Put Your Best Feet Forward – Summer Sandals

Posted on May 20, 2013 by stylebyladyg

Put Your Best Feet Forward – Summer Sandals

I am not sure it is wise to tempt fate after the weekend weather. The sky was so dark and menacing, it could have been night not day. Then the storms began – torrential rain, clapping thunder crashing lightning, rivers of water streaming down the garden and driveway. I wasn’t quick enough the first time as I watched my outdoor patio cushions getting a soaking. However, being a glass half full person, I know the sun will stop hiding so I can wear my Summer Sandals.

Before our recent trip to Las Vegas. I decided to look for a pair of low heeled comfortable sandals plus a new pair of flip-flop style sandals.

Now I love a high heel, but more and more lately I have been drawn to look for a low heeled wedge. Therefore, my quest began to find a sandal that I could actually get some wear out of and not another closet filler.

Quite surprisingly I didn’t have to roam too far to find what I was looking for. I had already dismissed the shoe departments in a couple of department stores as being boringly bland, lacking style or too old, too young too colourful, too high.

I ventured into DSW

This was my brief, low heeled preferably a wedge, a neutral colour or maybe navy blue, not too strappy, an everyday, can wear, with multiple outfits sandal.

A cute little number popped up from Nine West.

Ankle strap, low wooden wedge heel, a closed back with zip, soft leather – perfect Summer Sandal. I have hardly had them off my feet.

Next:

I love the buckle detail on these Summer Sandals from Aldo. So cute.

Of course just in case a beach holiday is on the horizon. I just had to have a pair of Havaianas. These I picked up at the airport coming back from Las Vegas.

Gold Havaianas with a little bling for good measure.

Don’t forget ladies, sandals means exfoliation. Arbonne’s SeaSource Sea Salt Scrub . Retail before discount $37

Made in the Shade Self tanner from Arbonne with SPF 15 Retail before discount $30

Book in for regular pedicures, choose summer nail varnish shades to complete the look. Pretty feet and gorgeous sandals a perfect match.

Shop Arbonne Skincare,Cosmetics, Health & Wellness with me for offers and discounts.Contact me for more information.

Put Your Best Feet Forward – Summer Sandals

What is your Summer Sandal choices for this season?

Kitchen Update. Choosing A Backsplash

Posted on May 12, 2013 by stylebyladyg

Kitchen Update. Choosing A Backsplash

The saga continues, its like the Doomsday Book, it goes on and on.

We are making ‘slow’ progress. We started this project last year, exactly one year ago, when we demolished the existing kitchen cabinets and literally tore up the impractical slate floor tiles.

Before picture

Kitchen

We are pleased with our choices so far. Obviously, the kitchen is the hub of the house and therefore, requires careful planning. It is probably the most expensive room in the house to remodel or renovate. Most of us have a limited budget to spend on a new kitchen including the appliances.

Phase 1. The Aristokraft Winstead Maple base units with ‘Uba Tuba’ granite countertop. All appliances by Bosch.

Phase 2: Wall cabinets. We have two opaque glass cabinets with slow close doors.

Planning a kitchen is not just about choosing the right cabinets, countertops and appliances, although these are the basis of your kitchen. There are also other factors to consider:

The size and shape of the kitchen, doorways and access
Is this a family kitchen? Do you install a breakfast area such as an island.
What appliances are used the most?
Is this a cooks kitchen?
What is the look you are wanting to achieve?
Functionality
The budget

Don’t forget to factor in additional expenses for electrics and plumbing. If you are trying to complete as much work as possible to save money, know your limits, mistakes can be costly.

Phase 3. Choosing the Backsplash.

As hubby was calling at Home Depot anyway – weed killer for our jungle of a back garden. I gave my husband a brief on what I had in mind for our splash-back and asked him to choose some samples.

These are the contenders:

I do like this stone mini subway tile, but think it may be too bland and too intricate & fiddly to install.

Cool Metallics, I quite liked this sample however, it may be a little too garish. We have to live with whatever we choose for a long time.

I love the colours in this sample, but wonder whether tiling two backsplash areas maybe a little too dark?

The colours in this sample complement the décor as well as the maple cabinets, countertops and floor tiles.

My favourite two samples are 3 & 4. It’s decision time. Which one did we choose?

Kitchen Update. Choosing A Backsplash

Which Kitchen Backsplash sample would you choose?

Next - We are in the process of designing our kitchen island. The kitchen will then be complete & I will be a very happy Ladyg.

Viva Las Vegas

Posted on May 8, 2013 by stylebyladyg

Viva Las Vegas

Although my days and evenings were pretty much taken up with Arbonne GTC, my hubby and I did manage a little time to visit a couple of the phenomenal hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas strip by night on the bridge between the MGM Grand and New York New York.

The Irish bar in New York New York, the place was buzzing with live music. Guinness flowing – husbands favourite tipple.

New York, New York & The Statue of Liberty made of candy.

Outside the famous Gordon Ramsey’s Pub/Grill in Caesars Palace.

I was wearing Cotton striped dress from Banana Republic (last summer), buckle flip flops – Aldo, White mini shopper – Zara (USA)

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I loved these 2 windows in Caesars Palace. Shopping heaven I have to say. From High Street to High End. You certainly need a little extra cash.

Ted Baker. The male ‘dummy’ in this picture had amazing rotational hip movement.

We had such a great day in 100 degree temperatures, ending up having lunch at Planet Hollywood in Gordon Ramsey’s BurGR bar. The best BurGR in town.

