Did you happen to watch the Grammys?

I watched and enjoyed every minute of that well produced award show. In a world 🌎 full of chaos we all need a “break” from it. My mind was focused on the moments and eyes entertained. Music 🎶 is a beautiful thing!

Before the show started I watched the pre- show on E Entertainment and enjoyed the interviews. I was worried about Laverne Cox’s nipple which seemed like it was ready to give us a peek. But somehow it stayed put.

Now let’s talk about the fashion and the faces!

Here are my beauty and fashion thoughts from the Grammys show!

Miley Cyrus is a true chameleon! I love her longer styled like a combination of old Hollywood and new. Her dress was 🔥 fire!

Maluma looked classic yet sparkling in Dolce & Gabbana.

Janelle Monae looked stunning in metallic gold. One of my favorites!

I am not certain what was his name of the singer but I kinda liked the suit in the lime green hue. It was totally unexpected for a guy.

Taylor Swift… looked OK. The black Hollywood like gloves made the outfit. I was not wild about the white Schiaparelli gown.

Taylor’s lips were in her usual red lipstick 💄 hue. So predictable! While it is a classic I wish she punched up her lip color with some bold other hues.

The fashions of white, black and golden ⭐️ and silver hues … so glam and stunning!

But a trend that’s been trending awhile is what I call “Panty” evening gown or dresses. Why? Can’t we leave something to the imagination?

Oh and the breasts! While I love 💕 and appreciate mine. I don’t need to see theirs flopping out or playing peek-a-boo!

But the best part for me was seeing Celine Dion walking out on stage with her son. It was wonderful to see her and for the music industry to give her some ❤️ LOVE.

The makeup was impeccable and hair was on point too. Some must have had facials and other face treatments for a month before the show.

How about you? Who were your favorites?

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Don’t judge me…

Please!

I’ve been playing Christmas music 🎼 for two days. In the car, in my business and at home.

I’m so ready for some happy! Aren’t you?

These pandemic times are making me restless a bit . Sleepless for sure. My mind never seems to turn off. I long to make holiday cookies and put up the festive pretty lights and decor. I see in social media people I follow are already decorating and some even have their tree 🌲 up since Halloween. Stores, TV commercials and shopping shows have been showing all things Christmas and Christmas gift ideas BEFORE Halloween too.

I think this is going to be a very different kind of Christmas, Channukah and New Year’s Eve. All the things we love and people we love ❤️ have to be put on hold.

How about you? Do you feel the same way too?

I think we need a little Christmas right this very minute! And enjoy the beauty of the season and the view.

Age is just a number!

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With all the comments all over social media and hearing conversations all around me from Sunday’s Super Bowl 2020… for what it’s worth I decided I have to weigh in!

While I am not into sports. I am into my job and career and So I tuned in  and watched the Halftime Show with singers 🎶 Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.

The two things I heard most were all about the clothing the two halftime stars ⭐️ wore and performed in and how it wasn’t child 👶 🧒 friendly. In fact that their style of dress was vulgar and disappointing. I know little ones and teens don’t need to really see all that shaking and sexy barely there clothing. I get it. But most adults watch and go to the game.

The one thing I’d like to remind everyone offended is… it was a PERFORMANCE and they were asked to perform, entertain and give the crowd (who paid so much $ money 💵 for a ticket for the game) their monies worth!!!

I am far from conservative but I do know entertainers need to entertain and dress that way! Ala Viva Las Vegas and anywhere else performers perform!

I thought all their efforts and hard work paid off! It’s not easy to dance, sing, jump, and fly across a stage on their knees and SING  in front of hundreds of people!!!

The second set of comments was about women and how we are NOT done when we turn 40+ and that we STILL have so much in us and that we can be sexy!

Some women seemed to PRAISE and some displayed envy (I think) by both singers appearance from head to toe to BOOTY!!!

I don’t know if you caught it on the news but the reason JLo started her part of the show high on a pole was because she felt women need to be high up! Support your girl tribe and show ALL girls  can raise up, rise up and reach for the stars.

