Tag Questions: 48 Randoms

A lot of you seemed to like the 99 Questions blog I did last month, so I thought I would give you another peek inside my head with all these new questions.  I found these fun questions from Claire Farrell - check out her blog :)

Ok, so let's get to it - shall we?!

1. What time did you get up this morning? 
7:00am

2. How do you like your steak? 
Medium-Well

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? 
The Butler, at the Historic Fargo Theatre with my Mom when she was visiting me

4. What is your favorite TV show?  
Sons of Anarchy!  OMG, I could go on and on about this topic.  But I won't, just watch it - you won't be disappointed

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? 
Hmmm...  Probably on a beach somewhere

6. What did you have for breakfast? 
1 egg yolk, 2 egg whites, 2 strips of turkey bacon & small glass of orange juice

7. What is your favorite food? 
Too many choices...  I've been on a vegetable kick lately.  I'm pretty sure I got my weekly intake yesterday

8. Foods you dislike? 
Watermelon, whipped cream, beer, diet coke, and Pepsi

9. Favorite place to eat? 
I'm pretty much a home body so I don't eat out too much.  I like to cook at home

10. Favorite dressing? 
On a salad???  I'd have to say French

11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? 
Toyota Corolla

12. What are your favorite clothes? 
Yoga Pants and a baggy top.  That's what I wear when I get home from work.  I also spend a lot of time outside walking the dog and running around so I like to be comfortable.  *but I also love to dress up when the occasion calls for it*

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? 
Europe

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 
1/2 FULL

15. Where would you want to retire? 
Somewhere warm.  Preferably by the ocean

16. Favorite time of day? 
Noon - What can I say, I love me some lunch!  haha

17. Where were you born? 
Minnesota

18. What is your favorite sport to watch? 
NASCAR (if you want to know more about that see these blog posts( here & here )

19. What is your favorite fragrance? 
Tom Ford Violet Blonde - Smells amazing!

20. What is your favorite face cream? 
As a nightly moisturizer??  Korres Wild Rose Facial - this stuff smells amazing and makes your skin brighter.  Truly a luxurious experience

21. Favorite baby/kids products? 
Well I don't have a kid, but I use baby wipes sometimes.  I use them to wipe off my dogs muddy paws after our walks

22. People watcher? 
Oh yes!  People are sooooo fascinating.  The best people watching event of the year has to be the Minnesota State Fair - it's glorious!

23. Are you a morning or night person?
Night person - 100%

24. Do you have any pets? 
Yep - Doyle.  He's a 7 year old Shiba Inu ^..^

25. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share? 
Exciting?!  Well I am going to Minneapolis today to work on some logo development for my blog page.  So hopefully you will see that as soon as we come up with a suitable design!  That's pretty exciting :)

26. What did you want to be when you were little?
A Psychologist...  I obviously have issues - haha

27. What is your favorite memory? 
Probably picking up Doyle from the breeder.  He is my first pet, so it was a special moment

28. Are you a cat or dog person? 
Dogs, all the way

29. Are you married? 
Nope

30. Always wear your seat belt? 
Always!  No exceptions - I even make the other people in my car buckle up before I start to drive.  I'm kinda crazy like that

31. Been in a car accident? 
Yep.  I was rear-ended pretty bad many years back.  <- insert BAD joke here....  haha

32. Any pet peeves? 
So many, so little space to type.  Probably COMMUNICATION would be on the top of that list.  Mainly the LACK of communication.  So many problems could be fixed with proper communication from all parties.  Ugh...  I could go on and on, but I don't want to bore you.  Let's move on to the next question.

33. Favorite pizza toppings? 
Pepperoni & Mushroom - DELISH!

34. Favorite flower? 
Anything White and light green.  I love the look of fresh flowers but I never buy them for myself

35. Favorite ice cream?
I'm pretty plain on this topic.  Strawberry

36. Favorite fast food restaurant? 
Depends on what I'm in the mood for...  Usually Subway is good "go-to" place for me

37. How many times did you fail your driver’s test? 
None - I passed on the first try because I am awesome

38. From whom did you get your last email?
Hold on, let me check....  CVS - they just sent me 20% off coupon. 

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
Target!  I can't get enough of that store, they have everything

40. Do anything spontaneous lately?
Bought some things for a Giveaway at Office Max yesterday.  I wasn't planning on it, but I got inspired while I was there.

