WEEKEND ETSY DEALS! Labor Day Weekend ONLY

What's YOUR favorite Eco-Friendly Grocery Bag?

Mine is the $1.00 Bags from Joann Fabrics! they are huge. and awesome. I bought $150 dollars worth of Groceries and they fit it in 3 of my Joann Bags!

What is your Favorite Eco-Friendly Bag? Lets Give eachother tips and suggestions!

DIY Home-Made Beauty Products

Make your own Home-made Beauty Products using items from your own KITCHEN! Have fun! Comment if you try it, and tell us how it works!

SUGAR SCRUB FOR BODY
Kitchen:
Make your own scrub by mixing equal parts brown sugar and sesame oil in a bowl or container. Then head into the shower and spread the homemade exfoliating sugar scrub over your entire body.

2-ANTI WRINKLE
Kitchen:
Banana Wrinkle Fighter Recipe: This recipe is for supple skin as well as maintaining the skin's natural glow. Banana is also wonderful as an anti-wrinkle treatment.

All you need: Ripe Banana

Banana is wonderful as an anti-wrinkle treatment. Mash 1/4 banana until very creamy. Spread all over face and leave for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water followed by a dash of cold. Gently pat dry.

EXFOLIATION and MASK For FACE and Body
Kitchen:
Facial Exfoliate Recipe

2 heaped tsp fine oatmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
Combine ingredients, and add enough water to make a paste. Apply to skin and rub gently. Rinse and gently pat dry.

FOR BODY
Kitchen:
All you need is to cups of plain yogurt, which contains lactic acid to exfoliate and boost collagen production.

DEEP HAIR CONDITIONER
Kitchen:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 egg yolk
1 cup water
Beat the egg yolk until its frothy, add the oil then beat again. Add the water. Massage into the scalp and throughout your hair. Rinse well.

Mayonnaise is a great conditioner for dry hair. Depending on the length of your hair, apply approximately 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to your dry hair. Work into hair really well and then cover your hair with a plastic bag, allowing to set for about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and then shampoo as usual.

FOOT PREP and PAMPER
Kitchen:
A scoop of poppy seeds turns any lotion into a scrub.

Rinse with water and pat dry. Apply some additional lotion for soft feet

Source:

Alison Deyette

www.alisondeyette.com
www.AliOnTheGo.com

ABC local VIDEO

Wax that Works

I used these and They Worked Really well! Bought them at Walgreens

Hair Remover
Wax Strip Kit
For Face, Brows & Bikini

1-2-3 Hair Free!
Pre-waxed, pre-cut strips are quick & the easiest way to wax:
1 - Warm Strip in Hands
2 - Separate Double-Sided Strips
3 - Press On, Pull Off.
Results last up to 8 weeks.
Works on short hair.
Ready to use...no gooey mess.
No microwave needed.
Helps reduce the appearance of hair regrowth.
Salon Tested - Dermatologist Tested.
Kit Includes:
34 Wax Strips Total (17 Double-Sided Strips), Azulene Finishing Oil and Complete Instructions in English and Spanish.

I can NOT resist a DEAL! $5 Urban outfitters Sale

URBAN OUTFITTERS $5 SALE

Megan Lee Designs

I met a great vendor at West Fest, and then saw her at Pitchfork Festival also. Her Items are so much fun! Great Screenprints, Colors, and Her hip bags are Fabulously Perfect! Just what us city girls need!

Heres her online Shop: Megan Lee Designs

Her Website: meganleedesigns.com

She also sells at local fairs, and shops in Chicago!

Cute Items on Ebay

I am selling a few cute items on ebay. check them out!

SHOP OR CHECK OUT HERE!

Fun summer Jumper

Oh just a fun summer jumper i made for outdoor festival wear this weekend!

Got to Love Finds from Wetseal

Summer Skinny Jean Sale!! $12.50

I bought these fun purple Bleach Splatter skinny jeans, they have a great stretch to them, remember junior sizes so get a size up...

I also got this fun Long Purple Tunic for $5.99

Sneak Preview of Items for WEST FEST!

