Want, Need, Wear, Read

Want: A tufted headboard! The piece that I have now matches my bedroom suite but it's so bulky. A new, slimmer headboard would give me a bit more space, be more comfortable and give an updated look to my furniture. I love all things tufted so I'm on the lookout for a good one.

Need: Drink more water! I love water and always have a bottle with me but I'm on a mission to drink 100 ounces every day. My skin is dry and in the winter it gets even more dehydrated. Not only is drinking more water excellent for anti-aging and skincare but overall health as well. 100 ounces sounds like a lot but it's actually what's recommended.

Wear: LBD for a wedding this weekend. I didn't have a lot of time to browse but this is comfortable and fun. Anything with a touch of gold and I'm sold. This one is by Tahari-Levine.

Read: Magazines! I'm subscribed to so many but have fallen behind on my perusing. I'm hoping to set aside a day next month when I can light some candles, have some drinks and catch up on all my issues (that's an understatement).












Now Playing: Mazzy Star, live on Jimmy Fallon

Happy Anniversary, Mom & Dad! 10.17.81

My parents met at a Halloween party in the early 60s. My Mom jokes that my Dad brought another girl but he took her home. They've been through a lot together but have always stood by each other's side. My Dad served in Vietnam but wrote many letters to my Mom that she still has. He actually stepped on a landmine and lost his leg on my Mother's 21st birthday. She could have easily left him but she never wavered. Their's is a true love that I someday hope to find. They finally got married a couple decades after first meeting with my sister and I following a number of years after that. I always tell people that if my parents got married and had kids in a similar time frame to what their peers were doing, I would be significantly older (or perhaps not here at all).

I'm grateful for the example that they've set for me as to what a strong relationship looks like. They've sacrificed their entire lives to give my sister and I the best education and opportunities available. I love them for the values they've instilled in me and for making me the person I am today. In terms of relationships, they've never pushed me towards being with someone or not being with someone. Instead, they set the example to never be in a rush or force things to happen. True love will find you in the end...

Now Playing: "Shark In the Water" by V V Brown

Happy Wedding Day, Maggie & Patrick!

Congratulations to one of my closest friends, Maggie and her groom, Patrick! It has been such an honor to be a part of their special day! Maggie has always wanted to be married and have her happily ever after. It's been such a joy to see these two love birds come together. Best wishes for a life full of love and laughter. To health, wealth and happiness! Slainte :)


Now Playing: "You & Me" by Dave Matthews Band

Nail Polish of the Moment: Hazy by Revlon

Hazy (810) by Revlon
This evening, I'm going to pick up my bridesmaid dress for my friend Maggie's wedding. Unfortunately, my Quarter of a Cent-Cherry polish by OPI already started to chip. So, I decided to paint my nails the color of the dress- this shade (Hazy by Revlon) is a close dupe for the gown. The polish has a quick dry formula & it's a "Top Speed".

Two coats of Hazy by Revlon. It's showing up almost lavender or blue but it's definitely a grey!
As you can see, the bridesmaid dress is a dove grey hue (the designer calls it slate). I may paint my toes this color for the day of the wedding but I'll likely get a manicure & do a pale pink for the hands. Some of the other bridesmaids have had a difficult time with the sizing of their dresses. Here's hoping mine fits! I know I'll need alterations no matter what since my bust is about 3 sizes larger than my waist but I have been really bad on my diet over the past few days with my birthday. I know I will continue to slack with more festivities planned for the weekend (including the Super Bowl- GO STEELERS)! But I'll get back on track ASAP!

Bridesmaid Dress by Bari Jay

Love,
Krista


Now Playing: "Hazy" by Rosi Golan ft. William Fitzsimmons