#OOTD – Poolside Chic 

Pool side chic to me is comfort and personal style. You won’t find me one of those mono-kinis with side cut outs even if I had JLo’s abs. I prefer a retro style two-piece paired over a light tunic for poolside lounging. Here is the look I have been rocking in Orlando.

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If you like this swimsuit, you can purchase it here.

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Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts He Will LOVE!❤️

Father’s Day is tomorrow June 18th. Ditch the boring ties this year and offer the gift of an amazing experience. The special man in your life is bound to appreciate and remember it even more, and your gift won’t end up in the bottom draw (again)!

For the sports enthusiast, tickets to his favorite sporting event will be a treat. Ticketmaster has some pretty good deals to take your guy to any number of tournaments, from the NFL to the US Open (tennis and golf) there is bound to be an event available that will make him smile.

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For the hardworking dad who needs to de-stress, how about booking him a spa experience to relax and unwind. The Woodhouse Day Spa offers a range of services designed to help your man relax and unwind in style.

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Lastly, for the dad who needs a little TLC on a daily basis, you can offer him bliss at home with the Bliss Triple Oxygen Energizing Vitamin C day cream.

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This  lightweight gel cream will instantly brighten and hydrate Dad’s tired skin from the damaging effects of the environment, stress, and aging.  This daily dose of self care in a cream will improve his skin’s clarity and smooth fine lines and wrinkles while intensely hydrating and protecting for a smooth complexion. Your fellow will be glowing! Maybe you might want to get a bottle of this stuff for yourself too.

Enjoy the special day!

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Christian Dior Skin Forever Foundation Review | MRS OF THE HOME

Christian Dior has done it right with this amazing holy-grail of foundations with Christian Dior Skin Forever. This foundation has everything I have ever wanted and needed in a liquid foundation – lightweight, full coverage and perfect color!  Not to mention the fragrance is light and pleasant.
I have been wearing the same foundation for over ten years, and decided it was time for a change since my skin is becoming more mature, and I can say I have found a perfect match.  I have only been wearing it now for about a month now, and I am still very happy with it.  I am wearing color 045 in Hazel Beige.untitled
You can purchase it here: It provides full coverage with SPF 50, refines pores and its perfect for everyday wear.

Check out my in-depth YouTube Review Here!

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FAVORITE SPRING THINGS | BODEN USA

I really do seem to have Spring on the brain.  The sunny skies and spring-like temperatures make me feel that winter can really be a distant memory from here on out – or at least until the next snow storm.  But we must maintain positive thoughts, right?  So naturally I am thinking about a few fun and carefree frocks to replenish the Winter wardrobe.  No better company to check out than Boden USA.

Boden has been around for ages, and the style of clothing can best be described as British classic with a twist.  Fun and playful designs, yet classic and comfortable. Not to mention exceptionally high quality.  Here are a few picks from my early Spring Wish List. If you like anything here, you can shop the look by clicking on the photo.

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What are you excited to wear this Spring? Leave me a comment below!

 

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STAYING READY

Everyone says that a mommy should have a uniform.  You know, a go-to ensemble that you can throw on in no time flat and can look instantly pulled together.  For me, my uniform is usually always the multi-functional tunic blouse.

A tunic can be a number of things: from a mini dress to a longer blouse that stops mid-thigh, it is a figure flattering silhouette for a short- waisted hourglass woman like me.  A tunic offers maximum versatility and comfort, especially when paired with a pair of leggings.

img_1995img_1990  You can instantly dress up or dress down the look with your choice of footwear.  Today I am rocking a sassy pair of over the knee boots from Carlos Santana which are very stylish yet comfortable. A lovely black fringe vest and my Chanel le boy completes the look. img_1979img_1978

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Do you have a wardrobe uniform?  Leave me a comment below!

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What I Should Have Worn for Valentine’s Day

We women can be so hard on ourselves. We think we would look great if we could only lose that last 5 (or 50) pounds. Yep this dress would look great then. Maybe our butt is too big or maybe our thighs are too thick, whatever it is we are always judging ourselves. I judged myself out of a great outfit yesterday.
I thought it was nice enough to post on the blog a few weeks back in a post I was planning to share on Valentine’s Day outfit ideas. However once wearing the outfit in person, I felt like it was all just a bit too much. Now that Valentine’s has come and gone I look back at these pictures and think wow it was actually a pretty cute outfit and I should have worn it out in NYC with my husband.
What I wore instead was a conservative and sensible pair of dress trousers with a long flowing top and blazer. Although there’s nothing wrong with this outfit, I was not being true to my authentic ‘Christina’ fashion sense. I know now that I would feel a lot more joy in wearing what I originally planned, as it would’ve been a true expression of my feelings on this day.
The moral of this tale of outfit dilemma is we must stop judging ourselves by these arbitrary standards and be true to who we really are. Enjoy all of the blessings that we have in our lives and really turn up, not just blend in the crowd, if that’s not you.
Enjoy what you look like no matter your shape or size and be true to who you really are. You are the only measure of your own personal happiness!
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