I spent a lot of time thinking about what I wanted to do decor-wise in my baby boy's room {I guess I haven't told you that I'm having a boy - there's your update!} I wanted something that would grow with him through the years, but could still be accessorized easily for all ages. For a while, I … [Read more...]
Can You Get Hooked On Lip Balm?
May 11, 2011
In this day and age when we are growing more concerned about the chemicals going into our bodies, we often question our skincare products. How can we know if they are safe or not? How do we know if they work or not? There is so much confusing and misleading information out there. If you're … [Read more...]
What I Wore Wednesday
May 11, 2011
What Grace Wore: I wore this to church on Palm Sunday. The white denim jacket is by apostrophe [Sears,] worn with Jockey brand nylon/lycra camisole worn under tee-shirt, floral A-line skirt by Rafaella - all bought at thrift stores. Yellow v-neck tee from Talbot’s. Green fabric purse by … [Read more...]
I Need White Pants!
May 10, 2011
Ever since Jo-Lynne posted about how to wear black and white on Friday, I’ve had one thing on my mind: White pants. I’ve dipped my toe into dangerous White Pants Territory in the past, to awful results. But the awfulness was of my own doing; I just didn’t buy the RIGHT white pants. FYI: The … [Read more...]
Fun Jewelry on a Budget
May 10, 2011
I work in retail, and one of the biggest challenges I have is spicing up my work wardrobe. The easiest way to do that is with jewelry; however, I hate to fork out a lot of money for pricey jewelry that only stands up for a season or two. Enter Forever 21 jewelry. I have been ordering jewelry … [Read more...]
Shellac=Super Power Manicure
May 9, 2011
As green and natural as I try to be, I have one weakness; my nails. My natural nails are and have always been awful. Please don’t tell me I should change my diet or eat gelatin or try this polish or that strengthener. I have done it all and none of it works. Even pregnancy didn’t help the thin, … [Read more...]
Preparing to the the Mother of the Groom: Accessories
May 9, 2011
I hope you're enjoying this Case Study for how my friend Tammey is preparing to be the Mother of the Groom. It's a tad different than being the Mother of the Bride. It requires taking a back seat to the Mother of the Bride. A bit more sedate, humble. At least it should be. Tammey found the … [Read more...]
J. Crew Moms Night Out
May 6, 2011
Last night Melissa and I attended a Moms Night Out event at a local J. Crew store, hosted by the fabulous ladies of the Chester County Moms blog. We both love J. Crew. When you need classic investment pieces - a little black dress, linen trousers, button down shirt, striped boatneck tee, J. Crew is … [Read more...]
Review: Remington Ceramic Hair Setters
May 6, 2011
I recently got to try out Remington's T|Studio Pearl Ceramic Heated Clip Hair Setters... in pink. It's no secret I love pink, and there's just something so cute and feminine about these lovely curlers. They work fast - heating up in 90 seconds, and each curler only needs about 5 minutes to work its … [Read more...]
