Spring-The Happy little things!!!

If your like me you get the simplest pleasures from the smallest  purchases  like a lotion that has the nicest smell or a lip gloss that makes your lips looks so pretty and has a lucious scent that really makes you smile or a beaded bracelet that just catches your eye. The perfect spring day for me would be taking a walk with my son through the park taking in the fresh air, then doing some shopping to find those perfect items that are really going to put a smile on my face, it could be a keychain or a bracelet.... So I've put together some of those little treasures that really make me happy and are great items to use for spring as well. I hope you guys enjoy my little pleasures and be sure to comment below and share some of your spring favorites. I would love to know what you enjoy!

 When I go to the store  to pick up a Beauty magazine to read it makes me feel so nice and feminine. You just can't go wrong buying a fashion magazine in the store. It's such a nice feeling and so relaxing reading your favorite fashion and beauty magazines. There are so many options to relax with your favorite magazine, you can read in the bath while you are soaking in your favorite bath salts or lay out and tan, you can be getting a pedicure. No matter what your doing it's such a fun little pleasure plus your catching up on all the latest fashions and trends, and its just very enjoyable!

I purchased this beautiful ring from www.Etsy.com with a ultra steal price tag of $14  it really is so much fun purchasing items online, you get to shop in the comfort of your own home and it can be so relaxing. For me I love the thrill of waiting for my item to come, then when it comes you get this package in the mail and it just makes it all more fun to open up the package and get excited about what you bought. It's a really nice fun way to shop and look for great deals! The reason why I chose Etsy is because everything is handmade and I feel like the craftmanship really shows in the items and the shop owners are generally very passionate about the products they make and alot of time is invested to insure each piece is perfect. it's so much more personal then getting something that was made out of a factory overseas. I bough a few stacking hammered silver rings off of the Etsy website and they're the best quality. They never tarnished, or turned my finger green or anything like that. They look as nice as the first day I recieved them and the prices are beyond fair so it's a great way to feel nice and have a great piece to wear. 

No matter what kind of woman it is, most women enjoy candles. Candles are very zen like, and put a warm feeling into any room and not to mention smell amazing. Candles are definitely one of my greatest joys, they are great by the bath tub or when I'm reading a book and they are great on my desk when I'm working. So if you want to put a little happiness in your life go get some scented candles and enjoy their presence.

  Decorated photo frames are always one of my favorite pleasures, Because they are something you can keep forever and everytime you enter a room with your families smiling faces it's a great joy. There are also so many Do It Yourself fun ways to make photo frames with your family like decorating and painting frames and putting stickers on them that makes a really fun activity for children. So if your interested in spicing up a room or re-vamping it add some  decorated photo frames, involve your kids and it will be a cherished memory. You'll love looking at your photo frames and its a priceless happiness!!

 A Great Lipstick is a must!!! It really makes me feel so happy and sexy as well. I think as women we work so hard on a daily basis with work, kids and managing our homes so all of us deserve to splurge on occasion. When you purchase a highend makeup item it gives you a nice feeling, you just feel nice. I think for $34 this lipstick is well worth the price, its so moisturizing and creamy, so pigmented. I feel like just the confidence that it gives you is enough in itself to buy something like this. The packaging on this ysl lipstick is just amazing,The gold hardware adds a luxorious feel to this lipstick and there are so many beautiful spring and summer colors that will brighten up your face and make you sparkle. So give yourself a little well deserved gift and keep in your clutch and you are bound to feel so sexy, feminine and confident every time you take this lipstick out and wear it :) You can purchase at www.sephora.com

Hope you Enjoyed this Blog article and as always Thanks and have a great week oh and don't forget to smile :) Love ya!!

I just felt like I have alot to say right now, I just turned 27 a couple days ago and with that I thought alot about who I was as a person and what kind of mark I wanted to leave in life and for my child, what acomplishments I wanted for myself. I thought about the future, and about my past. I feel like the past is a learning tool for us, it can compromise our future. So I just sat in on my couch thinking about every hardship and every tear I shed as a young adult and my adolescence. I just kept thinking if I could only control my emotions and be diligent, strong, and independent.

I want to teach my child not to give up, to believe in himself, to have dreams and have a passion for life! No matter if people think its silly or not important it is important. So many people loose themselves. As adults We  forget what those dreams, we forget in second chances.
So how do we overcome all of these little hurdles that got us where we are today? The answer is inside you, you just have to find it. Appreciate all you have and have a general happiness for life. Don't be negative and never let one little dissapoint define you or stop you from your goal.

