What’s BB Cream? Why do I need to know about it? What does it do? Who am I? How did I end up here? Who are you? Sorry. We’re not going to get into an existential discussion today, we’re just here to talk about makeup. Which is what BB cream is: makeup. For your face. That’s usually where makeup goes, on your face. (ignore me. it’s a rainy day over here, I’m all sorts of confused about life) Let’s talk…
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Summer is here and we all want that beautiful glow that goes with it… without the skin cancer or sunburn. I feel ya! Heck, I have two little black babies who just have to step outside and they have the most beautiful tans meanwhile mommas wearing a big hat as white as a ghost. It’s rough. Thank goodness for bronzer! No worries! Today I have a bronzed summer makeup look for you. It’s rather easy and with a few steps…
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It’s wedding season. While you may be jumping up and down in excitement for your friends who will be tying the knot, you might also be dreading finding something to wear. Never fear! Consider this your guide to plus size dresses wedding edition. The first step in finding your perfect outfit is to know a little about the wedding. I’ve attended weddings that range from sit-down catered affairs to sitting on hay bales in a grove of trees to a…
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Your face is pretty important to you, no? I like mine, even if my neck is starting to betray me by sinking into my chest. Why didn’t I know about this in my twenties? If you’re young and hot (which, duh, of course you are!) be kind to your neck. Wear sunscreen with 100 billion SPF, wear hats everywhere, MOISTURIZE! Still, we all have to do our part to make sure we have a lovely face to present to ourselves…
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If you’ve never tried a fish tail braid before, today’s the day! I think every gal should have one good braid in her hair styling arsenal: French braid, traditional braid or otherwise. Especially because Summer is nearly here with all it’s relaxed styles, balmy afternoons and beachy vibes. And I love it. As you might have guessed, I’m a big fan of simple. Simple hair, simple outfits. I am a mom of two boys and I want to be cute…
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Did you know that a few pretty Spring accessories can amp up your travel wardrobe without tipping the baggage scales? Yep. It’s the little things that make all the difference when it comes to traveling in style. As it is, being part of the jet set comes with its own awesome skill set – understanding middle seat etiquette, getting the most mileage out of that carry-on space, and a carefully curated pile of tried-and-true clothes that don’t require any extra thought when…
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Summer is almost here! Summer is the best time, of all the times in the whole long years in my life. That whole sentence sounded like gobbledygook which isn’t a real word but spell-check just allowed it, so who am I to judge? Before we even really get started though, I want to apologize to those of you in the southern hemisphere. Just bookmark this post and save it for next year, and then when I’m layering and freezing and…
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Every woman needs approximately one billion pair of shoes. Shoes for rain, for snow, for roaming around inside the house, for coffee lunch dates with the girls, for date night, for the beach and the pool, a good pair of shoes for traveling, the grocery store and the carpool pick up lane, and a few for the office. Almost every woman I know needs shoes just because sometimes she sees a pair and knows they’ll be her new best friends,…
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It’s like a double whammy for clothes shopping: plus size petite. Ugh. Let me explain. In fashion-lingo the word “petite” means under 5’4″. At 5’2″ I easily fall into that category. Finding clothing for a petite woman can be difficult, but for a plus sized petite woman? It’s nearly impossible. With regular length pants, I can wear heels and make them work. Otherwise they’re simply too long (see my favorite pair of slacks, below). With a dress or a blouse sized…
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