Think Fall with Spring

If you have not yet noticed fall is here! So with that I am dreaming up the perfect fall ensemble which is not such a dream when you have a website like Spring, an online shopper’s paradise of low, high and higher end brands to choose from! Since I like Spring so much I am showcasing…

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How to Apply Lipstick Like an Expert

It’s my Bday and I am talking about lipstick! Do not ask me why, just thought it was a good topic. Lips are an important aspect of the face. I mean we do use them to communicate and express ourselves verbally and otherwise. A properly applied lipstick can do wonders for your social, professional…and your…

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Inspired to Inspire

Guess what?! I had an inspiring week of fashion in of all places, my hometown of sunny San Diego! I kicked off the weekend with Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD) at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla where the fashion show began with a showcase for hair and makeup looks and the artists behind them.…

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Thoughts on How To Be Your Own Adventure

Be your own adventure. Easy to say but is it easy to do? I say yes if you do the work without expectation. The conscious doing of something without having no expectation can be easier said than done but possible. Just do. If it excites you do it and you have already won! Last week…

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How To Do It Yourself and Save $$

Hello again and Happy Wednesday! So, I was at Bellus Academy in Poway, CA this past week for their DIY Beauty and Wellness Event and while there I was introduced to a super easy and beneficial face mask that I knew I had to try and of course share and tell you about it. In…

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Down To The Basics

So my closet cleanse is done. Check that right off the list. If you do not recall, I had a yard sale back in June, at the start of the summer as a way to simplify, cleanse, detox and move forward with feeling free-er. Although it still feels like I have too much crap for…

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Perspective

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…

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In 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)…

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How 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…

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