Emmy-Winning Colors at Rent the Runway!

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Red Carpet Styles

Laundry by Shelli Segal Hudson Gown

Badgley Mischka Blush Belle Gown

Solace London Black Mason Gown

Badgley Mischka Emerald Scarlet Gown

Badgley Mischka Navy Constellation Gown

Cents of Style Life Is Series...Life Is Beautiful

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As part of Cents of Style's "Life Is.." campaign, I wanted to show you my "Life Is..." slogan: 

Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful

In 2013 our family suffered 2 unexpected heartbreaking losses.  With those losses, I, like many other people who have lost someone, made promises to embrace life's moments, appreciate those around me and to take care of myself.  For a few months those promises lasted.

Everyday life and stresses made the days pass quicker.  Taking time to look around and feel the beauty of life stopped.  My days were filled with just accomplishing and getting over daily tasks.  I never did get around to take care of my health.  I've had a known thyroid issue for a few years and there have been a few times I would be really sick for unexplained reasons. Soo sick I went to the ER.  I've known of my issues but I had cast them aside to deal with them later.

In October 2014, things changed.  I got sick again, but it was different.  Without going into deeper details.  I thought it was it for me. I felt like my soul was leaving.  All I could think about was that I should have given my children and husband more of me. I could have been so much more for them. 

I got better, but after a few tests they still didn't know what was wrong.  I felt betrayed by my body.  Most days I would stay in my bedroom in the dark.  Going out was difficult.  I would then go back to the ER two more times within 2 months.  The doctors would find different things wrong with my body but not the source of my initial problem.

My January birthday passed and nothing changed.  By February, the birth month of my two children, I decided I wanted to feel life again. With time, the patience and support of my husband and children, and a few huge lifesyle changes, I have gotten better, but I'm not 100% the same.  Now I take the time to appreciate life, even the simplist things. Life is too beautiful to spend it in a dark room all alone in despair.

I chose Life Is Beautiful as my slogan because I truely believe that life is beautiful and should never be taken for granted.

Life Is Beautiful. Life is too beautiful to miss.

Life Is Beautiful.  Be a part of Life's Beauty!

What is your "Life is..." slogan? 

Cents of Style

Seven Magic Mountains

"Nothing’s ever been done without criticism. Every great change, every great … whether it’s revolution or evolution of things … there’s always criticism of it. And there’s always that, ‘I don’t like change’ kind of mentality. But you have to be able to take that and say you know what in the long run they’ll see what’s going on, they’ll see what’s right, and they’ll understand." -KAEPERNICK

A Day at Julian Mining Company

Julian Mining Company was a very fun and education sidetrip during our trip to San Diego. We did gold mining as well as gem mining, which my kids loved!

 

There is a cute little store with the coolest items! Like animal shaped slingshots!

There are fun animals.

Pura Vida

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BEST SELLERS

Pura Vida's Beach Clutch With NEW custom styles to choose from, Pura Vida's Beach Clutch is your new go-to summer bag! Carry all of your beach essentials with you for a fun day in the sun. Live Free, Pura Vida! *Includes a free randomly selected bracelet with purchase. • Water Resistant Interior Lining • Custom contrast zipper with leather pull • Leather Pura Vida patch • Fully lined with 100% cotton • Product measures: 12 in W x 9.5 in H

Pura Vida's Friendship Pack Save some cash by purchasing bracelets in this custom style pack that is made up of our ten best-selling originals! Wear them all together or mix and match your favorite combinations. Pack Includes Our 10 Best Sellers! • Coral Reefin' • Seafoam Seamonster • Hakuna Matata • Berry Cute • Wish You Were Here • Life in Color • Changing Tides • Abalone Obsession • Beach Life • Color Collage

Pura Vida's Yoga Girl Pack This pack was designed by Rachel Brathen, New York Times best-selling author, motivational speaker and international yoga teacher. Known to her 2 million social media followers as @Yoga Girl, she travels the world teaching and inspiring people across the globe to live a life of balance and self-love every single day. 10% of the proceeds from her pack will be donated to 109, a non-profit organization that supports global missions to combat the greatest social and environmental challenges of our time. Pack Includes: • Seafoam Braided • Beach Life Original • Gold Feather Strawberry • Solid Neon Pink • Flat Braided Pacific Blue

WARBY PARKER x KILL SCREEN

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. The Game: Worb Capturing Warby Parker's and Kill Screen's love of design and entertainment, Worb hits the sweet spot of being both simple and fun. Its graphic elements are beautiful yet unexpected. The object of the game is to match and clear groups of like-colored balls in a bowl. The bowl is set on a work desk—ironically, a great place to play—that features made-up books with distracting titles (consider them a challenge!), a pair of good-looking glasses, and the always-important "tilt" button. The Glasses: Burke in Glacier Grey The limited-edition glasses, Burke in Glacier Bay (a best-selling frame reimagined in a new hue) are crafted from premium cellulose acetate and equipped with lenses that have anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings—which conveniently reduce the glare from screens. (Score!) Inside the frame's temple is an embossed Kill Screen logo in their signature red. Also included in the bundle is a custom lens pouch with artwork featuring the Kill Screen logo cleverly deconstructed into minimalist lines and shapes. The Pairing: A Shared Love Their not-too-serious attitudes, closely aligned creative spirits and a love of their products—glasses and games—made the collaboration between the two companies a logical and natural fit. The Kill Screen limited-edition glasses are a wonderfully tangible representation of both companies spirit of independence and innovation in their approaches to product design. Warby Parker co-CEO and co-founder, Neil Blumenthal, says, "We plan on getting fully addicted to this game." The Bonus: Giving is Good As always, for every pair of frames sold, Warby Parker distributes a pair to someone in need.

Burke in Glacier Grey

New Video Game and Limited-Edition Eyeglasses from Kill Screen and Warby Parker

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