Happy Friday, Mes Amies!

It is mild here in costal Massachusetts. By mild, I mean its in the mid 40's. For new England in February, that is unseasonably warm. 

It got me realizing that I'm unintentionally manifesting spring. What do I mean by that?

Well, here its far too cold to be wearing any cute spring clothes. My southern girls....you are envied!

Still though, I'm "all set" with all of my heavy, winter clothes. I noticed that there are little ways I'm trying to bring spring in.  These are the little signals that I'm sending out to the universe to let it know that I am ready for more sunshine, chirping birds and flowers in bloom.

Wearing a lighter, floral perfume

Today, for the first time in a while I put on my Chanel 19 perfume. This is so light and airy. Such a nice change of pace from the heavier winter fragrances. 

This is how I'm trying to manifest spring into reality. I'm so ready for the tress to bud, rainy April days and the first blooms of May.

What about you?

XO,

SheShe

 

Hi Mes Amies, Happy Friday.

We are in the midst of another snow fall here. Decoy loves it, but I’m ready for Spring. Which , by the way, the first day o spring is in 28 days!

Wednesday, my mom and I were in Boston. The skyscapers make legitimate wind tunnels. It was SO COLD.  I actually stopped to buy a new hat.

Anyhow, Its been a minute or two since we did a Friday Five. I really liked the questions this week, so lets do this!

 1)  What fictional character would you like to sit down and have dinner with, and why?

Hmmmm, Interesting question. Probably Nick Caraway from “The Great Gatsby”. I’d love to hear all about Daisey , Gatsby and the 1920’s.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Kevin Aucoin and Farrah Fawcett. I respect and admire each of them. Its completely different reasons for why I admire each of them though.

3) What historical figure do you wish you could have met?

Admiral Chester Nimitz . The battle of Midway was the turning point of WWII. The steely nerve that this man had to of had in order for this to happen is beyond what I can fathom.

4) What actor would you like to have participate in your next games night?

Steve Carrell, no explanation necessary.

5) If you could have any band perform at your next birthday party, which band would it be?

The original Beach Boys. Mike, Brian, Dennis, Al & Carl. My favorite band of all time.

 As always, I’d love to hear your answers. Stay safe and warm and have a lovely weekend!

XO,

SheShe

Hey loves!

I'm so sorry I wasn't here yesterday.

I was busy buying a brand new car.

I'm the proud new owner of this brand, spanking new GMC Terrain.

I'm SO happy.

We'll be back to normal business here tomorrow !

XO,

SheShe

Yahoo, its Friday!!!!

Its also almost Valentine's Day!!  I hope that you have a lovely Valentine's Day however it is you celebrate it.

Even when I was single, I loved Valentine's Day. Why? Because it meant that the half way point of winter had already passed.  Yes, by Valentine's Day we are closer to the 1st day of spring than we are the 1st day of winter.

That brings us to today's post. 

We are in the thick of winter. We've lived for months now in the cold. We've spent so much time in heated buildings. For most of us, we are fighting dry, dull flakey skin. If you are as sick of that as I am, today's post is for you. 

This routine works very well for me. I do this about once a week and it has made all the difference.  

The first thing I do is dry brush all over before going into the shower.  I've talked before about the many benefits of dry brushing. ( Read That Here )

I'll turn up the heat in my bathroom ( because you are in your birthday suit!) and spend about 10 minutes dry brushing.

Once I finish dry brushing, I hop into the shower. 

This is when I use the best exfoliator that I've ever tired.

Find Paula's Choice Here

If you find that your elbows and knees are particularly dry and ashy, you might need one other step.  (been there!) For me, Cliniqiue's 7-Day Scrub is the best for this.

7- Day Scrub

Aside from helping you to not look winter dull, these steps are always what you should do if you'll be sunless tanning. Removing dead, dry skin will insure an even , streak free tan.

I hope that everyone has a great weekend that is filled with LOVE!

XO,

SheShe

 

 

Hi! Happy Mid-week!!

Did any one try the stuffed eggplant that I shared yesterday? Good Stuff.

So, I bought myself a new outfit recently. I don't typically do that. Usually, I purchase individual pieces and then put them together with pieces that I already own.

Maybe its the prolonged home confinement, but I just had the urge to get an entire new outfit. Its no where near time to bring out the spring clothes, but I was tired of the same old, same old.

Everything here is from Nordstrom. (Big shock, I know) 

Pointed Bootie

Slouch Shoulder Top

There you have it, its cute huh? Do I have anywhere (aside from work) to wear it? Well no. However, gawd willing, my hubby will be vaccinated sooner than later. Once that happens, its ON 😃. 

I hope that you are having a great week!

XO,

SheShe

Yikes!

We are a day behind here. Sorry, Mes Amies. We had our first sizable snow of the season here on Sunday. That sort of threw a monkey wrench into the works.

Although, I think that today’s post will certainly make up for it. Today, I’m sharing with you one of the meals that my hubby requests most.

Risotto stuffed eggplant. Friends this is SO good.

One thing I love about this recipe is that you can make it vegetarian. You can make some of them with meat, some without all in the same batch. My hubby loves it with the sweet Italian sausage. I prefer mine without it. I can make us both what we like all in one meal.

Also, this freezes incredibly well. I double the batch for the very reason of making a freezer meal with half of it.

If you do decide to do this, you’ll want to cook it from frozen in a 400 degree oven for 1 hour.

