tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66860477668683517402024-02-14T12:55:18.730-08:00Innovative EssenceInnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-43382025038920192622010-02-24T19:15:00.001-08:002010-02-24T19:16:44.454-08:00Quick Clothing HaulHey everyone, I know its been a while, but while I was gone, I did some hauling. Nothing much, just some fiew pieces to add to my wardrobe for really great prices. Enjoy.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tMf2Pl_HTNM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tMf2Pl_HTNM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-80868680810985305042010-02-18T00:28:00.001-08:002010-02-18T00:28:39.991-08:00formspring.meAsk me anything <a href="http://formspring.me/DoraTMoua" target="_blank">http://formspring.me/DoraTMoua</a>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-6074976227664001132010-02-09T19:52:00.001-08:002010-02-09T19:52:00.299-08:00formspring.meAsk me anything <a href="http://formspring.me/DoraTMoua" target="_blank">http://formspring.me/DoraTMoua</a>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-391451317352429402010-02-08T21:54:00.000-08:002010-02-08T21:59:17.997-08:00Benefit Concert for HaitiOur church is throwing a benefit concert & all the donations & proceeds will be going to Haiti. Please come join us & bring along all your friends & family. We are inviting local musicians to come and perform. So please come & support & help us raise funds for those who are in need, hurt, & lost. Please contact me if you have any questions.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cxAHSxSnYPE1aCA99haJqU3w3TDQpkrmCEZGjp8Kj34E6HSQaZ99DnrdzSo0w6ptW5kP-3Prwo5FntSU84YgzfxWI7yIllmhqiMd_xfYOM-hQuhQdgWU9BhUKJhm2HBYjH3MjuHfVLw/s1600-h/20664_454452970583_635955583_10948002_4669533_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 423px; height: 546px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cxAHSxSnYPE1aCA99haJqU3w3TDQpkrmCEZGjp8Kj34E6HSQaZ99DnrdzSo0w6ptW5kP-3Prwo5FntSU84YgzfxWI7yIllmhqiMd_xfYOM-hQuhQdgWU9BhUKJhm2HBYjH3MjuHfVLw/s400/20664_454452970583_635955583_10948002_4669533_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436118561494685154" border="0" /></a>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-55388826813478393632010-02-08T17:49:00.000-08:002010-02-08T17:56:57.234-08:00Leopard Print InspirationI recently bought a similar leopard print scarf and I got inspired to do that for my nails. Took me a while but I got it on there with time & precision. Hahah. Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s2.thisnext.com/media/400x400/YARNZ-Leopard-Scarf_1A953877.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://s2.thisnext.com/media/400x400/YARNZ-Leopard-Scarf_1A953877.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4sr2hF19rlVc6dJb7tIFhwDiNrI9UMncxBveMnqjAvuKD3vWaVKEHPhFMGiKy_KkyqPTZiXQHzTDKgV80NG8B9btpdCythL0MnTfI6geGXouTFSrfqSkff5iKzSZJQz8fUu-35_Ch6A/s1600-h/IMG_3284.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4sr2hF19rlVc6dJb7tIFhwDiNrI9UMncxBveMnqjAvuKD3vWaVKEHPhFMGiKy_KkyqPTZiXQHzTDKgV80NG8B9btpdCythL0MnTfI6geGXouTFSrfqSkff5iKzSZJQz8fUu-35_Ch6A/s320/IMG_3284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436056510383062674" border="0" /></a>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-34363789520314200302010-02-08T17:33:00.000-08:002010-02-08T17:45:29.656-08:00Outfit Of the Day (random post)I know,I know, I've been gone forever. And I promised to make videos but I never did. But here I am just doing a quick post of my outfit of the day. Enjoy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nlOGWmbGmqOiAlc_d6SF0GQ8j5LAhwlKtIo0rBBumBoillfWqOpCeWhUOT6VGbAMbRZp-bfXInESb-s6lOAh8DDevWEQX9RL5pT4LXc9fqWSDPWzuZN2npvY9Hl6Dy2_aOCywqW5aEA/s1600-h/IMG_3256.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nlOGWmbGmqOiAlc_d6SF0GQ8j5LAhwlKtIo0rBBumBoillfWqOpCeWhUOT6VGbAMbRZp-bfXInESb-s6lOAh8DDevWEQX9RL5pT4LXc9fqWSDPWzuZN2npvY9Hl6Dy2_aOCywqW5aEA/s320/IMG_3256.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436052595004153314" border="0" /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class=" on down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_JustifyCenter" title="Align Center" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 11);ButtonMouseDown(this);"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Align Center" class="gl_align_center" border="0" /></span></span></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCCMbkZTFzlOdKaS86-fTMkhUA3b8TzqS3yeTTYsR7Iu9eEG5f85WJkayt-tRMn6iEg_QhgL7rKdlKuXnIqHr4tURXnDZdvz9o4aux25H6u_N7nLM4iOibKwLFM-_Zn0wa_dWYLsMXlg/s1600-h/IMG_3253.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCCMbkZTFzlOdKaS86-fTMkhUA3b8TzqS3yeTTYsR7Iu9eEG5f85WJkayt-tRMn6iEg_QhgL7rKdlKuXnIqHr4tURXnDZdvz9o4aux25H6u_N7nLM4iOibKwLFM-_Zn0wa_dWYLsMXlg/s320/IMG_3253.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436052588313990562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z1Nej25yVJzGNDo3wbjnmlXXkzTxGlHBOh1fdSCXoP0eGoJ4xY8-txf3nZNRcMW_uNuq0PrgSDx8Uj3Z42ewVXC_jgzPJErfemAQ7yHeFwCbSlB7lr6yYZwzPu7WDUR9U6ZixqhAk_A/s1600-h/IMG_3252.