Best Accessories for Spring Summer The Goddess Headbands

I have started a collection of goddess headbands, thanks to the Dolce and Gabbana and Valentino fashion show of the past seasons.  There is something so fun, flirty and ultra feminine about these headbands; they make me feel like I should be in a Midsummer Night’s Dream when I wear my headbands.

Let’s Have Fun with Fashion Week

Let’s have fun this week! I will be posting my behind the scenes look at not just Spring Summer  Fashion Week, but sneaky peeks at a few A/W NYFW collections first. The decision has been made

with Fashion Week/Month starting  why not step- up the fashion game a bit and bust out a fashion trend you might not normally wear? Then blame New York Fashion Week Fever for your choice- if your friends don’t understand.

 On a side note, most of you who have been reading my post this month have been experiencing my #StyleMeFeb challenges here and on my InstaBeauty feed and get to see my work and play #OOTD choices. Some of my friends only get to see me in my morning, with that I just rolled on to the Running Club Track Outfits, sans makeup, you're lucky you don't see this.

Hot Bean Stew for the Grammy Awards!

We try to eat a few vegetarian meals a week at Casa W and I thought I would try out a three bean stew to spice up the Grammy Awards party tonight (party of 3).It’s very simple and fast. After a long day of Girl Scout activities there was not a lot of time to cook a big spread and, anyway, we we’re in the mood for a lighter meal that was low in calories but still filling (still trying to shed the holiday 10lbs! anyone else on the weight loss train?). This bean stew is packed with vitamin C, protein, and spinach for your greens, oh and a dash of chilies to make you sweat like a sinner in church! Now the Grammy Awards aren’t necessarily my thing. I love music but I feel like there is a lot of crap music these days (what’s your opinion?). I really enjoy the Oscars, Critics Choice, more film oriented awards ceremonies. Granted the fashion strutting down the red carpet (Hello Beyonce, Amazing!) both men and women has been an eyeful.

Andy Warhol to De Kooning; The Art Gods Are Calling

Hello Weekenders!

I have been craving some museum time as of late; the art gods are calling. In San Diego we have had a small collection of paintings from a wide range of artists showing at the San Diego Museum. One of my favorite artists is Willem de Kooning and wow the painting on show did not disappoint, I stood for a good 20min just studying every layer, brushstroke and color. I would have taken photos, but it was a no camera zone (I did manage a sneaky pic of the Andy Warhol Soup Cans).

Top Eye Cream is Le Mer Eye Concentrate!

I have been testing eye creams for about 4 months now (I will have a complete eye serum review soon) and, I think price does matter. Within days I could see the results of the Le Mer Eye Concentrate, my puffy under eyes diminish significantly and the crows’ feet softened. This product comes with a hefty price tag unfortunately $190.00 for 0.5oz ."Can you say holy crap bat man!" I did not purchase this product, my lovely Mom gave it to me (thanks Mom). My favorite feature was the little metal ball wand that I would place in the refrigerator; it was so soothing in the morning. I’m trying to figure out where I can cut back so I can work the Le Mer Eye Concentrate "miracle in a jar eye cream" into the beauty budget.

Ralph Lauren Pure Romance Inspiration

I am a romantic, How about you? I don’t care that Valentines is a Hallmark Holiday because people need to be reminded of love, romance, and that silly rush of blood to your head when you see the one you love. One of my favorite places to find my trinkets of affection is Rogers Gardens in OC. I love walking through the nursery this time of year because it’s bursting with tulips and wonderful inspirational displays of gifts. I did find a few things for some of my loved ones and I can’t wait till next Saturday!

Girl Scout Cookie Marketing Paraphernalia and The Universe Hears My Call?

Do you ever have that moment in your life where someone you haven’t seen in a long, long time appears in your life again? Today was that day for me. A Long time family friend of ours happens to work at the Girl Scouts Council and I ran into her in the GS Store when I was buying my Cookie Booth Paraphernalia.

 On a side note WOW! Have the Girl Scouts stepped up the Marketing tools for Cookie Sales since I was a Brownie.

It’s time for the Weekender! Get It Done

Some of you will see in my YouTube vlog that my holiday decorations are still around the Casa W. My excuse; I don’t use Ritalin or Adderall, there is only so much one can do in a day when my number one priority is the family (9 out of 10 mothers will agree). In the spirit of good intention I will attempt to pack the holiday away. I did manage to clean up some of the garage & guest room (dumping grounds) this week, which has cleared the way for a glorious start to my Get It Done endeavor.

