Archives for October 2009

funny picture of jimmy

October 31, 2009

In honor of Halloween, I thought I would share a funny picture of my man.

At work the other day he was being teased for resembling Billy Joel in his choice of clothing. A few hours into his work day, I receive an email from him with the following picture:

Yes, this is what my husband does at work all day. I am so proud.

Happy Halloween!

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fashion friday

October 30, 2009

So I’m feeling all kinds of nervous and stuff today.

First of all, I am guest posting over at Lacey’s blog, Lacey in Love. {Go check it out!!!}

And while I’m not Catholic or anything, I figured my soul needed purging and it was time to make some confessions.

So ya, that’s always scary.

And then….I made another video to share…and while this may come as a surprise to you, I get embarrassed to share them.

I know, shocker huh?

Hey, I may seem perfect…but believe it or not, I’m human too. And I’m definitely not a big fan of being judged.

So before you watch it, let me judge myself so you don’t have to.

Yes, I know my fingernail polish is chipped. Whatever. I have children. A husband. A job. And doggone it, a blog to attend to. Nails these days have to come last.

And yes, I realize my skin is blotchy without makeup.

{Still can’t believe I bared my face. Ugh. Sorry guys.}

And I’m not at my cutest today. Feeling quite unattractive actually.

And my hair is dirty…and it hasn’t been flat ironed or combed…which is why I’m wearing the headband.

And the background shows that the reason my nails are chipped is certainly not because I’ve been tending to cleaning my home….

and…

well, you get the picture.

I actually wanted to redo the video, but the thought of flat ironing my hair, changing my clothes, and washing off the makeup I had just put on made me want to take a nap.

So, without further adieu….here is your Makeup Lesson 101.

{101 because I’m not capable of 102.}

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Makeup mentioned:

Mac Studio Fix in NC 35

mark good glowing blush in bronze glo

Loreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara in Blackest Black

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Blush & Highlighter in Rosy Glow

Soap and Glory Sexy Motherpucker in Nude

Makeup not mentioned but still dearly loved and used on special occasions:

Cargo One-Base Concealer {swear by this stuff for dark circles and blemishes!!!}

Covergirl Outlast Lipstain #415 {Seen often in my Fashion Friday posts}

Boots No7 Stay Perfect Lip Laquer {the red one, can’t see the name anymore. But, this stuff rocks on nights out! Wore it in Vegas on our night out and never had to reapply!}

Stila Eyeshadow Trio in bronze glow

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Half Baked

Smashbox Eyeshadow in Smashing Bronze

Bare Minerals Eyeshadow in True Gold

Thanks Kelly Ann for inspiring this post my dear!

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for you….my sweet aching girl:

October 29, 2009

My sweet aching girl,
How I wish I could make it better.
Make it change.
Make it different.

I wish even more that I could heal.
But sometimes…
Sometimes all it takes is knowing you aren’t alone.

I have been there.

I know.

And how I wish I had once had someone to tell me:

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I know your heart aches and you feel as though you can’t catch your breath.
The pain is too much!
I know you want to run back, hang on, be different, do different….
How can this be right?

Or even fair.

My sweet aching girl…
I know the pain,
The regret,
The wondering why…
If….
And if onlys….

The truth is:

There are no words.
There is no cure.
How I wish I could make sense of this.
Of my own even.
But for some things….
For some things there are just no explanations.

I have learned the hard way.

You hold onto the memories…
It’s isn’t right.
It isn’t wrong.
It is just something that simply still exists.
And it is real. So personally real.

Just remember:

To feel the pain. It heals you.
To share the truth. It heals others.
And I will promise
that time is your friend.
Grip her hand and she will lead you on.

Then one day,
Way way down the road…
You will find your smile.
Authentic and true, and yours forever to keep.

That ache you have…I know, I know
It may always be there.
How I wish I knew why.
But rather than allow it to hold you,
Paralyze you,
Keep you….

You have to…

Remember that smile.
It shows that you’re better than.
That you can overcome.
That you are stronger than.
You are stronger than.

And never my sweet girl,
Never,
Ever,
Allow any pain,
Any ache,
To ever take that from you.

Shhhhh…..I know, I know.

I’ve been there.

You are so not alone.

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dancing queens

October 28, 2009

A few months ago Jimmy was in a wedding.

