ban.do

I've spent months of my life trying to branch out from my go-to short bob haircut, but it just doesn't work for me.  To my credit, I've worn my hair wavy rather than straight since October (!), but I think my variety will come with accessories.  Right now, I'm loving the idea of these  ban.do clips:

seen: sequin party clip set, $25, gold bow bobbi, $25

And if you're looking for sparkle too, but hoping to find it in other places, maybe you'll love these:

seen: crystal bowtie shoe clips, ban.do heart shoe clips

left impressed:

seen: waterfall ruffle shower curtain, laboratory flower vases

bandages keep calm, fondue for 2 mug set

urban outfitters: I didn't know they  had it in them: tasteful (but always playful) home accessories.  

thinking about lips

seen: sugar lip treatment by fresh

Lip gloss suits me best and I reapply several times a day.  And it wasn't until last night when I saw a small snippet on tv about petroleum jelly based lip glosses and the dangers they introduce when they're inevitably ingested (think about that!) that I started to read the labels on my favorite products.  Ack!  

So, I'm on a mission to quickly switch and I ask: do you have a great natural (petroleum, etc. free) lip gloss?  

Just in my quick research, I've found: 

Fresh (a brand that I use and I love and maybe their tinted lip treatment would do the trick?)

Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss

Super Shiny Lip Gloss by Burt's Bees

It's a good thing to think about.

metallic eyes

seen: metallic eye shadow how-to

Real Simple: Turns out that precious metals can be an affordable trend.  Bobbi Brown walks us through the newest (and holiday appropriate) runway look for the eyes.  I especially love the soft silvers.

create a "time for tea" soap

seen: time for tea soap (tutorial)

cucumbersome: introducing the perfect homemade hostess gift.  Make a batch and voila: an instant collection.  I have a soft spot for that spiced Chai...