This website uses Google Analytics which uses cookies for tracking.

.

October 15, 2010

Layering – Short sleeve sweaters

Posted by By

Posted in Clothing

Kate Hill, Forever 21, Planet Gold, BCBGMAXAZRIA

Fall is here for parts of the US. Or if you live in Kentucky you’re wondering what is up with the record high temperatures for October. Some nights it’s chilly so I started thinking about layering. Although it’s still not cold enough for a sweater, I wanted some short sleeve sweaters last year but never got any. Maybe I’ll get one of these this year. I think any of these would look good with a plain long-sleeve t-shirt underneath or a cami or a t-shirt even – should be pretty versatile.

October 12, 2010

Travel/Gym Makeup & Jewelry bags

Posted by By

Posted in Beauty & Skin

Ulta, Face Secrets, Ulta, Ulta, Ulta, Travelon

Sadly, none of these is quite what I’m looking for. The closest one is the brush roll/bag from ulta in the bottom right corner but I have a phobia about carrying things with magnets (electronic gadgets like a phone … I just don’t want magnets near that type of thing.) This magnet problem is the same problem I’m having with most purses – most of those “snap” closures that go together so easily are magnets which I don’t want.

October 9, 2010

What I Wore Today – Friday Oct 8

Posted by By

Posted in Clothing

Raspberry Polo ~$5 end of season kmart
Jeans ~$10 walmart on sale (I had to hem them)
Mia Brown ballet flats ~$80 zappos.com (a few years ago)

I think one of the reasons I don’t post more photos of what I wear is because I tend to get in the habit of wearing similar things for several weeks before switching to something only slightly different. And to be honest, what I wear most of the time is fairly simple and practical.

I’ll post 2 sweaters I thrifted today in a couple of days. I think one of the plugins I added is keeping me from posting from my phone. And I probably need to track down my camera instead of using my phone to take photos anyway. 🙂

October 8, 2010

Alternative Yoga Mat

Posted by By

Posted in Fitness / Active

Ok, it’s not cheap ($65 – ouch) but it looks like it might be an eco-friendly alternative to the average yoga mats. It’s not organic but it isn’t plastic or foam either. And it resolves one of the issues I have with my regular yoga mat … how the heck do I clean it! This you can just throw in the wash!

Full disclosure – if you click on the image above it is an affiliate link but I picked out the product because I want it!

Their site says:

  • Extremely absorbent microfiber sports gripping silicone nubs on one side.
  • 24″ x 68″ (61 cm x 172cm)
  • 80% polyester, 20% nylon; 100% eco-friendly silicon nubs
  • Wash before first use, dyes will bleed
  • Machine wash warm, colors separately
  • Do not bleach
  • Tumble dry low

I only wish they had a few more colors to choose from!

October 6, 2010

Small Stripe Scarves

Posted by By

Posted in Clothing, Scarves

Follow my blog with bloglovin

I dreamed of a thin stripe scarf last night. (Not sure why) It was more nautical looking, light, a little stretchy, rayon. Either deep navy or black stripes. When I decided to look for something today I decided something gray and cream might look better or go with more of what I actually own.

I’m not sure yet…my favorites are larger.

Lands' End Canvas, Michael Stars, Brooks Brothers

October 5, 2010

Shared Video : ToneItUp.com @ Marie Claire featuring natural beauty products

Posted by By

Posted in Beauty & Skin, Makeup / Cosmetics, Nail Polish, Skin Care

http://www.toneitup.com
http://www.marieclaire.com

Some of the products mentioned in this video:

I disagree with the bit at the end about sunscreen. Many American’s are stuck in an office not getting out in the sun to get enough natural Vitamin D. You don’t want to burn, that’s bad, so there is a time and place for sunscreen. But this obsessive “you must wear it daily” is harming people. I’ll do a separate post next summer about eco-friendly sunscreen for when you want to hit the beach or go for a long hike.

As always, check your choices against: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

Brands mentioned in this video:

  • John Masters Organics
  • Living Proof
  • TRESemme Naturals
  • Tarte
  • Stila (not natural or organic)
  • Urban Decay Vegan
  • Priti Nail Polish
  • SumBody
  • Korres
  • Lavera
  • Pacifica
  • Juice Beauty
  • It’s a 10