Archive for October, 2007

This Year For Halloween, I Am Dressing Up As: Domestic Goddess

Published by Jessica on October 31, 2007 in General. 2 Comments

So, in preparation for our first (relatively sizable) get together at our house, I decided that I am going to take advantage of the time i have on my hands and do ALL of the prep-work so tomorrow, I don’t even have to LEAVE the house, I can just cook and clean (if necessary) and get ready…. 

After doing my morning “chores” like laundry and cleaning the bathroom and whatnot, I put together a list and hit the pavement. I went to store after store picking up the early clearance merchandise for Halloween entertaining (like chip and dip platters, and decor items)…then I went grocery shopping and found pretty much everything we are going to need for the party.

When I got home, I sat down at the table with all of the “tools” and food that I would need to prep and so I spent the night mostly unwrapping caramels for my caramel apples, grating cheese for my fried macaroni and cheese, and smashing Oreo cookies for my dirt and worms. Where I could, I placed items that didn’t need to be in the fridge with their appropriate “station” along with the kitchen appliance I would need to cook them (sauce for chicken wings with the crock-pot, macaroni with the deep fryer I bought on sale DEEP discount, you wouldn’t believe it…)

When I was done, I was shocked I had so much time left so I went ahead and made the “make ahead items” like the caramel apples, the dirt and worms, and the pumpkin pie…but, what I am really proud of is the thing that I wasn’t counting on….

So, here’s my story:

I decided to go all out and make the Libby’s famous Pumpkin pie as shown on the back of the Libby’s can.  I got my large mixing bowl and put all the ingredients in, pulled out my pie crust, poured in the pie mixture and popped the stuff in the oven.  What I hadn’t been counting on was the leftover pie filling…it was pretty substantial, it could have filled a third pie, so I didn’t want to just throw it out. WHAT TO DO??

I looked up the pumpkin pie roll on the internet that is also advertised on the can but realized that is made differently than the pie itself so that wouldn’t work…then as I was sitting there, staring off into space, I realized I was fidgeting with my little silicone muffin thingamajiggers and I thought, hmm…pumpkin muffins! So, I went to the pantry to pull out some flour to add to the mixture and I noticed that I had a CAKE mix in there…..PERFECT! And hey, what’s the worst that could happen? I am out three dollars worth of ingredients if I’m wrong?

I dumped in the yellow cake mix, and stirred it all up. Since I had so much batter and only a few silicone muffin thingamajiggers, I pulled out my cake pan and dumped the concoction in there then I popped my pumpkin cake in with my pumpkin pie…30 minutes later I had a BEAUTIFUL looking piece of culinary genius that I am going to send with Issa to work tomorrow, although I have to say, I took a slice for myself and OH MY GOSH–SOOOO GOOD! I topped it with a bit of vanilla cream cheese icing and seriously–seriously…to DIE for. I couldn’t be more proud.

So after my satisfying little success in the kitchen, I hit the bathroom and cleaned it to the hilt, decorated it with a few lights and some spider web stuff, hung a couple of pictures and I will tell you, it looks AWESOME! Things are coming together soo well, I know all this prep is only for one day….but I also know that Issa really appreciates the effort I am putting in for his coworkers and truth be told, I am having a BLAST in the process.

That’s all for now, tell you more later. Be well!

Leave it to me to open my big mouth…

Published by Jessica on October 30, 2007 in General. 2 Comments

Sorry for my prolonged absence, it’s not for want of posting things…it’s having too much to post and not enough time or energy to do so…

So, the other day, I suggested to Issa that we should have his coworkers over for a little Halloween shindig.  I wasn’t certain that it would necessarily materialize but *surprise, surprise* people accepted the invitation! So, now I have a bunch of people coming over and frankly–until today(ish), I wasn’t really prepared.

Oh, sure we have furniture in the house, but it’s not really set up for entertaining…or rather, it wasn’t…and then yesterday and today I went out and strategically picked certain things like a rug for the guest bathroom and some curtains for the living room, a pillar candle for the hallway…and it really warmed up the place.

So, with that out of the way I sat down tonight and really put together a game plan for the food. I have to say I am pretty happy with the outcome, the only qualification is…can I pull it off??

