Mani Monday: Prized Possessions from NCLA's Black Market Collection

Disclaimer: I am not a nail blogger or professional (so sometimes I color outside of the lines and my cuticles look a bit ragged). I am merely a girl who LOVES nail polish!

I'm so in love with this latest collection from NCLA, Black Market! As soon as I saw it I knew I had to get them all on to my fingers!  Last week I shared Emerald Bay and this week it's Prized Possessions...{Collection sent for review/feature}

Get Comfort and Style with Vionic Footwear!

 Staying in style and feeling comfortable can be a bit of a balance – literally. A study from Journal of Applied Physiology showed that women who routinely wear high heels are at risk for permanent physiological damage to their knees, hips, back and tendons – so those high high heels we love so much could end up presenting long-lasting damage in the future.

Fab Friday Favorites: Hand Creams! (Fall Into Beauty)

My hands have always been notoriously rough. It's just the way they are. But over time I have discovered that the right cream can make them look good and feel smooth {even if not quite soft}. Plus, regular use of hand cream is sort of important if you plan on taking pictures of pretty polishes on your nails from time to time {which I am wont to do about once a week, usually on Mondays :) }. These are a few of my tried and trues - conveniently separated into drugstore and luxury categories, plus two that I'm dying to get my hands on {particularly because I've tried other products from the brands that are just FANTASTIC}! {Products that were sent for consideration will be noted with {c/o} } 

There's No Excuse for Stubble with Somersets Shaving Oils for Him AND Her!

Now that the temperature is dropping, there's even more reason to snuggle close to your honey! So don’t get stuck kissing your guy’s scratchy stubble! Get him hooked on Somersets Shaving Oils for Men! Available in Original, Extra Sensitive and Tough Stubble, these luxurious oils will leave his skin smooth and hydrated, making him extra kissable! {Products sent for consideration}

Keep Your Special Day Close at Heart with Not Just Any Old Day Jewelry!

It started with a gorgeous bracelet from Oia Jules, and was further fed by a beautiful watch from my father in law, but lately I've been about rose gold ANYTHING! I recently shared my Rose Gold Hammered Bar necklace from Isabelle Grace's Wear and Share Pink Collection, and today I'm sharing another pretty, sentimental rose gold piece... from NotJustAnyOldDay.com {product sent for consideration}.

My Journey To A Better Me: (Not So) Extreme Measures with Bodies byDesign Atlanta

I previously opened up about my struggles to loose weight and my body image issues, and while I share updates fairly regularly on Instagram, it's been a while since I've given any sort of updates here, so here goes...

Since I wrote that initial post in late March, I lost seven pounds and then promptly gained it right back, then lost 10 and gained it right back after I sprained my ankle in early August. I'm happy to say that I'm now 12 lbs down and have kept it off for well over a month now! It's a small victory in the grand scheme of things {really a mere drop in the bucket in relation to the amount I'd ultimately like to shed}, but it's a victory nonetheless.