Happy Thanksgiving everyone. On this day I am so grateful and thankful for everything. Sixteen years ago I had the most amazing and memorable Thanksgiving day ever, when I gave birth to my first child. She wasn't due until December and I had a doctor's appointment the day before, they told me I wasn't going to be going into labor and to have a great holiday weekend. I left and decided since my doctor was right by the mall that we would go get our Christmas shopping done since I would most likely have her in the next couple of weeks. We honestly didn't think I would be up for shopping after I had her so we wanted to get it out of the way. After several hours of shopping and walking the mall I went home to make some pies for dinner the following day and half way through felt sick, something just suddenly came over me and the smells were making me nauseous, I was super tired but most of all I felt like my stomach had dropped and had a ton of pressure in my lower back. I went to bed early and woke up at 2 am to a sensation like something had popped in my tummy then when I went to get out of bed realized my water had broken. We went to the hospital shortly after and I was admitted by 5 am and she was delivered, with her eyes wide open as the doctor told us, a few minutes before the kick off to the Dallas vs. the Dolphin's football game. My Hubby being a Dallas Cowboy fan I remember him joking about how he hoped she would arrive before kick off and she did. It was the most amazing Thanksgiving for our entire family and the start of our own little family. Since that day Thanksgiving has become an even more meaningful day and one of the most thankful days of our lives.
Below is a tee shirt I ordered back several months ago and couldn't think of a better tee shirt from my collection to wear on this Thankful day. I love the simple design of a heart with the word thankful, because I have a very thankful heart today.
Tee by Sweet_T's on Etsy will add link below along with links to my crystal necklace from Fawninginlove also from Etsy and more..
My blue agate ring is from Adam Rabbit on Etsy and the bangles are all Alex and Ani.
My flannel is from Maurice's. Love how soft it is and lighter weight. Has a crochet lace like detail on the back.
JCrew distressed boyfriend jeans. Love these so much have three pairs.
My kitchen Thanksgiving morning while watching the parade I made some home made mashed potatoes to take to my in laws.
My daughter did all my makeup tonight for dinner using her new makeup she got and some tips from my friend Vanessa who came to the house the other night to teach her how to apply makeup and some other tips. I have worn fake lashes a handful of times, and they really make such a huge difference and it was fun to wear for the day. I am not a makeup girl my daughter wears it daily but I only wear it for special occasions usually, for work I might wear some mascara and lipgloss but it was fun. She really is good and has a knack for it for sure. I did not have her apply the contouring stuff she learned because I have sensitive skin and I will break out if I wear a lot of makeup for long but what she did apply looked great. The lashes were the biggest change and half way through I was ready remove them but they were a lot of fun. I did a pin up style shoot for my hubby a few years ago for Valentine's Day and they made me wear heavy makeup for the camera and really long thick false lashes, I remember when she was done I didn't even recognize myself. For me this is a kick because I was always a bit of a tomboy growing up, I wasn't like my daughter at 16 wearing makeup and spending money on expensive makeup then as I got older I have had phases I wore makeup but I have never worn lashes daily. I am a blonde so I have always penciled in or have my eyebrows tinted or you wouldn't see them, they are basically invisible. I got her these lessons because I wish sometimes when I was her age I would have learned to do makeup and been more into those things. I also wanted her to learn how to apply it correct and if she is spending a fortune on makeup wanted her to have the right stuff. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot of stuff myself for when I do have a date night or event to go to. Props to the ladies who take the time to wear a full face of makeup daily, it is very time consuming and I am in awe sometimes at some of the many beauty bloggers and vloggers I have seen who are so talented. I am amazed at what some can do with makeup. My friend who came by to teach my daughter is amazing and really knows her stuff. It was really fun and I know for some fun styled shoots for the blog I may have them do my makeup again.
My outfit for dinner is s chunky rust color sweater I got from the awesome Fashion Junkee, and some leggings that match perfectly from Forever21 paired with some old Steve Madden OTK slouch style black suede boots. You can literally scrunch them like socks lol, so 80's I know but they are really cute boots and I never could bring myself to get rid of them. Happy I didn't because I wear them all the time now.