I am serving finger foods and this is what I have come up with so far:

Bat Wings (Buffalo Wings)

Boiled Eyeballs (Swedish Meatballs)

Fried Brains (Fried Macaroni & Cheese Balls)

Severed Bandaged Bloody Fingers (for my buddy Kate) (Croissant Wrapped Hot Dogs & Ketchup)

Bug Guts (Chips & Guacamole)

For dessert or “sweets”:

Mud-dipped Poison Apples (Chocolate Dipped Candy Apples)

Pumpkin Pie

Mini-Monster Cakes (Cupcakes that look like monsters)

Graveyards, dirt & worms (just like momma used to make)

Aside from that some pretzles and nuts and things.

Ugh, I just spent like an hour writing this because I have too many thoughts in my head–too many ideas, too many things that need to get done between now and Wednesday at 7:00…namely the chocolate fountain idea I have been having.  I saw one for dirt cheap but since I hate to spend money on things like that I thought it would be silly…however, now I realize how nice it would be to have for holidays! Some marshmellows, strawberries, pretzles…the list is endless, really…

I have to go to bed. Wish me luck on my party, I am going to need it!

To all of my friends in Nor. Co., My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Published by Jessica on October 22, 2007 in General. 0 Comments

I just want to let all of my friends (and family) in North County San Diego (and all over San Diego) that my thoughts and prayers are with you. The news of the vastness of this fire is devastating, after going through this only four short years ago…please evacuate and stay safe!! 

I am especially keeping all of you in RSF in my prayers right this moment: Hannelore, Marie, Katrina, Cathy, Traci, James, Susan, Julien and Mary…

* Cough * ACK! California is *HACK!* on fire… (gag)

Published by Jessica on October 22, 2007 in General. 1 Comment

Oh my gosh people, so this is something I didn’t anticipate when I came out here…I think I remember some fires when I was younger,  but nothing like this. I was out this afternoon and a wall of smoke and ash overtook the shopping center I was at. I thought it was crazy that the wind was blowing it all so far…and then I realized just how close the fire actually was.

Now, don’t get me wrong….I am not in any danger… no fires are creeping up my back door… I am surrounded by so much commercial stuff and not nearly enough brush to catch on fire, but * CHOKE * not far enough away to avoid being consumed by smoke. Not sure what to do, just ride it out….but this is a truly amazing phenomenon…

I live in Irvine…here is a link to the news story regarding our area……we are about 10 miles away (south) from the “red zone”… * WHEEZE *

I think what is most amazing is the wind, I have heard there are gusts up to 85 miles per hour but many areas are gusting at 50+ mph! And they are expected to get worse!

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have lost someone in this as well as the fire fighters who are bravely battling the inferno….and lastly, those who have lost their homes in this act of mother nature….

I will let you know if the Newport Beach side of Irvine catches on fire and we have to jet…but that isn’t going to happen…I don’t think.

I think I love…hockey?

Published by Jessica on October 19, 2007 in General. 2 Comments

So, Issa called me this afternoon and told me that he had been offered a pair of tickets to Ducks hockey game tonight because one of the partners had some and couldn’t go…

Since I am always up for going out and doing something fun and different, I told him to hop on the tickets and off we went. I don’t know if I have ever been to a hockey game before…it seems as though I have but if I have I can’t recall when or why….

In any case, we got there and I have to say that it was absolutely amazing. Our tickets came with a special parking pass and so we drove right in, had no trouble finding parking…we walked through the “very important person” door and had club level seats, but I had no idea what that meant…

OH MY GOODNESS. Can I just say?? WE WERE IN THE FRONT ROW!! I mean, the only thing that separated us from the players was that piece of unimpressive plexiglass… 

I am talking so stinking close to the action that I could have had a conversation with the hockey player that was stationed right in front of me during the power play–had I cared enough to introduce myself….

I am talking sooo close that when the guys slammed into the wall in front of us, I could smell the sweat left on the glass…

(okay, well..not really…)

But I honestly had absolutely no idea how much I would love–LOVE hockey.  Well, maybe it wasn’t hockey itself. I don’t think I am going to sit down and watch a game on television any time soon…but going there, to the arena…sitting so close…I could hear the blades on the ice and see every move the puck made…I held my breath when the opposing team took a shot, cheered my face off when the goalie blocked a shot, and screamed like a crazy person when the Ducks knocked one in….

And…yes…

I am ashamed to admit….that I whooped and hollered, pounded the glass, and cheered when two players started throwing punches.

