Style, Beauty, and Fashion | for Real People
When I was in middle school, I lived in T shirts and boxer shorts. It was definitely the style back then, and my mom sewed, so she would make me a ton of pairs. I was reading some fashion magazine, and it said to keep either your tops or bottoms solid, and the rest prints. That way you could mix and match your items more easily. Fast forward 20-ish years, and that advice has ...
Editorial Samples. There are times that you need a good pair of work boots. Maybe you’re into gardening, and you have a fall and/or winter garden. Or livestock on a farm or ranch. Perhaps you like to get out in the country and be one with nature, riding ATVs and having fun. Heck, maybe it’s as simple as you have inclement weather in your area. As I write this, we’re having heavy rains, and I’m ...
This Lotion for Dry Skin post was inspired by Amlactin editorial samples received. Now that fall is here, it’s starting to bring those colder temps. Along with the colder temperatures comes howling winds. Okay, maybe they’re not howling, but they can be pretty cold, and chill you straight to the bone. This weather not only makes you cold, it wreaks havoc on your skin. One of the ways that we ...
This post contains affiliate links. I am a sucker for nail polish. I'm pretty sure I've mentioned that a time or two hundred. There isn't a color I can't stand, and I will rarely leave a store without at least one new bottle. It's a problem. Not for me, but others view it that way. If you’re starting to feel the holiday vibes, then you’ll want to check out a new ...
If you haven't figured it out yet, I am ALL ABOUT the shoes. I'm really not sure when this obsession started, but I have always loved fashion. Especially shoes. Which is weird, because I spend like 70% of my time barefoot. One of the things I've noticed among my friends, and even in my own extensive shoe wardrobe, is that we seem to be missing some of the basics. Oh sure, I have leopard ...
One of the things I look for in a wardrobe is the ability to mix and match my pieces. By doing this, I can afford to splurge on some really crazy items, like floral combat boots and really great quality items like a nice camel coat. I am totally in love with stripes. They're my boo. No really. If I have a choice of patterns, I almost always choose stripes. it's ...
There are a few Halloween costumes that are total fall backs. Angry mom, a baby, punk rocker, and to some extent, a cat. That doesn't mean that your last minute DIY black cat Halloween costume has to be lame. Nope. Being a cat for Halloween doesn't have to be sleazy either. This is a cute costume that's a little bit sexy-cute, but isn't showing a lot of skin. Totally ...
A fortune teller is a really easy costume to put together - even at the last minute. You just need a blouse, a long skirt, and a bunch of jewelry. A crystal ball is a great prop, but if you don't have one, don't worry about it. With a few simple pieces, you can create a DIY fortune teller Halloween costume quickly and easily. You probably already have a lot of these items hanging around. ...