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z1Nej25yVJzGNDo3wbjnmlXXkzTxGlHBOh1fdSCXoP0eGoJ4xY8-txf3nZNRcMW_uNuq0PrgSDx8Uj3Z42ewVXC_jgzPJErfemAQ7yHeFwCbSlB7lr6yYZwzPu7WDUR9U6ZixqhAk_A/s320/IMG_3252.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436052581314871682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXQXqn7PYZal9PZ8lyEgEqWfxR1sH5B8fYWXOBYlhcZCDRiRK5RHVEZD6FXv883ow9sRYHs7YSKaAD3cDoB5EO2KtvCnWH8gnoBMagGWbVb4b9FQel5MKJZi4p0Bcq-TdjqgD9LVpY-k/s1600-h/IMG_3251.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXQXqn7PYZal9PZ8lyEgEqWfxR1sH5B8fYWXOBYlhcZCDRiRK5RHVEZD6FXv883ow9sRYHs7YSKaAD3cDoB5EO2KtvCnWH8gnoBMagGWbVb4b9FQel5MKJZi4p0Bcq-TdjqgD9LVpY-k/s320/IMG_3251.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436052571706200658" border="0" /></a>Tunic from Forever 21<br />Blazer - not sure<br />Grey Skinny Jeans from Ross<br />Black Cowboy boots from Ross<br />Silver Disk Plated Earrings from Icing by ClairesInnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-58851109090466756312010-01-10T20:26:00.000-08:002010-01-10T22:23:38.466-08:00Hello 2010<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I know today is the 10th day of this new year 2010, but I've been reading everyone's resolutions & recaps of 2009 and I feel like I want to too. I seriously can't believe how fast time has passed by. When I think back, I feel as if I haven't succeeded in anything in life & 2 years have passed by. But I've been thinking & I feel like although I may not be in school, furthering my education, I'm doing what I love for God. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Learning</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">This past year I've learned to become a better person (still working on that), I'm learning to LET GO of the good things & the bad. I'm learning to love myself more than I ever did. I'm learning to balance things in my life (God, Family,Work,etc.) There was so much that happened this year & I just cant believe how fast we're already moving into the new year. </span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br />Life-Changing Experiences</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">This year I had a lot of life-changing experiences. We have a woman's group at church & our coordinator for this past year planned a wonderful woman's sleepover/getaway for us. We ate, we cried, we laughed, went on a hike, dressed up, shared our feelings, and found sisters. What more could I have asked for. We learned to become better wives & how to love our husbands more than we ever did. We learned to understand men, which I'm pretty sure every girl is curious about. And so much more.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">A couple weeks after our woman's getaway, we also attended a </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.womenoffaith.com">Woman of Faith </a><span style="font-family: georgia;">Conference that was taking place in Portland. Not too far from where we all live, but we decided to seize the weekend & make it a sleep over. That weekend was just incredible. There were so many great woman there speaking to us. They shared their most inspiring stories to us & it just touched me so much. I especially loved Sheila Walsh's story & testimony. I've been going through a lot in life, I know I'm not alone, there are tons of people who are going through probably the same thing or even worse. But I just really needed that push & encouragement. Sheila Walsh just really opened my eyes to see what was beyond what I could handle. She showed me how I could lighten my shoulders from burdens that I was holding on to. To just let go of even grudges & pain I didn't even know I had. She was just a HUGE inspiration. Check out the video below if you feel the same way I do.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lmp-zkZMCvQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lmp-zkZMCvQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">During the Woman of Faith Conference, I felt something. I felt a change in me. Something, or someone tugging at my heart. I then knew that God had sent these wonderful ladies to open our hearts & not just that but also our eyes to see the world much more than our own backyard. We were all introduced to World Vision & I just knew I had to do something. I never felt in my life that I was doing any goodness. And this was my chance. So I am now proud to say that I am sponsoring a little girl in Bolivia named Aracely. We have just begun this new adventure & I'm so excited.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Then not too long after the Woman of Faith Conference, I was asked to chaperon our churches youth group as they go to </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://revolvetour.com/">The Revolve Tour</a><span style="font-family: georgia;">. What that is, is a Conference made for Youth girls. It's made to reach out to our girls of today & what they are going through & what they will be going through. They talk about how to deal with boys & that boys are different from girls. It was an awesome bonding time with the girls. I, along with my sister-in-law & cousin went along as chaperon's. I hosted the girls at my house & we would stay up both nights & discuss what we've learned. