SIX SHOTS: MARCH 2015

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1. HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO

This past month a friend got tickets to the Rodeo, and invited a bunch of girls to go with her.  Eric Church was the entertainment.

It’s really hard for me to relax and have fun, so I scheduled this night and tried hard to cut loose.  We decided that we would all eat anything and everything we wanted so we all ended up with stomach aches in the middle of the night.  (I guess beer, ice cream and barbeque can do that.) Who knew?  The most fun part was watching these ladies sing old 90’s tunes in the car on the late night drive home. Good times!

 

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2. RODEO WEAR

This is how you do the Rodeo in Houston.  There’s a lot of outdoor walking, so hair tied back, or a hat is good, jeans are a must, and Texasness in glammy mode is needed.  Check the full blog post  here!

 

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3. MARILYN MONROE

I was lucky enough to be asked to participate in a grande opening event at Dress for Less in Houston! The store was also running a charity event in conjunction with Dress for Success Houston.  The charity helps women in transition.  The store had fabulous discounted clothing as well as home decor and I fell in love with these Marilyn Monroe murals for the home!  They also had items such as Jessica Simpson or Steve Madden shoes and more!  If you’re in Houston, check the blog post to learn more!

 

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4. FRAGRANCE

Have I mentioned that I work in fragrance and cosmetics?  (Among my other few jobs/positions/hobbies.)  I took some shots for a work related event we are having.  I am my happiest when I get to create!

 

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5. DAVE RAMSEY

My Valentine’s Day gift from my husband was a Dave Ramsey event coming to Houston in March.  How romantic.  I already listen to Dave dispense financial advice to morons on the radio every day so I was not totally thrilled to go to this event.  I have literally no credit cards, both our cars are paid off, and we are in lock down mode financially so I didn’t feel I needed to go.

To our surprise, this event was an Entrepreneur Leadership event, which lasted all day, and it was wonderful.  We have a business. So we are Entrepreneurs.  We discuss rather loudly at times, who to hire, who not to hire.  hiring was one of the touchstones of the event.  Dave agreed with everything I say when it comes to hiring and doing business.  My husband left wishing he’d gone to the class years ago.  People can be the downfall of your business, so it’s very important who you chose to allow into your universe.  I wrote an article here before attending the event, so check it out if you do any hiring in your position.

We sat in the third row, and were  excited to spend the day together. the most important thing though, was that Dave validated my business knowledge so it’s helping us to see things the same in respect to our business. I would advise all companies, large and small to seek the Ramsey EntreLeadership class for your hiring managers.

 

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5. WICKED CROWN

I was sent some Wicked Crown Hair Chalk to review for my blog, and I LOVED it!  I can’t wait to use it again, and try different looks!  This shot was just an INSTAGRAM pic,  or see the blog post here !

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6. JO MALONE FRAGRANCE

I took this shot for my friends at Jo Malone in The Woodlands for their Spring Scent Event!  They can ship to anywhere in the USA, so if interested in getting any of your Jo Malone products, just call and ask for Percell at (832)562-4880 .  Tell him Stephanie sent you, and that you’re interested in the gift with purchase for Scent Event, and you will get goodies with your purchase! He is located at Jo Malone in The Woodlands Nordstrom, so pop in and say hi! The best tine to buy fragrance is during special events!  He can even get your bottles engraved for free during this event!

-SDS

 

 

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MOVIE NIGHTS: MY WEEK WITH MARILYN

    Friends always ask me where we go and what we do at night and are not excited by my answer. It’s what we appropriately  call “Movie Night.”  This is when one or the other picks out a movie to rent at home, we have a show time that our movie will start, gather the babies on the sofa in a blanket with all the lights off and scented candles burning and enjoy an hour and a half of escapism and relaxation together at home(…and of course there must be snacks!) Movie nights at home are an “event” for us. 
 
     When friends ask us how we stay home so many nights and why we don’t go out more often the answer is always the same…”going out is like taking sand to the beach!”  I have what I want at home.  We love being home and we love our planned movie nights.  I plan on blogging about the movies we come across that are worth seeing every Friday morning in case if you missed it at the theater!
 
     I had never planned on seeing this film…at the theater or from my sofa.   Marilyn is often portrayed as simple and one faceted.  I didn’t have time for yet another thing Marilyn, yet in the door he walks with our movie for the night…and he thought I’d be happy with “My Week With Marilyn” which had come out earlier this year.
 
     I pretended to be content with his movie selection, and after dinner we gathered with the babies on the sofa and began the film.
 
     I totally was not expecting a wonderful movie, but it touched our hearts, it had lovely scenery and Michelle Williams acting and appearance was stunning. She was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Actress  for this film.
 
     Usually, whenever anyone is trying to portray Marilyn, a lot of red lipstick is used, as a lot of obvious eye contour as well, however in this film, the makeup artistry was amazingly natural looking.
 
      We walked away from the film feeling we understood Marilyn Monroe a lot better than before, and were extremely impressed with Michelle Williams as well as the entire cast.  This movie will stay with you.
 
    This is a MUST-RENT !!
 
 
 
 
 
September 21, 2013
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POISON IVY

POISON IVY

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     I recently heard a comedian talking about a girl with a “bitchy resting face.”  I laughed so hard because I’d never heard anyone refer to the term “resting face” before.

  Then I had to wonder, is that me? Oh no, I think it might be.  Some people tell friends of mine that I look mean and we laugh about it because I am a nice person! 90% of what you are telling people, you are telling them with your body language and face.

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 peplum top and tiger shorts from Forever21, watch by Movado, ring David Yurman Couture

    Sometimes, there is just a lot on my mind, so walking around with a big grin painted on, is not in the forefront of my thoughts at times, hence the bitchy resting face!

  With that said, in editing these photos for the blog, I took a good look at myself and realized I may not come off as the friendly and fun person I actually am!

 by Michael Kors, shoes by Jessica Simpson

   I love this new pleather top from Forever 21 because it’s got stretchy fabric on the sides and back so it bends and breathes. I really need the stretchy part because this past year of blogging has added 12 pounds to my frame! EECK! This year will be different!

With the new year of this blog, and all that comes with it,I’ve learned two things.  I will not gain one more pound as I will be make time for the gym again and I will work on my resting face and try to smile more!

 

I suppose the issue is not living here in the moment enough, but instead I am constantly thinking six months down the line. If I am walking down the road…I am not really only walking down the road.  I am thinking about my taxes, business, making dinner, have the dogs been to the Vet, why is our health insurance so high, when am I going to pay my car off, does my husband think I do enough around the house, do I care if my husband thinks I do enough around the house, why is my car insurance still so high when I keep get older every year and so does my car and various and sundry other things that warrant thought and concern. 

     And that’s my story! I suppose that is what is actually showing up on a bitchy resting face of most people. At least that’s my story. 

-SDS
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