A Beautiful Titanium Ring

There are so many things I love about a titanium ring, or any titanium jewelry for that matter. Titanium has so many fantastic qualities! These rings are both durable and lightweight. Have you ever heard of such thing? It sounds impossible, but I promise I'm telling the truth. Titanium is more durable than steal at a fraction of the weight.

 The durability is fantastic for the hardworking person who needs a piece of jewelry that stands up to their busy life. It's great wearing a ring and knowing that I am able to have no lifestyle restrictions while wearing it and knowing that I don't have to take my ring off and leave it somewhere when I have to do something like the dishes, or playing with the kids. I also love the lightweight feel to titanium because it's extremely comfortable to wear.

This ring is stylish and fun. I love the simplicity yet absolute beauty it has. It's easy to see why titanium jewelry is on top of the jewelry market right now--there are so many wonderful things to be said about titanium!

Fun Ways to Wear Your Scarf

Scarves are one of my favorite accessories. I love how they can change an outfit and add so much "pop" to an ordinary outfit. I love that I can load up on the inexpensive, plain, colored shirts and make the same shirt look completely different with a scarf.

Scarves are also easy to use for seasonal dressing. In the summer, I wear lightweight scarves that have colors that are bright and fun, such as green, yellow, pink, purple, etc. In the fall, I wear rust tone, deep reds, dark golden yellows, burnt orange, etc. In the winter, the scarves get a little bit heavier and I lean more towards creams, blacks, and deep grays. It's amazing on how diverse scarves can get!

I was looking around on Pinterest today and found this amazing picture that shows some of the many different ways to wear a scarf. Try some of these out next time you want to sport a scarf, or come up with some of your own and share them on here! I can't wait to see!

How to Save a Ton of Money by Making Your Own Body Wash

I love having body wash in the shower. I am not a huge fan of the bars of soap. I feel like they are messier and it seems a little gross to have everybody in the family sharing the same bar of soap! Body wash is, however, much more expensive than a bar of soap. I do most of my shopping at Target, and they carry 4 packs of Dove bar soap for just around $4 while a single container of body wash is about $5-6. It would save a lot of money to use the bars!

I found a way to make the bars of soap into body wash. All you need is the bars of soap, some water, a cheese grater, and an empty body wash bottle to fill. Grate the bars of soap with the cheese grater. When you are finished, put the grated soap into a sauce pan with a cup or two of water (depending on which consistency you prefer). Turn the stove on to low-medium and warm the mixture for about 5 minutes until it is combined and the soap is completely dissolved. Pour the soap into the bottle(s) and allow the mixture to sit overnight.

Try Out Ombre Nails

You've seen the ombre look everywhere I'm sure. I'm seeing it everywhere and I love it! "Ombre" is a fun trend that started in France and is making its way everywhere. I've been seeing so many people with ombre hair, either fading from dark to lighter, or light to darker. I've seen a variety of people rock some amazing colors--it's fun to really see how creative people can get with the color combinations. For more about ombre hair, see my previous post!
If you are wanting to try out the ombre look, but not ready to take the plunge by coloring your hair, try it out on your nails. It's super fun, and you can choose to go lighter to darker or darker to lighter. You can try this out with so many different color combinations. For Halloween, you could do an orange shade fading into black, or you could try a hot color this fall and use shades of purple and plum. Have fun with this and get creative! If you don't like it, you can always use a good nail polish remover to take it off and start fresh.

Have a One of a Kind Ring With a Custom Engagement Ring

An engagement ring is such an important piece of jewelry. If you are thinking of taking the next step in your relationship and planning to propose, listen up! An engagement ring is something that will be worn for the rest of a person's life. It can be so hard to choose an engagement ring. There are so many different ones to choose from--you can choose different cuts, styles, materials, colors, sizes, and more. If you are overwhelmed with all of the different rings to choose from on the market, or you are looking for a ring that is one of a kind, then a custom engagement ring from Simone and Son is the way to go!

Simone and Son is a California-based family company that has the experts to design a custom engagement ring. They can create the ring of your dreams, however you want it! They will take your dreams and turn them into reality. You won't be disappointed with the decision to go with a custom designed ring from Simone and Son. Happy wedding planning! 

Ombre Hair is IN

I'm all about Fall fashion. It is my favorite time of the year and there is nothing about Fall that I don't like. There are so many great things about it that I really just can't get enough: the apple cider, football games, new fashion trends, Halloween, cool weather, and of course the copious amount of meals I make in the crock pot.

Anyway, I've been seeing this "ombre" look everywhere and I absolutely fell in love with it! This is a French trend (go figure, everything awesome starts there, they are the fashion capital of the world...) So many celebs are trying this out (think Khloe Kardashian). You can make this work whether you want to go bold or try something a little more nonchalant. Think of your job, too, before you go too bold! During the warmer months, go for lighter and brighter shades and in the colder months of winter, try out ash tones. Have fun with this and post some pics if you get this done--I'd love to see! 

