#STANDARDS
beauty blogger
#dogmom
We occasionally take a minute to breathe. we wonder how people with kids do it all. We feel terrible for not taking the dogs anywhere so we can’t imagine how parents have the energy to do it all. On this day, we decided the stroller originally intended for Jazzy before she passed away, would be the perfect tool to take the girls for a quick outing.
The problem with them, is that they are not around people a lot…so their manners are in need of a tune up. They feed of of one another, so if one barks at another dog, so does the other. By zipping them up in the stroller, we hope they can get used to seeing the world without barking at anything they see! Eventually they can graduate to their leashes. In our neighborhood, that’s how we roll but for a real outing, this seems to be the easiest way to start!
A lady walked by with a huge dog and these girls went crazy. Jazzy would just avoid looking at anything unpleasant and never barked, so they would follow her lead. Now I just have crazy and not quite as crazy feeding off of each others kookoo vibes.
We still love them! Although I do need to work on my ill behaved babies! The story of how I ended up being only a dogmom is kind of funny, and was never my intent. However, we absolutely love our home life and plan on adopting another little furry soul when the right one comes along! I think I will post a video on this topic soon, because I am trying to post more videos. Pictures do not easily tell the tale and people really like videos as opposed to reading.
My eyes were watering like crazy from allergies, but I discovered Flonase this week! It really helps!
I’ve been severely sleep deprived all year from a neck issue so my husband said I look like I’m in pain most of the time, and in a lot of photos. I am, but I try to hide it or not think about it. My blog is supposed to be my happy place, so I never mention it. I saw a blogger years ago, who was ill…and she mentioned it in every single post. I don’t want to be that person. I also do not want to ever be a pill zombie so I work hard to do what I can outside of that. I guess i am explaining why I often crop off my head! Honestly, it’s about the fun of clothing anyway so my sometimes tired, sleep deprived face doesn’t need to be seen unless we are showing makeup or lashes or making a video!
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SIX SHOTS for SEPTEMBER 2017
This past month, most of my efforts were applied to launching my animal friendly beauty brand, Bosscat. The first product is the Glam Edition Lash Box! I decided to use a few of the pictures we have so far involving that! The product is just now beginning to hit the streets so it’s great to see these lashes on other people!
I will look at growth and where we are at this time next year before launching more products! In the meantime, making videos is a renewed focus as I work on the marketing outreach! The link is above if you are a lash connoisseur ! Please feel free to follow the links on the Bosscat website if you want to see more social media!
As for blogging, there are more fashion posts coming soon, I have a renewed energy and focus and can’t wait to share!
#BOSSCATBEAUTY
It’s finally here! After quite a bit of planning and work, the first product from Bosscat Beauty is finally available for purchase!
I realize that it will take a year to figure out if the first product launch is a success or not, but truly…the fun part was in the creation process.
I really love lashes. It really sucks when you pay $10 to $20 and they break after two or three wears! What sucks more than that is when you realize that celebrities are pushing “cruelty free” mink lashes. There is no such thing. Do five minutes worth of research and you will see. Minks do
Bosscat Beauty was secretly born in my mind over 20 years ago. I did other things, and started other projects but this was always one of those things I was truly passionate about! I believe that’s what we commonly refer to as a dream.
In 2016, after working for years in the beauty and fashion industry, I became shocked and saddened that people were actually not ashamed to announce to the universe that they were wearing “luxury’ mink lashes.
Where is the shame? Where is the decency and elevated consciousness? And furthermore, how is it possibly considered “luxury” to wear animal fur on our faces? I find it to be a display of ignorance, small mindedness and selfishness. After research on the matter, and getting sick at what I’d found, I decided to try and make a small difference. I wanted to move forward with my dream, and also try to make a small difference in the world. Nature and animals are a blessing.