Hey Everyone, here is a sneak preview of what i will be selling at WEST FEST!

if theres something you have to have. please contact me, and we will see if i have it in your size before sat.

Enjoy! Visit me and see them in person!!!!

Chicago Avenue and Damen Avenue in Chicago IL 60622

Vacation...

Hello! sorry i have been out of town and running around.

but something new. i got a tattoo!

check it out!

Life...

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement st arting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19.. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative--dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Tip of the day : Buy Recycled Paper

You:
By using less paper, or using paper with recycled content, and making other improvements, you can save wood, water and energy, and cut pollution and solid waste.

Work:
If your company switched their annual order of 100 tons of copy paper to a paper with 50% recycled content could save 173 tons of wood, 100,000 pounds of greenhouse gases, hundreds of pounds of toxic air and water pollutants and more than 50,000 pounds of solid waste.

Use the Environmental Defense Fund Paper Calculator. This tool will help you quantify the benefits of better paper choices. The Paper Calculator shows the environmental impacts of different papers across their full lifecycle. Papercalculator.org

sources: thedailygreen.com, www.edf.org

Waxing Your Armpits??? OUCH!

Hairy Ladies Raise your Hands!


So I have recently had an obsession with wanting to wax my armpits for the summer. I feel like sometimes it looks like by the end of the day I have a 5 o'clock shadow under there! Dark Haired ladies do you hear me?! Anyway, I am definetly going to go to a professional, but I had time today and tried to wax with my eyebrow wax.

Difficulties when trying to wax your OWN armpits:

• Its Hard to see! And looking in the mirror doesnt really help, because you can't get close enough.

• The hair goes in all directions

• It hurts...at first

• You Start Sweating!!

It did work, I didnt get all the hair off because some was shorter and was harder to wax. My wax came with a soothing cream that definetly helped after. DONT use aloe, I tried that in the past, and it burned. Before I waxed, right after my shower, I used rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball to remove excess deodorant, and sweat. I really wanted to try waxing myself, just incase it really burned for days after, or I had a bad reaction. As of now, it feels okay, after an hour later.

It was a good first attempt, I think I am going to leave it up to the professionals now. The Fun of being a woman! (who actually cares about hairy armpits :)

If you have any waxing tips, probs, or anything you'd like to share, please feel free to comment below!

UPDATE:

a few days later, and my armpits still look great! i can't believe it, i love not having to shave! this rocks.... for special occasions!

New Dresses and Tunics from AD LOVE

AD LOVE

Dyeing your Hair

I was planning to dye my hair, and since is super long (past my waist) i wanted to just bleech then ends, so i did, i ended up putting a non-permanant color (natural instincts) over to blend the color better and to help my hair, since it was a little fried :) Anyway during my search for tips, i actually found a fun website and article haircrazy.info
check out this fun dye job!

Quote of the Day

"Resist: The $250 shoes, the third doughnut,
picking the (same old) fight.

Sometimes happiness is about what
you don't do."

~quote from this issue of Glamour Magazine

Walmart for the Hipster - City Shoes

So I found another totally cute item at Walmart. These adorable city shoes, perfect for walking around a ton, slip on, casual, Comfy, goes with leggings, jeans, shorts, and more. A Few neutral colors! only $7 bucks! I had to buy them online, because they didnt have my size at the store, but super cheap shipping. Heres the link

Eyeliner Tips

So We have all bought about 10 different eyeliners or liners, and you keep them in your old make-up bag or at the bottom of some old make-up basket. right? Well i have found a few that work!

For Top Liner This Felt tip Eyeliner by NYX cosmetics is perfect and gives you TOTAL control! great dark black color too. I found it at Ulta Salon or online at cherryculture.com

Also, for the inside of your bottom lid, use the Cover Girl Pencil - Perfect Blend- its usually at all drug or grocery stores. Make sure it has the rubber one end, even if it looks like a different one, with the pencil on each end, this is the only one that works on the inside of my lid personally.

Also, for very Smooth eye shadow looks, use a eye shading brush. I Found a great one at walgreens. After you have put on all your make up, Do your Bronzer/Blush last, and i usually just blend the top and sides of my eye shadow in a little better with my bronzer/brush, for a softer look.

