The Law of Attraction

Are you tired of hearing your friends complain? Or maybe they are tired of hearing YOU complain. This post is a bit random, but the feelings that I will share have been on my heart.

A few days ago I realized that many of the people that I encountered had voiced complaints about their lives. Just about everything that came out of each person's mouth was negative. This shook me up and made me realize that I had fallen into a negative mindset. I was so disgusted with myself and for my lack of gratitude. I knew that I was attracting these people and these conversations because I was in a negative moment. My soul went straight to prayer. This was the wake up call that I needed.


We get what we give. If we are negative, then negative will come into our lives; the same goes for positive energy.

This call back to gratitude was just what I needed. Focusing on everything blessed and positive in my life is the best soul food and that meal is called gratitude.

Laser Hair Removal, Long lasting manicures, and Exfoliated skin.

*I purchased all three of these systems on my own, they were not "gifted" to me.*

1. Tria Laser Hair Removal 4x: 

After blogging about this miracle worker I received an unprecedented amount of emails wanting to know more about this system. First of all, it is the only FDA approved at home laser hair removal device. You can use it on your body and your face.  THIS GEM WORKS! With that being said, it will not work on super light hair. In order for the laser to destroy the hair follicle, it has to first be able to detect the pigment within it. I have really enjoyed reading your success stories from using this device.

2. SEPHORA by OPI Gel-shine At-Home Gel Colour System: 

I never thought that I would enjoy painting my own nails, but I do now! They actually look better than ever and I don't have to pay someone to torture my cuticles and to absorb over an hour of my time.

This is the third system for me to try and it is far superior to the other two that I tried first. The LED light dries much quicker and the polishes are easy to apply, instead of being gloppy and hard to work with like the other systems. The Red Carpet Ready was just ok, and the professional shellac system that I purchased had a UV light. Just say No to the UV. It is like begging for hand wrinkles and skin cancer by using the UV lights.

3. Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System:

This one is a no brainer. Do you want your face to be nice and clean and for your serums and moisturizers to absorb better? Your skin will be clearer than ever.

Make your life easier and try one (or all) of these systems out! #Enablers #Unite #SkincareJunkies

Annoying hashtags need to happen some times. *smirk*

The Classics. Manolo, Chanel...

Less than a week ago we had snow here in Spokane. Since that snowy day we have had solid temps of 82-88 degrees. OK....

I threw my look for work at the Land of Vanity together so quick, literally at the crack of dawn, that I am quite pleased to even be wearing clothes.

These moments of haste call for the classics: LBD, leopard Manolo Blahniks, Tory Burch handbag, earrings, and my CHANEL cuff that I have had forever.

This girl had no time to pull out her warm weather wardrobe after the heat arrived. The only thing that I could do was shop for warm weather clothes. I was being lazy. I did not want to go digging in this heat and humidity for dresses. Shush you that are thinking "You want hot? Come to my town".  Guess what sister, have you ever had it snow and be a high of 29 degrees and then have it turn around to high temps, heat and humidity, after you shoveled snow, within one week? Magic eight ball says "No, no you have not".

Glow Time, an Intervention

After years of using Sunlabs self tanner I had to give myself a hardcore "come to Jesus" talk. I pretty much gave myself an intervention. Instead of wearing a nice glow, I became accustomed to sporting oompa-loompa orange. I did not realize how Snookie-esque (grotesque) I was looking! Not sure if it is just no longer working with my body chemistry or if my tastes simply changed. 

I am now using and loving the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow pads. This natural looking self tanner exfoliates while nourishing and repairing the skin. Talk about a winning beauty moment! I have found the tan to be very consistent with this product and non-staining. What self tanners are you loving? Do you use self tanner? Do you need an intervention?

1.  Nars 'Yachiyo' Brush  2. Urban Decay Flushed  3. Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads

Speaking of getting my glow on, I purchased the Urban Decay Naked Flushed palette during the last Sephora Friends and Family sale. I really did not expect to be blown away by this very simple looking compact of colors. I use my Nars 'Yachiyo' brush to sculpt cheeks and highlight.

The illuminator in the middle brings light to all the right areas without being too glittery. How they made the bronzer and blush to be universally flattering on everyone is beyond me. LOVE. I re-named this palette 'Pretty Girl'! 

Fresh Hair

I have figured out the secret to not hating getting my hair done. Its pretty simple really. All I have to do is wait too long to schedule a hair appointment. Three weeks too long as a matter of fact. That is all I need to make myself hate my hair and actually look forward to getting it done! Who knew that self loathing could be helpful! I was perfectly content to sit for hours yesterday while my mane got managed. There is nothing like fresh highlights!

Jeans: Seven for All Mankind, Booties: Giuseppe Zanotti

Casual Friday and Nene nails...

It's finally Friday! We made it through the week! Today I have to take Faith to an appointment with her   ENT (ears, nose, and throat) doctor. I have been going a bit stir crazy this week since we have been house bound. 

My bangs have entered into the annoying stage of being too long and too fluffy. I pretty much want to have a Britney Spears moment and shave my head several times a day thanks to the bangs. My temporary solution is to french braid them and hide then tuck them under the rest of my hair. Not sure if I am going to grow them out or get them trimmed at my hair appointment on Monday. 

What do you think? Keep the bangs or grow them out?

The rest of my hair is finally getting longer and healthier, about darn time!

THE OUTFIT

Tee: Forever 21, Jeans: Seven for all Mankind, Scarf: H&M (similar HERE), Bag: Louis Vuitton Artsy MM, Shoes: Tory Burch Caroline

Totally random, but this made me laugh and I had to share. Last night I was scratching my son's back and he said "I wish you still had your Nene nails, like when I was little. Your short nails don't do the job".  Yes, he was referencing Nene from RHOA. I used to rock me some long acrylic nails. Believe it or not (for those of you too young to remember) this was actually in style. *shudders*

Retail Therapy and Other delightful addictions...

My daughter Faith had her tonsils removed yesterday and will be home from school for a week. Today she is feeling pretty good after being miserable yesterday. I am so grateful that I am able to stay home with her while she recovers.  Retail therapy has been my main source of entertainment while I have been camped out next to Faith's bed. Unfortunately for my budget, just about every Friends and Family sale seems to be occurring this month and I can't pass up a good sale! I say unfortunately, but really these sales have been fantastic to boost my spring wardrobe! And honestly, I thought that I used considerable restraint while shopping the Saks Friends and Family sale. These lovelies are what I chose:

1. Gucci Young Project Sunglasses 2. Tory Burch Middy Satchel in Bright Poppy 3. Kate Spade Gingham wedge sandals 4. Tom Ford Beauty lipstick in "True Coral".  Get 25% off your Saks purchase with the code FRNFAM2 

The Tom Ford lipstick was not on the F&F sale and it is ridiculously over priced, but totally worth every cent. The pigment and quality of these creamy shades is so rich and long lasting that it now has a cult following. It is one of my all time favorite beauty "must haves". 

Speaking of must haves, this champagne is a new favorite of mine. Jerry just ordered a case to have on hand for moi. That should last me about a good solid week. HA!

Do any of you watch Married to Jonas? It is such a guilty pleasure of mine. The season premiere was on Sunday night and I was not disappointed. One of the reasons that I like Dani Jonas is because she is very honest about her battle with anxiety, something that I have dealt with since the day I was born. All of their family members and family drama crack me up! Jerry cannot stand this show, so I save it for the treadmill. All of my trash TV is consumed while on the tread. Here is a little to clip of MTJ to bring you all some joy too.