writing now: 2011 game changers

I'm not one for making New Year's Resolutions so I wanted to say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012 by sharing my favorite items, what I call my Game Changes, for the year.  Some were products that I've discovered in 2011, some were those I rediscovered in 2011 and still others were items that have stood the test of time.

wearing now: uniform

This has totally been my uniform of late.  Nothing special.  One or two layers of shirt, a blazer or a cardigan, jeans or slacks, accessories.  It's working for me now, and I haven't felt inspired to stray just yet!

Ironically, a few other people in my office were also wearing animal print!  Great minds..great minds!

writing now: essie case study + orly vip

I neglected to post a pic of one of my glitter manis. 

 

This is a combination of case study and orly vip. I found that these glitter polishes really helped my mani stay put for awhile, especially considering no top coat was used!

reviewing now: red carpet manicure pro kit

I have to start this post by singing the highest regards for this product! If you have to stop reading right now, I would just recommend that you GO and pick this up!

Now here's my full review.

writing now: happy holidays

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

writing now: recent purchases

Here are some items I purchased for myself while doing my holiday shopping.

 Forever 21 Sequined Top. I'll probably wear with black tights or leather pants and a blazer.

weariang now: all black everything

Well, not exactly all black, but I have been doing more experimenting with monochromatic looks lately.

A few years ago, I wouldn't be caught *dead* in an outfit that was all one color.  If it didn't match perfectly, there was no way I was going to be seen outside of the house like that!  No.way.  I do feel kind of good about this outfit though.

Want to know a little secret?

wearing now: holiday nails

 

I'm on the hunt for my "holiday nail."  One of my friends laughed about me looking for holiday nail polish.  I thought EVERYONE did it!  Instead of purchasing a new color, I think I've settled on adding something sparkly to my nails this holiday season.  I checked out Ulta to see what they sparkly goodies that had in stock.  There were a ton of options!  I think every major brand has a sparkle, glitter or flaky polish out now. 

Read on to see what I got!

wearing now: date night

We recently celebrated *his* birthday, and I took him out to dinner.  It was an unseasonably warm evening and I was loving every minute of it!  Clearly, I'm not the best blogger because I didn't think of taking action or location shots, but here is what I wore.

wearing now: you can say i'm plain jane

Today's OOTD is is brought to you by the fact that pictures show you way more about an outfit than a mirror ever could!  I think Cher was on to something with her Polaroids! 

reviewing now: muji 5 drawer acrylic case

 

Finally, my mystery package is revealed!  Meet my new Muji 5 drawer acrylic case.  These containers are cult favorites among beauty bloggers for a reason!  This container is a great alternative to the 600.00 cube storage containers.  Hopefully one day I'll get my hands on one of them, but for now, this is almost perfect for my needs!

writing now: happy thanksgiving

I just wanted to take a moment to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!  There is so much to be thankful for.  I hope you are wrapped in the love of your friends and families near and far.

wearing now: because i want to my dear

Recently went to the mall with *him* to do a little returning and shopping for him and this was my chosen outfit.  When he saw me, his first question was, "Why are you wearing something sheer?"  Because I want to my dear...because I want to! And the sensible side of me kicked in and reminded him that I *did* have a coat!

writing now: so excited

I *love* getting packages in the mail.  When I was a kid, it always meant that someone else purchased something for me. I wonder who it's from! I wonder who it could be! As an adult, when a package arrives in the mail 99% of the time, I already know what it is, and it's already been charged to my visa...but it's still just as exciting.  Especially if it's something that I've been lusting for, for awhile!

Insert today's mystery package

Want to know what it is?  Come back later in the week when I should have a full review posted!

reviewing now: makeup forever mat valvet foundation

I've had a chance to use the MUFE Mat Velvet Foundation for a couple of weeks now, so here is my updated review.

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I picked up a better match at Sephora and have been test driving it so that I could finish my review.  I was matched with #80 (I had previously purchased #85).

writing now: holiday lemmings

*He* asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year and I hadn't really thought about it!  Since I'm having to come up with *something* for my wish list, I'll share a couple of my holiday lemmings with you!

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