I get it - we're all a bit tired of that same old "New Year, New Me" rhetoric (we all saw that meme of Robert Downey Jr. rolling his eyes, right?). We're all a little bit older now, and sometimes it feels like every new year's resolution becomes just plainly obligatory to say as opposed to something we actually plan on following through....

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Christmas may be over, but there's still a lot of holiday gatherings and NYE parties to attend for sure - how about putting together a full makeup look on a a super budget? Sara and I decided to put on this fun holiday take on the popular $20 makeup challenge (see her post here) - see my choices below! BASE - $3.50 I...

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Hi guys,So, don't be surprised if you see posts from another gorgeous and stylish gal that's NOT me (hahaha) here on the blog! I will be collaborating with Sara from Sookie Spartan - a fellow Michigan blogger, teacher, fellow almost-30 gal, and mother to another beautiful one-year-old named Otto. After being like "hey! we have so many things in common!" with each other on...

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trying to see if these blue specs would work on my face. maaaybe. hehe Happy (almost) holidays to all of you! Between my son having a bit of a fever scare (toddlers, amirite!) and the holiday rush, I struggled a little bit to stay timely with my posts so I do apologize for that! Today I wanted to chronicle the very cool experience I...

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Can you guys believe how fast 2015 has come and gone? I don't know about you, but it seems like the older we get, the faster time seems to pass by. Sure, there were moments that I felt like things have been going on foreever, but most of the time I wonder where it all went. My son is already a year old...

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Bedrock Beauty Leather Luxuries - 2015 Holiday CampaignPhotography : Eden and Thaad of Reel Clever Films Fashion Styling: Leah Vernon Rashad of Beauty and the Muse Hair Stylist: Brianna Black of Ken Paves Salon- Michigan Makeup Artist: Hannah diPucchio of KPS-Michigan Model: Fatima KojimaWardrobe items from Green and Glamorous, Flossy's Suitcase Squeeeee! So excited to be able to share this with you finally!...

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Inspiration is everywhere, indeed! Thank you Aldo Twelve Oaks for having us! December has been decidedly kinder - weather-wise, and the fact that it's literally everyone's favorite month, right? Holiday parties and events here and there, little mixers, and gifts! Tons of it (both buying and being the receiving end, haha)! I think the only downside of December is my empty wallet from...

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Got nothing to do tomorrow night? Good. I mean, even if you probably had something to do, you might want to consider setting those plans aside-- join some of Detroit's most stylish in celebrating Saks Fifth Avenue Troy's Contemporary (re) Launch! Complete with a fashion show of some of today's hottest labels, light bites and bubbly, this is something you definitely don't want...

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First Class Committee, created by fashion designer Terrance Jones, has launched a music‐influenced men’s clothing and lifestyle brand made in Detroit, and is debuting its first men’s winter collection to the public. This is the first collection First Class Committee has released since moving from Austin, TX to Detroit, MI. ...

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Hey friends and loved ones, sincerest apologies for the lack of updates for the past week or so. Four words: first birthday party planning! Time runs by crazy fast these days and lo and behold, Dallas is now a year old! I've been hiding out in the mom cave (haha) Pinteresting like crazy and DIYing everything down to the last detail. I'm sure...

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