Check this out!! Just when you are too lazy to shake anymore lookie lookie what we have here!
Shaken or stirred options available.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
All Natural Beauty Quick & Easy Series
I will be exploring one all natural item per post that you probably already have in your kitchen that can enhance your beauty.
Today's item: Olive Oil
Excellent as a hair conditioner to moisturize brittle dry hair, rich in fatty acids. Before you wash your hair, warm 2-5 tablespoons(depending on hair length) in the microwave 30 seconds. Apply to your hair from roots to ends and cover with a plastic cap/bag. After at least 10-15 minutes, proceed with your shampoo regimen as usual. Your hair will thank you!
Today's item: Olive Oil
Excellent as a hair conditioner to moisturize brittle dry hair, rich in fatty acids. Before you wash your hair, warm 2-5 tablespoons(depending on hair length) in the microwave 30 seconds. Apply to your hair from roots to ends and cover with a plastic cap/bag. After at least 10-15 minutes, proceed with your shampoo regimen as usual. Your hair will thank you!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Loving Bare Escentuals Natural Light Duo
This product just makes the eye just pop & look so rested!! No more darkness in your inner eye corner and YES LADIES UNLESS YOU ARE UNDER 20 YOUR INNER EYE CORNER IS DARKER AND CAUSING AN AGING DARK SHADOW FOR YOU FACE! Lighten it up with product!! Your outer eye area too!!! Anywhere you have darkness or a shadow put a dab on before your foundation or mineral veil. Like your nose creases, above your eye brow, middle upper lip.....
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn http://www.potterybarn.com/ is one of my favorite home decor catalogs. Although many things are out of my price range(or actually more than I going to pay for that particular item) I love to peruse to catalog & web site for inspiration. The Pottery Barn Stylehouse http://www.potterybarn.com/stylehouse/index.cfm?cm%5Ftype=gnav is a great resource offering: decorating tips, planning your space layout, ideas to transform your walls & a room designer tool.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Sundresses
Nothing says summer like a feminine flirty sundress! No slip necessary, just a nice breeze needed. Make sure you pull yours' out of storage or better yet buy a couple of new ones for the season.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Eyeliner woes!
I have been trying to incorporate eyeliner into my almost non existent make up routine. I think it lends a polished look and makes the lashes look 50% better without any mascara application(an upcoming post).
I have tried three brands, Mally waterproof pencils(black, brown, teal), Smashbox cream(black, espresso), & Bonjour waterproof pencils(black, aqua, silver) so far.....The Smashbox is among easiest to apply & correct, the Mally is also easy to apply & stays on, but I think I dislike having to sharpen a eyeliner pencil....I love the colors of the Bonjour for the summer and it stays on, but again I dislike the sharpening aspect...
Did I mention I bought the Bare Escentuals Lid Primer, but hardly ever use it which I'm sure would affect staying power also....I am going to get it together one of these days....
I have tried three brands, Mally waterproof pencils(black, brown, teal), Smashbox cream(black, espresso), & Bonjour waterproof pencils(black, aqua, silver) so far.....The Smashbox is among easiest to apply & correct, the Mally is also easy to apply & stays on, but I think I dislike having to sharpen a eyeliner pencil....I love the colors of the Bonjour for the summer and it stays on, but again I dislike the sharpening aspect...
Did I mention I bought the Bare Escentuals Lid Primer, but hardly ever use it which I'm sure would affect staying power also....I am going to get it together one of these days....
Monday, May 11, 2009
Don't sleep on Punta Cana DR
This place is the bomb! Perfect weather!! Delish food!! Handsome men!! Pics to follow!!
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I thoroughly enjoyed myself on my 7 day all-inclusive stay in Punta Cana!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Bangles!
Ok I am loving me some bangles! Any color will do, black, red, yellow, or blue....I like the metallic, ceramic, wood, leather; pile them on me at least 4 at a time! I like them chunky, I like them slim!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
The best thing since sliced bread ever!!! I tried this Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka with Country Time Lemonade...so smooth I just love it. To be honest I initially thought it would be either too sweet or too tea-y; I am a definite bit of a drink snob.
But....I have tried it 50/50 with Country Time > perfect. I have tried it as a martini > perfect. I have tried it on the rocks > refreshing. I have tried it straight chilled > potently pleasing.
Mixed drinks recipe to follow....just run to your local liquor store & get your own bottle to try it out.
But....I have tried it 50/50 with Country Time > perfect. I have tried it as a martini > perfect. I have tried it on the rocks > refreshing. I have tried it straight chilled > potently pleasing.
Mixed drinks recipe to follow....just run to your local liquor store & get your own bottle to try it out.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Still drinking my green drink daily
I love this juicing stuff! It is healthy and just feels good to do it for myself.
I have been having a green lemonade every afternoon before my dinner. I have used kale, chard, celery, cucumbers, and romaine as the base with a entire lemon and an apple. Sometimes I even add liquid chlorophyll to it!!
The taste is so fresh and clean, it is hard to believe it has the high amount of nutrients in it. According to Raw Food Life Force Energy by Natalia Rose, by juicing fruits & vegetables, we separate the fiber and release critical energy which contains live enzymes, chlorophyll and organic water which foes straight to our bloodstream like an IV.
