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OOTD – Layering Leaves August 30, 2012

Today is my “YAY-DAY” because tomorrow I’m off for a stay-ca-day to start the long Labor Day holiday weekend. Today’s outfit is layered like the leaves on the lawn …. don’t go summer…please stay a wee bit longer (wiping away tears). Not ready to put away the summer wear so I covered this spaghetti strap maxi with a front zip vest thrifted from Goodwill, accented with a red belt from Ross. Popping more of the red with earrings inherited from my lil sis who passed away in 1992, a bracelet from MizOutlet.com and covered one stone in my ring with red nail polish. The polish is easily removed for a change of color to accent another outfit. I thought about wearing red shoes but decided on these black and white stripped wedges from Marshalls.

Avon super Shock liquid lip shine in Red

DIY: Ombre Accessories! August 16, 2012

This is a fantastic idea!!! Thanks for sharing OverMyStyledBody !

DIY Gel Manicure – PASS August 13, 2012

As per my previous post (here) of buying nail polish at fiveBelow, I finally used the Nutra Nail Gel Perfect manicure and have to admit that it was well worth the $5.00. After wiping my bare nails with a little alcohol, I followed the directions of unscrewing all the bottles and polishing nails with the activator first. One hand at a time, immediately apply the color over the activator, then clean the brush before doing a second coat.

I repeated the same procedure on the second hand and after 15 minutes it still felt tacky to the touch. I had used too much of the color polish but it hardened after I ran my hands under cold water which was suggested (old school). The good thing about this product is that you don’t need a base or top coat and it dries quickly without the use of an ultra violet light which is used in the salons.

I wish it came in more colors because I would definitely buy this product again.

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OOTD – Monday Morning Blue July 9, 2012

No makeup, heels or jewelry, only shorts/tanks, sandals and a bathing suit for 5 wonderful, sun-filled days. Whether it’s called a VACATION or STAYCATION, living “the Life of Riley” is a beautiful thing. Sleeping in late; eating breakfast on the back deck; poolside lounging; laughing with and loving family and friends was the perfect way to spend the long July 4th Holiday. It was also the first time that we did not go out to watch fireworks, I did however, watch Wawa Welcome America and loved Lauryn Hill’s surprise performance. I was also able to watch more of the Twilight Zone Marathon, “Time Enough At Last” with Burgess Meredith is my favorite episode! I did do a little yard work and paid the price with my annual case of poison ivy – oh how I hate the itch!!!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend and now it’s back to reality!

Peasant top – Walmart// Bleached Denim Skirt – Goodwill (here)// Sandals – Urbanog.com// Bracelet – Rainbow Shops// Ring – Payless// Earrings – Jewelry Box

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Nail Art – Everything Old is New Again! June 26, 2012

It seems like nail art is once again very popular – as the saying goes, “Everything Old Is New Again”.

This is a picture of my nail art from my wedding day 22 years ago! I requested my manicurist to add the pearls which he did by gluing and placing each one individually. It was done a few days before the wedding and lasted well past our week long honeymoon in Cancun.

You’ll notice that hubby also had a manicure (pedicure and facial) which was my gift to him and his groomsmen.