Just an Ordinary Girl Striving to Live an Extraordinary Life
Hey y’all! I mentioned yesterday on an Instagram story that I am in the market for a product that will help reduce shedding and breakage. I’ve talked before about how dry my hair can get, and the below freezing temperatures haven’t been friendly. I set out with the intention to pick up the Neutrogena Triple…
So I mentioned on an Instagram story yesterday that I’d picked up some new products over the weekend. I’d never heard of the brand before, but noticed it bore the Estée Lauder name. I figured since it was backed by a reputable brand, it’d be worth a try. Plus, they were on clearance for $6…
Like most other naturals, I’ve co-washed, shingled and twisted my way through a sea of products specifically developed for natural coils, kinks and curls. I’ve tried the high end on down to the more economically priced, from sulfate free shampoos to curl enhancing creams. I say all that to say, that I’ve been around the…
Christmas Day is finally upon us, and among mapping our route to homes of our loved ones, hoping we found the perfect gifts and figuring out how to get all the food we accumulated over the day into our car, was deciding what to wear for the day. When dressing ,for most occasions, I typically…
Last night we hit the streets of Durham, NC to celebrate our friend’s *cough, cough* 21st birthday. I knew we’d be out and about quite a bit, so I wanted to be comfortable as well as cute. This dress I found during the Thanksgiving sales. I took one look at it and scooped it up…
So, I finally took the plunge and invested in a big girl camera. This was surprisingly hard for me to do for 2 reasons. 1. I’m impatient and like to make decisions quickly. 2. I get overwhelmed when there’s too many options! Anybody who’s shopped for a camera and knows nothing about aperture or ISO…
With the Black Friday sales just passed and Christmas quickly approaching, my time spent shopping has increased exponentially. Ok, who am I kidding? I shop all the time! Ha! But still, the holiday season not only makes my shopping addiction feel a little more justified, but has a exposed me to a number of very…
When you think of the holidays- Thanksgiving and Christmas- what colors come to mind? Obviously the warm, wine hues, the pine green, gold and silver. But, what about navy? When you think about it, where else does navy really fit in the grand scheme of season related colors? I think it fits perfectly in the most wonderful…