Summer Lovin' Deals

Let me just start off by saying:

I GAVE INTO GLADIATORS.... and i am really glad i found This ONE pair!

So cute Dresses from Urban Outfitters Sale section, and  Wetseal Dress section, buy one get one 50% off. Love the colors and prints!

I DID give into gladiators, the reason i did not like most of them was because of all the obnoxious buckles, who is actually gonna take the time to buckle all those things! So i was at walmart the other day, and bam... a whole wall of different color gladiators. I first felt the fabric. Wow. they are soft, not gonna hurt my feet, they even have a little heal cushion... hmm. okay. next best thing. VELCRO STRAP! they were sold right there! thats my style, easy, comfy, convienient, and cute!

oh btw $10 Bucks!

Steals and Deals

I love finding deals, i think i might be obsessed with it actually!

Anyway, I found these KILLER boots on ebay for $12! they are the best thing i own, super comfy, great support, perfect size and color. they also have black and tan, only a few left! 

Shop: 9 dollar shoes

Another Great find was this Racer back LONG tunic with pockets, SO in love! $19.99 at urban outfitters, looks like they have other colors online!

Shop: urban outfitters

Last, cheapie leggings how can you go wrong. $5 bucks at wetseal

shop: wetseal

Swimwear Guide: Budget/Body-Shape Friendly

Summer is creaping up fast, and its always so hard to find a bathing suit with a great color or pattern, but also one thats right for our body shapes. Heres Some Helpful Tips for Budget Friendly Suits, and Body-Shape Friendly Suits!

For the BUSTY gals:

• try a supportive halter, supportive under the bust and thick neck straps. also stay away from super flashy patterns, strapless tops with no neck ties (saggy), and tiny weeny bikinis :)

To Flatter Our HIPS (not cover them up):

•Try a higher cut bottom, not too wide, but not too thin with ties, stay away from boy shorts, flashy or striped patterns, and big bunchy ties that can accentuate the hips.

For SMALL busts or BOY shapes:

•Try Ruffle Tops and bottoms, an underwire support, or a curvy monobikini, Stay away from flat tiny bikini tops, add a little padding, brighten up your colors and patterns, and find some tie straps or side accentuating accessories!

To cover our BELLIES:

• Try a one piece or tankini with rouching on the sides, a toned down color or one color suit, stay away from short tankinis that DONT cover the belly all the way and super crazy patterns and brights, and DO accentuate your bust if you have one!

All budget friendly Adorable swimsuits are from:

Old Navy

Forever 21

Charlotte Russe

Wet Seal (amazing summer sale right now)

Funny Website for the Day: Go Fug Yourself

I found this really funny website today called: Go Fug Yourself: Because Fugly Is the New Pretty.

It really made me smile! Heres one post i thought hilarious:

"Jennifer Hudfug
FUG FILE: OH HONEY NO, PERFORMANCES, POLTERWANG
This is not okay. Not even if Jennifer Hudson IS secretly knocked up, as is the tasty rumor making the rounds.

In fact, unless she is holding up her arms in surrender -- as if to say, "Yes, Officer, I am currently possessed by the spirit of an aggressive Polterwang that haunted Jennifer Beals' closet when she was in Flashdance, so please arrest me and take me somewhere that can exorcise the demon and return me to my usual adorable and packageless self" -- then I simply cannot look at this outfit with anything but the urge to beat my brains out with an old VHS tape." -POSTED BY HEATHER

Catch some more laughs from Kelly Clarkson and Lindsay Lohan's fashions at: gofugyourself.com

Tattoos

Last year or so, I illustrated a tattoo for a friend/client in new york, who I have never met, anyway she facebooked me, and I got to see so many pictures of her with the tattoo I designed and it looks awesome, I am so excited!

Here are some pic's its the koi fish with cherry blossoms

$15 DOLLAR SUPER CUTE SKIRT SALE!

