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Oscar sioree

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And the Oscar goes to…... I love award show season and sit with my favorite snacks and bubbly devouring the red carpet fashion before each show.  I've decided to throw my own simple little soiree this year with all my fashion and movie crazed friends.  We will sip champagne and nosh on popcorn and soft pretzels in true movie style.

Oscar party inspiration

Who's got your vote? Throw on some sparkles and  cast your picks on Fandango's printable Oscar Ballot like we are.

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Lipstick lovers round up

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Lipstick is as much a staple to me as a little black dress!  I am huge fan of a bold lip and find it an easy and fun way to create a more interesting makeup look without much effort.  Here are my favorite shades from nude to bold just in time for Valentine's day! makeup

 

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Makeup Forever Aqua Rouge in 9

MAC Ruby Woo

MAC Impassioned

Yves St. Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in Rose Tempura

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Melted Dusty Rose

NARS in Niagara

Givenchy Volumptious Nude

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Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch

NYX Butter Gloss in Vanilla Cream Pie

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sweet Tart

Galentine's Mommy and Me Soiree

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There is nothing sweeter than Valentine's day and to kick off the month of love, I decided to throw a girl's only "Galentine's day" soiree to celebrate some of my dearest girlfriends and their little ladies.  While the mommy's adorned handmade Valentine's cards, our littles made friendship bracelets for their friends or their mommy's.  It was perfect occasion to celebrate with our little sweeties. kacee v-day shoot finals 0287kacee v-day shoot finals 0047

Each mommy had a personalized scrap box ready for crafting along with a plethora of sticker and rhinestone embellishments and markers.  kacee v-day shoot finals 0001

No party is official without a little bubbly and Lindor Milk Chocolate!  vday

Our " I love you more than wine" printable was my favorite!

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The little ladies noshed on heart shaped PB & Js, pink lemonade and strung beads to make their friendship bracelets.

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To get our oh so cute printable visit Joie de Vie Paperie for downloadable version !

Photography: Paul Schaefer

 

Pins of the Week

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Pin party  

Valentine's day is right around the corner and frothy, pink pins have been flooding my Pinterest this week.

Cotton candy topped Prosecco sounds perfectly delightful!

What pink lip color is your favorite?  Mine is "Girl About Town"!

This pink couch and simple black and white gallery wall makes for the perfect chic statement.

Oh Olivia, you always get it right!  How gorg does Olivia Palermo look in this frilly, lace frock?

Pink bubble bath seems like it could solve any problem.

Follow along with my weekly Pin Party for more eye candy!

"Someone you love"

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Dallas Clayton "Stand here and think of someone you love" - Dallas Clayton.

 

So I did.   I thought of my biggest gifts of all time my baby girls. I thought vividly of their perfect little faces and sweet little hands.  I thought of my handsome husband, who at any moments notice sweeps in and protects me from everything scary and can make me laugh until my tummy hurts.  I thought of my parents, who constantly and unconditionally support my every thought and whim.  I thought of my friends who endlessly listen to my gibberish about fashion and makeup until their eyes glaze over.   This could take a long time...

This week I attended my second ALT Summit conference, Dallas Clayton spoke at our last keynote and to be honest I hadn't heard of him. He casually jogs up the stairs with messy, long hair, rainbow sneakers and old sweater with his illustration on it. He begins to ramble on, looking at the floor and pacing around the room about funny and nonsensical topics about his adventures.  Where was he going with all of this? He goes on to say there are " no rules" which seems very fitting considering his casual approach to this whole thing. He says "have an adventure".  Again not surprised by this.  He goes on and that's when it clicks and we all feel it.  He encourages us to get our noses out of our phones and computers and live our lives.  Go get lost.  Go have an adventure.  Have stories to tell.

He finishes his talk with a portion of his still untitled new book.  I was moved to tears.  The man writes the most incredible, moving, hilarious children's books I've ever heard.  He is the modern day Dr. Suess.

I can't get my hands on his books quick enough.  I want my girls to hear what I heard and feel what I feel.  I want us to have stories to tell.  I've decided to give my littles each of his books on Valentine's Day.  I can't think of a better way to "think of someone I love".

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10 Best hair Do's for New Year's Eve

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New Year's Eve is a perfect time to get sassy with your do!  I put together my favorite hairstyles for the perfect night out! nye

 

 

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Do go for the Braided undo, it's is always right.

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Do tie up your half up with a sweet bow

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Do flirty curls,they will do all the work for you.

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Do add a sparkly DIY headband, OBVI!

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Do create a sleek, classic look with your short do.

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Do work in chain embellishments to any effortless undo.

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10 Do's for the perfect New Year's Eve party

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It's time to ring in the new year !  I've compiled my top 10 DO's for the perfect New Year's Eve Soiree!

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Do incorporated this adorable clock theme

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Do serve countdown themed libations

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Do fill your house balloons

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Do get serious about your  sequins

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Do create the perfect "selfie" backdrop

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Do indulge in sweet sparkly treats

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Do keep the littles entertained with these fun timecasule 

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Do plan on a countdown involving sparklers

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Do fill the air with glitter at midnight with these sparkle filled balloons

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Do offer your guests adorable bubbly party favors

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Gold Romper

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I mean, is there anything else to wear to NYE but glitter?! NOPE! I basically wear glitter any time and any occasion I can after Thanksgiving!  Some of my favorite ways I've worn sequins in the past here,  here, here , here and here.  The second laid eyes on this Morning Lavender gold romper, I knew it was love at first sight!  I paired it with my favorite glam coat and tights to keep my stems warm. Kacee from Life with Lipstick On Kacee from Life with Lipstick On Kacee from Life with Lipstick On Kacee from Life with Lipstick On Kacee from Life with Lipstick On

Photo: Corey Morgan

Coat, Romper, Heels, Lipstick

Get party ready in my sparkly picks for NYE

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Holiday outfits for the little ones

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If you are anything like me, you like a holiday outfit game plan! Something about having a laid out plan of attack on the dress front makes me a little less frantic. I also try and make my shopping outings kid free which means a strong online shopping strategy.  For all you "plan ahead so you don't have to kill anyone"  mommy's here's the plan!   Let's start with the kidlets!  I've broken down my picks for our holiday agenda. nutcracker labeled

 

 

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Holiday Beauty Must Haves

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