A thirty-something gal from Pennsylvania who loves her chihuahuas and blogs about simplifying life, organizing your home, getting your finances in order.
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I think it's safe to say last night's VS Fashion Show was a success, but when isn't it?
Well I especially loved the "dark angel" because ofcourse I like things much different.
There were some great wings, especially the super hero themed ones, and awesome performances by Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, and Kanye West. The models did great and they looked amazing in their outfits.
I guess it's a pretty good idea that Jessica Simpson's own line has a lot of leopard in it, because she certainly looks good in it. When I see her in it, I always think to myself "Hm, I need more leopard, I should check out her line!" Whether it's handbags, shoes, or clothing, she really knows how to rock it! Here are just a few photos of Jessica showing off her wild side!
Grrrr!
And check this out.. I literally SCREAMED when I saw this.... I know I'll never have this bag but a girl can dream right? It's like the perfect mix of Louis and leopard! AHHHH!
Roma Boots keep your feet warm and dry by keeping your feet comfortable in a durable and practical pair of boots. Roma gives boots to children in underprivileged countries as well so they can have the luxury of staying warm and dry. Footwear like this is a luxury, and I think many of us take it for granted. This is why I love Roma!
Check out this touching video below to explain a bit more
I received a pair of Taupe Roma Boots. They are so comfortable, easy to get on, and very durable. They are the perfect weight as well, while some boots are way too heavy, these were great for walking briskly into work, or dealing with the snow.
These boots are very easy to move around in and I like the color since it is neutral and goes with any outfit, not necessarily as a fashion accessory, but at least it doesn’t look bizarre!
With my boots I also receive a photograph of a group of kids in an underprivileged country, posing with their boots. The picture didn’t mean much to me at first, but I hung it on my fridge. Each day as I got something out of my fridge I would see the picture with all the smiling faces, all because of boots. Something we take for granted most days. Something we spend WAY too much money on to have nearly useless shoes that look good, but really don’t protect our feet. And here was a group of people that really couldn’t even afford the basic needs. I’m truly touched, and I keep the picture there so that it reminds me NEVER TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED!
My Advice: Roma Boots are great for keeping your feet warm and dry, and since they have such a good message behind them, you'll feel even better about wearing them.
Ireceived no monetary compensation for this review. I received a product sample for the purpose of my review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.
I saw this awesome article over at the Daily Makeover on how to look great in pictures, so I've decided to highlight the tips!
1. Chin Up
Keep your chin up - no, I mean literally! It prevents you from showing the icky double chin, and it also helps you smile more naturally. Keep your chin away from your neck as well. Remember on picture day when they always told you how to position your chin and head? Now you know why!
2. Stand at an Angle.
You will look taller and leaner if you aren't staring the camera head on. Always angle yourself and if you have a "good side", now is your chance to put that side out.
3. Mind your Hand Placement.
You know how the models in the lingerie catalogs always have their hand on their hip? Yep, do that! It makes your hips and your arms look great and toned.
4. Flash a genuine smile.
Think of the camera as a person and don't squint or squeeze to hard. Someone once told me to put the tip of your tongue on the back of your two front teeth, and then close your bottom lip up so it covers your bottom teeth. It's worked for me!
Christmas is approaching fast, and it’s very easy to become overwhelmed with the task of choosing and purchasing gifts for everyone on your list, especially if it’s something you are mailing. What if it doesn’t get there on time? What if you don’t have the time to properly package it and ship it? Well, Gourmet Gift Baskets just made this whole process easier for you! Gourmet Gift Baskets has a great selection of Christmas Gifts.
The great thing about sending a gift from Gourmet Gift Baskets is that there are so many to choose from. They have ones with snacks, candies, and nuts and even ones with beer samples! Have someone that loves fruit? Send a fruit basket! There’s even a cheesecake sampler!!
My Advice: Save time, money, and a lot of energy by sending out gift baskets to friends or relatives you may not see in person, or who don’t live close to you.
And this Holiday season let’s not forget the soldiers who fight for us everyday and aren’t able to be home with their loved ones. Gourmet Gift Baskets is doing something GREAT for injured soldiers at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. For writing this blog post on their website, they are donating 2 care packages to injured soldiers at Walter Reed! How awesome is that!!!
And even better… you can now have two gift baskets sent in YOUR name to injured soldiers at Walter Reed.
All you have to do is:
1. Write up a blog post about the great selection of Christmas Gifts at Gourmet Gift Baskets and how they make a great gift for someone.
