Do's & Don'ts of Having a Safe and Fun New Years!

New Years Eve is coming up and that means New Years Parties!! Some things that I think would be beneficial are:

1. Safety First!
 - If your going out on NY definitely come up with a game plan first. I.e. Who is driving? If you plan on drinking PLEASE do NOT drive! There are toooo many DUI related fatalities.
 - Stick with a pal! Alot of these parties are going to have people you may not know around. I'm not saying be paranoid, I'm just saying know the possibilities of things that CAN occur.

2. DO wear comfy shoes! NYE is not the time to bust out the brand new stilettos to dance the night away in. Trust me =(

3. Try something different! A new hairdo or eyeshadow will boost your confidence and keep you feeling great all night!

4. Stay away from mixing Christmas colors. I.e. Red top, green skirt, someone may mistake you for their Christmas tree.

5. I don't know about you guys, but everytime I uttered the words "this is going to be the best night ever," It has went straight to shit. So, try going about it a different way. Like, "I'm going to go out and have as much fun as I can without getting skankfaced, hugging some random person's toilet." =D Which brings me to my next point.

6.  EAT and stay HYDRATED! Eating something before you go out drinking can AID in preventing hangovers (as do Goody's Powders. Thank God for those). Staying hydrated will keep you from dehydrating if you do so choose to get skankfaced and sleep on someone's bathroom floor. =D

7. Saved the best for last. DO Kiss at midnight! Who doesn't love kissing? The fun and spontaneity of it makes it worth it.

Have a SAFE and FUN NEW YEAR!!



Saying Goodbye to 2010!

Ciao, Au Revoir, Adios, Goodbye 2010

 Looking back through the year, I have learned and taught, loved and lost, lived and died. So many things can happen in such a short span of time.  Love has come and love has went before it even had time to sink in that there was ever love, even the smallest speck in the smallest corner of my heart, to begin with.  This year has taught me that it is possible to love again. "At it's very nucleus, love is a force that compels you to give your words, promises, and kisses away, throw them to the wind. Being kissed back is a pleasant by-product of the main- event- throwing your love about everywhere you go. Love is confetti! Give it to family. Friends, even those you want to squish in your arms. Love your hobbies, job, songs that make you do that one dance you wouldn't be caught dead doing in front of someone else. Love the stars. Love it all!" I have learned that you can't be scared to love. If you live your life afraid of heartache, you will end up a hairy mountain woman with no one but your goats to keep you company. Do not fear what lurks in the dark. Have faith. With love comes faith that it will stay. Faith is a big marshmallow suit that bumps you back and keeps you waddling on. Without love and faith, you have nothing; are nothing. Stuck, like rocks on the side of the riverbed.

Christmas Wants

As most of you know, I embrace my addiction as a shopoholic. Christmas is the WORST time for me! Every time I buy for someone, I also find something I like. It's a terrible thing.. I have compiled a *few* things I am really adoring right now. If I were to put everything, well, we'd be here 'til next year ;)

I have been wanting a white pea coat for the longest time. It's so adorable and would be a great change from my black and hounds tooth coats =)  This one is from the Victoria Secret Catalog. I wish we sold them in our store!

Next thing on my list is a pair of flat suede boots. I love suede for some reason.. I just hate that I can't wear it when it rains =( . These are also from the catalog.

Now, this one is my FAVORITE. This is a purse I saw in New York and Co. today. It is leopard print lined w/ faux alligator skin. They also had it in snow leopard but this one I just can't resist!

Lastly, I really want a CHI straightener! Am I the ONLY person on this planet that doesn't have one! I used one of my girlfriends one night while we were getting ready to go out and absolutely fell in love. It really makes my hair silky and doesn't fry it like the others usually do. =( .. Not to mention it's PINK!

What are some of your Christmas wants?



