Rosy Lip

Let's talk….Rosy Lip.  I love a pretty pinky rose lip color.  This is probably one of the most popular lip shades, as it is pretty & classic.  The right shade can be worn beautifully with a smoky eye, soft eye, or minimal makeup.  A rosy lip can look very natural as it is close to actual lip shades.  This look can be simple or dressy.  I love this look on pale skin with a soft pink blush.

Checkout these variations of a rosy lip…….

Business Venture

I have been thinking long & hard about doing a part time gig with direct sales.  I really miss getting out, enjoying the company of others, & making a little of my own money.  I do not have any intentions of going with anything, such as I did with Mary Kay.  I plan on simply having fun & going light & easy breezy with it.

I am torn between two passions & two companies.  I am torn between Votre Vu Skincare & Makeup & Stella & Dot Jewelry.

Votre Vu has some TRULY AMAZING products, I certainly have a lot more passion for the products than I did Mary Kay.  I also LOVE the "soiree" concept as no one has to remove their makeup & reapply their "face", yet you're still learning proper skin care & makeup application….and with honest to goodness AMAZING products.  I love that the products have ingredients that a spa quality & natural.  The line is made in France equaling top of the line.  I have tried SO many products & have to say, everything I tried I was completely blown away by the results.  They also offer amazing client advantages.

Stella & Dot Jewelry has beautiful pieces & who doesn't LOVE jewelry?!  They are quality pieces occasionally seen on celebrities for fairly reasonable prices.  Stella & Dot has some pretty great offers for clients, as well.  Some of their pieces are SO beautiful.

I am torn as I love both companies & their concepts.  I of course have a true passion & love for skin care & makeup, but can't help pondering the jewelry alternative.

Please help me decide….which sounds more appealing to you? And which would make you want to get some friends together by simply popping a bottle of wine & having some fun while earning free stuff?

XO

I totally promise to not be as nuts as I was with Mary Kay but of course, will ask for your support hosting a get together.  : )

http://www.votrevu.com/corporate/public?page=/jsp/home.jsp


http://www.stelladot.com

Mani Monday

Happy Monday!!!  Hope you're starting your week on good note!  My polish for the week is a new Julep polish from the January box.  I chose the "Bombshell" collection, which includes a soft purply grey & a super sparkly gold.  I decided to go with the purply grey, which I love more than I anticipated.

Hope you like!!!

Julep Mae 

Hopes for 2014

I hope all of you had a wonderful Holiday season!  I definitely enjoyed this Holiday season, as it was our first Christmas & New Year with our daughter and we enjoyed time with friends and family.  I am anxious to see what this year has entailed for everyone.  There are babies on the way, shopping for homes, growing older & wiser, weddings, & business ventures.

We had one heck of a year.  A lot has changed & we look forward to some wonderful possibilities, that are on the horizon.  A few things that are nearing are Penelope turning 5 months, then (really?!) 6 months in February.  Not to mention, I'm turning a whopping 33 this Valentine's day, which has a cool ring to it….02/14/2014.

I do hope for growth within my blog, a possible part time business venture for myself, a possible pregnancy, shedding the baby weight, maybe even buying a home.  I do look forward to 2014 & bringing you some pretty cool blogs & especially more makeup videos!  Sorry for my lack of this past Mani Monday, I was set to do one but sliced my finger (while cooking) pretty bad & did not want to expose my open wound (near nail) to such elements.

As always, my resolutions are to become more open minded & be better than the year prior.  I look forward to 2014 & hope you do too.  It shall be a wonderful year for everyone!!

XO

Included are some past monthly progression photos of my sweet lil Penelope.

Citrus Lane December Box

December's Citrus Lane Box was very impressive compared to last month's box.  

As seen below our box contained a Handprint Keepsake, which is exciting.  I've been wanting to get one of these.  I am not sure if this will be an ornament, decor for Penelope's room or in the house, or maybe a gift for Grammie?!   Either way, I look forward to making this.  

We received a "lovey", aka "cozie" which was a pink piggy.  This is a great lovey as it is small & super soft.  We do own several lovies at this point but Penelope does seem to enjoy this one as well.  

The Rira Clutching Toy is pretty cool.  It is made of wood with fun vibrant colors.  It is made in Germany & stained rather than painted with nontoxic, water based colors.  The colored rings can be manipulated by turning & shake.  This simple toy is a favorite for baby Pipp.

Lastly, the Snuggly Lotion from Episencial.  This is an organic lotion for babies & children.  I love this lotion for the cherry almond scent.  I have tried it on Pipp & it is hydrating & nourishing, although her California Baby Calendula Cream is best for these chilly winter days.