Fashion PR Tips with prcouture.com

I had an amazing interview with prcouture.com

They Asked me 5 questions, and then in return i was able to ask them 5 PR related questions about my business. I asked about inexpensive advertising tips, my prices, my shop, and domain names, etc. Check it out for great tips! you can even just scroll to the bottom of the interview, to read the great pr tips. Read Here

and i am going to post the tips below:

5 PR Questions with prcouture.com

1. I don’t have a lot of cash to spend on advertising, What are some budget friendly tips to get my store out there?

PR Couture says…

Look for opportunities to collaborate with like-minded designers. Go in on a table together at a craft fair and split the cost. Look for opportunities to do trade advertising on fashion blogs, swap a banner of your merch for one that promotes their blog or clothing line. Of course, keeping PR central to your promotional strategy will keep costs low. I would be very careful of doing any advertising and instead focus on print and online PR coverage.

additional ideas…

First, it’s easy to get your store listed on numerous online shopping sites, city listings and events boards. Keep in mind, any store listing that appears online builds your store’s web profile and is a permanent, searchable link. This is way more valuable that print publication listings which are generally thrown away once the magazine is read.

Then, consider blogger reviews. By focusing in on influential blogs and readerships that match your store’s style and product assortment, it will be easy to get the right coverage ADLOVE.

Finally, develop a social network on facebook. Use your tagline everywhere and build ADLOVE fans. This expanded following could help you spread the word and in return you could offer exclusives, preview shopping experiences and discounts as a special thank you. These are all strategies we implement on social media campaigns for our fashion, beauty and home furnishings clients. It’s definitely time-consuming and requires a commitment. When you’re able to consider outside help, we’d would welcome you to our PR hive here at Buzzflikr! - Debra Stevenson, CEO Buzzflikr

Twitter the heck out of your store/ talent, but be smart about it. Follow some other brands like yours that use Twitter effectively and learn from them. -Kate Sullivan, President, Kick PR

Social media allows so many cost-effective alternatives to traditional advertising. A few options:

• Engage with bloggers – Twitter is a great place to start, but also try using your own blog. Add bloggers you admire to your links section, comment on their sites, show your support – the fashion blogosphere is generally responsive to this approach.
• Identify where conversations are already happening about your brand and industry (blogs, Twitter, forums, etc) – find a way to participate.
• Offer special promotions and use online shopping forums (among other outlets) to help get the word out.
• Subscribe to Independent Fashion Bloggers’ Little Birdie service. It’s a free weekly e-newsletter that includes loads of story opportunities submitted by bloggers. It’ll definitely help you narrow your focus when pitching and save you some time researching too.

- Jordana Bruner, PR Professional and Clutch-22 blogger

2. The website address ADLOVE.com is already taken, is up for bid in the $thousands, what is the next best web address you would suggest, that would be easiest for customers? Here are some, that i can get: adlove.us, adlove.info, adlove.us.com, should I put a number or the word “shop” behind?

PR Couture says…

I wouldn’t worry so much about what you call your domain, I think shopadlove or adloveonline are both fine. Instead focus on making that site reflective of your personal brand, and then keeping that consistent across your social media profiles. I do think that a .com is going to be stronger than a .us or a .info so see what you can get that you like with a .com. You could also just keep angeldamico.com and do angeldamico.com/shop for your online store.

additional ideas…

How about shopadlove.com or adlovechicago.com -Kate Sullivan, President, Kick PR

This happens a lot. I think you’re on the right track with adding “shop” to the domain. Perhaps shopADLOVE.com or ADLOVEonline.com? Consumers tend to expect “.com” URLs, so I would stay away from the other options (.us, .info, etc). - Jordana Bruner, PR Professional and Clutch-22 blogger

3. For pricing i try to keep a mid range, so that people like me can afford my one of a kind clothing, Everyone tells me to increase my prices, but then i don’t think they will sell as well, what do you think?

PR Couture says…

I love that you are designing for someone with your same income and I appreciate the idea of unique, hand-printed clothing at an affordable cost. I would recommend committing to an affordable pricing structure for your basic items, but don’t be afraid to increase costs on special items or those that took you longer to create. Those people who really value your skill and the one-of-a-kind nature of your pieces will pay more. Perhaps you look at ways to mass produce your more popular designs so you can keep costs low, and then bump up pricing on those you still do by hand.

additional ideas…

Knowing your customer is a fine art. Understanding their financial priorities, discretionary spending and the other places they shop will help you make this decision. Also strictly following the MSRP for your brands will keep your store competitive in the marketplace. Today, all your shoppers can compare pricing on the web so set your pricing unilaterally across the market without exception. - Debra Stevenson, CEO Buzzflikr

4. Does it help having facebook, myspace, flickr, etc. etc…. and what is twitter? any other free sign up sites you suggest?

