Glamour and Grenadine

This past weekend/week have been fun. For date night we had dinner at Texas de Brazil. We had both been wanting to try it out and the food did not disappoint. Alex and I did some separate errands on Saturday morning followed by a late lunch at Bahama Breeze. I don't recommend a trip there if you are TRULY craving Caribbean food. But, if you just want something tasty go for it. My turkey burger and chowder were delish!

On Saturday  I also made a trip to Ulta for their 21 days of beauty promo to stock up on Butter London (haul, haul, haul!). I didn't know that there was a limit of 2 per person, but the polish fairies smiled on me and I got the amount that I went in for. #winning

Sunday's sermon was speaking to me so hard! Have you ever felt like the word was tailored specifically for you? I took away so much that day.

I wanted  floral arrangements for our  living room to mask the outlets and wifi connection over the fireplace (honestly, why they put it there baffles me). Unfortunately I couldn't find anything that I liked that wasn't ridiculously overpriced so I made my own. 

Lastly, have you seen the beautiful and talented Kerry Washington in the latest Glamour? She is giving face, body, confidence...everything! Werk hunty!!!

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Le Sigh

That is exactly how I feel about unpacking.

The packers/movers were excellent getting our things here from Spain. Nothing was damaged, and everything that was taken apart was put back together without any problems. I just don't like unpacking and re-organizing everything, especially when the new space is a different size (much bigger than our Spanish Villa in this case), or when I can't remember exactly how I had everything before (as in the case of my cosmetics). I mean I haven't seen this stuff since May people! That was 4 months without my goodies. Yes, four months...we just got our stuff from Spain in the beginning of August. 

We're still waiting on the things we left stored in the U.S. to be delivered (master bedroom set, dining room set, some tools, and garden equipment). I'm glad we don't have any guests at the moment because were sleeping in the guest room for now. 

You couldn't wipe the smile off my face when I found the boxes with my cosmetics, nail polish, and hair goodies. I've got the hair and and nail polish sorted, but still working on the cosmetics. I'm waiting on some storage solutions from The Container Store. 

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A little late but..

I would love to tell you that I haven't been blogging because I've been busy saving the world, but the truth is I've just been busy. I've had a lot of life changes in the last 11 months and I'm still adjusting. However, I have made a commitment to post at lest once per week for the next 6 months and see how that goes. 

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Hello, hello, hello!!!

So, I know it has been eons but I am back, and with a treat no less! I'll be blogging my hair journey, reviews, and life in general pretty soon. I wanted to kick this off with some news about influenster!

Now, if you don''t know about influenster you'd better get on this fast.

What Is Influenster

Influenster is a free-to-join community of invited trendsetters who live to give opinions of products and experiences. Influenster creates links between brands and members to reward participation and influence future products.

What’s involved in a membership?

As a member, you prove your influence by gaining Expert Badges and show how you live by earning LifeStage Badges...both of which are won in a variety of ways, such as: completing surveys, writing reviews, creating videos, and engaging in other social media.

What’s in it for me?

Very important. As a contributing member of Influenster, you get the chance to share your knowledge and know-how with other like-minded people.

You also get exclusive discounts on products and services based on the Expert Badges you unlock. You’ll have access to content and sales based on your influence and area of expertise.

As an active influencer, you’ll have the chance to get invites to Influenster programs so you can try the latest and coolest products catered towards your lifestyle before anyone else.

Members who participate actively on Influenster and engage in programs increase their opportunities to receive rewards.

If you participate in online challenges, play interactive games, spread the word to your friends, and gain currency within our system, you’ll earn serious street cred.

So wait, is this about getting free stuff?

Nope. If you’re here to mooch, this isn't the place for you. Nobody, no matter how high his or her Influenster Score, is guaranteed rewards. Even if you are offered a reward, you can always opt out. The real benefit of membership is access to exclusive content, product reviews, and discussion within a community of tastemakers. Perks are just the icing on the proverbial cake.

You read that right.......try stuff for free and give your opinion to earl influenster points! I was lucky enough to get the Spring Vox box and I really enjoyed the experience. I have some invites if anyone is interested in giving this a go. Once again there is absolutely ZERO cost to you.


http://www.influenster.com/about

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The Worst Day of My "Natural" Life!!

Yes, the absolute worst day.

First, let me say that I am (of course) referring to my natural hair and not my entire life...on to the story............

I was minding my own business at work one day (back in September), and started talking to one of my coworkers about my recent visit to the doctor. I had gone to see my nurse practitioner because I'd come down with a really nasty virus, and during that time she ran a battery of tests on me. Once I got better she gave me a call and told me that she wanted me to start taking a prescription vitamin with extra iron because I was apparently anemic. While talking I realized that I hadn't taken my vitamin that day so I decided to go do it right then. I went to the break room with the pill (coworker following behind), got some water and proceeded to take it. About three gulps in I felt it, but It was too late! I had started drinking the water without looking in the cup. If I had looked I would have no doubt seen the shed hair that had fallen in. I looked down and could see the tail end of the hair bobbing in the cup. It was from the front, so it had to be at least 7 inches long. OMG, I started to gag and convulse. My coworker pat me on the back trying to help....I swallowed. OH NO! The shed hair was now caught on the left side of my throat somewhere between my tonsil and esophagus. Let me tell you over the next few weeks I tried bread, water, food, milk, and yes I stuck my finger back there more than a few times. The thing would not budge! Every time I swallowed I felt it. Truly it didn't help that my hair is not fine. My husband threatened to take me to the ENT a few times but I resisted. I can make light of the situation now 4 months down the road because I finally stopped feeling the thing about a month ago so I think its (FINALLY) gone.

Moral of the story:

Be careful, your hair just may be trying to kill you.

Oh, and take your vitamins :)

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Tis the Season

To be jolly, Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!!

I just lurrrve this time of year. Nothing beats cozying up by the fireplace with my boo, sipping punch de creme or ginger bear, and getting together with my fam. *Long sigh*, 2 more weeks and I'm heading home! I can't wait to see my family, cook, eat, and shop (not that I need to do any more of the latter). Seriously though, how can I go to the States and not stock up? I may need and extra suitcase to haul all this stuff back.

*looks for "wish list" steno pad*

Sephora

1. 
   
   
   New foundation because Mac SFF is not the business on my skin



2. 
   
   
   Perfume

Walgreens

1. 
   
   
   Shea moisture stuff

Beauty supply

1. 
   
   
   Duck bill clips (I cannot mess with butterfly clips y'all, they tear my hair out.)



2. 
   
   
   Rollers and roller clips?



3. 
   
   
   Eco Styler Gel



4. 
   
   
   Silk/Satin bonnet and scarf

Target

Leaving space blank becaus I know I'll think of something :)
I'm going to do my BEST to avoid mac even though I need a new ruby woo, and some MSF natural.

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