I set out last year to do research and start with lashes. I wanted to create and produce the greatest silk lashes ever. Like, ever! I didn’t want to sell you mink and call it ‘animal friendly.’ These lashes have the fluff and lightness you would find in mink but without the caged, sad little animals it takes to create them.
Give the Glam Edition Lash Box a try. We created a package that gives you great lashes at less than half the price of other luxury lines. They are reusable up to 20 times each, if properly handled.
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#HARAJUKU
I learned a lot when deciding what to title this little post. It’s not really a specific look with an official style name. However, it is an Asian inspired Yokito blouse from Johnny Was… so for some reason, Harajuku Girl came to mind. From that I learned the following;
1. Harajuku is a district in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Harajuku is the common name given to a geographic area spreading from Harajuku Station to Omotesando….
2. Harajuku has gained a reputation for being the center of alternative fashion such as decorer, gothic lolita, and punk. But in reality, it’s much less strange than you’d think!
Basically, the Harajuku girl alternative fashion is a rebellion against the expected status quo and I can get behind that. 🙂
Meanwhile, here I am back in Texas…constantly being told that I don’t fit in or look like regular people do. I guess that I’ve always had a weird, fun, I don’t give a shit type of streak that has never gone away. My brother claims I still have a Cyndi Lauper look ever since she popped on the scene back in the day. I guess she was the original Harajuku girl if we were ever to trace it back.
When I get dressed quickly, the wildest things get worn together. Another person might throw on a white t-shirt with gray sweat pants to run out the door, but I do not own those things. I guess that’s how fun and quirky looks get created. I want to be cute, but I want to be comfortable, but I want to…never wear cotton…it’s just super common to me…yet I’m rushing, yet I then grab a nice pair of glasses and then it is all ok because they are a force field between me and the world.
Then there’s the gold thing. My cross never comes off. The pendant was a gift from my husband. It was his father’s and if I lose it, I should just run away from home. In an effort to not have to run away from home…I just wear it most every day. Plus, it has Jesus on it so there is that. The mini krugerrand coin was a find at a Pawn Shop last year. I believe in gold. I believe the dollar will fall and it’s amazing that it hasn’t done so already. Whatever the new currency will be… it will be backed by gold. Period. So gold is my thing for a lot of reasons. I feel like the value of gold is clearly being held back, and once it can’t be held down anymore, gold will be better than cash. Cash in the bank will take a huge haircut so gold is a hedge.
Basically, what I am saying is that gold is fashion but it’s so much more. I try not to be attached to things but I enjoy them while I have them.
During the visit from Hurricane Harvey a few weeks back, I heard that you only get to take one bag with you if you are rescued by boat. One night, in the middle of the night, it rained so hard nonstop…so I decided that we needed a plan. I have two hands…there would be a dog in each one and everything else could go to hell for all I cared. Possessions are not everything and once you’re dead – they are nothing, so we can’t get too wrapped up.
We ended up fine with no flooding and we are very thankful. Others were not so lucky. The whole thing really makes you think about possessions and things and how much we spend as well as how it could all be gone tomorrow so we can’t invest everything in any one area.
That being said…nothing shown here is new! The really cool silk top is from Johnny Was last year, and I have only worn her a few times. the Calvin Klein blazer is previously shown, as are the shoes from Gianni Bini and the Tory Burch bag.
I’m super behind on posts and have a closet full of super cool things to share that I’ve gotten over the past year!
My Bosscat Beauty eyelash line is set to finally launch in October so I really want to continue with the blog, but also adding in videos and posts for Bosscat so stay tuned!
-SDS
FALL RUSH
Johnny Was Bomber Jacket, Michael Kors bag and Watch, Old Stud leather strap bracelet, Colleen Cordero bracelet
David Yurman Couture Lavender Amethyst Ring, Michael Kors watch, Alex and Ani charm bracelets, Old Stud bracelet and Colleen Cordero bracelet from Johnny Was, Bomber Jacket from Johnny Was
Jessica Simpson booties, Forever 21 pants
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