tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21485696130590190632024-03-09T03:13:54.218-07:00a glamorous demeanorfashion, beauty and glamour for you, your life and homeLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-6195750266256175622011-03-23T00:10:00.000-06:002011-03-23T00:10:22.287-06:00Moved....So,<br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-8846333502677918892011-02-27T22:01:00.000-07:002011-02-27T22:01:21.186-07:00Oscar 2011 Red CarpetAnother award season has come to a close, I can't believe it has gone by so fast! The Oscars are like the Super Bowl of Hollywood and the fashion is usually just as important as who takes home the statuette. There wasn't anything super daring on the carpet this year - lots of nude/illusion dresses and pretty pastels. Some stars that usually come out with amazing gowns failed to wow me this year, unfortunately. Here are my picks for best and worst dressed:<br />
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</b></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-41468811513723878312011-02-26T18:47:00.000-07:002011-02-26T18:47:47.588-07:00Traveling Must-HavesSince I'm in my last year of school and working from home, I wanted to take advantage of the time I have left to travel to a few places over the spring, summer and hopefully fall (we are planning a NYC trip on the weekend of 9/11, for the 10 year anniversary). Here is my summer outfit of choice: shorts, t-shirt or tank top and flip-flops. Yes, I'm a Californian through and through. This summer I want to step out of my box and wear cute, but comfortable, things when I travel. Since the summer clothes are finally making their way to the racks around here I thought I'd share some things I think would be perfect for traveling.<br />
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**Side note: Here in Denver, it's the strangest thing. BATHING SUITS are on the racks after Christmas. It's snowing outside and there's nothing but tank tops and bathing suits for sale. Good luck finding a sweater. Seriously.**<br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-66888363728097308682011-02-14T16:47:00.000-07:002011-02-14T16:47:12.454-07:00New Fave PurchasesA couple of weeks ago, I got a Target gift card for my birthday! I'm ob-sessed with Target and having some free money was perfect :)<div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been wanting the Clarisonic for a while now, but the hefty price tag never seemed like a good purchase for me. Recently, Oil of Olay came out with a super inexpensive version and I was dying to try it. I watched tons of reviews on YouTube to make sure it was something I wanted to buy. Simply put, I love it. The vibration gives me a face massage and the soft bristles clean and smooth out my pores. A small sample exfoliating cleanser comes with the kit and I like it, though you can use whatever your favorite face products are too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm addicted to products that give me a facial-like treatment at home. This sauna mask heats up on contact, giving your face a warm, gentle cleansing. The warmth opens up the pores and the product deep cleanses skin in just a couple of minutes. I like the product because it feels creamy enough to add moisture to my skin while working to clean it at the same time. LOVE.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I'm no longer living near the coast (insert sad face here) I'm obsessed with things that smell tropical. This gentle body scrub is made with coconut oil, apricot seeds and hibiscus. It smells delicious and gets me in the mood for summer. Since the scrub consists of apricot seeds, it's important to remember not to use it on the face or anything...that's just dangerous! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-66423361868669593382011-02-12T17:18:00.000-07:002011-02-12T17:18:06.642-07:00New Motivation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQTEERLvrmE/TVcjBnpYV0I/AAAAAAAABCs/g8C2N21IWr0/s1600/Ree+Drummond.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQTEERLvrmE/TVcjBnpYV0I/AAAAAAAABCs/g8C2N21IWr0/s320/Ree+Drummond.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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It's been a while since I've blogged. My willpower for blogging comes and goes, but lately I've been feeling like it's something I should be putting more effort into. Today I had the pleasure of meeting this fabulous lady, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">The Pioneer Woman</a> and someone in the audience asked her about blogging. She said that it just started with a simple template (like this one) and it evolved into what it is now. That struck me in particular, because I think I've spent so much time worrying about whether or not I was sticking to a single topic or theme on my blog.<br />
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For those of you who have been reading my blog, I thank you! I'm planning on taking the foundation I've already placed and building on it with a little bit of everything that I love or enjoy in my daily life.<br />
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Glamour is everywhere.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-86867782365848711352011-01-31T14:29:00.001-07:002011-01-31T14:31:26.067-07:00SAG Awards Red Carpet<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">In case you didn't know, last night the Screen Actors Guild Awards were on! These awards are often very different from the Golden Globe, both in the red carpet fashions and award winners. There were tons of dresses I loved last night, with only a few that didn't do it for me.</span><br />
