Hello, hello! Happy Monday! Yes, House Of Vine is still here! I know it has been an insurmountable delay and I’m not about excuses, however with getting through my venture of taking a night course to become a certified makeup artist while working my demanding federal career in management by day, it really was a…
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Summers Are For Yard Sales
Ever experience having your own yard sale? Whether you have or not, I would like to share with you what I recently learned. Maybe it could help you and maybe me for the next one. My conclusions come first: 1. Like everything else from vacations, home purchases, choosing restaurants, first dates, etc…Location, location, location seems…
Read MoreIn His Shoes…
What do I look for in a man? His shoes. That’s right! They are the first specific thing I look at when I speak with a man and initially take him in, whether I am attracted physically, more mentally intrigued or just checking him out from afar. I still ask myself (based on his shoes)…
Read MoreHow To Have A Stylish Summer
It is a wardrobe must. I bet you can quickly name off your favorite pair of jeans and why. I also bet that you love them so much that you regret not buying a second pair. Am I right? Or maybe you did. You may wonder….Why relate denim as a summer wardrobe must have? Denim…
Read MoreHow To Dress For Your Curves
Where are my curvy girls at!? Do you confidently dress for your curves? ….Tweetable I am a curvy girl, been one all my life and like all of us with a little extra, we want to present our persona in the best light. Right? The best way to do this is to honor the curves,…
Read MoreFinding the Proper Fit
I recently met up with a guy that I met online whom was limited on time but based on our planned meeting time we would still have at least an hour to connect. He said, ‘I’m not sure if you would be willing to meet for just an hour and a half or so.” I…
Read MoreHow To De-Stress On A Saturday
Did you have a seriously stressed out week? Ready to do it all over again?! You start of the week with all of these beautiful plans, tasks and thoughts written down, saved on your phone or tablet and voice reminders set up of how your week is going to flow. Then somewhere in there life…
Read MoreThat Styled Life
Who are you going to be today? I have been thinking a lot about fashion and style, how it all relates and why I am so passionate about it. Is it really the industry (because I am really still learning about it), is it how it looks in the movies or the fashion magazines that…
Read MoreFabulous Find: My Super-Cute Chair
A little furniture shopping never hurt nobody… My latest find so happens to be furniture. I have been looking for a chair for my living room area to add to the home-y-ness, comfort, and most of all add seating to the space. I found this cute little chair from Homegoods by Tahari Home for my…
Read MoreFashion + Staycay = An Experience
So I took a fashion staycation at Harrah’s Resort Southern California to check out the Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD) Spring Showcase 2015 held there on March 14, 2015. This show was an introduction to the designs and the designers behind them for the FWSD 2015 year. This was a nice SoCal getaway with a low…
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