Not a leader, not a follower!!!!

This picture has always made me smile, I feel that I can relate to it how many of you girls out there feel the same? In this new I didn't want to make a resolution because I didn't wanna be pressured into something that I most likely would fail at.
Last night I was talking to my mom, and I was telling her "Mom I don't have a style, I have style but I don't want to be in one style group".  I looked at myself in the mirror, I had my ballet flats on with a preppy stripped sweater, emo hair and Monroe piercing.  My mom told me how she doesn't have a style either.  I just don't want to be one style, I want to wear my hair and clothes for what I love if one day it is preppy the next its trendy one day classy I don't care and I don't think people should care either.  I do not want to be labeled.  I debated having my hair emo style and having a Monroe piercing cause I was thinking "Oh god will the moms at the play section think I'm not "MOM" enough or the people at Saks think that I'm a thief" but then I said how stupid, who really cares I'm me, me me me!!!! :)

HAPPY NEW YEARS GIRLS!!!! BE SAFE!!!! And I look forward to having a great year with great posts!!!!

Try this, NOT THAT

Ok, so girls, I'm trying to get across to you that when you go out, and wanna have a fun night the less trashy you look the better you look.  Here are some tips that I always used to follow.
1-If your outfit is dramatic, tone down the makeup, we dont need a blood red dress with matching lips.

2-If you wear a little black dress, pair it up with some fun shoes and dark eye makeup with light lips (you look like you have mystery hiding it will make the boys crazy)

3-Leave your butt and boobs to the imagination! Its nice to show some legs, a little arms but we dont need to see all of that stuff, keep that for the bedroom.  If you must, either wear tight bottom with a shirt that doesnt show your upper goodies.  and vise versa.

4-I made the mistake in 2007 of wearing a corset over a shirt, I heard people saying "wow thats one big bra" leave the under garments under!!!

5-Nobody likes glitter, unless they are on your shoes, we dont wanna see your eyes lined with glitter or all over your body.

6-Leave the stripper shoes at home and the ballet flats!!! Stilettos are great, wedges, pumps etc.  always remember to be comfy, if you know you cant last more then 10 min in those 7 inch Louboutins, then why did you buy them? Yes beauty is pain, but when you are out for a night of fun, make it fun not painful! If you loveeee a pair of shoes that are not comfy, race your butt to walmart and get things for the inside and always keep band aides in your clutch.

7-Purses, we are not shopping at the mall, so a small clutch will do, and no girls, under your boobs is not a clutch, I used to hate when girls would pull out there money and id from under their sweaty boobs ew! TRASH! clutches are great to dance with and you can keep everything in there.  I knew this girl who would carry her asthma inhaler, id, money, car keys all under her boobs and one time she was looking for something and a guy said "what do you have CVS in there".

Ok, Girls, I'm telling you these things because I have been done with my clubbing stage, so I feel like I'm your fairy clubbing mother (haha) and want to rescue you from looking like trash! Yeah if you look like trash you will have all the guys all over you, but not the type that you really want.

Thoughts comments

(purple dress nextdirect.com is what you should wear)

(what and black corset is from amiclubwear.com and is what you shouldnt wear!!!!)

Don't Hate me cause I'm what?

Okkkk, I'm all for being confident and I don't like to knock down girls, but really, all these girls think they are "models", and I'm sorry a boob job and spray tan does not qualify you to be considered as a model.  These girls try to hard, and it is really sad.  I see them all over thedirty.com and facebook with their "follow me I'm going to a photoshoot".  Yes beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but girls with 200 pounds of makeup and dressed like a whore is not a model!!!!! Sorry just had to vent! Ha! And no I'm not jealous, I don't wanna be a "model" and never have! Wow I kinda feel like Nik Richie at this moment!

GET OUT THERE AND STOCK UP!!!!