Does it make me a bad person?

Ok, well…what if I told you that I screamed “BOOO!” when they broke up the fight?

I don’t know what got into me, really…I suppose I just got caught up in the crowd mentality…sucked into the energy on the ice…and I suppose I didn’t really see anything wrong with two heavily padded guys throwing a few punches.  All in all, I would have to say that I simply cannot wait until the next game…I hope it is sooner rather than later…

Oh goodness, I suppose that’s really all I have to say on that subject.  Expect, of course…

GO DUCKS!

(They won 3-1)

Facing Fears In My 25th Year: Balancing A Checkbook (EeEEkK!!!)

Published by Jessica on October 16, 2007 in General. 2 Comments

October is a scary month, what with all of the ghosts and goblins running around…so, I figured that now is as good a time as any to get a handle on the frightening little monster that runs my life…my checkbook! (AHHHHH!!!!)

Especially now that Issa has graduated from law school and our monthly expenses have become more complicated, we simply can’t afford to lose track of what goes where when.  The question is–”HOW does one keep track?”

Well, I suppose the logical answer is that you should learn to balance your checkbook…but really, what does that mean?  Does anyone know? I mean, in real terms.

Alright, so recently I moved and I had to order new checks with my new address.  When the checks came they included a little transaction register, and I stared at it for a moment…wondering why they still sent them out. Do people actually use these still?  The online access does it for you, keeping track of all of your purchases and your balance, why would you waste your time?!

Then I got to thinking, you know, this probably is a good way to know how much money you will have left over after you pay all your bills and whatnot…keeping track of checks you have written and how much will be left when those checks have been cashed….but that is a huge task…handwriting things out, keeping everything calculated and in-line correctly…there has to be a more simple way…or a way that you can keep track and do other cool things at the same time.

So, then I got to wondering…is there an electronic program or a program online (aside from the good old spreadsheet or that gawd-awful quicken) that will keep track for you? I googled and googled and lo! there it was… www.clearcheckbook.com

Oh goodness boys and girls, I can’t even tell you how excited I am about this little program! It is so easy, and so friendly! You start out by registering and when you get through those hoops (choosing a user name and password), you are going to enter your starting balance.  For me, we just got paid and I had a bunch of bills to take care of, so it was the perfect time to start.

Ok, so the way I usually handle my bills is by cutting a check from my bank account–so, after entering all of my account numbers into my online bill pay system, I entered the amount to be paid…and cut checks directly from my bank.  I then took those amounts and entered them into my clearcheckbook.com account…to see how much would be left after those are cashed.

It’s a simple calculation, right? Right….well, kind of…let me take you for a spin around some of the cool things this website will do for you.

Categorize: You see, when you put an entry into your e-checkbook, it asks for an amount and a description of the purchase or payment…and then it allows you to categorize your payments.  The categories I came up with today are: Auto, Housing, Credit Accounts…I know there are more but for now, for me, I was able to put them into one of those categories.  Then, at the end of the month (or in the middle or the beginning), you can create reports to see how much you are spending on each category over time…or see how much your saving grows!

Reminders:You can set up reminders!  Ok, so there are lots of programs that will do this but now all of your account management stuff can be in one place!  Clearcheckbook.com will send you an e-mail or when you sign on, it will let you know you have a payment coming up–oh, so exciting!

Spending Limits: You can set spending limits on certain categories to remind yourself to stay within your budget.  You can click on the “limits” tab, and it will show you your limit, how much you have spent so far, and what percentage of your limit you have spent…excellent way to manage a budget! 

Google Gadget:  Ok, this is perhaps one of the best features of this website…As an avid google user, I have to say that I am most excited about the gadget that you can add to your google homepage. It will give you a snapshot summary of your account balances when you sign on to your google homepage. Stay on top of stuff without having to obsess.

Well, that’s about it. I am off to watch the latest episode of TMYLM. Hope you sign up and join me in taking control of my financial future!

Oh Ann! What kind of hateful venom wilt thou spew forth next?

Published by Jessica on October 14, 2007 in General. 2 Comments

Now, I really much prefer writing about fun makeup, funny observations, or clever cleaning tips….but every once in a while, a political issue comes along….one that simply cannot be ignored.

