Ah, We Fade to Grey, Fade to Grey

The finished product.

You're never fully dressed without a pedicure. I think everyone enjoys having freshly painted nails, even if not expertly done (though that is more preferred when there's time), painted toes make you feel like your feet are ready to be seen.Now that summer warmth is heading for the boarder, I felt ready for a nice fall shade on the toes, something a bit more sophisticated over the hot pinks and light greens I gravitate towards in the summer time. I picked up this grey polish called "money maker" at Sephora. This is definitely a toe nail color, it's a nice opaque grey blue, that feels a bit dark for my fingers, but probably will be a regular polish on the toes. I'd like to find a lighter grey for my manicure, so the quest for the perfect shade continues...

Want a Splendid Pie, Pizza-Pizza Pie

I am gluten free, which means that grabbing a slice as so many people do is no longer an option. Pizza is one of those foods that I am not willing to do without. I found a great pizza mix for the gluten free population (it's also dairy free too), from Namaste Foods. The great thing about the mix is the only two ingredients that are needed are water and a tiny bit of olive oil. I recommend halving the recipe for an individual pizza, instead of making a big one unless you are sharing with a group. I prefer this pizza freshly made, as the leftovers are a little soggy when reheated. From mixing it up, to baking it the total preparation to noshing take about 30 minutes, the standard for most delivery places.

Your Kiss is on My Lips

My mother is a true lady, she won't leave the house without her lipstick. I have rolled my eyes as she prepares to go to Jazzercise, but can't leave the house without applying a fresh shellac of color across her pout. I wish I inherited her confidence of wearing lipstick, however I feel like I look a little clownish when I try to wear it, but I'll be taking baby steps in my transformation to grown up. I love the Burt's Bees tinted lip gloss, because it's fool proof. Similar to the Burt's chapstick, the small tube has a hint of color that is subtle yet dignified. My current shade of choice is the Red Dahlia, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of the varieties. This is a definite step up from Bonne Bell.

It's not that easy being green...

Famous words from my favorite muppet - Kermit the Frog. I met up with some friends the other night for some impromptu hanging out. We ran into Ricky's as someone needed to replace a pair of flip flops. Ricky's is like a treasure trove of interesting accessories, makeup and apparently footwear (not only did they have flip flops, there were also rainboots). I wasn't really looking for anything particular, but put me in front of a sunglasses rack and I've  got to try on at least five pairs. I found these surprisingly delightful mint green frames, which despite the initial thought I'd look a bug, only made me wish I found them long before the end of the summer.  Best part, these beauties didn't break the bank at only $10. So as Kermit figured out,  I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful.