Month: October 2014

Ah, summer. Remember the good old days of endless dresses and skirts? Seems so far away as the days are getting colder. When the temperature drops we all tend to jump the gun and dress as if we are the 3rd Olsen twin. Since it isn’t a winter wonderland quite yet, we can still bare our legs with fall skirts. From pencil to full, pair fall skirts with a sweater or a blazer, and throw on some boots or heels for the perfect fall look. Most of my skirts are mini or pencil skirts, but would love to purchase a few fuller skirts like this one from Marc By Marc Jacobs, for a feminine and classic look. 

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I have to give a round of applause to the men of the fall season. With sport coats, sweaters, and boots, some men really show a craftsmanship in dressing well for this season. They have mastered the art of layering, while I feel like I am wrapped like a mummy and can hardly move. Do not get me wrong, you all look very dapper in the summer, but anyone can throw on a polo shirt and shorts. In the fall it takes a little more of an artful eye; coordinating the collared shirt with the right sweater and blazer. Of course my favorite menswear item is the classic Barbour jacket. As I have mentioned in this past post here, I have a weakness for guys in Barbour. It is perfect to wear in the fall and winter as a jacket to throw on to go out for the day or evening. It has an “outdoorsy” feel while still looking put together. Here are some of my other top picks for mens wear this fall.

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One of my all-time favorite things to do is listen to music. For those of you who know me well, know music is a huge part of my life, especially when I was growing up. With spontaneous dance parties or background noise, no matter what time of the day it is, music is always being played at my house. More times than I would actually admit, I will put on a great song and dance alone in my room. I even drive around, sometimes for hours, just to clear my head and listen to the radio. It always puts me in the best of moods, especially after a bad day. I have an eclectic taste and put a lot of emotional emphasis on the music I listen to. If I love a new song, I will play it non-stop and become addicted to it. 
 I want to start sharing with you playlists that I create and hope that you may find a new song that you enjoy! Todays playlist is a few (the list was too long to actually share the entire thing) of my all-time favorite songs. Songs that I use to cry to,  dance to, or simply find beautiful and enjoy listening to. 
Enjoy!
Four Tops: Can’t Help Myself
The perfect song to dance around to and will always put you in the best of moods. 
Johnny Cash: Folsom Prison Blues
Really anything by Johnny Cash is my favorite. Not a huge fan of country music, but something about his music I just love.
Etta James: My Dearest Darling
Etta James gets me. I always put her on while I am cooking or sitting in my room relaxing
Also really love Sunday Kind Of Love.
Kenny Loggins: Footloose
Don’t judge me, it puts me in such a great mood every single time. Try putting it on and not dancing–can’t be done!
Rod Stewart: Forever Young
Cause I am forever young obviously.
Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland: Happy Days Are Here Again
A lovely song.
Bob Seager: Night Moves
#America
Chubby Checker: The Twist
Favorite song to dance to! I love it so much I even joined Don Draper once while he did it during Mad Men… then sprained my ankle.
Billy Joel: Uptown Girl
Crowd favorite.
Frank Sinatra: The Best Is Yet To Come
Positivity!
Mariah Carey: Fantasy
Hands down my go-to request at bars. Ask anyone I work with, I love old school Mariah Carey and I do not care how crazy she gets.
Beach Boys: Don’t Worry Baby
Cause everything will turn out alright.
Ronettes: Be My Baby
Probably my all time favorite.
Bruce Springsteen: Dancing In The Dark
If it is good enough for Courtney Cox to dance to, it is good enough for me.
Barbra Streisand: Don’t Rain On My Parade
Have a problem that is bringing you down? No worries, put this song on and you will be able to conquer the world.
–Dont tell Barb, but I like the Glee version better: here
Justin Timberlake: Sexy Back
Because I am.
Otis Redding: These Arms Of Mine
Could listen to this on repeat forever.
Rolling Stones: Start Me Up
Classic.
Led Zeppelin: Rock and Roll
Put this on, dance like a maniac and get out all of your frustrations. 

Beatles: I Wanna Hold Your Hand
It’s the Beatles, how could they not be on this list.

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A little fun fact about me: I paint my nails every 2 to 3 days.
 I usually do them myself to save money, but I love nothing more than getting them done at the salon.  Always so relaxing! When I go to the salon, I will get gel nails for either a special occasion or if I want to treat myself. 
When choosing polishes I always stick to reds or pinks. My favorite colors for the spring and summer is O.P.I Dutch Tulips and Essie Bachelorette Bash. For the fall and winter I go for a more deeper red with O.P.I Malaga Wine.  O.P.I Bubble Bath and Big Apple Red is a great look for year round.

By the way, who creates the name of the colors and what do I have to do to become that person? I need to have this job like You Don’t Know Jacques!

Anyway, OPI and Essie seem to be my favorite go-to brands but I have been curious to try Chanel’s Le Vernis Rouge Rubis. I have heard Chanel last longer, but was not sure if the price was worth it. 
Would love to hear what your favorite colors and brands are that you use!


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