The issue today comes to us courtesy of Ann Coulter, conservative and controversial pundit. You may remember Coulter from her relatively recent hits including the attack on the 9/11 widows:

“These broads are millionaires, lionized on TV and in articles about them, reveling in their status as celebrities and stalked by grief-arazzis. These self-obsessed women seemed genuinely unaware that 9/11 was an attack on our nation and acted as if the terrorist attacks happened only to them. … I’ve never seen people enjoying their husbands’ deaths so much … the Democrat ratpack gals endorsed John Kerry for president … cutting campaign commercials… how do we know their husbands weren’t planning to divorce these harpies? Now that their shelf life is dwindling, they’d better hurry up and appear in Playboy.”

Or perhaps you heard her wish death upon the New York Times a la Oklahoma City Bombing:

“Is your tape recorder running? Turn it on! I got something to say.”
Then she said: “My only regret with Timothy McVeigh is he did not go to the New York Times Building.”
I told her to be careful.
“You’re right, after 9/11 I shouldn’t say that”, she said, spotting a cab and grabbing it.

You may even recall her referring to the former vice president as a “fag”?

Oh, and finally…let’s not forget about her comments on women voters and women’s rights to vote.

“If we took away women’s right to vote, we’d never have to worry about another Democrat president. It’s kind of a pipe dream, it’s a personal fantasy of mine, but I don’t think it’s going to happen. And it is a good way of making the point that women are voting so stupidly, at least single women.”

“It also makes the point, it is kind of embarrassing, the Democratic Party ought to be hanging its head in shame, that it has so much difficulty getting men to vote for it. I mean, you do see it’s the party of women and ‘We’ll pay for health care and tuition and day care — and here, what else can we give you, soccer moms?”

Well, anyways–after all of that…it seems no surprise that our Ms. Coulter has upped the stakes in her hateful, ranting public persona.

In a recent interview on “The Big Idea” with Donny Deutsch,

COULTER: No, we think, we just want Jews to be perfected, as they say.

DEUTSCH: Wow, you didn’t really say that, did you?

COULTER: Yes. That is what Christianity is. We believe the Old Testament, but ours is more like Federal Express. You have to obey laws. We know we’re all sinners.

DEUTSCH: In my old days, I would have argued. When you say something absurd like that, there’s no …

COULTER: What’s absurd?

DEUTSCH: Jews are going to be perfected. I’m going to go off and try to perfect myself.

COULTER: Well, that’s what the New Testament says.

DEUTSCH: Ann Coulter, author of “If Democrats Had Any Brains, They’d Be Republicans.” And if Ann Coulter had any brains, she would not say Jews need to be perfected. I’m offended by that personally.

Deutsch gave Coulter another chance to elaborate after a commercial break.

DEUTSCH: During the break, Ann said she wanted to explain her last comment. So I’m going to give her a chance. So you don’t think that was offensive?

COULTER: No. I’m sorry. It is not intended to be. I don’t think you should take it that way, but that is what Christians consider themselves: perfected Jews. We believe the Old Testament. As you know from the Old Testament, God was constantly getting fed up with humans for not being able to, you know, live up to all the laws. What Christians believe — this is just a statement of what the New Testament is — is that that’s why Christ came and died for our sins. Christians believe the Old Testament. You don’t believe our testament.

DEUTSCH: You said, your exact words were, “Jews need to be perfected.” Those are the words out of your mouth.

COULTER: No, I’m saying that’s what a Christian is.

DEUTSCH: But that’s what you said. Don’t you see how hateful, how anti-Semitic (that is)?

COULTER: No.

DEUTSCH: How do you not see? You’re an educated woman. How do you not see that?

COULTER: That isn’t hateful at all.

Well, that’s it…the unedited transcript. No spin here…I suppose though, really…what would you expect from a woman who authored a book called “If Democrats Had Any Brains They’d Be Republicans”…

I say, if Republicans had any brains–they’d put a muzzle on Ms. Coulter and avoid her like the plague….or better yet, have her committed…I think they would have a pretty good case….

Products With Personality: Benefit Cosmetics

Published by Jessica on October 10, 2007 in General. 2 Comments

These products are so fabulous that I can hardly contain my excitement!!  Just visiting the website sets my heart to pitter patter!!  When you go poking around, when you look at these products, and you actually believe that just by using them–you will have a good time! And honestly, I truly think you will…

You see, I think makeup has a history of covering this or hiding that–fixing an imperfection here or there–but what if there was a makeup that allowed you to highlight this, or accentuate that….what if there was a makeup that allowed you to have a little fun??

