Una Mas Cervesa

My laptop is still on the fritz, so I dropped it off with my geek friends at the apple store to see what the trouble is. In the meantime I am posting from my hubby's computer to say a quick hello and goodbye! I am off to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for a week tomorrow.

We'll be back next Wednesday and I am really beyond ready for this vacation to begin.

We booked the trip for my birthday (on 11/19) and our one year anniversary (on 10/4) so I am muy muy excited!

So excited... that I stole these gorgeous Mexico inspired photos from Journey's Of Mangonette (the most beautiful images on this blog - you must read!). Hope she doesn't mind...

I hope you all have a wonderful week, as I intend on doing the same (margarita on the rocks in hand)!

Can't wait to share pictures from our trip! So long for now!

Down and Out

Excuse me, but my laptop is a little depressed. My make-up post will be up as soon as I get everything back to working order and am not having to post from my blackberry...

Be back shortly!

Get Lost

Like a million years ago I saw this photo on In(side) The Loop and it truly inspired me. I thought to myself how much fun it would be to go camping with my husband for a weekend, as I have never camped before. I still imagine us packing up his vintage truck with a cozy sleeping bags for two and sleeping under the stars...

Or sharing a sweet cabin in the woods...

No matter the accomodations, the only thing on the itenerary for our camping trip would be frolicking in the great outdoors.

Sounds incredible doesn't it? I am sure camping isn't glamorous by any means, but it is something I do want to try this fall/winter! Any camping tips/advice for this Southern city gal?

PS. Check back tonight/tomorrow for a special post from me regarding my personal make up regime. You asked and I will answer!

My Night With Regina Spektor

Derek & I went to Regina Spektor tonight... and it was incredible!

She was the cutest, sweetest song bird! A delight to watch and listen. Before the show was through, Regina came out for one last song, my personal favorite...

Afterward we made a stop at Amy's Ice Cream for a yummy treat...

then we rode home with the top down. It was the perfect end to the perfect date night. I love you Derek.

A Jeune Marie Couples Shower

This weekend, I had the pleasure of throwing a couples shower in honor of my God-brother Martin and his bride to be Amanda. Here are some bits and pieces from the shower. It was so much fun to do!

I purchased these printable invites from Micheal's and they turned out really pretty I think!

I rented the linens and serve ware for my buffet table and cupcake bar and made the tissue paper ball per Martha's tutorial (so cute and cheap!).

I made all of the cupcakes and appetizers myself with the help of my mother. Stuffed mushrooms and pinwheels... mmm!

Had cocktail napkins printed just for the occasion!

The cupcake bar was a big success! Guest loved topping their own sweets.

A wish bowl was set up so guests could leave their best wished for the bride and groom.

CD favors with the couples favorite songs were given out as people came in and out.

Presents galore - this couple is LOVED! I also had a photobooth setup at the door with props for guests to dress up and get silly! This was the hit of the party, people of all ages really had fun with this!

(that's me in the middle!)

All in all a fabulous fete fit for the perfect couple! I love you M+A!

Pretty Boy

My husband Derek is a guy's guy. A manly man so to say. He doesn't do mani-pedi's. He has never had anything waxed and he is terrified of tweezers. When we met some of his grooming habits were questionable (sticking craft scissors up your nose in order to remove excess nose hair is really not that sanitary) but I like to thank that since we met, his method have improved significantly (i.e. he now has a nose hair trimmer).

Believe it or not there are plenty of man friendly products that have received the Shecky's seal of approval!

That being said, what you need to buy for your significant other no matter how rough and tumbled he may be, is just a click away! Here are my go to products for the man in my life:

1. TIGI Bed Head: A Hair Stick For Cool People

Derek uses this wax in order to achieve his signature "just had a romp in the sack" hairstyle. I love it because his hair remains soft and styled instead of that gelled hard spiky look. Also, it smells great.

2. JASON Sunblock
As mentioned, the husband is a "guy's guy" which translates to him being out in the sun pretty often. Whether he is going for a run or has a rugby match, my guy is wearing his sunscreen. It's chemical free (which he loves, because when he sweats it doesn't burn if it gets in his eyes) and fragrance free, best of all you can get it from Whole Foods along with JASON deodorant (which we both use).


3. Aquafresh White Trays
As the son of a dental professional, Derek knows good teeth. He turned me on to these bleaching trays before our wedding and our teeth have never looked so white. A let's face it girls... nothing is hotter than a guy with a perfectly pearly white grin!

4. St. Ives Renewing In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish
Unfortunately no matter how far my dear husband has come, one thing I cannot get him to do is moisturize beyond simple sunblock. Lack of lotioning up, means there is a lot of sluffing off dry skin (gross, but true). This is where an exfoliator comes into play. We both use this (esp. in the winter when skin drys out) in order to stay touchably smooth. Jump in the shower with your guy, grab a loofa and scrub down! He wont mind, I promise!

All of the products have been tested by the professionals from Shecky's. For additional product information please visit their website!

Top Notch

More often than not my mornings are extremely rushed. They consist of a quick jump in the shower, a brief make up session and grabbing coffee as I am running out the door. That said, my hair is usually my last priority, which is why I have fallen so deeply in love with this "do".

"It's simple, stylish, and perfect for your inner slacker: the topknot!" says WHOWHATWEAR and I totally agree! The top-knot is simply a super high bun perched on the top of your head. It is versatile in the fact that it can be made sleek and tight or casual and loose (the style I prefer).

In order to achieve this look, I turned to these Shecky's Beauty At It's Best 2009 Award winners.

Step 1: After your shower, towel dry your hair and let it dry naturally until it's damp and not dripping.

Step 2: Use TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse, starting the application from your roots so as to get volume. "Scrunch" your damp hair, really working the mousse throughout your roots lifting away from the scalp.

Step 3: Dry your hair completely with a blow dryer.

Step 4: Once dry pull your hair into a high ponytail. Then twist your ponytail into a bun and secure with bobby pins.

Step 5: After the bun is secured, use Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Spray all over to ensure that your top-knot will be top notch all day long!

What are your thoughts on the top-knot? Does this style work for your rushed mornings?

Ps. This week's posts are NOT sponsored by Shecky's (I wish I got paid to blog, unfortunately I'm not that awesome). I am just excited about finding a new & helpful website with honest product reviews.In addition, I am looking forward to the Girl's Night Out event tonight and tomorrow in Houston, so thought I would share the helpful insight. Sorry if it was a turn off to some readers, but I am having fun with Beauty Week and hope you are too!