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to grow a closer relationship with these girls. Again, we laughed & cried & poured our hearts out. It was so life changing to see how the conference impacted their lives. We were so excited to find out that a girl that we had invited to go with us had accepted Jesus Christ & we were over filled with joy. We decided to make plans & make sure this year we will fund raise & work hard so that when the next Revolve Tour takes place again we can sponsor more girls to go with us to hear God's Word & we also want to donate money to </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.worldvision.org">World Vision </a></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;" > "a Christian humanitarian charity organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice." I was just so amazed at how inspired each and everyone of these girls were. I can't wait till next year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Family</span><br />Like I said earlier, I was going through a lot in 2009. So much pain & stress. There were so many times that I would find myself lost & alone. But after Woman of Faith, I learned to Let Go of all that & reunited with my family. After over a year of no contact with my parents & most of my family, We finally started talking again & seeing each other again. I can't say we are doing swell. But I'm willing to slowly work it out. And I'm happy about that. We were able to spend Thanksgiving & Christmas together which is always wonderful. Not just that but God also gave me opportunities to reunite with family that I haven't seen in years. During the summer I was able to attend our HKM Annual Church Conference in Sacramento, CA and I was able to meet up with a whole bunch of people I haven't seen in years. That itself was just a blessing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Love</span><br />My loving husband and I have gone through a lot this year. I know not just us, everyone does. But we had our ups & downs. There were times that God truly tested us. But I'm glad that we surpassed them with His help. I wouldn't be the person that I am today without him. My husband and I are working together each day to become a better spouse to each other. He has his moments and I have mine. But I think there's been so many life changing experiences for me, that he has changed along the way too. Thanks hun, if you are reading this, I love you very much & I can't wait till we hit our 5 year mark. I also can't wait to spend my eternity with you. Love you so much & thanks for dealing with me. You are my everything. And I am excited to go through another adventure with you this new year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">God</span><br />I can't say enough, do enough, or type enough, how thankful I am to have Him in my life. I thank God for everything I have. I know I am not a perfect person. I have my failures and my sins. But yet he never fails me. He accepts me & loves me no matter what. Through those times of pain & sorrow & loneliness, He loved me the most. He lifted me up & took my burdens away. Everyday He is teaching me to love Him even more. Thank you Lord, You are my Abba Father and You are my all in all. Thank You for creating me & guiding me in my every way. You are truly amazing to me. You've closed some doors but every time You do, You open another one. You truly show me Your ways. Thank You Lord. You give me the strength & the courage to do things I've never thought I would. You've showed me how to get passed my fears, & struggles & pray that You continue to. Thank You Lord.<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Quick Resolutions for 2010<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-Get my license<br />-Register for Beauty School<br />-Be Organized<br />-Finish reading the Bible<br />-Spend less & Save more<br />-Eat healthy & exercise<br />-Help the homeless & Volunteer<br />-Keep in touch with Family<br />-Grow closer to God<br />-Smile more<br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /></span>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-32703196584902723222009-12-20T21:45:00.000-08:002009-12-20T22:05:15.025-08:00EOTD: Silver Blues + Outfit of the Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwPH9-4_AdFhQQ5psGmFrmYxppTI4bs2s_xSfnUmGqT1yw8L-DfIgG9p28SGwOAaWsWz0hmrEO2TOJNPp3kroGFwDAbkQYrT5KC7k0ysmO3ivqmnVXZ6pjCR6Jfk8QiCHUm-0UYPSj3Y/s1600-h/IMG_2316.