By Katrice Let's face it, Valentine's Day has long been designated as the holiday centered on her. But, he has things he'd love to receive too. Just ask him. {via Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, February issue} ...
By Katrice I received a 4 oz. Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist in an event gift bag last fall and have used it a couple times without noticing any particular benefit to my hair. I didn't think much about it because I was using it at times when I had little expectation. But, yesterday morning, my hair needed a extra boost to...
By Katrice Whenever I feel like leaving my office and heading to a mall, it's been a rough day. I mean ... I love to shop in general, but knee-jerk spending, i.e. retail therapy, is not a habit I want to fall into. So, I'm constantly looking for new ways to brush the long day off my shoulders after a tedious 8 hours...
By Katrice I've been so busy that I haven't had time to wish my blog a Happy 2nd Birthday!! But, not too busy to plan a special event to commemorate the occasion. I hope that you will join me on Feb. 23rd at 6:30 p.m. for The MVL Social. Come out for a couple hours to the free soiree, sponsored by Atlanta Tribune,...
By Katrice I think I knew this in the back of my mind, but it took photographer John Stephens to say it for it to shift to the forefront: The story of a blogger photo is key. I know that we {bloggers} love a good outfit. But, how many times have you been scrolling through images in a post and started to wonder what the...
By Katrice I've been searching for a staple opague polish in a nude shade and I think I've found one that can transcend the seasons with me. Essie, Sand Tropez is perfect because it gives my hands a clean look without being too stark or chalky. The color is actually a mix of taupe and slate, and I was able to achieve a nice...
By Katrice This morning I walked by the mirror and thought to myself, "Hmph ... my shape isn't so bad after all." Truth be told, I later attributed it to what I was wearing — a loose fitting tank, long cardigan and leggings — articles of clothing that, in unison, are extremely forgiving. Just a few days ago, passing the same mirror, I noted that...
By Katrice {Empty Veronese picture frame after the evacuation of the Louvre in 1939.} During my recent vacation, I was determined to spend every bit of my free time catching up on the documentaries I'd been queuing on Netflix for the past few months. I'm an information fiend, so one search or revelation always leads me on a subsequent search or into digging...
By Katrice {Source} I loved this post on RunwayDIY.com so much that I had to contact Arianna about mirroring it. I discovered the site just this morning and I'm completely taken. I already have a small list of projects from browsing just a few of her posts. First up, this Alexander Wang-inspired hardware clutch. I'll post pics of the finished project. DIY...
By Katrice Design Essentials has the answer to our on-the-go hair care needs -- a spectacular gift set of mini products compact enough for your purse or luggage. And you may just be lucky winner one! Design Essentials hair care system encompasses products engineered to infuse hair with a natural balance of vitamins and protein that promote movement and manageability for a myriad of hair types. Gift...
By Katrice This spring H&M will rebrand it's plus size collections as H&M+. Formerly, Big is Beautiful, the new moniker signals that at H&M fashion will always come before size, according to the brand whose philosophy is to bring you fashion and quality at the best price. H&M+ will include a range of versatile, modern essentials — the a flirty blazer and perfect long sweater as well...
By Katrice {My grandmother, as a young woman in the background, and my mom} It's that time again. The moment when we feel inspired by the newness of year and want to mark it by declaring some type of commitment to changing things within and around us. It's normal; I'd wager to say, we've all done it. Over the past few years though,...
By Katrice {Source} This photo will be going on my inspiration board. I am committed to giving my hair a break over the next six months with twists, pin ups and head coverings, and Ms. Ambrose's turban {here} is just the inspiration I needed. ...
