One of my favorites is my Dad taking us kids fishing. He would take us fishing during the summers at a lake where you paid for the fish that you caught by the pound. The other day I mentioned these fishing excursions to him and couldn't believe what he told me. We always baited our hooks with canned corn but, evidently, my Dad never baited his hook so that we could afford to keep all of the fish that us kids caught (which was alot).
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
My Daddy is the bestest!!
I have been in such a nostalgic mood lately. I have been reliving so many incredible childhood memories in my head.
One of my favorites is my Dad taking us kids fishing. He would take us fishing during the summers at a lake where you paid for the fish that you caught by the pound. The other day I mentioned these fishing excursions to him and couldn't believe what he told me. We always baited our hooks with canned corn but, evidently, my Dad never baited his hook so that we could afford to keep all of the fish that us kids caught (which was alot).
How awesome is my Dad?!?!?!
One of my favorites is my Dad taking us kids fishing. He would take us fishing during the summers at a lake where you paid for the fish that you caught by the pound. The other day I mentioned these fishing excursions to him and couldn't believe what he told me. We always baited our hooks with canned corn but, evidently, my Dad never baited his hook so that we could afford to keep all of the fish that us kids caught (which was alot).
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Fitness video pet peeve(s)
I have some serious pet peeves about fitness videos. Actually I have several pet peeves but these all pertain to fitness videos. I do not consider myself a fitness expert by any stretch of the imagination. Just someone who expects perfection.
1. Fitness leaders who talk too much. There should be a tutorial at the beginning of the video so that they don't have to stop during the workout to explain the exercise. (Ellen Barrett, I'm looking at you!) Prompt us through the workout or count the reps.
2. Leaders who get out-of-sync or out-of-step with their music and/or prompts. (That would be you, Leslie Sansone!) Re-record it, if necessary. I expect perfection from this multi-million dollar industry so get it right.
3. Other leaders on the video who have extremely bad form. (I would again have to go with Leslie Sansone on this one.) These people are being paid to demonstrate the proper form and technique of the exercise. I won't say that all of Leslie's videos have this problem but there is one in particular that the form and technique of most (but not all) of the other leaders is appalling.
4. Lame music. Give us something that motivates us. Elevator music is not motivating, unless the workout is yoga.
5. No coordinated workout togs. For as much money as these fitness companies make, they could at least spring for some coordinated workout gear for all of the people in the video.
6. Mis-counts of the reps. I have a workout that counts out 18 reps of a move on the left and about 25 on the right. If you're going to teach fitness, at least know how to count.
I'll stop now before the fitness industry informs Wal-Mart to stop selling me fitness videos. There are some things that I do like about these fitness videos.
1. They're convenient. I can do a workout at home, whenever I want. I can take them with me wherever I go.
2. No one is there to see how uncoordinated that I truly am. If I trip over my shoelaces during a power-walk or if I dislocate my hip while doing the Proud Warrior pose in yoga, there is no one there to laugh at me.
3. They require little or no equipment. Most can be done with small hand weights, a resistance band, a towel or a strap.
4. You don't have to get all cutified before working out because no one at home cares what you look like during your workout. You can wear whatever you want (i.e. Naked Yoga). The same cannot be said for a gym or workout studio.
5. There are some excellent, affordable, studio-quality fitness videos out there. And, in this economy, who doesn't want a cheap, studio-quality workout??
6. You can customize the workout however you want to and no one notices or cares. If there is a particular move that is too strenuous for you, just modify it to suit your fitness level. Some videos will have someone doing modifications but not all of them do. One modification that I use is to wear those shaping/toning tennis shoes while doing a Power Walking workout.
I hope that none of this has discouraged anyone from working out. Keeping your body moving is key to your health and well-being. So take a 1/2 or 1 mile walk around your neighborhood or at the local park. Do a 20-minute yoga or Pilates video workout. Take your kids to play basketball or softball. Go for a family bike ride. Just do something.
1. Fitness leaders who talk too much. There should be a tutorial at the beginning of the video so that they don't have to stop during the workout to explain the exercise. (Ellen Barrett, I'm looking at you!) Prompt us through the workout or count the reps.
2. Leaders who get out-of-sync or out-of-step with their music and/or prompts. (That would be you, Leslie Sansone!) Re-record it, if necessary. I expect perfection from this multi-million dollar industry so get it right.
