Baby Lips

I'm sure you have seen a few people in blogland talking about "Baby Lips" by Maybelline. You may even have seen the commercials on tv or the advertisements in the magazines.....

Remember a couple of weeks ago I blogged about my finds from Target? This was one of them....

The NEW Baby Lips.....the 2 pack featured above were $5.99.....the Blue is a clear semi-transparent gloss in "Quenched" which has a fresh scent...like fresh squeezed citrus. The pink is called Pink Punch (reminds me of Pink Lemonade) and has s sheer hint of pink color when applies (I personally like it surprisingly enough as I usually HATE pink BUT I think this shade would be flattering on EVERYONE).....

Here is is on me.....

And here is a full face shot WITH my daily make-up.....See, a faint hint of flattering color.....

Close up of the pink-y color

Now for the review....as I said, I've been using it for 2 weeks and so far so good. My lips are soft and un-chapped....the texture is a lil different and took some getting used to (I usually use Carmex from the tube) and while it smells good and fresh, there is ZERO flavor. The consistency is almost waxy....BUT I'd definetley recommend giving them a try! Maybe you can split the pack with a friend! Have you tried any new products that you recommend?

Kardashian Kolor Kraze

Last night was at home pedi night.....After soaking my feet in a dish of warm water (I DID spare you THAT photo!!). I used this handi-dandi pedi block  I picked up at Big Lots over the summer. This is the best invention EVAH!! You simply "sand" away on your damp foot....it's made by hoof feet (that name KILLS ME). AND it was only $1.00 - S T E A L!!!

Remember back in December when I posted about the Kardashian book and nails colors I picked up? I chose this one.....

The Color is "Listen to your mom-ager". A FAB royal blue (which just so happens to match the new highlights I got last week.....see them in the pic? Not an entirely flattering pic of me as it was last night and I'm battling a crappy cold....They are hair extensions that are "melted" onto my real hair....they last several weeks. (so I'm told)

Ta-Da!! Here I am RAWKIN'  "Listen to your mom-ager" on my toes AND a french on my fingers. As I look at this photo I realize my hands look OLD (Insert sad face here). Do y'all have any fab tips to make my hands look young again?!?!?

Is it just me OR do we notice a theme here?!?! Have a BLUE Tuesday :) 

Week in Photo's - Skinny Girl, Pearls, Diapers and More

I haven't done a WIWW post in ages (not because I haven't gotten dressed, it's because I haven't taken any photo's). I haven't worked on any projects (except the one you're about to see below) and haven't really reviewed any new products! Oh, and I have this really craptastic cold! So I figured I'd share my week in pics! 

While at Wal-Mart picking up a few things today, I walked past THIS display:

WHA? WHA? My girl Bethenny Frankel (ex-Real Housewives of NY star, Proprietress of the Skinny Girl Margarita and NOW cosmetics!!). I had no idea she had a cosmetic and skin care line out....Has anyone tried it yet? I would love to try it BUT I think the price point is a bit on the high side....%.97 for plumping lip gloss, 9.97 for body scrub, 6.97 for tinted facial moisturizer....ok, I guess the price point isn't high BUT I haven't read any reviews on the line yet and I don't want to waste any money or have more crap lying around....SO, if you have tried it, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me what you think!!

One of my girlfriends and her hubby are adopting a baby boy (SO HAPPY FOR THEM!! CONGRATS guys!!) and the shower is in a few weeks. They are doing a jungle theme in the baby's room, so it's only natural that she would carry theme on to the shower. She asked me to help her make a Diaper cake....I've never made one, so we googled what we needed and gave it a shot. Here's our version:

I think it came out pretty darn CUTE!! Can you see the ribbon is tiger-esque? This theme is right up my alley!! More pics of decor to follow as the shower nears!!

I consider myself to be a lil crafty and that has DEFINETLEY transcends to my kidlets too! Here my lil guy is making the Solar System out of sheets of foam (thank you Nana and Grandpa). And yes, don't you always wear a fire hat while creating?!?!

The very smallest version of WIWW! LOL! I LOVE me some arm candy and if it's pearls - EVEN BETTER!! See that bracelet in the center?  I made it!! It's kinda fun and earthy! I made it over the summer and never wore it (NOT sure why because I have worn it TWICE this week alone!!).

Hope y'all have a great week! I'd love to see what you've been up to!! 

I dont know what to call this post

Sometimes life isn't what we expect it to be....there are bumps along the journey of life and we are taken in all kinds of directions. Along the way you meet people who come into your life, some go as fast as they come and others stay....those that stay, you know are your friends. Sometimes friendships form in the most unlikely of ways, but the most surprising and pleasant....I have that. Despite our busy lives and the opposite directions we have gone....we still keep in touch and make time for one another. We recently met for lunch and this friend so surprised me.....

