Accomplishment

Today I finished the 9-week Couch to 5K program. What a sense of achievement. I don't think I have ever committed to a workout and seen it to completion. I am proud of myself. My time sucks, but I know it will get better. That is what I am going to work on now, my speed. I also need to find the motivation to do weights. I have always liked cardio, but not running. And while I still have a love/hate relationship with running, I do like seeing the progress. Now I have to find a way to get that out of lifting weights.

On top of completing the program, I am also down 6 pounds since the beginning of October. 15 more pounds to go.

Cassie Hairstyle, Makeup, Fashion Style

Cassie Hairstyle, Makeup, Fashion Style

Cassie (“Cassandra Ventura”) is an American singer, model and actress who hails from New London, Connecticut, made a stunning appearance at the New York premiere of “The September Issue” at the Museum of Modern Art. Wearing an exquisitely cut black silk, draped styled V-neck pantsuit with elongated arm openings that showed just a hint of breast, Cassie looked exciting and sensual. The dramatic design of her outfit was a real head turner, but it was Cassie’s radical hairstyle which really stole the show. Her extra-long, luxurious jet-black tresses were gracefully pulled to the front of her body on her left side, while the right side of her head was shaven accented by a long, glittering dangle earring, giving her an incredible profile that had all of the cameras clicking furiously.
Cassie's Hair, Makeup, Fashion Style

The combined impact of the pantsuit and hairstyle was tempered by Cassie’s makeup selection working with a beautiful foundation with a matte finish. Keeping a balance between her hair color and that of her attire, the focus was on her eyes, made ultra-sophisticated and glamorous, with a healthy application of lash-loving mascara; it gave her a total polished look. She used a beautiful bronze blush to match her mocha brown lipstick with just enough sheen to make her lips look absolutely delectable. Without a doubt Cassie’s appearance at this celebrity event had the crowd of spectators buzzing at her ability to pull off a radical look with poise and grace under the scrutiny of fans and the press that would have cause others to wither.
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Poppy Montgomery Hair, Makeup, Fashion Style

Poppy Montgomery Hair, Makeup, Fashion Style

Poppy Montgomery arrived at the “Women in Film 2009 Crystal and Lucy Awards” ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles in glamorous style as one of the many other notable personalities of the film industry. Her appearance on the red carpet created a beautiful contrast to the aqua blue floor-length silk chiffon gown. She looked simply gorgeous in this fluid sleeveless, v-neckline design with its empire waistline. The vertical line of the design was accented with a bandeau of tiny pleated silk under her bustline. This was an elegant outfit that was the perfect choice for an evening dedicated to the fabulous achievements of women in the movie industry.
Poppy Montgomery

For her hairstyle for this event, Poppy Montgomery chose to wear her long golden auburn hair in full, loose curls and waves that cascaded gracefully over her shoulders supporting the fluid look of her gown. With a subtle center part, the curls formed an ideal frame for the face of this beautiful young actress. With total attention on her face Poppy Montgomery selected her makeup to be in harmony with her lustrous hair swept off of her forehead to the side of her face. Using a soft shade of pink for her cheeks and lips, she played up her lovely brown eyes with a soft blue eye shadow. The deep pink lipstick was a playful way to accent her smile as well as intensifying the blue hue of her gown while the fluid lines added a regal touch to her appearance.
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Happy Thanksgiving!

It is Thanksgiving 2009 and this year I have sooo much to be thankful for. This year in June I married the man of my dreams. It was perfect day and a perfect wedding and I would not change one thing about it. Also this year the Hubs was shot on the job. At the time we had only been married for 1 month and it was the day before his birthday. Definitely not how I thought I would spend that day and not something that I ever thought would happen. But thankfully it turned out ok. No permanent damage done. But that day showed me how fragile life can be and to appreciate every day that is given to you. Based on those two things alone I have lots to be thankful for.

Even though my family thinks I am not family oriented, I really am. It is just that I am slightly introverted, or maybe very, and I need periods of recuperation from my large, loud, loving family. Anywho, I love that my family is always there for each other. When times get rough, we drop everything and gravitate together. Unfortunately we have had to pull together in times of bad to frequently this lately...the loss of a parent (love you Aunt Janice), a shooting, others being rushed to the hospital, and just having too much on your plate and needing a break. But every time we are there for each other and there is not greater feeling. I am truly thankful to have my family.

Every day remember to give thanks.

Melania Trump Fashion Style, Makeup, Hairstyle

Melania Trump Fashion Style, Makeup, Hairstyle

Melania Knauss-Trump arrived at the New York premiere of “The September Issue” at the Museum of Modern Art with a lot of stylish flair on the arm of “The Donald” as her husband Donald Trump is known. Melania Trump looked lovely in a soft white, gathered chiffon mini-dress that showed off her great, long legs.
Melania Trump, With Her Hubby Donald

The design featured a rounded satin-ribbon neckline and belted with black satin, decorated with black and white silk flowers under the waistline causing the dress to flow gracefully around her curves. She accented her outfit with black satin, open toe, 3-inch stacked pumps and a pair of fabulous diamond earrings. With her golden brown hair styled up and away from her face, she chose to part her hair in the middle of her forehead with long fringe bangs gracefully framing her oval face. Melania Trump has an almost flawless peach complexion with beautifully expressive blue eyes. Her makeup for the evening was muted and elegant with a lot of attention to making her eyes the focal point for the photographers. She used a silver blue eye shadow with plenty of lash-extending mascara to add dramatic impact to her eyes. On her cheeks and lips she chose a pouty shade of pink that made her cheekbones look sculpted and elegant. As the wife of the real estate magnate, Melania Trump is accustomed to being in the spotlight. She showed her ability to please the crowd and the photographers on the red carpet with graceful celebrity style.
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Diane Kruger Summer Fashion, Makeup, Style

Diane Kruger's Summer Fashion, Makeup, Style

Diane Kruger made a spectacular entrance as she arrived at the premiere of the film "Inglourious Basterds" in New York at the SVA Theater in August. Wearing a sparkling tri-colored beaded, short-sleeved mini-dress, with a daring scoop cut back that verged on scandalous. She topped off her star power look with three-inch black pumps and a small snap box style purse to sum up the total effect befitting a talented movie star.
Diane Kruger's Styling

Her outfit was quite sophisticated the front of the dress had a high neckline and hugged her curves wonderfully, but it was the almost-dangerous design exposing her back, that really gave her a great presence. Sporting a short, pixie haircut, that was swept away from her face giving her a completely exposed face look, focusing all of the attention on her outfit.
This talented actress prefers an au natural look and keeps her makeup uncomplicated but not lacking in dramatic impact. On this evening where dozens of celebrities gathered, Diane Kruger accented her fashion statement with a striking shade of mauve on her lips and eyes. The glittering design of her dress was enough to dazzle the eye and served to display her glamorous style without jewelry. To say that Diane Kruger caused a sensation at the premiere might be an understatement, the combination of her hairstyle, makeup and fantastically designed dress had the photographers all in a whirl from the front and especially when she turned to reveal the backline which left very little to the imagination.
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