Happy Monday!

Hey There!  Sorry for the almost week between posting!

With the combination of staying dark later in the mornings, and leaving earlier for work in the mornings
it has been impossible to get good outfit photos!  So,  my apologies, but you are going to have to make due with bathroom selfies for a little while ;-)

Everything with the house is right on schedule!  I have a cleaner coming in Thursday to give the house a full scrub-down, and then on to closing on Friday!  I'm so excited!  I will miss the house,  it was a great first house.  But being out in the country again has been so amazing--so refreshing!

Sunday Daniel got to spend time tinkering on vehicles which he really enjoyed, and I got to spend more time with my horses than I have in a long time.  I have so missed the country life!

Here are some of the highlights of my OOTDs from last week:



Thursday of last week,  Luci Lu shift dress I bought out of the Gwynnie Bee Shop a while back.  Love the colors,  but it's a tad bit shorter than I remembered it being! Lol

 

Friday of last week,  Kiyonna top I bought from a resale group I'm in,  wore it with jeans, and cute black flats.

 

Today's OOTD, I'm wearing a black Kiyonna pencil skirt, and a sheer(ish) top I got from Thredup

(http://www.thredup.com/r/I2CA9D) <-- link to get a free $20 off your first order!

Here are a few of my favorite FOTDs,  I don't remember the products used each day though :-(

 

And now for a couple pics from my weekend!

Xena was a sleepy girl on Sunday Morning:

 

Doc's Cherry Blossom (Blossom for short):

 

 

Ima Slow Sweet Dream (Bunny):

 

 

That's all for now,  maybe next time I write I will be officially homeless ;-)

XOXO

It's a Tuesday that Feels Like a Monday!

Hey Guys!  Sorry for the long gap between posts,  this last weekend was crazy busy!

Last Thursday was my boss's last day in the office,  so Friday and today have been a little odd getting used to the new flow of things.

Then over the weekend my husband and I finished our move out to the country!  It feels good,  but I'm still sore....  Now we wait to go to closing selling our house so we can buy our new house!  I'll be glad when the shuffling is all over and done with!

My photos may become a bit sparse for a while....  We leave for work when it's still dark outside, so
not the best lighting for taking outfit pictures! LOL  we shall see about when we get home ;-)

So for now, I'll catch you up for Thursday and Friday of last week in this post:


Thursday OOTD:

 

 So,  when I put this dress on, I felt it was a little boring,  but it definitely grew on me through the day!  This

London Times Shift Dress is the perfect little black dress.  You can accessorize it however you choose, and it's really very comfortable!

Thursday FOTD:

I really liked the way this look turned out.  Natural,  yet still elegant.

-Younique Divine Moisturizer

-Smash Box Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer

-Makeup Forever  Ultra HD Foundation in “Golden Sand“

-Younique Touch Mineral Pressed Powder Foundation -- Chiffon

-Younique blush in “Stunning“

-Eyebrows are Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz -- " Taupe" 

-Eyeshadow is Urban Decay  Electric Pallette & Kat Von D  Moncarch Pallette

-Top Eyeliner – Kat Von D's Tattoo Liner

-Bottom Eyeliner, Water Line Younque Precision Pencil -- Pristine. Under Lashes -- Perfect.

-Mascara is Too Faced "Better ThanSex" mascara
-False Lashes are KISS

-Lips are Kate by Rimmel, but I don't remember the shade I'm wearing.

Friday OOTD:

The jeans are City Chic (outlet sales again) and the top I got off of Thredup.  A fun,  flowing outfit of the day!

Friday FOTD:

I honestly don't remember what I used for this one....  But hey,  it turned out pretty good!  I know eyebrows were Kat Von D Tattoo Brow  and I love the way they turned out! Lol

Oh, and check it out!  A while back I got to do a photo shoot for Gwynnie Bee!  Their blog post featuring me is up!  http://blog.gwynniebee.com/member-moments/were-inspired-by-paddee/

That's all for now!

XOXO

I'm Back!!!

Happy Wednesday!  I’m back to my normal self today.  I don’t know if it’s from getting a good nights sleep,  or if it had anything to do with that bowl of Blue Bell that I had after dinner last night – but either way,  I’m glad to be out of that funk!

We finally got word back today on our house appraisal that was completed over 2 weeks ago!  We appraised just over where we needed to be in order for the contract to go through!  I’m so very excited about this!  I was worried that we might have to come down a bit on our price,  but nope!  Onward we march towards closing,  it will be here in no time flat with how quickly the year is flying by! 