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwPH9-4_AdFhQQ5psGmFrmYxppTI4bs2s_xSfnUmGqT1yw8L-DfIgG9p28SGwOAaWsWz0hmrEO2TOJNPp3kroGFwDAbkQYrT5KC7k0ysmO3ivqmnVXZ6pjCR6Jfk8QiCHUm-0UYPSj3Y/s320/IMG_2316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417564697047364034" border="0" /></a><br />Wow, I sure did have a really busy weekend. I've been cooking, singing, doing makeup. All that fun stuff. But most of all I've been spending time with the people I love. I think thats what matters most. Not just at this time of the year. But every time of the year. This weekend we had our Christmas service & so my sisters & I joined together & prepared a couple of songs to share. I will have the clips of us singing up soon! Other than that please enjoy this look. Lately I've been rushing to church & so I've gotten into this routine of doing my makeup in the car under pressure. For some reason I work better that way. Tell me, are you this way too?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlmdwZt6AkZg-28SbncdOWQ93L8iuK5YE98ka7N4QAsVCxMfE4NBfk9_cxqhWarLeo3x2MPWf-eoDyTJ-ANIAVv662tgYDFIjLuKZT9mAq3tQ6jhV5AsGHwFWCasltWtnBSTi-VBYWXw/s1600-h/IMG_2336.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlmdwZt6AkZg-28SbncdOWQ93L8iuK5YE98ka7N4QAsVCxMfE4NBfk9_cxqhWarLeo3x2MPWf-eoDyTJ-ANIAVv662tgYDFIjLuKZT9mAq3tQ6jhV5AsGHwFWCasltWtnBSTi-VBYWXw/s320/IMG_2336.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417564712419715938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs1vrOZamvSLhGbjLyqFLJjxHhlV-xPpxTyv7OA9Bzu0R6F8YjhHCNLOyA3EQ6Tmk7pebbWGpohuyf_NawfCttZmcN9M4yCE7XTKLbGpZGS7u7UensIYAhxFpZwgFP5QsYjW-eZiBFu0/s1600-h/IMG_2335.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs1vrOZamvSLhGbjLyqFLJjxHhlV-xPpxTyv7OA9Bzu0R6F8YjhHCNLOyA3EQ6Tmk7pebbWGpohuyf_NawfCttZmcN9M4yCE7XTKLbGpZGS7u7UensIYAhxFpZwgFP5QsYjW-eZiBFu0/s320/IMG_2335.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417564710614165186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUSW54wK7lSNnhzpPK7yeWPnQKrV1N6Yh0XObZlBE2Wby7Qc5jgq308BR8OVQdP9Fn0oWTXfztUfitRm6gE_crKiEwwSUMZVa6-Yhae4f5z2Vww3F8AdGAVfWZiW2_ZVP3KLCiV0EbnN4/s1600-h/IMG_2317.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUSW54wK7lSNnhzpPK7yeWPnQKrV1N6Yh0XObZlBE2Wby7Qc5jgq308BR8OVQdP9Fn0oWTXfztUfitRm6gE_crKiEwwSUMZVa6-Yhae4f5z2Vww3F8AdGAVfWZiW2_ZVP3KLCiV0EbnN4/s320/IMG_2317.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417564707324293650" border="0" /></a><br />Heres my quick outfit of the day, my sisters & I wanted to color coordinate for our performances so we agreed on silver & blue. & this is what I came up with out of my closet. Enjoy.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQatiz0eorGCnacZtmVgQHPecJAfwEs0ai6vUPw8CxFLEhrNDv2M6EP2CORheNox7zjFT9BYAXuDjqP5RaGLJFR402rt5L_i1lFejCBOklct-s5ZfhGzbJOznh6nDt661X5ehs67t-LE/s1600-h/IMG_2326.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQatiz0eorGCnacZtmVgQHPecJAfwEs0ai6vUPw8CxFLEhrNDv2M6EP2CORheNox7zjFT9BYAXuDjqP5RaGLJFR402rt5L_i1lFejCBOklct-s5ZfhGzbJOznh6nDt661X5ehs67t-LE/s320/IMG_2326.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417564718333003538" border="0" /></a>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-8176229707865898512009-12-08T23:09:00.000-08:002009-12-08T23:11:08.996-08:00Quick View on Weekend Haul<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pN-mPwxAVO4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pN-mPwxAVO4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I stopped by some stores this past weekend & picked up a few things. Let me know if you want reviews on any of the items I got. Thanks. Have a great week!InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-7483404532895027062009-12-07T00:05:00.001-08:002009-12-07T00:46:37.425-08:00EOTD: Bronze Autumn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjDOyY9jhOoquYLE9M9apuEqjs0xLimAcD11yLGQCwO8euwoyABkRtUCDk423z7uwMUqADyLU3fqUnsw8XuZxrGJZ_zVDhD4y6SxlfpgLvdGiwPBWr2UMfSVLASGzDHqIZaXkBSpREko/s1600-h/IMG_1949.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjDOyY9jhOoquYLE9M9apuEqjs0xLimAcD11yLGQCwO8euwoyABkRtUCDk423z7uwMUqADyLU3fqUnsw8XuZxrGJZ_zVDhD4y6SxlfpgLvdGiwPBWr2UMfSVLASGzDHqIZaXkBSpREko/s320/IMG_1949.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412412257611053010" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDmmH2OjyAioVDhQV0MPzwmfDvjXABZ4mVAwZ0FlsfLZEtMjI4D0xAaJDo4nlIAoptej-RpqkWiLqVrcf-bHTVQgFkE1Rkgwyk4oMQa47twf71bu1o_PhfNzt6y5Ycd1Ek7V7NgiQNJc/s1600-h/IMG_1965.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDmmH2OjyAioVDhQV0MPzwmfDvjXABZ4mVAwZ0FlsfLZEtMjI4D0xAaJDo4nlIAoptej-RpqkWiLqVrcf-bHTVQgFkE1Rkgwyk4oMQa47twf71bu1o_PhfNzt6y5Ycd1Ek7V7NgiQNJc/s320/IMG_1965.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412412253963548482" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUG49UXCshXeNhSnPf9aPi3labB1UXEPW6pPCS0E0mjQBvvbgzM0r8uVP0z4H7T-IXdWYYuiljTwyCTd-6Mt7nsBalygZdBzb__sH2T0iFMNLivTSwTJDQIDPEAZ33st3ULcH4_LQZnxI/s1600-h/IMG_1945.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUG49UXCshXeNhSnPf9aPi3labB1UXEPW6pPCS0E0mjQBvvbgzM0r8uVP0z4H7T-IXdWYYuiljTwyCTd-6Mt7nsBalygZdBzb__sH2T0iFMNLivTSwTJDQIDPEAZ33st3ULcH4_LQZnxI/s320/IMG_1945.