I can say this now because I am 27 years old, and all of my life I have let people walk on me, and I have been afraid to fight for what I want, I've listened to wrong opinions and fell in love with the wrong guys. Thinking with my heart and not my brain caused me alot of lost time I cant get back. I didn't realize how little my problems were and how easy they were to fix.

I read a book by Randy pausch called 'The Last Lecture' and it changed my life! I realized so many things about life and I gained wisdom from a man who was so intelligent and driven!!! It made me think about so many things I never even thought about, what if my life was cut short? We get so consumed by things that shouldnt matter but they do, we forget the joy of life and what it is. The truth is there is no tomorrow, its not guranteed. It isn't guranteed and I cant stress this enough so quit saying you can't do it, and go for it!!! Do what makes you thrive....I believe in myself now. Do you?

Sally's Beauty supply...My top nail picks!!

Summer is right around the corner and beautiful nails are a must! So I went to Sally's Beauty Supply Store to pick up some hair and nail care products. If you have never shopped inside this store, you really must go. It really is unlike any other store, and typically Wal-mart or Target doesn't carry the products that beauty stores like sally's carries. You will find premium hot tools at beauty stores and better hair care products that most stores dont carry, also it's a indepth store just for beauty needs so anything you need will be there, If you need to dye your hair, or need a good hot tool, or better hair care products or nail products go to a beauty store like Sally's or Beauty First.

I wanted to share some of the nail care products I got at  Sally's Beauty Supply because I really feel like the items I purchased are a must have for any woman who typically paints her nails all the time, or even just needs some basic prepping for her nails. You dont have to buy the brands that I purchased of course, but I  always like to research a product before I go out and buy it, and I have heard great reviews about most of the products I purchased so these really are great choices. If your looking for an alternative and you dont have a Beauty Store in your town, you can go to your local Wal-mart or Target and find similar items.

I purchased this nail whitener which removes hard stains on the nails from polish stains, food, and smoke. The Brand is called asp (all seasons professional) and it comes with a small tube of whitener and a brush to scrub your nails with the product. It is really easy to use, all you do is put the tube of whitener on the brush or your nails and scrub your nails with the brush, then wash off and repeat if necessary. This is a very good product, especially if your not using a base coat when you are painting your nails or you are a smoker it will help get that natural whiteness back in your nails and leave them looking healthy. So this was the perfect choice for me since I wasn't using a base coat...Happy to say I bought a better base coat and will now never skip this important step none the less.

The Second item I purchased for my nail must have's was this Hoofer's Shield top Coat. This top coat has really good reviews and sells for only $3.99 which is a very good price for the great reviews this top coat gets. Top coats are very important to insure your nails get that high gloss finish and shine, and helps to insure your nail polish doesn't chip and last as long as possible. This is a very important step not to forget, it is going to make your polish look stunning and give it that shine you get at a salon. Even if I do not apply polish and I just want that fresh manicure look I will file my nails and apply a top coat just for the shine, and it makes my nails look flawless.

The third item is this Palladio Base Coat. I would strongly suggest getting this product and not forgetting to use it because your nails will stain like mine did and you'll need to purchase a whitener or lay off any polishes for awhile to remove the staining. If you apply any nail polishes it is truely important to purchase a base coat  because it is going to protect your natural nails from the polish staining and the harsh chemicals from the polish.

Of course we can't forget a nail file for our Nail Must-Haves! This is a Cupcake nail file which can be purchased at Sally's Beauty Supply Store.  It's just a fun file and makes filing your nails a little more interesting, but really of course any file will do just so long as your nails are trimmed and filed down to the correct length and shape your desire. Your nails will look Stunning once they are whitened, and you file and apply your base coat, apply your polish and top coat!! So go ahead and show them off and pick some fun Spring and Summer colors to add to your nail collection and wear with Confidence!!!!!

www.sallybeauty.com to purchase any of the items seen here today!

Hello Gorgeous ladies :)! I just wanted to share some of my Easter buys and my Easter inspired nails with you. Easter is one of my favorite times of year so of course its so much fun to buy cute lil Easter items and do fun fashion and find a gorgeous easter dress.