While I did not like the part of the show where a male singer tapped her butt cheek with his 🖐hand… THAT was most unexpected and unacceptable to me.

Also the little girls and her daughter in the show did not need to see that in your face dancing 💃 on a stage, with sexy pelvic gestures and it didn’t have to be so long. I like when a singer sings and performs not just shakes her booty for most of the show. How about you?

Do you know what I mean?

At the end of the day… JLo’s lifestyle of not drinking, eating well, regular exercise routine , and lots of makeup and faux lashes and beauty maintenance like $500.00 facials… all are working for her! She is beautiful!

And having JLo’s loyal and talented GLAM 💫Team doesn’t hurt either!

We can learn a lot from Shakira if she shared with us how she stays in shape etc. I (like Wendy Williams said on her show) loved her makeup. It was simple and her skin was lovely too. Those hips and thighs don’t lie. She’s eating well and obviously exercises lots too.  I’d say both ladies are aging beautifully. And they are not letting age stop them from being the best self despite not being 20.

Age IS just a number. Stop counting the years and put down that cupcake!

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While you’re adding Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You and Ariana Grande’s Santa Tell Me back on your Spotify playlist, Katy Perry has a new song you just might want to include. Perry’s Cozy Little Christmas comes with a festive music video featuring over-the-top holiday makeup, too, as expected from Perry. Girl…

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Happy Thanksgiving …thoughts!

As we celebrate thanksgiving day I have a few things to say…

I wish the readers of my blog today and followers too a fabulous and yummy Thanksgiving day. I am happy to have you in my life in some small way.

Next,I’d like to ask is…

What are you thankful for?

I am thankful I opened my eyes and woke up today.It was even sweeter when I heard the glorious Star-spangled banner  anthem outside my window. Today they amped up the volume but it was still  beautiful.I live near a naval base. I am happy I was born and raised in America and happy it is my home.

I am thankful for my lovely family. And darling funny husband. I only wish my twin brother,mom and dad were here to share my days with me.Gosh how I miss them!!!

I am thankful  for ALL the little things in life that can bring us so much joy. The sun,the moon,the stars the smell of fresh cut grass and more.

I am thankful for a roof over my head and food on the table.

I am thankful for bakers and chefs not only for making healthier fresh bread but dessert…yes I have a major sweet tooth!

I am thankful for the farmer I am an avid foodie and so love supporting them and eating fresh fruit and vegetables.

I am thankful for fuel for hot baths and warm showers. Especially with a bit of bubbly like a bubble bath.

I m thankful for music which fills my ear with joy.

I am thankful for the person who invented LIPSTICK! They were brilliant! A swipe of color goes a long way!

I am thankful for fuel to jet around town and jet around on a flight to all the amazing places I get to go for my work and to play.

I am thankful for good health.

I am thankful for all I have learned in life and can’t wait to learn more!

AND…I thank MACY’S for bringing me back home even if it is on the TV screen.LOVE the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade! The 90th year.

A true miracle on 34th street where I used to work! #theresnoplacelikehomeGive THANKS…Not just for today but tomorrow and always!

Have a yummy and beautiful thanksgiving day everyone !

A gift of Music

Have you ever met someone you made an unforgettable IMMEDIATE connecting with from the moment you looked in their eyes?

Have you ever listened to music and thought it was made just for you?

The man George Skaroulis was that face that made such a lovely impression and connection with my heart.From the moment we met while I was guest speaking at a spa show in Las Vegas. Who just happens to be a pianist with the most amazing music that will touch your heart and soul. I have been listening to his music for a couple of years. He’s just come out with a new CD and I simply wanted to share with you.

I think music is another perfect gift. 

I LOVE listening to it in my car,my office and home.I’m sure you do too.I think I love it even more because my mother was a pianist and a vocal teacher.She tried to teach me the piano.But I didn’t think it was cool. At the time…now I know better.With age comes wisdom with time comes an appreciation of her beautiful piano lessons and his beautiful music.