3. Other leaders on the video who have extremely bad form. (I would again have to go with Leslie Sansone on this one.) These people are being paid to demonstrate the proper form and technique of the exercise. I won't say that all of Leslie's videos have this problem but there is one in particular that the form and technique of most (but not all) of the other leaders is appalling.
4. Lame music. Give us something that motivates us. Elevator music is not motivating, unless the workout is yoga.
5. No coordinated workout togs. For as much money as these fitness companies make, they could at least spring for some coordinated workout gear for all of the people in the video.
6. Mis-counts of the reps. I have a workout that counts out 18 reps of a move on the left and about 25 on the right. If you're going to teach fitness, at least know how to count.
I'll stop now before the fitness industry informs Wal-Mart to stop selling me fitness videos. There are some things that I do like about these fitness videos.
1. They're convenient. I can do a workout at home, whenever I want. I can take them with me wherever I go.
2. No one is there to see how uncoordinated that I truly am. If I trip over my shoelaces during a power-walk or if I dislocate my hip while doing the Proud Warrior pose in yoga, there is no one there to laugh at me.
3. They require little or no equipment. Most can be done with small hand weights, a resistance band, a towel or a strap.
4. You don't have to get all cutified before working out because no one at home cares what you look like during your workout. You can wear whatever you want (i.e. Naked Yoga). The same cannot be said for a gym or workout studio.
5. There are some excellent, affordable, studio-quality fitness videos out there. And, in this economy, who doesn't want a cheap, studio-quality workout??
6. You can customize the workout however you want to and no one notices or cares. If there is a particular move that is too strenuous for you, just modify it to suit your fitness level. Some videos will have someone doing modifications but not all of them do. One modification that I use is to wear those shaping/toning tennis shoes while doing a Power Walking workout.
I hope that none of this has discouraged anyone from working out. Keeping your body moving is key to your health and well-being. So take a 1/2 or 1 mile walk around your neighborhood or at the local park. Do a 20-minute yoga or Pilates video workout. Take your kids to play basketball or softball. Go for a family bike ride. Just do something.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
More gifts to myself
My mother-in-law and sister-in-law got me another Sephora gift card for my birthday. I love that! It makes me feel special and it allows me to pamper myself a little bit. (Aren't they totally awesome???)
First up, we have the Clinique Chubby Stick, which I've been dying to try. I purchased it in Woppin Watermelon. I absolutely love it! It's a sheer pinky mauve. It's convenient. It's a very versatile color. It's moisturizing. I highly recommend it.
Next (and last) up, we have the Tokidoki gelato lip stain in Pink Martini. I do not like this one nearly as much as the Chubby Stick. The color is too bright and it isn't very moisturizing. I do really like the packaging.
I'm not usually one for gift cards because I feel that they don't require alot of thought on the giver's part; HOWEVER, in this case, I think that alot of thought went into the gift and I absolutely loved it!!!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Long-lasting eyeshadow
I have discovered a way to make my eyeshadows last longer. Even the cheapies.
I prime the eyelid with Loreal DeCrease primer. Then I apply the eyeshadow with a DAMP sponge applicator. Dip the applicator in a little bit of water then blot the excess moisture off of the applicator until it is almost dry. It will still contain enough moisture to put on the eyeshadow. Then just sweep on your eyeshadow. If it drips or takes longer than about 30 seconds to dry, you used too much water. You can just blot the applicator again with a tissue and apply more eyeshadow.
There IS one type of shadow that doesn't seem to work quite as well . . . glittery eye shadow. These are the eye shadows that have slightly larger glitter in them than you find in a shimmer eye shadow.
I have deep-set eyes so creasing is a problem for me. This trick has worked for me, even with the cheap eye shadows from the Dollar Tree.
I prime the eyelid with Loreal DeCrease primer. Then I apply the eyeshadow with a DAMP sponge applicator. Dip the applicator in a little bit of water then blot the excess moisture off of the applicator until it is almost dry. It will still contain enough moisture to put on the eyeshadow. Then just sweep on your eyeshadow. If it drips or takes longer than about 30 seconds to dry, you used too much water. You can just blot the applicator again with a tissue and apply more eyeshadow.
There IS one type of shadow that doesn't seem to work quite as well . . . glittery eye shadow. These are the eye shadows that have slightly larger glitter in them than you find in a shimmer eye shadow.
