Valentine's in Style

I adore Valentine's Day. I always have. My love for this day goes all the way back to elementary school and the wonderful parties we would have in class. Oh, it was so much fun to make the bags and have classmates drop in the cards. I miss those days.

Every year, I celebrate the day. Many, many years I was single, but I never felt sad or alone. I always looked at the day as a day of loving myself. I would treat myself to something - candy or a novelty item. Now that I'm married, I get to spend it with the love of my life. This year, I wrote a poem for him and uploaded it to his Kindle. His deployment is Sunday, so I wanted to give him something very personal that is easy for him to have and carry. He gave me a beautiful bouquet of white roses; white roses are one of my favorites. They are my favorite type of rose.

 I like to create a feel and mood on Valentine's Day. With that in mind, I have some great finds for you to use to celebrate the day of love. Who says every day can't be Valentine's Day? It's all about love, and loving  yourself should be at the top of your list.

• Essie Nail Polish
• Kate Spade Handbag
• Kate Spade Studs
• Estee Lauder Lipgloss
• Full Tilt Tank
• NARS Blush

Best Lipgloss Color

Confession time. If you read the blog semi-regularly, which honestly I don't think anyone does, then you'll have noticed a lot of time space between postings. It's because I don't shop anymore. Or browse or anything. I'm in a new state, so I don't have a job yet. That has been the story of my life for two years now thanks to this lovely economy. Yes, a woman with a Master's degree can't get a job. So, I haven't been able to buy things. Since I don't have a job, I have no reason to wear make-up or get gussied up. Hence, the trickle of postings. For this post, I found a lipgloss I hadn't realized I had.

I am loving Estee Lauder's Pure Color lipgloss in Nude Rose. It's the perfect color for me. It is a bit sticky, but it is a little old, so if I ever get a job again I'll have to go and get a new one. I've noticed that with many brands I tend to be in the rose section of pinks. I like a nude with pink undertones. Now that I don't teach, I'm drawn more to natural colors and using make-up to enhance. Finding the right shape of lip color is the hardest for me.