IThese beautiful candles were purchased at www.potterybarn.com and pottery barn has the most amazing home decor. These are just stunning and make great Easter decor. The price ranges from $19-24. So they really are just a steal! Your getting such a great value for these elegant candles and they are also monogrammed so you can personalize it and it makes a great touch. This would look simply beautiful over a fireplace or a diningroom table or coffee table, you can put these in your bathroom or kitchen. The possibilities are just endless! Hope you get your hands on these gorgeous candles.These beautiful candles were purchased at www.potterybarn.com and pottery barn has the most amazing home decor. These are just stunning and make great Easter decor. The price ranges from $19-24. So they really are just a steal! Your getting such a great value for these elegant candles and they are also monogrammed so you can personalize it and it makes a great touch. This would look simply beautiful over a fireplace or a diningroom table or coffee table, you can put these in your bathroom or kitchen. The possibilities are just endless! Hope you get your hands on these gorgeous candles.

This picture is of a Easter decoration and it's a gorgeous Easter wreath. I absolutely love the colors and the eggs are so fun! I found this on www.Ebay.com for $149.00 yes its expensive I know right!! So with my creativity and my love for crafts I headed to the craft store and decided to make my own......So this is in the works, and I will post pictures of my Easter wreath and post a DIY video. You can always do some online shopping as well and find similar items that are not so expensive.

I purchased this adorable little plush bunny on www.orientaltrading.com for $6.00. It is so soft and it makes for a great gift. What women does not love soft bunnies for Easter? It's very inexpensive and will put a nice touch in your office or livingroom sofas.

I was so inspired by Easter that I decided to do a Easter egg nail look!! This look was so simple and easy to do. I used three nail colors, and I cut the cotton swabs off two Q-tips and used as my nail tool. I painted my nails randomly with the three colors, I then grabbed two napkins and folded them over and put a few drops of the blue and pink polish on them, I then used my nail tool and made little dots all over my nails and alternated with the colors. The whole process took about 30 minutes which was mostly drying time. I had to let the nails dry after first coat, after design, then after top coat. You can make all sorts of designs and colors. So just have fun with it!!! :)


                                       Happy Easter Ladies!!

                   Trendy Spring Handbags it's a must.....need I say more?

This chic sophisticated Rebecca Minkoff  Striped Canvas Dear Tote is so versatile and clean, its nautical striped design makes for a beautiful Spring and Summer must have. The straps and clutch are so clever and will pull any outfit together beautifully.

This  Jessica Simpson Day Dreamer Tote is so stunning and makes the perfect fun vibrant Spring handbag, and is so versatile it can be used for a beach bag or a diaper bag if you have little ones and need that extra space in your bag, and with plenty of room you can store all of your Spring and Summer goodies in this playful Spring tote. It's so feminine and girly.  This is a very fun tote for any age and this tote will complete any outfit nicely.

This next handbag screams femininity and is absolutely gorgeous! It is the perfect Spring  handbag because it is so small and airy and its crossbody style goes so well with flowy dresses and spring attire.The black and tan colors are so neutral so they will accentuate any look. This kate spade new york Shoulder Bag - Mount Perry Adrias bag is a bit of a splurge, but it is  so chic and fun and it  will definitely play up any outfit. This is one of the most popular kate spade bags to date, so this will be a great investment.

This next bag is a clutch crossbody but it's such a classy clutch by Kate Spade you'll absolutely fall in love with it. The Kate Spade new york crossbody point breeze chessie is also a splurge item running from $230-$258 but with such a subtle pop of gold it is well worth the money so Whether your dashing to a party or running around town, keep hands free with Kate Spade new york's crossbody bag. With subtle sequins, this piece shines on all your adventures.

 

This next handbag screams old school glamour and is a bit of a pricey bag ranging from $860-$965 but its one of those bags that will literally last you a lifetime and is made with the finest materials and has a lifetime warranty, so its a really great value and a well deserved investment. Longchamp Satchel - Gatsby Exotic by Longchamp is a Elegant design and the colors are such a staple in any women's collection. The light yellow color is so fun and trendy but yet its  such a classic piece. If your going to invest in a high end handbag Longchamp is definitely the way to go, it is such a great bargain and the line is just beautiful.

 

Hope you all enjoyed these Spring handbags and remember its not about the price or brands its about the knowledge because fashion doesn't have to be expensive! If you like any of these bags and styles shop on Ebay or in your local mall and find a great dupe or gather some ideas on your next bag buy :) Have a great week Loves!!!

