Dressing for a cause (part 2)

I recently attended the 11th annual “Benefit by the Sea” for Crossroads House in Portsmouth, NH.  Crossroads House provides a safe, transitional shelter and program that helps its residents move with confidence to stable and worthy housing.

Again, it was an impressive event of beautifully dressed people and pretty touches all around.  As I looked around, some were dressed in formal black tie and others in slacks and the ladies were mostly in cocktail attire with some being more or less formal.  But in the Seacoast area, really anything goes.

Last year I was in a long form fitting dress, so this year I went for a short babydoll dress.

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DSC_0022 - Version 2Love the details of this dress….flowy, light and airy feel.  A very easy dress to wear~!

DSC_0058Hair by Salon Sabeha

DSC_0037Diamond earrings

DSC_0054soft pink nails

DSC_0033Dress by H&M

DSC_0034shoes by Alfani

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Wore a large pearl ring to pick up the small pearls in my necklace

DSC_0017 Target clutch

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Compared to last year, this look felt much more casual.  Last year people were really drawn to my dress.  I like to mix up my looks, as it’s part of my creative process.  Really who cares what you’re wearing to such a well deserved cause.  Overall, what a hit!

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Colorful Style

painted stairs, rainbow, home decor

yellow

BEAUTIFUL

Glossy mint with black & white floors
So interesting….check out the artless frames!
waking up happily (Sasha Adler from Nate Berkus design firm)
POP OF YELLOW
Street Style Spring 2013: Milan Fashion Week Disparate elements of leopard, turquoise and red come together effortlessly here.
Crisp, white table with loads of bright colors makes for an on-point created Sassy styled office.    Find out what type of home decor style you have by taking our Stylescope quiz. Click here!
A very popular color combo~ pink and green
How to Style Punchy Patterned Shoes
LIVE & DIE FOR THESE SHOES
I know this isnt a dorm but i Love style the bright patterned pillows
Bold colors mixed with white always works
Red and pink Valentine.  #Romantic #Fashion #Style
Luving the bright decorative colors in a white painted room
Madison Magazine Australian Fashion Summer 09 Bright Style Glamour Beauty Feature Pantsuit 70s Retro Orange Watermelon Peach Wedges Beach Tropical Sixties Canary Yellow Mod Aztec Tribal Print Floral
This isn't my style at all, but for some reason this picture just makes me happy. :)
Gray looks great with primary colors
#eShakti, #sunny, #yellow, #dresses, #bright dresses, #flowers, #pretty dresses, #spring, #summer, #color, #prints, #spring prints, #nautical, #style, #trend, #customized, #custom clothes, #women's #apparel, #blouses, #tops, #printed dresses, #wedding, #bridal, #bridesmaids
bright decor. i want that chandelier
NYFW Day 5 Street Shots, style
Great colorful dress with bold two tone necklace
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Shine bright and Sparkle on

Shine bright and Sparkle on

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Flower Pot Dirt Cake

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Giving gifts is one of my absolute favorite all time things to do….especially when they are much deserved.  A close friend, teacher, and of course any special person who enhances my life would be surprised and happy to get one of these fun gifts.

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This time of the year is so fun because everything is blooming and bright.  I saw my girl, Ree Drummond, aka “The Pioneer Woman” make these on her show and knew I had to make these this year for all the special ladies for Mother’s day.

Flower in a clay pot ‘dessert’ or dirt cakes

What you’ll need:  smallest clay pots, straws, fresh flowers, cake mix, pudding, chocolate cookies, wax paper, & ribbon

Line pots with wax paper & place cake mix in cupcake tins.

Place a cupcake or two in pot and put a straw down the middle.  Cut straw down.

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Place pudding carefully on top and around the straw.  Then sprinkle ground up chocolate cookies over the pudding.

Add ribbon around the pot and insert a cut flower into the straw.

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What I love about this gift is that when you first arrive, the women think it’s so cute and so nice, and then you get to tell them they can eat it!!! So fun!! I love a surprise!  Who wouldn’t want to get a dirt cake?  So far the response has been great!

