The Big 25!

On June 23rd I turned 25 - yay me! I am blessed to have reached another milestone, and glad I got to share it with family and friends. We started it off with dinner at our new favorite spot - Tatu Hard Rock. This year, the family took a trip to Puerto Rico; the first time everyone actually piled on the plane and went together. Even my father was there! Enjoy the montage while I reminisce... 

Quarter - Century Essentials...

As everybody knows - my birthday is Saturday. I'll be the big 25!! *Cues party music and streamers*
I'm scrambling to get everything together this week, and I totally forgot my wish list. Like every year, I end up buying most of these for myself because I get too excited and can't wait. This year will probably be the same, hahaha. A girl can dream...


Pour La Victoire...

Last year, it was Irina. For 2012, it's Zimmer. The name kind of ruined it for me, but I figure the color will redeem it. I have a thing for platforms, and I love a good black shoe. The shape gives a sexy silhouette, and the heel height will shape any calf... 


Mocha Ceramic...

I think this color scheme screams "Grown woman," but still leaves room for a "good jean nice tee" day. I've seen it from a few different designers, I just have to pick one. 


Speedy Bag...

I've been obsessed with this shape for the past few years. I don't care who makes it, I respect a well-made, simple speedy bag. I don't have a black one, so I think a solid is the way to go this time around. Gwen makes some bomb bags - we'll see :) 


Matte Paint... 


Ever since I discovered matte top coat, I've been in love with the concept. Now that designers are playing with the possibilities - there's so much more room for creativity. I definitely want this to be my birthday design

My first taste of Matte...

There's so much more - but I'm too excited to list them. I can't wait for this weekend to celebrate another year of life with my friends and family. Every once in a while, the little tree hugger wants to get glammed up and do it big. 25, here I come! 

My First June Giveaway Winner!!

Big round of applause for my first *cough, cough* international giveaway winner - Anna C. of Dublin Ireland! She'll be receiving the Ecco Bella Plant Color lipstick and the Dr. Hauschka skincare trial pack. 

Your gifts will be mailed out this week - please be sure to tell us how you like them and send pics! 

Comfort Zone...

I stumbled upon an old blog post from two years ago, and I realized that I've grown so much over that time period. You can read it here:
http://sn3akrfr3akr.blogspot.com/2010/06/fantasy-vs-reality.html


Anyway - experiences have truly shifted my view of the world and how it operates. The hopeless romantic lives on, and seems to have found sustenance in a wonderful place. I still believe The One exists, we just have to venture into a different frame of mind to find that person.</p>
<p>At the time, I feared leaving my comfort zone - at times us women (men too) use this as a defense mechanism. For protection, "go with what you know," right? 

Wrong.

Sometimes, most times - this thought process becomes a crutch that disables us. We are unable to see anything beyond that line of sight, and sometimes the treasure is right beyond that view. In addition to this, if people know you're afraid to leave your safe zone they will gladly take advantage of your fear. Keep you in pocket because you're guaranteed to always be there. Throw them for a loop, switch it up and try something new. I promise you, everything changes. The pursuant becomes the persued, the thirsty becomes the cold drink of water. Everything changes. Change is good. 


Think about it; are you still using the same phone you bought a few years ago? Do you even know where that old phone is? Without change, what once was new becomes obsolete, outdated - useless. Old products depreciate with time, and always end up at the bottom of a sale bin somewhere. Is that where you want to be? Any smart individual is constantly working to evolve, and those old thoughts and beliefs on love will just get your heart discounted and discarded. Next thing you know, you're being used as a door stop or to level someone's wobbly dining room table. You do not deserve that.


I say all that to say this. The initial fear actually turns intp excitement. Going to a mixer or lounge with your single friends. Giving that long time friend a second glance (you might realize how cute his/her smile is). Online dating is an option, but Please PLEASE be careful! There are millions of human beings on this earth, please tell me why so many of us are still lonely?!
Summertime is the season for love, so take the time to enjoy the heat. After all, the hottest romance could end up keeping you warm throughout winter...

Airport Bloggin' - Elevated Thoughts

Random words as I rode the 2 Train... I look at myself; with my fancy phone, expensive earbuds playing music boasting of riches and fancy things. Then, I look at the expression of gratitude on the elderly woman's face as the coins drop into her cup. A dollar. How many of us lose dollar bills in the laundry? Yet so many of us can't spare the change for someone in need. "I need coins for laundry, the turnpike, vending machine at school " We've got to listen to ourselves. The irony is ridiculous to say the least. What is a Society that doesn't take care of their own? What does that place become? How do we pull ourselves out of poverty if no one will help us? That dirty little woman could never work an actual job to help herself. How will she eat tomorrow? So, the next time you throw a penny away remember - one hundred pennies make a dollar. There is someone out there dying for that money right now

Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2Chainz - Mercy ((Official Video))

If you have even a little bit of bass in your car, you've been bumping this song on the streets of your town. I don't care what kind of music you're into - the beat on this track is too smooth to ignore. I had the pleasure of watching the video, and it's a cute abstract noir-themed concept. Fully clothed women and all, I think the song speaks for it self.


I won't lie - I totally ignored Yeezy on this track. Pusha T and Big Sean got it for me this time. 


YYYYECCHHH!! *Pusha T voice*




Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2Chainz - "Mercy"

June Giveaway - Ecco Bella Lipstick & Dr. Hauscha Facial Kit

Not only is June the official start of summer, but it's my birth month!! I want to celebrate by giving multiple products away for you guys to enjoy. Today, is one of my favorite products that I've discovered; Ecco Bella Flower Color lipstick. The Cafe Au Lait color is perfectly nude against my lips. 

I'm not big on makeup at all, so when I discover something I love, I am loyal to it. 

Put lip gloss on top, and it's an easy transition from night to day. 

Via EccoBella.com -   "A lipstick that thinks it's a lip balm. The cleanest, safest, prettiest lipstick for those who love lipstick. A simple healthy formula of vegetable waxes, oils, and mineral pigments that go on creamy and don't feather. Like a lip balm, Ecco Bella FlowerColor lipsticks moisturize without flaking or chapping. Gluten-free, FD&C dye-free, petroleum-free, preservative-free, fragrance-free.  All are vegan except Pink Rose, Mauve Rose, Claret Rose, Tuscany Rose and Napa Grape which are colored with carmine. Ingredients: Castor oil, isopropyl palmitate (from palm oil), candelilla wax, 100iu Vitamin E, organic calendula oil, organic chamomile oil, organic jojoba oil, flower wax coated iron oxides. Pink colors contain carmine. "

We can't go out on the town with great lipstick and a dirty face, can we? I've included a Dr. Hauschka facial trial pack to boot. Dr. H is world renowned, and his high-end skincare does not disappoint. Enjoy a clean look for any occasion :) 


Simply send your name, address and email to sn3akrfr3akr@gmail.com - all entries will be placed in a ballot and chosen at random. Hurry!