Sunny

Sunny. There is really no other way to describe it.  The sun has been out for days, the weather is warmer and like my long dormant yard I'm feeling sunny and alive again.  That's what sleep, a consistent exercise regime and deciding to just no longer care so much and let things play out can do for you. And like I said before, I took no time over spring break to get fabulous outfit pics.  And really, do you want more painter jean pics?  I didn't think so. Because that's what I wore for days as I painted even more things around my house.  This place is an HGTV host's dream.  Instead, I give you what I got.  Easter. Fashion stops for no one kid.  Except maybe a DIY project or three. You are never going to get us all perfect and at the same time.  Truth. SHOP THE … [Read more...]

I HEART Valentines Day

First things first, I absolutely adore Valentines Day. It's my Dad's birthday, there's a total excuse to make up some yummy dessert and I love a good pink and red combination. While I might want a subscription to this for the big pink, puffy heart day- I'm totally crushing on the Chevy Colorado right now. And I never tire of macarons, especially chocolate ones. … [Read more...]

A Casual New Year’s Eve

Every year we celebrate New Year's Eve the same way (13 years and counting!) with some of our old college friends. Over the years we have all gotten married and had kids. The group has grown, shrunk, changed and always been fun. Now, even our kids get excited about the annual get together that is both casual, runs almost all night and a total blast. It's a tradition that I hope keeps going until we are old and gray. This year I decided to mix in Pantone's Color of the Year, Marsala to help ring in 2015 with a bit of style. I found the red blush lip liner from Essence Cosmetics to be a great match and affordable. I like their true love shade of lip gloss too. If you want to play up your eyes they offer a berry merry eye liner that pops nicely.   New Year's Eve by … [Read more...]

Liquid & Lace

It's been a full round of get-together's, parties and time with friends and family. And I'm still on my whole "DO NOT BUY ANYTHING UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS!" rule. Yeah, that's working um..so-so. Using items I already have in my closet and mixing and matching is like giving my clothes a second chance and a gift at a new look and life, right? Isn't that the Christmas spirit or I have not eaten enough due to the flu running through my family and I'm just talking crazy? I love the idea of liquid leggings and lace this time of year. The look can work for many occasions and these leggings from Zappos are fleece-lined! Perfect for this time of year. Together and with different shoes and accessories you can wear it over and over again all the way to New Year's Eve.   Liquid … [Read more...]

Glam Girl Gifts

  Glam Gifts for Her by victoriamason featuring Stila Natasha Bubble Bib Statement Necklace/Galaxy Unicorn Earrings/Hair Chalk/Bauble Bar gift card/Stila New Year's Eve Glam set/Enamel Flower Bangle/Ted Baker Faux Fur Trimmed Gloves/Alexa Chung Nails 'Fabric Effect'/Hair Color Chalk 'Energy' The holiday season is nearly upon us and everywhere I look people are freaking out about it being December. There are cards to send, desserts to make and gifts to buy. Everyone wants to be heartfelt and find just the right present. I get that.  Some of the hardest people to buy for are fashionable friends.  The ones who always have just the right accessory or the latest nail color adorning their fingertips. What do you buy for the person who is always on-trend?  My finds will help you … [Read more...]

Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway

To celebrate Green Monday  and make the month a little brighter I got together with a few blogging friends and created a fabulous December Blogger Giveaway! This time it is even bigger and better than last month!  How much bigger?  Keep reading! … [Read more...]

Cyber Monday Deals

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...]

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...]

The Red, White and Blue

It can't be the week of the Fourth of July without showing a little red, white and blue! I picked up these shorts from Target last year and I can't stop wearing them. … [Read more...]