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To keep it modern, I kept the skin dewy with shimmering eyes and added a pop of matte texture on the lips,” said Vanessa</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; 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outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eyes</strong><i>: Calanque Trio Eyeshadow, Hollywoodland Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo, Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara</i></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lips</strong><i>: Vesuvio Pure Matte Lipstick</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F1-wW96YX68/TTPH2rNv6BI/AAAAAAAABBg/-efDjNJOEfQ/s1600/Olivia+Wilde+Makeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_F1-wW96YX68/TTPH2rNv6BI/AAAAAAAABBg/-efDjNJOEfQ/s320/Olivia+Wilde+Makeup.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic;">NARS worked with celebrity makeup artist Spencer Barnes to create presenter Olivia Wilde’s glowing look for the 68th annual Golden Globe Awards.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Olivia’s look was inspired by images she collected of what she refers to as ‘the French girl.’ I wanted her skin to be fresh and clean with eyes that extended outward. Touches of rose gold and sheer pink-veiled lips completed her youthful coquette-ish look,” Spencer said.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Face</strong><i>: Sheer Glow Foundation, PRO-PRIME Multi Protect Primer With SPF, Copacabana Illuminator, Amour Blush</i></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eyes</strong><i>: PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Nouveau Monde Duo Eyeshadow, Hollywoodland Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, Mambo Eyeliner Pencil, Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara</i></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lips</strong><i>: Fantasia Lipliner Pencil, Madere Pure Matte Lipstick, Frivolous Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil</i></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F1-wW96YX68/TTPIc2jYOlI/AAAAAAAABBk/kh4MsZSSOVw/s1600/Julia+Stiles+makeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F1-wW96YX68/TTPIc2jYOlI/AAAAAAAABBk/kh4MsZSSOVw/s320/Julia+Stiles+makeup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><i>Julia had an elegant, long black gown so we wanted the beauty look to be sophisticated and sexy, but also to keep it fresh since the red carpet is during the daytime. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><i>We wanted her skin to be luminous and glowing so I used COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation for a luxurious flawless finish and then used a coral shimmer blush to give her a sunkissed glow.</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><i>On the eyes I created a light smoky eye by lining the top and bottom with COVERGIRL LiquiLineBlast in Silver Spark and applying a dark matte taupe eye shadow. I finished the eyes with two coats of COVERGIRL LashBlast Fusion.</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><i>On her lips we wanted to create a deep berry pop of color so I used COVERGIRL Lip Perfection in Euphoria.</i></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 12px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/">Temptalia</a> for many other looks and tutorials. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-10201743968459625072011-01-16T21:21:00.003-07:002011-01-16T21:55:37.379-07:00Golden Globes Red CarpetWhew, that was a long 5 hours! There were plenty of amazing dresses on the carpet this year, and a few I could have done without. Here are some of my faves:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">and the not so faves: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A special award goes to worst dressed couple: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who were your hits and misses?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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So, we're one week into the new year. How many resolutions have been broken?? I've been doing okay, but not as well as I should! I didn't make many resolutions, but rather 'lifestyle changes' that I'd like to accomplish over the next year. Here are a few:<br />
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*<b>Save money</b>. While I need to pad the savings account, I want to save money to do more worthwhile things in my remaining months here in Denver. Go to a <a href="http://www.thecornerofficedenver.com/">fabulous restaurant</a> downtown, check out a play or visit an <a href="http://www.denverartmuseum.org/explore_art/temporaryExhibitionDetails/exhibitionId--201322/exhibitionType--Upcoming">exhibit at the art museum</a>, get dressed up for a night at a <a href="http://www.theoxfordhotel.com/the-cruise-room.html">martini lounge</a>...you know, the <i>fun </i>things.<br />
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*<b>Get in shape</b>. This is a given. Need some motivation?? Just shop for a bathing suit at <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear">Victoria's Secret</a>. Browsing the bathing suits really showed me I have a lot of work to do.<br />
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*<b>Cook better</b>. I love watching Food Network, reading though my food magazines or checking out websites like this one, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen-blog/">The Pioneer Woman</a>, to get ideas for cooking. I want to cook these delicious meals and eat better in the process. No more junk food for me!<br />