AH-HA! There is!  It’s called Benefit.

Now, a little background, the first time Benefit became available near me was right around the same time that I left for college.  I loved them but found I couldn’t continue to purchase the products on a student budget.  I have tried some makeup here and there but in the end I wound up taking a hiatus from makeup wearing–until recently.

For my birthday, my hubby bought me a few starter pieces to kick off my cool makeup collection. So, without further adieu–allow me to introduce you to the stuff I love and the stuff I would love to try.

BADgal Blue

Ok, I know what you are thinking. BLUE mascara??? Are you CRAZY!? Possibly. Yes. But that has nothing to do with the fact that this stuff is absolutely AMAZING! You should have SEEN the look I gave the girl when she handed it to me to try. “Uhh–thanks but no”…”No, really! Try it! You’ll be surprised!” Now, admittedly she was far cooler than me…and I really liked the pink streaks in her hair…so, I tried it and WOW!  Was she right! This blue mascara does something amazing to those lovely lashes–and, as the website says, it makes “blue appear more blue; brown eyes more golden; and hazel eyes more lush green.” Try it, I swear…you’ll love it! 

Pocket Pal: Benetint + Gloss

Did your mom use rosewater? Your grandma? Well, hey it’s not just a thing of the past. This stuff is perfect for a natural blush that is quick and perfect for any complexion.  I chose the pocket pal because after dabbing a bit of this on your cheeks and lips, you can smooth on a little bit of gloss (and some BADgal Blue) and you are on your way!

High Beam

If you are like me, I love that youthful dewy look. This sheer pink highlighter gives a soft and innocently sexy sheen that says “Is it just me or is it a little steamy in here??”

That Gal

Not to be confused with High Beam, this is meant to go on under your makeup or by itself.  When I don’t have enough time to apply my foundation, I just dab on a bit of this and my Benetint, and head out the door. The soothing properties calm my skin if it is too stressed, and the natural ingredients make my skin feel soft and conditions it all day if I choose to reapply.

I could go on and on…Benefit has a delicious line of vintage glam feeling bath and body products that will make you feel like a Hollywood star from a by-gone era.  There are far too many exiting and fun products to put on here, you will just have to explore for yourself. 

Have fun! Happy makeup!

Products With Personality: Betsey Johnson Jewelry

Published by Jessica on October 10, 2007 in Products I Love. 0 Comments

Some of you know who Betsey Johnson is, some of you have never heard of her–either way, here are a few blurbs about Betsey so you can get to know her and a little about her remarkable career:

New York designer Betsey Johnson has built her long-standing career in fashion by following her own set of rules.  Known for her celebration of the exuberant, the embellished, and the over the top, Betsey has been rocking the fashion industry with her unique and original designs since the 1960’s.  Her commitment to remain true to her one-of-a-kind vision has afforded Betsey continued success in an industry known for its fickleness.  Her ability to change with the times while keeping her designs pure has not gone unnoticed.  At the 1999 CFDA Awards, Betsey was presented The Timeless Talent Award created especially for her, which recognized her influence on fashion throughout her career.

  “Making clothes involves what I like…color, pattern, shape and movement…I like the everyday process…the people, the pressure, the surprise of seeing the work come alive walking and dancing around on strangers.  Like red lipstick on the mouth, my products  wake up and brighten and bring the wearer to life…drawing attention to her beauty and specialness…her moods and movements…her dreams and fantasies.” – Betsey Johnson

As I have come to see Betsey’s products more and more (many of her products can be found at Macy’s), I have become a huge fan.  About two weeks ago, I was at Macy’s and saw her jewelry–I stopped dead in my tracks. It was like cartoon jewlery, jewlery from a fairytale–the good witch, the bad witch…all of it.

One of the most fantastic pieces is this adorable spider ring:

It’s a whole lot like those little plastic rings that you get during Halloween but way more fun and grown up!

Now, I don’t have pierced ears, but if I did–I would SOO wear these.  These earrings take a huge departure from the traditional–their a-symmetry is surprisingly bold!  Who knew such a think would be such a risk?  A risk worth taking, I think.

As a child of the eighties, this necklace truly stuck a chord with me. Every little girl wanted her own pegasus–including me!  Now, you can own one!

