what i wore.... one top, two outfits.

Thrifted top Express, tank F21, skinnies Abercrombie, leopard flats Old Navy, bracelets Stella and Dot.

Nugget Wrap Bracelet and Foundation Bracelet, by Stella and Dot sold here: My Stella and Dot Page

Grrrrrrrrr.......leopard.

Same top as above, Kensie skirt thrifted, wedges online discount retailer (?) bracelet and earring Stella and Dot.

 An every day essential, everyone love this one. Buy here: Bardot Spiral Bangle

Another every day earring that goes with everything. Buy here: Bardot Hoop Earrings

My favorite wedges, so comfy.

Sweater AE thrifted, same skinny jeans, shoe Toms (LOVE), hair tie bracelet oops!
After growing out my hair for it seems forever, it's finally getting long. Three more inches and I will be happy. Dont we all do that? Grow it out, then chop it off just to start the process all over agin? Us girls can be rather fickle.

Hubs is behind the camera doing his version of a super modal pose and making me laugh.

Top thrifted, sweater same as above, jeans Macys, boots gift from Kev.

Dear Santa, I want these too! I've been nice ; )

My Blog Mission Statement

I promise to share with you almost every crafty, creative or fun idea that pops into my head. I feel if I don't get them out a part of my soul is dying. It sounds strange, but its completely true. I have always been that way. I must be creative, it's what I do, it's how I survive.

I promise to make my blog have a fun side with humor and fun giveaways for you all to enjoy. I want you to be able to take a time out from your day and have a laugh with me. We all need that, right?

I vow to share with you what's on my heart. I will pray for God to give me the words so I can reach whomever He wants me to touch. I would love to know that my hardships or joys will inspire someone else. I want to show you all my light and let it shine bright for the all world to see.

I am not a writer and I didn't go to a real college. Lets's just say I went to the college of motherhood. So please bear with my poor grammar, I mean well.

Also I am a newbie, no one taught me how to blog. I am learning as I go. I started out taking iPhone pictures for goodness sake. I am okay with my little Canon Power Shot now. Would I want a big fancy camera? YEAH, duh! Maybe someday when I am a grown up blogger. ; ) And when I can afford it of course. I am blown away that some people can actually have a career in blogging. Crazy, I am totally jealous!

My blog is a little piece of my heart, a little piece of my life that I am throwing out into the public for all to see. At times I feel vulnerable and even dorky. But here I am sharing my passions and my life story. I hope you all enjoy it!

I love your comments! Let me know what you like to read on my blog. Tell me your opinions and suggestions. Feel free to share your wisdom with me if you have been blogging for a while. I would really like that.

Thank you to all my followers! 

Every time I get a new one I do a happy dance! No joke, I do!

I appreciate you guys!

Blessings, 

~Nicole~

How to perfectly apply lipstick (a tutorial)

Okay, so you all know from my last  "what i wore," post I am totally obsessed with lipstick now. Never trying any other kind then the one I own from Bare Esscentuals. I went to visit my friend who happens to work at Mac (lucky!) and she not only helped me pick out the perfect shade of wine colored lipstick she also showed me how to properly apply it. So I thought I would share. : ) Keep in mind I am not expert, I didn't even know how to apply lipstick before this for gosh sake!

I slather my lips in Aquaphor.

Then I exfoliate them with a towel.

This stuff is amazing by the way.
Then I apply this primer that softens and fills in any cracks in my lips.

Then I line both my lips and fill in the ENTIRE lip with lip liner.
I never knew this before, I helps the color not bleed and helps your lipstick last longer too.

Next, apply your color.
I used Mac burgundy lip liner, Mac Prep+Prime, and Mac Amplified Dark Side.

I think the secret to wearing dark or bright lipstick is to go easy on the eye makeup.
 I am just wearing liner and mascara.

Dont forget to check your teeth. Lipstick on teeth......not cute!

All done!

My guilty and not so guilty pleasures

Looking at blogs and cuddling with Bella.
Not guilty at all.

It's It. Two oatmeal cookies sandwiched with  ice cream covered in chocolate, need I say more? A little guilty.
 Okay guilty!

But guilty tastes sooooo good!

Visiting my friend who works at Mac and getting fabulous new make up.  See how I use it here: How to perfectly apply lipstick

Not so guilty.

 Chocolate Cheerios.
Not so guilty, hey it has fiber.

 Facebook, aren't we all hooked on this one? Checking it several times daily?
Maybe a little guilty.

Whats your guilty and not so guilty pleasures?

Deck the Halls

Fa, la la la la, la la la la!

Stella and Dot Holiday Sale 25% off!

CASABLANCA BIB NECKLACE

$89 

$66.75 SALE

LAYLA STRETCH BRACELET

$34 

$25.50 SALE

OLIVIA PEARL & RIBBON NECKLACE 

$39 

$29.25 SALE

These are just a few lovelies there are more here: Stella and Dot

Cross some gifts off your christmas list and dont forget to treat 

yourself!

~Nicole~