Lisa Taubes, my favorite jewelry designer!

I wanted to take a few minutes and share with you my all time favorite jewelry designer, Lisa Taubes!

Lisa creates beautiful jewelry, my favorite pieces are the silver and gold chain link necklaces.

Another beautiful creation of Lisa Taubes is the silver or gold chain link necklace with gemstone inspired pendants, too too beautiful! 

Check out her website! 

Her jewelry is so shiny and beautiful!  I wish I could purchase so many of her pieces! 

What are your favorite jewelry designers? 

Cinco De Mayo celebration

I had so much fun this weekend, I went out to dinner and drinks with my girlfriends! We went to Mexican food and Margaritas, and I can't remember the last time I had such a great time! Sometimes, it's just nice to let your hair down and act a little crazy! 

 It's nice to have girlfriends that you can be yourself around, and just have fun! 

We enjoyed some super yummy Cucumber Margaritas! These are a must try! I think these are perfect for some upcoming lakeside drinks! 

Talkin' spray tans Bish!

First off, I am going to start by saying, "I am white", not just a white girl, but Nordic white, legs as white as snow! You know what I mean? Surly someone feels me on this one! 

I used to go to the tanning bed, eeek, I know right?  Half cray cray.  But my skin really did not tan well and I just felt like I might be aging prematurely! No one wants that! Right!

I have tried some sunless tanning products, but I feel like they are so hard to apply.  I always have streaks and uneven application! 

One of my fav products that applies the easiest (out of the bazillion) I have tried is 

Sunlab Sunless Tanning.  Apply with gloves girls! If you don't want tan palms. This product applies pretty evenly and dries quickly.  This lasts for about four days for me! 

Next up, Mystitic tan!  Not a fan!  The application is uneven, the color usually turns out orange-ish, and  it has been my experience that the tan does not last long (Which is usually a good thing).  This tan lasts a few days, at best for me.  I say, it's not worth the money.

My favorite spray tan is done by my tanning lady!  She applies the sugar-cane based tanning spray, herself, and does a flawless application.  I always recommend getting a spray tan done by a person! 

The tan is applied via airbrush, takes about 10 minutes, and last for up to one week for me!  The cost is about $35, but well worth it to be beautiful and tan for your weekend or up coming event! 

Exfoliation is they key to a great tan!  My favorite exfoliator is a cheap, yummy smelling, Coconut Lime Body Scrub from the Tree Hut! Purchased at Ulta for $6! 

What are some of your favorite tips and tricks for sunless tanning?

Botox

Yep, I get Botox! I started getting Botox when I was 28, I got it for about a year.  Then I was like, "Wait, I am to young to be getting Botox!".  So, I stopped and just recently started doing Botox again (I am 31). 

I have tried Dysport in the past, however, I do not think that Dysport lasts as long for me as Botox. 

Dysport is just another product line of botulinum toxin.  

I get Botox just about every 3 months.  I think that it may last a little longer then 3 months for me, but, as soon as I see movement in my forehead...I have to go in for more!  I think Botox is very addicting!  I just love how smooth it makes my forehead, and my makeup goes on flawless and looks beautiful! 

I usually do not share my Botox habit with any one, I like to keep it a secret! But, since I don't really know you-I thought I would share! Right! 

My experience with Botox:

1. I only go to someone I trust.  Maybe you have some friends that can recommend an RN or MD that they trust and have gone to themselves.

2. Having an MD or an RN do my injections really does not make a difference! They key is going to someone that has experience and awesome costumer satisfaction! 

3. More expensive does not mean better results.  Like I said it is all in the skill level of the provider. 

4. Is it painful? No, not really.  I just don't like needles by my eyeballs! 

5. Botox or Dysport is not with out risk, check this picture out:

Droopy eyelid!  Not cool! This can happen if the injectable is placed to close to the eyebrow, or too much volume is used to close to the eyebrow. 

6. Bangs are cheaper then Botox! 

This has been my personal experience with Botox and Dysport (Not the eyelid, that's not me).  This is just my thoughts on cosmetic injectables.  I am by no means giving medical advise.  This is just me talking about me. 

Let me know what your thoughts are on cosmetic injectables! 

My first time Paddle Boarding!

I went Paddle Boarding for the fist time this last weekend!  I have been wanting to try Paddle Boarding for, well, for ever! I took a level one stand up Paddle Boarding class at my local river.  The class lasted about two hours, and I'm not going to lie, I was a little nervous about standing up on the board.  I think my biggest fear was falling in!  (Which would be freezing, this time of year)! 

The class lasted about two hours, we talked about how to turn, paddle, how to get on the board if you fall off! By the end of the class I was loving it! Except for almost hitting a docked boat-oops! 

Now my only issue is deciding which Paddle Board to get! So many cute ones to pick from! 

Next class I am going to take is:

Stand up Paddle Boarding Yoga! Um, maybe. 

One of my favorite things about knowing how to Paddle Board, is the fact that I can go anywhere and do it!  Thinking tropical vacation in my near future! 

Have you ever tried Paddle Boarding?  Do you have any tips for buying a board?  What has your experience been?  I would love to hear your thoughts!

XOXO

B 

My Live Via Instagram

I just got hooked on Instagram!  I know, a little behind the times, right! But, I am loving it!  I am having so much fun checking out other peoples photos, finding blogs to follow, adding my own fun photo's!  So cool.

Here are some of my recent photo's, or as I like to say,  "My life via Instagram". 

Starting a collection of Koozies!  

How cute is this little bow tie Koozie! 

Hercampusshop.com

I've been gettin' my beach cruiser on! 

You know it, loading up my own bike all by my self! 

Chloe has been loving her new raspberry harness and no jingle collar!

From : http://www.shopmimigreen.com

Enjoy some Calypso!  This is one of my favorite treats!  It comes in so many yummy flavors, you guys must try some-soon! 

Hope you guys join me on Instagram!  Click on the button in the upper right, to see my life via Instagram!  BrookesBlondeReality.

Rockstar Pedicure

I am so looking forward to getting a Rockstar Pedicure!  I just heard about this gel pedicure, it is so pretty!   I could not wait to share with you guys!

You can even get an Ombre type glitter application, that goes from dark to light!  

The best thing I have found about gel polish is, it lasts and lasts!  (If done properly).  

My gel manicure stays looking great for up to 12 days, usually.  I find that Gelish brand polish lasts the longest for me and my nails.  Working as a nurse my nails are subject to lots of wear and tear for washing, chipping, and just plain hard work - ya know what I mean? 

Have you had a Rockstar Pedicure before?  Did you love it?  Tell me your thoughts!