Today is also special because it’s my Xena’s 1st birthday!  After work today I’m taking her to Petsmart to celebrate and pick out some new chew bones, and then maybe to the dog park if we have time.  Hard to believe my baby girl is already a year old!  It seems like just yesterday I brought her home not even weighing a whole 4 lbs!  Now she is almost 11 lbs, and a fuzzball full of life and energy.  Xena brings such joy to my life, and is truly the most loving affectionate dog I have ever owned.  Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

My OOTD today is all my own stuff,  though I only just bought the dress this morning ;-)

The dress is the London Times ColorBlocked Printed Maxi Dress.  I got a dress of this style from GB in my second shipment after I joined, and I always regretted sending it back.  So when I was notified this one was heading my way, I knew instantly that I needed to buy it.  Sadly, when I got it in last week,  the buy it price was more than I wanted to spend on a used (albeit gently used) dress.  This morning I woke up to discover I have 35% off my at home items!  So.......  Needless to say,  I snatched this one up in a heart beat! :-)  The jacket I added is City Chic (http://www.citychiconline.com) that I got out of their outlet a while back.  It’s super stretchy and comfortable,  and I think it’s perfect to bring this dress to the more work appropriate level.  Shoes are Madden Girl that I got from Thredup a while back,  and they have proved to be one of my favorite pair of black pumps.

Now for my FOTD,  first time in a while not wearing falsies!

-Younique Divine Moisturizer

-Smash Box Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer

-Makeup Forever  Ultra HD Foundation in “Golden Sand“

-Younique Touch Mineral Pressed Powder Foundation -- Taffeta

-Younique Beachfront Bronzer-- "Malibu"

-Younique blush in “Stunning“

-Eyebrows are Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz -- " Taupe" 

-Eyeshadow is Anastasia Beverly Hills -- World Traveler Pallette

-Top Eyeliner – Kat Von D's Tattoo Liner

-Bottom Eyeliner, Water Line Younque Precision Pencil -- Pristine. Under Lashes -- Perfect.

-Mascara is Too Faced "Better ThanSex" mascara  

-Lips are Kat Von D’s Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in “Lolita”

Remember,  for your Younique needs you can visit my website www.empowermylashes.com

That’s all for now, have a wonderful and blessed day <3

XOXO

Bah-Humbug!

Happy Tuesday!  I’m having “one of those days“ where I just feel blah. I’m not particularly loving my outfit today, or my hair today, or even my makeup today. It’s not that anything has happened today, or gone wrong.  I’m just feeling an extreme lack of motivation and a slight case of the bah-humbugs!

I think my mood most likely has to do with all the changes happening this week.  I’m a routine person.  I don’t like it when things happen and changes to my daily routine occur.  This week, looming in front of me:  Thursday is my boss‘ last day in the office.  She is moving out of State, and the company is hiring someone to fill her position.  The interviews are starting on Thursday.  That alone is frustrating me a bit.  I have been with the company for almost 7 years, with a great track record.  I’m always here, have vacation time left un-used at the end of the year, never late, and always get my job done efficiently all while helping in other departments where needed. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I could fill that position, and yet the company is hiring from the outside. I’m trying to keep my chin up,  but it’s a bit dis-heartening.  

The idea that we are moving is getting more and more real every day. Yesterday and today we made arrangements to have all our services at our house (water, power, gas etc.) all shut off once we go to closing. This lovely 3 day weekend we will finish up moving out of our house. There really isn’t a whole lot left that we will need to get out.  It’s starting to worry both kitties that all our stuff keeps disappearing. When we get home from work they are more clingy than normal.  I think they are afraid they might be left behind.  Xena (who turns 1 tomorrow) couldn’t care less.  She is just as happy-go-lucky as ever.  As long as she has her food and toys she is good.

Ok,  now on to the OOTD and FOTD that I’m not overly impressed with:

OOTD:

My skirt I love and adore.  It’s a City Chic (http://www.citychiconline.com) skirt that I bought a while back and love it. It’s so very versatile and classy, yet with an edge of sexy.  The top is an Isabel + Alice top via Gwynnie Bee.  You can find it here . I’m not a huge fan.  It seems to run a bit big, and the fabric even though it’s lined feels super thin. Definitely a one and done for me! The shoes are JustFab,  and I love them a lot!  So I guess in my outfit it’s just the top that I’m not really digging.

FOTD:

-Younique Divine Moisturizer

-Smash Box Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer

-Makeup Forever  Ultra HD Foundation in “Golden Sand“

-Younique Touch Mineral Pressed Powder Foundation -- Chiffon

-Younique Beachfront Bronzer-- "Malibu"

--Nars blush -- Orgasm

-Eyebrows are Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz -- " Taupe" 

-Eyeshadow is Kat Von D  Moncarch Pallette

-Top Eyeliner –Younique Precision Pencil in “Proper“

-Bottom Eyeliner, Water Line Younque Precision Pencil -- Pristine. Under Lashes -- Perfect.

-Mascara is Too Faced "Better ThanSex" mascara
-False Lashes are KISS -- 03 

-Lips are Younique’s Stiff Upper Lip Stain in “Saucy“

That’s all for today,

XOXO