GLAMOURPUSS COSMETICS TRAIN CASE

GLAMOURPUSS COSMETICS TRAIN CASE
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     Mostly, I have been banished to the guest bathroom to do my morning rituals.  This is probably for the best since I do not share the insane need that the other party has for all things to be perfect at all times…whether running late or not. Because of this, I mainly do my makeup in this bathroom.
 
  I was so excited to find an answer, though, to my issue of convenient cosmetics placement. 
 
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     I found this train case at Ulta and thought it was the answer!  I can leave it closed up on the small vanity area, and yet still hide everything, yet still be able to reach the main daily staples and tools I use!
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     I love the way it opens up, and has a deep base, yet two sections on each side to help try and keep things in their place.
 
  I close it up every morning so he is happy that there are not random products all over the counter, so it’s one less issue to combat!  (Now for the drawers!)
 
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August 23, 2013
-SDS
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SIX SHOTS JULY OF TWO THOUSAND and THIRTEEN

SIX SHOTS

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     July was hot. There were a lot of ups and downs. Things are not always easy. Or Fun. Or exciting. Some days are scheduled tight. I have friends that have a few social events every weeks with friends.  We get excited to have Movie Nights at home with the babies. Actually, on a Friday this month, we went to the movie theater around five, thinking we were going to avoid the masses.  We were wrong.  A theater full of other people had thought the same thing. 

    I guess I like to throw in the reality of life because it is not my intent to only post lovely pictures and pretend life is always fabulous.  There are things which require thought, planning and stress. These are the reasons why it’s so nice to get to steal time on occasion and do and share some things that are nice and positive and fun!

     The top photo of us was taken before dinner and a concert!( The Rock Girl Blog Post.) The weather was great, we were relaxed and happy and I really think it’s funny/trendy/cool that he is the “background” guy.

     The photo above is a bird bath in Old Town Spring which motivated me to continue with my yard plans.  It’s just been too hot and even the bamboo I planted is having difficulty surviving!  

     The post was called Blue Shoe. I could spend all day in Old Town Spring!

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The photo above was from a different day in Old Town Spring. It was a very happy day. The “A Good Day, and YES…More Animal Print”  blog post only took a few minutes and we honestly, sat on the bench and talked. This was one of those fun blog posts…not like some of the ones where I have to explain how to use the focus button and consider quitting the style posts!

  I think the only thing that’s probably worse than getting your photo taken, is taking one of yourself for a blog post!  So I tell myself to be so grateful that I have a friend who likes to help!

The Woodlands Waterway

I adore introspective cranes, so I had to snap the one above at the Woodlands Waterway! He was just chillin.

Maybe it’s not terribly artsy, however, there is nothing that brings me more joy than to see Jazzy when she’s happy.  Nothing makes her happier than to be going somewhere in her “Jazzy Purse.”  She goes crazy when you get it out, and on this day she got to go to the local Farmer’s Market for berry picking.  I especially love the fact that my husband is man enough to carry a polka dot Jazzy bag! Love this shot!

 

And in closing…yes…it’s an Old Town Spring shot. It’s literally just a few minutes from where we live and we love it.  There are so many places there that I’ve not yet been to, like a wine tasting place, the dog bakery, tons of dress shops or garden places! It’s my happy place!

   And those are my Six Shots for July!

 

-July 31, 2013

-SDS

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A Good Day…and Yes, More Animal Print

A Good Day…

     Sunday was a good day.  I did the unthinkable, and was under the weather so I took a nap in the middle of the day.  By nap, I mean I was pretty much in bed until about 3:00

     I didn’t cook, or clean, or make it to church.  The 40 million milligrams of vitamins finally kicked in late in the day, so I did manage to get dressed, and make it to the movies to see “Man of Steel.”


shoes by Jessica Simpson, belt by Michael Kors, jeans by Democracy

     That movie wasn’t my personal pick, but it was my husband’s choice and I am bend-y like that on some issues.  It was actually wonderful and I loved it, though!

earrings by Chico’s

     Apparently there is a never ending supply of old animal print clothing in my closet, because when I was digging for a missing shoe, I noticed this top from two summer’s ago hanging in the closet, squished in between two sweaters.  

     It has a side tie, and actually a tiny chest area button which I obviously neglected to use. It’s all good though…I have on an animal print bra from Victoria’s Secret so who cares. Being a bit budget conscious, I got the top on-the-cheap from 

TJ Maxx!

