by | Dec 21, 2011 | Around the Home, Beauty, Fashion |
Boy! a lot has been going on. This is a Christmas Tree heavy post so please be forewarned. Christmas time is here and I hope everyone is enjoying this time and not getting caught up in the holiday rush. My hubby and I decided to get a real tree for the second year in a row. Last year was we purchased our first real tree; but we didn’t have the appropriate stand. We had to nail rope to the wall to keep the tree steady in a plastic bucket. We were newbie live tree owners, so that was our first time and we didn’t know.
This season Hubby picked up a stellar tree from one a favorite nursery of ours here in town.
Hubby picking up the tree
It looked so nice and couldn’t wait to get the tree off of the JEEP.
Well, my hubby brought the tree into the house and put it up fairly easily. We bought the tree stand instead of using the five-gallon bucket from last year. It took maybe ten minutes to get into the stand and up; instead of the two-plus hours it took last year with the bucket and the rope. After we placed it in the stand, we moved onto the decorations and the other beautiful ornaments like trumpets, shoes, purses, cowboy hats, crosses, gold reindeer, etc. I have two other trees in the house that are smaller not live trees that will be featured in another post.
Love putting up ornaments (OPI nail polish)
The tree is a 6 1/2 foot Scottish pine and it looks so regal. I like to decorate with sparkly decor and other ornaments to make the tree different and unique. By the way polish on my nails is Keep Me On My Mistletoes and Spark-tacular! Top coat from OPI.
Back to the tree — The ornaments are mostly passed down from both of our parents and some that my hubby and I have collected over the years.
When I look at this tree I see memories and new traditions created. I don’t know about you; but I think about what it really means and Christmas does not have a price tag with it. Christmas is the birthday of Jesus! Both of my parents are with the Lord and it makes me think about love and happiness which money cannot buy.
Merry Christmas!
Have a Wonderful Blessed Merry Christmas!
by | Dec 13, 2011 | Fashion |
JTwisdom
I won a pair of Felow skinny Buffalo David Bitton jeans from HautePrettyPink’s blog. She can style some clothes, very talented lady.
I am so happy to win these jeans because jeans are not an easy fit for me.
I love how I can wear my longer jacket with these jeans because it makes me look taller. My embroidered jacket is from Louis Del Olio and
it’s so different and not like what everyone else is wearing. I love being unique and not blending in with the crowd.
The back of the jacket is just as exquisite.
Back view of Jacket by Louis Del Olio
I am loving the lean lines of the jeans with a longer jacket.
The jeans are comfortable and I wear a belt with them.
I chose a different subtle print in the blouse to add interest.
The Nine West boots are a favorite of mine that I bought from the Mills Outlet Mall. My bag is from Kathy Van Zeeland, and it’s a great bag to go to the movies or going shopping. The necklace in the picture above is from Nolan Miller and I get so many compliments on that necklace.
Nine West Boots
The fit is skinny but it’s very slimming, doesn’t hug my thighs at all.
The glasses are so cool because I love the 1960s chic look about them with the greek key trim along the rim.
JT with her Jackie Kennedy replica sunglasses
Hair note: My curly hair is very curly so my almost waist length hair shrinks to a little below shoulder length. I have to moisturize to keep my hair soft.
by | Dec 8, 2011 | Fashion |
I call this a modified mandarin jacket because of the collar since it’s not standing up.
I have worn the jacket open and closed in these photos. I have worn my hair up, down and curly. By the way that’s Gio below, he loves all the attention.
Jacket with my hair in a curly do
JT in modified mandarin collar
Love this jacket and how it looks and is so versatile. I love the hand detailed self fabric buttons; amazing. I bought this good find at an outlet store and it has paid off many times because it was so reasonably priced. I don’t remember the exact price but I know it was under $12.00.
The mandarin design has been around for decades and it’s interesting to see how designers make variations in the style. This jacket has great detail and the collar is folded over instead of standing up. I like the collar with the mandarin style it gives the jacket a chic look.
My favorite Guess bag (my only Guess bag)
So far I have only worn the jacket with black pants but I am going to try one of the contrasting colors in the embroidery and see how that looks in the near future.
I get a lot of compliments on it and it makes me feel good because I paid very little for it.
by | Dec 5, 2011 | Accessories |
When I go to an eyewear store to purchase glasses and lenses, it is amazing how expensive a pair can be. The last pair of glasses that I bought were from the brand Chanel and they cost a whopping $450.00! So for that amount I would have to wait a while to get another pair. Those days are over because GlassesUSA.com is here.
Looking through the many options that are available at GlassesUSA.com, you will find a pair that can fit your style and your budget. For example, the iSee 708 Pink eyeglass frames cost at retail $170.00. On the GlassesUSA website, the frames are discounted to $78.00, which includes the lenses. That is a 54% savings off of retail. To get the lenses and frames for under $100.00 is a great value.
These glasses look really chic. If I went elsewhere I would have to pay extra for lenses which can be just as expensive or more than the frames. GlassesUSA.com offers 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you’re not satisfied with your glasses you can get a refund or a new pair of glasses. The customer is first with them and that means a lot to me.
iSee 708 Pink
Eyeglasses are available in prescription eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, bifocals and progressive lenses.
Try-It on Mirror
Trying on frames online is so easy with the Try-It On Mirror. I uploaded my photo, selected the frames that I liked and the my photo was then shown with the frames on my image. I can see which ones flatter my face, so easy. It’s so easy to buy glasses online.
GlassesUSA.com is offering an Early Holiday Sale on its eyeglasses: Take 20% off any frame in its iSee Eyewear collection and get free shipping within the United States. GlassUSA.com ships worldwide.
Please use the Code: iSee20FS (you can find the collection at http://www.glassesusa.com/isee-eyewear)
You can also take 10% off any order of prescription glasses. Please use the code: Blog10.
Additionally, you can stay-up-to-date on all GlassesUSA happenings through its Facebook page (http://facebook.com/glassesusa) and its twitter page, (@GlassesUSA).
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by | Dec 4, 2011 | Fashion |
The hubby
He won some really cool cowboy boots, from Dan Post.
Dan Post recently had a contest on its Facebook page. My hubby entered the contest and received the most votes in the Men’s category.
For winning the contest, he was able to select the cowboy boots of his choice.
He picked these. Aren’t they fabulous!
The boots
My hubby is so deserving of these boots because he does not ask for a lot of things.
Most of the time, I have to ask him if he needs anything because he always wants me to have the best.
I feel that we both should have the best so I am so happy for my fella.
Hubby in new boots by Dan Post
He looks so happy because cowboy boots are his favorite type of shoes.
He will wear boots raking in the yard. I know he won’t wear these raking the yard. They look fabulous on him.
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