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Wednesday On The Web

I’m feeling reflective lately. It could be blamed on the power of suggestion based on my horoscope (total Zodiac junkie). Or maybe it is a fairly big birthday in a couple weeks (starts with a 3, ends with a 5). Either way, I am pondering goals for the next week, months and years. Inspired by this goal list over on Design Love Fest (via Bleubird Blog), I decided to share mine today:

Eating / Baked potatoes, seafood, blueberries and gnocchi.
Drinking / Fresh grapefruit juice, water and white wine.
Practicing / Reflection, patience, understanding and self-respect.
Mastering / Live television appearances.
Learning / Finally learning how to do my own blowout.
Trying / To move beyond an unhealthy relationship.
Playing / Cards Against Humanity, Mexican Train Dominos and dancing like a fool to 90s music.
Finishing / My monthly column, paperwork for a new venture this fall and see next topic.
Reading / I really want to start Le Temps Viendra but trying to make it through All the Light We Cannot See (a lovely WWII story but just a little hard to get into at the start).
Remembering / To perform my evening skin care routine and get plenty of sleep (such a night owl).
Wearing / Joie silk shorts, Soludos Espadrilles, and T by Alexander Wang Classic Tanks.
Cooking / Oatmeal and baked potatoes (so random but so good and easy!).
Working / On a couple different projects and so easily distracted – working on focus.
Traveling / Finally, a little more after a dry spell – Napa in less than two weeks.
Wanting / To get a solid exercise routine in place.

If you are inspired, share yours below! And a couple finds from around the web here:

I don’t really consider myself a graphic artist but this Kerning game was so addictive – beware type nerds everywhere!

Excited to learn Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are adding perfume oil to their collection.

5 Makeup Tips You Didn’t Know.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country

The girls don’t always have all the beauty fun. For Father’s Day, there are plenty of grooming and fragrance gift ideas that will have any man feel pampered. I am on Great Day Green Country this morning sharing my favorites for gifting this Sunday that will please all dads from gadget lovers to the busy executive to the sporty outdoors man.

Looking for a way to spruce up his bathroom routine? Look no further than Anthony Father’s Day Survival Kit for the dad in your life. Housed in a great looking toiletries bag, you’ll find Glycolic Facial Cleanser, Shave Cream, All Purpose Facial Moisturizer, Instant Fix Oil Control and Wake Up Call. Everything is perfectly suited for travel and contains all that any man would need. Note: Wake Up Call, a hydrating treatment gel, is one my favorite men’s products I’ve come across to date.

Got a gadget lover in your life? I gave my father a Clarisonic a couple years back and he hasn’t stopped singing its praises. The Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush comes in a masculine grey shade (also with a travel case and cleanser). Ideal for pre-shave, it gives a deep clean and preps for a closer and more comfortable shave.

There is nothing harder than selecting a fragrance for someone – it is such a personal choice. But FragranceNet.com has rounded up a handful of colognes that match your dad’s unique personality. One of these five are sure to please your pops:

The Dapper Dad: Tom Ford Noir has notes of bergamot, violet flower, leather, and black pepper – the ultimate in sophistication.
The Macho-Dad: Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf has unique notes including chilli and saffron combined with leather, tobacco, vetiver and pink pepper. This is a lightweight, woodsy scent.
The Preppy Dad: Polo Ralph Lauren Blue Sport is a timeless classic with notes of green apples, mint, mandarin, sage and ginger.
The Casual Dad: F By Ferragamo Free Time Cologne is perfect for a laid back man with its notes of
lemon, ginger, pink pepper, cardamom and vetiver.
The Sporty Dad: The One Sport Cologne by Dolce & Gabbana has an aquatic feel that is both casual and athletic with notes of rosemary, wood, musk and patchouli.

Looking for a gift set? One of my favorite classic colognes is Ralph Lauren Fragrances Polo Red and their 3-Piece Father’s Day Gift Set is perfect for the energitic dad on the go. Included is Eau De Toilette, After Shave Balm and deodorant. Notes include: red saffron, red grapefruit and red cedar.

