Gucci glasses, Michael Kors bag and Shoes
TAMARAC PARK
beauty blogger
RODEO GLAM
Inc jeans, Cache top, Nordstrom necklace, Michael Kors watch, Thierry Mugler bracelet, Tiffany & Co bracelet
I don’t get out much, so when I do, getting dressed and half the fun. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was the perfect opportunity to cut loose and be the Texas hot mess that I am! Lashes, bleach, pink Lancome lipstick, and rhinestones. Oh the joy! This is Texas.
It’s who I am, it takes no thought or work. When I’m trying to fit in and blend…that’s what takes work for me.
I went to the Rodeo with some friends from work. We all ate crazy, fattening foods and all had stomach pains the next morning. It appears that wine, barbecue and ice cream don’t blend well.
I’m too sensible and internalized, but they were singing Wilson Phillips and White Snake tunes the whole way home.
Here lately, I’ve decided that loose fitting clothes are fabulous, but made an exception for the rodeo. The jeans are Inc, and I have two identical pairs in different sizes….pudgy and not as pudgy. The great thing about the jeans is that they have a little stretch to them! Too much stretch makes you look saggy but these are perfect!
I also wanted to show off my trendy/easy/cool three tiered pony tail. One pony tails is too heavy and won’t stay in place, but my three small tails stay in place all day and the humidity level doesn’t matter.
The is a rehashed outfit, with the jacket being used here in my B*** On A Budget post. The necklace from Nordstrom is the only new piece and the jacket was purchased a few months ago, and has been a winter staple. My shopping is very light lately, and not as hard-core as it used to be, because I am more financially mature now so I love remixing old with new.
My previous Rodeo post from two years ago is shown here in Black Leather Houston Rodeo.
My looks might not be for everyone, but after years of creating outfits for customers and doing visual fashion displays and marketing, I’ve learned how to play and mix! It’s so much easier when you have a woman with a perfect body, but as Granny used to always say, “I did the best I could with what I had,” as she often referred to her depression-era fashion and lack of perfect physique.
-SDS
HOW TO BATHE FABULOUSLY
My dad met and began dating a woman years ago that was always trying out new things. She would read and educate herself on different home remedies and other things. Once, she had peppermint bubble bath of some sort years ago, so I tried it out after she raved about how wonderful it was. I tried it, and the peppermint bath was actually refreshing.
Flash forward to a million years later, when Instanatural offered to send some samples of some of their products, and one of which was Peppermint Oil. I got excited since it reminded me of the peppermint bath product from years before.
When my products arrived, I was thrilled to jump into the tub the very first night and try out the Peppermint Oil. Apparently, there is a huge difference in quality between what she was using, and the products by Instanatural. I failed to read up on Peppermint Essential Oil before jumping in the tub, and put way too much in!
This is 100% pure essential oil. The peppermint is supposed to be very good for swelling, and aching muscles, which makes sense because peppermint is methol! After 20 minutes in the tub, it was like having Icy/Hot menthol muscle rub all over my entire body! The next time, I was smarter, and used way less! My bath had a revitalizing aroma, my body felt relaxed, and I didn’t kill myself with menthol this time!
I’ve used it quite a few times since, and it is amazing! It is the most refreshing thing I’ve ever used in the tub. Ever. My feet feel better and less swollen after a long day in heels with just 20 minutes soaking in the tub with my Coconut scented bubble bath, and of course some Peppermint oil thrown in for therapeutic benefits and a spa-like aroma.
Last night, I even put a few drops of the Argan Oil in the tub as well, and my skin felt softer after wards.
As far as the lemon oil goes, the scent is highly refreshing and I’m still researching the many uses that Essential Lemon Oil has! Instanatural.com also has other oils, such as the Lavender Oil that I am wanting to try! This is what I’ve learned about the Peppermint and the Lemon Oils so far;
InstaNatural’s Peppermint Essential Oil is a multi-purpose oil that cools, energizes and refreshes the body and mind. This steam-distilled oil is extracted from dried or fresh leaves from the Mentha Piperita herb, giving it a sharp, menthol fragrance. Its pleasantly sweet and minty aroma makes it a premium choice for aromatherapy to improve the mind and lift the spirits.
Their Lemon Essential Oil is extracted from the rinds of lemon, which lends its fresh citrus fragrance. This cold-pressed oil has a strong bright scent that is both refreshing and uplifting. Its astringent and purifying properties also make it a great aid to help cleanse and tone the skin, while delivering a boost of Vitamin C antioxidant benefits.
InstaNatural is a leading online and global distributor of more than a dozen nature inspired beauty and cosmetics products. Their products are one of the top sellers on Amazon and can also be found in leading spas, salons and aesthetic centers in the US, as well as internationally in UAE, UK and Canada!
As far as the woman my dad met years ago, they got married and she’s still always ahead of her time with new and wonderful ideas! As for me? I’ve learned to put a little effort into every day things, such as bathing…and turn it into a fabulous experience!
-SDS
MARCH BEAUTY FAVORITES (video!)
TOP 5 COLOGNES for HIM
The holidays are here and mens fragrance is always a top go-to when purchasing for him. I’ve learned that some men can be more picky than females, when it comes to the scent choices they prefer to wear, however, there are also men that will squirt on whatever you give them with no added thought.
