Mahogany Chic

Back on the Grind

I have had a 6 week break from grad school because of yet another military move.  My family and I got about 2 weeks notice of our move.  I had to find a new school immediately, which was very stressful, I was lucky enough to find a professional and well regarded grad school that accepted me. 

Of course the new school is more expensive than my other school but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Among other things, the Army has taught me to move out and adjust. 

Well, classes began today and they are online which always require more work than brick and mortar classes.  Work, work, work, here we go.  I had to pick an entirely different program but it is another area that I want to work in, workplace diversity.

I did not want to take a break in school because I was afraid that I would not have the drive to start again after a 2 to 3 year break.

I left the Army 2 years ago to spend more time with my children and be with my husband who was stationed in Missouri while I was in Arizona.  My husband has 2 years until he is eligible for retirement; I am hoping this will be our last move. 

I recently moved to New York State from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.  In the past 11 years I have lived in Aberdeen, MD, Fort Hood, TX, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Fort Huachuca, AZ, and Fort Leonard Wood, MO. 

Moving is not fun at all.

$1.00 Find

My family and I just moved from Missouri to New York (I am closer to Canada than the nearest city), in my boredom I decided to venture to my local Family Dollar to check out the store’s selection.

Goodness, I hate moving every three years.

The place was quite bare but to my surprise there were some LA Colors eyeshadow compacts for $1.00. I have never tried LA Colors; I figured they would be worth $1.00 whatever the quality. I purchased three compacts in various compositions and finishes; there was one that really impressed me. 

The Extreme 4 Color Eyeshadow compact in Truffles has a metallic, high-shine pearl finish. It is extremely pigmented and smooth, almost a cream.

       

I don’t know what this quad ordinarily retails for but it is definitely worth the dollar I paid for it and then some.

Happy Birthday!

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president is celebrating his 90th birthday this week.  Mr. Mandela's birthday is not until July 16th however, tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the free Mandela concert.  There will be a concert tomorrow Friday, July 26, 2008, to commemorate it.  All proceeds from the concert will go to the 46664 charity.  The AIDS charity is named for the number Mr. Mandela wore during his 27 year imprisonment by the South African apartheid government.

If only I could be half the person he is.

                                      

Get Your Credit Cards Ready!

 

Nordstrom is accepting pre-orders for it's anniversary sale online. Don’t get caught sleeping, some things sellout rather quickly. Last- year I called around the country attempting to locate a Novel Twist brush set.

Here’s what I’m ordering, what about you?

Laura Mercier Twilight Colour Collection (Nordstrom Exclusive)

 

Laura Mercier Twilight Colour Collection captures fall's dusky presence with hues of heather, pink and slate. Twilight Mini Eye Mosaic, with the help of a Double-Ended Smudge & Angled Eye Colour Brush, creates endless looks. A mini Purple Sapphire Kohl Eye Pencil and full-size Black Mascara enhance the dusky, smoky effect. Lips are in alluring shades of pinky mauve with Cinnamon Lip Glacé. A French Vanilla Hand Creme plays on the trend this fall to complete your look. All items conveniently packaged in a brown, faux patent leather bag with contrast stitching.

$55.00

M·A·C Colour Forms Warm Eyes x 5 (Nordstrom Exclusive)

A set of five limited-edition warm-toned Eye Shadows packaged in a green anodized metal compact detailed with matching nylon fabric and a metal M·A·C nameplate. Comes with its own glossy black 213 SE Eye Shadow Brush.