I recently discovered that I work really close to a Saks Fifth Ave. warehouse that opens it’s company store to the public on a regular basis. I stop in from time to time to look for hidden jewels that won’t cost the equivalent of my rent to add to my Fall wardrobe.
I was on a mission that first time I went to the Saks company store. I needed an evening dress for a wedding and my closet was lacking in the fancy dress department. I left there with an ombre Halston silk dress for $10.
My second trip I hit the jackpot! I walk in the door and right in front of me stands a rack of leather pants. (cue the heavenly music and sunbursts) The first pair that looked like my size was a pair of Helmut Lang zip front leather leggings. The second pair are ankle length skinnies with a cute zip on the side. Both were a bargain at $99 and $69 dollars a pair. They are both missing a button but a quick Amazon search solved that issue for $6.95.
Styling classic leather pants is a easy thanks to Pinterest. I have started a page called Rock Chic Glam that is full of looks that will make wearing my treasures fun to wear. Dress them up or down leather pants will always be hot!
How are you updating your wardrobe for Fall?
The East Coast has been hit with a number of heavy rainstorms this year and last week I got caught in a big one. I was soaked from head to toe. Thankfully, I was on my way home for the day so that soggy feeling had a foreseeable ending. I knew it was time to bite the bullet and buy a pair of red 
season?!…. red Hunter boots pick up the color and make a casual outfit pop! Grab your favorite leggings and sweater or those white skinny jeans from the summer….pair them with red Hunters add a denim jacket and you are set! Light snow on the ground….red 
My natural hair journey has been long but satisfying. I love trying new things but I stay away from any and everything lye-based. It has been 5+ years that started in Afghanistan. I spent a year working in Kabul, Afghanistan and the work was very meaningful but my hair suffered greatly. The water was hard and my lightened strands to a serious beating. So, I did what I always do and turned to the Internet and researched a solution. I came across and advert for 
When I came home from Afghanistan with damaged, bleached hair with balding spots that were down to the scalp in places I couldn’t see. It was these products that brought my hair back to its natural state. I massaged the shea butter-based hair butter into my thirsty scalp once a week and in a few short months my hair grew back in the balding spots. A few months after that I had a headful of healthy hair to deal with.
quickly became my go-to. Milk Makeup allows my natural skin to shine through and takes minutes to apply with your fingers. Tap tap tap and off you go in all of your natural glory! Next…the hair! I wear my natural kinky, curls in the summer and it takes as much work as my winter hair. After a much needed haircut I knew I was in for a hair adventure. I had to find summer hair products that would allow me to co-wash, define my thirsty curls, springy coils and stubbornly unidentifiable nape all before I run out the door for work.
Light gels and the leave-in conditioner gave my hair slip and made the detangling process easy. Nice product but I needed a product that would elongate and the curls in the crown and front of my hair….(different textures…who knew!) I also wanted a fresh, clean scent……then the lightbulb went off in my product addled brain.! 
using the shingling method
It’s Spring! The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming! Put away the drab, heavy layers and inject color into It is time to add some color to my wardrobe! If you’ve read my earlier blog posts you know that I am a 
Spring shoes are blooming in a riot of colors and styles and after a winter in closed toe booties and over-the-knee boots it is time to show off those pastel pedicures! After years spent in Army boots and a few foot surgeries I have a hard time wearing heels for any length of time so I started searching for a solution. The answer came to me when I was tagged in a advert for 
Spring make up looks should be Fresh and Flirty! Keep your look natural and low maintenance but don’t skimp on the glamour. Weddings, Girl’s Nights and Happy Hours are all occasions that call for extra glamour. 
sions can be a must-have accessory for vacations, since they require minimal maintenance, and allow you to go virtually “make-up free. Along with the Gigi Lash I am a big fan of the Keija Lash. Soft and sweet, the Keja Lash enhances your natural lashes with silky gathered lash clusters that add length and volume.
A woman with a signature style exudes confidence. She knows exactly who she is and has embraced her inner goddess with efficiency and style. Do you know what that thing is about you? Women today are driven by style influences. We change our hair, make up and wardrobes that reflect the trends of the day. A woman with a signature scent oozes confidence. Your signature scent becomes a part of your identity and for most of us it doesn’t change. How do you choose that scent? The first step is to know what image you want to convey. How do you do that? Know your tastes. Are you drawn to natural scents? Vanilla, jasmine or musk based scents? When you know your favorite top note it is easier to experiment with scent. A few tips to help you in your sensory journey…… Find a scent that gives you confidence and makes you feel good.
Your signature scent is your way of expressing yourself in a non-visual manner. Make finding a scent a part of your personal life journey. Experiment with different scents…ask your friends what they are wearing if you find it appealing. Preferences change over time and through the seasons and your scent should change as you move through life. A scent that you love in your twenties can become nauseating in your thirties or forties. Don’t worry….it was a moment in time. A time you can leave in your past. Summer scents that are perfect with your favorite tank tops, shorts and maxi dresses may not be enough to compete with autumn changes. And if you can Subscription boxes take all the hard work out of finding a signature scent. A Google search led me to a list of that will guide you and allow you to experiment for a monthly fee.
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