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Links I Love: June 2019

July 1, 2019 No Comments

June seriously flew by and I don’t feel like I accomplished one thing. Due to some personal family issues, I read very little the last half of the month. But I’ve taken some time this past weekend to catch up on some reading and I wanted to pass along some link I love! Loving This Month… Ways I Get Motivated to Stick to My Goals {Camille Styles} – This post just clicked with me. There are some good takeaways for everyone. The Coolest Airbnbs in the United States {The Blonde Abroad} – OK, now I want to plan a trip […]

All Things Fashion, Style

Ciao Bella! How to Add Some Italian Style to Your Summer Wardrobe

June 17, 2019 No Comments

How to Add Some Italian Style to Your Summer Wardrobe / www.vanessahwood.com

I’m not going to claim that I have “Italian style”, but I do own a Vespa. Besides, one doesn’t just have “Italian style” {unless you’re Italian}, but you can, over time, embody the essence of the Italian woman. The Italian woman commands an outfit with ease. Not only that, but they carry their look with confidence. It’s not what you’re wearing, but how you present yourself. They are also not worried about perfection because they are too busy living life. The most important thing to keep in mind when looking to embody Italian style is this — dress to flatter […]

All Things Beauty, Life

The More You Know: Body Contouring And Skin Tightening Procedures

June 15, 2019 No Comments

Body Contouring Treatments / www.vanessahwood.com

No matter how much you exercise or how healthy you eat, you may have areas of fatty deposits around the body, such as love handles or bingo wings. Body contouring is designed to get rid of these, and it does it without the need for surgery. But the more you know about body contouring and other skin tightening procedures, the better you’ll be able to make an informed decision as to what’s best for your body. Losing Fat Vs Losing Weight Fat freezing treatments have become exceptionally popular over the past few years. An effective way to tone the body, […]

Style

Woman of Style: Uzo Aduba

June 12, 2019 No Comments

Woman of Style Uzo Adubo / www.vanessahwood.com

This month’s “Woman of Style” goes to Uzoamaka “Uzo” Aduba, who plays Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in the Netflix original series, Orange is the New Black. She has some serious style chops, and can rock a fit-and-flare dress and also look amazing in a bodycon dress. Nigerian-American actress Uzo told NPR interviewer Michel Martin that her full first name, Uzoamaka, means “the road is good” in her parents’ country of origin, Nigeria. She grew up in Medfield, Massachusetts, and attended Boston University. While there, she was a triple threat: a track and field star, an actress and a classical singer. She […]

Life, Style

Getting “Summer Ready” with FabFitFun’s Summer 2019 Box

June 10, 2019 No Comments

Summer Ready with FabFitFun Summer 2019 box / www.vanessahwood.com

I’ve been a FabFitFun subscriber for a few years now and I still get excited when the next season’s box arrives. It’s like celebrating my birthday four times a year! And this season’s box has me excited about getting “summer ready”! When I started arranging the products inside the box to take photos, I didn’t feel like I received very much. However, this FabFitFun Summer 2019 box was full of full-size goodies! What’s In My Box? As with previous seasons, membership has its privileges and I got to pre-select some of the items that are in my box. My first […]