| december daily...revamp |



2011 December Daily

---------------------------------------->*<------------------------------------------ So I've decided to go a different route with my DD this year. I really loved the colors I used last year so I think I'm going to go back to red, gold, black & white with maybe a touch of another color.

 I was inspired by vee over at Creative Blessing to get my plan together. I don't know what size my album is going to be this year. I was thinking of keeping it around the same size as last years but I think I'll figure it out as I sit down and begin to work. I liked the fact that I kept it simple which didn't feel too overwhelming. Some of the items I'm planning to use are listed below.

Are you doing a DD or Christmas album? If so, please share.

| vote vote vote |

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No matter what motivates you to get out to the polls to vote today, just make sure that you do.  The lines will be long and where I live the air is a bit chilly but its so important to vote. My vote time took about an hour and a half from the time I got in line to when I got back in the car.

I must admit that I am nervous once again about the elections and will be glued to the TV when I get off waiting on the numbers to roll in. 

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I voted....did you?

| a little beauty |



FOTD: Black Opal Foundation Stick

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I've recently discovered a new foundation love! Yes....as if I need any more make-up, lol!  YouTube is such an enabler. I've recently been watching videos from Lyric JamaicanMakeUpArtist and I just knew for sure she was probably using MAC or some other higher-end foundation and NO! Wait...let me tell you what she uses....wait for it, wait for it.........Black Opals Full Coverage Foundation sticks. I bought a total of 5 shades:
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1. Beautiful Bronze : All over face combined with Suede Mocha
2. Suede Mocha: All over face combined with Beautiful Bronze  (*I could easily use Suede Mocha as my all over by itself but I do love the warmth of BB)
3. Black Walnut: Used as a base for my contour powder
4. Heavenly Honey: Highlight for under eyes/cheeks/nose
5. Hazlenut: I use as a base foundation for under my eyes

I know some may think why the need for 5 foundations but normally one color just mutes your face completely out without any dimension and our faces are not like that naturally. As stated above, each foundation for me has its own purpose: base, highlight and contour.  I found them locally at my CVS and they were $9.50 each. Some of your local beauty supply stores will carry them as well. Definitely cheaper than a lot of higher-end but it is a bit pricey for a drug store foundation.

For most work days, I keep things simple. I fill in my eyebrows, keep the eyes simple with two shadows from Urban Decay Naked palette, some liner, mascara, nude lip, soft cheek and soft highlight.

I definitely recommend these foundation sticks. Let me know if you try them out!

| halloween |

----------> Hello November!  Hope everyone had a great Halloween! My little kitten sure did! =)

| tate farms |

--------------------->  We took a trip to Tate Farms this weekend to the pumpkin patch.  I'm so upset that my camera died but Aniyah loved the hay maze and picking out her pumpkin.  It was almost too cold to stay so we spent roughly an hour there and left.

It was so nice that my friend Rhonda was able to come with us.

-----------> we are off to make an attempt to carve a pumpkin. Hope you all had a fabulous weekend.

| Christmas Gifting |

------------------->   I always struggle on what to get my mothers for Christmas, yes I'm already thinking of Christmas gifts.  Each time I run across something I think they may enjoy I jot it down. So far I have three things on my list. I usually like to include something "crafty" and then the rest probably a fashion and/or beauty item.  They almost always expect me to give them something that includes something with pictures of Aniyah so I defintely put that on the list.

1.  Paislee Press | 2013 Calendar Kit
     I think this is something perfect that I can include pictures of Aniyah as well as allowing them to have a  calendar on their desks at home or either work.

2. Thierry Mugler | Alien perfume
     Absolutely love this perfume. A lot of times I don't like to purchase things for people unless I'm 100%certain that it's a fragrance that they love but I'm positive they will love this one.

3. Turbie Twist | Hair Towel
     I love my turbie twist for my wash days.  Aniyah and I both have one and for only $5.99 at Ross, it's realy worth it.


If you have any ideas or suggestions for things to get your mother and/or mother-in-law or any close friend for the Holidays please let me know. Hope everyone has a great week!

| Closet Makeover |

1 comment:

1. 
   AnonymousOctober 13, 2012 4:59 PM

   Hi Tania I love your album and was wondering where you got the mask and the stick pins? Thanks Rhonda

   ReplyDelete
   Hi Rhonda! The stick pins are from Making Memories Spook Alley collection I believe. I'll double check that tonight and I used Making Memories Spook Alley Slice cartridge to cut the mask and then used Glossy Accents on top.

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I am definitely in need of a MAJOR closet makeover. I'm way too embarrassed to show pictures of how it looks right now but I'm thinking I'll record the before and after and post it here when I get done. Where we currently live does not have the space for the dream closet I'm thinking I want so I've been trying to find ways that I can arrange/re-arrange things but before doing that, a major purge is necessary.  I was trying to give myself some guidelines as far things I haven't worn in in the past 3 months, it HAS to go!  I'm starting tonight so wish me luck.

*click the link under the picture for source



Exhibit A



Items I'm thinking about getting:

1.  Non-Slip hangers (TJ Maxx, Target, Marshalls, etc)

2.  Shoe shelf/racks to organize shoes

3.  Coat hooks for purses/bags, scargs, belts

If you have any ideas or tips for cleaning/organizing small closets/spaces please let me know.  Have an awesome week!

| BOO | *october afternoon

---**I fell in love with Witch Hazel the minute I saw it was to be released at CHA. I love all their Mini Books and I had fun starting this album.  I will continue to add to the pages and hopefully have a full update at the beginning of next month. Can't believe we are already in October!

| jbs wren cards |

 ---***I worked on these cards this weekend and I love how they turned out. I realized that I don't have cards on hand and it irritates me to go to the store to buy any when I have all the supplies on hand to make them myself.

---*I'm so loving the fall trend of the vampy/deep berry look going on right now.  Ever since Erica Dixon from Love & Hip Hop Atlanta wore the look on the reunion show, I've been obsessed.  Here I have MACs rebel lipstic, Revlons VaVa Violet, Jordana lip pencil in Eggplant and Essie's wicked polish.

---**This layout shares my love of the Fall trend.

---**Hope everyone will have a fabulous week. I'm having to bury myself in studying for the GMAT test.

| December Daily |

---** Yes the Holidays are approaching and I'm excited once again this year to do another Dec Daily.  Last year I didn't purchase the kit from SC and Ali Edwards but once I saw that they were collabing again this year, I submitted my pre-order. Before doing that, I already had in my mind that I was going to do something similiar to what I did last year and just use what I have on had but I also regretted not getting the kit last year and I didn't want that feeling this year. The colors may be a bit more challenging since I do love traditional red/black/white/green/golds but I will mix with my stash I'm sure.

---**I also love the album and size. I haven't worked with an album this size before so that's going to be fun. IT has a mix of chipboard, transparencies and page protectors.

---**You just can't go wrong with Ali Edwards stamps. I love them and will definitely be mixing what I have in with this album as well.