A Great Place to Get a Facial in Orange County

Good skincare is a great habit to get into. When you get into a habit of doing something, it no longer is really a conscious thought but something that becomes a second nature. Good skincare can be just like brushing your teeth, or walking your dog. After awhile, it becomes a habit and is something that is part of your everyday routine!

My go-to skin experts are at CloudMover Day Spa. It is a great place to get a facial in Orange County. They have extremely knowledgeable staff to take care of you and assist with your skincare. Their product line up is out of this world and they only use the best on your skin. I go get a facial every two weeks and choose a service from their facial line up.

I can choose between a custom facial, an HB facial, a pumpkin facial, or a microdermabrasian treatment. Each facial or treatment is unique and can be custom designed to fit your wants and needs. I look forward to my routine visits to CloudMover and enjoy them so much! I can't wait for my upcoming visit this week.

An Adorable Betsy Johnson Watch

Betsey Johnson has awesome accessories! I have a little bit of a collection going, but I can't help it. The designs are absolutely adorable and they are like no other. I love adding accessories to an outfit. It can completely change the entire outfit and spice it up so much. A cute black t-shirt and jeans can be spiced up and changed with a necklace, earrings and a bracelet or watch. It's easy to use accessories to add pops of color into outfits as well.

This Betsey Johnson watch just came out at Nordstrom. I saw it and instantly fell in love. What's not to love? First of all, this watch is PINK, my favorite color. The pink crystals and pink bow just add to its cuteness! It has a leather strap that buckles. The dial is mother of pearl, it's water resistant, and is stainless steel. I can't wait to get tis watch and add it to my collection!

Black and Brown

There are so many things that are hot in the fashion world that used to be considered taboo. One example is combining red and pink.You used to never see a combination of these two colors until color blocking became popular. Another example is wearing white after Labor Day. This was something else that you never saw but is now very common. White is one of the most popular colors for Fall and Winter this year! I love all the changes that are going on and am super excited to see what's to come.

It used to be so taboo to wear black with brown that it was ridiculous. It is a color combo that I love and I'm glad it's acceptable in the fashion world. The warm tones that the shades of brown have combine with the sharp intense black color and it creates a fantastic look. I've even combined the two colors in decorating my home. I love it!

Stand Out With a Unique Engagement Ring

An engagement can be such a fun part of a person's life. It can sometimes be overwhelming, but the wedding planning should be fun! You can choose the venue, the wedding attire, flowers, hairstyles, the ceremony, officient, music, photographer, wedding jewelry, decorations, food, beverages and more. This signifies a new step in your life and is so exciting. 

An engagement needs to be started great and that all comes down to the perfect engagement ring. It is such an important piece of jewelry-perhaps the most important you will ever wear along with your wedding band! It represents a promise and commitment that you have to the other person. Simone and Son allows you to have a unique engagement ring unlike the same ones that everybody else wears. They specialize in custom engagement rings and you will love the ring that they assist you in designing. It will be one of a kind! 

Black is the New...Black

I know you have all heard phrases before that sound something like this.."Pink is the new black", "grey is the new black", or "green is the new black". It comes and goes every season with a different color being the "new black". It's phrased like this because black is a color that never goes out of style. It's been around for decades and will continue to be around for decades. This Fall, black is becoming even more trendy than it already is and is being seen more and more on both the streets and the runways.

Black was sometimes associated as a "gothic" color. It's sometimes associated as a depressing color--something this is worn to funerals. Well let me tell you! Black is HOT! It is a go-to color that always looks great. One of the things I love about black is that it is slimming. It hides some of my unwanted curves and lines. It is so sleek looking that it is my favorite color to wear! If you're not ready to go all-black like the above picture, add bits of pieces at a time. You'll look great and get a ton of compliments! 

A Great Way To Keep Your Hair Hydrated and Healthy

Fall is in full swing and I can't help my notice that everything is becoming extremely dry. The bad part is that this isn't even the worse of it yet--it will get much worse in the middle of winter. I'm dreading it, but I love the change of season! I've noticed it so far in my hair, nails and skin. I went out yesterday and loaded up on some Fall and Winter hair and skin care products. I purchased a cuticle moisturizer to keep my nails looking soft as well as some thick, creamy hand lotion. I also apply a foot cream and night and put socks on my feet to help the foot cream better absorb into my skin. I purchased the ingredients for an amazing do it yourself hair treatment. I do this every year and it works great!

All you need is 2 egg yolks with two tablespoons of olive oil. Mix the two together and add a cup of water. Add the treatment to your hair and massage it into your scalp. Wait 15-20 minutes and rinse well. This will result in softer, shinier hair that will look great, feel great and be healthier!