7.08.2008

Daily Beauty Items

Whenever my Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 (also available in oil free) runs low, I have a little freak out, and rush to my local Nordstrom, Sephora, Bloomingdales, Macy's, wherever and purchase a new bottle in fear that I may run out. Being so fair skinned, I purchase the porcelain color which every sales woman always tell me they have never sold before. Too which often times I feel like replying, "I know, I'm pale. I get it. Now give me my tinted moisturizer". I have been using this product daily for the last four years and absolutely love everything about it. If you are still looking for the right tinted moisturizer or perhaps you are just realizing you need to start using a tinted moisturizer, look no further than Laura Mercier. It is light weight, sheer, and provides just the right amount of coverage. It doesn't melt of your face in the sun and you barely need any to cover your entire face, plus it has SPF added in so your face is always protected!

Another item that I can't live without and use daily is Laura Mercier Metallic Creme Eye Color in Platinum. I was VERY hesitant to use this product and actually was forced to try it by the make up artist at the counter. I was all, "I hate frosty, metallic shadows...they make you look old and 80's". To which the man politely informed me just meant I was applying it wrong. So he used a brush to cover my entire eyelid up to my eyebrow and a little in the corners of my eyes, added a bit of colored shadow and some liquid liner and it was insta-glam. I bit my tongue and bought what he was selling. That was 2 years ago and I really do use it everyday as a base for all my shadows. Again, a little goes a long way and Laura (do you like how I act like we are on a first name basis?) has come out with some other fabulous colors that would suit any woman. I know that Cassandra over at Coco + Kelley is a fan of the Rose Gold. You can use this little tube to glam up your eyes, or all alone for Sunday errands.

Whatever product you choose (or don't choose), I promise you won't regret either of the above items!

Yellow Wedding Board

Another beautiful, inspiring wedding board from Style Me Pretty designed by the ever talented folks at Lucky Me . This board has me reliving our wedding day and also looking forward to Shelby's upcoming wedding that will be bright and sunny just like this board. Might I mention that I am totally in love with the eyelet wedding dress? Gorgeous. Can I please do it all over again for free?!

7.07.2008

Song of the Week: Dixieland Delight

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I will be playing Alabama's Dixieland Delight all week as I count down the days (4 Days!)until I leave on a jet plane to Nashville to see my hubby! It will have been 7 weeks since I have seen him and I am just so excited. We are planning to go to downtown Nashville and do some country line dancing and hit some "honky tonk bars" as Elon coins them. Yee-haw!

7.04.2008

Happy Birthday America

photos by JengTing_政廷


I am so looking forward to the fireworks show in the Marina. For a small city they put on quite a show. I enjoy watching the show with my closest friends while we watch the boats in the Marina float around and the fireworks reflect off the water. Perfection!

Have a wonderful, safe, sunny and fun weekend!

Forever Frugal Friday

I cannot think of a more perfect dress for this three day weekend than this Pattern Belt Dress from Forever. I love the style and I love the belt which jazzes it up a bit and sets it apart from all those other dresses hanging in your closet. It would be super cute paired with some gladiator sandals and your hair simple and not over styled.

Happy 4th everyone!

7.03.2008

Peacock Inspiration

This beautiful board over at Style Me Pretty has me loving and craving the rich jewel tone blues and greens inspired by the peacock. Definitely colors I am looking at for dresses to wear to weddings this summer. Stunning! Plus those beautiful blue shoes remind me of the shoes Carrie owns from Sex and the City!

7.02.2008

Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds!


I cannot believe it has been three years since my BFF got married! A traditional Scottish wedding wouldn't have been complete without the kilts and the handfasting ceremony. It was a beautiful and joyous event and she was the epitome of Bridal Barbie!


The Bridal Party shot with the beautiful Lake Washington behind us. Gotta love the kilts on the boys!


All of our pretty bouquets that just so happened to also be very heavy!


Petal Pillows that we helped Mrs. Reynolds assemble, filled with petals that guests threw as bride and groom left the church.

Mrs. Reynolds is quite crafty and created all of her programs (also all of mine) and we helped her assemble them and tie the tiny knots at the top. Mrs. Reynolds did a great job of personalizing everything and incorporating the colors silver, black and white into all the details.

Talk about picture perfect! These two were full of glee and cute as can be!


The little handmade touches were my favorite!


AGD Girls!


The cake tied into the theme also and was oh so delicious!


Perhaps one of my favorite parts of the evening was the farewell with sparklers. We sent them out well!

Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds! Cheers to many, many, more!

Wino Wednesday


I received this delightful bottle of Morgan Chardonnay for my birthday this year and sampled it a few weeks back. I was very pleased with the bottle. Smooth, and well balanced with just a slight crispness to it.

I was also pleased to find out that one of my favorite joints for happy hour Canal Club serves up a nice decent priced glass of it with your half priced sushi. It is a bit on the pricier side to drink often and regularly for me, but for a special occasion or splurge a wonderful treat!

YES!!!!!

One word to describe how I am feeling right now....EXCITED!!!

7.01.2008

Dream Dress

Photo from Fashion Magazine

For Shelby's wedding she has encouraged all of us guests to wear bright colors for what is sure to be an incredible wedding. When I saw Eva Mendes in this Christian Dior dress from his Fall 2008 collection, I immediately fell in love.

Photo from Imaxtree.com

I love how Eva looks perfect in the dress, proving that women with curves sometimes beat out those skinny model girls. However, I am loving the models shoes better, as that bright pink adds a nice little pop! Bright, fun, cheery and blinging, I couldn't think of a more perfect dress to celebrate Shelby's nuptials. Unfortunately, my bank account seems to be disagreeing with my lustful eyes.

Hopefully another designer will come up with a similar frock for half of the cost.

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