Flashback Friday

{Seeing the large painted lights on our tree reminds me of when I was a little kid.}

Hello Lovelies! First off, I'm so excited to have some new followers with us after seeing my "Behind the Blog" interview over at So About What I Said (Thanks Melissa for highlighting I Look Good Today!). I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this week. Why you ask? Because it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as we have completely finished decorating our house for the holidays. Everything looks so festive. We're definitely ready for Santa now! Hubby and I decided to go with a vintage look this year with the large, painted bulbs on the tree, plastic 3 foot candles on our front porch and a manger set from my great grandparents in our sitting room. I hope you all have had  wonderful week. I have an exciting giveaway coming up for you, so stay tuned!!!

{This is Willybumps. He's a cute twinkling reindeer that sits outside our front door to welcome our guests.}

{I love how cozy and inviting our front sitting room feels!}

{Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore help light up our front yard.}

{The vintage Noel candles we found on Ebay from the 1950s.}

{My favorite Starbucks drink for the holidays. . .salted caramel hot chocolate.}

Under the Mistletoe

I was thinking as we decorated our house for the holidays that I have never been kissed under the mistletoe. Perhaps that's because we don't have one in our home (What do I expect then right?), but when I say I have never been kissed under the mistletoe, I don't just mean by my hubby; I mean I have never been kissed by anyone under the mistletoe. There just seems something so romantic about looking up to see you are standing right under this floral ball that entitles you to a kiss. In case the opportunity does arise, I will make sure to keep my lips kissably soft with the help of these lip care items. What about you friends? Have you been kissed under the mistletoe?



{Tinsel Town™ Lip Shine by Philosophy}



{Liplicious All I Want Lip Glass - Cranberry Kiss by Bath & Body Works} 



{Kiss Me Tonight intense lip therapy by philosophy}



{Lip Butters Vanilla Brulee Lip Butter by Crabtree & Evelyn}

What I'm Wearing Wednesday

{Argyle sweater from Lerner, khaki pants from NY&Co, ankle boots from Innocence, mesh hoop earrings from Target}

The temperature in Tampa rarely dips below the 60° mark, but nonetheless, there are days when sweaters are certainly needed. I’m a big fan of argyle, (As you know!) so with the high only getting up to the low 70s today, I took advantage by pulling this light weight, super soft, blue/green argyle sweater out of my closet. I can't wait for the temps to dip a little cooler as we get closer to Christmas so I can enjoy my heavier clothes! I swear I should live up north with my love of sweaters, cardi's, tights, etc.

{I can't believe how long my hair is getting! I love it!}

{My boss bought me these mesh hoop earrings. I just love them.}

{These ankle boots I lovingly call my "Shortie Boots" because their short (DUH!). I love the zipper on closure on the side and the swoosh effect across the front.}

A Christmas Story

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, nobody can deny the heartfelt appeal of holiday movies and TV specials.  My top five favorites range from animated classics to modern romance comedies and always put me in the best of seasonal spirits. I love to make some popcorn, curl up with a warm blanket and hot chocolate and revisit some of my favorite holiday classics. What are some of your favorites?


{A Christmas Story}



{A Charlie Brown Christmas}



{Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer}




{How the Grinch Stole Christmas}

 

{Look Who's Talking Now}



Click, Color & Go!

It was mentioned recently by one of the lovely ladies who follow I Look Good Today that they would like to see more of my makeup reviews. I always love trying new products and have recently found one that has landed a permanent spot in my cosmetic drawer!

Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen, available in 8 colors, $8.49 at Walgreens makes giving yourself a manicure as easy as 1-2-3. Just click to dispense color, brush on and go!

As soon as I bought this and used it, I knew that some would love/like it and some would absolutely hate it! My first pen was in the color "Stone". It's a brown/red.

Here's how my first experience went. Click, click, click and the color comes down. On my first nail, there was too much. It comes down like a mega-drop of nail polish...and it was too much for my thumb nail. Now keep in mind I have extremely small hands. My wedding ring is a size 4. I thought, "oh great...bubbles for sure". Did the rest of my nails, but this time was a little more careful with my clickage.