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ring by David Yurman, bag by Michael Kors, watch by Movado, bracelet by Tiffany & Co

     The matching mani-pedi combo was the result of a spa day from earlier in the week.  I absolutely am not progressive enough to do the pointy nail thing, and never will. Never, like never. Well, unless it’s part of a Halloween costume or I get a part in a vampire movie.

 

 

I can also brag, and say that the boyfriend jeans are totally brand new and were a super good bargain! 

   Actually, by “boyfriend jeans” what I mean to say, is that I really couldn’t find any I liked under $200, so I just bought a pair of Democracy Jeans about three sizes too large from Ross for $23.00…but hey, once you throw on a Michael Kors belt, it’s all good.

I just wanted some baggy-ish stretchy summer jeans and it was really hard trying to find some that were NOT made with a crazy high waist line. A high waist looks great on very few people, and I won’t be doing that, either. 

   I remember that my mom always wore Calvin Klein jeans with high heels and I ran into quite a few pairs of those while jean shopping.  I wondered if Calvin cleared out a storage facility from 1985…or did they actually manufacture more for the current trend? 

    After the movie, we went home to enjoy our Sunday evening spiritual ritual of watching Hal Lindsey and then Irwin Baxter teach their bible prophecies and speak on current world affairs, on the Daystar Network. It’s always really heavy stuff! 

    …and that was Sunday!

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-SDS

July 1, 2013

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ARE DENIM MINI SKIRTS EVEN IN?

YES…BECAUSE I SAY SO


   Since it is now June, apartment locating is in full swing and I am busy!  People are finding themselves in a lurch because their houses are selling faster than they thought possible, so they are having to jump before having a finalized plan of where to jump to.

   Because of this, and other obligations…I guess I’ve lost touch with what’s in and all I know is it’s hot!   

Today, I was off, sort of, because I had traffic court (yes, again) so after court and early morning grocery shopping in a black suit, the temperature was in the 90’s so I couldn’t wait to throw on something cooler to live the rest of my day in.

 

     This denim mini is so old but I figure if you think it’s currently acceptable to bring back high waist pants then I can bring in a stretchy, comfy denim skirt.

     Since I am not tanning anymore, and am trying to embrace my paleness…I have no barrier from the sun at all and I can literally feel my skin turning pink and spots forming in the sun, so I will be using a hat quite often. (I need to do my research…but I am pretty sure this is not the same sun intensity we had even 20 years ago, due to the protective ozone breaking down.)

    I saw an absolutely beautiful blogger girl on Pinterest yesterday, who was tanned and thin and fabulous, however in 20 years, she will most likely look like a cast mate from an episode of Survivor. 

top by Forever 21, bracelet Tiffany & Co, watch by Movado, ring by David Yurman Couture

 

As for me, I will just deal with what I have to work with and what that means for this blog…is that everything is old with the exception of the new light weight, cut out shoulder, leopard print top from Forever21 for around $21.00  (Hey, I’m on a budget!)

 

June 13, 2013

-SDS

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ANIMAL PRINT & A POP

     

     I’ve tried to fight my love for animal print for years now but I give up and give in. My new hope is to modernize the classic staple with pops of colors and textures to help it be the classic it was meant to be and not cheesy as it can be if not done right!

     My inspiration board makes me want to go organize my closet and revamp my wardrobe!  Doing the board was fun and it reminded me of the many, many retail windows I’ve designed over the years which was always more fun when you had to make up your own looks because inventory was completely irrelevant from store to store!

 

-March 18, 2013

-SDS

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ANIMAL PRINT LIFE

ANIMAL PRINT Life


 tube dress and trench by Cache, bag by Michael Kors, glasses by Prada

     Animal prints are a timeless and fun classic that will never die!  Wearing it, to me, is a way of hanging on to the rebel inside.

     While I wouldn’t advise wearing it to a court date or a job interview, it’s appropriate in just about every other realm.

ring by David Yurman Couture Collection, shoes by Nine West, bag by Michael Kors

       Although the dress is a strapless tube, if the trench is on over it, it gives it a more reserved look. There is also a pair of matching pants, in a previous blog.

     The pink suede heels add some modern pop to the look.

 

     As far as the new black streaks in my hair go, I was concerned about wearing a print, and that it would look too crazy with too much going on, but they are subtle and do not stand out too much.

 

-February 4, 2013

-SDS

 
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