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Impromptu 2013 Orange County Fair Trip
Today was the last day of the 2013 OC Fair, and this morning my husband decided that he wanted to go. So, we went. The three things I wanted to do at the fair were pet animals, ride rides, and eat...
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Fall 2013 Fashion Trend: Black and Gold
The summer trend of black and white is easing on into the fall trend of black and gold, much to my delight. Black is delightfully versatile, and on a personal level, it makes me happy because it’s...
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Fun With Fall Decor
In my humble opinion, fall is the most fun season to decorate for. There’s so many rich colors and textures, not to mention Halloween. I’ve collected some pictures of my favorite fall decor ideas. (And...
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Fall 2013 Fashion Trend: Burgundy
Burgundy is everywhere this season, and it’s easy to see why. Unlike the other color trends currently going on (black & gold, leopard print, denim) burgundy can blur the lines between casual and...
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Blizzard Entertainment Takes Over Medieval Times! (Again)
Last night was the annual taking over of Medieval Times by Blizzard Entertainment. You’d think that this would be the perfect time for the Blizz folks to bust out their pointy ears, Frostmournes, and...
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Halloween Makeup Ideas to Inspire, Delight, and Terrify
It’s time for me to start thinking of what I want to be for Halloween this year, and I’m stumped. If you’re searching for some inspiration for your Halloween costume too, maybe this collection of...
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The Versatile Blogger Award
It has come to my attention that I have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger award! Thank you to the wonderful (and wonderfully stylish) Bambi Schnell for nominating me. I’m truly honored and...
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Happy National Dog Day!
Today is National Dog Day. Since I never pass up a day to celebrate something when I can, I am fully embracing this new day. I just so happened to bring Berus into work, and this is what he looks...
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Fall and Winter 2013 Fashion Trend: Fur
Whether you favor real or faux, nothing feels as luxurious against your cheek on a cool autumn day than a swathe of fur. Here are some looks that have been prominent on the runway and in print this...
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Fall and Winter 2013 Fashion Trend: Minimalism
Clean lines, sharp edges, monochromatic color schemes… these are a few of my favorite things. They are also a few of the elements of the minimalist style that’s big for the fall and winter seasons....
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Halloween 2013: Black and White Boo-Galoo
Alright, I showed a shocking amount of restraint by not posting (much) Halloween stuff until now, but with less than two months to go, I figure it’s time to change that! One of the things I am...
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On Loving and Losing A Dog
Duck “Doug” Silverman came into my life about 14 years ago. He was picked up by the State running through South Central with no collar, tags or chip. Nobody claimed or adopted him so a no-kill shelter...
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Beauty and Fashion Tips for Transitioning Into Fall
With school starting up again for many, and the days getting noticeably shorter, now is a good time to start changing up your wardrobe, hair, and makeup. I started back up in college over the summer...
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Spring 2014 New York Fashion Week: My Favorites
There’s been a ton of coverage on the looks presented at Spring 2014 New York Fashion Week, and there are many lovely bloggers that have covered the individual shows better than I could. However, I...
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Balboa Island Date Night
Over the weekend my husband and I went to Balboa Island for a date night. He’s a consummate Southern California beach person (who actually grew up on Balboa Island) while I’m a sun-shunning cold...
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Thoughts on Family and Loss
I know this is a bit different from the fashion, beauty, and fluffy things I normally post, but today I just wanted to chat a bit about my past, and how it ties in with a recent event that’s been on my...
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The Apple Cider Vinegar Experiment
In my constant effort to find easy ways to be healthy while not feeling like I’m aggressively trying to be healthy, I have decided to give apple cider vinegar a try. ACV is, according to my reading, a...
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Frightening Foods (and Drinks) for Your Halloween Bash
Halloween is only four weeks from today, and that means I can totally, legitimately, blissfully wallow in the season for at least one more month. In the spirit of things, I’ve been gathering up some...
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My Winter 2013/2014 Fashion Must-Haves
Summer’s gone, fall is in full swing, and – gasp – southern California even had a little thunderstorm yesterday. Clearly it’s time to start preparing for a winter wardrobe! While fall is my favorite...
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My Tips for Burgundy Lips (and Nails!)
I’ve gotten a lot of requests lately for the nail polish and lipstick that was featured in an image I used in my Fall 2013 Fashion Trend: Burgundy post. I included the photo because I loved the colors,...
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