Just Can't Get Enough

As a marketer, I love testing out different things to see what works and what doesn't. In the business world, it's all about ROI. In my personal life, a lot of times it's about what looks good and produces the most enjoyment. So, I tried something different with my makeup today, and I'm not sure it garnered good results.

Bare Minerals from Bare Escentuals has a new type of eye shadow out: High Shine. Although I originally though it would be liquid, it's not - it's dry and flaky, with a heavier consistency that normal eyeshadow. I purchased the gold color, Bronzed, thinking I'd like to try a lighter, glittery eye shadow on my lids to see how it would work. Well, as you can see in the picture, the gold is just too light, and I really need a darker color to make my eyes pop. Oh well. You live and learn, right?

As for my outfit, I am wearing a green BCBGMaxAzria dress that my in-laws gave me for Christmas last year. It's hard to believe the holidays are almost here! Although I know I will have difficult days ahead - Izzie seems to be on my mind more and more lately - I am excited to spend time with my family. I can't wait to see my nephews in just a few short weeks! I'm sure they have grown so much since I saw them last.

The shoes today are the Charles David Soulful pumps in Camel, and the necklace is from Betsey Johnson. I'm not sure you can see it clearly in the picture, but it's a red apple. I just think it's the cutest thing.

We Are Family

It was hard coming back to work today after spending a wonderful weekend with my sisters. My sister, Gail, came into town on Friday night with her husband in tow, and I was so excited to see her. I don't think I had seen her since June, which is probably the longest we've ever gone without an in-person visit.

I also got to experience Laura's cooking for the first time. In my mind, she's always the little sister who played with Barbies and watched 90210 and 80s movies with me -- Dirty Dancing! Dance Til Dawn! -- but she is a married lady now with a home of her own. And she's a great cook! Too bad Chapin had to miss out, because he went to the Auburn game on Saturday with some friends he knows through work.

I worked through lunch today and will need to stay late, so I haven't been outside since walking George this morning. It looks overcast out right now, but I don't think rain is in the forecast.

As for my outfit today, I'm wearing a gray and black dress from Max & Cleo, one of the brands under the BCBG umbrella. Max & Cleo is definitely a cheaper brand, and the clothes are not usually that well made, but there are some really cute options out there - like this dress!

I am also wearing Charles by Charles David Curtsy Slingbacks in Black Tweed. These shoes pinch my toes, but they sure are cute!