His CD’s are the type of music you hear when getting a massage,fine dining and or at a spa. But wait, no whale music and the ocean…just piano and his magical musical heart to piano keys connection.

I can’t imagine life without music especially George Skaroulis.

Thinking about someone stressed out on your gift list?

Want to make them feel amazing just by music? Give the gift of music.

 

GUYS…Last Minute Gifts for your wife for Mothers Day!

If you’re looking for a few awesome gift ideas? You’ve come to the right place.

if you have not had a chance to get her a gift…Guys you CAN do this!

• Write her a LOVE LETTER or make her a CARD from scratch. You can do it in less than 5 mins. or a bit more.
• Give her breakfast in bed on a faux silver tray (from a party OR dollar store)
• Bake her muffins,fresh cookies or her fave cake.
• Book an appointment for her for a massage, haircut or luxurious makeup session.
• Pull flowers and other greens from your garden and create a pretty bouquet.Tie a pretty ribbon around them.
• Order a few magazine subscriptions  to her fave magazine is a very useful gift. all you need is the postcard that is inside Every new magazine on the news stand.Fill it out,mail it and you’re good to go.
• Draw her a bubble bath complete with fragrant bubbles,a candle,spa music,eye mask and cozy bath pillow.
• SPEND some time with her. Not in the same room watching sports,but actually spend time with her.
• Go to Whole Foods Market by some yummy things. pack a basket with a blanket and have a meal in the park.
• It is all about the LOVING little things! It doesn’t have to be expensive.
• YOU CAN DO THIS! (and with ease) Don’t stress.

The beauty of MOM!

I MISS MY MOM!

I miss her beautiful blue eyes.

I miss her face!

I miss the sound of her unique sweet voice.

I miss her hugs and kisses!

I miss how her face would light up when I entered the room.

I miss her crazy meal concoctions.She wasn’t a gourmet chef and no we were to poor to eat like the rich or sort of rich.She whipped up some amazing meals not amazing by taste.Amazing the way she made it happen and fed us every day in her own Polish-American way! Raising all her children alone after my father died.Taking good care of us.

I miss her style.

I miss her speaking to me in Polish.

I miss taking her out for breakfast,lunch dinner or coffee. She would have gotten a kick out of Starbucks,Tea shops and other cafes and coffee shops.

I miss the sound of her playing on her baby grand piano.

I miss her scent.

I miss the sound of her songs and musical voice.

I miss her smile!

I miss being and FEELING loved by her.

I can go on and on…

DO YOU MISS YOUR MOM? Share the beauty of your mom with me.I can’t wait to hear from you!

Got dry skin,chapped lips,dry cough?

It has been a crazy cold week in not so sunny Florida since the new year began and as I write I am drenched in air beauty and my pretty pink warm bathrobe. Listening to George Skaroulis’s soothing CD named Sanctuary I am creating a beauty sanctuary for me. My new go to beauty product is not a dream anti-aging serum and is not “hope in a jar”…It is a humidifier!

Along side my soothing illuminating salt lamp, my happy Buddha figurine I am feeling healthy and so serene. Keeping the air around me and my family filled with the magic of this inexpensive user friendly humidifier.Your skin gets thirsty just like your body craves water.A humidifier is great for your home,bedside,office,end table,reading nook,hotel room…where a little moisture adds a lot of comfort. Especially in the colder weather we have been having.The humidifier delivers an ultra fine vapor without large or heavy tanks to fill every few hours.

Violife is the name of the brand and it uses a standard 16 oz. drinking water bottle,remove the cap, place the bottle adapter on the bottle and turn down to place in the unit.Another great feature besides the personal mist is it outputs 3 different changing light,for added peaceful looking ambience.

Do you suffer from chapped lips,dry skin,sinus problems,snoring,dry cough or itchy skin? This may just be the healthy thing for you and your new beauty cream.(along with your skin care beauty regime)

Take care of the skin you live in!

Hope you’ll take better care of yourself in this brand new year!