They are having huge sales for black Friday and Cyber Monday make sure to check out their site and of course Instagram @FashionJunkeeDotcom. Be sure to mention my blog xoxo
Have a great Thanksgiving. Xoxo
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You have gorgeous hair! What color do you use? I was scrolling through your photos and your hair caught my eye immediately it is really gorgeous. It is nice to see you face with your clothes.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I use Pravana Vivids. I am currently using the violet, red and wild orchid colors to make a reddish ombré from blonde. Thank you so much for the compliments made me blush. I will be posting more full length photos coming up in the next week or two, I am doing s collaboration with a makeup artist, and photographer I know for a styled shoot for my blog and social media. I will have some dresses, silver jeans, and of course graphic tees. I found some vintage tees I have had for many years I want to post and then my Tilly's winter style pieces also will be included. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and thank you again so much xoxo
DeleteBeen wanting to comment and can't on my phone hope when you launch your new blog that is fixed. Always wanting to show you love and can't! Been following since I was diagnosed with MS 2 years ago and love your post. You really don't age. I know you mentioned that you don't use filters but your complection always looks flawless and what is your secret? Can you share what apps or how you take your pictures? Because of the MS I always look bloated and tired and my skin looks grey and you glow. Would love to hear some tips you are a pro.Happy late thanksgiving wanted to post but had to get to a computer.
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ReplyDeleteSorry my comments have to be approved so until I see the email and approve them they don't show up. Unfortunately I have had issues with two people leaving mean or rude comments so I like to see what is written before hand. I also know it can be hard to post especially from a phone. I am so happy to hear you enjoy my blog and that you have been following me for some time. I also have MS and have struggled with lots of different things this passed year my summer was really rough on me but starting to slowly feel like I am adapting to medications. The side effects are the worst. In the photos on this post my daughter actually did my makeup for me, for her birthday she had a lesson from a friend of mine and then got a lot of new makeup so I let her do it for me. As far as filters I never really use any apps or filers only the ones on my phone or Instagram from time to time to adjust lighting or color. My secret is the lighting for my photos and I have used oil of Olay products since I was a teen. I don't wear makeup often because it makes me break out. I would love to connect with you and discuss MS more do you have Instagram or Twitter? If not my email is dlitefulcreations@ymail.com. I only know one other person with MS and have met a few at my doctor appointments but always like to talk to others and share stories. Thank you again for the kind words and compliments. Means a lot to me and sorry it is hard to comment. I really want to launch a new site but just have to find the time to do everything. Setting up a new site is always a lot of work. For now the comments do come through, just I have to get the email to approve them. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and have a fabulous weekend. Xoxo
DeleteHello passing by to say Happy Thanksgiving and to check out what you posted. The makeup looks amazing. I can not believe your daughter did all that, she is really good. Looks like she has a inner talent or gift for applying makeup because I am almost 50 and I still can not apply fake lashes myself. They always fall off or I can not line them up with my lash line correct. I get the individual lashes done at the salon because I have barely any lashes and they are amazing. If you ever were to decide you like the look this is a great way to make your natural lashes look fuller without having to do them or apply daily. Love the sweater and leggings together that you wore in the makeup shots. That sweater looks so comfortable and love the large fold over neck. I am a red head so rust is not my color but may have to order in another color. Wanted to ask you about your hair color, is it permanent or the wash out colors from the store? I love the colors you dye your hair, it really is fun and I have dyed my own a few times but it never looks as bright and strong as your color does. I have red right now but looks more like a washed out pink. I really enjoy your blog and all the shops you share. I am addicted to Etsy now it's almost as bad as my Pinterest addiction. Please let me know about the hair color when you have time. I have look d for the color you mentioned in your posts but I can not find it, thinking you must go to s salon. I don't live near any cool hair salons that I would think or imagine having dye like that. Who knows maybe they do and I just am old fashioned lol. Look forward to hearing back and for more posts. Hoping maybe you have some good sales for cyber Monday to share.
