Shoe shopping!

I had a bit of shopping fun this morning and here is what I bought!! I can't wait to get them.

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I needed a pair of comfortable flats that I could just slip on with a cute skirt or with jeans....really with whatever....and these were on sale for $90.00. YES!!  They're Ted Baker Rhian Flats in Black Patent.

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I also needed a pair of brown sandals. I have a ton of black, but barely any brown. I like to wear them with my jeans and shorts, so I bought these beauties for $119.00. They're GUESS by Marciano Charelle Strappy Platforms.  They look so gorgeous, but I was a little scared about the gold. I hope they don't turn out looking gaudy.  I cannot wait to get them though. I guess I'll know in a few days.

Tell me what you think and if you have any fun outfit ideas for these!! Thanks!

So you think you can dance........

This post is in honor of our new holiday, National Dance Day.

My daughter performed at the Relay for Life this morning. She was in two performances, costume change and all. I think she has been on stage more times in her mere 5 years than I have been in my entire life. She loves it and is quite a ham on stage.  Here you go.....

We're on our way to the stage. She is pretty excited!!

 She is in awe of all of the people, there are so many.

Check out his cool ride!

Her first set.

It's pretty cold while they're waiting to go onstage.

Her second set.

Taking a few laps in support of the cause!

The Day Just Began.....Already Giveaway

Check out this beautiful necklace from 

http://www.rock925jewelry.com/

The Day Just Began....Already is giving away this awesome necklace. If you haven't been to her blog, now is the time to go.  You can catch up on her posts AND enter to win this necklace. Can't go wrong there!!

Acne Face Mask DIY

Women in the northeast African nation of Eritrea often apply a facial mask of avocado, egg yolks, and honey to beat blemishes. This mix works because eggs are rich in vitamin A, or retinol, which helps heal skin. Honey helps kill bacteria cells by dehydrating them, and avocado moisturizes skin.

Be mindful of which part of the egg you use. Use egg whites only on oily skin; they act as an astringent. Use the yolk - high in fats and other helpful compounds - if you have dry skin. Use only pasteurized eggs in this mixture to eliminate the risk of salmonella. To make, mash and mix one avocado, the egg part suited to your needs, and about one tablespoon honey. Then apply to your face and leave on for 5 - 10 minutes. Add this remedy to your weekly skin care routine, or when you feel an outbreak coming on.

Garlic-Ginger Shrimp‏

Here's the third recipe in "What to do with a bag of Frozen Shrimp?" Hope you are getting some use out of these EASY and delicious shrimp recipes.

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp grated or minced peeled fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound frozen medium shrimp, thawed, peeled, and deveined
1/4 cup rice wine or dry white wine
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add shrimp and wine to the pan, and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook 3 minutes more or until the shrimp turn pink on both sides and are opaque. Add scallions to pan and toss well to combine. Divide rice and shrimp mixture evenly among 4 serving bowls.

Green Gracie Home Giveaway

This beauty is going on an antique side table that Green Gracie Home is working on and giving to ONE OF YOU!  Yes, you heard it, she is shipping an antique side table to YOU!


If you haven't checked out her blog, you should! The transformations she does are amazing. Very talented person with a great blog. Go and enter to try and win the table. Based on her other stuff, I am sure it will be beautiful.

Weekly Outfits 7/19/10 thru 7/25/10

Here are last week's outfits in review

 7/19/10 Taffeta Quilted Dress by Zac Posen

7/20/10 Tie-Front Heaton Dress by Diane von Furstenberg

7/21/10 Floral-Print One-Shoulder Dress by Shoshanna

7/22/10 Lace Jumpsuit by 3.1 Phillip Lim

7/23/10 Dolman Sleeve with Fitted Skirt Dress by Alice + Olivia

7/24/10 Deep V-Neck Muscle T and Tribal Print Miniskirt by Robert Rodriquez

7/25/10 Leopard Print Tie-Waist Dress by Diane von Furstenberg