tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33928824877502368412024-03-13T00:11:42.745-04:00sydney austin designsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.comBlogger302125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-59229310366208481032017-01-25T08:37:00.000-05:002017-01-25T08:45:40.687-05:00Wordless Wednesday...<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sydneyaustindesigns/32517578405/in/dateposted-public/" title="Women's March"><img alt="Women's March" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/724/32517578405_145a815e46_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Photo Credit:<a href="http://flygirlmoment.com/" target="_blank"> Lydia Young </a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-81283002474804407462017-01-19T12:31:00.000-05:002017-01-19T12:31:31.478-05:00Gift Ideas for Your Host Family...Hello All! In about one week my daughter will be leaving to study abroad in Spain for the Spring semester. This is an exciting time for her. I will miss her dearly but I am so happy that she is stepping outside of her comfort zone and taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity.<br />
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It is customary to bring your homestay family or in my daughter's case, her Madre, a gift to say thank you for opening up your home to me for 89 days. The gift doesn't have to be expensive, but should be thoughtful, creative. Keep in mind portability issues. Below are some suggestions I have for host family gifts.<br />
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1. <b>Something made in your home state</b>: Ah you thought Texas Pete was made in Texas? Me too until I moved to North Carolina. Look for locally produced items such as honey, hot sauce, jam, or spices.<br />
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2. <b>Writing pad/Journal and pretty pen: </b>A great way for you to leave your host family a note or vice versa.<br />
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3. <b>Beautiful mug: </b>Anthropologie and etsy has beautiful mugs or check out a local potter. The mug above was handmade by a local potter in North Carolina. Unique and beautiful.<br />
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4. <b>Guest napkins or kitchen towels: </b>Another favorite of mine. I love pretty guest bathroom napkins.<br />
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5. <b>Bracelet: </b>If you just have a Madre, a pretty charm bracelet will be nice. Add a charm that represents you. Perhaps you play tennis, add a tennis racket charm. Or maybe you love to read, add a book charm. She will think about you every time she wears it. The above bracelet was made by <a href="http://www.sydneyaustindesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sydney Austin Designs</a><br />
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6. <b>Enamel Pin: </b>These are unisex. Small collectible item. Can be worn or a denim jacket, scarf, tote bag or like I do on my backpack.<br />
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7. <b>Canvas Tote Bag: </b>(not shown) Buy a plain canvas tote bag and paint a design on it. Your host family can use it as a grocery bag, travel bag, etc.<br />
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My daughter purchased a pretty journal and pens for her Madre.<br />
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I hope your find these suggestions helpful. If you have anymore ideas for host family gifts, please post in comments.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-39366188637378284882017-01-18T15:56:00.000-05:002017-01-18T15:56:20.015-05:00Wordless Wednesday...<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sydneyaustindesigns/32014450430/in/dateposted-public/" title="image"><img alt="image" height="706" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/433/32014450430_a086a8c5cc_b.jpg" width="532" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-27149113781548761842017-01-09T16:12:00.000-05:002017-01-09T16:12:58.085-05:0013 Books I Read In 2016...Happy New Year All! How are those resolutions going? I've accomplished one of my 2016 goals and that was to read 1 book a month. It may not be a lot to some, but I'm a slow reader and I'm easily distracted. Last year, I read 13 books! Some were for book club and others for enjoyment. This year my goal is to read 24 books. Check out the books I read.<br />
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1// <b>Charcoal Joe </b>by Walter Mosley { Easy Rawlings is back with his sidekick Mouse}<br />
2// <b>The Woman in Cabin 10 </b>by Ruth Ware { Suspenseful, not as good as Girl on the Train }<br />
3// <b>The Couple Next Door </b>by Shari Lapena { Quick read, get it from your local library }<br />
4// <b> Underground Railroad </b>by Colson Whitehead { Book club book, great discussion }<br />
5// <b> The Girls </b>by Emma Cline { Summer read, loosely based on Charles Manson, recommend }<br />
6// <b> The Girl You Lost </b>by Kathryn Croft { Quick read, predictable }<br />
7// <b>Forty Acres </b>by Dwayne Alexander Smith { Book club book, loved it needs to be a Part 2 }<br />
8// <b>Dead Wake </b>by Erik Larson { Great for History buffs, I loved his novel Devil In the White City }<br />
9// <b>Men of Brewster Place </b>by Gloria Naylor { Book club book, first time reading this gem }<br />
10// <b>Forbidden </b>by Beverly Jenkins { Book club book }<br />
11// <b>Homegoing </b>by Yaa Gyasi { Favorite book I read in 2016!! Highly recommend }<br />
12// <b>Yellow Crocus </b>by Laila Ibrahim { Book club book, Author will Skype for book club meetings }<br />
13// <b>Americanah </b>by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche { Started in 2104, finished in 2016, Recommend }<br />
