Shirt+Dress

Love this FABULOUS silk brushstroke silk dress!! Just wanted to share this chic find of the week with you all and inspire you all with your fall attire! You can find this particular shirt dress, along with some other divine dresses, especially for work, at bananarepublic.

****Continue on with persistence and endurance....sometimes I need to take my own advice:)

Oxox

Perspective.

Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Love the ones who don't just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy. He just promised it would be worth it.

**Just wanted to give you all a little something to kick your week off with;)

Hope you all are feeling stylin' this Monday morning!!!!

Bendiciones.

Oxox

Frost.

So I was on the phone with my mom the other morning and she told me that they actually already had some frost that morning in Colorado. That is a sure sign that fall is moving in, and with it is a wardrobe change. Man I miss that! Living in a tropical climate has it's perks, but one of the downsides is the lack of seasonal change. True seasonal change, for those of us that grew up in a climate that really has one. Anyhow, for those of you that are slowly starting to have those cooler mornings and nights here are some transitional sweaters, that you can purchase or bring back out of the closet.

Ditch the sweatshirt hoody, and replace it with a sweater hoody for a look that is a little more 'put together'.

via victoriassecret

via bananarepublic

I love this buckle wrap sweater dress....via VS

Cotton Thermals and jeans are such a comfy, yet cute combo for fall...perfect for those football game get-togethers.


This deep cowl neck looks good with jeans, dress pants and skirts..so versatile. Great mix and match sweater.

all three of these are via victoriassecret

I love this drapy cardigan. Again so cute, and can go with so much. It's the perfect fall staple.

another lovely cardigan....

via bananarepublic

Living in a climate that is not ready for sweaters yet, or really at all, but want to keep up with the style change? Try a sweater vest then. These sweaters are super chic, yet still super cool....

via bananarepublic




this last sweater vest: via victoriassecret

Or, try a short sleeve sweater for those warmer fall climates...via BR.

Not much into sweaters? Go with a light jacket then.

This drawstring anorak jacket is perfect for fall and can work as a great staple, especially for the weekends.

This Draped collar and tie leather coat is also chic look. It is still light weight enough to not feel like you are all bundled up. Great for those evenings you are coming home after the sun has gone down.

Both jackets above can be found via lanebryant.

via bananarepublic

Happy Weekend all!!!

Oxox

It could be from what you are eating....

Are you in your thirties (or somewhat close to) and wondering why your skin looks like a hormonal teenager sometimes? Or feel like you paid your dues with acne in your teens, and you thought once you were really an adult that you would never see another pimple again? 54% of women of age 25 or older actually suffer from acne and if acne is something that you have always had to deal with, off and on since your teens, then the cause of it could actually be what you are eating. Yes, it really could be from a food allergy. I recently read here @ highonhealth that many people have cured their acne through what they are eating. Wheat and dairy (cow's milk) are the most common culprits, but eggs, nuts, soy, fish, shellfish and gluten are all foods that can cause a food allergy as well. Food allergies cause an inflammatory reaction with in your body, and acne is definitely an inflammatory result.

I know that when my skin is looking all dewy, and clear I definitely feel better about my over all appearance. I can only imagine that most of you feel the same way.....especially if you are a 'grown up' women in you thirties. If you suspect that this could be the case for you, then try eliminating certain foods for one month and see if it helps your skin. You could also always go get tested for food allergies, but it's worth saving some money right off of the bat and trying it out for yourself. If you're not sure then just try paying attention to your body, and skin in particular, when you are eating certain foods and see if you find any type of flare up when you do eat a certain food....if so then eliminate it and see what happens. Another reminder to also get that water in, and lots of it, daily;)

If you are suffering from acne, check this site out http://www.highonhealth.com/ Fran is a women who cured her acne naturally, and shares her secrets, along with so many other great health related topics, with you.

** A great make up tip for dealing with acne is to wear a warm pink lip stick. It naturally gives an illusion of a more even skin tone, and draws attention away from the blemishes!

Happy Monday!!!

Oxox

Black Out

So I know that Labor Day is right around the corner, which means that some of you follow the no opened toe "rule". I am not one that has always followed it because we always still have such beautiful weather through out September in Colorado, and I know that once I put my sandals away they are not coming back out for a good amount of time. Being that darker colors are resurfacing due to Fall rolling in, now is a great time to try black on your nails. I know that this has been popular for a while, but I also know there are many of you that feel like black is a little extreme. It might feel like it at first, but it actually looks pretty good on the toes, and I love it on the finger nails. Plus it always go with everything. I think if you try it out, you will be pleasantly surprised at how good it actually does look. So, if you have wanted to try this popular color out, now is a great time to go for it.

* Just can't do the black? Then try a dark blue.....

.....or even a grey. These are both great alternative colors to the black, that look good, and they are different from the usual wine reds, and dark purples that we see when using darker colors on our nails.

Have a great weekend that is almost HERE!!

I heard this just a couple of days ago, and wanted to share, encourage and inspire you: "A way to conquer fear is through knowledge"

Blessings lovelies!!!

Oxox

Distractions....

Sorry for being such a bad blogger lately! I have had some 'distractions' lately and just haven't put the time aside to blog!! They just get the best of me!




I will be back on the ball and more focused soon enough! Plus I figure that many of your are busy with the summer beat, and heat;), to be on you PC's as much too!

Blessings to all, and whatever it is that you are wanting, going for, and pushing towards....don't stop!!


Oxox

Slip into something comfortable...

Calfskin slingback, Ralph Lauren Collection, $695



Thought I'd show you a little eye candy to start your Monday off!


Blessings this week!!


Oxox