A year older and wiser
Sunday, May 11th, 2008It’s my birthday. Last night we had a great party here at the house and I felt really lucky to have so many great friends who could make it. We even had two out of town guests who are visiting, Sara from The Bargain Queens and Gala from iCiNG. […]
The Fabulous! Festival for May ‘08
Monday, May 5th, 2008The May edition of The Fabulous! Festival is up over at General Housewifery. Anastasia did a maaaahvelous job hosting. I’ve enjoyed reading all the featured posts, which are as interesting as ever. The quality and scope of submissions never ceases to amaze me. There are posts on everything from skirtinis to […]
Spinlash: Skeptic to spoiled
Monday, April 28th, 2008Disclaimer: I did receive a the Spinlash from the company free of charge with the understanding that I would review it. However, the company has at no time given me any type of input in regards to the type of review, I have received no other compensation for this review, and I don’t get any […]
Enough is enough, no more toiletries for me
Thursday, April 17th, 2008I’ve been continuing to declutter around the house. The yard sale pile is growing slowly but surely and the house has never looked better. However, there is one area that does not seem as conducive to decluttering: the bathroom. Yes, of all places, that’s my hang-up — even though I could really […]
The Fabulous! Festival for April ‘08
Monday, April 7th, 2008Welcome to the April edition of The Fabulous! Festival, a blog carnival dedicated to looking and feeling fa-bu-lous. I had a great time reading all the submissions, which is why I am confident that you’ll enjoy reading my ten favorites:
Beauty
First off, Tina Su reminds us that beauty isn’t just about makeup, presenting 8 keys […]
Introducing… FruWiki.com!
Monday, April 7th, 2008Drum roll, please!
I’ve been working on a project that I hope you will enjoy. As regular readers know, I’ve been trying to live more frugally — and having some success despite my love of fashion, food, and gadgets. I believe that being frugal is not about self-deprivation, but rather about prioritizing […]
Re: Investing in yourself: Personal appearance and hygiene.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Yeah, what he said.
Tags: Beauty, Etiquette, Fashion, Grooming, Hair, Impressions, Links, Makeup, Modesty, Skincare, Style, Work
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Your best accessory (1)
You’re never too old to reveal too much (6)
Yes, appearance does matter (7)
Yards (0)
Work wardrobe advice from Adam Glassman on Oprah (2)
The Fabulous! Festival for March ‘08
Monday, March 3rd, 2008Welcome to the March edition of The Fabulous! Festival, a blog carnival dedicated to looking and feeling fa-bu-lous. This month’s submissions were particularly fabulous, with posts on topics from how much should one really spend on a wardrobe to sexy sundresses and burlesque tease. Here are my top ten picks.
Beauty
To maintain […]
Celebrating friendship
Monday, March 3rd, 2008I wanted to write this post earlier, but the words just didn’t come. You see, one of the reasons that my friend Katy and I planned some retail therapy yesterday was that a year ago, our best friend Danielle was in a fatal car crash on her way to work. She was living […]
Why do people still read buy fashion magazines?
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
I’ve never really been into fashion magazines. Then again, I wasn’t really into fashion until this year. So, I recently decided to start looking at some well known fashion magazines and see what they were all about.
Fortunately, I didn’t have to spend money on them. I can read them free […]
Trying to be frugal: The series
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008My husband and I have been trying to cut down our costs, so I’ve been reading a lot of frugal blogs and particularly lists of frugal ideas. What surprises me, though, is how many things we already do. It’s easy to feel smug, but a quick look at the numbers shows that we […]
Two morning makeovers: or, why I love makeup and wire cutters
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008I hate mornings.
And by mornings, I mean anything before noon. There are good reasons why.
Tags: Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry, Makeup, Photos, Saving Money, Style
Related Posts:
Your best accessory (1)
You’re never too old to reveal too much (6)
Yes, appearance does matter (7)
Work appropriate fabrics (8)
Why walking is a luxury and I have a gym membership (2)
I’m looking for festival hosts!
Friday, January 25th, 2008I’m hosting the next edition of The Fabulous! Festival here on February 4th, but I’m looking for other bloggers who are interested in hosting future editions since it’s nice to get different perspectives. If you’re interested, please let me know using this form.
I’ll be happy to answer any question you may have, […]
Re: Signalling wealth
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008Recently, I read Signalling wealth at My Wealth Builder.
Here’s an excerpt:
Because it’s impolite to broadly share what one earns, people find other ways to signal wealth and elevate status within their community. Nicer cars, nicer houses, nicer clothing etc. are just some of the ways one can signal wealth to one’s peers. […]
The Fabulous! Festival for January ‘08
Monday, January 7th, 2008Welcome to the first Fabulous! Festival of 2008! By the looks of all the submissions, 2008 will definitely be a fabulous year. Here are my favorites:
Shopping
While, Christmas is now behind us, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Tina Su from Think Simple. Be Decisive has written a wonderful […]
Trying out the navy nail polish trend
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008I’ve never been one to follow nail polish trends. I’ve certainly made it known that I prefer more natural looks like a soft French manicure or light pink polish. Outside of October, red is about the wildest I’ve gone with nail color, and then it usually looks awful, maybe because my skin is […]
Re: How does one get the polished look?