The thing about Betsey’s line is that everything coordinates expertly in a fun, funky and unexpected way…from the earrings to the dress to the shoes…

These are just a few of the products in her jewelry line and I think these products stand alone on their own merits, others require pairing with some of her fun dresses…which are too rich for my blood!  Nevertheless, her products are eye candy for the grown-up child in you!

Products With Personality: Philosophy

Published by Jessica on October 9, 2007 in Products I Love. 2 Comments

My mom recently bestowed upon me some of her extra nail care items including tools, polish, and creams.  Last night I decided that my fingernails were looking a little shabby, so I decided to give them the royal treatment. I plucked a nail color and grabbed a tube of lotion from the box my mom had given me.  When I got downstairs, I plopped down and looked at the tube in my hand, it was like seeing an old friend. Well, it wasn’t hand lotion but it was a product by Philosophy called “Soul Owner” for your feet. 

The brand Philosophy came out some time ago and they have an absolutely amazing marketing concept.  What’s more–they aren’t just talk! Their products are of superb quality click here to read about their roots. 

They are pricey, but as I said, they are more than just pretty packaging…so now, let’s look at that packaging!

There are four products that recently won Best of Sephora (again!), so those are the items I am going to talk about below.

Amazing Grace

 

This is one of the first products from Philosophy that I can recall and was one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2005.  It is a perfumed shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath (3 in 1)! 

Printed on the front of the bottle is a “philosophy” and here is the summary of the philosophy on the bottle (from their website):

Philosophy: “life is a classroom. we are both student and teacher. each day is a test. and each day we receive a passing or failing grade in one particular subject: grace. grace is compassion, gratitude, surrender, faith, forgiveness, good manners, reverence and the list goes on. it’s something money can’t buy and credentials rarely produce. being the smartest, the prettiest, the most talented, the richest or even the poorest, can’t help. being helpful can and being humble is a good place to start. in the end it all comes down to one word, grace.”

Well, after you dry your eyes, and blow your nose, take a sniff of this beautifully scented product….it should make you feel beautiful and inspire you to go with grace.

Purity Made Simple

FINALLY!  Someone has figured out that the whole three step process is WAY too much for any one person. From their website, product description “purity made simple was created because it was our feeling that most cleansers were not getting the skin clean enough. furthermore, we do not believe you need a makeup remover and a toner to complete the cleansing process. purity made simple was formulated to emulsify and dissolve dirt, embedded debris, and makeup rather than creating a lot of foam without a lot of clean.”

Philosophy: “purity is natural. we come into this world with all the right instincts. we are innocent, and therefore perceive things as they should be, rather than how they are. our conscience is clear, our hands clean, and the world at large is truly beautiful. it is at this time we feel most blessed. to begin feeling young again, we must begin with the most basic step of all, the daily ritual of cleansing.”

Don’t you want this affirmation when you wash your face? Ahhh…

Hope In A Jar

 

I have seen this advertised so many times I can’t even tell you. It has been featured in countless magazine articles and television shows.  People love this stuff..and get this!  It was originally formulated for the medical market! (Ok, I know a whole lot of products say that, but they mean it!) From the website: “endorsed by celebrities, top dermatologists, plastic surgeons and our beloved customers alike, hope in a jar is a world-renown moisturizer loaded with antioxidants in a unique souffle texture. originally created for the medical market to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, skin discoloration, rough texture and dehydration.”

Philosophy: “where there is hope, there can be faith. where there is faith, miracles can occur.”

Everyday, put on your moisturizer, and face the world with a little faith in miracles! What more could you ask for?

Amazing Grace Spray Fragrance

Several years ago when this fragrance first came out, I received this as a free gift with purchase.  I wore it religiously. It is beautiful, and it is–as they say–a fragrance…it isn’t a perfume…it is a light, clean, floral scent. From the website: “amazing grace embraces the essences of femininity and allows you to wear a beautiful dress every day of the week, even if you dress casually. finally people will say “my you smell good,” rather than “what fragrance are you wearing?”

Philosophy: “how you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. and so it is with life, which for many of us become one big gigantic test followed by one big gigantic lesson. in the end, it all comes down to one word. grace. it’s how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, the darkness and the light.”

Well, that’s all for now, folks!  Check out the website at www.philosophy.com, www.sephora.com, or www.drugstore.com for these awesome products…if nothing else, just read the labels for a little inspiration!

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