Beauty Find of the Day!!!

I gave myself today a long, overdue manicure.I hate paying for them because I do just as a good job as any nail salon. My polish is the Beauty Find of the Day or more like a Buried Treasure. NYC Nail Glossies in Cognac Sparkle is a just what it is Cognac Sparkle and simply fantasic. It's from this NYC holiday story in the pic above.

Jamie

Looking Back...Resolutions of 2006

On New Years' Day 2006 I sat down and did my Fashion and Beauty Resolutions. They were all based on a fortune cookie fortune I got a week before that literally said,"Simplicity and Clarity should be interpreted in your dress". What a revelation! So alot of my resolutions for the year was a reflection of that phrase. I only make resolutions in fashion and beauty because they are alot more fun that "lose weight,save money, go to church, find a church home(well,I do need to do that)."

Here they are:

1) To have a maintain healthy hair-I did it!I finally came off and under the emotional and synthetic weave. And for the first time,I love my hair!!

2)To read 12 new books-I did it! I read alot for work but also enjoyment.

3)Organize my style/beauty journal book-I did it! matter of fact, I condensed to a journal and I can carry it around with me. I once left it and work and felt lost all night!

4)Whiten my teeth-I tried.But all those kits irritate my gums. I must seek professional assistance!

5)Buy 10 pairs of good pajamas- I got to five and resorted back to Old Navy Tanks and drawstring pants.

6)Buy a piece of Tiffany jewelry(I wanted the silver ball earrings and the Elsa Peretti teardrop necklace)-I didn't get it but its still on my wish list

7)Buy the perfect suit-Decided I didn't need one.It's not my style and I look like a corporate monkey in a suit.

8)Buy a new black skirt and pants-I did this several times over!

9)Find balance,simplicity,and clarity in my dress-I did this but it felt a little boring and was falling it a flat shoe rut.

10)Buy three more Coach bags-I got two out the three.

11)Buy a piece of Tracy Reece-Didn't get:(

12) Find my signature scent-I'm very close, Philosophy Falling In Love and Sharon Bolton Scents in Truth

13)Invest in a high end foundation-Didn't do but found four great drugstore ones.

14) Do my jewelry sexy,simple and all around-Did this but like the style,I felt a little boring.


I'm posting the 2007 Resolutions on Sunday for a new RebelleBAP!!!

Jamie

Rural Glamour's Best and Worst!

Yesterday,I was reading Miss Kim's post and she reminded me that along with the wild and crazy ride this year has been, there has been some good and bad in beauty. Here's my list,Kim!!

Bath,Body, and Fragrance Best:

DayBreak Lavender Farms Rhassoul Complexion System

Sharon Bolton Scents Truth

Oyin Whipped Shea Butter in Black Cedar Fig

Korres Vanilla Cinnamon Body Milk

Maryam Soap Noak Japanese Camillia Body Oil Blend in Sensual

DayBreak Lavender Farms Fresh Lavender Body Silk

Kiehls Musk Eau de Toilette

mark. fragrances in True Heart,Karmala, and Bohista

Carol's Daughter Esctasy Eau de Toilette

Makeup Best:

Chanel Black Satin Nail Lacquer

CoverGirl Queen Collection Liquid Foundation in Soft Copper

mark. Kohl Play in Henna

MAC Viva Glam VI lipglass

L'Oreal HIP Illuminating Highlighter in Shimmer

L'Oreal HIP Foundation in Cappuccino

Wet N Wild Mega Pump Bronzzer

Wet N Wild Bronzzer Powder in Brazilian Bronze

Wet N Wild Mega Eyes Trios Chocolate and Mojave Mauves

KLS by Kimora Lee Simmons Highlighter in Juicy Java

Bourjois Pump Up The Volume Mascara

Milani Shimmer Stripes in Miami Glow, Tahiti Tan, and Brazilian Bronze

Milani Easy Brow in Dark Brown

Tarte Lights,Camera, Lashes Mascara

Tarte Eyelash Curler

Uh...and the worst in my opinion

mark. Luxe Fever Eau de Toilette

Wet N Wild Waterproof Mascara

L'Oreal Star Secrets Lipstick in Eva's Caramel

L'Oreal True Match Foundation

Max Factor Eyeshadows

Rimmel Lycra Lash

Jamie

Picture:http://misskimandthecity.blogspot.com/

Beauty Find of the Day!!!

I found The Thymes Filigree Body Creme at Z Boutique in downtown Spartanburg. I used get this at Paper Skyscraper in Charlotte back in the "day". I love Filigree Body Creme scent. It reminds me a lot of the Graces: Philosophy's Amazing Grace, Pure Grace,and Baby Grace.Matter of fact,I layered it with Pure Grace. I also picked up the matching Body Wash.I think I'm going to get the perfume spray next.

Jamie

Photo: Yourcosmetics.com

Diary of a Nouveau Nappyhead Part VIII

This is me this morning after the Fat Boo and his brother to the allergy specialist.Their father/person joined us. Don't I look nauseous?lol! Anyways, this is the lovely head of hair that has spurted in the last three months. I have changed again products,AGAIN. The longer it gets the different products have to be used in order for me get the curly look I want without the texturizer.Nothings wrong with a texturizer,I've decided to lock it soon. Yep,I'm going to do it. This is the new combo:

Queen Helene Cholesterol Conditioning Styling Gel-It doesn't flake at all.I love it. I put a little olive oil in it for shine.

Garnier Fructis Soft Curl Cream-I used this about two months ago and it didn't work like I wanted it. But the trick is to rub it good on the hair so that coats the curl really good. It's kinda waxy so you have rub it in good or your hair will look ashy.

Dr.Miracle's Temple and Nape Gro Balm-My Aunt from N.Y. brought this down for me. I have thin sides from constant relaxers since I was 8. It looks like it might be working. I just hate the smell.:(

Jamie

PS-I also wearing my new L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara,Milani Shimmer Stripes in Miami Glow,and some red sheer Bourjois lipgloss(they never have names to them).