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Those are the big ones for me. By working on them, I'll be working on all areas of my life for the better. What kind of things are you working on to improve this year?Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-72861218975061596582011-01-08T18:15:00.003-07:002011-01-09T14:26:16.918-07:00Scarf Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_F1-wW96YX68/TSkLzT4HV3I/AAAAAAAABAE/IkruYavP_Kk/s1600/Scarves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_F1-wW96YX68/TSkLzT4HV3I/AAAAAAAABAE/IkruYavP_Kk/s320/Scarves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I love the look of scarves on others, but as soon as I have one for myself I'm at a loss of what to do with it except sling it around my neck. My favorite beauty guru, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MichellePhan">Michelle Phan</a>, uploaded a new video <i>7 Ways to Wear a Scarf</i> on YouTube and it gave me so many amazing ideas, I thought I'd share!<br />
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I've also been having one of those (quarterly, it seems) mind awakenings. Call it maturity if you will, but things are changing around the Leiva household. There have been plenty of things I am working through in my mind, and can't wait to tackle them all in the coming months. I'll be sharing them with my New Year's post in just a couple weeks, and hopefully see what everyone else is planning to do with the new year as well.<br />
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Finally, I've been waiting for this time since last year. Tomorrow, the Golden Globe nominations will be announced and I can't wait! I love the Golden Globes because they honor both television and movies, both of which I love dearly :)<br />
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Here are some of the shows/films I am rooting for and I can't wait to get the final results bright and early tomorrow!<br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now that I've taken it home and given it to our friends, I feel like I need to do something else. Today, as I was looking around on blogs, I came across a new one -- <a href="http://gcdstudios.blogspot.com/">GCD Studios</a>. (Thanks, Kipp!) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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I love reading all types of blogs -- from fashion and beauty to home and garden. One of my new favorite blogs to read is <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">The Pioneer Woman</a>. My friend Kipp, who has an amazing blog <a href="http://shinythingsdistractme.blogspot.com/">Shiny Things Distract Me</a> which I think everyone should read, enlightened me to Ms. Ree Drummond a.k.a The Pioneer Woman.<br />
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Everything you could possibly be interested in, she has on her blog. No joke-- she has everything!! If you are drawing a blank as to what to make for the holidays, I highly suggest you check out her cooking section, which has delicious looking dishes that will impress anyone. I've been in a baking mood, and seeing all of the amazing pies has made me want to step outside of the typical pumpkin pie box and try something new for the holidays.<br />
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Need some holiday gift ideas? Well, you're in luck because she has that. Going on vacation and want a tour of the hotel room before you get there. She has. those. too. I told you I wasn't joking!<br />
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Does anyone one else have favorite blogs to share?Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-70611045062100391152010-11-18T09:31:00.000-07:002010-11-17T21:43:14.713-07:00Holiday Eating...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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After quite a few years of renting, I'm ready to begin thinking a home is somewhere in the future. I want my own mid-century, modern decor/open floor plan home with my own pool and aromatherapy garden. Clearly, I've been watching too much HGTV. Within the past few months, the hubby and I have decided it's time to grow up and start saving money and paying down bills once and for all. He read Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover and came out with some decent advice. Me, well I need something a little more up my alley. Last week, we went to Barnes & Noble, and I went to the Financial Advice section. That's where I saw this book:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">P.S. I bought the book on Amazon, used, and in perfect condition for $4. What a bargain AND it was at my house within two days!</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-70082927025033169832010-10-21T06:15:00.002-06:002010-10-21T06:15:01.215-06:00Early Wake Up!Tuesdays and Thursdays are hard days for me, because I have to get up at 6 a.m. to go to school. The sun doesn't even get up that early! Throw in freezing Colorado weather and you have a torturous wake-up call. When I get up, the first thing I do is go to the computer. I read Twitter and listen to some music to try and wake myself up as best as possible. This morning, I think this song did just the trick!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xctqrs_david-guetta-when-love-takes-over_music">David Guetta - When Love Takes Over </a></b></span><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xctqrs_david-guetta-when-love-takes-over_music"></a></b></span><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xctqrs_david-guetta-when-love-takes-over_music"></a></b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xctqrs_david-guetta-when-love-takes-over_music"></a></b></div><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xctqrs_david-guetta-when-love-takes-over_music"></a></b>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-55865858797235004162010-10-20T07:17:00.001-06:002010-10-20T07:17:00.877-06:00It's Pumpkin Time!In just a few short days, Halloween will be upon us again. I love Halloween, but for a different reason than everyone else. It's the anniversary of my first date with the hubs! This year we will be celebrating NINE (!) years together!! It's so hard to believe we've been together since we were a ripe age of 18, and it's gone by too fast. When we reminisce of those awesome times of being carefree with piles of money in the bank because we hadn't discovered credit cards, it feels like another life.<br />
