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 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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by | Dec 3, 2011 | Fashion |
http://gotrunway.com/runway_tv.html
Where can I find a magazine that I can get good ideas on how to style and create inspiration?
Runway Magazine is the online answer to anyone who wants to get good information on what’s happening at the moment in fashion.
CEO and Founder of Runway Magazine James Buccelli says,
James Buccelli quote site:http://gotrunway.com/runway_tv.html
The Editor and Chief of Runway magazine is Bo Nicole Capener and she has a web design firm named, Designs by Bo. She creates a story on the pages in fashion and it comes to life with each digital turn of the page.
The web address is http://runwaymagazine.com/
This is the first page you will see
http://runwaymagazine.co/
Homepage First Menu
Fashion Magazine
This link takes you to the Fashion Magazine cover which will take you back to the home page and a video of the 2011 Mecedes Benz Academy of Art Fall Preview featuring the Academy of Art University which happens to be my school. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you can click on the left and right arrows to view digital images of the magazine. From the top of the page, the menu options take you into specific sections of the magazine, like beauty, designers, models, etc.
Homepage Second Menu
Runway Designers
Rami Kashou site:http://runwaymagazine.co/
This link takes you to Runway Fashion featured designer articles. One of the designers featured is Project Runways Rami Kashou, his designs are so beautiful.
Rose Gown by Rami Kashou Site:http://runwaymagazine.co/
The rose petals in this dress is exquisite.
This second design by Rami is so feminine and pretty. This would look so good at a wedding or party.
Bouquet gown by Rami Kashou site:http://runwaymagazine.co/
Third Menu
Runway University
This is their shop page which is under construction right now. The items look really cute so can’t wait til it is open.
Fourth Menu
Runway Celebrities
The link to this page focus on celebrities that have been featured and interviewed on their site. The latest celebrity that was featured in the Fashion Magazine is
Eric Roberts.
Fifth Menu
Fashion TV
The link to this page takes you to a place where you can watch fashion videos, mini videos on models, articles, the sky is the limit. So much to read and view.
Runway Magazine has links to to their blog and links where you can either go directly to the magazine or parts of the magazine. If I want to read about designers I can go straight to designers so the site is very user friendly. So please check out Runway Magazine’s website and be inspired.
*All images are from Runway Magazine’s site.
by | Nov 27, 2011 | Accessories, Fashion |
To say that I love handbags and shoes is an understatement. DSW is one of my favorite stores because I can get cool shoes at an awesome price.
I bought these Madden Girl cowboy boots last month for an awesome price. The boots are comfortable and fashionable.
I like the DSW’s Facebook Page. Recently, they had a DSW Fanatic Frenzy on Facebook going on for its fans.
On my Facebook page, I commented “I am a shoe fanatic”.
They replied to my post, saying that they would send me something for participating on the event.
Well yesterday, I received my surprise via FedEx. It’s a DSW thank you card and this fab tote.
Love the shoe images on the tote and the cute quotes.
One of my favorite quotes on the bag is, “Make life more glamorous, run errands in high heels.”
DSW tote front of the bag
This bag is too cute and will fit so many different necessities for the day.
Other side of the bag
Had to try on this tote to see how it looks.
Outfit Review
Hat- Metrostyle
Ivory Leather Jacket – Chadwicks
Jeans – Denim & CO.
Boots – Madden Girl
Earrings – Amiritah Singh
Drusy Ring – Judith Ripka
It is a true tote that can go to work and carry your files, nook reader, lip gloss, BE mineral viel, etc. So cool!
Last but not least I wanted to show you my new nail polish from OPI named Keep Me On My Mistletoes.
This color will go with everything. Qvc.com is offering free shipping on an OPI four piece nailpolish set including this color.
OPI Keep Me On My Mistletoes
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