Not only was he in the wedding, but later we starred at the reception.

I know, we take our dancing very seriously. But, when you go professional, it’s hard not to.

You know, we thought about buying the bride and groom a gift, but then we realized our dancing was gift enough. And if that wasn’t, then this picture certainly is.

What? You want to see our skills for yourself?

You’re in luck…we have a YouTube Channel. All dancing talent AND MORE (if you can believe there’s more) is on there.

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blog makeover giveaway!

October 27, 2009

Ready to meet one of my most amazing sponsors???

Stephanie, from Dirt & Lace Designs is not only one of my favorite people but an amazing blog designer. Honestly, if I had known about her talent before I got my own blog done, she so would have been my go to girl.

Her prices are completely affordable ranging from $20-80 depending on how big time you want to take things. She also offers a plethora of add ons just in case you only want a few things here and there.

Here are just a few of her blog designs that I really loved:

I know, you’re kind of dying right now, huh?

Well, get this, she’s generously offered one of my readers a free Ultimate blog makeover, valued at $40!

It comes with your choice of scrapbook style digital kit, 2 column or 3 column layout, custom header, coordinating backgrounds, custom post titles and sidebar labels, signature, post divider, and a blog button with grab me code box!

Whew!

You want in on this, right?

All you gotta do is….

~Make sure you’re following Le Musings of Moi

~Check out Stephanie’s portfolio at Dirt & Lace Designs and pick which design you like the best. Come on back and leave your top pick in the comments….and wa la. You are entered.

You need more entries though right? Because I know how badly you want this…

~tweet it

~Facebook it

~blog it

~buy me something special….{this won’t win it for you, but it will make me extra happy}

I will announce the winner next Monday!

Ready, set, enter!!!

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monday muse fashion post

October 26, 2009

Like it? Monday Muse?

It has certain ring to it, huh?

So, today’s outfit I decided to show two ways. Vegas way & Girls Night Out way….

~Girls Night Out~

{Making Tyra proud}

Jacket: French Connection {My thrift store (MTS)}

Dress: Twelve by Twelve {Forever 21 (F21)}

Leggings: F21

Tank: old

Flower clip: F21

Boots: Charlotte Russe {When you fold these up, they go well over the knees, which makes them my new favorites.}

~Vegas, Baby~

Jacket: Vintage {MTS}

Shoes: Paolo {Platos Closet Resale}

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For whatever reason when I was trying to decide what I wanted to wear to Vegas all I could think about (obsess over) was a white dress with black opaque tights.

I then went on a mad hunt all over SoCal for the ideal white dress with both kids (at nap time!!!)….and came home empty handed. But, I wasn’t willing to give up the dream.

Normally, I’m not a clothes borrower (had to share with sisters for too many years), but for this…I was willing to make an exception. I made a few calls to my fashionable friends and ended up with this amazing number.

In Vegas I paired it with opaque black tights and my fave mary jane platforms and while I felt all nervous about sporting a short dress….once I got out and about, I realized that I was actually quite conservative given that I was wearing tights. {Most girls I saw I doubt even wore underwear!} Guess there will always be a mommy in me.

Funny story…standing in line at Tao….a few guys next to us were trying to sweet talk their way into getting cuts in line with us. Finally at the last ditch attempt one of the guys said, “But it’s my birthday!!!” And I responded without even thinking about it first….”Hey, it’s my daughters birthday too!!!”

And then they ran away.

And the moms behind us in line started laughing.

I’m so cool.

Anyway, because this dress was borrowed and I knew I needed to give it back, I had to find one more time to wear it. This weekends Girls Night Out was just the event.

This time I paired it with leggings, boots, and a cute black blazer. I was probably a bit overdressed, but whatev. I was out, without kids, and this dress was too cute to waste just in Vegas.

And that is the tale of the dress worn two ways.

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advertising, reviews, sponsors and making things clear

October 25, 2009

Sorry guys….

To be clear:

The other blog is going, Le Musings of Moi is here to stay!!!

Instead I’ll offer ad space here to sponsors that will include a blog write up, and if interested, also giveaways….but only on stuff that I love and stuff I know you will love.

Hope that makes more sense.

Believe it or not, I wasn’t drinking when I wrote the previous post!

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when it comes to advertising….change is a coming.