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Wednesday On The Web

I feel like this summer, looks are all about a load of textured hair, tons of glow and a little bit of a carefree attitude. I don’t know about you, but I am going to roll with it. There are some really beautiful things around the web lately – talk about a source of inspiration – shopping, self-confidence and beauty:

brooklyn blonde shares her luxury hair favorites – I want them all!

Absolutely drooling over Karlie Kloss’ ITG interview.

J.Crew is offering an additional 30% off sale items with code SWEET at checkout. I’m thinking about scooping up some new suits.

Agran oil based moisturizer with SPF 47? Sign me UP.

So proud of my friend Dallas and her beautiful new blog.

The Net-a-Porter sale continues and I have my eye on this bikini, a beach poncho, and this top.

Looking for a bronzing illuminator? Look absolutely no further than this one.

Why does Dove always get it right with their inspirational videos:

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Favorites and Updates

After such a long break from blogging, figured I’d give you a double dose today. Just to let you know some other tidbits that I’ve been up to. First, check out my June column for Oklahoma Magazine. You can read the whole issue here.

And some of my favorites from around the web over the last couple weeks:

Memorial Day Beauty Sales

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I am gearing up for some pool time (Sofia cans purchased and chilling), fun dinners with friends and hopefully one lazy day snuck in there. Which of course will be spent perusing the online sales. Here are some of the ones on my list not to miss:

Birchbox: Get your first box for $5 when you purchase a women’s monthly subscription through 5/26 with code SUMMERSUB
Bobbi Brown: Get a special surprise gift & Free Shipping, with any $50 order with code SURPRISEME through 5/26.
Folica: Get $50 off plus free shipping on the Solia Thermal Ionic Beauty Arsenal through 5/30 with code 50SOLIASET.
Kate Somerville: Get 10% off & free shipping for orders over $50 (plus 3 Free Samples) through 5/27 with code KSMEMORIALDAY.
Lancome: 20% off all orders, free standard shipping and a travel-size product of your choice through 5/26.
Origins: Buy 1 face moisturizer, get $10 off your next purchase through 5/28.
Smashbox: Spend $50 take $10 off, Spend $75 take $15 off, Spend $100 take $25 off, Spend $150 take $50 off through 5/26.

And for the fashion nuts too:

J Brand: Up to 40% off through 5/27.
Joie: Extra 20% off sale items through 5/26 with code MDW20.
Loeffler Randall: 30% off through 5/26.
Neiman Marcus: Up to 40% off online and in stores.
Nordstrom: Get up to 40% off at their Half Yearly sale through 6/1 (and 20% off TOMS through 5/27)
Old Navy: Up to 50% Off the entire store.
Saks Fifth Avenue: Up to 55% OFF Selections of Women’s Apparel through 5/26.

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Wednesday On The Web

As I mentioned yesterday, I spent last weekend with my best friends from high school in Aspen. I was a little worried about the off season crowd (or lack thereof) and weather, but it turned out to be ideal. We stayed at the Limelight which was hip, cool and cozy all at once. The staff (and basically everyone in Aspen) was super friendly. I enjoyed the walk-ability of the town, amazing food, beautiful stores, hikes and bikes and most importantly laughter and time with old friends.

One of my friends on the trip is a former makeup artist and she did another friend’s makeup one evening. The glowy result was just perfect – Erica looked radiant. Already hooked on a golden glow, I want to take it to the next level and try this golden eyeliner look. Perhaps for an upcoming girls’ night out?

Here are some of my finds from around the web over the past week:

Want a straight-forward account of what it is like to turn your blog into a business? Look no further than here.

This list has automatically become my travel wish list.

I’m a sucker for everything By Terry but this bronzer has me drooling.

Yesterday, Shopbop kicked off a huge sale. Check out my favorites here:

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