Why do I do what I do or am I the way I am…? One word, one person, Grandma. She has much to do with it. Her name is Elvina but her nickname is Vine (aka Grandma). She died several years ago and I know I owe a lot of who I am to Elvina…
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Beauty Boss Self-Care Sunday
I’ve started a series, as the title reads, Beauty Boss Self-Care Sunday, which is a series where I will post a Q & A every Sunday about a Beauty Boss in any beauty (and some wellness, as the two can intertwine) industry related field. These will mainly be local to Atlanta and surrounding cities but…
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Unstoppable Beauty
I’m actually doing this! Yes, I’m having an event on my patio this coming Fall, that fosters community, wellness and beauty all in one. I have wanted to do this for awhile and well why not now. I would love for you to come, meet my friends, become familiar with House of Vine and sip…
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La Jolla, Ca: Local Beauty and Skincare
I was recently hired on as an Esthetics Educator at a local beauty academy, so what started off as a field trip with the class turned onto a deeper mission. There are quite a few cool skincare spots in La Jolla, California, so I decided to get the info and share them with you. As…
Read MoreNew Year, Same Dreams
“Believe in yourself and be prepared to work hard.” Stella McCartney Well hello there and Happy New Year!!! It’s here! How are you feeling and what are you doing about it? Well as for me, I’m just working on my goals and positively feeling my way into the new year without the occasional ‘feeling-sorry-for-self’ sabotage…
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Gifts For That Busy Gal
Gifts For That Busy Gal by lysandraleary featuring a zipper purse Coach zipper purse $585 – harveynichols.com Coach handbag $585 – johnlewis.com Rose gold tone jewelry macys.com The Desire Map Planner Weekly Edition 2017 (Limited Edition) amazon.com
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How To Keep It Hot
I am most recently networking like a champ (if I do say so myself) and encountering fellow women in situations that bring me hope, solidify faith and the inner peace to keep going. Be open. I went to three events last week and two the week before. Networking and meeting as many people as I…
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The Skin You’re In
The skin you are in… You only got one, take good care of it! With a medical background and love for all things beautiful, I have always been secretly interested in skincare. I think it was the moment I had my first laser hair removal session back in my early twenties. Now that I am…
Read More1st Date Blues or 1st Date Bad Ass? Create Your Look
Do you have what I find to be first, second or maybe even third date fashion frustration? I don’t know about you, but I have realized when I really like and want to make an impressive impact with a guy, which isn’t the case with all of them, I become a frazzled when deciding on…
Read MoreShop Your Closet: How To Revamp Your Wardrobe Without Spending!
I am keeping this quick and to the point because revamping your wardrobe really can be a simple straightforward task that can improve your daily delays of wondering what to wear in the morning. Maybe this can be your weekend project! A little pre-holiday streamlining, possibly? 1. Try on all your outfits that you still…
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