PR Couture says…

You want to make sure that your strategy involves not only getting people to come to your store, but going to where your customers already are. Social shopping sites, Facebook fan pages, flickr are all extra tools in your PR toolkit. But know that in order for them to work, you have to commit the time per day to update and interact on them. Each social media tool is different and its easy to get overwhelmed. Start with one, get comfortable and then expand. For a few quick tips on Twitter, check out this recent PR Couture post: Fashion PR/Social Media: 5 TwitTips for a Successful TwitPitch as well as our recent interview with Marie Claire about their Twitter strategy.

additional ideas…

Absolutely! You don’t need to have a profile on every site, but I’d recommend Twitter to start. It’s a central place to consume information that matters for your brand, not to mention a place for you to have real-time conversations with media, peers and others in your industry. Follow bloggers and other Etsy/indie designers to get a feel for how people are using it. Some great Twitter designers/e-tailers to watch are @choosespun, @wendybrandes and @moxsie. They participate regularly and show a ton of support to fashion bloggers and have in turn, gained visibility for their brands in an effective, respectful way.

Additionally, a Facebook business page would be a great place for you to share content (press, photos, updates, etc.) and build a fan base. At this point, I’m not sure you need to invest time/resources there, but it’d be good to keep it in the back of your mind for when you’re ready. - Jordana Bruner, PR Professional and Clutch-22 blogger

5. I am also thinking about making a new shop adlove.etsy.com, and separating my clothes from my artwork, do you think this is a good idea, since people already know angeldamico.com and angeldamico.etsy.com?

PR Couture says…

My recommendation is to focus on your personal brand and house everything together. You want people to seek out everything that you do in all forms, and there is no need to make it more complex to be able to access all your work in one place.

additional ideas…

This is a great question and shows your understanding of complex brand development issues. Your longterm business goals really hold the key to making this decision. - Debra Stevenson, CEO Buzzflikr

Started a New BLOG and Ebay Shop!

Hey everyone Check out my new shop on ebay

THE HIP THRIFTER

Fabulous Fashions for Less!

HIP:
1. Keenly aware of or knowledgeable about the latest trends or developments.
2. Very fashionable or stylish.

THRIFTER:
1. Wise economy in the management of money and other resources; frugality.
2. wisdom and caution with money

and the new blog for updates and things

Workin...

UPDATE:

I am working on a deadline crunch for the magazine, i'll be back soon!

Which MOVIESTAR Are You?

Ever wonder which movie star you are most like? Well, a team of researchers got together and analyzed the personalities of movie stars.

Number your paper from 1 to 10, then answer each question with the choice that most describes you at this point in your life , and then add up the points that correspond with your answers. Put your Movie Star in the comment section for everyone to share!

1. Which describes your perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner for two
b) Amusement Park
c) Roller blading in the park
d) Rock Concert
e) Have dinner & see a movie
f) Dinner at home with a loved one

2. What is your favorite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll
b) Alternative
c) Soft Rock
d) Classical
e) Christian
f) Jazz

3. What is your favorite type of movie?
a) Comedy
b) Horror
c) Musical
d) Romance
e) Documentary
f) Mystery

4. Which of the following jobs would you choose if you were given only these choices?
a) Waiter/Waitress
b) Sports Player
c) Teacher
d) Policeman
e) Bartender
f) Business person

5. Which would you rather do if you had an hour to waste?
a) Work out
b) Make out
c) Watch TV
d) Listen to the radio
e) Sleep
f) Read

6. Of the following colors, which do you like best?
a) Yellow
b) White
c) Sky blue
d) Teal
e) Gold
f) Red

7. Which one of the following would you like to eat right now?
a) Ice cream
b) Pizza
c ) Sushi
d) Pasta
e) Salad
f) Lobster Tail