I have deep-set eyes so creasing is a problem for me. This trick has worked for me, even with the cheap eye shadows from the Dollar Tree.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Rocker chic
I know that this isn't a recent change, but I just had to include Evan Rachel Wood's rocker do here. I absolutely love what she has done with her hair. And, even though her hair is short, it is still very versatile.
I think I'm gonna stop posting to my blog right now and go cut my hair!
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Relateable Style
If you're looking for some fresh ideas to spruce up your style, I suggest watching "Hot In Cleveland". I find that their styles are more relateable than "Sex and the City". Not that I don't love some of the looks from SATC.
What I like about the HIC styles are that they're trendy, yet still classic. The appeal of their styles spans every age group.
Jane Leeves characters style would probably appeal more to a younger age. Valerie Bertinelli and Wendy Malick's characters styles would probably appeal to a wide middle-age, from about 30 to 60. And Betty White's character would probably appeal more to the retirement age crowd.
The show is so much fun to watch, with all of the snarkiness, bad dates (ie. conjoined twins, moobs, a billionaire with hair issues, a cheating Jon Schneider, so on and so forth), fantastic clothes and best girlfriends. I just wish I had girlfriends like these.
What I like about the HIC styles are that they're trendy, yet still classic. The appeal of their styles spans every age group.
Jane Leeves characters style would probably appeal more to a younger age. Valerie Bertinelli and Wendy Malick's characters styles would probably appeal to a wide middle-age, from about 30 to 60. And Betty White's character would probably appeal more to the retirement age crowd.
The show is so much fun to watch, with all of the snarkiness, bad dates (ie. conjoined twins, moobs, a billionaire with hair issues, a cheating Jon Schneider, so on and so forth), fantastic clothes and best girlfriends. I just wish I had girlfriends like these.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Way to go, Anne!
I'm back after a hiatus and I'm gonna restart with a totally hot hair makeover.
Anne Hathaway lopped off all of her hair! I think that it looks totally amazing on her. I know that she just did it for a role, but I think that she should keep her hair this way. It looks so chic! I would suggest pairing it with minimal, clean makeup - light mascara and blush - and fire engine red lipstick.
Then to add just a little bit of flair, pair it with red nails. But go all out with a candy-cane manicure.
Keep the wardrobe very simple and neutral. Lots of black, gray and navy, pencil skirts, plain cardigans, white shirts, ballet flats, dark-wash straight leg jeans, simple colorful pumps (red), bags with simple clean lines, very simple jewelry.
Anne Hathaway lopped off all of her hair! I think that it looks totally amazing on her. I know that she just did it for a role, but I think that she should keep her hair this way. It looks so chic! I would suggest pairing it with minimal, clean makeup - light mascara and blush - and fire engine red lipstick.
Then to add just a little bit of flair, pair it with red nails. But go all out with a candy-cane manicure.
Keep the wardrobe very simple and neutral. Lots of black, gray and navy, pencil skirts, plain cardigans, white shirts, ballet flats, dark-wash straight leg jeans, simple colorful pumps (red), bags with simple clean lines, very simple jewelry.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Ghost Protocol
We took the opportunity several weeks ago to go see "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol". It was soooo cool! Especially the above scene where Tom Cruise was running around on the outside of a building with a huge duststorm approaching. If you haven't had the chance, make sure to see it.
Doesn't Paula Patton look absolutely stunning in this emerald evening gown???
I don't even know if "Ghost Protocol" is still in the theatres but even if it isn't, see it when it comes out on DVD - you'll be glad you did.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Treats to myself
For Christmas, my in-laws gave me a Sephora gift card. That was so awesome since I'd never received one before nor had I ever shopped at Sephora.
So I decided to use it to treat myself to a new blush. This blush is frequently featured on various television shows and in several magazines. I've heard it's the best.
You guessed it . . . NARS blush in Orgasm.
When I first opened the compact, I thought I'd made a mistake. All the reviews say that it's universally flattering but it looked very bright, too coral and had alot of gold in it. But I decided to be brave and I tried some on. It was perfect!!! It gives my cheeks a healthy glow but isn't too bright and because it's a blend of peach, pink and gold, it DOES flatter everyone.
Then I decided to just treat myself to a new nail color for the New Year. I've been wanting to try something from the Essie brand and I saw that my local Walgreens had a sale on Essie ($8). Essie has soooo many fabulous colors to choose from so it was a tough decision but I finally settled on "Splash of Grenadine".
As you can see, it's not quite pink nor is it quite purple. This is a different color for me as well as a different finish. I usually use pearls and shimmers. Splash of Grenadine is a creme and it is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!