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There are so many books I want to read this year. A few are:<br />
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Swing Time by Zadie Smith<br />
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult<br />
Mourning Calm by Frances Frost. Buy her book<a href="http://francesfrost.com/mourning-calm/" target="_blank"> here </a><br />
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur<br />
You are a Badass by Jen Sincero<br />
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If there are any books you recommend that aren't listed, do tell!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-39454652474297186322016-11-25T13:18:00.000-05:002016-11-25T13:18:48.782-05:00Small Business Sale...Hello All! Hope you are having a fabulous holiday weekend! Today is the first day to take 25% off all jewelry in my Etsy shop. Enter code <b>THANKS25 </b>at checkout. Go <a href="http://www.sydneyaustindesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">here </a>to take advantage of this great sale! I put a lot of passion in my designs and work. Thank you all for supporting Sydney Austin Designs and other small business owners. Please shop small and local this holiday season.<br />
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Below are some of my latest earring designs. Handmade earrings are a great gift to pick up for yourself, BFF, sister, daughter, or co-worker.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Gorgeous Copper earrings with Red Aventurine gemstones. </span></b></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-4446945159768214852016-03-18T11:45:00.001-04:002016-03-18T11:45:42.976-04:00March Essence Beauty Box...<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;">H</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;">e</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;">y All! I'm very pleased with this month's Essence Beauty Box. If you follow me on Snapchat (sadesigns) you saw that I did an unboxing two days ago. I got a chance to try out some of the products. Check it out the products in this month's box.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The beauty products. Great sample sizes. Theme is: Transform Her Everyday.</span></b></td></tr>
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I'm giving this month's box a <b>B. </b>The hair products every month is overkill. Every month there has been 2 haircare products. One is enough. I would like to see more makeup samples or sunscreen, perfume, bronzer or a highlighter.<br />
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The La Belle body butter was amazing. Melts into your skin. I also love the opal lipgloss. I'm excited to try Uncle Funky's Curly magic. I've been wanting to try something from their line. I have not tried the Biossance revitalizer, but online reviews are 5 star.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-18459409959152106462016-03-17T09:00:00.000-04:002016-03-17T09:00:12.928-04:00Strands...<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.48px;">Hello All!</span><br style="background-color: #e3a327; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #e3a327; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.48px;">Over the weekend I did my first gemstone haul of the year. I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to gemstone shopping. It's my retail therapy. I came across so many gorgeous gems at the GTS Bead Show. Take a look at some of the strands of beads I purchased. I can't wait to turn these gemstones into hip jewels!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062389009/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0062389009&linkCode=as2&tag=sydneyaustind-20&linkId=6KFKNUR4S2MQK3N7">Forbidden</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sydneyaustind-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0062389009" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> by Beverly Jenkins. This was my book club's February selection. It is a historical romance novel. Quick and easy read. Not a book I would normally read, but that is what a book club is all about.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0786884053/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0786884053&linkCode=as2&tag=sydneyaustind-20&linkId=K7QD5RRRL6BIF3AQ">The Men of Brewster Place</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sydneyaustind-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0786884053" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> by Gloria Naylor. This is my book club's March selection. I am enjoying this book. Love how she breathes life into the men. The novel is a spinoff of Women of Brewster Place.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804188246/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0804188246&linkCode=as2&tag=sydneyaustind-20&linkId=MUKKCSS7CA7L7E52">Ruby (Oprah's Book Club 2.0)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sydneyaustind-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0804188246" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> by Cynthia Bond. Yes I did pick this book because it was an Oprah selection. Oprah's interview with Ms Bond was so intriguing that I had to get her novel. One Twitter user described Ruby as "like a sweet lime in your mouth. You feel the hit in the back of your throat and then sweetness takes over." Many reviewers say her writing style is like Toni Morrison.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0670011967/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0670011967&linkCode=as2&tag=sydneyaustind-20&linkId=4I3JPNE4BFHQ2OCS">Akata Witch</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sydneyaustind-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0670011967" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> by Nnedi Okorafor. Ms. Okorafor is an Nigerian-American author who writes fantasy novels. This is on my 'to-read" list. Sunny, the main character is an albino who lives and West African and doesn't fit in anywhere. I'm looking forward to reading this magical book.