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Anyways, each year we get three semi-small pumpkins to create a little family. One for the each of us and our dog gets his own. Typically, we do a traditional jack-o-lantern in the front with some sort of tribute to our anniversary on the back. Here is the back of last year's pumpkin:<br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-3734127108160100852010-10-19T08:00:00.001-06:002010-10-19T08:00:05.888-06:0010 Beauty Steals Under $20For the past few weeks, I've been updating my beauty goods either because they've needed replacement or I need to change out shades and colors from summer. As a product junkie, I've tried plenty of things and since I've put myself on a home-saving budget I need to be picky with things I buy. Here are my current 10 beauty steals under $20:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F1-wW96YX68/TLtI-qu8GXI/AAAAAAAAA7w/0YsjgYzWcs4/s1600/Body+Wash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F1-wW96YX68/TLtI-qu8GXI/AAAAAAAAA7w/0YsjgYzWcs4/s200/Body+Wash.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bath and Body Works Body Wash </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Black Currant Vanilla $13</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-5904802896232736992010-10-18T08:00:00.000-06:002010-10-18T08:00:04.415-06:00Stylish Booties for FallI really like boots for the fall, though because I'm pretty short I have a hard time finding boots that look good on me. The perfect compromise for wearing boots is with the ankle-sized style since they are easily paired with jeans and other fall-favorite outfits. Here are some amazing shoes that I would really love to have waiting for me in my closet:<br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-45765006654665297322010-10-17T12:27:00.001-06:002010-10-17T12:27:45.455-06:00Beauty Calls for Drastic MeasuresI took my trusty Glamour Magazine to school with me the other day so I could have some educational reading between classes. As I flipped through the pages, something kept coming up in many of the beauty articles: fish oil capsules.<br />
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Georgia boutique owner in New York City said that one of her little beauty tricks to repair hair was to take two fish oils each day. A few pages later, fish oil capsules were said to moisturize the skin, improve brain and eye health and support the joints and heart.<br />
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Even <a href="http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20411530,00.html">Health.com</a> explains how beneficial omega-3 fish oil pills are: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><i> </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><i>Fish oil contains two main types of omega-3 fatty acids: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). DHA keeps the brain functioning properly. And EPA greatly benefits skin by regulating oil production to boost hydration and prevent acne, and by delaying the skin’s aging process to stave off wrinkles. A 2005 study in the</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><i> </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><em>Journal of Lipid Research</em></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><i>discovered that EPA can help block the release of the UV-induced enzymes that eat away at our collagen, causing lines and sagging skin. Because EPA is both an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent, it can protect against sun damage and help repair it.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Since it's starting to get colder and drier around here, I was all for trying this beauty regimen. I should also mention I have an aversion to large vitamins or supplements. Gag. I bought my large bottle of omega-3's at Target and went home. Once I opened the bottle, I was horrified at the size. They were larger than large, and I was already panicking. After a few seconds of convincing, I finally took it. Whew, that was tough! </span></span></i></span><br />
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What other vitamins or supplements do you swear by?Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219870239743415556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148569613059019063.post-71928931293328435022010-10-15T15:02:00.001-06:002010-10-15T15:02:45.494-06:00Brooches and BaublesYesterday I mentioned that I am really loving the style influence of Mad Men. Though the show tries to stick to the actual time period as best as possible, there are definitely plenty of outfits and accessories out there that allow you to embrace the girly, classic look without looking old fashioned. Brooches, in the past, have felt too old for me. I have my grandmother's beautiful Cameo Lady brooch, but never wore it with anything as it's an heirloom. Now, brooches feel like a gorgeous accessory to add to any scarf, coat or sweater now that it's getting colder.<br />
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Never worn a brooch before or don't know how to add it into your wardrobe? Check out <a href="http://fashionstyleadvice.com/how-to-wear-a-brooch/">How to Wear A Brooch</a> by Fashion Style Advice. As for some of my favorite styles, check out what I've found:<br />
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