Yes, those are boxes from Coach! I have to tell you I secretly hoped they weren't really gifts from Coach because that would be far too extravagant....and I struggle accepting gifts of that magnitude. My friend wrote this note:

Every woman should have
-Something Bling!
-Something Wild!
and something for that "little black dress". Happy New year. All the best in 2012!

Thank you kind friend! Your selflessness and kindness won't soon be forgotten. You are one in a million!! 

It's MY turn.....I've been tagged

One of my new found fave-y bloggers Makaila http://distinctlym.blogspot.com/ tagged me 

and the game is 11 FUN facts about me!! Of course each game has rules.....and here they are:

The Rules

1. You must post the rules. (and link up who tagged you)

2. Post eleven fun facts about yourself on the blog post.

3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create eleven new questions to ask the people you've tagged.

4. Tag eleven people and link them on your post

5. Let them know you've tagged them!

WOW-O-WOW! Where do I start? I feel the need to tell ya stuff you may not know, I feel like it should be something cool and in the end, it'll just be fun things that come to mind while typing this!!

1) Every time I get home I must wash my hands....that way any of the germs I contracted while being out are gone and not in my house! My fave soaps are the anti-bacterial kind from Bath & Body....

Warm Vanilla Sugar is ALWAYS my go-to fragrance for moisturizers, body spray, home fragrance, hand sanitizers, etc.....

 When I am feeling a lil adventurous I get Caribbean Escape - a vacation in a bottle

While looking at the website I found this one - Fresh Picked Lemons.....I'm gonna have to try that one - have you tried it? Sounds delishly fresh! 

2) I prefer COKE to Pepsi.....Coke is so much sweeter and to me has a kinda cinnamon-y taste

3) I have ONE sibling....a sister who's younger....sadly we aren't as close as we used to be OR as I would like to be (If you're reading this Steph...Love ya!)

4) I LOVE LOVE LOVE leopard.....the "classy" leopard. I hear laughs already - the non-print animals lovers are like what? Classy Leopard? Um yeah, there is classy leopard!! Y'all know the diff diff! 

5) I prefer shorter hair on me.....funny enough, when I look at pics it seems every winter I manage to grow my hair to shoulder length and then come summer hack it off! 

Jan 2012

Dec 2011

Dec 2011

Feb 2010

Oct 2011

Jan 2011

March 2011

June 2011

Tell me, which look do YOU think suits my face best? Longer (shoulder length) or short and sassy? I am trying to grow it out PAST my shoulders but I just can't stand the in-between length.

6) I Heart pearls....earrings, necklaces, bracelets, home accents.....I think they are CLASSIC and glammy! 

 Pearl Bracelets

 Pearls and Feathers (I made these)

 Pearl Jewelry

 Pearl Decorative Balls and VIntage Tiffany Pearl Ad

 Pearl Candle Ring

 A Pearl "Acorn" Made by Moi

A WIP (Work In Progress) my pearly cell phone cover - inspired by Pinterest.

7) I ALWAYS want to appear like I have it together BUT I have been told I do NOT have a "Poker Face"

8) I am finding that the things I used to not like I am LOVING! For example - skully and crossbones, the color MAGENTA (I have ALWAYS hated pink BUT magenta is so HAPPY)

9) I always carry a bottle of water with me AND have one on my night stand

10) When I was a kid I HATED my name (Janae - pronounced like Renee BUT with a "J" obviously). Teachers could never say it correctly, there was never any cool stickers or toothbrushes or keyrings with my name on it...but NOW, I LOVE my name! I think it's  a perfect fit!

11) I work best under pressure.....I like to think I am a planner BUT when I get a head start, I land up falling behind! 

Wow, that was easier than I thought it would be! Sorry for the picture heavy post - I was on a ROLL! (Plus I think a post with pics is so much more fun!)

NOW, to answer the questions to Makaila! 

That was kinda silly and fun!  Alright... here's my questions from M:

01.  Do you consider yourself creative? YES!! I LOVE to create, invent and use things in different ways! I love using all sorts of mediums - paper, paints, glues, jewelry, etc Blog world and Pinterest are such AMAZING sources for inspiration! 

02.  What is your proudest accomplishment? My proudest accomplishment are my Children.....they amaze me on a day to day basis with the things they say and do! 

03.  Would you ever met a blog friend in real life? ABSOLUTELY!! 

04.  Do you have a "Bucket List"?  Sadly, I don't BUT I have thought about making one - I SO should make one.....

05.  What actress do you secretly covet a body part from? That's a tough one....I sat here giving some thought to that question and ya know what, there isn't one.....I of course would like to be thinner and more fit BUT I CAN MAKE THAT HAPPEN!! 