Another treat to myself was Maybelline Baby Lips in Grape Vine.
Baby Lips is an affordable new line of tinted and clear lip balms from Maybelline (and let's face it, it's just fun to say). Grape Vine is a very sheer purple and gives your lips just the right amount of color. It also gives you just the right amount of moisture without being too sticky and is convenient to shove in your pocket. And, Bonus! It smells like grape (but doesn't really taste like it). I got mine at Wal-Mart for about $3.
It's always nice to be treated to something special but don't forget to sometimes treat yourself!
So I decided to use it to treat myself to a new blush. This blush is frequently featured on various television shows and in several magazines. I've heard it's the best.
When I first opened the compact, I thought I'd made a mistake. All the reviews say that it's universally flattering but it looked very bright, too coral and had alot of gold in it. But I decided to be brave and I tried some on. It was perfect!!! It gives my cheeks a healthy glow but isn't too bright and because it's a blend of peach, pink and gold, it DOES flatter everyone.
Then I decided to just treat myself to a new nail color for the New Year. I've been wanting to try something from the Essie brand and I saw that my local Walgreens had a sale on Essie ($8). Essie has soooo many fabulous colors to choose from so it was a tough decision but I finally settled on "Splash of Grenadine".
As you can see, it's not quite pink nor is it quite purple. This is a different color for me as well as a different finish. I usually use pearls and shimmers. Splash of Grenadine is a creme and it is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!
Baby Lips is an affordable new line of tinted and clear lip balms from Maybelline (and let's face it, it's just fun to say). Grape Vine is a very sheer purple and gives your lips just the right amount of color. It also gives you just the right amount of moisture without being too sticky and is convenient to shove in your pocket. And, Bonus! It smells like grape (but doesn't really taste like it). I got mine at Wal-Mart for about $3.
It's always nice to be treated to something special but don't forget to sometimes treat yourself!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Cuter than the blue shoes
I found something cuter than the little blue shoes . . . The line-dancing Geico gecko. I am NOT a Geico customer but I love that little gecko. If I could adopt him, I so totally would!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
If you haven't had the chance to go see it yet, I highly suggest that you go see "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". It is action-packed - so much so that I needed to "talk to a man about a horse" but I didn't want to leave because I was afraid I'd miss something. It was a really intense movie. Extremely well done. I've never read the book but The Thespian says that it follows the book very closely (unlike alot of other movies - The Devil Wears Prada . . . I'm looking at you!) Plus, it has Daniel Craig in it. It's a strange pairing but I honestly don't believe that anyone else would have worked in that role. And I'd probably see anything that had Daniel Craig in it!
Rooney Mara looked completely bizarre with her bleached out eyebrows, assymetrical haircut and many piercings. She is a committed actress though. Most of her piercings are real and she had them done specifically for the movie. She also left them in to continue work on the next 2 movies. The picture below on the left is what she looks like when she's "normal". I don't think that I'd be willing to go through that kind of pain for a movie role. But it might be worth it to be able to have a relationship with Daniel Craig!
Just a word of caution: It is NOT a good movie for kids AT ALL as there are scenes that are extremely graphic, including intense scenes of torture and rape.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Does anyone know . . . ???
I had started following a blog . . . no155.blogspot.com but it has since been removed. Does anyone know what happened to it? Has it been moved somewhere else?
My dream bag
This Hermes bag was in the news a month or so ago because it comes with a price tag of $203k. (No, that is not a typo.) If I had the money, this bag would be my dream bag. But, alas, I do not.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The Bashful Peacock, Part 2
This wasn't the exact picture of the peacock that I was looking for last month, but it'll do. This peacock was also at the Wildlife World Zoo in Phoenix but wasn't nearly as bashful as the other one.
Just look at the GORGEOUS colors in the plume. They're so rich and regal. I found a casual long-sleeve tee at K-Mart that had a screen printed peacock feather on it and I absolutely had to have it.
Anyhow, I promise that I will try to do better with my posting this year . . . so check back regularly!
Monday, December 19, 2011
The Year of the Hair makeover
In case you missed it, I LOVE me a good makeover! These two are recent makeovers.
TAYLOR SWIFT
This new 'do on Taylor Swift looks so chic on her. She looks so sophisticated in the straight hair and the bangs really bring out her eyes. I prefer the style on the right on her. It's very sultry.