I have been having a green lemonade every afternoon before my dinner. I have used kale, chard, celery, cucumbers, and romaine as the base with a entire lemon and an apple. Sometimes I even add liquid chlorophyll to it!!
The taste is so fresh and clean, it is hard to believe it has the high amount of nutrients in it. According to Raw Food Life Force Energy by Natalia Rose, by juicing fruits & vegetables, we separate the fiber and release critical energy which contains live enzymes, chlorophyll and organic water which foes straight to our bloodstream like an IV.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Skittles Vodka in 7 steps!!!
Ok this just looked like so much fun!! I haven't done it yet but I definitely intend to in the very near future. Infusing vodka with Skittles is a current popular trend and gives wonderful spring colors....I can just see this chilled up in my favorite martini glass!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Juicing
My newest thing is juicing. I recently decided to do a raw juice cleanse. I purchased a Breville juice fountain. I purchased only organic fruits & veggies.
It was so fascinating the amount of juice obtained, the taste of the juices and just how good it felt to drink them. I did fruit juice only in the mornings and green juice and veggies only later in the day.
I have never purchased fresh kale or beets, they are just beautiful veggies!
From the Raw Food Detox Diet, I made the Green Lemonade with celery, kale, apples, & a lemon. It was surprisingly refreshing!
Stay tuned!
It was so fascinating the amount of juice obtained, the taste of the juices and just how good it felt to drink them. I did fruit juice only in the mornings and green juice and veggies only later in the day.
I have never purchased fresh kale or beets, they are just beautiful veggies!
From the Raw Food Detox Diet, I made the Green Lemonade with celery, kale, apples, & a lemon. It was surprisingly refreshing!
Stay tuned!
Friday, February 27, 2009
New Favorite Drink Recipe Site
http://www.esquire.com/drinks/
You can browse pictures of drinks, put in what you have available & it will tell you what you can create or search by alcohol category. I really like this site, since I am always looking for a new cocktail!
You can browse pictures of drinks, put in what you have available & it will tell you what you can create or search by alcohol category. I really like this site, since I am always looking for a new cocktail!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
It's almost Valentine's Day
I like the printable coupon, 20 questions, certificate, awards, & love note idea for a bit of romance and fun...and I found a great site with a bunch of free downloadable PDF documents with just this and more. http://www.lovingyou.com/content/printables/
If you have been with your SO for awhile or if you are newly attached I highly suggest the Couples Question book, these questions are geared to help you get to know your partner more intimately.
http://www.lovingyou.com/content/printables/ebooks/couplesquestionsbook.pdf
If you have been with your SO for awhile or if you are newly attached I highly suggest the Couples Question book, these questions are geared to help you get to know your partner more intimately.
http://www.lovingyou.com/content/printables/ebooks/couplesquestionsbook.pdf
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Loreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes #1 Mascara
I love mascara & longer lashes , but hate how mascaras flake off and give raccoon eyes!!! My new #1 mascara is the Loreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara!!! It extends my lashes and never flashes or rubs off.
However the best part is the ease of removal just apply warm water and the tube slid off with any special removers, smudging or smearing!
Even if you happen to fall asleep with it on, no biggie!
However the best part is the ease of removal just apply warm water and the tube slid off with any special removers, smudging or smearing!
Even if you happen to fall asleep with it on, no biggie!
Monday, February 2, 2009
The Best 3 Layer Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
I love red velvet cake! I have been testing different recipes and Paula's wins (with some modifications)! Paula does it again! Just in time for Valentine's!http://recipes.pauladeen.com/index.php/recipes/view/grandmother_pauls_red_velvet_cake/
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cup cake flour 1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter 2 ounce red food coloring 2 tablespoon cocoa 2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon vinegar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat eggs; add sugar. Mix cocoa and food coloring. Add butter and egg mixture; mix well. Sift together flour and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine soda and vinegar and add to mixture. Pour into three 8-inch round greased and floured pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tests done.
1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cup cake flour 1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter 2 ounce red food coloring 2 tablespoon cocoa 2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon vinegar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat eggs; add sugar. Mix cocoa and food coloring. Add butter and egg mixture; mix well. Sift together flour and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine soda and vinegar and add to mixture. Pour into three 8-inch round greased and floured pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tests done.
Icing: 1 16-ounce box of confectioner’s sugar 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup melted marshmallows 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese
Blend cream cheese and butter. Add marshmallows and sugar and blend. Fold in coconut and nuts. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.
Blend cream cheese and butter. Add marshmallows and sugar and blend. Fold in coconut and nuts. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.
This cake is moist, tender, delish, AND RED! It's a delightful addition to my recipe collection. Just wash all the dishes right away to avoid everything in your kitchen having a red smear....LOL
P.S. I did not add coconut to the frosting.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Best ever eyelash curler! Shu uemura!
This is the best eyelash curler, I always have problems with the curl most curlers give me or rather the bend most curlers give my lashes. But this one actually curls...and I really don't see what the difference is just by looking at the curler itself. It is definitely worth the money! So give it a try and get ready to bat your lashes!
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