41. Like your job?
Day job - yes.  Blog job - yes, loving it!

42. Broccoli?
Yes please!  I loooooove Broccoli - they are little edible trees.  nom nom nom

43. What was your favorite vacation? 
Probably going to my first Daytona race in July of 2001 - It was epic

44. Last person you went out to dinner with? 
My Brother, while I was in Minneapolis

45. What are you listening to right now? 
Stereophonics - You gotta go there to come back.  This album makes me nostalgic and gives me goose bumps all at the same time

46. What is your favorite color? 
Black & Cream - I told you, I'm kinda boring

47. How many tattoos do you have? 
3 - and NO, you can't see them

48. Coffee drinker? 
Nope, but I start off my day with an ice cold Coca-Cola.  As for hot drinks, I like plain hot tea once and a while

Okay, that's it for today.  Hope you all enjoyed this peek inside the inner workings of my mind.  I think I may do a questions post once a month, so if you have any questions for me feel free to post them below and I will answer them soon. 

Thanks for reading!

Fashion Friday: SURPRISE!

It's finally Fashion Friday!!!!  So T.G.I.F, people. 
 
So I've had this awesome plan since last month.  I had been getting a few fun accessories from Forever 21 and collecting them for a Fashion Friday post.  So I thought that I would share some fashion fun with you all. 
 
I know what you're thinking...  "Emily, you're in your 30's.  Why do you shop at Forever 21?"  Well let me tell you, friend...  You can find some great classic looking things there.  I tent to dislike about 95% of their designs, but I can always find some cute stuff when I shop online.  Shopping in the store makes me crazy, so online shopping is for me.
 

 
Here is a rundown of what I got...
 
Waverly Print Scarf - Navy & Cream
Spiked Stretch Bracelet - Gold Tone
Show Off Bow Ring -  Gold Tone Size 7
 
So do you all like this stuff???? 
 
Well, I'm giving it all away to one lucky reader!!!!!  SURPRISE!  Okay so here is the scoop. 
 
Go to my Facebook Page (just click the word Facebook and the link will take you there).  Here are the 4 things you will need to do to be entered...
 
1.  LIKE my Facebook Page 
 
2.  LIKE the coordinating post on my Facebook page 
 
3.  SHARE that post on Facebook
 
4.  Make a COMMENT on the Facebook page post.  The comment I am asking for is "Insert the exact title of your favorite FASHION post on my blog"?
 
*Once I LIKE your comment, you've been entered*
 
This GIVEAWAY will run until Sunday (March 9th) at 5pm CST.  This is open to anyone in the continental United States.  I will ship this prize as soon as I get the mailing address from the winner. 
 
Good luck to everyone that enters

Thanks for reading!

Julep Maven: March Box

I just signed up for a brand new subscription box.  It combines my love of nail polish with my love of subscription services.  You all should check out Julep. 

I am now a Julep Maven subscriber.  It's $19.99 per month and that includes shipping.  You can also pick what polish or products you'd like in your monthly box.  I think that is such a neat feature.

My first box was FREE with the code: FREEBOX.  I only paid for shipping ($3.99) - such an awesome deal.  And my products were beautiful.  I loved my cuticle serum pen, it's so handy.  I keep it in my desk at work.  So nice to have since I touch paper all day and my hands get so dried out!

Here is a breakdown of what I got in my free box (top left photo)...

Myrtle - Red Cream Polish
Zora - Frosted Pink Pearl
Mighty Nail & Cuticle Serum

The February box had 3 spring-y colors that I'm super excited to try out.  Here is a break down of what I got....

Princess Grace - Papaya Cream Polish
Lizanne - Sea Green Shimmer Polish
Margaret - Light Periwinkle Cream Polish

I can't wait to see what they have in store for next month.  I will make sure to share and update on what colors I got and how I like them. 

Do any of you get the Julep Maven box?  Let me know in the comments, if you care to share.

Thanks for reading!

Origins Ginzing

So this post is going to coordinate with my post that went up yesterday, about the Origins Vitazing for the face.  The product I'm going to talk about today is also from Origins.  It's the Origins Ginzing refreshing eye cream. 

I also like to get this product from Sephora.  Right now I am using up a smaller sample (photo).  I don't use many of these a year, so I am usually good with one pot per year. 