 I’m not going to go into detail as how to make risotto or marinara sauce in this post. Those are both considerably basic recipes that most folks already have a preferred method of preparing. Also, not that I'd encourage using premade risotto or marinara sauce. However, if you need to make this into a quick & easy week night meal, that's how to do it.

As always…. No long, drawn out story! On to the recipe!!

Ingredients:

-2 Full size eggplants or 6 Italian Eggplants

-4 TBS of Olive Oil

-2 Cups of cooked Risotto

- 1.5 Cups of marinara sauce

-1 Cup of shredded mozzarella

- 1 TSP dried basil

-1/4 C grated Parmesan Cheese

-2 TBS Panko Bread Crumbs

- Salt & Pepper to Flavor

-3/4 cooked, ground sweet Italian sausage (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 °F. Cut the eggplants lengthwise in half. Use a paring knife to remove most of the pulp, turning the eggplants into a bowl shape. Cube half of the pulp and set aside.

Place eggplants on a parchment lined, rimed baling sheet. Baste each eggplant with olive oil. Top with a dash of salt. Place in over for 40 minutes.

While the eggplant is in the over, mix together cooked risotto, marinara, basil, reserved eggplant pulp, mozzarella cheese and sausage if you are including it.

Fill the eggplants with the risotto mixture, top with parmesan cheese and Panko Crumbs. (If freezing, this is your last step) and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Enjoy!!

XO,

SheShe

Hip Hip Hooray, it's Friday!!  Its also my brother Sean's birthday, Happy Birthday, Sean!

I fully admit that I feel pangs of envy when I see bloggers who hail from down south when they start showing their spring fashions this time of year. In the year 2008, I was in the Buckhead section of Atlanta for work for the entirety of both February & March. It was positively glorious. It averaged between 70-80 degrees. The grass was green and the dogwoods were in full bloom.   I remember thinking "Oh, so THIS is spring!!"

Now, I'm back in Massachusetts. February & March mean biting cold, snow , ice and no sandals or 70 degree days anywhere to be seen.

Such is life, play the hand that you dealt.   Here in New England, that means another 2 months or so of cold weather dressing.

Which brings us to today's post. I've discovered the most comfortable and simultaneously stylish boots, ever.

They are Pikolinos Find Them Here

I first discovered this brand during Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale this past summer. I saw a pair that I loved (bottom right in photo). The price was right, so I decided to give them a try. Because the Anniversary sale is in the summer, I sort of forgot that I had these. I didn't wear them for the first time until the end of November. The first time I put them on though, I was in love. I cannot stress how comfortable they are. I had them on all day. They felt as if they had already been perfectly "broken in".  I didn't even change into sneakers prior to taking Decoy for his walk.

They are made from supple, genuine leather. The inner lining is also leather with a very cushioned insole.

After Christmas, I decided to put one of the Nordstrom gift cards that I received toward another pair (top right). Once again, Pikolinos did not disappoint. I even said to my husband " I have a feeling that I'll still be wearing these boots 5-10 years from now."  They really are that well made.

I'm happy to see that this brand also makes sandals. I'll be trying those as well. Even if its not for another 2-3 months. 😉

Have a beautiful weekend, babes.

XO,

SheShe

Friends, we have no time for introductions or chit-chat at the beginning of this post.

Why? Because you need to get to your local Sephora or Ulta NOW!

Okay, perhaps I'm being dramatic for effect here. But you guys....this is my new favorite palette of all time.

Why?

The colors are SO versatile and the formula is so blendable.  If you are new to makeup, or just not super comfortable with your application skills, this is a failsafe product.

The colors will look good on every complexion. I'm 41, when I see the neon palettes with glaring glittery shades, I know that those are not for me. However, this is! Its perfect for the day at work, or for a date night out.

Its a large palette. You get your money's ($45) worth and then some.

Its LONG wearing. Yesterday, I put it on at 5:30 am. I snapped this picture right before I left work at the end of the day.

    XO,

SheShe

Happy Monday and Happy February. We a just chugging along through winter here. 

Today I am going to share some new (to me) makeup that I am LOVING. Everything here I have and LOVE. Everything here I highly recommend.

First up is Fenty's Pro Filt'r Powder Find It Here

Once you are over 30, you REALLY need to dial back the loose powder. It settles into fine lines and makes them much more pronounced. 

Well, this powder does the exact opposite. It does in real life what a filter does for your photos.

Next up is my new favorite eye palette..

Tarte's Juicy Amazonian Clay Palette Find It Here

I love, love, love Tarte's eye palettes. The formula is always spot on and they are always so blendable. This new release is just as fantastic as the palettes that it comes after. These colors are flattering on pretty much everyone.

Moving right along,

We have the Jet Lag Mask by Summer Friday's Find It Here

Girl, this is a new HG product for me. My "dry as an alligator" skin soaks it right up. I put it on before bed and its still working in the morning. 

Next on this list is Color Pop's  Hyaluronic Concealer  Find it Here

If you told me that my favorite concealer ever would cost less than $10.00 , I'd never of believed you, but its true. This covers my dark circles, doesn't crease or crape and comes with one of the most inclusive shade ranges that I've seen.

Lastly, 

We started with Fenty and we're ending today with Fenty.

Fenty's Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara    Find It Here

The name tells you everything that it does. The name doesn't lie either. It does everything that it claims. Rhianna did not mess around when she created her line. 

So, there you have it babes. Happy week to you all.

                                                 XO,

                                             SheShe