ReplyDeleteHello and thank you for commenting. It is always nice to hear from readers. Yes my daughter does seem to have a gift for doing makeup. It is something she has loved since she was a little girl. I was never into makeup at her age and think she is really a natural. I have always been good at doing hair but makeup was never my thing. The lashes are fun and I did have the individual ones done before for a month when I had two weddings I was in and we were going to get our Christmas card photos that same month. They are great but when they were removed I also lost some of my own lashes. One day I want to get that micro blading done, I have a few friends along with my grandma who all have done the tattoo brows but I am chicken it will come out bad or look crooked lol. Being blonde I have lashes you just can't see them unless I pencil them in or tint them. Tinting works good just doesn't last long. My hair color is Pravana dye, it's permanent but I get it done at a salon now. You can only purchase the dye at a beauty supply store and must have a license to buy the product since its for professional use only. I know here even Hair Cuttery is using Pravana now, you would be surprised how many salons carry the colors or will get them for you if you go in for a consult. I am not sure where you live but it is a lot easier to find salons that use the colors now. When I first started I did my own and yes the manic panic colors don't last, they wash out fast. I use to not even fully rinse the color so it would appear more vivid and bright for longer. I hope this helps and if you have anymore questions feel free to email or direct message me on IG or Twitter. Thank you again for you kind words. Hope your holiday was great and enjoy the rest of the weekend XOXO
DeleteYou look gorgeous! Wow! Don't let anyone bring you down haters are going to hate like the saying. Nothing makes a jealous person angrier than seeing someone they don't like doing good and looking good. You're such a kind and amazing person ignore all the negativity and continue to be strong. You are not just beautiful on the outside but on the inside too, and that is rare sadly. I know myself and many others appreciate all you do with your blog and many other things. Bless you and your family, you are always in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much needed to read this and really means so much. Have a Dliteful weekend and big kisses and hugs to you xoxo it's readers like you who are why I continue to blog along with my passion for sharing and fashion. You made me smile right before bed. Xoxo
DeleteI wanted to take a moment because some negative comments were left on my blog over the weekend. In my defense I have never bashed or taken jabs at women who wear makeup, false lashes or are skinny. To clarify this quickly which I don't even like to have to get into honestly but feel I need to defend myself. Awhile back it was brought to my attention that on social media I had someone writing mean comments about me and spreading lies. I hired an attorney and thought it was done but sadly it was not, not long after this person befriended someone on social media who I don't know and this person began taking jabs and saying mean hurtful things about me. It got so bad that I almost deleted my social media accounts and was up sick to my stomache and heartbroken over the things I was seeing and hearing that were being said about me. A couple of my friends along with family came to my defense and I may have made a comment or two but I was hurt, and almost immediately removed the comments because it is not me to say mean things. I have never been a mean girl and felt horrible for stooping to that's level but you have to understand how hurt and angry I was. This person affected relationships I had with people and connections I had made with people not just leaving a rude comment or hashtag. What kills me still is you want to talk about being a hypocrite it's okay for this person to lie about me because she does not know me and for them to make fun of me, harass me and hurt me over and over but then they have the nerve to claim they are kind. Preach about kindness and then I also get accused of copying this person but then I have people sending me stuff that this person posts after me all the time. To me it's petty to start calling someone a copycat, anyone who is a fashion blogger or posting style stuff on social media 90% chance is posing similar if not the same items all the time. Almost every shop has the same stuff. I will say that I have never copied this person and sometimes I even don't want to post something just because they may have posted it and I don't want to be accused but like I said it's okay for them to post the same thing I wore days later. Style the same shirt the exact same way I did weeks later, start shopping at all the same stores and online shops then start forming a relationship with the people. The best is when the people turn against me and I was loyal to them from the start it's all hurtful. I am a super kind hearted person and I feel bad anytime I say something hurtful because I know how bad it hurts me. I have been tormented for over a year and still it continues. I believe the comments left were because of this and I deleted them because they aren't true. If it was true I would leave it up. I don't think wearing makeup, fake lashes, being skinny or wearing fur is bad. I have made statements that have nothing to do with anyone just my feelings or opinions they weren't meant to hurt anyone. I don't like faux fur on myself I love the look and some people pull it off amazing but I don't like it on me, that was why I was so excited when I found the fringe vest that had a similar look to the fur ones because I loved how it looked on me. I am again sorry for ever stooping to this person's level to defend myself by being mean but it was directed at the person and no comment was made about lashes and skinny people it was about claiming to be natural and authentic with no filter on their photos when it looked the other way. Sometimes comments are taken out of context and also misunderstood. I don't like drama it makes me sick and then gives me horrible anxiety. I just want peace and for everyone to get along. For the drama to end and for the accusations and lies to stop. That's all. Hope this clears this up and sorry for rambling but trying to help my daughter with something and type at same time.
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