I'm signing off for the week because at this time tomorrow I'll be in the clouds making my way to Las Vegas.
My childhood bestie Kristina if getting wifed up to this young lad, Joshua:
Aren't they presh? They met in law school and are now both attorneys in Las Vegas. Yes, I'm bragging.
I've got some partying to do in Sin City, so I've left you in the care of these two ladies while I'm gone:
You may know Beth from Shenanigans of a Southern Redhead (formerly SweetBef's Blog) and Stephanie from BEAUtiful Mess. If you don't know them, then you will soon get to know these lovies of mine and you'll like it.
I can't promise I'll behave myself and I can't guarantee I won't come home in a wheel chair, but I'm going to try my hardest not to end up in any emergency care centers. Until we meet again, don't do anything I wouldn't do. That's not saying much. XO
If you're new around here, there are a few important things you should know about me:
1. My nephew Reese is the love of my life. This is the handsome 4-year-old I'm referring to:
2. I am a lush and love my wine.
white wine + frozen strawberries. Try it and thank me later.
3. I have a reality TV addiction worse than any you've probably seen. You name it, I watch it.
4. e.l.f. make-up is the cheese to my wine
My love for e.l.f. cosmetics runs deep and if you need to catch up on my past e.l.f. reviews, then take yourself here, here, here, here and here.
Most recently I discovered e.l.f.'s mineral eye shadow after I took advantage of an online promotion. Ten mineral eye shadows for only $10? I could not say no. It would have been unconstitutional.
All e.l.f. mineral makeup is 100% mineral based with no parabens, no preservatives and no chemical dyes.
Above you can see the colors I chose and the swatch of each on my arm. I absolutely love the pigment and how long lasting these shadows are. This past Friday I wore innocent (all over) and blended confident and caffeinated on my lids.
Here is how I looked. Please excuse my depressed expression. No, my dog did not just die.
Peace.
The bottom line here is that e.l.f. and I are still going strong and they put a spark back in our relationship with these mineral eye shadows. I have not seen them in Target, so you may want to check out their online specials if you want to scoop some up.
p.s. I'm no expert, but IMHO, a lot of the e.l.f. mineral colors look like dupes for Urban Decay's Naked palette. And obviously WAY cheaper. Just sayin.
I challenge you to find me a girl who doesn't love to be pampered. I mean, is there anything better than hitting the salon with your best girls for a relaxing pedi in a vibrating chair? I think not.
But I also think there is something to be said for the calm and quiet that comes from taking some time to give your feet a little love at home. Just you, your toes and a bottle of your best polish.
A salon pedicure is a fab treat, but a treat it should be. To save some dollars while keeping your toes in check between outings to the salon, give yourself an at-home DIY pretty pedi with these five steps:
Doing it yourself may require more effort, but just think what you can do with that extra $30 to $50 dollars you would have spent at the salon.
May I interested you in a new dress? A pair of wedges for summer? Dinner & drinks? The list goes on.
So whether you plan on hitting the town this weekend or being a couch potato (my fave), make sure your toes don't look funky and give yourself a DIY pedi Bargain Blonde style. TGIF bargainistas.
I've got a serious case of bloggers block today, so I thought I'd answer some of those questions floating around the blog-o-sphere lately. Enjoy these 27 facts about me. Why 27? One for each year of my life.I'm so clever.
1. What is your all time favorite movie?
Father of the Bride
2. One reason why you blog?
My blog is my creative outlet. I love to write.
3. If you could be besties with any celebrity, who would it be?
Tori Spelling. She is a party planning Goddess. Her attention to detail at every party she throws blows me away and I absolutely love her vintage decor style.
4. If you could take any trip in the world where would you go?
Hawaii! I've always wanted to go and I don't know anyone who has been and didn't love it. Maybe one day. Sigh.
5. What's one piece of make up you can't live without ?
Black eye liner
6. What's one accessory (jewelry, scarf, handbag, etc) that you don't leave the house without?
I didn't want your typical college ring when I graduated, so I had a ring custom designed and engraved with my name and class year. I wear it every day and feel so naked with out it.
7. What is your dream job?
Getting paid the big bucks to stay at home and blog full-time because a dolla makes me holla honey boo boo child.
8. Sausage or bacon?
Bacon. As if there is any other choice.
9. What's the best advice you've ever received and who gave it to you?
All I know I learned on the Oprah and Dr. Phil shows. "The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior" is some Dr. Phil advice that sticks out in particular.
10. What's your guilty pleasure? (tv show, movie, food, etc.)
I think we all know it's TV. If you don't, then allow me to direct you to this post.
11. What's your typical Starbucks order?
Grande, non-fat, no foam, vanilla latte.
12. If you could raid any celebrity's closet, who would it be and why?
Lauren Conrad aka my twin sista from another mista. She's just perfection is why.
I have a lot, but girls who think it's cute to be dumb really irritate me.
15. Favorite song of all-time?
I don't really have one, but I have a ton of faves. I'm that girl that says "omg, that's my jam" to a lot of songs.
16. Are you a dog person or a cat person? And why?
Meowwww. I've been a cat person my entire life and NEVER a dog person for many reasons. However, I must admit that this little rascal is starting to win me over:
17. You're queen for a day. How do you spend your royal 24 hours?
I'd just have people wait on me all day and not lift a finger.
18. What's the most delicious thing you've ever eaten?
A shrimp mushroom pasta dish at Emeril's in New Orleans.
19. What scares you the most?
Ending up on Dateline.
20. Which celebrity do you wish would drift off into obscurity?
Willow and Jaden Smith can just stop with their cocky attitudes, but I blame their whack job parents for that. Since they are kids, I have to pick Kim Kardashian. Lay off the botox, "doll".
21. You're 16 years old again. What advice would you give your younger self?
Boys will tell you anything to try to get in your pants. Don't believe a word.
22. What magazines do you subscribe to?
Us Weekly and Cosmo
23. What are you listening to right now on your MP3 player [or in your CD player]?
This amazing band fellow blogger PinkLouLou introduced me to that does acoustic covers. Their version of "Last Kiss" by Tay Swift has been on repeat for two days now.
24. What is your one comfort food?
Chicken and Rice Casserole
25. Favorite TV show? Old or new.
Parenthood. If you don't watch it, you need to.
26. One thing you don't like about blogging?
Girls who get big heads after they get "blog famous"
27. One song you could listen to over and over again?
I had a romantical Valentine's Day dinner for one: Peanut Butter toast and Special K.
The only "gifts" I got were Valentine's Day cards from my family.
Don't go feeling too sorry for me though because I wasn't completely alone. I spent my evening with my favorite Mom's, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Unless of course, I had a date.
I have never in my life seen so many flowers pictures posted to Facebook and Instagram and I have one thing to say to that:
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