I haven't had a chance to get out and catch the deals but hopefully I will be able to before everything is gone.  Its a great time to stock up on things such as deodrant, underwear, body sprays and any things that you will need.  Make sure not to get more then 6 months worth (things can go bad).  My friend told me she got tons of stuff for ten dollars at walmart and target.  Also a good thing to do is to get stuff for the tree and decorations next year.  This year I spent so much on lights and tree stuff etc. so I will be boxing up things that I know I will be needing for next year.  Target has a great selection of x-mas balls for the tree for 50 cents now, they are really cute.
If you are looking for clothing and shoes, Nordstrom has a surprise sale! They have some great Jimmy Choo shoes and really cute sweaters on sale among other stuff.  Its a great time to buy!

This time of year companies knock down the prices because people return stuff without the gift receipt and so the stores profit off of this.  So enjoy the low prices! Tell me where you got your best deals! Oh girls, I just want to let you know that I got my Chanel Bow sunglasses from Ebay with the tags brand new, for 176 dollars!!!! I'm super happy! Sometimes you can find super good deals on Ebay, just make sure to read the reviews etc.

Happy Birthday

I wanna take a minute to wish my daughter a Happy 2nd birthday! I know she cant read or understand, but anyone who reads my blog (the few people who I really appreciate) I just wanted to let you know!!!.....Kids grow up so fast so enjoy every moment with them :) Love you Lamees!!!!

A big no-no girls.

So, I'm a bigggg fan of thedirty.com I think it is super fun to read, and makes me laugh at the things that girls and guys do in life.  Nik Richie has a great mind and is on point.  I have been following the website since 1 week after it started.  And have read almost every post (yes I get bored but it is worth it).  My husband hates that I read it.  Girls, to keep yourself from being on this site and being put on blast is easy. Stay classy.  The picture that so many girls take is in the bathroom and on the toilet! I mean I'm sorry how is this classy? Or even sexy? I see girls trying to take pictures in nice bathrooms, or even in their own ones with clothes thrown all over.  I mean girls get it together bathroom pictures are not sexy or classy.  They only make you look like a cheap whore! The worse part of it is the girls post them on facebook or twitter etc.  Girls stay classy!!! Ps this is some random girl!

Ebay

So a few weeks ago my mom gave me her ebay info and paypal.  I went a little crazy to say the least.  I got some great deals, however it doesnt compare to shopping in the mall.  But with the busy holiday season it helped.  Within the next few weeks I will be going through boxes and boxes and boxes of my clothes, shoes, purses everything and posting them up on ebay! I dont want to have a garage sale because people want to pay 50 cents for something I paid a lot for and still has tags and they get mad when you say more.  I have a lot of great things and my husband has somewhat put his foot down with my clothing addiction! If I want more I have to get rid of what I have basically.  As much as it pains me, I know that someone else will enjoy them far more then me.  I have all diff. sizes, and in shoes I wear a 10, I do have some 9 1/2s though.  Most clothing is L, XL, and XXL pants 12-20.  ( I go back and forth in my weight like crazy).  I will also be going back east in feb. to visit my family, I have more stuff at my moms house and I can happily laugh at her and say she is a hoarder, I feel like that episode of Lindsay Lohan and Hoarders when I go to her house.  It is super clean but I don't know how many closets she has filllllllled with stuff.  My mom has clothes from sizes 2-12 and shoes 7-8.5, she has tons of beautiful designer dresses and suits that would be great for someone who works a lot.  (she doesnt work I have no idea why she bought them mom if your reading this time for a hording intervention haha) So, once I get the ball rolling I will let everyone know! Stay tuned!

Happy Holidays!!!

Just want to wish everyone a happy holiday season, and I hope everyone is safe!!! I hope to hear what everyone got for Christmas!
XOXO

Cindy Lou WHO!?

