Moto Girl

Moto jacket: Urban Outfitters (similar), Dress: Thrifted Old Navy (similar), Boots: Gianni Bini via Dillards (similar) I did see a pair on ebay too Necklace: Target (similar)

I keep on looking over this cream motorcycle jacket when I am grabbing outfit pieces. I thought the combination with the fuchsia dress would really be a good fit. I like it and it gets me hoping for spring.

I think I will keep my little ankle boots in rotation even into the summer. I don't know how practical that is when the temps soar but I have a feeling they would look great with summer dresses and bare legs. Bare legs! Ah! What's that?!

Leather & Lace Girl

Top: Ebay (similar), Dress (worn as a top): Modcloth (similar), Faux leather pants: Target (only plus size left on website but search local store) Boots: Seychelles

This really is my most favorite, most "me" outfit. I feel great. I feel comfy. It's not fussy or messy. Just casual chic with a bit of a rocker vibe. 

Here is the dress worn it's proper way back in 2010. I cut the lining out of the bottom so it would look a bit more tunic-like. It is too short on me anymore to wear as a dress all by itself. I washed it to get a stain out (but didn't dry it) and unfortunately it just didn't wash well.

February on Instagram

I am quite far behind on my February Instagram post! Oops! Anyhoo, feel free to follow me on instagram for some day to day of One Girl

From the top and across....

Going to a 60's fashion show

a fun ponytail braid

closeup on the makeup I pulled together for said 60's fashion show...oh my gosh so much fun

all crocs...except for one (I hate to admit it...so comfy!)

iPad review from bagsq.com

sucking at Battleship

my precious Thursday night group of recovering addicts, alcoholics and other crap we struggle with

babysitting my sweet niece

snow!

family bingo night...I lost

meeting some beautiful horses on a nice walk

the hubs and me on a waterfall hike

delicious three bean chili

my first try at chai pudding - good!

Oh yes....choco covered strawberries binge

dry erase board diy!

Josie sleeping in my son's tent

updating the office with practical way to write on the walls

See you on instagram!

DIY Dry Erase Board Wall

My hubby had a great idea to paint one of the walls in the office/craft room a dry erase board wall. I remember reading about a few others giving this a try so I figured I could do it too! We used Rust-Oleum and I used 2 cans for one whole wall. Typical, standard bedroom wall. 

Here's how it went down:

You mix can A into can B

Ready!

Here is the wall before:

After 3 coats and then 3 days of drying it was done!

Hubby was happy about it!

I had some paint left over and you can't save it so I made my son a little board in his room. He was so excited when I showed it to him! I had no idea he would love it so much! I tied some long balloons together to make a border so he wouldn't draw on the regular wall paint.

And of course I had to find something else to paint. I painted a candle and painted a picture frame. The candle came out a little sloppy but no big deal. I love the frame. It's a great way to display the dinner menu. Since this photo, I've turned it the other way and have listed the whole week menu at one time. (Idea stolen from my cousin :)

In case your wondering, this stuff works! We did go ahead and buy the spray cleaner because on the can it mentions that you might need it. And it's true. Sometimes the eraser just doesn't quite get the pink and red colors off as nicely. Each can is about $20. I had to buy 2 and it was just the right amount plus some to play with!

Product Review {Kiss Nails}

Way back when I got the Influenster Vox Box I got a chance to try the Gradation Polishes Kit from Kiss. I loved it. It was such an easy no fuss way to get an ombre manicure. Since then, they have selected me to review another product; the Impress Press-On Manicure. A girly girl like me will never turn down the chance to play dress up with my nails!

The design is a bit wild but fun. Probably wouldn't have been the design that I would've chosen but it is good to go outside my comfort zone every now and then. They are the short length and I like that. It looks like a hibiscus flower but could also be like those marbling nail techniques too. And I don't have the time (the patience really) to do that kind of nail art.

Here we go:

To open the package, take the lid off like you would a fingernail polish lid and then the case lid lifts up. It comes with a prep pad (mostly like an alcohol wipe) and a tiny file (didn't use this - I used my own file)

The directions are on the back of the package.

The directions are very easy to follow. Step 1 is to find the nail that works the best for each one of your natural nails. When in doubt, go smaller. You don't want the nail covering your cuticle. It looks weird and it won't stick very well. Go ahead and line them up in the order they fit your nails.

They do give you a good variety of sizes. There is just a slight difference between these two nails below but even a slight size change is helpful.

