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Tips on How to Winterize Your Beauty Routine

October 29, 2019 No Comments

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Cracked feet and dry hands. Brittle nails and scaly elbows. Static-y hair and windburn skin. Those are just a few of the beauty dilemmas that us women face during the cold winter months. Women around the world change their beauty routines when the seasons change. I know that for me, my skin texture changes from summer to winter and it drys out more in the winter than in the summer. So today’s post is all about how you can winterize your beauty routine. Three Links with Helpful Tips Greatist has some helpful tips for hair and skin, including how to […]

Style

Flannel for Fall

October 28, 2019 No Comments

Flannel is like a wardrobe staple for Fall, and styling flannel can be as easy as 1, 2, 3. If you’re looking for ways to style flannel for Fall, then hopefully you’ll find some #OOTD inspiration in today’s post! Whether you tie it around your waist {@a_southerndrawl} or layer a pair of trendy overalls {@coffeechaosanddryshampoo}, flannel is one of the go-to pieces for every girl’s Fall wardrobe. What is Flannel? Flannel was originally made from carded wool or worsted yarn, but is now often made from either wool, cotton, or synthetic fiber. Vegetable flannel is made from Scots pine fibre. {Source: Wikipedia} Flannel is commonly used to make tartan clothing, blankets, bed sheets, and sleepwear. The […]

Musings and Ramblings

Sunday Inspiration: Feed Your Mind

October 27, 2019 No Comments

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I’m a firm believer that positive thinking and positive speaking can improve your mood, and improve your outlook on life. If you tell yourself that you’re smart, funny, or beautiful, then you’ll begin to believe that, and that’s wonderful. Those are life-affirming words. I believe that a positive attitude will not only change the way you look at life, but it will affect those around you. Your positivity will infect your friends, your co-workers, and your family. If you’re battling insecurity, then keeping a positive mind – feeding it with faith, truth, and love – will improve your outlook on […]

Life, Style

A Few of My Favorite Things: Wall Art Inspiration

October 26, 2019 No Comments

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I love flipping through home decor magazines and catalogs like Restoration Hardware and looking at the wall art. I love seeing how different elements are used to make art. I like how these paint samples are used. If you don’t want to use all of these different colors, you could chose one particular shade {like shades of blue or brown or reds} and design an ombre piece. Paint an entire wall with chalkboard paint. You can do this in the kitchen or pantry, or in a kid’s room. Creating string art on walls takes a lot of creativity. It would […]

Musings and Ramblings

Dress Form Outfit: Black & White

October 25, 2019 No Comments

Today’s dress form outfit features a black and white striped maxi dress paired with a well-worn corduroy jacket. I have worn this outfit on date nights with my husband, and I have also styled it with a denim jacket. Outfit Details: Maxi Dress: Merona {purchased from Target in 2015}Corduroy Jacket: Gap {purchased from thrift store many years ago}Black Booties: Mossimo {Target; purchased from StateMint Style Consignment Sale last year}Crossbody Bag, Chloe-inspired {purchased from StateMint Style Consignment Sale earlier this year}Double CC Brooch {replica, purchased from Facebook Marketplace} Similar to the Chloe Faye small shoulder bag, this stylish bag didn’t cost […]