06.  Truth Or Dare? Dare

07.  Botox or All-Natural? All Natural (Although I do waiver with getting botox.....)

08.  What is your greatest characteristic? This is another tough one...my best characteristic - I am creative. I see things with a unique eye. My friends are always asking my help when it comes to decorating or creative inspiration - I LOVE that!! 

09.  How many different cities have you lived in? 6 (CHICAGO - Home Sweet Home, Burnsville -MN, Minneapolis - MN, Plano - IL, Winnebago - IL and Aurora, IL)

10.  Peanut Butter and Chocolate, or Peanut Butter and Jelly? Peanut Butter and Chocolate

11.  World Peace or A Million Bucks? I feel like I am supposed to say "World Peace" BUT lets face it folks, that's a really lofty wish that is far less likely to happen than me getting a million bucks. Hope y'all don't judge - that was a hard one to answer BUT I should answer honestly, right? 

WOW! M, those were hard questions!! Ok, now onto my list of people I am tagging:

http://laviepetite.blogspot.com/

http://leilasmom.blogspot.com/
http://shoeobsessedone.blogspot.com/

And HERE are your 11 Questions:

1) Do you believe in "movie" love?

2) What is your favorite activity to do with your children?

3) Your favorite lipstick color is....

4) Favorite City?

5) Favorite Healthy Snack?

6) What is YOUR favorite Blog?

7) What do you want to be when you grow up?

8) TV Show that you secretly watch BUT hate admitting to?

9) What is ONE thing all your friends and family say about you?

10) Popcorn or Peanuts?

11) Thin Mints or Samoas?

WIWW Holiday Edition

I really really wasn't going to post these because I said to heck with it, the season of red has come to pass (ok, well, there is still Valentine's day).....BUT the tree in this background is a dead giveaway it's Christmas! Macy's on State Street! I haven't taken any current WIWW pics and miss linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/

WIWW:

Fur Vest - JcPenny
Plaid Shirt - Target Black Friday Special
Black Tank - Nordi Rack

I have to say I really HEART the tie look! At first I felt a lil awkward wearing it BUT by the end of the day I was digging it! The tie even inspired these corny poses (ok, truth be told I Like the poses!!).

WIWW:
Black Lace Tuxedo Style Shirt - Can't remember
Plaid Tie - Thrifted
Jeans - Can't remember
Boots - Uggs

Ok, here is a more current pic with my NEW bangs! I L O V E this skully shirt (oddly enough I am NOT a fan of red and every outfit has red - go figure!).

WIWW:

Skully Shirt - Norma Komali - Wal-Mart of all places!! 

Jeans - IDK

57 to 26 and Target Treasures

Um ok, I know I am in the Midwest and it is ONLY January BUT yesterday it was gorgeous and sunny and 57.....           

TODAY.....

What the what what?!?!?!? How did it go from 57 to 26 in a matter of hours? Well, what does one do when there's a winter weather advisory? Go shopping of course!! (ok, not really, I was an an appointment that I could not cancel and made the best of it by running to Targét afterwards. I picked up a couple great shirts and some cutie winter boots (for another post) and these.....

(Targét brand "Emergen-C", Loreal's new line of polish in "satin sheets", Nicole by OPI "Glitter in my stocking", Maybelline Baby Lips ,People Style Watch and some Blingeratti make-up brushes.....

These fab blingtastic babies are made by ELF (Eyes, Lips, Face) and look so fun! Even if they suck, they will stand tall and proud in my make-up display!!

Babylips by Maybelline...I saw these at the store a few weeks ago and wanted to try them and then last night while blog surfing I found another blogger who had given a review on them SO, I decided to give them a whirl! Their stats look pretty good:

82% VISIBLY less dress
94% Less Rough lips
77% more supple
77% better looking lips

AND they come in a two pack so you can share with your lil princess or BFF! My flavors are quenched (which is a clear balm) and Pink Punch (which is a pale pink hue)

I will let y'all know if they are any good!

I have been looking for a pale-y white polish with sprinkles (gold flecks, glitter, etc) and haven't had much luck...when I saw Satin Sheets by Loreal I thought it might be just what I was looking for...I'll review and post later.....and Glitter In My Stocking was FUN and yup-yup, it was on clearance!!

"emergen-c {cuz momma feels a lil something coming on}, Smart Water {if it's good enough for Jen Aniston, its good enough for me, LOL!!}

Ciao! for now....I'm off to indulge in bloggy-blogs and my People Style! Have a great nite! Stay warm and safe!