2. Include this link in the post: http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Christmas-Gift-Baskets.asp
3. Post your blog entry on your blog any time between November 21st and December 9th.
4. Fill out the rafflecopter form below which asks for your blog post link.
One Blog Entry PER Blog…. If you run two blogs, you can do one post on each one of your blogs, but you can’t post two separate posts on the same blog. Email me if you are confused.
On December 10th, I’ll collect all the links, names, and email addresses and give them to my contact at Gourmet Gift Baskets so he can prepare the care packages!
Comfort Zone Pets is for both dogs and cats but today I am going to discuss the dog aspect, since I have 3 dogs and I used this for them. My one Chihuahua Grace tends to get stressed out when there are a lot of people over or if it’s unusually loud. She gets anxious, paces, and whines. So when I received a Comfort Zone Diffuser and three refills (a three month supply) I was thrilled. It’s been only 2 months and I already see a change with Grace.
The way the diffuser works is that it emits pheromones which are used in nature between animals to communicate. When animals receive the signals from pheromones they smell, it has an involuntary behavioral effect on them. The pheromones in from Comfort Zone pets are appeasing. They mimic the pheromones secreted by nursing mother dogs that send a signal of comfort and safety to their puppies. This means that when Grace senses the pheromone from my diffuser, she starts to feel secure and comfortable. This makes her stop whining and relax and stop pacing around in circles.
I also noticed something with Stella. Stella has been having accidents on a regular basis in the same spot. It’s usually in the morning. I wake up to find she decided to go number 2 NOT on her pee pad. I know that when you have multiple dogs they do this to claim their own territory, since the pee pads might be taken over by Pixie and Grace. Stella probably feels she has to do it some place different. After about a month of using the diffuser, Stella stopped marking. This means that she no longer felt nervous or anxious about having to make her presence known. I can’t smell the diffuser at all, it’s totally unnoticed to me. But obviously, it’s having a positive impact on my dogs!
I am so thrilled that this solved problems I didn’t even know they had!! I have one more month’s supply then I’ll look into purchasing another few refills.
You can find Comfort Zone products at Petsmart, petco, and several other retailers. Here is a $10 coupon.
My Advice: If something like this won't help your pet's behavioral issues, it's a good idea to see a professional trainer, or ask your vet if there could be an existing medical condition.
Ireceived no monetary compensation for this review. I received a product sample for the purpose of my review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.
DOOG is a website for pet owners that offers a line of dog walking products and products you will use when outdoors or on the go with your dog. But best of all, these products are useful and convenient to humans as well.So it takes care of 2 major needs with one product!DOOG stands for Dog Owners Outdoor Gear.
For instance, you know how when you go on a walk, you have to bring your keys, your phone, your water bottle, and whatever else you may need? Yea, it’s a pain isn’t it? Having to lug all that stuff along and find a pocket for it.Well DOOG has an amazing solution to that...Walkie Belts!
Walkie Belts fit comfortably across your waist and free up your hands so it’s easier to hold your dog’s leash and control them.You can also carry a clean up bag, money, treats, and anything else you might need!Even an ipod!The Walkie Belt comes with:
An iPod clip
20 Tiday bags
2 pockets for holding keys, phone, money, treats
20 antibacterial scented hand wipes (yes, you know what it’s for!)
A tennis ball holder (black version only)
A carabiner for attaching your dogs leash to it.
I received a Walkie Belt and boy did it come in handy especially because I have 3 dogs, all of whom always walk at different paces.Instead of switching hands and turning in circles I was able to attach two of the leashes of the slow walkers to my Walkie Belt, and just hold Grace’s leash (my speed demon) and control her better. This was such a relief.It made walking more relaxing and less frustrating.
Ireceived no monetary compensation for this review. I received a product sample for the purpose of my review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.
The SnapSac is an eco-friendly way to stay fashionable while running errands. Sometimes a purse gets in the way when we are are running errands and it’s just too much to handle with a handbag and several shopping bags. With the SnapSac you can carry your wallet and coupons, and also the few groceries you get on a quick run. Or if you are running to the post office, why not throw your letters in there?
Best of all, The SnapSac comes in so many different styles and designs! I received an adorable SnapSac and I can tell you that it’s very versatile and didn’t get in the way at all. I took it with me whenever I had a return, had to stop at the post office, do some banking, grab a small item here or there, and for light grocery runs! I got many compliments and I was pleased to see how sturdy it was, and didn’t have to worry about any rips or tears!
