Work Wednesday

I'm a busy mom and am always looking for the perfect bag to handle all the parts of my life.  I came across this Ivanka Trump Tech Sleeve a while ago and am obsessed!!! She also has created tech totes that I'm coveting.  It's super chic yet holds my cell, all the cords needed with handy pouches for extra battery packs or even a little snack for busy days.  

Coat, Sweater, Tech Tote, Heels, Skirt, Watch

Grey and Black

After a super slow to 2016, I'm excited to hit the ground running after a couple quiet weeks.  I have been slowly getting to my to do lists, organizing the house and getting back into the girl's school and activity schedules.  I'm also excited to announce that our new website for my hair and makeup business is launching this week!  Yay!  It's been 8 years now and I'm excited for an exciting fresh look for my company.  

I  decided to make one of my goals this year to get dressed every day.  I mean " really dressed" not the "I may have a covered up version of my pjs from school drop off" dressed, I've been sporting.  I had a couple meetings and errands to do this week so kicked off my schedule with this dark grey and black outfit.  I love these heels because they are edgy yet still super comfortable with a slightly smaller heel.  

Cheers to an amazing 2016!

Photos: Corey Morgan

Jacket and this option under $75,  Top, Pants, Bag, Heels, Sunglasses, Bracelet

Blue Ruffles

I've always loved blue as a party dress alternative to black.  Blue is  seasonal color and can go from pastel in spring, vibrant in summer and navy in the winter for all things optional.  You can even carry your bright blues into the holiday season as a pop of color like I love to do.  It sets you a part from the sea of black or red.   I plan on wearing this beauty to ring in the New Year but a good party dress in a classic silhouette is always right.  

Dress also available in blush , Earrings older but similar here and here, Heels similar here

Christmas Eve Festive

We are so excited for Christmas this week!  We are headed to my in-laws on Thursday and this festive and still cozy outfit is perfect for the night of celebrating. 

Coat, Dress  older but similar here, and here Necklace,Clutch, Boots

Our Family Christmas pics

 I live for Christmas pictures!  I used to make a big fuss over them and have a whole theme.  This  year I just wanted us captures as we are.  Simple and just us.  Time is so fleeting and I was happy to capture us in our current moment with our big dreams, toes in sand and skirts twirling.

Thank you to the amazing Alice Hu who has captures our little family for the last 6 years.  

Emerald Party Dress

Coat, Hair Accessory similar here, Dress, Earrings older similar here, Bracelet similar here, Heels

Speak...

I love a good sassy slogan and why not gift yourself or the sass in your life something that speaks to her.  

Wine coat

Coat, Pants on sale now,  Bag, Heels, Sunglasses

Plaid Frolicking

There is nothing I love more than my two littles!  I have the best little built in buddies and man are they fun!  We have been working our way through our Christmas bucket list.  Our favorite past time is picking out the saddest little Charlie Brown Christmas tree.  We like the most pathetic one.  This year we found our keeper and man is she mini.  We got her home and fluffed her up with a string of tinsel, gold beads and loads of our favorite ornaments.  Peyton is the notorious ornament crusher in our family ( 7 last year) and tried her best to not be a klutz and destroy some on day one.  Poor thing can't help herself!  Thank goodness for our Elf Sugar who I enlist to help keep her little fingers off the tree. We feel like she is happy now with all her holiday fluff!   

On Capri: Beanie, Coat on sale now,  Sweater on sale now, Jeans, Boots

On Peyton:  Dress sold out but similar here, Boots sold out in brown but love these and these

Mommy and littles Pjs

Fur Wrapped

Coat, Dress, Booties similar here on major sale and here, Clutch, Beret

Gifts under $25

Black on Black

Jacket, Top no longer available but similar here, Jeans, Boots, Clutch similar here, Sunglasses

Cyber Monday Deals

Ann Taylor 50 % off with free shipping code EVERYTHING

Amazon deals sitewide

Dooney and Bourke 20%-30% on select styles

Tory Burch 30%off when you spend $250 code THANKS

Nordstrom deals sitewide

J.Crew 40 % off on styles never on sale and 30% off everything else + free shipping code MONDAY

Gymboree 50%- 75 % off plus free shipping

West Elm 25% off code MOREISMORE

Sur la Table deals up to 75% off plus free shipping on orders over $59

Old Navy 50 % off plus extra 10% off with code GIFT

Anthropologie 25 % off  sale items code XTRAGOOD

Loft 50 % off code CYBER50

Banana Republic 40% off with code BESTCYBER

Kate Spade 30% off with code SHINE

GAP 40 % off code BESTCYBER

J.Crew Factory 50 % off with free shipping over $50

River Island 30 % off code BFRIDAY15

Black Friday Sales

I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving with all of your families!  Now that the turkey has been carved and the pie has been eaten, curl up with some leftovers to shop my Black Friday Sale faves!  

Gap Kids 50 % off Everything

J.Crew 30 % off everything using code HOLIDAY

Banana Republic 40 % off everything with code BRFRIDAY and half off sweaters

Saks 5th Avenue 60% off selected styles using code HOLIDAY

Some other faves are this red scarf from Anthropologie, this sweet gingham dress from LOFT, this classic bag from Macy's, this adorable silk jumpsuit from Madwell and these Pom Pom gloves from River Island. 

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50 shades

Jacket, Turtleneck, Skirt, Bag, Booties, Sunglasses

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How to apply lashes like a pro

Lashes can be the trickiest thing when it comes to completing your look yet the most important when you are trying to make an impact. There are a few tips and tricks I've gathered in my years of dance and as a makeup artist.  Here are my tried and true techniques to make lashes a breeze!

Step1: Choose your lashes.  I prefer individuals for a fluffy natural look but strips really bring an impact and can be easier to use on yourself.  Demi lashes or half lashes are even easier and can really look pretty natural depending on the length and style.  

Step2: Measure lash to lash line.  Not all lash beds are the same length and you will go crazy if your lashes are to long.  Gently lay your false lashes on your lash beds and eye ball how much length needs to be trimmed.  Remove lash and using small lash scissors trim false lash as needed.

Step3: Using Duo glue, make small dot onto lash package of glue.  Dip the end of a pair of tweezers into the glue.  Apply in a thin even coat to the bed of the false lash line.  

Step4: Blow on glue to make glue a little tacky.  Bend lashes to make playable.  After about 10 seconds lay lashes onto the middle of your lash bed. 

Step5: This is going to be the ticky part. Don't panic!  Using the tweezers, gently adjust lashes to meet inner corner as well as out corner.  Press lightly with tweezers to make glue adhere as you like.  Keep eyes low or looking down for a couple  more seconds to allow glue to dry.  

Step6: After glue has completely dried, lightly apply 1 coat of mascara if you'd like.

For full tutorial on how to apply individual lashes check my article for Momtastic. 

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