8. Which is your favorite holiday?
a) Halloween
b) Christmas
c) New Year's
d) Valentine's Day
e) Thanksgiving
f) Fourth of July

9 If you could go to any of the following places, which would it be?
a) Reno
b) Spain
c) Las Vegas
d) Hawaii
e) Hollywood
f) British Columbia

10. Of the following, who would you rather spend time with?
a) Someone who is smart
b) Someone with good looks
c) Someone who is a party animal
d) Someone who has fun all the time
e) Someone who is very emotional
f) Someone who is fun to be with

Now total up your points on each question:
1. a-4; b-2; c-5; d-1; e-3; f-6
2. a-2; b-1; c-4; d-5; e-3; f-6
3. a-2; b-1; c-3; d-4; e-5; f-6
4. a-4; b-5; c-3; d-2; e-1; f-6
5. a-5; b-4; c-2; d-1; e-3; f-6
6. a-1; b-5; c-3; d-2; e-4; f-6
7. a-3; b-2; c-1; d-4; e-5; f-6
8. a-1; b-3; c-2; d-4; e-5; f -6
9. a-4; b-5; c-1; d-4; e-3; f-6
10. a-5; b-2; c-1; d-3; e-4; f-6

NOW take your total and find out which Movie Star you are:

(10-17 points) You are NAOMI CAMBELL:
You are wild and crazy and you know it.. You know how to have fun, but you may take it to extremes. You know what you are doing though, and are much in control of your own life. People don't always see things your way, but that doesn't mean that you should do away with your beliefs. Try to remember that your wild spirit can lead to hurting yourself and others.

(18-26 points) You are DORTHY DANDRIDGE:
You are fun, friendly, and popular! You are a real crowd pleaser. You have probably been out on the town your share of times, yet you come home with the values that your mother taught you. Marriage and children are very important to you, but only after you have fun. Don't let the people you please influence you to stray.


(27-34 points) You are BEYONCE:
You are cute, and everyone loves you. You are a best friend that no one takes the chance of losing. You never hurt feelings and seldom have your own feelings hurt. Life is a breeze. You are witty, and calm most of the time. Just keep clear of back stabbers, and you are worry-free.

(35-42 points) You are JADA PINKETT-SMITH:
You are a lover. Romance, flowers, and wine are all you need to enjoy yourself. You are serious about all commitments and are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday, and never forget a Birthday.. Don't let your passion for romance get confused with the real thing.

(43-50 points) You are LENA HORNE:
You are smart, a real thinker. Every situation is approached with a plan. You are very healthy in mind and body. You don't take crap from anyone. You have only a couple of individuals that you consider 'real friends'. You teach strong family values. Keep your feet planted in them, but don't overlook a bad situation when it does happen.

(51-60 points) You are HALLE BERRY:
Everyone is in awe of you. You know what you want and how to get it. You have more friends than you know what to do with. Your word is your bond. Everyone knows when you say something it is money in the bank. You attract the opposite sex. Your intelligence overwhelms most. Your memory is the next thing to photographic. Everyone admires you because you are so considerate and lovable. You know how to enjoy life and treat people right.

Now put your Movie Star in the Comment Section and Share with Everyone!

Quick Tips for Swine Flu Prevention

So we have all heard the News of the Swine Flu. Heres a couple quick tips To keep you healthy and out of harms way.

1. Wash your hands (MOST IMPORTANT)

This is important, my mom works at a retirement community and they have to sing "happy birthday" twice while washing there hands, to make sure they are washing long enough. Lather up and rub not just your fingers and palms but also under the fingernails, around the wrists and between the fingers. Rinse well.

2. Cover your your mouth when you cough or sneeze

3. Stay home if you are sick. and make sure to keep everything as least infected as you can, such as picking up tissues, and such.

4. Try keeping your hands out of your eyes, nose and mouth, direct routes to the bloodstream that allow a virus to bypass the protective barrier of the skin.

