I SEE You! :)

Okay.. .this is not about eyes but EYEBROWS!   They are necessary!  I am kind of blonde..... so my eyebrows are pretty thin and light.... check out the photo above!   Which Eyebrow looks better and makes my eyes stand out more?

( waiting )

I'm not telling but you can guess below!    I used a product I got at Sephora that I love!  It's like a mascara brush for your eyebrows!   Not only does it enhance the natural color but it tames them with a gel!   It's like double duty for your eyebrows!   Have you ever tried a product like this or this one?  Tell me about it!  Let's share the best eybrow products you've tried!

Fashion Trends for Spring!

Fashion Trends for Spring

Some trends are worth trying to update your wardrobe without changing your wardrobe!

Personally... I love updating with accessories!  They are easy,  they always fit, and they give your existing wardrobe a lift!   Don't get me wrong, I love shopping for clothes too but I tend to be more "safe" in my fashion choices... while updating with accessories!  

Here's a few for Spring according to Glamour Magazine!  

1.  Round Glasses - Now personally... not sure they will look good on my face... so I may pass on this trend unless I happen to try some on I like.... 

2.  Open back flat Mules - Doable!   Fairly comforable... not particularly easy to walk in but cute!  I'll try this one!  

3.  Tassels!   I love this trend! You'll find it on hand bags, belts and jewelry!  (probably more too)   I've been wearing some tassels for the past year.  The jewelry designer I work with, Sara Blaine, from  esbe Designs Jewelry introduced tassels last year and we have added more!   She is truly a visionary when it comes to accessories!   

Here are a few of my favorites!   Add them to your wardrobe at ANY price point!  If you'd like to check them out... go to my Virtual Catalog and then shop my website or message me!  I'd love to help you shop trends for less!

www.esbejewelry.com

www.esbedesigns.com/theda

Dance Mom!

Yes!  I'm a "Dance Mom"

This kid inspires me!   So yes.... I'm a dance mom!   But if "Dance Mom" means I love watching my dancer dance, compete, work hard for a goal, and hopefully succeed while consoling the failures... then Yes.... I'm guilty!  Whether we are a dance mom or a soccer mom or anything in between, if we as parents support our kid's passion... then we are doing a fabulous thing!

So lucky I can take my work on the road with me as we travel for her passion..... and it prompted me to share some crazy travel tips for any parent living out of a hotel room on the weekend!

So here's my "office on the go" and here's the Kitchen!   I always bring little oatmeals with me.... fill up a cup of hot water from the in room coffee pot (Don't forget the plastic spoon- I have and it's a pain)  

Something simple like this is GREAT when you don't want to spend the time getting food in the early AM when you have to get out and about early.   Not only does it save about $20 on room service, but it is very convenient!   Just had to share my tip!  Enjoy this when you travel with your kids or for a weekend... or as you plan summer travel!  

Enjoy your day!

I'm "BLUSHING" because I'm a product junkie!

Okay.. so I am a self confessed product junkie!  I love trying anything that will prevent wrinkles or that I THINK makes me look and feel better/younger!

So.... Now that I'm almost done with my tube of L'Oreal Blur.... I've decided I like it!   I wanted more of a youthful dewy look rather than a powdery blush like I've always used.... this is lightweight and sheer.. definitely more natural than my powder blush!  I've decided I love it!  And it's not that expensive!  BONUS!   

So give it a go!  See what you think and let me know!   I dab about 3 dots along my cheekbones and rub it in!   Love it!   

Fun Getting Fit!

Fun Getting Fit! 

So what are you doing to get some FUN into your work out?    I think I may have to play this song super loud and have some FUN on that treadmill!!!  Although I could fall down and hurt myself.... but it sure does look like fun!

Summer is right around the corner... What songs are on your play list for your run, walk or bike ride?

I read an article and it TOTALLY makes it more fun to do this.... I do it to "shake it up" a bit.  It's all about INTERVALS!

Try walking for 5 minutes and doing a run for 1 minute.....( for 30 minutes or more)   It varies the work out and gives you some GREAT cardiovascular!  It also helps the BOREDOM factor!

Do 10-10-10 - 10 minutes of walking, 10 minutes of running and then 10 minutes of walking again.

OR if you are walking to the TV - RUN during commercials! Pick up the pace!  It will keep your mind off of the task!  

Let's have fun getting in shape!

Pearl Girl!

You know what?  Pearls NEVER go out of style..... but if you want something a little different than "your mother's pearls"  Something that is more of a fashion statement... then you will LOVE 

esbe Designs Baroque Pearls!

What I love is that they are a silver color... in fact, they almost look silver.. AND they have TWO gorgeous sterling toggles.... so you can make them slightly longer or shorter depending on your neckline!

AND... they are rich and cold to the touch!  They are from nature... they are shell pearls!   They look like a $25,000 strand of pearls.. but they are ONLY $199!   I love quality and value and these are WORTH the buy!   

If you want them for Mother's Day, I do suggest you get them sooner rather than later!   

Check out my virtual catalog at www.esbejewelry.com and feel free to order at www.esbedesigns.com/theda once you've made your selections!   Message me for more personal service!   Gotta LOVE Style and Quality and Jewelry always fits.... except rings that occasionally shrink over time (wink)   

Happy Tuesday!

What color?

SO... It's Spring..... and it's time to ditch the dark polish and go with something more fun!   What do you predict will be the hottest color this season?   Which one is YOUR favorite?   There's a lot more out there.... but I chose these wearable colors to start!   

Comment below :)   I need a mani and pedi and I want your input!

Cooking Light!

PIZZA ANYONE?

So..... On my quest to get healthy... I'm not only Exercising EVERY day ( well at least 5-6 days a week) and I'm trying to eat "clean"  I have a love/hate relationship with exercise and diet!   I'm sure we all do!   I want to feel and look good... I want to be fit but sometimes you just have to have a Doughnut.... Or Pizza!

Now seriously, I won't go thru all this effort all the time, but I had to try it!   Cauliflower Pizza crust!  I went to Dr. Oz's website and found this great recipe for a cauliflower crust pizza!  Believe it or not it was good!

Now I don't have gluten sensitivity but I do watch my gluten.... just because everyone else is I guess... and "they say" it makes me fat.... SO.... I tried it!   Here are some photos of when I made it!

Recommendation...after you cook it.. let it sit and "set" it seems to work better that way but it is quite delicious!  Who knew?

Power Shoes!

Do you have shoes that make you feel Good?    Do you have a pair that when you wear them.... you feel taller.... more powerful?   What do they look like? What kind are they?   Okay... so they don't necessarily have to feel the MOST comfortable... but you have to feel good in them!

They don't have to be expensive!   I found these at Marshalls... I can't even remember what brand they are... but I like them!    Shoes ALWAYS fit as do handbags and jewelry!   So, if you are like me trying to diet and exercise.... it's ALL about the accessories!   I love clothes too of course... but I love that my shoes, handbags and jewelry don't frustrate me when I put them on.... like my pants ( sometimes)

What's your favorite accessory or accessories?    Is it your signature handbag or your designer necklace?    Let's share!