Wise Words for a Healthy Happy Life

Dance More. Be Happy. Love This. Xo.





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Adorable Bow Earrings

Aren't these earrings precious?? I saw just saw them in the February 2012 Issue of Lucky Magazine (page 98)... And somehow they magically appeared as a post on my blog... (Eerie considering it happened on Friday the 13th...) It must me a sign that a very fashionable ghost really wants me to have them! Now who am I to turn down a ghost with such impeccable taste??

Earrings Crystal pavé and pearl, $32 Chloe + Isabel, chloeandisabel.com

Featured in Lucky Magazine, pg 98, in the 'Bienvenue, Nora', fashion piece. Check out the issue on shelves now.

Xo, Vanessa (& Ghost)

Missoni for Target

When the Legendary Missoni fashion house went live with the Missoni for Target line people went mad! They lined up around the block waiting to get in stores and the website crashed for days! Today I decided to play around with fashion and style the 'Missoni for Target - Rose Wine Coat' two ways. I had a blast playing around with different colors and textures to create these looks. What do you think of my styling??

Now if only I could afford those Miu Mui Mary Jane Platforms Pumps!!

Xo,
Vanessa

A Check with Your Name on it????? Cash in!

With the new year we are all forced to take a long hard look at ourselves and the damage we have done to our check books, credit cards and bank statements. Being a giver comes with a price and we all must face the music, look at the red and get back to black. The 'eat, drink and be merry' attitude often has a way of leading us into that over spending territory, leading many people to focus on their finances in the new year. Lucky for you I know of a land where money grows on trees... okay, maybe not exactly, but, I did hear of a place called the California State Controller’s Office. Turns out in the magic office of the state controller there are pages and pages and pages of unclaimed property, and by property I mean CASH owed to YOU. See the excerpt from the website below:

Here’s the deal, if you have ever been included in a class action lawsuit, over paid your electric bill or medical insurance, been a member of a gym that's ripped you off... etc, you probably have money sitting in the magic land of the controller waiting for you to claim it. It took me 30 seconds to find out that I have a BIG FAT CHECK with my name on it just waiting for me to fill out the form and have it sent my way. Here’s why: Several years ago I was a member of 24 hour fitness. They were sued for continuing to charge their members for three months, (or longer), after they cancelled their memberships! I  was notified of the lawsuit but I moved. When I tried to follow up on my money I found out the settlement had been delayed. Then I forgot about it. (It’s been a longggggg time!) Now, thanks to the Unclaimed Property Law I’m getting the money I deserve. 

So, do yourself a favor and check it out. It takes just minutes to search and who knows, you could have a huge check with your name on it!! 

CLICK HERE TO SEARCH FOR YOUR OWN COLD HARD CASH!!

A special thanks to my brother for watching the news and searching my name!! Love you. Good Luck to All!! Xo.

Bling in the New Year

Ready for a magical night on the the town to "Bling" in the New Year. It's time to celebrate the successes and acheivements of 2011, kiss them good bye and welcome 2012!! I have my adoring hubby at my side and my sky-high 'Temptress' pumps on my toes...My golden clutch is packed with my Cannon Powershot, iPhone & lipgloss!! Now all I need is some champagne and a midnight kiss from my sweetheart!

Sky-high pumps in golden glitter are the perfect accessory to glam up my black sweater dress and take me into the New Year in style. They say that what you are doing on New Years Eve sets the tone for the year ahead and if my accessories are any indication of what lies ahead I'd say we are in for a Golden Year where the sky is the limit.



My Accessories are from www.shoedazzle.com
To Join Shoe Dazzle click the link below and get amazing shoes and bags each month for just $39.95!! I promise, you'll love it!!
CLICK HERE TO JOIN SHOEDAZZLE!! XO.

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Date Night Cool

After a more than crazy December, (details coming soon).  My Birthday, the Holiday’s & Travel... Yesterday called for some serious R&R with my lil sis. After an amazing day of relaxation, girl talk & chick flicks I was ready for some one-on-one time with my one-and-only! Lucky for me going from “Laid-Back-Lounge” to “Date-Night-Cool” can be as easy as switching out a few key pieces.  I grabbed my fav faux leather jacket, slipped on my *NEW* (to-die-for) Minnetonka Fringe Booties and my Nina Nguyen sliced geode necklace, touched up my lipgloss and was out the door! I love having a variety of these mix n’ match cool essentials & accessories in my closet because it makes getting ready in a flash simple & fun. Changing up your jacket and boots and adding an interesting necklace can change the entire look & feeling of your outfit in a flash. What to you think of my casual cool date look below?

Wanna steal my look??

Top: Marciano Boyfriend Tee (no longer listed online) Similar: HERE on Marciano.com

Leggings: Leggings Available HERE 2/$40 at VictoriasSecret.com

Jacket: Faux Leather Jacket is 'Jack by BB Dakota' purchased at Pretty Please Boutique (Del Mar Location)  Click HERE to "Like" them on Facebook Similar Jacket: Available HERE Jack by BB Dakota on Amazon.com OR Similar Studded Faux Leather Jacket by HERE on Miss Sixy on Bluefly.com

Geode Necklace: is Nina Nguyen (no longer available online) Similar available here:  Nina Nguyen "Blissful" Pendant Necklace

Boots: (Nordstom) Minnetonka Tall Fringed Boot (in Black)

What are your go to accessories to change up an outfit in a flash??


Xo, Vanessa

Breakfast in Bed

Today is my husband's birthday!! And while the greatest gift of the day is for me to have him in my life, I like to spoil him as much as I can... Starting with breakfast in bed!! Nothing says, "I love you", more than heart shaped eggs & French Toast.

Eggs made with Love & shaped w/ the 

Heart Shaped 'Egg & Pancake Molds' from World Market. (Not Available Online)

Similar Available at Amazon.com HERE

Enjoy your day in every way.. Now it's time to shower My Birthday Boy with Love & Affection!! Xo.

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