New Year's Eve - Vlog Style

I received this little white technical device for Christmas last week called the Flip.  I have spent this entire week video taping almost every single thing we have done.  I have been throwing it in my purse at every chance I get, I mean why not? It is actually smaller than my cellphone!
Well, this year for NYE my husband and I decided to go out, get dressed up, and do something fabulous! So, we rented a hotel room at the Hotel Sorella at Houston's new City Centre and had a delicious dinner topped off with dancing in the park, fireworks, and cupcakes.  I thought this would be the perfect time for me to make my first Flip video.  I have to say it was pretty easy after downloading all of the clips straight from the camera and into iMovie.
I decided I would wear my own version of a tuxedo this year.  So I took my LBD, layered a bone colored, puffy sleeved blazer overtop, fastened my new bow tie from American Apparel, and slipped on my patent red pumps. I was ready for the festivities to begin!
Take a look at our New Year's evening and my first video with the Flip!! And once again, Happy New Year to All!!

My Outfit:
Dress - Kenneth Cole
Shoes - Jessica Simpson
Belt - Ann Taylor
Blazer - UO
Bow tie - American Apparel



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Sweet Saturdays - Happy New Year

First and foremost I want to say Happy New Year to all! I hope 2011 has wonderful things in store for everyone and I cannot wait to start the year! So, I put up the new header that you all picked and now let's see those sweet comments from my lovelies!

1. Can you believe this!!?? This is from one of my wonderful friends in Birmingham, AL and she is so committed that she read my blog during labor. Wow, I could not feel more loved!! Oh and also if you haven’t been to her blog or website you have to visit 2 Little Lovelies right now! Not only is she a devoted wife and mom, she co-owns her own business and is one of the most creative people I know.  She is incredibly inspiring to me and one of the most down to earth, sweetest ladies on the planet! Thank you Amber!!!

Mrs. MMM has left a new comment on your post "A New Header for a New Year":

#4! PS. I'm in labor reading your blog. You should feel loved :)

2. I love my friend Kirstin over at Crimson Rosella.  She is so sweet and I can always count on her having her red lipstick on!! That’s why I loved this comment so much!! Probably because I felt the same way after my cousin showed it to me!

OMG, flying lipsticks!!!! I am in love! Your pictures just keep getting better and better! I love #4!

By Kirstin@CrimsonRosella on A New Header for a New Year

3. This one is from my newest follower over at Shybiker!! He is so sweet and I was so touched that he watched my makeup video and noticed my doggie’s tail in it! HAHA!

This video was very instructive, particularly to someone inexperienced with makeup like me. I learned a lot from it -- thanks! And the cutest part is, halfway through, you can see a tail walking back-and-forth between the rooms in the background. I assume you have a kitty!

By Shybiker on Makeup Mondays Presents Holiday Sparkle

4. I always look forward to Angga’s over at Reserverade Fashion’s comments! She always has lots to say and she made my day by doing my makeup tutorial.  Thanks girl!!

I have to say the last look is my favorite!! and thank you for the comment, I have to credit you on that one because I use your makeup tutorial!! HAHAHA I should have put it in my blog, and I will the next post!! Still cant decide on my hair :-( I think I will stay dark for a while....(so un-deceisive..I know:-) ) 

By Angga on My Hair Adventures

Thank you to all of my followers!! Have a wonderful New Year's Day!! I love you all!!!

A New Header for a New Year

So it is time for another header change!! So soon you say? Well, we did some seriously sweet pictures last time Shan was down, so we decided it was time for a header change.  I wanted to involve you all since you are the first ones to see it when you come to my blog! So here are four different choices and I will put the winner up on New Years Day. Leave me a comment to let me know which one you guys like best!!

(All Photos and Header Design by Shan Renee)

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#4

My Hair Adventures

I did a post earlier this year on my hair over the past few years or so. Click HERE to read.  But I wanted to do another post on my hair categorizing it into the different hair colors I have endured over the years.  I would love to know which one if your favorite! And don't worry, I am not going to change it anytime soon, I just wanted to see what you all thought! So here we are.

Myself as a blonde

Golden Blonde Highlights

Blonde and Caramel Highlights

Very heavy blonde highlights

This is me as a brunette. I don't stay brown for very long when I do it because I just tend to get very bored with the look. This is why I only have one picture of me as a brunette! HA!

Brunette, pretty close to my natural color

Now onto my red stage!! I have been all kinds of red.  I have been brown red, violet red, copper red, and now I have settled into copper red with blonde highlights.

Reddish Brown with blonde side panels

Red Brown all over

Copper Red with copper highlights

Red Violet with blonde side panels

Copper Red all over

Right now, I look like this!!