Our fantastic trip was nearing the end. Hubby surprised me with dinner at the MGM Grand at the selective French restaurant of Joel Robuchon. 3 Michelin stars, fine dining in opulent surroundings. Champagne chilling. My palette tingling at the thought of a food experience I would never forget.

We came away with a box of complementary chocolates too.

A perfect end to an amazing Arbonne convention and a truly wonderful time in Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas

Arbonne – GTC in Las Vegas. New Product Launch

Posted on May 1, 2013 by stylebyladyg

Arbonne – GTC in Las Vegas. New Product Launch

Last week I spent a phenomenal, humbling and empowering few days at the annual Arbonne GTC 2013, held at the MGM Grand

Over 14,000 Arbonne Consultants attended from 4 countries. USA, UK, Australia and Canada.

I met some amazing people, whose success stories brought the house down. Huge thank you to the Arbonne Home Team, for the organisation of this magnificent conference.

We stayed at the beautiful Signature Hotel.

We were all so excited about the launch of new products, here they are:

Calm Skin Care
Clinically tested, Calm is formulated to help provide hydrating relief from tightness, dryness and discomfort.
With 80% food grade ingredients, these extra gentle
formulas help calm and soothe sensitive skin that is easily irritated.
Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, colorant-free, and allergy and
dermatologist-tested, Calm has soothing botanicals to nurture and moisturize
without blocking pores. Set includes four products: Gentle Daily Cleanser,
Gentle Daily Moisturizer, Soothing Facial Serum, and Soothing Eye
Gel.

Pure Vibrance Hair Products -

Specially formulated for chemically/coloured treated hair

Pure Vibrance Lustre Fortifying Shampoo

Fortify dull or chemically treated hair to a healthy, luminous shine with this concentrated fortifying shampoo.
Exclusive ColorLast Technology helps restore luster from root to tip,
while retaining color vibrancy and longevity. Clinically shown to retain 93% of
hair color after 20 washes in both single and double process. *Based on a
Clinical Color Fade Study conducted by an independent lab.

Pure Vibrance Hair Revitalizing Masque

Deep penetrating masque starts at the root to help soften and restore hair’s strength and luster by adding back moisture destroyed during the color treatment process.
Exclusive ColorLast Technology fortifies hair strands to retain vibrant color. Shield color and style hair in one step. Specially formulated to build natural volume and manageability with the combined benefit of protecting hair from sun
damage and maintaining color longer.

Pure Vibrance Texturizing Mousse

Pure Vibrance Fortifying Crème Conditioner

Restore and protect hair’s natural moisture with fortifying ingredients that help prevent hair strands from further breakage and damage.
Exclusive ColorLast Technology maximizes color longevity while providing softness and shine.

Hampton’s Eye Shadow Palette and lIp Gloss. Summer Sophistication

So popular it is sold out already.

It’s a Long Story Mascara

Your eyes tell an epic tale. Now you can tell the whole glamorous story with our high-performance lengthening mascara that creates the look of ultra-dramatic lashes with major longitude. The professional brush, with its flexible, uniform bristle design, glides on to create beyond-beautiful lash-by-lash definition, so just one wink will be worth a thousand words. Good thing — yours is a never-ending story.

Essentials Spray Vitamin D+B12

This unique spray supplement delivers efficacious levels of essential vitamins
B12 and D to support energy, immunity, calcium absorption and more with a tasty
Tropical Splash flavor. Formulated to help counter vitamin D deficiencies that
may come from simple actions such as an inadequate diet, wearing sunscreen
regularly or not getting enough sunlight, and vitamin B12 deficiencies that may
come from maintaining a vegetarian diet.

I have personally tried all these products, to say there are amazing is an understatement. Want to know more about these products or Arbonne?

Visit my website http://Stylebyladyg.myarbonne.com

Arbonne – GTC in Las Vegas. New Product Launch

Kitchen Decor & Project Update

Posted on April 22, 2013 by stylebyladyg

Kitchen Decor & Project Update

And so the saga continues.

With the installation of the base cabinets finally completed it was time for Phase 2 of our kitchen project as the upper wall cabinets have arrived.

The kitchen island will have to wait until later in the year unfortunately.

I painted the kitchen in the meantime so when all the kitchen cupboards are installed I would have just some ‘touching up’ to do. We will then have the splash-back tiles to choose.

The colours chosen for the kitchen are Riviera Sand on the bay window wall with Popcorn Ball – both eggshell by Behr Home Depot, sunny and warm colours to complement the granite countertops and the maple cabinetry.

As we appear to be on a role with window dressing we decided to replace the previous owners kitchen curtains which were kitchen frills and cafe style, to plain simple white faux wood blinds.

Hillsdale Cierra Bistro Set – in pewter and black $454.91

The Kitchen Cabinets

The colours chosen also work well with the connecting sitting room.

Countertops Uba – Tuba. Appliances by Bosch from Appliance Smart

Faucet – Delta

Excuse the kitchen debris

Oh and we invested in a super quiet waste disposal unit, recycling food waste

The Wall Cabinets

Note the 2 wall cabinets with obscure/opaque glass inserts.

Under cabinet LED lighting.

It’s taking shape folks, watch this space, still the back splash and of course our island to sort.

Kitchen cabinets and countertops from Atlanta West

Kitchen Decor & Project Update

What house projects are you currently undertaking?

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