Hola Ombre!

I think nail art is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to express yourself. I really love being able to change up my nail paint. For less than $5 (if you like Wet and Wild like I do), you can treat yourself to a manicure that is all you. Below are some of my recent favorites. One I would really like to talk about is the Ombre nail. This is a really fun thing to try. The next time you go on a polish run, litterly grab every color in the color set. In the store they are usually organized in shades anyway. Have fun with it. I am currently sporting Wet and Wild's "Wild Shine" colection in:

-tickled pink 402a

-sunny side up 405

-casting call 462

-dream poppy 429d

-Jezzabel  463

It's pretty spring like (pretty much commiting a fashion faux pas, I'm sure) but just the lift I need in the winter!

By the way, I can not tell a lie, I didn't try all of these variations. Please click on the photos to find the true artist behind the Ombre artwork!

Here are some other styles I love...again not my work-click for more info.

Dressed to the 10's!

 She looks so cute!

 I love this one!

Had to slide this one in since the original artist, Keith Haring, of the style went grew up in Kutztown, PA and I went to Kutztown University.

Micro mini offices

Often times in apartments, space is an issue. Office space is no different. Simetimes you are lucky to find a place with enough livng space to seperate your task corner from it all....and other times you end up with a huge L shaped executive style desk in your bedroom! (uggh. That thing HAS to go!). I have been toying with the idea of setting up a great place to work that can be easily tucked away. Here are a few of my favorites!

I have a pretty spacious closet that has unused space in my living room. Down side of it is that it is unused because of it's odd shape. Its under a set of stairs. Large enough to put a desk and chair in I assume! Possibly with a few items from ikea (A true German girl- love Ikea).

I will let you know how it turns out!

Beautifying temporary living spaces

I know home ownership is the "American Dream" but I have to tell you I LOVE renting! Nothing like knowing there is a blizzard on the way and you don't have to shovel. Am I right?!  However, just like Sir Newton stated, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Yeah, it's great to know that busted water heater will not come out of your pocket but- my goodness- unpaintable white walls feel "assylum-like"! My goal is share some ideas I have run accross to help warm up those stark walls WITHOUT signing away your security deposit.

Adding color to your walls:

Nothing like a splash of color to act as a defribulator to your room ::CLEAR!::

Over at Ispydiy.com, Jenni has come up with a great way to share instant photos with minimal damage. Using black ribbon, thumbtacks, clothespins, and her Fujifilm Instax210, She has transformed a simple wall to a mini art gallary! Genious! (wish I had thought of that)

Head over to ispydiy.com for more great ideas like this one!

Wall color is wall color. Put it on the walls or if you can't put it on a frame collection then hang it on forementioned wall.

very beachy!

 doesn't add color but add great texture!

I love this color

 love this collection!

 More to come, stay tuned!

Fashion convert

As I have said before, I have an eclectic choice of activities and ideas so hang on and get ready for this one.

One thing I am taking a strong liking to recently is Hijab inspired fashion. I believe personally that the world has become openly and overly sexualized. You can see all that is meant for your mate on someone walking down the street on a regular basis. There are no more secrets it seems.

Hijab is given the meaning of modesty, privacy, and morality (and is also used to refer to the actual headdress often- I'm talking about just the fashion). I have held these beliefs for a while. The cherry on the top came when I stubbled upon www.hijabiestyle.com. This site shows so many options I just can't wait to start trying some. I LOVE this site as well as the modesty it promotes. While I do not see myself converting religions (or wearing the Khimar as that is a sacred item that I wouldn't dare to cheapen by immitating. Respect comes before fashion at all times) I do hope to see more young ladies convert their wardrobes to reflect the elegance and modesty shown here.

 I know I plan to.  I am posting/linking some of my favorite styles from hijabiestyle.com below. These are not my designs and all credit goes to the author of the site.

Ahhhh. Deliciously Modest. 

new adventures

As the old saying goes, This chopped board joins with the poke under the concluded fountain...confused? Me too, but that's how life can be sometimes. I have noticed that there are certain situations that teach me lessons that I don't value until later in life. I'm sure one day that quote will mean something to me....then again maybe it's just gibberish. Have a great weekend all!

Oh no! Say it aint so!

It seems like the word "economy" is on every one's lips these days...so much so its getting annoying. As a business person myself and being married to a Financial Planner, it gets really annoying to hear people blame things completely unrelated to the economy. How the heck is the current weather because of the economic climate...seriously? I'm no expert, my husband is but I'm not going to drum up a conversation on the economy (although I will rant  :0) let alone point fingers on who is to blame. WE ALL are to blame. We voted for our representatives and WE allowed for it to come to this. People remember two things please:

1. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. (Prov. 17:28 KJV)


2. When you point a finger at others there are always 3 fingers pointing right back at you.
 
 
That's all.
 

:::steps down from soapbox and away from pulpit::::

Its a new dawn, an new day, a new life and I'm feeling...better.

So update-a month shy of a year later- Although I received a great amount of positive feed back from portfolio night, there were no offers and no monumental changes brought on from presenting my work. But it was not discouraging. I enjoyed myself. I was able to be around people with the same amount of ambition if not more. I would definitely go again and look forward what is ahead.

So what am I up to? Glad you asked. I am still working for the same company as before but have been able to open a few more doors for myself by doing some uncommon tasks. I volunteered my time to help some other departments although extra pay was not involved. Took on some extra tasks without much more than a thank you and now I am in line to accept a new position. In the words of the wise wise Ms. Frizzle of the childhood show "The Magic School Bus", "Its time to take chances, make mistakes and get messy!".

I will continue to make things to go into my portfolio and while it may or may not lead to a design position it is something I enjoy doing in my spare time. 


^_^

Rae