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412412250236890930" border="0" /></a><br />So lately I've been going to the library a lot just to check out books for my students and I decided I can look up other stuff too. I decided to type in the search bar MAKEUP. And who knew there would d be so much resources. So I checked out Sephoras Ultimate Guide to Beauty, Skin, & Hair. I found a really pretty bronze look that just inspired me. So here's what I came up with. I hope you enjoy. There's also another look that I'm hoping to do for Christmas or sub for new years. But I'm excited for the holidays. I have a lot going on this month but I'm trying to make time for my blog. So let me know if you'd like a tutorial or not. I've been kind of lazy & plus it doesn't help that Windows Movie Maker wont input my camera video formats for some reason. So I cant edit them at all. What am I going to do? Does anyone know what I could possibly do? Maybe convert it somehow but I'm not sure. Please let me know if you have it figured out. Thanks.<br /><br />Anyways, I've had a pretty long weekend. We have a Christmas program this upcoming weekend so I've been shopping for stuff to make wings for my angels & wrapping empty boxes for presents & also creating a huge star! So I'm going to have to bust out my creativeness. But this is all I can say as of right now. Gotta catch up on some rest and get back to work tomorrow. So have a great week all! And enjoy the holidays with your loved ones!InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-10386376315369309042009-11-29T21:51:00.000-08:002009-11-29T21:56:37.813-08:00Hi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2M84ZGHkD4etRSfPznIravEERVCrvZshsdFU2clJNuC7-3SaIbCebfkC_1ULhRbS2BfIdxUCEcQ4bI2w7ZrAKXFqUHSAe_J1yBQY5UeV_lRTcE-jFrKOWzIPbKWGKMvvYJD2fAEe324/s1600/RNDF.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2M84ZGHkD4etRSfPznIravEERVCrvZshsdFU2clJNuC7-3SaIbCebfkC_1ULhRbS2BfIdxUCEcQ4bI2w7ZrAKXFqUHSAe_J1yBQY5UeV_lRTcE-jFrKOWzIPbKWGKMvvYJD2fAEe324/s320/RNDF.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409771533984603218" border="0" /></a><br />So I know its been a while since I've posted. But I just wanted to come & say how thankful I am for having each and everyone of you who are reading this boring blog. Lately I've been caught up in family parties & get-together's so OI haven't had much time to do much. For some reason I always find excuses to tell you guys. But as we all know life is just too busy & short. Next thing I know its been months since I last posted anything. So I really need to take some time & re-prioritize my life. There are lots of things going on in my life right now. I'm going to work on a BIG update post & let you all know whats going on in my life. Till then take care & thanks to each and every one of you.InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-62399806784989950882009-11-09T21:28:00.000-08:002009-11-09T21:31:00.164-08:00Sing.. Sing a song....Here I am just playing with my new netbook.... enjoy this song.... its one of my favorites.... I miss you guys.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SRATWVYXhVw&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SRATWVYXhVw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-46325643536870458632009-10-24T15:51:00.000-07:002009-10-24T15:57:58.727-07:00Quick Neutral FOTDI gotta go to a funeral today, so heres a quick Face Of The Day. Check it out & tell me what you think. I'll be back soon. Love you all. I miss blogger like CRAZY!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/107/l_3c43708342454881a887814d051a78db.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 237px;" src="http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/107/l_3c43708342454881a887814d051a78db.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/46/l_080a7ddbae9945719ce5afdec9000517.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 383px;" src="http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/46/l_080a7ddbae9945719ce5afdec9000517.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-10101006967061805932009-09-25T17:16:00.000-07:002009-09-25T17:19:44.244-07:00TGIFYay! I got off work early today & I was starting to feel all tired. But my hubby surprised me & he says he wants to take me out on a nice date... dinner & a movie... and its all up to me... so excited! I think we're gonna go and catch "Love Happens"with Jennifer Anniston.... I'm excited... this is a great start to a great weekend... I haven't gone out with him in i dont know how long... So yeah, I also have a birthday party to go to tomorrow... so yeah... not much this weekend hopefully i can just relax.... Gotta go get all dolled up now.. so check up on you all later....<br /><br /><br />Have a great weekend!InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-70791251050867161242009-09-24T21:47:00.000-07:002009-09-24T21:48:40.863-07:00Accumulated Haul VideoJust some stuff I've gotten in the past few months that I haven't used or shared & I am planning to get to. Enjoy.