I wanna bring in topics some times that aren't always about fashion directly.  So my daughter (2yrs) was watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the one with Jim Carey and Taylor Momsen.  The movie was made in 2000 and Taylor was just a little girl adorable as can be.  Now Taylor stars in the show Gossip girl and is the lead singer for The Pretty reckless. She is 17 yrs old, and has been getting a lot of criticism for the way she dresses and the things that she says.  She has become very gothic, and talks with a foul mouth. Well people, she is 17 what do you expect, not every girl turns out like a cheerleader! And at least she doesn't hide the horrible things she does like Miley to me is a undercover hoe and druggie.  I think Taylor is being herself, and people she just let her be.  Her fashion is cute and I have to admit that I was a goth at her age also. Haha. If you are a Gossip Girl fan, I wish they would bring back Lil J I loved her role.
As for Miley, and Hannah Slutanna, I don't understand what the producers at Disney were thinking when they did the last season.  They know that the audience is girls from 5-10, and they did a whole season about relationships! So, I know I personally did not let my daughter watch it and neither did her father.  She doesn't need to know about men who cheat and all of this kind of stuff.  They tried to bring in viewers who were older but honestly older girls either know about this stuff or they just don't care.

Who can be a role model to little girls now? Miley who was recently video tapped taking hits from a bong? Demi Lovato who is in rehab for being a cutter and beating up a dancer? I know I would love to be my daughters role model and I'm sure I'm but they also look up to these girls.  I'm at a loss!

A classy Divorce?

We live in a day and age were most marriages end up sadly in divorce.  Everyone thinks they are so in love and just race off and get married.  I was in this trend, I married when I was 20, and I did it not because of love but because I had moved to a new city and felt alone.  I would say big mistake (he was) but I had a daughter after a year of marriage.  My daughter is now 8 years old, and sadly lives with her father.  He decided to have an un-classy divorce and make it very messy.  Each parent thinks they knows what is best for their child, as he does, but we all have our own opinion.  To make a long story short, he hired a bunch of lawyers but had told me there would be none and made a big to do.  I love my daughter dearly and I still see her all the time.  I have re-married and have another daughter, and he re-married to a really sweet girl, who I have become friends with.
So, if you married and you feel the need to divorce, do a few things first, make sure that it is not an impulse choice, that it is really what you want, and what is best for you and your life.  Make sure that if you have children involved that they never become between you two, and they do not get used in any way.  Always keep your cool, never show your weak side.  Even if you need to burst out and scream in anger and cry dont let him/her see that.  Be the better person.  Write down everything they have said or done that is wrong and keep it some place safe.  (Just incase this is brought into court)

I know this doesn't have a lot to do with fashion, or saving money but it has a lot to do with class!!! And above all else, do not have a divorce party (super tacky!) Invite yourself to a nice dinner at home, and if you do drink have a glass of wine and a nice bubble bath!

Almost done.

Wow, shopping from 1:30 pm-10pm with a almost 2 year old child is no bueno! Too top it off, I wore my shape ups! I'm blogging to all my readers from my fav. blanket with a sore back and legs.  I can say I have 90 percent completed my shopping.  When I was young, I used to set aside $250.00 for gifts for everyone, now, I set aside $1,500.  That is for 2 children my husband, my father, my aunt (Godmother), Sister, niece, nephew, brother and his wife, uncle, another aunt, a cousin and 4 friends.  (My mom's I'm giving later to her).  Let me tell you I got all of these gifts and I bought a tree wrapping paper and some decorations also, I still have $100.00 left over and I bought a pair of Juicy pants (Only 16.99!!! outletttt).  So, how did I do this.  Well, I decided to give each child $300 worth of presents (including all taxes and delivery) and my husband $300 (including all taxes and delivery also). The majority of the people got my gift baskets filled with goodies from the bath and body works outlet, each basket has one small thing for the person that I know they would love, such as a Pajama set, (Ross, Walmart) or a sweater (target).  I'm really happy that I stuck to what I had to do, and I think that the people will love the gifts.  Mostly because my family now has a rule (since the economy is so bad) to only give gifts to the kids.  I can't follow this rule, this is my holiday, and I love giving, even if it is not much! Wish me luck tomorrow getting the small final touches!!!! Oh btw I hate not being able to show my husband everything I got him!!! It's super annoying I already broke down and gave him one of his gifts! That is why I always shop last minute!!!!!!

