This little pretty has been circulating around Pinterest, and breaks one of their cardinal rules with an empty link! That’s right, this adorable polka dot mini skirt will remain a thing of fairy tales, as we do not know where to find it. Excuse me while I go cry into my glitter loafers.
Archives for August 2012
Happy Hump Day: Sufjan Stevens
I was pretty surprised that when I put the poll out there on my Facebook page last week for who should be the next hump day hottie, I only had one reply. What? Are all of you sick and tired of hump day hotties? This is a sincere question. Please let me know if you’d like to see something different on a weekly basis! With that said, my lovely friend, Andrea, suggested Sufjan Stevens. I have to say, although I love his music, I had no idea he was such a looker! So a big thank you goes out to Andrea, for enlightening me (& probably some of you readers as well)! And for those of you not familiar with Sufjan and his music, if I could recommend one album, it would be Illinois. I remember listening to it right before my first visit to Chicago and it was just…perfect. He is one in a million.
My Beauty Essentials
So I wanted to try something new for today’s blog. I wanted to give vlogs a try again and run through my daily beauty routine. Unfortunately, the sound decided to disappear from my video footage rendering it all useless. Fun, right? Thank goodness it was shot during the tropical storm so it’s not like I had a lot to do regardless. So here is my second attempt. I’ve put together a list of all my daily beauty essentials to share with you. Since I don’t consider myself a “beauty queen” per say, feel free to chime in with recommendations and tips.
This is my daily face.
Approve? 😉
& these are the products I use to achieve it:
1. Estee Lauder’s Violet Underground eyeshadow palette
2. Revlon Color Stay Foundation
3. NYC Cover Stick
4. Bobbi Brown Loose Powder
5. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
6. NYC Big Bold Mascara
7. Bobbi Brown Blush (pink rose)
8. Bobbi Brown Lipstick (uber suede)
9. Bobbi Brown Lip Shimmer (uber suede)
I like to mix up high-end products with drugstore to create a flawless, natural face. I think it’s honestly what every girl should try to achieve, not only with makeup but also with wardrobe/accessories. A few key designer items mixed with affordable pieces. Your face should be no different! So do you have anything to add? What can you not do without in your makeup bag?
What I Wore: Polka Dots & Hurricanes
Unfortunately, this weekend consisted of a whole lot of rain, wind and boredom thanks to Tropical Storm Isaac. That means there was basically zero opportunities for an outfit post. Luckily, the hubs and I took two last week so I had one in “storage.” Perfect! Plus, it’s a good one. I’m already a fan of polka dots, stripes and basically any girly pattern, so I am beside myself that dots are making a huge statement this Fall! I love going shopping and seeing a bunch of polkies everywhere – it’s just so fun and whimsical. And you know I love those two adjectives when choosing pieces to add to my wardrobe. Pair it with sparkles, and you might as well put a fork in me: I’m done.
Blouse; Forever 21 {similar}
Jeans; J. Brand via Plato’s Closet
Sparkle loafers; Report via Marshall’s
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Ten.
Tomorrow marks 10 years since my husband first turned to me and said, “I guess we are dating now?” It’s hard to fathom that our relationship has been going strong for a decade. People reacted so negatively when we first began dating, saying that we were too young to talk about a future together and that we would eventually grow apart. Granted, our relationship has not been all unicorns and rainbows. There were a lot of bumps along the way that would have definitely pushed apart most, but we soldiered on and I have a feeling we always will. Relationships are not easy, they are not smooth and effortless despite what Pinterest quotes may lead you to believe.
I think the movie, Crazy Stupid Love (which made me cry like an asshole), summed it up best:
I should have fought for you. Because you fight for your soul mates.
I will never stop fighting for you, Agustin Lovio Sanchez.
Happy anniversary baby. To our past, present and very bright future together.
I love you.