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My mom

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DSC_0006She couldn’t be more beautiful.  I remember her as being such a hard worker, especially when she raised me by herself.  She always worked and was a loyal employee.  I remember there being times when she was so tired, but I just had to see my friend, who happened to live across town and she usually ended up driving me.  Whenever I had a new interest, she’d let me embrace it and pay for my lessons.  Being me, I would agonize over what to buy at the department store…she gave me a budget and I would take my time picking out and trying on everything.  I had the coolest room and when I was a teenager, I just had to have my own telephone line.  My mom would cook, clean, and do my laundry even after I was old enough to do it myself.  When I was older and had a step dad we’d go skiing every weekend in the winter and camping in the summer.  Now that I have children, organizing skiing every weekend is no small task and have yet to camp with them.

My mom knows how to celebrate life as well.  She has always been here for the births of my two boys, my husband’s 50th birthday, my 40th, every Christmas since my boys were born and even their birthday’s.  She never fails to be a call away to hear about us and the boy’s achievements.

I admire my mom for so many reasons and my boys adore their grandma.  Thank you mom and Happy Mother’s Day!  We love you.

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Beach Calling

A quote I saw that I just can’t get out of my head, “I Long for Salt Air in my Hair”.  I’m thinking about long lazy days spent at the beach with my boys.  The beach is where so many of our summer memories are made with family and friends.  I’m ready!

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Express yourself

Clothing is such an expression of how we’re feeling.  If you’re feeling your outfit, then don’t doubt it~ just wear it and you’ll pull it off 100%.  If there’s something about your outfit that isn’t inspiring you, then swap it out.  I do it all the time.  Being able to truly express yourself takes confidence, but if you like how your feeling in your outfit then you’ve got it girl!  It will show.
From the slick hair to the fitted leather bomber, this girl is all about the cool factor. #mbfwa #streetstyle #model #leather #mrnewton
Chick Street Style. Just like ours FARA jacket: http://www.hockleylondon.com/collection/aura-collection/jackets/fara-toffee-feathered-fox-jacket #fashion#streetstyle#cool#leathertrousers#fur#furjacket#stylish
I don't know what's going on with your hair.......but I like it.
Texas Style aka my prom outfit way back before boots with dresses was the cool thing to do
#class #fashion #girls #men #boys #women #designer #classy #fashion #style #class #classy #best #best fashion #latest fashion #hot #cute #love #love it #fashionista #designer #designer label #celeb #celebrities #cool #awesome #love that #want #need #cute
Cool tattoos on the arm of this girl. #tattoo #tattoos #ink #inked  http://SexyTattoos.info
Casual glam done right.
ZsaZsa Bellagio...sexy-cool style!
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Makeup Rule 1, Bold eyes Nude lips

Makeup rule 1:  figure out what you want to enhance, eye or lips and stay focused.
I adore making the eyes bold, but I’m not a fan of working the lips with it….keep the lips nude or light.  Your eyes don’t know where to look at a face that has too much going on.  A face that is too made up can look cheap and overdone.
keng001:  Michael Franco (Photographer) (via Where Professional Models Meet Model Photographers
sultry eyes & nude lip, cant go wrong-
Love the make-up and lace top
More inspiration from Eva Longoria. Her soft waves are stunning!
Smoky eye, nude lips
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Asian makeup
Mila Kunis - Love the cut

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Products that I adore to get this look:
Stila all day waterproof liquid eye liner intense black and
Too Faced, “better than false lashes” 2 steps apply mascara & apply nylon lash fibers, Making Faces
Ardell Fashion Lashes, 100% human hair, self application, Drug Stores
MAC Lipstick, Cremesheen + Pearl, several nude options, Nordstroms

bareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow 4.0, Modern Priscilla

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Gala Style

Bright Lights Big City Gala at the Ritz-Carlton on Boston to raise money for Jaden’s Ladder.  This foundation is very special as they aid women and children move on after being in a domestic abuse life cycle.  I was honored to attend this event and with such a classy location, you can wear that sequence dress, big bold sparkly necklace, all under a gold coat!

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Dress by Tory Burch, necklace from Fashioneta, coat by Burberry, and glasses by Tom Ford.  Went with dark blue nails, gold and black earrings, big curly hair and black shiny shoes.  What a fun way to support a well deserved cause.

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White if you dare

I’m in love with all white, especially on it’s own it’s a statement.  If you dare…..here are some all white inspirations!

white
Comfy
♥ Melancholie Soul ♥
white + tufted headboard
White Three Quarter Length Sleeve Round Neck Chiffon Blazer
 

all white room
I want this whole outfit
Sofias Bod
clean
home decor
love all white outfits
White livingroom
All white outfit
*photos from Pinterest
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