 March Beauty favorites! This month has been alot of  fun shopping and hunting for great bargains and finding these incredible beauty and fashion products:

This YSL fard A Joues poudre blushing powder in #30 is a wonderful beauty splurge that makes you feel classy and feminine, this  rosy blush goes on smoothly and gives a nice glow to the cheeks.  You can find at www.amazon.com

I have been on the hunt to purchase more Lorac beauty products, since recently purchasing the colour me palette I fell in love with Lorac so I  was on the market for a few more Lorac products to try. I had heard some great hings about the Hollywood heartthrob collection and four colour palette and of course the collection did not dissapoint :)

The four colour palette is very stunning with soft feminine colors which include purple tones to light brown tones. One of the lightest colors is a  purple brown shimmery color and is a very beautiful shimmery highlighting or lid color and reminds me alot of mac's all that glitters. The lip gloss in the boxed collection is a very beautiful purple and has the best smell, its not sticky and has to be one of the best lipglosses I have ever used even right their next to my tarte glosses.

I love to shop at Boutiques and vintage thrift shops, and consignment shops as well. My girlfriend recently told me about this very adorable Boutique called Lil Pink Boutique. Everything inside is so trendy and stylish....shoes, fashion jewelry and clothes and purses. I went in for a few rings and I came across this purse with an ultra steal price tag :)

Of course Easter is right around the corner so I wanted to purchase some spring nail colors and paint easter eggs on my hands!! Since spring is one of my favorite seasons  I love fun bright nail polishes :)

March favorites wouldn't be complete without a cute neckalace to wear :) I bought this ultra cute bebe neckalace  and its a fun chunky piece to wear for day or night!!

What's a great month without a great read?? This Book literally changed my life!!!! The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch is such a treat to read and will have you in tears, its so magical and I hope all of you will check it out!!! You can find at any bookstore or www.amazon.com has great deals on this book.

 My favorite inexpensive lip balm EOS lipbalms do such a good job at hydrating my lips and making them so soft..... so what more could I ask for? Oh and lets not forget its eco friendly!!

Last but certainly not least.....is my favorite Shoe of the month from www.Hautelook.com these Badgley Mischka heels are to die for and can be yours for only $99 so why not? We are hard working strong females who certainly deserve to strut our stuff in these gorgeous heels :)

Hope you all have a wondeful Easter!!!!!!!!!!!

It was a monday night....just like any other night I followed my daily routine, day in and day out like I always do. I went over my mother's house for dinner and as I was about to leave my mother's boyfriend told me he had this telescope from his childhood so of course I was very intrigued so I asked him to show me the moon. It took him about 15 minutes to set his lens so I patiently waited looking at the stars but for some reason I was scared I didn't want to be disapointed, but as soon as I peaked my eye through the telescope something just hit me. I was afraid of the unknown and somberly confused about my whole lifes persepective. I saw beauty on that moon, an ethereal experience. I saw wonder and mystery.  Later that night I thought about my whole life and what it meant to me, what I had accomplished, what I wanted to accomplish, and I thought about my destiny.... I thought about everyone's destiny. Suddenly I realized how all of my life's chapters had led me here. All the roads I crossed and rocks I stumbled over had now made me who I was today.

As a little girl I felt lost. I had two amazing brothers but with a hard childhood and drug addict parents you feel a sense of islolation. Our imaginations ran wild and I remember always wishing and dreaming that one day my life would change and I would be this big star and beautiful and someone everyone wanted to love. I had always loved my parents but when your outside the box looking in you feel cheated out of what you could of had, but as you grow older somewhere in between everything you become that same person, and that vicious life cycle just repeats itself. You dont realize what you did until it's over. I became my mother and my brother became my father.

My smile doesnt have to be empty it can be true. I realized that I might not know what my destiny is or be able to control others or what they do, but I can control what I do. The pain is always with you no matter how big or small it may be.....heart breaks, sexual trauma, childhood abuse, a dysfunctional family home, self esteem issues....but it doesn't matter. Yes you take that pain with you but if you allow yourself to forgive others and reach out to yourself you can change any ugliness inside yourself. I told myself I wanted to be a loving kind person, bubbily and cheerful, happy to be alive, wholesome and not judge others as I would not want to be judged. I wanted to set baby steps for myself and not be unrealistic about my expectations. I want to smile everyday and be grateful for what it is I have in my life. Money is money its just a thing to me , its material. We can have passions and hobbies but its just an item. You'll want a hug or a friend, someone to  laugh with, something to walk with and talk to. Life is not guranteed, nothing is owed to you or I. We don't know much of anything..... but yes it is faith. It's cherishing those around you and learning to let go  of past hurts and choosing to give yourself the life you want. I thought failure was real, but it's not. If you think you failed yourself than you must of, but only you can decide if you've failed, and only you can decide if you succeed.