KATY PERRY
I LOVE, Love, love Katy Perry's new hair. The length is so hot on her. And I absolutely adore the unique color. Her bronze-y makeup color palette compliments her new 'do perfectly and I am so in love with Katy's eyebrows!
I included Ginnifer Goodwin's punky pixie just simply because I like it. The only one of her movies that I've seen is "He's just not that into you" and her hair was so frumpy in that movie. This style is absolutely amazing on her. It really brings out her features and, most especially, her GORGEOUS skin. Lucky girl!
GINNIFER GOODWIN
With the beginning of the New Year quickly approaching, many of you will be considering a makeover of some sort. I hope that these makeovers and the others that I've previously included on my blog will inspire you to do something that expresses your individuality, that is unique and that makes you feel like a Princess.
This new 'do on Taylor Swift looks so chic on her. She looks so sophisticated in the straight hair and the bangs really bring out her eyes. I prefer the style on the right on her. It's very sultry.
I LOVE, Love, love Katy Perry's new hair. The length is so hot on her. And I absolutely adore the unique color. Her bronze-y makeup color palette compliments her new 'do perfectly and I am so in love with Katy's eyebrows!
I included Ginnifer Goodwin's punky pixie just simply because I like it. The only one of her movies that I've seen is "He's just not that into you" and her hair was so frumpy in that movie. This style is absolutely amazing on her. It really brings out her features and, most especially, her GORGEOUS skin. Lucky girl!
With the beginning of the New Year quickly approaching, many of you will be considering a makeover of some sort. I hope that these makeovers and the others that I've previously included on my blog will inspire you to do something that expresses your individuality, that is unique and that makes you feel like a Princess.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Baby shoes
Is there anything cuter than these dusty blue "Converse"-style toddler shoes? This little guy wears them here with khaki sweat bottoms and a navy blue sweatshirt. But he has also worn them with blue jeans, the same color blue shirt and a tan corduroy blazer (complete with a crest on the pocket). Just goes to show that even a little guy can have impeccable taste!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Bashful Peacock
I searched through all of my memory cards and am unable to locate the picture of the Bashful Peacock. The next time I visit that particular zoo, I will see if I can get it to hide for me again!
The Angel Baby
I take care of a baby girl almost every day while her Mommy is at work. She is, by far, the most pleasant baby I think I've ever been around. She just cut her first tooth this past Sunday and is trying to cut another. She's a little bit fussy but not all that much . . . considering that she may be coming down with the chicken pox on top of teething. Sucks to be her Mom!
She is like my own living doll. I have had SO much fun buying her little outfits. She may hate me for them when she's older but I think they're adorable. Hopefully, in the next couple of weeks, I'll be able to include pictures of some of her outfits that I put together for her. So stay tuned . . .
She is like my own living doll. I have had SO much fun buying her little outfits. She may hate me for them when she's older but I think they're adorable. Hopefully, in the next couple of weeks, I'll be able to include pictures of some of her outfits that I put together for her. So stay tuned . . .
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Shoes of many colors
I went to one of the zoos in the Phoenix area several years ago where I took a picture of a peacock hiding under a bush. All you can see is the beautiful, regal, colorful plume sticking out from underneath. I absolutely adore the colors found in peacock feathers so when I stumbled across the stunning "Proudly Posh" shoes on ModCloth, I couldn't resist including them here.
I would pair these shoes with a black, purple, gray or peacock green dress for a special look. They would also look great paired with a royal blue dress. They could also be worn with a black pantsuit for a special touch.
When I get a moment, I will go through my memory cards and see if I can find the picture that I took of the bashful peacock. It serves as a perfect guide for color coordination. You never have to look far beyond nature to find guidance.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Made in where?!?!?!
As I lounged on the pot yesterday (Yes I know, TMI), I glanced down at the inner label on my Levi's. It said "Made in Mexico". I did a double-take. What in the world?!?!?! It did indeed say "Made in Mexico".
I was disappointed. I always liked Levi's because I thought they were made in the USA. I guess in the future, I will be looking at my labels a little more closely (not that every label in my closet says that it's made in the USA). I just feel that Levi's has always been touted as an American brand so it should actually be made in the USA. That's all I'm saying.
I was disappointed. I always liked Levi's because I thought they were made in the USA. I guess in the future, I will be looking at my labels a little more closely (not that every label in my closet says that it's made in the USA). I just feel that Levi's has always been touted as an American brand so it should actually be made in the USA. That's all I'm saying.
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