Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Aubergine and Blue Sparkles

Our guest on the blog today is Mary Silva.  
We love her combination of color-blocking technique and wanted to share it with all of you!
Step out of your comfort zone and find new color combinations!
Don't forget to strut your confidence and own your look!

Aubergine Pea Coat

Blue Sparkly Tights with Patent Leather Peep Toe Shoes

Have fun with fashion!





Tuesday, December 18, 2012

What Says Christmas Like An Ugly Sweater Party?


What says Christmas like an Ugly Sweater party!
Hosted by the Malloy Family of Course!

Marc and Heather get Crafty and make their own "Ugly" Sweaters!

Rum Punch, Good Friends, and Christmas!

Danielle Marie and Katrina

Silly Photos make the best memories!

Very Blessed to have such great friends.

Monday, December 17, 2012

The Initial Perception is Often Critical: IPO

We all know that First Impressions Count!  But how much?  Oh, much more than you think!

The initial perception is often the most critical part of a work meeting, a date, a charity event, etc.  Whether we like it or not, people judge based on that first impression.  Everyone does it, so don't get upset when we say it!

Enjoy your Morning Coffee!
 

Now, what do we judge?  Well, as women, we judge everything and everyone!  Don't get us wrong, judging someone doesn't have to be mean or uncharitable, it is human nature to form an opinion.  Everything from the head to the shoes, their personality, their behavior, we even concentrate on their words (how do they speak or respond to certain things).  All this being said, what is one to do?  Be on your best behavior and always have your best foot forward.  This sounds simple, but it does take a conscience effort.

Welcome to a world where people don't care what others think of them, a world where everyone wants to be an individual but unfortunately they end up being part of the crowd...  Unless you prefer to blend in, give yourself the opportunity to be independent, unique and fabulous!

Put Your Best Foot Forward In a Fabulous Pair of Heels!


Now, how do you put forward a great first impression?  Don't focus on your flaws and don't worry about them, use them to your advantage!  Try to fix them, it's your daily challenge.  Love who you are, life is what you make of it!  So, make every attempt to take of yourself, whether that means having a manicure once every few months, or getting a new hair cute, or even putting aside the time to sit each morning with a cup of coffee and an inspirational book.  Use each day as a new day!

Fun times with Fabulous Girls!

After putting aside moments to rejuvenate yourself, take the time each morning to get ready for the day.  Whether this means choosing your clothes the night before because you are extremely busy in the morning (this doesn't include sweat-pants and a t-shirt) or spending a few seconds applying your makeup while the children eat breakfast.  This is plain and simple, FIND TIME FOR YOURSELF!

We guarantee that it isn't easy to find this time, but if you make it your daily routine, a good habit, you will never leave the house without putting your best foot forward!  And as you know, that initial perception is often critical: I.PO.!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Melbas for Your Neighbors: LOVE

Yesterday, my daughter and I made a new treat for our neighbors.  MELBAS!  These are amazing, a must-add to your list of Christmas Cookies!  Here's the recipe from U-create.  This is the easiest recipe ever! There's only a bit of mixing and a bit of freezing involved in this fabulously delicious dessert.

Don't these look amazing?


A little bit of Almond Extract  
A little bit of Green Food Coloring: 
Christmas Themed!

Don't forget the melted Godiva Chocolate! Yum!

Keep them frozen until it's time to share with friends!  
Enjoy!


Happy Weekend!  
Spend some time with your beloved friends and family!




Friday, December 14, 2012

Fabulous Stocking Stuffers for Your Bestie!


Isn't it fun shopping for those you love?  Who better to buy gifts for than a close friend?  We understand that budgeting is necessary during the Christmas times with so many family gifts, work and social parties!  Who wouldn't go bankrupt during these weeks if our spending wasn't kept under control?  So we put together a fun, fabulous and saucy list of stocking stuffers for your best girlfriends.  There's no reason to go overboard when purchasing gifts, just put a little thought into them.

If you are trying to stick to a budget, sometimes it's better to be choosy when you exchange gifts.  The friends you love, the ones who stick by you, the friends who don't expect a gift but deserve something spectacular are also the ones who won't judge you because your budget doesn't include a  locket from Tiffany's!  These are the friends to keep and the friends that deserve an extra bit of attention this Christmas Season.  So watch out Bestie, expect a fabulous gift!

Stocking Stuffers Under $10


Hat
bedbathandbeyond.com





Diamond Glass Lip
bathandbodyworks.com

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Felt Fun!

Felt Fun

Need a quick Christmas Homemade gift, these Ideas from Pinterest are adorable and super easy!

Merry Christmas Peeps!





Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Diamonds v. Pearls

Diamonds v. Pearls

Really people, is this even a fair contest?


Diamonds!
Ok so, I get pearls are classic, but one wears pearls to Church, PTA meetings and with sweater sets. Diamonds are wore with evening gowns, on dates or with nothing at all...wink wink! Diamonds come in all shapes, sizes and even colors, while pearls are round and white...booorrring!

Answer me this, Marilyn Monroe sings "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend," in"Gentlemen prefer Blondes" while she is surround by dapper men and thousands of diamonds, is this a bad thing? Also where is the famous song about pearls?

Alright, so pearls were worn by Audrey Hepburn and she is quite the icon, but diamonds were wore by Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Hayworth, Sophia Loren and EVERY MARRIED WOMAN IN THE WORLD is more than likely to be wearing a diamond!

When a man gives a woman pearls people think, how sweet or how lovely. When a man gives a woman a diamond people think, what love, what excitement or what did she do to get it! Sassy!

Wars have been fought over for diamonds. Question.... Grandma wants you to give you her pearls or her diamonds.....what do you choose?
CASE CLOSED
DIAMONDS WIN!
Marilyn Monroe
"I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.” 



“Big girls need big diamonds.” 


“A diamond is a chunk of coal that is made good under pressure.” 

~ Henry Kissinger 

"Let us not be too particular. It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all."
Famous Quotation ~Mark Twain

"Diamonds never leave you... men do!"
~Shirley Bassey




Pearls! 
To this day, Katrina and I can't agree upon the argument of Diamonds v. Pearls!  O.K., I know, diamonds are amazing and I wouldn't exchange my diamond engagement ring and wedding band for anything!  But there's something amazing about receiving your first set of pearls from your husband after several years of marriage!  It has a level of classic sophistication.  So what is your preference?  Diamonds or Pearls?  Or Both?  


"I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happpens, but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls off a string." ~Unknown
"A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls." ~Coco Chanel
"Pearls are always appropriate." ~Jackie Kennedy
" I feel underdressed if I don't have my pearls on.  My pearls are my security blanket" ~Lady Sarah Churchill
"You can't ever go wrong with pearls.  Perhaps pearls are a girls best friend after all." ~Ki Hackney




Diamonds and Pearls!
"Diamonds are nice and so are pearls, but there's nothing like us pretty girls." ~Unknown
"Ooh baby, the day you stepped into my world, you noticed I'm the type of girl who loves her diamonds and white pearls." ~ Teyana Taylor


The Best of Both Worlds!
Diamonds and Pearls: Cartier