I loved how it does dry quickly as the name suggests, and much to my surprise, that one thumb nail did NOT bubble. Waited about 15 min. and did a second coat (except for that one thumbnail which had enough). This time, much nicer. Had the click thing down.

Now I will say I am one of those girls who when they do their own nails looks like they came out with a salon manicure (I've always had a talent for painting nails), but I think that this pen applicator makes it much easier to be more precise with your polish.

When my nails were dry, I was pleased to see that the polish was still very shiny. The BIG surprise for me was that this product lasted through 5 days with little to no chipping. Gotta love that!


Have you tried this product before? Is it a product that you would try?

Friday Flashback



{Receiving two GORGEOUS fresh cut Maine Christmas wreaths from my parents. They get them for us each year to hang on our front doors. We keep them on the inside to enjoy the amazing pine smell! When we pulled into the driveway last night we saw the too big boxes by our front door. Knowing what they were my hubby said, "Get out of the car and go guard the wreaths!" Definitely one of our favorite gifts each yr!}


With Christmas lights popping up all around our neighborhood, Christmas music playing on the radio and the crispness in the air, I can't help but feel like a child, completely overwhelmed with joy by the approaching holiday. This year hubby and I have decided to go a little retro with our Christmas decorating. The lights on our tree are the larger painted bulbs, we have some of the larger plastic light up decor in our lawn and decorative accents that either remind us of or are actually from our childhood. We have even found a few of our favorite childhood Christmas memories online and are anxiously awaiting their arrival. . .gotta love Ebay! I hope you've had a wonderful week!



{I love it when co-workers bring in desserts for a mid-day sweet treat! This peanut butter pie recipe was so scrumptious!}



{The oak trees in our neighhborhood look magical at night.}



{I may not be a Justin Beiber fan, but I love the Not a Gold Bigger OPI nail polish in Justin Bieber's The One Less Lonely Girl Collection.}

Scents of the Season

Just like my wardrobe, I am a strong believer that your signature fragrance should change with the seasons as well. With Jack Frost nipping at our noses, I find myself shifting from my lighter fruity/floral scents to warmer/musky tones.

The scents you will most certainly catch me in this winter are:

{At the source of Narciso Rodriguez For Her is the musk that Narciso Rodriguez wears like a talisman. The fragrant harmony of the musk expresses itself through three pulsations; honey flower, radiant amber, and tactile wood. This fragrant harmony develops gently and slowly, rounding out into the warm tones of sun kissed skin, dusted in a soft, velvety sensuality.}

{This flirty perfume is a continual best-seller, but its powerful scent can be headache-inducing in the summer making it a great fragrance for wintertime, when its yummy aromas of chocolate, vanilla and caramel are welcome mood-lifters. Honey and juicy fruits round out this popular fragrance, lending it a deeply sexy appeal. It'll definitely have people asking you what perfume you're wearing!}

{The glimmer of warmth illuminates the opening notes of Queen by Queen Latifah. A sparkling sumptuous golden accord reminiscent of aged Tequila shines the light on citrus notes of Italian Bergamot and Mediterranean Mandarin. Sultry sensual remarkably rare Baie Rose harmonizes with Jasmine Noir while Cognac authoritative and intriguing meets aromatic Moroccan Coriander as the heart of the fragrance comes to life. The base notes create a powerful mysterious accord for this deep rich Oriental fragrance: Indonesian Patchouli and precious Sandalwood enhance the soft allure of Vanilla and Tonka Absolute. The fragrance finishes with a graceful sojourn made memorable with passionate Egyptian Incense and sexy Musk.}

{Thallium Women is fruity and spicy with Tangerine, Peach, Pineapple, Apple and Pink Pepper.
The heart blooms into opulent and exceptional flowers: Jasmine Sambac, Rose, Orris, Black Violet and Cacao Flower.
The last note is an intense and ambery wake, a gourmand blending of precious woods - Sandalwood, Massoia with suave Vanilla and sensual Musk.}

What are your favorite go to scents this winter? With my obsession with perfume, I'd love your suggestions on new scents to try!