Tuesday, November 22, 2011

a virtual dreamboard

Apon reflection i have noticed something about my life. I have always been excited about the "possibilities" of living. Over the years i have created a few dream boards, either the tangible kind with pictures and words, or the internal dialogue of mind movies.

No matter what form these pictures and words have come in something amazing has happened. Almost everything that i have focused on,  has come to pass in my life. This can be equally said for positive and negative.

SO today i thought why not start everyone thinking about their own dreams? Here are some images to get you on your way...a great way to create something of the non-space filling kind - is to make a virtual board. Place it somewhere on your computer that you can see and fill your sub-conscious with everyday! Then as you start laying claim and receiving these things, just replace them with a new set of dreams and goals.

fancy being able to travel to exotic locations?



Or is a change in career direction your plan?



Maybe you want to be a better cook, or spend more time developing a hobby? 




what about owning your dream home?


Or you may just want to be able to devote more time to the simple things in life...


There is something very intelligent and magical about allowing the brain to do its job and create thoughts into actions and in turn reality.

be blessed
joanna xo

Monday, November 21, 2011

spring time

The heat is definitely here! I am having swimming pool issues, and aside from the expense the time consumption is KILLING me. Alas, i shall plod on.

A quick post on some of my favorite spring makeup trends... want something simple? Try natural breathable foundation, pale cream blush, lightly defined brows, separated and curled lashes, a lip stain in a berry hue and you cant go wrong. Also forgo the fake tanning for now...pale skin is definitely IN!

1.Bright lips are key to the season, think matte and creme based formulas.



2.Feeling a little adventurous? try color blocking



3.A more subtle take on a smokey eye using pinks and mauve -



4.I love this peach blush and flawless skin look below



5.coral is a huge player in spring makeup




Need to find a new spring scent? Well these babies should have you covered.
looking for fruity-floral?
Try Vera wang's new addition - preppy princess

Preppy Princess Perfume for Women by Vera Wang
or Marc Jacobs "daisy Eau so fresh"
Daisy Eau So Fresh Perfume for Women by Marc Jacobs

Something fresh and lively more your scene?
try Versaces, Versense-

Versense Perfume by Versace for Women
or

High line by bond no. 9 (described as a green unisex fragrance)

High Line Perfume by Bond No. 9

Kenzo L'eau par Kenzo -(a freah oceanic scent)

Kenzo L'eau Par Kenzo

Perhaps your just a romantic girl at heart and want something to softly whisper it while your reading in the park...

diorissimo - by  christian dior

Diorissimo Perfume for Women by Christian Dior

cherry blossom - by L'Occitane
Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette by L'Occitane

and lastly my newest addition- which comes into the floral /oriental family-
intimately yours- by Beckham



enjoying flower filled vases, and cloudless skies
joanna xo