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Sparkle and Shine in Your New Years Eve Outfit

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New Years Eve should be brought in with a dramatic fashion look that sparkles and shines. I don’t care if no one else is dressing up where you will be dancing the night away, you do!! What other night can you pull off huge bows, feathers, glitter and fur?

The New Year should be brought in with some bold colors and fun textures. This year the golden color has really stuck out to me. It’s an attention getting color that pairs great with neutrals and sparkle. Textures like the polka dot leggings, bejeweled skirt, and rough leather will make a statement. And I want you to make a BIG statement this NYE because 2015 is going to be your year!

These pieces really say “Bring it on 2015!” And don’t just bring it with your accessories and your outfit, let’s glam up our makeup, nails and hair. OPI never fails to impress with their signature or sassy colors, try this classic red or fun glittery gold. Fake eyelashes? Yes, please.

Check out other great outfits at this linkup!

Sparkle and Shine pieces from the above image:
Casablanca Chandelier Earrings
Plaza Bow Pouch
Gilded Bejeweled Skirt
Polka Dot Tights
The Robinson Watch
Leather Jacket

Now go find your diva outfit that sparkles and shines! We are ready for you 2015!

Three Glamorous Fur Vests and Accessories

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Furs just have a way of making you feel glamorous, and who doesn’t want that? You can add a touch of dazzle to any outfit by adding fur. Leggings, black long tee, and fur vest, a perfect combo this winter. And who doesn’t want some leather gloves with a fur trim? Glamour at its finest.

I remember perfectly when I was younger and my mother would wear her gorgeous minx full length fur coat, I would always beg to try it on. Let’s be honest, I did last week too, but it’s still such a staple piece and good furs last forever! I always said by the age of 25 I would buy myself one. Why did 25 seem old? We will have to change that to at least 30…

BCBG
Ecru
Linda Richards

 

My obsession with fur vests has gotten a little out of control. I adore these three fur vests. The BCBG is a soft faux shearling that could easily be thrown over a basic tee with jeans or leggings. Ecru vest is rabbit and so very soft to the touch! The Linda Richards is Marsala, which will be the it color in 2015! Which is your favorite?

All found at R Meyers.

1. Scarf by Linda Richards
2. Gloves by Carolina Amato
3. Vest by Tracy Reese
4. Curly Lamb Vest by Kelli Kouri

Adore all the above pieces. Wearing fur accessories and pieces instantly make a boring outfit a WOW outfit. Add some wow to your look this winter!

What are your thoughts on fur vests and accessories?

Christmas Celebration 2014

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Hope that everyone had a fabulous holiday! Did it go by just as fast for you as it did for me?

Sharing time with the family during Christmas has to be one of the happiest times. Spent time at my parent’s house, aunt and uncle’s new house, and Colton’s grandmas.

Got in a lot of good pup time!! Pup time has to be one of the best kinds of therapy! Lady Guinevere, Arthur, Minnie, Belle, and Cody were living the good life with constant snuggles. Wish that I could have this sweet little face looking at me every morning.

It was so good to be with my sister again. Houston is just too far from OKC!

Colton and I Christmas Eve at my parent’s house.

I’m entering my post Christmas depression. To stop from doing this, I try to always have multiple fun plans to look forward to after the holiday season, namely an awesome NYE. Time to begin thinking of New Years Resolutions and the perfect NYE outfit.

Happy holidays everyone! Hope you are enjoying some relaxing family times this weekend! XO

Natural Honey Face Scrub and Mask

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Merry Christmas Eve!! Let’s start the day off right!

Grab all your best ingredients of raw honey, organic virgin olive oil, and sugar!

And no, we aren’t making cookies. This is actually to put on your face! The combination of these three above ingredients create an amazing natural skin product. It balances, exfoliates, and cleanses your skin without any yucky chemicals.

Raw honey is great for your skin. It has the pH of 4.5, ranging within your bodies healthy pH balance. Honey can balance your skin tone, brighten complexion and reduce acne scars.

Coconut oil puts babies’ skin to shame! After using it, your skin is suuuuper soft! It also has an antioxidant property that fights off free radicals that your skin deals with each and every day. Fight back!

Sugar is a great exfoliant to the skin. Not to mention it is a natural humectant. Meaning, it draws moisture from the environment into your skin.

Don’t be alarmed by the strange drippy texture. It’s honey, what did you expect?

Stir ingredients together until it’s a cloudy mixture.

Simply mix the three ingredients together. The mixture should be stirred well and look cloudy. **Warning, try not to smell it or you will want to eat it instead!

Apply the mixture to your face and leave on around 5 minutes. After 5 minutes gently massage into skin and then rinse with warm water. Pat face dry. It’s difficult to keep your hands off your face after doing this scrub/mask, it’s soft as a baby’s booty!

And there you have it, the easiest and most convenient face scrub/mask you will ever make!

What other interesting products do you use in your beauty routine?

December Monthly Musings and Mentionables

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December is a whirlwind month and passes way too quickly. Getting into the holiday spirit is quite difficult when you are still busy in your normal routine. Therefore, it’s important to slow down and truly enjoy all those special moments, like holiday gatherings, baking, celebrations, and Christmas decorations.

Made some “Christmas” chocolate chip cookies by manually removing all the colors besides red and green. And yes I know they have those in stores but the grocery store I went to didn’t so I did it myself. Wish I could say I then threw away the “unwanted” colors…


Lady Guinnevere found a new favorite “Christmas” spot to spend the month of December sitting under. She definitely was getting into the Christmas spirit.

Attended the sweetest, most beautiful wedding for Colton’s brother. It was at an awesome vineyard in Edmond where they have wine tastings too! We dined in Oklahoma’s first wine cave. She was such a gorgeous bride!

Got to see my first love, Justin Timberlake, in concert. Wow oh wow is all I have to say about that! He did not stop dancing the whole time, and neither did I. My feet were very upset that I had chosen to wear heels the next day.

Here are some links I enjoyed this month from around the web and from other bloggers that I love.

Ask yourself the right question on your future!

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” Coco Chanel has the most amazing words of wisdom would have loved to have gotten to meet her!! Stylish, proud, and strong, three admiring traits of a woman.

Can’t wait to read The Foodist after reading this book review. It discusses why diets suck and generally don’t work, giving scientific explanations that are easy and interesting to understand.

I love a good shoulder burn workout. This partner workout is really challenging and fun to do with or without a partner.

What kind of busy are you?

Generally, restaurant dressings are loaded with fat, sugar, and an alarming amount of calories. This Ginger dressing is so delicious for an asian inspired taste. Love to add those little crunchies on top!

Who doesn’t want to enjoy a little holiday drink during the season? Try this Coconut Cacao Cocktail!

Feel entirely way to stressed out? These 6 holiday health tips are great to put your stress in perspective.

Happy Sunday!