October 24, 2009

I don’t know if many of you know, but I have a review blog.

I know, I know….but, don’t get so excited….because I’ve made the decision to close up shop. You know, it’s just not me. My heart is here, with you guys….it’s just not there. Never really was.

Hey, whatever….I tried.

So, I’ll be shutting that baby down.

Buuuuuutttttt….

I am not going to be closed to giveaways or such over here, it’s just that it needs to be FABULOUS….like makeup, skin care, jewelry…blog makeovers….stuff like that…in order to make on this High Class Website.

Only the best for you my lovelies.

I’m also continuing to accept Etsy shops or small business ads for an incredibly small monthly fee….like super small….and included on the fee, is an fab write up on your shop….so that you all can know what it is you are missing out on.

{Etsy shops/Small business owners * click the contact me button at the top and lets chat!!! Christmas shopping is starting!!!}

Again….if I don’t love it…or don’t think you will love it…you won’t hear about it.

Deal?

Ahhhh, change feels good, doesn’t it?

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fashion friday

October 23, 2009

Fashion Friday

{Grrrrr….can’t get the red eye out!!! Must be the fire in my eyes…}

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So at the moment I’m trying to get from this mood:

{Feeling a bit….mmmm…ponderous. Is that the word I’m looking for?}

To this mood:

{Being joyful in what is real, what is here, what is right.}

Have you ever wanted something really bad, and you think it will make you happy if you get it….and then you either arrive there or you see a snippet of what it would be like to be there, and suddenly it doesn’t seem so great?

Or maybe it is great, but you realize that the “it” isn’t going to bring about that happiness you had hoped for?

Ya….me too.

I just tend to get so distracted sometimes…I guess I should go back and read this again.

Thankfully I have amazing friends, who aren’t afraid to tell me like it is. They listen and know…and care….and they totally make me realize what is truly important.

Ahhhh, the joy of real God-given friendships.

Ha! And you thought this was just a fashion post.

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Jeans: Roxy, TJ Maxx {Love the wide legs! Much comfier than the skinnies!}

Long sleeved black Tee: Roxy, TJ Maxx {The most comfy tee ever…and I die over longer than long sleeves. Even better when they belle out.}

Shoes: Paolo, Platos Closet Resale {Totally got broken in in Vegas. Next best thing to my baby Lou Lou’s that I had to send back. Dumb sizing issues!}

Ring: Styles 4 Less {Found it in the desert on my way to Vegas. Little pit stop for shoes. And apparently a ring.}

Jacket: Forever 21 {Kinda reminds me of the texture of carpet, but whatev. It’s leopard, it’s 3/4 length sleeves, and it’s fabulous. And it’s mine. Allllll mine.}

P.S. I haven’t been doing Mr. Linky the last few weeks, but if anyone is interested in linking up, lemme know…I’ll add it back in.

P.P.S I tend to get bored a lot and need change. I love my header on this blog, but feel like it may need a little tweak. Just not sure what. Any ideas???

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what I am is what I am….

October 22, 2009

Who I am not:

A brand.

A gimmick.

A persona.

Someone who wants to woo you, to win you, simply for the numbers.

Someone who is in it for the fame and fortune

{Because you know how wealthy writers/bloggers tend to be…}

Who I am not…

I am not fake.

I am not phony.

I am not pretending.

I am not shy.

I am not dishonest.

I am most definitely not judgy {whatever, it IS a word}

Who I am:

To be clear…

again…

I am here for many reasons.

I started because of my love for writing.

I continued because it felt good to be honest, to be raw, to be real….to be free.

I got hooked because you started to relate. You started to follow. You started to comment. You started to encourage.

And I knew that this place was just right.

I may never be offered the illustrious book deal, although it will always be a dream.

But, what could possibly mean more than that is this place I have created.

It is here that I get to be who I am.

I get to express myself in words, in fashion, in pictures and posing.

{oh, the posing.}

And there is always someone who gets it.

What you see here is who I am.

What you read here is my heart laid bare.

I promise that what you see is what you get.

What my friends and my family know me to be.

What God created me to be.

Who I am:

I am open.

I am honest.

I am real.

I am raw.

I am up,

I am down.

And it is here you will get to see it all.

I am on a journey, and here is the place you get to experience it with me.

Thank you….for experiencing it with me.

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