M.A.C. Zoom Lash Mascara

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A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I ventured out of my comfort zone and tried CoverGirl Lashblast Length Mascara and was horribly disappointed. This left me needing a new mascara, and since I've been enjoying MAC's Paint Pots, I decided to try MAC Zoom Lash Mascara.

To sum up my feelings about it...

It's okay. Nothing spectacular. Gets the job done.

Good things...

1. Smooth formula

2. Strong pigment. Blackest black I've used so far.

3. Conditions my lashes.

4. Washes off easily

Not so great things...

1. Does not separate lashes well.

2. The wands tends to get too much formula on it and causes clumps.

3. Costs $13.00

Prom Dream Dresses

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Do you remember picking out your junior or senior prom dress? We only had senior prom at my high school, and I had the privilege of designing my own dress. It was such a blast! Many of you probably had a section of your closet devoted to formal gowns with wonderful memories attached to each  by the time you graduated high school.

Well, my co-worker, Charnissa Moore, is in the process of starting a non-profit organization called Char's Blessings where people can donate cocktail dresses, bridesmaid dresses, old prom dresses, formal shoes and accessories to give to those that cannot afford to buy a formal gown and give them the opportunity to attend their school dances and feel just as beautiful as the next girl.

If you have any items that you do not mind parting with that can help this cause, please send me an email (alex.evjen@gmail.com) or e-mail Charnissa Moore directly if you have further questions.

Menswear Monday - Hats

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Every guy should have a good hat. Think about it...

1. If you have a bad hair day you can still look stylish with a hat.

2. If you are losing your hair you can cover it up with a hat.

3. You will get noticed because most people don't wear them often.

4. Hats protect your head from the sun

5. Some hats keep your head nice and toasty

Now, I should clarify and say that I'm not talking about baseball caps. Though they are functional and appropriate for athletic activity, sporting events, gardening, etc., they aren't "stylish" at the moment. Here are some examples...

You can find hats like these at any department store, Urban Outfitters or GAP. My husband has a hard time finding hats that fit well, so if you are in the same boat, try knit hats as shown in the last photo.

Closet Makeover - Tiffany

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Today I completed my very first closet makeover for one of the winners of the Closet Makeover Contest that was held this past week. Tiffany was such a blast to work with. She has such great style! I found myself wanting everything in her closet as we began sifting through her clothes. It only took us an hour and a half to sort through, fold and hang her wardrobe!

Things that helped the process from the start were having the same hangars throughout the space, the closet was kept pretty tidy and she had plenty of alternative storage containers.

Click the title to keep reading about Tiffany's experience and see before and after photos...

Tiffany stored her purses, scarves, shoes and costumes in the bins you see in the photo. Her tank tops, jeans, t-shirts, dresses and sweaters were hung and grouped by type and her shoes were stored in hanging cubbyholes to the right. Tiffany also kept a tall dresser in her closet for camisoles and other items that have a hard time staying on hangars.

We were able to fill a large container to the brim with clothes that will be donated to Good Will, empty a storage container and fill a shopping bag full of clothes to be consigned!

We arranged her closet with Tiffany's skirts, pants and shorts on the bottom rack, tank tops and t-shirts on the top and dresses and cardigans hanging to the right. We eliminated the use of the dresser that was inside of her closet all together! Tiffany was left with extra space on her shelves and on each rack.