10 beauty and fashion goals you should think about achieving:

1. Apply lip gloss instead of chapstick. You’ll add shimmer and shine to your smile!

2. Wear dangling earrings to draw attention to your face.

3. Wear cute flats instead of your tennis shoes.

4. Take 10 minutes to treat yourself to a facial. Your skin will glow with appreciation.

5. Buy a scented lotion that will have you smelling yummy all day long. Plus, your skin will be thankful for the moisture in this dry weather of winter!

6. Give yourself a pedicure. Who cares if no one sees it? You will and it will make you smile!

7. If nothing else, use an eyelash curler and wear mascara to really open up your tired mama eyes.

8. If you don’t already, put on moisturizer every morning! Try a tinted one instead of foundation.

9. Use teeth whitening products to help your smile look brighter. Use whitening toothpaste instead of your regular toothpaste- what an easy thing to do!

10. Try your hair in a different style. Part it on the opposite side or wear a new hair accessory. Have fun with your hair- you’ll learn new ways to wear your hair and have a few back-up options for bad hair days!

If you are looking for a change in your appearance start with small steps to ease you into the routine. These small goals take very little time, just a change in thinking.

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Will you be cheering in the New Year looking swanky or so-last -season? Buy a great dress now for your celebration! Many designs are on sale!

Strapless dress in cream with a high fashion bubble hem and contrasting cummerbund. On Slae for $69.99

Celebrate in style with this glamorous, strapless suit that lights up a room. Features a shirred chiffon waist and really comfortable legs loaded with stretch. On Sale for $55.99

Rhinestone Pin Gown with Sash- Long satin double V-neck dress has rhinestone pin at bust. On Sale $69.99

Midas Touch Dress In Black With Gold & Silver- Plus size. $49.99

textured dress- sleeveless maternity dress with waist tie and banding detail. On Sale $36.99

Whatever your function for New Year’s Eve, have fun dressing up and looking like a hot mama! Bring in your New Year with a ton of style and it will surely be a great one! Happy New Year!

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It’s never to early to start planning your look for New Year’s Eve! Smokey Eyes is a great evening look but this year, you can add a new twist to an old favorite by using color instead of gray! Try this look by Sephora that uses purple and green to create a stunning evening look…perfect for New Year’s Eve!

Find out how to create this look and what products to use by visiting Sephora.com

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Christmas gets better and better each year. As my kids grow and their enthusiasm for Christmas grows, my own joy grows. It’s a beautiful thing to watch your children’s eyes light up at the site of Santa. It warms my heart to hear my children retell the story of Baby Jesus. It makes me teary to listen to the school Christmas programs, not because the band is so elementary but because the kids are sharing the holiday spirit with every person in the room. I know that as the kids grow, the reason for joy will change for them but I pray their enthusiasm for the season will never dwindle.

Merry Christmas to you and yours. I hope it is filled with beauty, joy and the enthusiasm of a 3 year old!

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Black velvet has a long standing relationship with the Christmas season. It’s classic and elegant. If you love the look of velvet but want something a bit more festive than basic black, try these chic pieces to dress up your outfit for the holidays.

Velvet Bella Jacket- has a hand-tucked ruffle collar and a feminine silhouette shaped by the distinctive front yoke.

Chocolate Velour Wrap Top and Hair Wrap- adjustable stretch velour wrap top with red tonal print sash and matching hair wrap.

Graceful Velvet Dress- A flattering, feminine silhouette in ultrasoft rayon and silk.

Velvet Song Cardigan- An easy style enhanced with soft velvet trim at the notched neckline

Crushed Velvet Smoking Jacket- elegant, soft crushed velvet jacket

Southwestern Design Silk Velvet Scarf- Silk Velvet with stones and beading

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