I had the intention of blogging over the past few days. Several things: a DIY, a picture-proof of how well UD Eye Potion works (much like my Paint Pot post), and maybe even a recipe. That did not happen. My bad. I've been working a little in the house over the past couple of days and then I woke up this morning sick and ended up spending a combined four house finding a doctor, going to the doctor, and waiting and waiting on a prescription.
Quick story on this. When I was talking with the nurse about my medical history, I made it a point to say I was allergic to sulfa drugs. (I think) I saw her write it down. I finally get with the doctor for the verdict; I have an infection and he writes the rx. I drop off the rx, come back in an hour, and the pharmacists asks, "Are you allergic to sulfa?" Yes... "This antibiotic has sulfa, do you want us to call in for a different antibiotic?" Yes... Duh... I'd like to avoid purple whelps all over my body this weekend, thanks. So frustrating. Especially as I was starting to feel worse, and worse throughout the night. Good news is that I finally got my drugs and I am feeling better. Hopefully better enough to wake up, take care of a few errands, and then, maybe, blog!
10.14.2010
10.13.2010
The Verdict is Here:
After much back and forth debating, I've finally decided to just keep it within the family - Bride's Eye View posts will be on Dwelling&Telling. It's easier for all parties involved.
I'm super excited to finally get started on these bad boys. I've already started a list of post topics to share.
Unless some free time appears in my near future, these posts will not being until early next week. My family is coming to visit this weekend, so between family and football, I won't have much time to blog.
Woop. Woop. I'm super excited to share everything I learned and did!
I'm super excited to finally get started on these bad boys. I've already started a list of post topics to share.
Unless some free time appears in my near future, these posts will not being until early next week. My family is coming to visit this weekend, so between family and football, I won't have much time to blog.
Woop. Woop. I'm super excited to share everything I learned and did!
10.12.2010
Cool Weather Staples
Just when Fall starts rolling around and the weather is verging on cool, I like to sport the shorts and long sleeve look. This look definitely falls into my favorites category. Something about pairing shorts with long sleeves is nautical and fresh, and straight out of a Spring LL Bean ad - I love it.
We were in Gap over the weekend and they were having a sale on striped and solid colored SuperSoft Long Sleeve T-shirts. I picked up four - two solids and two stripes (I never ever follow that shopping rule that states, don't buy several colors of the same piece. my rule is, if it works, it works, so stock up.). They are perfect. And don't let the "t-shirt" label through you off - they are exceptionally thick and warm. So you can be sure that I will be wearing my shorts/long sleeve look until I need some warmth around my chicken legs.
These shirts are also a great buy not only because they were on sale, but because of their versatility. They can be paired with skinny jeans, a blazer, and boots; they can be dressed up with a colorful scarf, ,chunky necklace, or long pendant necklace; and they can be tucked into a skirt for an even dressier look.
It's always a good idea to invest in basics.
We were in Gap over the weekend and they were having a sale on striped and solid colored SuperSoft Long Sleeve T-shirts. I picked up four - two solids and two stripes (I never ever follow that shopping rule that states, don't buy several colors of the same piece. my rule is, if it works, it works, so stock up.). They are perfect. And don't let the "t-shirt" label through you off - they are exceptionally thick and warm. So you can be sure that I will be wearing my shorts/long sleeve look until I need some warmth around my chicken legs.
These shirts are also a great buy not only because they were on sale, but because of their versatility. They can be paired with skinny jeans, a blazer, and boots; they can be dressed up with a colorful scarf, ,chunky necklace, or long pendant necklace; and they can be tucked into a skirt for an even dressier look.
It's always a good idea to invest in basics.
10.11.2010
HELP I Have a Dilemma
I've mentioned in at lease one post that I'm planning on doing a series of Bride's Eye View (BEV) posts. These posts are more or less going to be a compilation of tips I feel like sharing from what I learned, DIY and personal touches I added into our day, and things about our wedding in general. Exciting, right? Right!
The dilemma: I cannot decide if I should made an entire new blog for this or if I should just incorporate a few posts a week on this blog. I just cannot do a one week sharing of everything. I have way too much that I want to share and doing it all in one week would become a full time job.
Making a new blog for BEV:
Pros: The posts would not get mixed into my posts here.
They could be organized better.
If bride-to-bes stumbled onto my blog they would not have to sift through everything else I write about.
Cons: Any of you who want to read it would have to go to a completely different page.
I'd have to manage two blogs (not that that's too difficult, it's just nice only dealing with one).
Once I finish posting all my thoughts, tips, and info on our wedding, the blog will just stop.
So the pros are out-weighing the cons right now, but I still can't decide. What do you all think? (If you read my blog, I am begging you to comment and voice your opinion, please!) I don't know what to do.
The dilemma: I cannot decide if I should made an entire new blog for this or if I should just incorporate a few posts a week on this blog. I just cannot do a one week sharing of everything. I have way too much that I want to share and doing it all in one week would become a full time job.
Making a new blog for BEV:
Pros: The posts would not get mixed into my posts here.
They could be organized better.
If bride-to-bes stumbled onto my blog they would not have to sift through everything else I write about.
Cons: Any of you who want to read it would have to go to a completely different page.
I'd have to manage two blogs (not that that's too difficult, it's just nice only dealing with one).
Once I finish posting all my thoughts, tips, and info on our wedding, the blog will just stop.
So the pros are out-weighing the cons right now, but I still can't decide. What do you all think? (If you read my blog, I am begging you to comment and voice your opinion, please!) I don't know what to do.
10.08.2010
With and Without a Paint Pot
So in my September Favorites post I mentioned that I had really been enjoying my MAC Paint Pot. It works as a base to help your eyeshadow stay on throughout the day, keep it from creasing, and it really intensifies the color. Below is a picture I just took. I have a swatch of just the Paint Pot in Rubenesque (1.) then I used three different eye shadow colors to swatch with and without the Paint Pot underneath.
1. Paint Pot by itself. You can see it's a really gorgeous pink/gold iridescent color. And it can definitely be worn by itself.
2., 4., and 6. Are three different colors that are put on top of the Paint Pot.
3., 5., and 7. Same colors but without being put over a Paint Pot
If you look at the picture and do a color to color comparison (i.e. compare 2. and 3.) you will see just how much the Paint Pot works to really intensify the color of the shadow. It makes the color more vibrant and more true to what you are actually seeing in the shadow's pan.
I image that different colored Paint Pots will intensify the colors differently. Black or matte neutral would have a totally different effect; however, it would still work to make the colors more vibrant in one way or another.
If you are interested in a Paint Pot, I would definitely encourage you to go to your closest MAC counter and talk with someone or play with the Paint Pots yourself. It's fun.
1. Paint Pot by itself. You can see it's a really gorgeous pink/gold iridescent color. And it can definitely be worn by itself.
2., 4., and 6. Are three different colors that are put on top of the Paint Pot.
3., 5., and 7. Same colors but without being put over a Paint Pot
If you look at the picture and do a color to color comparison (i.e. compare 2. and 3.) you will see just how much the Paint Pot works to really intensify the color of the shadow. It makes the color more vibrant and more true to what you are actually seeing in the shadow's pan.
I image that different colored Paint Pots will intensify the colors differently. Black or matte neutral would have a totally different effect; however, it would still work to make the colors more vibrant in one way or another.
If you are interested in a Paint Pot, I would definitely encourage you to go to your closest MAC counter and talk with someone or play with the Paint Pots yourself. It's fun.
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