We have a ton of nail polish

I didn't realize just how much nail polish we have at our house until I started cleaning out the bathroom!

Between my 17 year old daughter and I, we have quite a collection!

I've avoided buying any more nail polish (oh what took me so long!).  The main reason isn't because I realized we had enough here, but because everytime I would buy a new nail polish I would realize I already have the same one here or it's so similiar!  Yes, I am a bit conservative when it comes to nail polish.

Then there's my 17 year old daughter, Katherine, with all her fun colors!  That is definitely not my style, but they look so cute on her! 

I think the craziest I've gone with nail polish is a dark grape color (woohoo).

What's your favorite color nail polish?

Jen

Word for the Day is Bagaceous

My word for today  is "Bagaceous"!  You must check this out http://www.bagaceous.com/ for the latest from Milano, London, and New York!

They have the most fabulous super model named Gnunga!  He's sophisticated yet friendly and cuddly!

Bagaceous is full of gorgeousness you must check out!

Please be sure to check out my friend's collection!  The Louisa Catherine Collection!  Absolutely stunning pieces!

And who doesn't love a furry super model!?

And don't forget...create your own style! Be unique!

Jen

My Beauty Word of the Day - Slough!

I'm going to have a new segment on my blog called Beauty Word of the Day!!  Today's word is slough!  Yes, you heard me right, slough!

I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, but I do know that we need to shed those icky old dead skin cells to have our skin  glowing and youthful!

Keep an exfoliating facial cleanser in the shower so you'll remember to use it everyday.  My favorite right now is Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Cream Cleanser.  Claim on the tube says "exfoliates to detoxify and speed cells' natural regeneration process";  I believe it!

Don't forget a body scrub too!  I have bought some great handmade ones on http://www.etsy.com/ (I'll try to get the specific shop names if you want).  Right now I'm using Softsoap Spa Radiant Body Wash.  "Exfoliating with mineral sea salts".  It smells great and I love the color (told you I wasn't a doctor).

So slough away and be radiant!

Slough!

Jen

My Beauty Blog

Hello there!  So glad you stopped by!  This is my beauty blog!  I love makeup, clothes, accessories, and all that girly stuff!

I'm going to try to update this blog more often, so if you have any ideas or questions, just let me know!

Pretty porcelain flower frog

Beauty really does start from the inside! You really can't shine without starting with giving yourself some time to enjoy the little things in life!  I know we're all busy, but it really only takes 15 minutes to go outside and enjoy the beautiful blue sky! 

I love to take my camera along.  When I have my camera I seem to notice the little things I usually (and most of us) take for granted.

A rusty fence turns into beautiful art!  So does a blue sky with a hint of a gorgeous tree full of still-summer-green leaves!

Enjoy a few minutes to yourself!  Try yoga to relax, it certainly helps hyper-me!!

A perfect sky!

Don't forget-I'm looking for ideas and questions!

Take time for yourself!

Jen

You're Not 20!

I know if you read any magazines, it seems the only women in the world are 20 something!

I 'm here to say that is not true!

I'm guessing there's more women out there, like me, that are not 20 something...perhaps even 20 something times 2!

My blog will focus on us!

Start with confidence!  That's the basis for beauty!  Feel good about who you are!  That will radiate!

Be proud of your "wisdom" (that's what the call it when we get older), but we do get wiser, hopefully!

Smile!!

Jen

Beauty Sleep

I'm always tweeting about needing my beauty sleep, kind of as a joke, but it's true! I do love my almost 8 hours of sleep! Althought lately I guess it's probably been a little less (oh geez, now I realize why I look the way I look!).

When I was "working" I was definitely a stickler for getting my 8 hours of sleep!

Now that I'm "not working" (haha) I'm guessing I get a little less sleep, but geez...I'm pathetically happy!

I really shouldn't be!

I was laid off from a great job (at least on paper), in April of 2008.

That is when I started my first Etsy shop http://www.jenscloset.etsy.com/ (encouraged by my best friend-oh, she happens to be my daughter too!! Lindsey!

That was a perfect way to add a little extra income.

Wait...then, my husband was laid off from the same company--ouch!

So, now here we are, in our "offices" at home!! I'm in my living room office, and Bob is in his dining room office, and yes...we our next to each other, just about everyday, for ...well.. a lot of hours! I hadn't actually thought about that!

I actually asked Bob today, if I was annoying! If you check me on twitter, you might be able to tell I'm very active!! I don't think of it as hyper, but most probably would!! He actually answered rather quickly (which makes me suspicious) "no!".

Now I am trying to remember why I started this blog in the first place.

Oh-yeah, it was about getting your beauty sleep.

I'm tired. I work hard. I think most of us do. Some of us don't need to. Some of us need to but don't. Some of us don't need to, but do! Whatever! I'm not here to judge (but I will!).

Work your butt off while you can.

But enjoy life along the way. I really believe it's about balance!

I personally, have never been happier. This is coming from a person with an unknown future-an an unknown financial future.

But I know who I am and what I can do!

I will get my "beauty sleep" and persevere!!!

I wish the best to all of you!!

Jen

Trying the Link Thing!

here goes!





http://www.jenscloset.etsy.com/

and this

http://www.etsy.com/shop/wuglyees