Winter Faux Pas

I am by NOOOO means a "hot natured person." If it's not 80.. I'm not comfortable. However, my all time favorite time of the year would have to be winter; well December rather. With the lights and the Christmas carols, the food and the family togetherness, how can someone not like December?  I hate being cold, but I love dressing up in big warm jackets and scarves. I have only seen snow twice in my life and I LOVE it! Here in south Alabama... it doesn't snow. It VERY rarely drops below freezing! However, there are some things I absolutely HATE about winter. Faux Pas if you will. The biggest thing is dry skin. It's primarily mandatory to lather up really well with moisturizers during the winter time. Especially if your anything like me and sleep in front of the fireplace on the floor or snuggle up by an air vent. My legs itch to no end and hurts to shave.. it's awful. So, I became very close friends with Suave Skin Therapy lotion. It works wonders for me and immediately relives my itchy leg problem.

Faux Pas 2: Chapped lips! We ALL suffer from this some point in time. I use Carmex. It's amazing =) that's pretty much all I can say about it.

Faux Pas 3: Dry, brittle hair and sometimes a flaky scalp! Who enjoys this?! No one!  I believe this comes from the extremely hot showers I take. I LOVE a hot shower or bath but my hair and skin beg to differ. For my hair, I use Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner.. Its moisturizes it and leaves my hair very soft. Not to mention I still use my HealthySexyHair oil serum I posted about previously.  I also shave with conditioner sometimes. It not only conditions your scalp but your legs as well and leaves your legs smooth!

What are some of your winter faux pas?

The Giving Tree, A Christmas Charity.

A local store is doing a Holiday Charity called The Giving Tree. It's a Christmas tree that is full of tags. On these tags are names, the names of children ranging from 5-10 in age. These children are underprivileged and come from a home of poverty. The tags have their name, clothing and shoe size, and a wish list of some toys they want for Christmas. I went yesterday afternoon to pick some tags off of the tree. When I got there, I read off some of the things these children were asking for. Now, when a 5 year old asks for pencils and underwear, well, it's something I could not pass up. I picked one.. then two.. until I had 6 tags, some with siblings on the cards. I wrote their names down and left the store, leaving 3 little tags on the tree. I get down the road and those 3 tags with those 3 little names still burning in my mind. So, I turn around an go back for the other three remaining tags. I completely cleaned the tree of all its tags. Leaving with a feeling of satisfaction, I realize, I have 14 children to buy Christmas presents for. Fourteen more smiling faces on Christmas Day!

More Hauls

Last week before Black Friday, I managed to get in a little shopping. Me shopping? Yea.. what's new right?

First Stop, Victoria's Secret. It was my off night and I wanted to get in a few Christmas presents (for myself) with my oh so fabulous employee discount =). I bought 2 of the glitter eye shadows In Silverdust and Stardust. I love them =) I play in the makeup everytime I work =) I also managed to snag the Bombshell perfume while it was on sale. The 1.7 fl oz bottle was only $25! To finish up my shopping there I hit the panty bar. I needed to spend a littttle bit more to get the pink tote!!

The free gift that came with the bag was a bottle of Heavenly Mist, a bottle of Love Spell Lotion and a Beauty Rush Lipgloss. =)

 

Second, and final, stop was Trade Secret. I have been wanting to try out the Dry Shampoo for a while. Working two jobs I do not want to have to come home and wash my hair every night. So, this dry shampoo helps for my "day after" hair. The OPI polish was 50% off and I LOVE the color pink, so I couldn't pass it up. I'll just add it to the other 6 pink polishes I have... =)

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!!

Hey guys! Just wanted to do a quick post on the VS Fashion Show! The girls at the store all had a Fashion Show party after work. It was So much fun! The models were GORGEOUS and looked like they were having SOO much fun! The outfits were so extravagant and a bit crazy but sooo creative! My favorite was the Animal themed outfit with zebra wings that Alessandra wore. Gah, it was amazing!  Anywho, I have posted a picture of our attire for work. It's the VS Fashion show Tanks! I LOOOVE it! Not to mention I busted my butt for it! Did any of ya'll watch the show? What was your favorite outfit?