I like Deals...

Susie's deals! It's one of my best kept secrets! Ok, not so much of a secret because I'm pretty sure I've mentioned it before. But I had a few minutes and gave myself a budget of $10 and took a look around!



It's not a glamorous store, bargain stores usually aren't, but they get lots of great stuff from some top stores! I've seen stuff from Forever 21 and Kohls to name a few. I rarely shop in malls so I can't even tell what some of them are, to be honest. Of course, I'm not too concerned with labels unless I find a designer brand for pennies....like the Marchesa I found for $3 that we used in Hairspray.

Here are 3 things I found.



I super love this striped pencil skirt! I love the seaming so it has some interest and ends up making those horizontal stripes downright flattering. $8.99


I know I have an obsession with orange right now, but I just thought these "overalls" were too, too adorable! $9.99



How cute is this sweater? Love the color, the stripes and the unexpected pop of orange. $5.99

Well, yes, I picked one and brought it home with me! You'll just have to wait and see which one...

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Mama's got a brand new bag!

I've been looking for a new purse for a while...no luck at the thrift stores. And so in love with bright spring colors...

So I forgot to cancel my monthly order with Just Fab.com, but no worries! Perfect opportunity to pick out something nice for myself...a reward for working so hard this past month!

Tah Dah!


And here it is in action. It's bigger than it looks, but it's nice because
I can fit so much in it! Like my script, my iPad, my receipt book...even some flats to change in to after a long night of partying!





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I'm a Lucky Girl

One of the best parts of doing theatre is my amazing friends! I was recently cast in Crazy for You so we've been having fun backstage at Hairspray playing with my Make up! Alda is the best makeup artist I've ever met! Here are just some fun shots of makeup she tried on me.







It has definitely inspired me to arch my eyebrows a bit more. And she showed me a wonderful new tool...I'll share about it later!

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Like My Hair? So do I. Now GET OUT! :)

I've been getting a lot of questions about my hair lately...I've been sporting that fun, casual beach wave look, so I thought I'd share how I accomplish my style! Here's a look at it in action from my last post. :)

Why do I LOVE this hair? It's fairly quick to accomplish in the first place and it lasts for DAYS! It works up or down or in between, adds lots of volume to my hair and even works in dirty hair! In the photo above, my hair hadn't been washed for 3-4 days and I didn't have time to wash and dry it, so I put some waves in a voila! Purty. :)


So, here's what I use! And of course, everything's on the frugal side.


First I wash and condition my hair. All hair is so different so use what you like!


Then I add some volumizing mousse to my roots. I don't have a brand I use more than any other.


Then I use this on my ends, my very, very split and damaged ends but I'm so nervous about getting my hair cut all the time.

I LOVE THIS STUFF!!! It really works without being greasy and smells WONDERFUL!


Then I blow dry or air dry...sometimes a little of both. 


Here is the marvelous tool that allows me such pretty large waves!

It's Bead Head (Tigi)'s Wave Artist! I bought it at Target for around $30. I was trying to decide between this and a large triple barrel curling iron and it just looked so heavy and bulky, I took a chance on this odd looking instrument. BUT IT WORKS!! So well. It'a really just a giant crimper.


So I section my hair and go to town. I like to start pretty close to the root to boost body. The trick is making sure you start the next crimp down at the right spot so that it continues the wave. Takes a little practice, but it's not rocket science. I hold each crimp for about 5 seconds. 


I crimp all over my head! Try to take similar sized chunks of hair...larger chunks go a little looser, smaller chunks tighter. And be careful with the ends...I try to leave the last inch or so straight. Again, practice!


To finish, I use this sea spray...there are lots of expensive versions, but this one at $5.99 goes a long way - I only use about 4 sprays on my hair. Just gives it that beachy look. Smells WONDERFUL! Like the ocean and coconut. I got mine at Ulta, but I saw this brand at Walmart the other day!

For hairspray, I use the companion to my smoothing lotion.

Also available at drugstores.


And some people swear by pomade though I really have never cared for them. 

Anyway, that's how I get my beach waves! Enjoy! 


PS - If you have questions or comments, I'd love it if you'd leave them on my blog! I know a lot of you are facebook users and comment on my facebook links, but some blogger comments would be great. :)

Spring Break is Over!

I'm super excited to be back after an extended break from blogging due to my commitment to Hairspray costuming followed by a less than vacation like Spring Break.

So I thought I'd share my fun Easter outfits!

For my children, I found these great Maxi dresses from a local store for $8 - $12 each and matching shrugs for $8 each from Target. My sons snazzy ensemble was $20 for everything. Not super bargains, but reasonable. The worst part was that my oldest daughter who turned 12 yesterday fit nicely in Jr's Small. Oh, and the feather earrings.



I wasn't feeling the groove to find myself something - I know, gasp! - but I had a great dress I had only worn once. It's a thrift store find, an H&M dress... And it was a case of what I believe to be a mis marked size, as I haven't fit in a size 4 in well, a long time! I accessorized with a matte sequin belt and a great teal bead necklace that my hubby brought me from Hawaii. Love the teal and orange. Paired with my
floral print shoes and I was good to go! The bracelet is a charm bracelet that was a gift from my oldest daughter.








So Easter was a success! Very excited about Spring!

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