You say it's your birthday....a week late!

Yeah...I am officially a year older!  31 to be exact!  This was definitely a different type of celebration this year...with my baby girl cooking in my belly, no cocktails and limo buses or wine lofts for me ;-)  But it was a great low key day!  

I think if I had to compose a wish list of some things I would want on my birthday in fantasy land...here is the ultimate daydream...

1. A custom tattoo by Kat Von D

2. A Marc Jacobs hand bag or three ;-)

3. A private jet to take my best friends, hubby and family to private resort all expenses paid

4. A closet the size of my house 

5. A lifetime supply of Jeffrey Campbell shoes

6. Red lipstick in every brand  (a girl can never have enough red)

7. Hair and makeup stylist  (every girl would love this)

8. A chance to personally interview my celeb crushes....to learn more about who these fancies are...read this.

9. Have an apartment to style hair, be creative
10. Never grow old (hehe)

I think that no matter what I am lucky to be a year older and was able to say I am happy, healthy and going to be a mommy!  But we are all able to dream big and stare off into space as to what would be the ultimate birthday wish list!  You all have them!  Let me hear em'

Love,

Dinah xo

Movin on up....take two!!!!

Hey friends!!!

So I had posted a big announcement a couple days back and had to do a little re arranging!   So here is a take two to keep all my friends in the loop!!

My hubby and I are moving to Madison, Wisconsin in November due to his job!  We are very excited to be embarking on a new journey and since we are both from Michigan we will be so much closer to our families which is a huge plus for our baby girl being due in early January!!!  So, alot on my plate emotionally!   I feel as though every day I am over thinking and stressed just trying to wrap my head around getting everything ready and tying up loose ends.   Daily questions in my head go like this... "Will we be settled in a new home in time before I go into labor"?  "Will I like the new doctor I am going to be seeing so close to the end of my pregnancy"?  "Will I meet new friends with similar interests"?   You get the picture!  I think moving, and having a baby is a big deal considering doing both at the same time...  

I will be extremely sad to say goodbye to some wonderful friends I have made here in good ol' Richmond.  I know the goodbyes are not forever, just so long for now.  So again, this post is dedicated to all my great peeps here in Richmond!  Love you all!!!

Peace and stay tuned for more!

Dinah

Feeling a little overwhelmed but cannot let that get me down!!!

My lord long time no see my friends!!

I am not going to say sorry for not posting much, because I have read in many blogs and will admit myself that when life is throwing stuff at you, you have to face it and just live it and even though I love posting and sharing with you all, I am going to put my life first and foremost!

First of all, I am happy to know they finally I mean FINALLY chose some actors for the much anticipated "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie.  Let me just say this....I am not overly disappointed.  I really knew they weren't going to pick the actor I wanted most to play Christian  because he is currently involved with the Man of Steel franchise and will be shooting for the second installment next year.  "Henry Cavill, if you are listening...in my heart I know you will always be my Christian Grey ;-)

And this is how I picture him greeting me in the morning....hello my love!!!

Okay, okay back to the topic....I think who they chose for Christian and Ana will probably work out great.  And..I may or may not have indulged in a Sons of Anarchy marathon on Netflix to better prep myself to see Jax transform into Christian...I think he definitely has the potential of portraying Mr. Fifty Shades of F%&cked up!  They just need to prep his look to have some darker hair and features but that is the joy of being in Hollywood.  

For Ana, I am very excited to see this girl take on the character.  I always pictured an Amanda Seyfried esque type face, pale complexion.  I know of course they will darken her hair (thanks to hollywood)  but her features resemble what I have pictured in the books so I think this is a great move!  We shall see.   I am going to say this now.  I never wanted an all star cast.  I wanted actors who are not so sensationalized by post large roles and can actually act, as opposed to just having good looks.  This movie can be ruined by examples such as that!  Not everyone feels that way but who the hell cares!!

On a different note...there are some crazy changes going on right now in my life again!  Not bad at all but again I am going to be cryptic and annoying because not all is panned out and I do not want to disclose too much that could potentially cause any more craziness in my marriage or household, so stay tuned my loves!!!

Love you all,

Dinah xo

Liquid foundation...friend or foe?? (And small product review)

Good morning all you fabulous peeps!!!

So for years I have always worn powder foundation/dual coverage pressed foundation because I have always had oily/problematic skin.  The last few months or so I have been so eager and ready to take on a new foundation and wanted to lean towards a liquid perhaps because I am no longer in my 20's and think for a 30 something woman I should try something a little more friendly for my ever changing skin.  I guess for so long I have been cautious and nervous to wear liquid foundation on my skin because of all the issues I have dealt with in the past.  I have done makeup on many ladies for weddings and special events and have always loved using liquid for them, but why not me??!!!

I went to Sephora and actually was able to have the fabulous lady there match my skin tone with their new state of the art Sephora-Pantone Color IQ service.  She took this little camera device and put it up to my skin and what it does is pinpoint and matches your skin tone to over 1,500 foundations in store or online so you will never be left wearing the wrong shade of foundation ever again!  Isn't that neat?   If you do not have the time to venture in to one of their locations, try it out online!  And if you use a specific shade already from there or another brand that they carry and you have purchased elsewhere you can still find a match.

