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Jean Trends for 2014

July 15, 2014 by Greta Brinkley 21 Comments

This post brought to you by Hollister Co. All opinions are 100% mine. Yes, I realize that summer just started, and it's hard to believe that fall is right around the corner. But it's true! Of course, we all need jeans. Here are the hot jean trends for Fall 2014, featuring styles from Hollister Co. Why Hollister Co., you ask? Because they have great features in their denim that flatters ...

What is Beauty?

July 7, 2014 by Greta Brinkley 6 Comments

Special thanks to Almay for sponsoring the What is Beauty conversation What is beauty? Really, what is it? We’re bombarded all the time with articles or reports on how to be more beautiful. And what’s considered to be beauty seems to change season by season. Dictionary.com defines beauty as the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep ...

Low Calorie 4th of July Cocktails for Your Party

July 3, 2014 by Greta Brinkley 19 Comments

4th of July is one of the times of the year where everyone gets together to enjoy the good times. Celebrations generally revolve around food, beverage, and generally having a good time. Try one, or more, of these low calorie 4th of July cocktails at your gathering this year. The are so good, you won't even miss the calories! Not quite what you’re looking for? Check out more 4th of ...

4th of July Style | Five Easy Pieces

July 3, 2014 by Greta Brinkley 7 Comments

4th of July is almost upon us. It’s not too late to get all decked out for the holiday. Never fear, though. We’re gonna get you all fixed up with 4th of July style while still looking good, and not going too overboard with Patriotic Spirit. Check out Going for the Gold for additional 4th of July style ideas. ...

SpaRitual Lip Gloss Review

June 30, 2014 by Greta Brinkley 16 Comments

Press samples SpaRitual recently released a new line of lip glosses. Now, we all know SpaRitual for their amazing nail polishes. What makes the SpaRitual lip gloss line so good, you ask? Well, lots of things. They’re loaded with good for you ingredients like cocoa butter, coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter, and more. Many of these ingredients are certified organic, too. No bad things ...

True Blood Inspired Cocktails

June 23, 2014 by Greta Brinkley 7 Comments

Well, it’s finally happening. True Blood is coming to an end. I never thought that it would end – at least I was hoping not. How am I watching? With a couple of True Blood inspired cocktails, of course. Make one of these to celebrate the beginning of the end of one of the guiltiest pleasures on TV. ...

Merle Norman Spring Makeup Review

June 4, 2014 by Greta Brinkley 28 Comments

Recently, I had the opportunity to check out a few items from Merle Norman’s new Spring 2014 makeup line. We all know about Merle Norman and their quality products, but I have to admit – it had been a while since I’d tried anything from the line. For some reason, Merle Norman just never seems to be one of the brands that I seek out. ...

Whole Foods Gift Basket for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2014 by Greta Brinkley 16 Comments

Special thanks to Whole Foods for providing us product for a Whole Foods gift basket. Sometimes, when you have someone that’s a little hard to shop for, you have to think outside of the box. My mom happens to be one of those people. She doesn’t really want anything, but I don’t want to not get her a gift. What is a fantastic daughter to do? I put together a gift basket of things that ...