Well hello! Up for a few pointers in style? I hope so! This week as I thought about where I have been, where I am and where I am going, I realized how much I have learned in pursuit of my career in fashion and ongoing learning as a spirited and creative entrepreneur. With this…
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Shop 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreInspired 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.…
Read MoreThoughts 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreDown 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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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…
Read MoreSummers 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)…
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