The Little Things

Lobsters & Leprechauns

[ Ladies & Gents meet my other half, roommate, best friend & Dish man. I've had the honor of having this bud in my life for 6 years. Here he is showing off his Irish pride during our weekend in Hoboken for their St. Patty's. ]

[ This past Saturday I had the morning to myself - I woke up early & did some errands before the gym. It was about 45 degrees & absolutely beautiful out. I'm becoming more and more of a morning person with age. ]

[ This is me & Bob's favorite IPA. It was my appetizer to a boastful day of drinking on Saturday for Stamford's St. Patty's. ]

[ This lobster happened to, not only be adorable but, become my friend while I was waiting for my sushi. Sorry pal, you're also my top 5 favorite foods of all time. #lobsterrollsfordays ]

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I often get asked if I'm wearing fake eye lashes & every girl knows this is the best compliment in the world. I get my lashes from my late Grandfather who often hid them behind aviators; looking like the badass he always was.

I infact have worn fake eye lashes before - they're fun & leave you with the perfect flirty look for hours. But they are heavy, hard to put on (for some people) & if you don't put them on straight they look awful!

Here are some tips for making your natual lashes look lush:

> Purchase a "one-coat nurishing" mascara. I use Almay's & have gotten many compliments since. Apply it on both the bottom & top of your lashes.

> Then use a mascara that you're most comfortable with. Apply a coating starting from the root of your lash & push your lashes up. Hold the brush against your lash as you get to the tip of the lashes; helping mold upward.

> Purchase my personal go-to, favorite of all time, secret ingredient mascara - Covergirl's Exact Eyelights! You're probably laughing at me for picking a $7 stick of goop you can get at the nearest CVS... BUT I love it for the brush. It's key. It's actually rubber instead of brissels & adds dimention to your lash without clumping.

> Make sure you apply all steps quickly - clumps form because the first coat applied has already dried & the fresh mascara is sticking to the lash unevenly. 

Throw out the fakes & rock what you got.

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Doilies & Rings

The doily might be the cutest thing ever. I have always been drawn to lace & find myself adding it to my wardrobe more often. Ya know what's even better? Adding it to the one thing I hold above all else, one of my favorite things in the world, my version of air and water: COFFEE!

I'm in search of DIY's that involve doilies/lace; I'll let you know how it goes.

P.S. This latte couldn't be more perfect.

I would have to say one of my talents is bargain shopping & one of my bargain items always seems to be rings. A statement ring can make or break a chic look. The obvious spots to hit are Forever21 and H&M but the gems will be found in the local boutiques.

Some of my favories are neutral colored rings or tourqoise. If you're wearing all white or black, they can really pop and make your look effortless.

This find was $3.80 from Forever21 two seasons ago.

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The Little Things

One of my favorite bloggers, Cupcakes and Cashmere, makes sure to take the time and appreciate her favorite things. It's something I've found myself doing since I was little: when you're still in bed on a rainy day and the rain is all you can hear, the smell of your favorite home cooked meal, using your favorite mug... you get the picture. 

Unfortunately, I rarely catch myself doing this since I've started working. The stress and craziness of the day-to-day has over taken my ability to appreciate the little things. I'm here to change this. 

Here are the little things that put a smile on my face this weekend...

[A made bed. This sight doesn't happen often but when it does... I love it! Not only does it make our bedroom look finished, it makes me feel like I'm getting off to a good start for the day. Also, not sure there's anything better than getting into a made bed after a long day.]

[My new aztec candle adds a splash of color and pattern to our living room. One of the many things I'm obsessed with in the new Threshold collection.]

[80 cal vanilla yogurt with blueberries. I am not good at eating fruit; I'm more of a french fry kind of girl. So I was proud of myself for turning away from the Tostitos chips and throwing this snack together.]

Enjoy the little things & smile.