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_azji2byvS8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_azji2byvS8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-43741945072479971572009-09-10T21:39:00.000-07:002009-09-10T21:42:14.966-07:00Maybelline Shadow Effects Review & SwatchesI purchased these a while ago from my local Dollar Tree store & thought why not try these.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NFpVND0sqt4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NFpVND0sqt4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-17079537712911025012009-09-10T21:05:00.000-07:002009-09-10T21:07:52.571-07:00NOTD: Blue,Green, & Yellow<div style="text-align: center;"><br />So I stayed up all night last night doing my nails. Woke up today went to work & came back & they've started peeling & chipping already... Sucks to be me. Enjoy. Sorry the quality is so bad, I used my camera on my phone.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuLJNaOpKkQAB_o4dcra06-bREadfZAPWAVKt6z_s_AC2d4c9giHIFANutygymYKSzGegxblxrMS1qZutnNyGRPKszCmLJw4iZJ8eYVi7g-gyuUqKfR05uN2LdQKx2YMNrIkIWl-zqDYU/s1600-h/p_00268.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuLJNaOpKkQAB_o4dcra06-bREadfZAPWAVKt6z_s_AC2d4c9giHIFANutygymYKSzGegxblxrMS1qZutnNyGRPKszCmLJw4iZJ8eYVi7g-gyuUqKfR05uN2LdQKx2YMNrIkIWl-zqDYU/s200/p_00268.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380056472638174034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeN4CPhPptXyqkcMxQ0w1X3yOGWI8kXwjInM9IgamRmhC9lb-CmltEJLtRtviuyt_QpzZ3q0ycVoQL0PScZCcwch3hAQ2R6M1SWH1F4FmPROHMpRdZBWoWAWV-YkhYR_BFZ89-uSKJBU/s1600-h/p_00269.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeN4CPhPptXyqkcMxQ0w1X3yOGWI8kXwjInM9IgamRmhC9lb-CmltEJLtRtviuyt_QpzZ3q0ycVoQL0PScZCcwch3hAQ2R6M1SWH1F4FmPROHMpRdZBWoWAWV-YkhYR_BFZ89-uSKJBU/s200/p_00269.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380056483534258514" border="0" /></a><br /></div>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-83638550288142350192009-09-07T21:58:00.000-07:002009-09-07T21:59:48.016-07:00Haul & Update<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dYxTI6DY5gU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dYxTI6DY5gU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I've missed Youtubing... & Blogging...InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-22029265873619112382009-09-01T17:32:00.000-07:002009-09-01T17:35:51.165-07:00Lali.Amora Blog Anniversary Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">WoW! Lali.Amora is having a huge fantastic Giveaway! Click on the picture below to find out how you can enter to win!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://laliamora.blogspot.com/2009/09/blog-anniversary-race-to-300th-follower.html"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSDHPrp34ztB0B53vGe70choXC5ZCjd9J54kDUfHRDUTJcdf_Gof5L6ItuYIp_y_cDc0_oEhQh0GKJWBft6pVW_ShBimOaVWiU59T9_yc-MXbXVXmTmRbqW-fvKKshhfQ8UPSGiI9qow/s400/Recovered+Autosave.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><em style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);font-size:180%;" ><strong>WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?</strong></span></em><br /><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">1st </span>Prize..........1 Coastal Scents Palette & $20 gift certificate to Sephora!</span></em><br /><em></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">2nd</span> Prize..........1 Coastal Scents Palette & $10 gift certificate to Sephora!</span></em><br /><em></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">3rd </span>Prize..........2 MAC lipsticks of your choice!</span></em><br /><em></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">AND</span></strong> an additional Raffle off for <strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th</span> </strong>Prize!</span></em><br /><em></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">4th and 5th Prize gets to choose <strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">2 colors of NYX Round lipsticks</span></strong> of choice.</span></em><br /><em></em><br /><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Prize gets <strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">surprise goody bags</span></strong>.</span></em></div>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-89381454835168492612009-08-25T20:49:00.001-07:002009-08-25T20:56:40.007-07:00Ulta Free Shipping Over $25Just received this in my inbox! What a great deal! Nows the time to get all those great things you've been placing on your wishlist! Have fun shopping!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.email.ulta.com/?ju=fe3316747465027a711473&ls=fdf713777262037e74147174&m=fef81579726402&l=fe5a1575716101747215&s=fdec15757d6c027f7d127270&jb=ffcf14&t="><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 538px; height: 303px;" src="http://image.email.ulta.com/lib/fef81579726402/m/1/main082309.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-25900277710708697282009-08-25T20:38:00.000-07:002009-08-25T21:06:54.375-07:00Fall TrendsI've been so out of it. I haven't been catching up on any new fashion trends or makeup trends. At work I can only wear our work polos with our logo printed on, so I haven't been dressing up at all. Only on weekends. I feel like I'm neglecting my closet. It needs some loving... But heres one thing I saw that I just knew I had to try.