When I apply this to my under eye area it reduces puffiness and makes my under eye darkness less visible.  It's true what they say, it's' so brightening!  And who doesn't want some brightness brought to their under eye area?!

So, do any of you use Origins products?  If so, let me know what your favorite things are in the comments below. 

Thanks for reading!

Origins Vitazing

I've had a love affair with this product for the past three years.  The Origins Vitazing face moisturizer is the best thing ever!  I use this ever day after I use my Proactiv face lotion. 

This face lotion comes out white and melds to your skin tone after you rub it in.  I am even comfortable enough to wear this alone to the grocery store if I want to give my skin a break from foundation.  The tint is quite sheer, but it evens out your complexion a bit. 

I also love that is has SPF 15 so I don't need to worry about using another product on my face when I'm out and about.  I have to walk the dog three times per day, so I like to have a little sun protection on my face.  I have to combat those wrinkles somehow!  haha

Here are a few photos of what the product looks like.  I also worked it into the skin on the bottom right photo so you can see the tone change. 

I like to get my Vitazing at Sephora when they have their 20% sale(s).  They usually have those once or twice per year.  I stock up when these sales happen, just because I KNOW that I will use them up.  I currently have 2 backups on hand, just in case.  They also carry this product at the Origins counters and stores. 

So have any of you tried this product?  I'd love to know in the comments below, if you care to share.

Thanks for reading!

Makeup Monday: Mascara/Manicure Edition

Are you ready for a two for one?!  Well if you are, this is the blog entry for you.  Makeup Monday has been transformed for the better.  Two products in one.
 
First I'd like to have a little chitty-chat with you about my favorite mascara.  I've never paid for high end mascara, if you ask me it's a total waste of money.  Mascara is only good for about 3 months, then it gets pretty dried out and you have to toss it.  I can't imagine paying upwards of $30 for a mascara.  Yikes!  I'm am a happy camper using drugstore brands.
 
My favorite mascara for the past year has been the Maybelline The Rocket in Waterproof.  I have to use the waterproof version because my skin is like an oil slick and my eyelids are no different.  It also seems with waterproof versions of any mascara, it tends to stay in place way better than the non-waterproof versions.  No raccoon eyes by mid-day. 

I tend to lean towards the black mascara.  When I was younger (high school) I always bought brown mascara, but I'm a woman now so black is better for me!  haha 

Anyway, I thought I would include what I did to may nails this weekend as well.  I knew I would get questions, so why not address it now?...  I'm so efficient!

I did the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips, in 02 Hide and Peek.  These are great if you don't want to wait for dry time when you do a manicure.  These nail polish strips are sooooo easy to do, just follow the instructions.  I thought these ones were cute, They look like black lace with a transparent backing.  I love nail art, but I'm not very good at it.  These make me look like an expert! 

So what is your favorite mascara?  Have you ever used the Sally Hanson nail polish strips???  I'd love to know in the comments below, if you care to share.

Thanks for reading!

Sunday Fun-Day

Hello there friends!  Tis I, Emily....  Your NASCAR watching fool. 

Okay can we just talk about the Daytona 500 for a second?!....  I mean OMG, it was amazing. I could have done without the rain delay, but after those many hours were finally behind us it was ON like Donkey Kong!  

If you didn't watch the race, my main man, Dale JR won his 2nd Daytona 500!  Props to him.  I was beaming from ear to ear watching those last few laps. I couldn't be more ecstatic for him and all everyone on the 88 team. 

I hope he can bring home another victory today at Phoenix. You know I'll be watching and cheering along. 

Well lets get back to the post of the day, shall we??  I was asked by a few pals to share some photos of my racing fan-dom. I thought I would share a few photos from the July race in Daytona a few years back. 

 

These are my pals Courtney & Heather. They are big race fans too (obviously). Courtney is actually the one who I me into the sport.  If it wasn't for her I wouldn't watch any sports. Thanks Court!!!!  

We always had so much fun going down to Florida and watching the race. The photo of all of us sitting down is actually close to the start/finish line on the actual track. We even got to write our names on the wall!  How cool is that?! 

Hopefully I will going to another race in Daytona soon enough. I love me racing. The sounds is the best thing ever - if you've ever been to a live race you know what I'm talking about. 

Have any if you ever been to a NASCAR race?  I'd love to know in the comments, if you care to share. 

Thanks for reading!