So next time I look in that telescope I'm not going to wonder or be afraid. I'll hold the world at my fingertips.

The not so fun stuff of parenting....

Okay so here it is, it's the stuff we hate doing. When your child acts up in public it's a hard situation to handle. What do you do? Your put on the spot and your anger usually gets the best of you. You want to remain calm, but other's are watching and your child is screaming in the aisle at the supermarket and everyone stops to stare or shakes their head. You  utter to your child to stop, but to no prevail he or she gets louder and the tantrum gets worse. So what do you do? Thats the question I have asked myself many times before. I've tried to laugh it off and ignore it and smile at the  strangers who walk by my cart, but nothing had ever seemed to work and you get in your car feeling as if you failed yourself in some way..... So with the research I've gathered I've learned a lot about disciplining and spanking and with the knowledge Ive gathered I can confidently say if it ever happens again I will know how to handle the situation and what actions to take.

The first  thing I learned was by my parents as teachers guidance director, and it was always the thing i had heard from elders and experienced mothers so when I became a new mother i knew it was the most important thing I had ever learned and it was always the hardest rule to follow : Once you make a Rule or a promise stick to it! This goes for any situation. I have always felt like this is the key to making your child listen by having rules to follow, and sticking by these rules your child will respect you and know what boundaries he or she must abide by. For instance my son was playing outside and he was going in the neighbor's yard, and I kept telling him to stay in our yard or we were going inside and no more playing, but I did not stick by this rule and I kept yelling at him to come over to our yard and  he would not listen because he knew I was all bark and no bite. If I would of immediately stuck to the rule and once he went out of the yard I should of told him once and if he did not follow that rule consequences should of been taken, hence me taking him inside.

This goes for the same thing in public, your child acts up and you tell him/her to stop or you will leave the supermarket immediately. If you have to come back at a later time then do it, this will teach your child you mean business and they will abide by your rules, if for instance you are in a restaurant with a group of friends or family and your child has a tantrum the best discipline would be to take your child to the bathroom and explain to him/her that their actions were wrong and use the time out method. I have had to hold my child in time-out for roughly 15 minutes....... but it worked. We walked back to our table and apoligized to our friends/family and my child was calm and had no more tantrums for the rest of the dinner.

When disciplining your child follow these tips:

• Set clear boundaries for your child and let him know ahead of time what is expected of him.

• Stay calm, firm and consistent when disciplining and setting boundaries. Remember that each child has different temperaments and developmental styles. A firm look may be sufficient for some children while others need to hear a strong tone of voice.

• Correct your child's poor behavior without criticizing or belittling her as a person.

• Praise good behavior by providing positive reinforcement. Most children want to receive praise. If they know you will praise their good behavior, then they are more likely to follow the boundaries set for them.

*Offer rewards or incentives for good behavior. One example is to offer a small reward at the end of the outing that is earned by following the rules. :)

Spanking?? Is it okay? In a recent study taken by 50 moms, 40 moms admitted to spanking their children and have admitted to taking it further by slapping and hitting their children. A researcher and professor  named George Holden who studies parenting and child development recently did a study about spanking and found that children who are spanked on occasion are not thought to be impacted later in life, but parents who spank regularly the children are more likely to have behavorial problems in the future. Mom and dads who spank on a regular basis do so because they genuinely believe it works and research actually does show spanking works "short-term", but beyond that studies show its ineffective and children learn to use aggression. "Hitting teaches that it is okay to turn violent when you're mad, which is not a lesson" says Dr. Holden.

It is a personal perference in each home, and each child is different and parenting  works different for every mother and father, but I strongly believe a few rules will help us all to better discipline our children and effectively improve our bad habits. This is a big problem of mine and I react to a reaction by giving into the wrong thing, and thus we can't learn how to be better parents without learning from those mistakes. So I can say that all those embarassing public outtings have successfully helped me to discipline effectively in public for the future. I have reached my own conclusion about spanking and can now create some diverse techniques and boundaries for disciplining and hopefully our home will be better because of it :)

p.s. for anyone that may read this that is not a parent due to the nature that this is my "beauty blog" hope you realize parenting is a huge responsibility and gain  some insight for parenting when the time is right for you!! :)

If you would like more information on this topic you can read more: How to Discipline Children in Public | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2038237_discipline-children-public.html#ixzz1qqfBdQQt