As I tell my kids at least once a day, usually when we are trying to get out the door for school, "Vite, vite! Allons-y, maintenant!" Translation: Quick, quick! Go, now! That's how I feel about Cyber Monday too. Honestly, Black Friday never got me all squee! excited. I love the armchair deals I can find straight off the Internets. So, without further adieu! CYBER MONDAY DEALS ON TMC! … [Read more...]
Best Black Friday Deals
Are you ready? It's Black Friday! Stay home! Avoid the hustle and bustle just a little bit longer and find the real deals all right here! Black Friday Deals by victoriamason featuring bow tie jewelry … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Threads
A lot of us travel during Thanksgiving, that's no joke. I still flinch when I think of some the grand times I spent in many of the East Coasts finest airports back in college. Even back then I liked to dress for travel while still knowing that comfort was key. Whether it is by train, plane or automobile these two looks are guaranteed to keep you looking your most polished and comfortable too. I'm wearing both this week while we spend time with friends and family. Travel Outfit by victoriamason featuring a stud earring set Forever21 Striped Knit Sweater (similar)/Black boots (similar)(similar)/Jeans/Kate Spade Pearl Studs/Essie Nail Polish (similar) Travel Outfit by victoriamason featuring a travel outfit JCrew Chambray Shirt/Black Skinny Jeans … [Read more...]
Sephora Gift Card Giveaway
No, it's not Black Friday and you haven't even stuffed your turkey yet but we are kicking off the holiday season early with a few other blogger friends by giving away a $160 Sephora gift card to ONE lucky reader!! Maria/Victoria/Jennifer/Nicki/Lisa/Crystelle/Brooke a Rafflecopter giveaway Winner will be chosen at random on December 1, 2014. … [Read more...]
American Girl Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are all about being personal. I don't do that very much on TMC, at least not anymore. Call me nostalgic but I get that way about American Girl. When American Girl, then Pleasant Company, debuted in the mid-80's I was ten years-old. My Dad knew that my love of history and dolls would just swoon over the catalog. He was right. It was love at first sight. I earmarked the Samantha pages but loved reading the details about all the dolls, which at the time was only three. My wish for more than a few Christmases was for the Samantha doll. It's one of the many reasons I do an American Girl gift guide each holiday season. Source: museumofplay.org See that girl reading to her Samantha doll? That was what I wanted many a Christmas morning. … [Read more...]
Orange Velvet
A cold and blustery November day had me pulling my orange-red velvet blazer out of the closet. I bought it a while back on a thrift shopping trip with E (how much fun is it to have a friend who loves to thrift just as much as me? I love it!). I kept meaning to wear it last fall and winter but it just never happened. I love the bright, cheery color and the gorgeous satin lining makes me smile. … [Read more...]
#MyHCLook
This time of year I am always desperate for a hair cut (anyone else have hair that grows super fast in the fall?) and I'm short on time. Between all the activities the three girls have with school and outside of that and work and life during the holiday season the last thing I want to do is spend a few hours in my stylist's chair. Then last week I decided enough was enough. My hair was too long and I needed a cut STAT. I stopped into one of the many Hair Cuttery's located in my town. I haven't visited one since I was in college and I'm always a bit shy on switching things up but I was a woman in need. BEFORE #MyHCLook I never actually style my long angled-bob hairstyle before a hair cut. Does anyone go through all that trouble? After I checked into the salon as a walk-in I … [Read more...]
Real Mom Style
You see my "Real Mom Style" every week. I'm fairly basic in my love of classic looks that can pull double-duty when it comes to being a work at home mom. I have lots of inspiration in creating my looks. One place is the trio of ladies that makes up Real Mom Style and the women who link up here each week at Whatcha Wearing Wednesday. Let's see what they are all up to, shall we? … [Read more...]
Beauty Trifecta
My latest fun beauty finds, tests and new product love are pretty great. It's all about hair, face and body this week. A little trifecta. Fun Beauty Finds by victoriamason featuring a body moisturizer Korres Wild Rose Instant Brightening Eye Treatment/Briogeo Blossom&Bloom Volumizing Conditioner/LaVanila Body Butter … [Read more...]
Working Weekend
Last weekend H and I had a working weekend. Alone. No kids. We were excited to be able to collaborate, go through the mundane tasks we normally do apart and work side by side. We don't often get a chance to work in quiet for such a long period of time. The last few weeks have been exhausting in our house. We've both been working more than the norm and it is starting to take its toll on us. We needed to get out a bit after being inside all day and for us that meant house hunting. Crisp fall days are perfect for looking for your future home, don't you think? The lighting is golden and shows off the happy medium of what it can look like inside a house. Plus, foliage is gorgeous and often helps a property look its best. As we stood in the drive way of one beautiful home I asked H to snap … [Read more...]