5. Avoid getting in contact with people who are sick.

** Keep taking your vitamins, boost your immune system, Vitamin C, Vitamin D 2000 IU, or ask your doctor or nurse. Keep Drinking your 8 glasses of Water. Get a flu shot, there is some evidence it may curb the swine flu severity. (I am getting mine today by my brother who is a doctor.)

• Swine Flu Governmental Info

• WHAT IS SWINE FLU?

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Jean Print Leggings! The best idea!

Who wouldnt want skinny jeans that feel like leggings? Sometimes its just TOO hot or uncomfortable to wear skinny jeans all the time! 

I  just bought some from ebay for $12.95 + free shipping

SO Great! i love them! YAY! best invention ever!

Sophie's Locker has all different styles, colors, lengths and more!

The Reccessionista!

The Fashionista on a budget!

i heard the term today Reccessionista, and thought it was so fun!

Heres the blog!

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Something I learned about today was The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. I was saddened to learn of such a thing. Water covers more than 70 percent of the planet's surface, making our rivers, lakes and oceans the lifeblood of our planet.

Currently, scientists believe the world's largest garbage dump isn't on land…it's in the Pacific Ocean. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch stretches from the coast of California to Japan, and it's estimated to be twice the size of Texas.

In some places, the floating debris—estimated to be about 90 percent plastic—goes 90 feet deep. Elsewhere, there are six times more pieces of plastic than plankton, the main food source for many sea animals.

Marine biologists estimate that about 80 percent of the litter is from land, either dumped directly into waterways or blown into rivers and streams.

I have not done this in a long time, but I will definetly not be throwing any tiny pieces of garbage out the car window, thinking its no big deal anymore... sad but true....

Here is a few websites with some more detailed information:

Oprah.com

Wikipedia

GreatGarbagePatch.org

Please feel free to leave related Links in the comments section! Thank you!

Recycling MY fashion on Ebay

I used to have a shopping addiction :) 

Recycling some of my items through Ebay!

My Ebay Items

Recycled DIY Tire Sandles

These Amazing Sandles were created and made by Courtney Kessel. These fabulous shoes consist of laminated cardboard platforms with tire tread soles. The upper is all bicycle tire inner tubing and a washer.

Pocketflops are foldable flip flops for women that are made with 95% recycled tire rubber and come in a carrying case made of either recycled or organic fabric. Their durability and thin design make them ideal for yoga bags, purses and backpacks.

Want to make your own? Heres a website with instructions for DIY Blown Tire Sandles

Today Only Free Eco-Tote from Walgreens

In celebration of Earth Day, get a free tote bag with any purchase at Walgreens. I didn't need a coupon, but some websites say you need one, so heres the coupon just incase!

Naturally Exfoliate that Winter Dry Skin!

One of the most important steps of your skin care regime should be exfoliating your skin. Doing so gets rid of the excess oils that clog your pores while eliminating the dead cells from the surface of your skin. Immediately after exfoliating your skin looks lighter and leaves you with a refreshed feeling.

First: Start with the lips, that can get so Chapped from the Winter!

Step 1: Get a soft toothbrush and wet it with warm water, then brush your lips in a circular motion. Pucker up and get that inside lip stuff too! Add a little sugar to your brush to get ride of the extra chapped parts!

Step 2: Moisterize with a good lip balm, or vaseline, or break open a Vitamin E capsule and spread on your lips for good moisturization and protection.

Next: Lets move to our bodies using Dry Brush Exfoliation

A dry brush exfoliation involves the use of a soft, dry brush to gently brush the skin. It is recommended by holistic practitioners to remove dead skin cells, improve the circulation of blood and lymph, and enhance detoxification through skin. The gentle pressure is also thought to have a calming effect.

Dry Brush Exfoliation
The only tool needed is a soft, dry, skin brush, preferably with natural bristles.

Step 1: Stand in the shower with the water off.

Step 2: Starting at your feet, start brushing in small circles towards your heart. Apply very light pressure, avoiding broken skin, skin rashes, or areas where the skin is thin, such as the face or inner thighs.

Step 3: After you've finished both legs, move on to your arms. Brush from your fingertips, again towards your heart.

Step 4: Reach around and brush from your back towards your stomach.

Step 5: When you are finished, begin showering.