Here they are on a white background to show details

Now you will need to wash your hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Then use the prep pad to wipe down your nails. I did not use any lotion or cuticle oil prior to putting these on. It would cause the nail not to stick as good as it should.

So fresh so clean!

Now you are ready to apply. There is a clear tab at the bottom of every nail. The clear tab goes down near your cuticle, not near the tip of your nail.

Peel off and press onto the nail. Start pressing in the middle and then go to the sides. I had no problem with this step. Very easy. You can even move them around slightly once you get them on if you need to make slight adjustments. But I don't think I would pull one off and try to put it back on though.

The instructions say to leave the thumbs until last. Oops. It wasn't a problem for me though.

They were a little long for my comfort level so I filed them down just a smidge. It was very easy to file them down. They seem to be kind of a soft type of plastic so it wasn't process to file them down.

 Left hand done! Those cuticles are screaming for some lotion! At least the nail design is cute!

Here is a shot of both hands

There you have it! Impress-on is a super fast and easy way to have a really unique nail design with no drying time! I can't tell you how long they stayed on naturally because I took them off before they were showing signs of trying to come off. I would say if you were someone who did not do a lot of hard work with your hands or in and out of water too much, you might be able to get these puppies to last for a week. I'll probably stay more of a regular polish kind of gal for the most part but I would definitely use these again for a night out or a special occasion. It was awesome not having to wait for them to dry. Even when I am trying to be careful not to smudge, it still happens. That was nice!

I'll be back again with some more Kiss Nail art soon! 

Preparing for Spring Girl

Top & Jeans: Thrifted (similar top, similar jeans), Wedges: Steve Madden  (similar)

Yesterday was so beautiful! Today is as well! I have the front door open and I am so excited. 

I'll be back later with a product review for Kiss Nail products! I can't believe I liked the press on manicure! 

I cut a few inches off of my hair to get a fresher look. It really needed it. I go in a few weeks for some highlights. I can't keep up with pulling out the little gray hairs anymore! Gonna just try to hide them at this point. I think I am going for growing out my layers for a little bit. I think when I cut it earlier this week I ended up trimming the top layer a bit too much. I feel it is a little to fluffy on the top. As you can tell, I have it pulled back here in these photos! I think if the layers grow just a bit, it will frame my face a little better.

Enjoy the sun if you have it where you are! I am!

Product Review {BagsQ.com iPad2 cover}

Happy Friday everyone! Yippie! I am looking forward to a great weekend with some warm temperatures rolling through and spending some time with my cousins that I don't get to see as often as I should!

In the meantime, let me tell you about Bags Q and the cool carrying cases they offer for iPads, iPhones and Samsung phones. Since I have a droid phone I opted for trying out one of their iPad carrying cases. I have and iPad 2 and I was excited to choose from their awesome selection.

 

So many choices! Ahh! I finally narrowed it down to something that was practical since I share it with my son and he is six. The jewel covered ones were beautiful but that doesn't really work for a rambunctious boy. Here is the one I finally chose called "Elegant Flowers Pure Color iPad2 Case" in Light Brown. (this picture is from their website) 

I was flip flopping between this color, they call Light Brown, and Rose. I decided against the girly color and went with the light brown.

When it came in the mail I was a little surprised that it is more orange in color rather than light brown. Here is a picture from the lighting inside my house:

Here is what it looks like in lots of different lights. I can see where the light brown comes from if you shoot it on a white background. Also once you get it outside it is a little more light brownish.

At any rate, I liked it! The design is really pretty. It's not slick feeling so I don't feel like I'm going to drop it.

Here is what it looks like opened up. Everything feels sturdy. I put the iPad into the holder and it fit in easily.

So here is the best thing. It has a camera hole.

I have been using an iPad1 carrying case that did not.

See how boring the black is now that I have this pretty little thing beside it?! Although I did lose the strap in this trade out, I don't think I will really miss it.



 It's a lot thinner than my old case as well. Much easier to slip into my crossover bag.



It looks adorable when it is propped up!

All in all I am very happy with this ipad2 carrying case. My son has used it and it has withheld up nicely. I would recommend that the colors be a bit more true to life from the website but I do understand (as I pictured above) how it can look light brown against the white background. I would just generally state that the color will be brighter in real life.


Thanks for stopping by! And a big thanks to BagsQ.com for letting me have the chance to review one of their products.

*disclosure: I received this product for reviewing. All opinions and descriptions are my own.