Fall might not be freezing cold, but it does get nippy, especially with the wind. I like the breeze, but it sure does do damage to my hair. Wind can cause hair to tangle and the other most frustrating thing is when pieces of your hair keep blowing into your face (nose, mouth, eyes, OUCH!). Well, I was at Target last week and I picked up one of these in black and grey. This way I can keep my head warm, look stylish, and keep the wind from messing up my hair!
Well, it’s cold out and it’s getting darker sooner. So rather than become a vegetable and go into hibernation and end up getting cabin fever with your significant other…embrace this time together. Seriously, you could sit around and be at each other’s throats, or you could try to have fun!
This is where EdenFantasys comes into play. No, No, No, it’s not just a website for sex toys. There are plenty of other things at EdenFantasys that can help spice your love life up.
I’m serious… they really do have great stuff especially lingerie! Wouldn’t it be great to surprise your lover when they come home from a long day at work? Why don’t you have a mini fashion show? He would love that!
Not only is lingerie good for the both of you but it’s a great self esteem booster for yourself. Boyfriend working late? Why not make the best of it and do housework in your lingerie. Check yourself out in the mirror when you walk by it, too. Go on with your bad self! Really!
Fashion is not only about what clothes you wear when you go out, it’s about what you wear at home that makes you feel good as well!
I stumbled across these shoes.... $425!!! I love them but it's one of those magazines that features things you can't afford unless you are really really really well off.
It reminded me...of a couple cheaper pairs I had seen on the Victoria's Secret website...
And funny thing is, I like the cheaper ones better!! So basically..always remember... pick out the type of styles or hardware you might like, and then keep your eye out for that at a the cheaper stores!!!
Happy Boot Shopping!!
I don’t know about you but I struggle to find a bear of jeans I can feel comfortable in. Most either fall off my hips, and even if I wear a belt, I can feel that they just don’t fit quite as snug as I would like. Others are so tight that I feel like I need to pop the button on them after each meal. Because of this dilemma, I’ve ended up wearing leggings more than I wear jeans. I also can’t stand how heavy most denims are. They make you hot, they cut off your circulation, and they make you feel “frumpy”. Well I am thrilled to have found a pair of Marc Allison Jeans that fits perfect and looks amazing!
Marc Allison Jeans were created by Marc Flashberg, a 30 year veteran of the textile industry. Marc was smart enough to see that finding the perfect fit and comfort level was a void in the market. He realized that it takes the right fabric along with the desired pattern, to make the jeans stylish AND comfortable! Fabric should be able to move with your body, after all, right? So basically, Thank you Marc! Thank you for doing what many others still won’t even consider.
I received the Bootcut Emilia Black Jeans. It has been so hard for me to find a pair of black jeans. Most of them have a faded look to them and end up just looking gray. These jeans are great because they are so classy but yet you can still wear them casually. Best of all, you don’t feel like you are wearing jeans. They stretch perfectly and they hug my thighs exactly how I’ve always wanted. I even took a nap in them. It is very rare for me to take a nap in jeans, seriously! Obviously, Marc Allison jeans are bit more pricey than what you might find in a department store, but with the higher price, comes satisfaction. I don’t have a single complaint about anything with these jeans. I consider only a few things in life an investment, and for me, jeans ARE investments. I wear jeans as long as I can until they are literally in shreds. So when I spend money on jeans, I want to get my dollar’s worth and that is exactly what you will get with Marc Allison jeans. Put this on your Christmas list girls! You won’t regret it!
Be sure to check Marc Allison jeans out on Facebook today as well.
Ireceived no monetary compensation for this review. I received a product sample for the purpose of my review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.
We all have those moments where we realize we need to go pick up a prescription, run to the post office, or grab some sugar or milk, but do we ever bother to look at how we are dressed when we leave? To me, it doesn't matter. If I need to run an urgent errand, I'll do it. Of course, that's always when I see someone I know and I feel obligated to explain my half pajama/half sweat pants get up. Well these celebs sure know how to work out... whether they are going to the gym, with their kids, or just plain pregnant... they can mix style AND comfort!
Jennifer Garner showed us how it's done this week when she was running errands with her daughter Violet. She's pregnant, so she made sure to wear a loose fitting, comfortable shirt. But she added some sass to it with a pair of black skinny jeans and boots over top. Can't go wrong with black or with boots!!! Nicely done Jennifer!
On her way to the gym, Ashley Tisdale stayed comfortable in sneakers and yoga capris with a loose fitting top. She kept her hair out of her face with a cute casual pony tail up do. I love her!
Hilary Duff, dressed as if Jennifer's Pregnancy and Ashley's workout outfit combined, kept it casual on the way to the gym with yoga capris, an athletic top, latered with a white tee. The layered look is nice and casual.
