WEARING CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE

Today I got a new vacuum cleaner. That does not thrill me like it would some people. My Energizer Bunny Friend has a vacuum problem. She LOVES to vacuum, it is her therapy. I kid you not! She vacuums her house at least once a day and when she goes to visit friends they will “let” her vacuum their house to make her happy. ? Let’s just say that we are NOTHING alike in that regard. Lol! I do not like to vacuum my house much less anyone else’s house. Lol! But, I had to break down on Saturday and vacuum my house and the vacuum cleaner that we had was disgusting, stinky, and old.You have heard me tell you how busy that I am so it shouldn’t come to you as a big surprise that I have a lady who helps me keep my house clean. She comes on Fridays and does the basics for me. I love this because that means that while I am home on the weekends I am not having to clean. Unfortunately, it snowed two weeks ago and then this past week she came down sick. She is feeling better now but that was two weeks in a row that my house wasn’t cleaned. I had to do the cleaning! Remember my old vacuum, it is was so bad that my lady would bring her own vacuum each time instead of using that thing. I broke down and called my EBF, the vacuum expert, and asked her what she used. So today I am breaking in my Shark Robot Deluxe Pro and I must say that I am impressed. It is super light, easily maneuverable, loads of attachments, and really strong. Joe even gave it the thumbs up. Now to get “him” to do more than just a test run. Hahaha!I hope you like this top better than the one I wore on the blog on Tuesday. I loved the lace blouse but you gurls didn’t seem to share my enthusiasm. I am betting though that you think today’s look is a HOMERUN! I am loving my Trunk Club shipments because it is like Christmas every month and I never have to even leave the house. This is not something that I would probably have picked out for myself but when I looked at the photos I knew it was a keeper. The brand of this top is Vince Camuto. It says on the website that this top runs big and that you should size down. This is a medium and it fits me great. I like the swirl design and the split sleeve with the cuffs that flare out. This top is machine washable (must have) and line dry. So, lets hear it, what do you think???Classic colors call for classic pearls. Lol! No joke, you can never go wrong with pearls as an accessory. The Lottie necklace is stunning. I really like the effect the Lottie gives. It is playful and fun just like all the swirls. It is adjustable from 27″ to 37″ which makes it versatile also. The Mera earrings are 1″ studs that are comprised of mini seed pearls. These are another versatile item and you can wear it with jeans as well as dresses. Since I was wearing seed pearls I thought I would add the Evie bracelet. This is what I lovingly refer to as my ladybug bracelet. Lol! Did you see all of the jewelry I ordered just as giveaways??? Guess what??? I just ordered this much MORE!!! I have decided to up the ante. From the 15th of the month until the last day of January, when you order at least 75.00 (excluding taxes and shipping) you will get ONE additional piece of jewelry from me. But, if you order at least 125.00 (excluding taxes and shipping) then you will get TWO items from me! January is the month to make your purchases!!! Go to plunderdesign.com/taniastephens to place an order and be sure to pick a party with my name on it.  I bet you weren’t expecting the black and white polka dot calf-hair on these Logo shoes. I love the unexpected “pop” that just peeks out from under the pants. The two-tone look makes this shoe stand out and it is so unique. Not only that, it is on sale more than 50% off. WOW! That is a great deal on these shoes!!!I had almost forgotten that I had this pair of palazzo pants. They were folded up and hanging with the shorts (don’t ask me why) and I just happened to see them. I had been looking for a pair of leggings that I have only worn ONCE and now can’t find. It is driving me nuts! It was the leggings that I got from Purple Poppy (HERE) that had the lace hem. I think the palazzo pants looked better with this top than the leggings would have but I still want to know where they are! I am beginning to think that I might have too much clothing. ?

I have been talking menopause and the effects it has on your skin for the past few days. Today, I am talking about toners. For some reason, toners are the forgotten child of the regimens. When the Doctors created their anti-aging products they made them in multi-level steps. Some people worried that consumers wouldn’t understand the need for all of the products and the poor toner is the step people want to skip. Some of the reasons you want to use the toner are that it helps to shrink the pores of the skin. Large pores tend to be found on oily and aging skin and they can get clogged with dirt and oils more easily. Toners also help keep the skin’s PH in balance. Soaps and cleansers can be harsh and dry out your skin and the toner helps to keep the PH in balance. The toner actually helps to prepare your skin for the following steps. This helps to make sure the next step works better and more efficiently. Make sure you use ALL the steps of your regimen! If you are interested in getting the best skin that you can possibly have then go to tstephens5.myrandf.com. Be sure to scroll down to the Subscribe and Save option to get the best price available (other than being a consultant)

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