Hair We Go

Now if any mom is out there is like me, your hair is an ultimate part of who you are. With this being the case I get my hair done every other wk, and sometimes every week if there is an event coming up. Part of keeping oneself up is having your hair maintained. That being said, if you want a stylist who is professional, talented, and experienced I suggest you go to Salon Essence on U St. and ask for Ngina. Whatever the style she can do, and best of all if you want a new look she can give it to. Be sure to google her, or contact me and I can give you her info!

Chocolate is a Girl's Best Friend

I don't know if you all are aware but Equinox is back to doing their Chocolate Happy Hour (yummy). You can get chocolate cocktails and snacks during happy hour, and trust me you don't want to miss Pastry Chef Melanie Parker and her decadent desserts! You might want to catch this while it's going on because it only last till March 20, 2009 from 5-7pm. Hope to see you there!

Get your Free Cosmetics Here

Okay, so I just got the word this morning that numerous department stores are giving out free cosmetics due to a lawsuit that was filed against numerous retailers who were hiking up prices on cosmetics which is apparently illegal. Due to this fact they must now offer FREE cosmetics to the public between January 20-27, 2009 on a first come first serve basis of course. So ladies you know where I am heading after work! Keep in mind that this is only for 7 days and on certain items. For a list of department stores and cosmetics click on the link http://cosmeticssettlement.com/.

Good luck and Happy Free Shopping, there's nothing better!

Weather Outside is Frightful

I have 2 solutions to the cold, coat and Asos. Lucky for us this website has a ASOS Premium Wool Bow Back Tail Coat, $161.80 that is to die for, if I must say so myself. To makes things even better it has a price tag that won't break your pockets.

Out With the Old, In With the Old

With all the festivities going on with the Inauguration I completely forgot about this week's Fabulous Friday. With this presidential inauguration being such a land mark and falling on the day after Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday there is a lot of talk about history repeating itself as far as there being an African American president and this being what Dr. Martin Luther King strive for so many years ago. We all know that when it comes to Fashion it's "Out With the Old, In With the Old", meaning that it reincarnates itself from a previous fad. So for this week Fabulous Friday (which is actually being done on Tuesday) I have decided to go with clothing that has been reincarnated and can be worn to happy hour. Although there are still a multitude of Inauguration galas going on many of us have to go to work tomorrow, get the kids off to school in the morning, or go back to school, whatever it is you may not wanna be out late this evening. In that case I have the perfect happy hour, or even home celebration party for you.

If you don't know already I love to SHOP, and I don't discriminate either, if I see something I like I will most likely purchase from the establishment, no matter where it is. Anyway I saw these items and thought they would make the perfect outfit.



Fabulous Mom Friday2 by hmyown


The top is an Adidas black racer back, but for those on a budget you can find the same top at Target, or Forever21. The black pyjama peg trousers are a fav of mine, Betsy Johnson heels, which are on sale and to die for, and top the outfit off with a mustard H& M bolero. The great thing about all of these pieces is that you can match them up with other items, and if you have a daughter save the pieces and they will be sure to come back in style in another 10 or more years!

Belli Protection

For me I think being chic is an all around trait. Meaning being chic in fashion, attitude, and skincare. I mean can you really care more about your shoe than your skin? So for those of you who don't know I am 6 months pregnant right now. And in being pregnant your body takes on a world of it's own. From horomones to dry skin, acne, stretch marks, you name it your body can go through it. So I have found a soloution for us moms! Belli, not only do I recommend this product, but many celebrity mom's have used it before. They have products for pregnant women, moms, and babies, and the best thing about this line is that it is one of the few products that is teratology screened. So go on give your Belli and the rest of your body the protection it deserves!

Opps I Did It Again

As a mom I know that my first priority is my child, and everything else comes second. But at the same time, I often wonder why can't I still look ravishing while pushing my stroller or at a recital. Where is it written that we mom's can't look as FAB as we did before the children. But wait a minute, now we have to worry about not only spilling things on ourselves, but the children spilling something on us.
Take this scenario, you have decided that you want to splurge a little on your self and actually buy that Lavender Label Vera Wang Foil Chiffon Sash Tank

that you have been eyeing since it first came out, now you waited and waited for it to go down in price and it has, so you purchase it. You decide to where it out on a night on the town, getting all sorts of compliments and stares you know you will have to rock this again when you and the girls go to Vegas for a girlfriends retreat. The only problem is when you get home the kids are still wired running around the house and BAAMMMM.....little johnny comes running to you with spaghetti hands and gets a spot on your incredible, to die for new shirt. What do you do? Don't panic, thanks to H&M ( a store that caters to fab moms on a budget) has come up with a section in the magazine that is designated on how to get all type of stains out. So instead of throwing that tank you waited for and loved so much away, just dabble some cold water to get the top stains out and use a spot of white vinegar to help lift the rest of the stains, and don't forget to tell johnny to wash his hands after eating!


Check out the other stain lifting techniques from the below link!
http://www.hm.com/us/#/eyemag/

FABULOUS MOM FRIDAY

For this week, let's go for the Hat Attack Hand Knitted Beret. Oh so chic, not to mention will also keep your head warm. Pair this hat with a nice white button up shirt, pair of jeans, and some boots, and your set for a girls night out or a date with the hubby! The extra kick is that this hat comes in various colors, so you can dare to be different