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00245A55Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00245A55Y&linkCode=as2&tag=sydneyaustind-20&linkId=7L5H6WCRCM2HFP24">Angel of Harlem</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sydneyaustind-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00245A55Y" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> by Kuwana Haulsey. This is a novel based on the life of Dr. May Chinn. Dr. Chinn was the first black female physician in Harlem. Another book on my "to-read" list. What a great book to read during Women's History Month!<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307455920/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307455920&linkCode=as2&tag=sydneyaustind-20&linkId=STEUF5DKJLMPHH44">Americanah</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sydneyaustind-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307455920" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche. I'm currently reading this novel. I've read about 25%. Lots of rave reviews for this novel. Even though I'm only at the beginning I do recommend this book. Read the book before the movie comes out.<br />
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My favorite product thus far is the lipstick by IMAN in Hot. Great alternative to wearing red lipstick.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-48415624916919073572016-02-11T09:00:00.000-05:002016-02-11T09:00:05.061-05:00Valentine's Day Date Night Outfit...Hey All! Valentine's Day is upon us. Got any plans? I created my ideal Valentine's Date Night Outfit. Check it out below.<br />
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Love this fun sweater dress paired with to-die-for Stuart Weitzman over the knee boots. Instead of my go-to clutch, I opted for a black leather crossbody bag by Vince Camuto. I actually have this exact bag in a gorgeous royal blue that I got for a super deal at DSW. I'm going for fuss free jewelry. A classic pair of diamond studs and a statement ring. Minimal makeup, I love a natural face. Swipe on some mascara and a vampy lip, like this Mac lipstick. Bundled up in this cream shawl collared coat because it's freezing in NC! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-75925355262247643542016-02-05T09:00:00.000-05:002016-02-05T09:00:07.813-05:00Winter Favorites...<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sydneyaustindesigns/16035067993/in/datetaken/" title="Winter"><img alt="Winter" height="800" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8643/16035067993_beb7be2904_c.jpg" width="600" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Hey All! Below is a list of things that I'm loving this winter.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EO5YRK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001EO5YRK&linkCode=as2&tag=sydneyaustind-20&linkId=3KNUBQK6J5FL252Z" rel="nofollow">Walkers Shortbread Rounds</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sydneyaustind-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001EO5YRK" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> These are the perfect compliment to my Downton Abbey tea. My grandmother loved shortbread cookies and these cookies remind me of my nana. So buttery. Forget scones, give me my cookies!<br />
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Nurse Jackie on Netflix. I straight binged on Nurse Jackie, all 7 seasons. Seriously, I watched them all in about a week. I never watched it when it was on Showtime. I am so sorry it ended. What should I watch next? House of Cards? Orange is the new Black?<br />
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<b>Snapchat</b> Okay so I'm a couple of years late. But it took that long for my kids to finally show me how to use it. It's a great app. I think I have one follower and that's my sorority sister Sharon. Let's snap and chat! Follow me on Snapchat. My id is<b> sadesigns</b><br />
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When I do take off my sheepskin slippers, I put these on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01440V8ES/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01440V8ES&linkCode=as2&tag=sydneyaustind-20&linkId=3IETAGIELBKYGW3G" rel="nofollow">Sam Edelman Paige Boot</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sydneyaustind-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B01440V8ES" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> They are the cutest fringe suede booties. Very comfortable. I'm a big Sam Edelman fan, and these do not disappoint. I mostly wear them with skinny jeans, a tee and a comfy cardigan ( my winter staple).<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-8436066085784490982016-02-03T13:52:00.000-05:002016-02-03T13:52:37.909-05:00New Hip Jewels...<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;">Hello All! New and exciting designs are being launched in 2016! I love working with brass. Below are 2 designs that were designed from a sheet of brass. Hand cut, hand drilled, and hammered. Don't you just love gold shiny things! Also pictured are cascading cowrie shell earrings, garnet and citrine necklace, and freshwater pearls and garnet statement earrings. If interested in purchasing, please click <b><a href="http://www.sydneyaustindesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Gorgeous pink coral attached to handcut, hammered and filed brass components. </span></b></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-11890457033236790192015-12-09T10:42:00.000-05:002015-12-09T10:42:43.452-05:00Strands...<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.48px;">Hello All!