Wearing Floral – Because It’s Spring!

Last Saturday, my boyfriend and I got invited for a family dinner get together at my grandma-in-law’s place.  With runny nose and a hint of fever, I first thought of not going but – Hey!  I don’t want to miss the fun! – I thought.

The weather was nice.  The sun was shining on us although a few balls of clouds were gathered here and there.  Outside temperature was at 14°C, enough to give me the chance to wear something lighter.  And because spring was kicking in and the flowers were starting to bloom, I decided to celebrate that pretty day with a dress in floral prints.

 ❤❤ The H&M floral dress:  ❤❤

I purchased this cute dress at an H&M shop in London, August of 2011.  It was at 60% off the price tag.  Cool deal, yeah?  I’ll let you in on a little secret --- last Saturday was my first time to wear it. *wink*
The wine red bag is from Zarah [purchased in 2008], old pair of black leggings and a black cardigan from Hollywood [the shop downtown, not the US of A].

 ❤❤ The pair of ballet flats:  ❤❤

I purchased this pair of flats in the Philippines, March 2010.  Simple, they are.  Comfy?  True that!

Ensuring that you Feel Confident when Buying or Selling a Home

Home intelligence is an area that you may never have considered before now, however, the moment you enter into the world of real estate it can become daunting. Buying or selling a home can be both a financial strain, and an emotional rollercoaster. This is why seeking professional help and advice is the best way forward.

You will never understand the emotions that you can experience when attempting to relocate to another area unless you have been in that situation. Buying and selling houses is a complicated, stressful procedure, which involves many different elements. This is why it is always advisable to seek the help of a qualified real estate agent.

There are numerous benefits to using home intelligence, and once you begin the process you will be glad they are there to help. Buying a new home should be enjoyable, but for many the stress becomes far too much to handle. Using experienced, seasoned real estate agents will ensure that they are there to guide you every step of the way.

Selling your home may be a challenge, however, with the correct help and advice you will be bale to prepare it for sale, and ensure that it is appealing. Real estate agents have many years of experience in knowing what clients like, and what attracts potential buyers. Listening to their guidance can make a massive difference, and enable you to sell quickly.

Tips on Moving Out of the United States

In today's world, more people than ever are on the move.  Long-distance relationships, changing jobs and moving closer to family are just a few of the reasons people pick up and move somewhere else.  Most of the time, the moves are relatively simple and can range from moving a block up the street to across the country.  However, for some people they take the move a bit further and actually move out of the United States into a foreign nation.  While this is a major step in someone's life, there are a few tips to help make the move a smooth transition.

Moving to another country, possibly to work for international companies in Egypt, requires much thought, extremely good organizational skills and, perhaps most importantly, financial resources.  Before moving to another country, a person should have done several months of research into potential jobs, places to live, its laws and customs and other pertinent information.  

If possible, it's always best to have a job lined up in the new country of residence.  If that's not the case, it can be one or two months, and maybe more, before employment can be found.  Many people check out the job market online, or even arrange a trip to the country a couple of months prior to moving.  If working for a major corporation, it may be possible to simply arrange for a transfer to an office or other entity within that country, making the transition much easier.  However, most people who make these moves aren't in this situation, and many are making major career moves or changes.

How To Avoid Running Mascara And Other Ways To Look Good At The Pool

With summertime upon us, it's time to break out the bikinis, margaritas, and flip flops. Can we all agree that summer is pretty much the best season ever? After you get over the initial excitement of it being the season of socially acceptable outdoor drinking, you start to realize summer can be kind of daunting. For instance, your crush might have asked you to go swimming with him. First, you're excited. Now, you're freaking out because you just realized how pale you are. Don't stress. I have a few ways you can look great by the pool without trying too terribly hard.

❤❤ Waterproof mascara. ❤❤

It's kind of the worst thing ever when you put on mascara only to have it ruined by the water. But you don't want to be lame and not swim. So what's the solution? Waterproof mascara. It might take a few tries to see which one works best for you, but the good news is there are a ton of options! Waterproof mascara usually goes on a bit thicker so you can also trick people into thinking you have eyeliner on as well. Just push the wand up against your top lid to make your eyes pop in the pool!

Got Me-Self a New Dress –White Hearts in Blue with a Pink Bow, too!

In my previous post, How To Save When You’re In Your Spending Mood, I have mentioned my summer dress shopping that has been taking place for the past few weeks.

With twelve new pieces, another one came into our mailbox a few minutes after lunch today.  With eager anticipation, I ripped off the plastic envelope, checked the dress and tried it on.  I gotta say… this one’s heading to my favorite list.

❤❤ The Dress: ❤❤

❤❤ A Closer Look: ❤❤

To be frank, my expectations weren’t that good about this dress.  I purchased it online, eBay to be specific, and for a $6.30 price tag, I thought that it might be an okay piece but not enough to make me go --- wow!  And oh.  Did I mention that shipping and handling came in for free?