Sales, tis the season ....

I have a big family, and today I start shopping.  (Unenthusiastic yay) As much as I love shopping and giving gifts, it is just super stressful, and annoying, to say the least.  Mostly cause you have to promise yourself not to spend all your money on yourself! HA!
Well, my plan of action goes as follows, LISTS! have the stores, and the malls (cause I have to go to like 3) mapped out! Knock out the gifts that you have to ship to your far away family first.  If you have to take your little one with you, have your purse filled with treats to keep them quiet.  Always print your coupons and keep them in a zip locked bag were your cards are so you are not fiddling around while there are 90000 people in line.  Once you have gotten what you needed for one person, cross them off! There is no adding or turning back, even if the gift is "so them".  Leave it for next year! Gift yourself a small amount for all the hard work you are doing, and no girls Gucci sunglasses are not a small gift, I mean small in price.  Well wish me luck!



Posts to come this week:
A classy divorce
interview with a pageant director
A baby bag or a purse?
and much more......

HOLIDAY DRESSING

Sooooo New Years is coming, unlike most of the people around the world, I will be sitting home with my two girls watching the ball drop.  However, the rest of you will be out there living it up in style (hopefully) we all know that it is cold out on New Years but this is the time of year you need to sacrifice your warmth and dress it up! Starting a New Year looking sexy, will be something that makes you feel fabu all year long.  I picked this dress as the main picture because if I were to go out and look sexy this would be something that I would love to wear.  The dress is by M.N.G mango for Jcpenny! It is under $90.00 and is well worth it, pair it with a pair of black tights and some sexy black shoes and your good to go! You can find deals at Jcpenny and they have more really sexy black dress's for the New year.  Don't be like all the other girls out there wearing a dress from BEBE.  Nobody will even realize you have an hot dress that came from JCpenny.  Remember JC owns Sephora!!! Well, more posts to come, but I just loved this dress and wanted to share with!

Maternity!!!!!

So, you just found out you have to spend 9 months not looking cute! Wrong! Pregnancy is beautiful and stylish.  Whenever I talked to my mom or aunt about this, they would go on and on about the moo-moos that they had to wear cause there was no fashion for pregnant women back in the day.  I have had 2 baby girls and I was prego's in 2001-2002 and 2008! My first pregnancy, I was of course spoiled by the family buying me clothes from A pea in the pod and stores like that.  The second time around, my family wasn't as excited and seeing that the clothes were too outdated I decided to check out Target.  Well it was great, target has great clothes from Liz Lange that are super comfy and really affordable.  A lot of the time you find the clothes even on the 75% off rack.  I remember when I was pregnant, in the first few months I would get sick when I looked at maternity clothes, so if you have a friend or a loved one prego, get them a few things.  Let their nine months be comfy, because it is already NOT comfy to start with.  A pea in the Pod is having a sale currently for the holidays.  Girls if you are prego, remember that after you have your baby, box up your maternity clothes for your friends and family members who might get pregnant, they will thank you!

Sunglasses

If you have followed my posts you will see that one of my things is to save money for sunglasses, because they are such an important part of your style.  Every year I buy at least 2 good pairs of sunglasses, usually Dior.  However lately Dior's sunglass style has been slacking along with most other brands.  Seeing thats why the last time I bought sunglasses was FEB last year! They were Carreras, super cute.  I'm getting sick of them though, I need to find a new pair.  I posted the cute Chanel's with the Bows on the side, cause I tried them on and I loved them and they were new and classy. However when I went online I already found fake versions of them! This makes me crazy and not wanna buy the sunglasses! I'm very picky, I want oversized and fun! Anyone have any suggestions! Please help a girl out before she is blinded by the sun!!!