Mara Hoffman Runway Hits New Highs!

Mara Hoffman’s Fall Collection has hit a level of sophistication that had been missing in some of her past shows.  She has definitely hit a stride that I’m sure will translate into sales for this designer house.

Phillip Lim Satchel and China Blue Porcelain Pattern Casual Dressing

So Today was the first day of school for Little W and a day of editing, and NY Fashion Week Prep for me. Of course I was trying new mascaras and sure as the sun shines my eyes puffed up and have been burning all day. Thankfully this happened now and not while I’m shooting video. Most days I try to wear professional yet fashionable clothing seeing as I am in the beauty industry, even if I am the only person who sees the outfit (well my BFF Mrs. F and Quixote see the outfits and if I post?) so yeah I guess more people see my OOTD than I imagined.

My 50 shades of Grey?

 Have any of you seen Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Secretary? This movie was 50 shades of Grey before 50 Shades of Bondage, Submission Nonsense and Titillations. All that aside, Grey shades are the hot fashion trend right now so I decided to jump on board today. Some of you know I have that dress up side of my personality that rears her head once in a while, so I dove into this fashion trend with girly being my goal for my look.

Kickin It In My Tory Burch Ankle Booties and French Denim

Casual is the operative word of this particular day wouldn't you say? I just needed to have a feeling of calm surrounding me as it has been a very event packed summer. I'm so in the weed with my vlogs on YouTube! 2 weeks behind to be exact. Maybe the Wizards of Waverly Place (Little W's current favorite) could do their duplication spell on me?

Just Another Day of Mock Prada

I’m absolutely a Prada fan and love Miuccia Prada's ability to design for our time. Now I don't have the job I use to have that afforded me the Prada, Louis Vuitton and other luxury purchases I enjoyed and coveted, so I now look for pieces that have quality, construction and the fit I desire at a budgeted price. I have a list of favorite mid range designers and stores that help me with my hunting.

Desert Dwellers Its Not Just About Coachella

My favorite Desert Dwelling moments with my family

Sometimes it’s not just a Coachella Music Festival that brings people to a desert dwelling, sometimes its family. My grandmother is the young age of 87 (shown below) she lives in Indio just 5 mins from the Coachella venue, this makes for some interesting people watching around this time of year for her and the locals. For us this is a great time of year (season as it’s called), we try to relax, do some shopping, eat what we want, you know chill out. I thought I would share some pictures from our weekend with everyone.

Dating Your Spouse How to Day to Date Outfit

Mr. W and I try to squeeze in a date night here and there, but it usually boils down to a last minute lucky sleepover at grandma’s house. My day is usually packed up to bedtime. Yes I love and live to plan, organize and do. Hey I had great women in my life that ingrained the work gene into me.

Feeling Girly OOTD and Giveaway

 Physicians Formula Rx For Glamour Review 

There were a few products included in our gift bag from the Lucky FABB event in April I was truly thrilled to try out. Physicians Formula New Nude Wear Bronzer and Nude Wear Touch of Glow. I will be giving away the New Nude Wear Bronzer to one lucky read so be sure to sign up.

In a Sea of Skin Serums Lancome and a Few others standout

With fashion leaning towards the boxy and oversized looks, days at the office have been pleasantly comfortable (no Spanks necessary). I had purchased this mint blue quilted sweatshirt at Target during the holiday sales for around 13.98$. I like to spend as little as possible on trend pieces, I try to find good quality at a fair price and Target more often than not delivers. I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir (you all know that Target Rules).

Spring Pink and A Little Body Booster

Today I’m working on a product reviews. So many beauty and hair products to go through- some people like candy but I love products. On the hit list is TIGI S Factor Body Booster Spray. Why is it companies give products such long names? Anyone else agree? At present I’m using Bumble and Bumble Thickening spray which smells like witch hazel and alcohol so I’m on board for a new scent I’d say.

Get Baked with Baked Blushed and OOTD

Today at the office we tested out baked blushes from NYX and TIGI’s Glow Blush.

Kick Back and Visit Your Old Favorites and OOTD