My match number is 3R05 and since I wanted to try a liquid foundation this time she matched me with Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF 15 in Cream Whip

I absolutely am in love with this foundation...I feel like now I have a "glow" and no more cakey matted down makeup.  She applied the foundation with their Sephora Pro Flawless Airbrush foundation brushes in numbers 55 and 56 and I liked them however they are not cheap ($34.00 a piece holy moly)  and after trying at home I decided that using a cheaper sponge or my fingers I have a much better result.  I returned those bad boys in exchange for makeup that I love or have been dying to buy!

I highly recommend you trying out this color IQ service at Sephora if you haven't already done so, its free and you will end up surprised at what your tone actually comes out to be! 

Now, I cannot believe I am finally going to be getting my hands on this popular eye makeup palette.  For probably a year or so I have always been curious but never wanted to purchase.  I ordered for my early birthday present the Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette.  I know many of you have used this and LOVED!!  I thought about the original naked palette but those colors weren't catching my eye as much as the Naked 2.  Cannot wait to use my friends!!

Well stay tuned folks, I will be posting some before and after shots of the antique dresser we found for a steal at 98 bucks for our baby girl's room!!!  My hubby is going to be completely stripping (oooh la la) hehe and re painting this piece, its going to look amazing!!!

Peace xo,

Dinah

"What's up with THAT"?!

I know what some of you may be thinking...am I referring to the funny SNL skit, "What's up with that"?  Nope...but I have to jump up on my sunshine soap box on some topics this Friday on things I have witnessed and have to think to myself...really..."What's up with THAT"?!

First!  Okay, why is it when you are going to the restroom at work and you hear other ladies surrounding you clearly using the facilities and even dropping a number 2 in there, (sorry)  and they leave the stall and walk right out of the bathroom without even washing their hands?!!!  SERIOUSLY!!!  I am getting angry just typing this.  Or hearing the "swish, swish" for a total of 5 seconds??  Okay, your not fooling anyone. I know you probably think you have fooled me by turning the water on and running your hands under it for 5 seconds but ya didn't.... But come on y'all  "What's up with THAT"?

Come on bitches...get stuff done and wash your grimy poopy hands!!!  Boom!

Second...I feel as though lately I get weird stares from strangers when I am either walking to my car, walking in a mall or just in public period.  Especially the dudes...they stare right at my belly as though I am mutating the next big alien movie character and they just cannot look away.  I AM PREGNANT not growing three heads.  Jeeze..."What's up with THAT"??

Imagine me staring back and then bombing them with this expression... I guess I could make them think that I am actually an alien.....I will haunt you in your sleep you crazy looker ;-)  I kid I kid!

And third....WAS ANYBODY JUST COMPLETELY DUMBFOUNDED WITH HBO'S TRUE BLOOD this season?  I wanted to throw a book at the television every Sunday evening.  I have been such a die hard fan of this series and read the books and it just has gotten so stupid.  Even the acting is just awful.  WHY????  WHY????  AND...WHAT'S UP WITH THAT????

Have you witnessed any whats up with that moments lately? Pour it out to me...

Peace and TGIF,

Dinah xo

A little rock n roll up in your maternity clothes....

Hey friends!!!  Just a brief couple of shots that my hubster took last weekend.  This is what I live in when I am not working.  I am currently loving these H&M maternity pants (thanks to my sister in law who gifted these to me)  I LOVE THEM!!!  And it has a comfy band that is attached so it really feels great on my growing belly.  My top I actually purchased in Sao Paulo, Brazil last summer...gotta love the Ramones and its the most comfy and versatile top!  Muah!!!

xo,
Dinah

The words I never thought I would hear..."You're a D cup ma'am"

Yep...you got it friends...I finally had to go "bra" shopping yesterday because let's face it, when you are 5 months pregnant and trying to squeeze your boobies into your current/pre pregnancy bra...it feels like you are being encased like a sausage.  I actually had to pull over in my car and take off my strapless bra the other day, it was unbearable...but I just wanted to wait as long as I could so I wasn't having to purchase more than necessary.  So I marched myself into my favorite department store yesterday and the gates of heaven opened up and I finally got some relief.  The sales lady at Nordstrom had me try some new bras on and then after squeezing into a C cup...she looked at me and said "Ma'am", you are going to need a D cup size". "WHA, WHA, WHAT"?!!!  LOL  I guess this B cup girl just couldn't believe it.

That is how my lady lumps felt after she fitted me in my new bra....

And this is how I must have looked in the dressing room...

After trying several different brands on, the sales lady had me try on a "Calvin Klein Seductive Comfort customized lift bra"  and I was a little weary since it had underwire but surprisingly it fit amazing and so comfortable!  You can find these at probably most department stores I am sure.  

So ladies...and sorry to the gents who chose to read this....I am now a proud owner of two D cup bras and it feels damn good!!  If it wasn't for my enlarged belly I probably would have skipped and hopped all the way to my car.  She even cut the tags and let me wear it home...thanks sales lady at Nordstrom...you rock!!!

Happy Friday peeps,

Dinah xo