Sometimes Things Just Don't Work For Me

Okay, so all day yesterday I thought of what craft/project to do to today. I found this awesome idea from pinterest. Marbled Nails! I know. Sounds awesome. In theory. Now It may work for others but it DID NOT work for me. I ended up with nail polish all over my hands and a big mess. It may just be me. So here is my challenge I guess... try it out. If it works for you let me know. I think the idea is fabulous, but for me sometimes things should just stay an idea. This is one of those times. I tried it multiple times. It can obviously be done, but I want to know if the "average jane" can do it. Leave a comment with your experience good or bad. The link is below the picture. She obviously did it, but I wanna know if you have to be a professional or something... or maybe just not me :)

heynicenails.com

Going Natural Bombshell

So I gotta tell ya. I started about 4 posts, but I kept getting busy house shopping and taken care of my little man. So here is something that helped me get ready yesterday.I really wanted a fabulous post since my lovely blog here got featured on Love Notes By Lauryn thank-you doll! Unfortunately life and other plans stopped that. So yes, it's a beauty post. It's a natural make-up curly hair look.  I used two sites. Now, if any of you know me. I'm a black eyeliner girl (a tasteful black eyeliner girl) I have to be pretty darn tan or going swimming for me to skip the black liner. You may recognize my inspiration from Friday Night Lights or Charlies Angels. Miss Minka Kelly. She is sooo naturally beautiful. I know this is kind of a summer look, but I thought it'd be a last summer look.

Visit Glamour for exact directions (but they are very slim)

Make-up: Bronze eye shadow, all over bronzer, darker brown next to lash line, mascara.

Now I got inspired by here hair, but the site didn't really tell you how to pull that off except to advertise a hair product.

So I turned to my favorite hair guru. How to curl your hair with a curling iron: full head tutorial. Now I knew how to do what she was doing for the most part. It's how I curl my hair anyways, but she did point out a couple good tips. Like how to hold the curling iron in the back, how to make it so the top layer doesn't make you look like "Curly Sue", and how much of the ends to leave out.

Now my hair is a little longer than hers so my turned out a little different.  You guys can laugh at me all you want, but I tried to pull the Minka Kelly pose for this post (but clothed). I did it for you. You're welcome. 

Just a side note. My hubby dear was not at work, so since Luke isn't quite to the picture-taking-stage I did this my big ol' camera by myself in the bathroom. Please excuse the quality and the myspace style photo.

I know,

minka kelly 

spot on right?

I know the photo quality is impeccable and the modeling...? 

HA HA! :) (please forgive me, but I had to show the natural look)

This whole blog is about me doing and then sharing. 

Please be kind.

All links from pinterest.com

 Love you Dolls!

Chicken Bruschetta on Ciabatta Rolls

This is a super yummy recipe if I say so myself. It's quick, easy, and looks fancy. It's great for when you have friends over and want to look fancy sham-ancy. Did I mention it is sooooooooooo yummy!

Ingredients: 

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

4 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

4 Tablespoons of  Rosemary Garlic

1 Cup of Bruschetta

4 Ciabatta Rolls 

4 Slices of Provolone (or cheese of choice)

Step 1:Prepare

I used the George Forman Grill to prepare the chicken. You could cook it on the stove in a skillet also, but I prefer the grill just because it's quicker and helps smash down the chicken for the sandwich. I turned my grill all the way up and let it warm. I took the four chicken breasts and put them in a glass pan. I drizzled the extra virgin olive oil over both sides of the chicken pieces (I didn't measure out how much, but it was roughly a tablespoon on each piece). Then I seasoned the chicken with the rosemary garlic. You can season it however you wish, but I found the rosemary garlic paired very well with the bruschetta. I just sprinkled the chicken with it. Once again, I did not measure but it was roughly 4 tablespoons. 

 Step 2: Cut-up The Chicken

I filleted the chicken and then cut it into small pieces. This doesn't have to be cut into perfect squares, but make sure it's small enough for a sandwich. 

 Step 3: Cook Chicken

I spread the pieces across the grill and pulled the top part down. On the grill it only took a minute or two on each side. If you cook it in a pan just make sure that you cook the chicken til it's completely cooked.

 Step 4: Prepare Rolls

Cut your rolls in half. You can toast them before if you desire. I just warmed them in the oven for a few minutes with the cheese on the bottom piece. 

 Step 5: Put It Together

After toasting the rolls I spread the chicken on top of the cheese and then put about a quarter cup of bruschetta on top. I like a lot of bruschetta where my husband enjoys a little less. You may want to make your own bruschetta, but I was trying to keep this short and sweet. 

 ENJOY! 

Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions.

Special thanks to my parents who showed me this lovely sandwich.

Hair Makeover

So today I tried a new hair-do. I got it from a fun website called the small things. She is darling! She has lots of fun hair ideas and other posts. I also tried her "bouncy curled under" look. I love it. It made my hair look way more full. Today I tried the elegant half-up. It only took my 5 minutes and turned out really cute. She has easy to follow videos and is always willing to help on emails. 

The Small Things: Elegant Half-Up

So cute. I found her on pinterest.com

If you aren't a member. Join.

I'm happy to send an invite if you want me to. 

1 Dress+1 Dress=1 FAB Dress!

My fun find is from a darling, talented, beautiful girl (who I happened to go to high school with). 

She took two cute dresses and turned it into one FAB dress!

She claims to have no sewing experience so maybe this is something we can all try.

Check it out! 

I'm also going to feature her darling blog on my button list also featured below. 

Cute Fabric For Cheap Online?

I'm always looking for darling fabric, but can never find any in the local stores. (Although, I've been told the fabric store in Bountiful on Main Street has some cute stuff.)

ANYWHO.

I stumbled across this on my favorite site pinterest.com

Check it out the humble nest: great places to get fabric

Pinterest

I love Pinterest!

I AM OBSESSED! love it. love it. love it.
Thanks to pinterest I had fun getting ready today.
Take a glander

outfit: INSPIRED BY LA VIE PETITE (ALSO BLOG), make-up: DAY TIME SMOKEY, hair :MESSY BUN.

 

I don't look very happy, but I am I promise. Just trying to show the make up and hair. :) 

Oh did I mention I found my next DIY. 

vanilla brown sugar body scrub

(i'll let you know how it goes)