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Weekend wrap up.

Once again, pardon my lack of writing. Julio has been sick. So, while nursing him back to health we decided to start watching Downton Abbey care of my dear mother in law. We can’t seem to pinpoint what it is about this show, and truly- it’s hard to explain- but it’s incredible. Well, good thingContinue reading “Weekend wrap up.”

Geometric nail art.

I.am.loving these things. This little beauty is from Essie’s nail sticker collection. I don’t think I have ever been complimented on something more in my life. When headed to MIA, i was left with no time for a mani/pedi, and while picking up some last minute essentials at Walgreens, these beauties caught my eye. IContinue reading “Geometric nail art.”

Longing for spring

Hello, blog-land. Sorry for my absence. The past few weeks have been packed full of sparkling goodness and stressful evenings that have left me zero time for self-expression beyond piecing myself together on the daily. We enjoyed a beautiful week in Florida with family, some dear friends, and celebrated two amazing couples who were gettingContinue reading “Longing for spring”

NYFW: beauty

So I’m not much of a runway watcher when it comes to fashion. I love flipping through magazines to see what’s hot for the upcoming season, and seeing the images from various shows. I’m sure if i was invited to go see a runway show in person i wouldn’t think twice, but for now- myContinue reading “NYFW: beauty”

Lip prep

Happy Valentine’s Day! One of my favorite parts of V-day… sweet kisses. Whether it’s your first kiss or 10,000th, soft kissable and moisturized lips are a must. Lush lip exfoliator. If you don’t want to purchase a lip exfoliator like above, a rough mixture of sugar and coconut oil would work just as well. Rub allContinue reading “Lip prep”

Presentation.

I’m a believer that presentation sets the mood. For example, dinner might taste better if it’s on a pretty plate with candles lit on the table. You may sleep better if your bed is crisply made with just the corner turned down, inviting you in. And a gift may be just a little more awesome when it’sContinue reading “Presentation.”

Gilded tips

I’ve been really into yellow gold lately. It seems this metallic tone is once again back in full force in the jewelry world, and taking front and center. I had shellac on my nails for a few weeks now, and after a soak off and regular mani last week, my nails have felt brittle. IContinue reading “Gilded tips”

21.

Every human year is equivalent to 7 years in dog life… This means my little man is all grown up! thanks to J’s sense of humor… Zuko turned 3 on February 2nd = 21 pup years old. all grown up! baby Z. He’s brought us so much joy and loveContinue reading “21.”

Pep talk.

Happy Monday! I’m going to say right off the bat that I have a list of blog entries I’ve been hoping to post and have yet found made the time to write them. My goal here was to post daily, and yet day by day time passes me by. I am hoping i find theContinue reading “Pep talk.”

o.BAM.a

In honor of the inauguration on Monday, I thought I’d do a shout out to the classic first lady, Mrs. Obama. This miss not only has a slammin’ bod, but she also takes risks in her style choices. For the first time since the days of Jackie O. we have a first lady who goesContinue reading “o.BAM.a”