Copper Red with blonde highlights

So what do you all think? Blonde, brown or  red!??

Makeup Mondays - My Favorite Lip Gloss

I got a new Flip video recorder for Christmas and I am still figuring out how I am going to set it up so I will FOR SURE have a new makeup video next Monday! So, this week I am sharing with you all my favorite lip glosses. I am a lipgloss fanatic because I have extremely chapped lips at all times but you know I can't go without lipstick and lip gloss!
So without further ado, here they are!

This is Too Faced Lip Gloss in Don't Hate Me. It is extremely natural looking and you can put it over anything.  I probably use this one more than any other lip gloss I own!

Too Faced Lip Gloss in Don't Hate Me

Another favorite pick is the NYX lip gloss in RLG 13 Peach.  It is extremely sparkly!! You know how I love sparkles! It is also more of a coral tint which I love to wear with my new hair color.

NYX Lip Gloss in Peach

Next up is my new MAC Dazzleglass in Love Alert! It is super shiny AND it is a red/coral tint as well as extremely vibrant!! I like to put this one over red lipstick.

MAC Dazzleglass in Red Alert

My last lip gloss pic is the MAC Lipglass in Viva Glam Cyndi!! I have the lipstick too! It is the most pigmented lip gloss I have ever owned! It is a nice color for a punchy day time lip!

MAC Viva Glam Cyndi

Next Monday we will be doing this look with the mint green eyes and peachy lips that I found in the new BeBe catalog!!! So stay tuned!!

Merry Christmas Card

The Hubs and I haven't sent out Christmas cards for the last couple of years, and I honestly do not have a good reason on why we haven't partaken in this lovely tradition. But this year would be different! Since my lovely cousin would be in town for our Christmas party, she wanted to shoot some photos for us so we could send out some REALLY sweet looking Christmas cards this year! Of course, like always, she exceeded my expectations and took some amazing shots for us! If you are new to my blog, I have to explain that my truly spectacular cousin who happens to be a photographer is also a light wizard.  She does so many crazy things with light, it would seriously blow your mind! Half the time, I am not sure what she is even talking about, but back to the subject at hand! Here are some of the shots that we got for our cards, and you have to remember she does NOT photoshop our images in, she uses her camera to do all of this light work! Let's give her a hand please!!
Oh yes, and I can't forget to mention that I am wearing the dress that you all helped me pick out for my husband's company Christmas party! (Click HERE for that post) You know, the one from Modcloth? It turned out to be even better in person that online, so I was very pleased. Thanks guys!
(All Photography by Shan Renee)

This is the photo that we picked for our Christmas card!

This photo rocks my socks!!!!!

Do you guys send out Christmas cards? It will be hard to top this one next year, but I know my cousin is always up for bigger and better!
Thanks Shan!!!

Hair on Wednesday - My Favorite Redheads

I am sure you can tell by now how obsessed I am with the color red especially when it comes to hair color!! I love the rich coppery tones that glisten in the sun like a gorgeous shiny penny. That is why I strive to be one! LOL  Well, being in the holiday spirit in all (you know the color red), I thought I would share my list of all-time favorite redheads.

Christina Hendricks from Mad Men, 
need I say more?
(Photo Courtesy of www.bcsreview.com)

The always gorgeous Amy Adams
(Photo Courtesy of www.elle.com)

I will always love Ashlee best as a redhead!
Photo Courtesy of www.whispermag.co.uk

Julianne Moore is a stunning redhead
(Photo Courtesy of www.greenzer.com)

Isla Fisher has a deep strawberry blonde 
hue that is to die for!
(Photo Courtesy of www.dailymakeover.com)

New to the Red team my 
beautiful cousin, Shanna

This is my gorgeous redheaded friend Heather.
I have been swooning over her hair for years
now.  Can you believe her copper blonde hair is
all natural!??

And now for the formal unveiling of my new hair color. (This is for you Nina!) My talented friend Yesicca put in some lighter blonde highlights and trimmed up my layers for a new rockerish do!

Who is your favorite redhead??  Would you ever consider going red or leave it to us brave ladies??

Makeup Mondays Presents Holiday Sparkle

Since this week is Holiday themed I decided to do a fun glitzy look that I came across while thumbing through the Sephora holiday catalog.  I love this look because it has such a glamorous striking effect and the cherry lips really set it all off. Perfect for the Christmas week, no!??
I am not sure if any of you will notice, but yes I did change my hair color last week and don't worry I will be doing a post on it this week!

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Happy Makeup Monday My Makeup Queens!!