</span><br style="background-color: #e3a327; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #e3a327; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.48px;">Over the weekend I did my last gemstone haul for the year. I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to gemstone shopping. It's my retail therapy. I came across so many gorgeous gems at the GTS Bead Show. Take a look at some of the strands of beads I purchased. I can't wait to turn these gemstones into hip jewels!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Orange Coral is gorgeous. I'm thinking chunky tribal themed necklace.</b></span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-42076510378296664342015-11-30T16:38:00.000-05:002015-11-30T16:38:17.976-05:00Cyber Monday Sale...Hello All! Hope you had a fabulous holiday weekend! Today is the last day to take 25% off all jewelry in my etsy shop. See picture below for details. Go <a href="http://www.sydneyaustindesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to take advantage of this great sale! I put a lot of passion in my designs and work. Thank you all for supporting Sydney Austin Designs and other small business owners.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Citrine and deer antler necklace. Only 1 available.</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Brass hoops with wire wrapped pearls.</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Kyanite and gunmetal chain chandelier earrings.</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Hammered brass discs. Domed and super lightweight. Perfect for everyday.</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Copper and cowrie shell earrings. </span></b></td></tr>
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Last month Essence debuted their Inaugural Essence Beautybox with women of color as their target audience. I received an email inviting me to join this subscription box program for $15 a month. I cancelled my Birchbox subscription over a year ago so I hopped on this. October's theme was "Finishing Touches for Fall." Take a look at the box contents.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Love the artwork on the box lid!</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Pretty presentation which included a product guidebook.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The beauty products. Nice sizes. </span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> Tarte Brow Architect. All in one brush, pencil and concealer for your brows. </span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Calvin Klein Eternity Now perfume and L'occitane shea butter hand cream. Love them both! The perfume has grapefruit notes that I really like. The hand cream is awesome. <br />I highly recommend this brand. The best hand cream on the market!</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea Leave-in and Curls Creme Brule Curl Cream. Love Eden Bodyworks products. This leave-in is wonderful. Curls Creme Brule curl cream is nice too. Doesn't leave my hair dry or sticky like some curl creams. </b></span></td></tr>
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Overall I give this box a B. The reason is I can't figure out how to use the Tarte Brow Architect. If you received this box, let me know what you think. I'm excited to receive November's box!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-19637638370606286722015-11-03T13:50:00.001-05:002015-11-03T13:50:09.501-05:00Thrift Store Finds...I love a great deal. I'm really into thrift and consignment shopping. Thrift shopping takes patience and you have to dig in the racks. A lot of trips to the thrift store are hit or miss. I'm a big fan of Goodwill. I look for jeans (to DIY), clutch bags, coats or jackets, and sweaters.<br />
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* If you want to DIY a pair of jeans: shred, fray, distress, cut off the hem, etc. I highly recommend going to the thrift store to purchase a pair. Prices range from $3- $5 for denim jeans.<br />
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* Remember alterations are possible. Find something you love but it's too big, get it altered. Buttons missing, hem needs to be shorten or lengthen, no problem take it to your tailor.<br />
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* Ask about sale days. Goodwill has tag sales, where they attach color coded tags to items for a additional percentage off. Major score!<br />
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* Love a trend but don't want to pay a fortune for it to go out of style next season, thrift! Fringe, plaid, high waists and skinny scarfs are all the rage this season. Visit your local thrift store to try out a trend for less.<br />
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Check out my latest thrift store finds below!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Great fitted black jacket for day or evening. Love the sequins on the collar and sleeves. <br />Cost $5. Excellent condition.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Vintage red silk cardigan Neiman Marcus. Great piece when your outfit needs a pop of color. Also perfect layering piece. Has shoulder pads that I will remove. Not trying to look like Alexis Carrington from Dynasty. Cost: $3. Condition: Good</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Bad picture poor natural lighting (Ugh darn this rain). Anyway I was looking for a pair of straight denim jeans for a DIY project that I have in mind, instead came across these. Straight leg olive jeans. Will look great with riding boots and a chunky turtleneck sweater. Cost: $3. Condition: excellent like new.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></b></span></td></tr>
