Beauty

exuberant rose.

March 16, 2012
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I had a moment of desperation at the Munich airport on Sunday morning. My nails were chipped to a point of embarrassment that I could no longer bear. As soon as I got through security I made a beeline for the Duty Free store where I purchased my very first Chanel nail polish and a [...]

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honey & cucumber yogurt face mask.

February 9, 2012
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Hi guys! I’m absolutely loving all of your comments from the Chobani giveway! Adding chia seeds, frozen blueberries, toasted almonds, chocolate graham crackers to your CHO and even using some in your beef stroganoff recipe – y’all sure are creative. If you missed yesterday’s post, I’m Chobani’s Featured Blogger this week and am also giving away an entire [...]

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perfect buns.

February 3, 2012
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Happy Friday! Today is a big day, for 2 reasons: Big reason #1: I am unveiling my very first vlog (video blog) which is slightly mortifying and exciting all at the same time. I love watching others vlog since it gives me a better sense of the fun personality behind the blogger, so here goes nothing. Big [...]

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beauty necessities.

January 31, 2012
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I guess my recent homemade pumpkin mask post stirred up a few questions about my beauty routine! Some of you emailed and wanted to know what else I use on a regular basis. I love a homemade face mask but these are my fav skin & makeup products that I’m forever faithful to.

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the beauty of pumpkin.

January 27, 2012
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I love a homemade face mask. Pumpkin, both canned and fresh, is a rich source of Vitamins A, E and C, antioxidants that work to soothe stressed out skin and naturally reduce inflammation. Pumpkin also contains enzymes that literally dissolve dead, surface skin cells that dull your complexion. There’s something so liberating about smearing food [...]

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To Bang or Not to Bang

September 2, 2011
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that is the question this fall season. Now that the weather is starting to get cooler (and by cooler I mean we’re in the 80s here in NC), I’ve gotten a bug to do something different with my hair. This is the look I’m currently debating. While I love the color, going reddish-brunette may be [...]

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