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/admin/uploads/top-five-chunky-chokers-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 628px; height: 684px;" src="http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/admin/uploads/top-five-chunky-chokers-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />"Whether they're bright and bulky or full and fierce, the chunky choker is poised to be one of the biggest fall trends—hooray! We adore this easy piece for several simple reasons: it adds some posh pizazz to the wardrobe essentials you already own, looks great with everything from a casual blazer to a killer cocktail dress, and there are cool versions available at every price point. In short, this all-purpose accessory is at the top of our list!"<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-WhoWhatWear<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/admin/uploads/GBN-falls-red-lip.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 628px; height: 648px;" src="http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/admin/uploads/GBN-falls-red-lip.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />"We realize that the idea of red lipstick being a new look for autumn is tantamount to saying something on par with "jeans are popular" or "try a coat for winter." In other words: highly obvious. But aside from the duh factor that is inherent in today's story, we'd like to point out that the season's rouge is neither the blood-orange tones nor the burgundy tints that have been popular as of late. Instead, the must-try lip is a beautifully bright true red: it's festive, it's fresh, it's oh-so-fall. Best of all, there are lots of brand-new lipsticks from our favorite companies (Maybelline! Dolce & Gabbana!), which means that you get the hottest hues and just-developed formulas too. We've tried and tested everything awesome on the market, dear readers, and have the right reds for all of you, so read on for more details on these WhoWhatWear.com-approved lipsticks!"InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-2201436037499599702009-08-25T20:31:00.000-07:002009-08-25T20:36:57.648-07:00MIA ApologiesOkay, so I have been really MIA!!!! Missed blogging, & missed reading everyones blog! I've been so busy with work, church, cleaning our house! I just honestly couldn't find the time to blog my heart out. But I promise I will make it up to you all. I also got sick too. Not feeling so well. Sunday night I got home from church & I just had a HUGE headache, I was feeling very nauseous & my tummy was churning. But I finally found some time to come & say that I've missed you all & I'm sorry. So many things have happened to me... my camera broke, I was computerless & internetless for 2 weeks, my Cali trip really hurt me financially & I dont know whats next...InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-6830676645804765522009-07-26T10:33:00.000-07:002009-07-26T10:37:14.444-07:00MIA AplogiesSo sorry everyone, I've been so dang MIA!!! I had to do tons of lesson planning, then I had to get all my stuff together cause we had a church conference in CA. I haven't even unpacked out of my suitcase yet & I've been back for a week now. I have to do more lesson planning. I have to clean my room! I have volunteer work that I need to get done with after next month. I still need to post pictures from my trip onto my blog. I've been cleaning my house. And the list just never ends. I really need to take some more time off to just set my priorities straight! I will update more later (when I can). Love you guys though! Thanks for all the lovely comments & for all the new followers thank you so much!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dora</div>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-27150107718306309652009-07-26T10:04:00.000-07:002009-07-26T10:09:28.502-07:00NuNuDolls MAC Graphic Garden Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; line-height: 20px;">The gorgeous Nou NunuDoll is having a great giveaway! If you don't know who she is click <a href="http://nunudoll.blogspot.com/2009/07/mac-graphic-garden-giveaway.html">here</a> to find out how you can win one of these palettes!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; line-height: 20px; ">She is giving away BOTH palettes (that are BRAND SPANKING NEW) which were released with the Graphic Garden Collection. There will be two winners chosen randomly, and each winner will receive 1 palette (the first winner gets first choice). There will also be other little goodies enclosed in the packages as well! *And yes this contest is open internationally*</span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 201, 255); font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; line-height: 20px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrW4poJyLA3Q-WM7AzZ4WbkBTe41RIFN9ESAhybt8hr89Nblx6d6WUrULgvJ_yyFNk8zoXVTUuorfHrqPHa9sNfeTkGSjMGHh63aItMAKvyKLNN4ZpRffH_g1vmmAXtYb4dCfofIo2i8AA/s1600-h/gg1.