The Diamond Behind The Chocolate
I'm always all of the following:
-Shoe Humanitarian
-Wine lover
-Storm chaser
-Chocolate addict
-Sweat obsessed
-Daydreaming of traveling to Sicily
-Mathematically challenged.I'm sometimes:
-Rude
-Irate
-Insensitive
-The main character in a chick lit novel (usually a bad thing)
-In a love affair with leafy greens, HIIT workouts, and VH1.I'm never:
-A sports girl.
-A soapbox preacher.
-Old man winter's friend.
-Interested in driving (limo, please?)-
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Freeman’s Avocado Oatmeal Clay Mask
You know I’m a sucker for a good deal. I’m even more of a sucker when it’s bright green, made with avocado (most likely not 100%- but oh well), and permanently resides at Wal-Mart. The gobbledy gook I’m speaking of … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Nivea A Kiss of Shimmer
By now you all know that I’m NO GURU when it comes to matters of the face. I still have no idea what the difference is between a foundation and concealer (I just had to google it) and the make-up … Continue reading
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#MotivationalMondays- “May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor”
The. Mega. Millions. For those of you who believed you would’ve had commandeered your own yacht, named your own country, or became the next “Donald” by now, I am sorry. I really feel for you, but the odds unfortunately were … Continue reading
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April Beauty Secret: Paste Your Face
What is the number two complaint in the world for women? Next to weight/body shape, it is SKIN! Bad skin can make or break your day, outfit, or even the mirror- if you frown hard enough. I know for me, … Continue reading
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Tagged acne, beauty, bedtime, chocolate covered diamonds, clear skin, Cooking, dinner, exercise, face, food, health, hofstra university, march, march madness, nutrition, tips and tricks, tom's of maine, toothpaste, wellness
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Maybelline’s “FALSIES” VS. Benefit’s “THEY’RE REAL!” Mascara
When it comes to beauty, I’m usually either 4 years behind or 4 years behind. (Yes, that was intentional.) Lately, having a lot of time on my hands and making “use of it” by watching several inspirational “beauty gurus” on … Continue reading
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Why You Should Really Wash That Man Right Outta Your Hair
We’re all familiar with the 1958 musical, South Pacific. Female lead, Mitzi Gaynor expresses her repudiation for a man who is no good with this upbeat ditty: While Mitzi was an “It’s all about show biz, kid” kind of gal, … Continue reading
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Tagged apple cider vinegar, avocado, beauty, broadway, chocolate covered diamonds, christy dean, clairol, conditioner, egg, film, food, Hair, Hair care, health, i'm gonna wash that man right out of my hair, jojoba oil, l'oreal, lavender oil, mitzi gaynor, natural, nutrition, pantene, shampoo, south pacific, wellness
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-Things To Try Thursday- Violent Lips
If you are a Kardashian fan or not- I’m sure you have seen these lip tattoos floating around in publications and television broadcasts lately. They are called Violent Lips tattoos. From what I discern, they were created by Isabella Haddad … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Aveda Damage Remedy
Do you wake up on a daily basis (like moi), with a mane that needs to be tamed? Medusa really has nothing on my hair in the morning. It seems like no matter how daintily and suffocating I make the … Continue reading
-Things To Try Thursdays- 1st Edition- Sibu Eye Cream
First edition of TTTT. Not a beauty buff by any means, but have noticed all my years of sun worshipping is beginning to show under and around my eye area. I swear by this all-natural product. It’s expensive, but a … Continue reading
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Tagged all natural, anti-aging, beauty, dark circles, eye cream, sibu, wrinkles
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*Song Du Jour* Rihanna, “We Found Love”
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