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Are you a thrift store digger?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-46681651675279145092015-09-14T12:15:00.002-04:002015-09-14T12:15:45.927-04:00Current Beauty Product Faves...Hey All! Hope you all had a great weekend. The weather here in NC is gorgeous! Sharing some of my current beauty product faves.<br />
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<b>Crystal Essence Deodorant: </b>Think I finally found a natural deodorant that works. Love the smell and it holds me through a workday. </div>
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<b>Jason Coconut Oil: </b>I can not longer use coconut oil on my hair. My hair has enough protein. Love it for my body. I rub this all over my body while still damp and my skin is soft and moisturizing all day.</div>
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<b>DIY Rosewater Moisturizer: </b>Love spritzing rosewater on my face. I made my own using rosewater, almond oil and vegetable glycerin. </div>
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<b>Pixi Glow Tonic:</b> Have you tried this? I heard rave reviews about it. Some call it liquid gold. Target now carries it but it sold out fast. I grabbed the last bottle on the shelf at my local Target. It smells great. I apply it to my skin after cleanses.</div>
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<b>Botanics Organic Facial Oil: </b>This is perfect for my dry skin. Does not leave my face oily/greasy looking. </div>
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<b>African Shea Butter: </b>I add my own oils to this and apply to my ends as a sealant or whenever my hair needs extra moisturizing. Oils I mix are extra virgin olive oil, almond oil, Castor oil, and rosemary oil. </div>
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I love shoes. Sandals, boots, sneakers, ballet flats, loafers, pumps, I love them all. Earlier this summer I spotted a pair of lace-up pointed toe ballet flats on Instagram. After further investigation, I discovered they were <a href="http://www.barneys.com/aquazzura-christy-lace-up-flats-503927069.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw98mvBRD-_ciSovKhq7gBEiQAEvsBZ9GP6UNNgL9ad_kEfkxAw8uMjuEW6cjfXfYyPkB4m8caAugi8P8HAQ&campaignid=177727241&utm_medium=cpc&adgroupid=14376835841&product_id=00505039270771&product_partition_id=100225462361&utm_source=google" target="_blank">these</a>, Aquazzura Christy Lace-up flats that retail for $675. I don't care how hard I hustle, I'm not paying $700 for a pair of trendy flats. Moving forward months later and to my surprise one of my fave bloggers, Carrie Bradshaw Lied, did a fabulous lace-up ballet flats DIY blog post. Check it out <a href="http://theeverygirl.com/fall-fashion-diy-lace-up-ballet-flats" target="_blank">here</a>. I just had to try it. Check out my results below.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cut about 5 feet of cord for each shoe. Start at the front double the cord and loop through tying a knot. Next, separate the cord and go through side holes from inside of the shoe. Lastly, pull both ends of cord through back hole. </span></td></tr>
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Shoes - Target $25<br />
Leather Hole Puncher - Michael's <strike>$10 </strike> 50% coupon $5<br />
Satin Cord 2mm - Michael's $4<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-27145677984397835682015-09-03T12:33:00.000-04:002015-09-03T12:33:00.680-04:00Lately Summer Recap...<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sydneyaustindesigns/20928422599/in/dateposted-public/" title="Dorm room"><img alt="Dorm room" height="800" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5816/20928422599_5896f3c7c5_c.jpg" width="600" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Hey All! Can not believe summer is over. It is still blazing hot in the Carolinas but let's face it summer is over. School has started, it's Labor Day weekend, and the stores have replaced sandals with boots. Here is a summer recap of what I have been up to lately.<br />
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<b>Life Changing: </b>The above picture is my daughter's dorm room. Why didn't my dorm room look like that? As much time as we spent in and out of stores and on Pinterest this summer, her room should look like something out of a magazine. I'm so proud and excited for her. It's weird not seeing her bubbly face everyday. Move-in day was exhausting! I was too tired to cry.<br />
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<b>Joyful: </b>My dad received a great report from his doctor. There are no signs of lymphoma in his body. God has been so good to us!<br />
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<b>Aha: </b>My Aha moment this summer was, start using MyFitnessPal app. I mean it's on my phone, just enter the foods you eat and how much you exercise, and you just might lose some weight! It worked, I'm down 5.6 lbs for the month of August! I'm celebrating all accomplishments big and small!<br />
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<b>Stop Being A Procrastinator: </b>I'm sure you all know about Nordstrom's Anniversary sale that happens every July. Being the bargain shopper that I am, I had several cool stuff in my online cart. Went back several days later, and gone! Sold! We no longer have your size available. Ugh! This really cool drape front faux leather jacket was super cute. I guess there were lots of people who thought it was super cute.<br />
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<b>Serene: </b>The most serene moment of the summer was going to Kiawah Island with my BFF/sis-n-law. Just the two of us. I just love the beach. We had a great time. Sun, sand, ocean waves, cocktails, food, no kids, no husbands of course we had a great time!<br />