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen recently wrote a response to the oft-asked question How does one get the polished look?.
She’s got some great advice, so do check it out. I particularly liked this bit:
Stop purchasing prints. A few prints tossed in every so often are great, but polished women are those decked out […]
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Happy New Year, everyone!
This past year has certainly been exciting, but I’m not sad to see it go. I have a feeling that 2008 is going to be a really awesome year and I’m looking forward to see what the future has in store.
I hope 2008 is a great year for all […]
How to survive the holidays with style
Monday, November 19th, 2007Recently Angie, from You Look Fab, asked if holidy knitwear like appliqué reindeer sweaters were an American tradition. I’m happy to find out that this isn’t a worldwide phenomenon, but sadly, I must say that it is a tradition here in the U.S. I’m not saying that it’s bad to get into the […]
Fashion criticism from a guy
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Briana over at College Fashion has posted a list of fashion links that you might enjoy. My favorite was Fashion tips for women from a guy who knows dick about fashion. As Briana said, read it for laughs and take it with a grain of salt. The guy does make some good […]
How to pull off dark red lips
Thursday, September 6th, 2007Summer’s almost over. The changing of seasons brings not just changing trends in clothes, but also changing trends in makeup. Fall makeup trends tend to be bolder than those of the warmer months and this year is no exception. Expect to see plenty of deep red lips, especially considering how popular ‘old […]
An eye opening portfolio
Monday, August 20th, 2007I just read a post about Photoshop Retouching on Fabulously Broke in the City’s blog. In the post is a link to iWanex Studio where you can view their portfolio full of before and after pictures. Now, I’ve seen sites that show before and after pictures of celebrities pointing out the difference that […]
Instead of using a concealer brush
Thursday, August 9th, 2007Instead of using a concealer brush, try using an eye shadow brush. Once you have some concealer on your brush, dab it on the spot and swirl it around until blended. Don’t ask me why, but eye shadow brushes work better than actual concealer brushes. My friend Brett taught me this trick […]
Find a great makeup artist to learn from
Thursday, August 9th, 2007Today, for a little pick me up I headed over to the makeup counter where my friend Brett works for a little makeover (the results of which you can view below). Not only do I leave feeling absolutely glamorous, but I also learn a lot from him as he does my makeup or the […]
How to apply eyeshadow: 10 Tips and tricks I wish I knew 20 years ago
Sunday, August 5th, 2007This week I think I’ve seen both the worst and best in-person eyeshadow use of my life. Recently, I posted Just Say No to Clown Lips - When Lip Liner Goes Bad, in which I said:
I can look past bad shoes, and even a bad outfit, but bad makeup is hard to ignore because […]
Discount stores aren’t just for cheap clothing
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007Today I went shopping with a friend. We hit the mall, then T.J. Maxxx and Ross, two of the local discount clothing stores. All in all, it was a great shopping day. I bought two cute dresses for about $20 each, and another for about $30. I even managed to find […]
Just say no to clown lips: When lip liner goes bad
Saturday, July 28th, 2007Let’s face it, makeup can be dangerous. Most women use it (at least in the U.S.), many misuse it, and the results can really be disastrous at times. I can look past bad shoes, and even a bad outfit, but bad makeup is hard to ignore because we are drawn to look at […]
Traveling in style: Part VI, Packing it all
Monday, June 25th, 2007Other posts in the Traveling in Style series:
Part I, Why comfort shouldn’t be the only consideration
Part II, Shoes up
Part III, The traveler’s wardrobe
Part IV, accessories
Part V, Makeup and grooming
Once you’ve decided on what you’re bringing and hopefully whittled it down so you can fit it all in your suitcase, the next step is to pack […]
Traveling in style: Part V, Makeup and grooming
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007Other posts in the Traveling in Style series:
Part I, Why comfort shouldn’t be the only consideration
Part II, Shoes up
Part III, The traveler’s wardrobe
Part IV, Accessories
Part VI, Packing it all
I envy my husband when it comes to traveling. He can get away with so many less toiletry items than me. If he forgets his […]
The importance of magnification
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007I normally wear contacts, but occasionally I give my eyes a break and wear my glasses. One thing I have noticed is that without my lenses my close-up vision is noticeably better. By close-up, I mean that when I put my nose to the mirror every clogged pore and stray eyebrow hair is […]
The importance of good lighting
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007I can’t tell you how many times I did my makeup in front of my bathroom mirror and was then horrified with the results when I checked my face in the car. Foundation that looked flawless under fluorescent lighting now made my face look like it was covered in a pink rash, especially […]
Your best accessory
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007What if someone told you that there was an accessory that you could wear to look more beautiful, approachable, memorable, and energetic? What if they told you it was free? Well, I am. At the risk of sounding a bit Pollyanna, consider this a reminder to smile. For many of […]
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