I think the vast majority of men underestimate the value of an attractive scent. If you smell like nothing, there’s not a whole lot of impact unless you look fabulous. If you smell fabulously attractive, but you don’t look great, you still gain tons of points in the arena of attraction because your scent is doing the work for you. And then there is the prick-factor, in which case, if you are completely unlikeable, at the very least you smell great so maybe someone will tolerate your existence. Just sayin. Although you can’t buy sex appeal, smelling sexy never hurts.
There’s more and more options every year, but these are my Top Cologne Picks for this gift giving season!
1. AVENTUS by House of Creed
Aventus is supremely sexy. Most any women would adore the scent of Aventus on the man she loves. Although Creed creates quite a few top choice scents for men, this one, has to be the sexiest. Actually, you might not want your man wearing this to the office because it’s flat out dangerous! Aventus is a very masculine scent and it’s quite long lasting.
Top notes: blackcurrant, bergamot, apple and pineapple. Heart: rose, dry birch, Moroccan jasmine and patchouli. Base: oak moss, musk, ambergris, and vanilla.
This scent is amazing, especially for the single guy! It’s a scent that screams of power and success and it’s something special to consider when looking for a specialty gift.
AVENTUS by CREED
2. PASHA de CARTIER EDITION NOIRE by Cartier
Pasha Edition Noire is another fabulously sexy scent that I recently fell in love with. It radiates of wealth and success, which sounds ridiculous, but when you smell it, you will see what I mean.
I’ve read articles on studies of scent and how it can help you to be perceived in a better light by others in the business arena, and this strikes me as a scent of success.
Top notes of Pasha de Cartier provide freshness in green and citruses, balanced perfectly with the warm aromas of woody amber and cedar.
3. TOBACCO VANILLE by Tom Ford
Tom Ford is known for creating modern, sexy, strong scents for men and women. Tobacco Vanille was launched in 2007, and it smells like the name, Tobacco and a hint of vanilla. It’s not for everyone, because it’s extremely progressive in nature. It takes me to a very rich party with fabulous guests, which I’ve never yet been to! This scent is for men as well as women, but again…it’s for a very high end clientele, who appreciates the distinction of it all.
It’s classified as an oriental spicy, and the top notes are tobacco leaf and spicy notes; middle notes are tonka bean, tobacco blossom, vanilla and cacao; base notes are dried fruits and woody notes. I actually own this one, and it’s very, very sexually charged. suppose that is the intent of cologne…an attractant. I suppose one must decide what they wish to attract when choosing colognes.
4. TIFFANY for Men by Tiffany & Co
I love Tiffany for Men. I find it to be fresh enough for every day, yet rich and sexy…just not over-the-top. It’s log lasting as well.
This scent was created in 1989, but it has a new, modern appeal. It has complicated structure and composition with the top notes being lavender, green, mandarin orange, bergamot, cardamom and lemon; middle notes of nutmeg, carnation, sandalwood, patchouli, cinnamon, orris root, jasmine, cedar, rose and anise; base notes are tonka bean, amber, oakmoss, vanilla and incense. I always find that everything I love has vanilla in it as a base note. It is also classified as an oriental spicy.
This is a very appealing scent for a man of any age and everyone knows to appreciate a gift from Tiffany & Co !
5. OBSESSION for Men by Calvin Klein
This is from the heart. It may not be cool and fashionable for me to discuss to finer points of Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein because it’s not really in. Smelling fabulous is never a bad thing, and Obsession is an old-school go-to that seems to smell great on every man! I’ve purchased this over the years for every male relative because it’s a really good scent for men to wear on a daily basis.
This scent came out in 1986 and yes… it was an 80’s power scent. So what? A fresh citrus in the top notes is harmonized with a floral sharp hint of lavender, nut, spiced notes of coriander and warm cinnamon. Carnation and jasmine is toned with warm patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, VANILLA (of course) and amber. Subtle red berries ad a sensuousness to this scent!
So maybe it’s perfect for dad, and not so much for a 21 year old male… whatever the case, it’s a fabulous scent for men of a certain age for sure!
These are my top picks for this holiday season. If you try any of them, drop a line and let me know your opinions in the comments sections!
-SDS
KISS INSTAWAVE REVIEW
KISS INSTAWAVE
I was so excited to receive a free KISS InstaWave to review for the site! I will openly admit that I was a little worried that the barrel would tangle up my hair as it spins…but it absolutely did NOT!
I know you’ve seen the ads for InstaWave on TV. This is the one in which the barrel spins whenever you press the button. You can choose to curl inward, or outward. You really can get that salon look.
KISS InstaWave is a fully automatic tangle-free curler that instantly creates beautiful curls!
Easy for anyone to use, from any angle, with any hand!
Features a Curl Dial with left/right curl directions!
Automatically shuts off after 90 minutes! (This is such a bonus! Do you know how many times I’ve run home during a lunch break to unplug everything!?!?!)
2 heat settings with a low/high switch with maximum temperature of 420 so you can have tighter curls, or beachy waves!
You can get InstaWave at most Target or Ulta stores, but check out their video below!
Find out more on the Kiss InstaWave website at http://kissinstawave.com/
-SDS