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrW4poJyLA3Q-WM7AzZ4WbkBTe41RIFN9ESAhybt8hr89Nblx6d6WUrULgvJ_yyFNk8zoXVTUuorfHrqPHa9sNfeTkGSjMGHh63aItMAKvyKLNN4ZpRffH_g1vmmAXtYb4dCfofIo2i8AA/s400/gg1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362172681215017970" border="0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fresh Cut Palette<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwY5lDnyDTGMVZP5qDfeslqD02t1iuE6yDh8Jtu6Ziauh8GK8PBjZbZ_iEmyIv6uNTMx6Waq-2G6trBFJcZfGu5c8tpOMNeW9I4CRyrsZJaiSCh42exQv_nzhYHMNtbKZ3zRl6QrYUl_UH/s1600-h/gg2.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwY5lDnyDTGMVZP5qDfeslqD02t1iuE6yDh8Jtu6Ziauh8GK8PBjZbZ_iEmyIv6uNTMx6Waq-2G6trBFJcZfGu5c8tpOMNeW9I4CRyrsZJaiSCh42exQv_nzhYHMNtbKZ3zRl6QrYUl_UH/s400/gg2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362172943760358802" border="0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Graphic Garden Palette<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: justify; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Rules:</span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="text-align: center;">1-You must have a blog on blogger. (You have no idea how many people emailed me with no blogs on my last giveaway)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 201, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">2-You must be a follower of my blog as well as my boyfriend </span><a href="http://cheflogs.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Andy's blog</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">. Trust me, I will check, and yes you will be disqualified if you aren't subscribed to </span><underline><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">both</span></underline><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> of our blogs.</span></span><br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="text-align: center;">3-Leave a comment on this entry saying "banana peppers." Yes, I am serious.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4-Want to double your chances of winning? Post an entry on your own blog advertising this giveaway. DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE ME A LINK OF THE ENTRY!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This giveaway will close on Friday, August, 21st. The winner will be announced the next day.<br /></div></span></div></span></div>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686047766868351740.post-85148403496208682522009-07-04T16:34:00.000-07:002009-07-04T16:44:14.805-07:00I Got a Haircut!So I finally got my sister-in-law to cut my hair after debating if I should save it & not touch it. I really like my cut cause it frames my face & gives me volume. Especially cause my hair is so thin & fine. My husband got home & he was like " Wow it makes you look skinnier!" hahaha I was like yeah see thats why I wanted to get it cut! But at first he didn't want me to. But he's fine with it. It's not like I'm shaving my head or something.. hahaha.... let me know what you think.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">Before: My grown-out bob cut with long bangs</div><div><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYXFoCa8zBuv4GYbAHd0A7kYEdsDAJa7kfI493wlNOZGbjsBfYsGgTEfLB__79t_CcgG9LDqmNgMMbxF6Nfp45CbFclJQz92TAkPfqnE4DGWcKaFu-am445QlQUcybaILkl8GERtZBJ0/s1600-h/DSCN9083.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYXFoCa8zBuv4GYbAHd0A7kYEdsDAJa7kfI493wlNOZGbjsBfYsGgTEfLB__79t_CcgG9LDqmNgMMbxF6Nfp45CbFclJQz92TAkPfqnE4DGWcKaFu-am445QlQUcybaILkl8GERtZBJ0/s320/DSCN9083.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354754101128858610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After: My face a bit more framed with bangs</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG1y_FRHc8Id9G8PAdb-g2BmJASZPJb12Q49HahVyylaRn5HVVs67XRW7gTmafXT9kU8D7GIL_VIWE3S-AHPghZpBX9TpJzKXYNohn5GHWHKExmDN_KWx98dvynD6gf4H-cHJ6vjY3Fsw/s1600-h/california+trip+062009+009.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG1y_FRHc8Id9G8PAdb-g2BmJASZPJb12Q49HahVyylaRn5HVVs67XRW7gTmafXT9kU8D7GIL_VIWE3S-AHPghZpBX9TpJzKXYNohn5GHWHKExmDN_KWx98dvynD6gf4H-cHJ6vjY3Fsw/s320/california+trip+062009+009.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354754109327252706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygi_5uNdgoMrY27xFUufdmLFJRhgxfOBgWnAQIIzbbIQLXPikNnJW29WpW_qAs07ZqwRJ0sI5JPNZlZxsPDn-WFR9mAeGWNpJ7cVuGDvoEHHJlC_3yWj2YVM7Ce2lL0wharP8Ob2DRnc/s1600-h/california+trip+062009+014.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygi_5uNdgoMrY27xFUufdmLFJRhgxfOBgWnAQIIzbbIQLXPikNnJW29WpW_qAs07ZqwRJ0sI5JPNZlZxsPDn-WFR9mAeGWNpJ7cVuGDvoEHHJlC_3yWj2YVM7Ce2lL0wharP8Ob2DRnc/s320/california+trip+062009+014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354754103274181314" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div>InnovativeEssencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18431498530695234084noreply@blogger.com4