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<b>Funniest: </b>I always have a great time with my girlfriends. I must say the funniest was going out dancing for my friend Lydia's birthday. If I didn't laugh at her all night long! She danced with everyone. We laughed until we cried.<br />
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<b>I Just Can't: </b>My line sisters and I are reading <u>Go Set A Watchman</u> together, plus it just so happens to be my bookclub's pick for our next meeting. However, before I read it, I want to read <u>To Kill A Mockingbird</u>. I just can't finish that book. Everytime I pick it up I fall asleep.<br />
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<b>You Made That: </b>I made the best salad this summer. Arugula, crumbled bleu cheese, watermelon chunks, and a little vinaigrette. Amazing! Tasty!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-47188261733493976062015-07-01T15:07:00.003-04:002015-07-01T15:07:30.605-04:00Girl's Night Out Wine Glass Painting...Hello All!<br />
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Summer is here! Need a girls night out? Check out your local area for a cool painting class. Last week four girlfriends and I went to a wine glass painting class. We bought a Groupon for the class. The class was a lot of fun. If you live in the Greensboro area, check out Art by TJM. Check out our fun night below.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>You had a choice of painting stemless or stemmed wine glasses. I did 2 of each.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Of course our GNO's always include food and drinks.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Butterfly stencil I used for my stemless glasses.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Tracey giving instructions to my friend, Kim.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>My sister-n-law is really into her painting.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Other ladies that were in attendance also having a GNO.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>My glasses. Birds and butterflies. </b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>After baking in the oven so the painting doesn't come off, this is the finally product. <br />Wine anyone?</b></span></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-4185756904134475112015-05-27T13:11:00.000-04:002015-05-27T13:11:23.132-04:00WIP Wednesday Recycling Vintage Jewelry...Hello All! I want to share my latest Work in Progress (WIP). My mother-n-law recently gave me quite a few pieces of vintage jewelry that belonged to her deceased girlfriend. I love vintage. I'm excited about taking these pieces and upcycling/repurposing them into something new and fresh! Take a look.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love cameos. I plan on taking the 2 brooches and turning them into pendants for a statement necklace. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm taking the necklaces apart and using the beads and findings for new designs.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coffee bean beads. These will look great on a tribal themed necklace. Perfect colors for summer.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The best part about this necklace are the brass components. I'm using them for earrings.<br /><br /></span></td></tr>
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What are you working on? Any DIY projects?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-15827095870595521262015-05-19T13:56:00.000-04:002015-05-19T13:56:06.151-04:00Pre Summer Reading...Hey All! I've selected a few books that I want to read by the end of June. These are my pre-summer reading books. Check them out below.<br />
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1. <b>Salvage the Bones </b>by Jesmyn Ward. This book tells the story of a Mississippi Gulf family in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina. Selected by a member of my book club for our June discussion.<br />
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2. <b>The Girl On The Train </b>by Paula Hawkins. I'm currently reading this book. If you liked <b>Gone Girl</b>, you would like this book. I can't put it down. Very suspenseful.<br />
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3. <b>Akata Witch </b>by Nnedi Okorafor. This book was recommended by someone I follow on Twitter. The story of an albino West African girl born in New York City but lives in Nigeria. She doesn't seem to fit in anywhere. Then she learns why.<br />
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What are you reading this Summer?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-1791966452331375382015-05-13T18:35:00.000-04:002015-05-13T18:35:35.481-04:00Wordless Wednesday...<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sydneyaustindesigns/17615497465" title="Houseplants by Robyn, on Flickr"><img alt="Houseplants" height="800" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5327/17615497465_9c874923e9_c.jpg" width="600" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023227620427184177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392882487750236841.post-9020905157554732015-05-03T19:20:00.000-04:002015-05-03T19:20:00.542-04:00Mother's Day Sale...Hello All! Happy May!<br />
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May is a month filled with celebrations. Mother's Day, Graduations, Weddings, Proms, Preakness, Memorial Day, Bridal Showers, Teacher Appreciation Week, Cinco de Mayo, and my Mama's birthday. We are having a sale in our etsy boutique going on now through May 18th (my Mama's birthday). All items are 20% off the retail price. Enter coupon code <b>MOM20 </b>at checkout. Go <a href="http://www.sydneyaustindesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to visit our etsy shop.
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