Carolyn Braden: Mad For Plaid!

Plaid is in! Get it out and wear it this holiday season!

Carolyn Braden

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the
rain."
--Dolly Parton

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Love this body tint, Charlotte Island, by Lush!

This is the best body tint ever! It smells like tropical bananas and
chocolate and will make you look like you spent the weekend in the
tropics! After you put it on, let it dry for a few minutes before
putting on your clothes. It's so lightweight and does not rub off on
your clothes. My sensitive skin even allowed it to be put on my face!

Carolyn Braden's Uggs!

These are my new Uggs.   I wore them with my Ladybug Girl costume.  (The Ladybug Girl is a children's book.  I wore them for my costume at my school's Book Character Day). I will definitely wear them this season.  They are so comfy and incredibly stylish.  They are a little less ordinary than traditional Uggs.  

Carolyn Braden's Creative Jewelry Organization

Here is a creative way to organize your jewelry.  I used a curio display cabinet that I was about to give away. It didn't match my dining room any longer so I thought it should have gone to someone who needed it.  Then I had a lightbulb go off in my head!  Use it for jewelry storage!  This way I can see everything that I have and it doesn't get dusty!  

Carolyn Braden's Latest T.J. Maxx Find!

I love T.J. Maxx!  If you are someone who doesn't mind looking through many clothing items to find something you like, go to T.J. Maxx.  The prices are so much better than many mall stores and they keep the latest trends in stock always!  This vest is a Cynthia Rowley and it was only $29.98!  I don't like the cold weather that is approaching Louisville but this vest may help make the winter blues less blue and much more stylish!

Ballet Tutu's Anyone?

Ballet is on the up and up of current styles!  I just bought one for part of my Halloween costume.  The costume is based on a book character.  Our school celebrates Book Character Day right before Halloween.  The students get to dress up as their favorite book character.  I can't reveal my character yet, but she does wear a beautiful tutu.  


Ladybugs are certainly in style right now too!  

Carolyn Braden says "Manicure anyone?"

I am teaching myself how to do the best manicure/pedicure ever! I
love having my nails done but it can be so expensive! I gave up my
fake nails one year ago and I think I have finally perfected doing my
own nails. After watching the ladies do my nails, I learned the whole
process. With a little trip over to Sally Beauty Supply store, I now
have all my own tools and even the little bottles of nail polish with
the thin brushes to paint cute details too! I even bought the
rhinestones I would always have put on my big toe and ring fingers.
It took some getting used to painting details onto my right hand with
my left hand (I'm right handed), but I can do it now!

Experiment for yourself! It takes a little patience, but you can do
it and save some money too! Ask your friends and family if you can
practice on them. Thanks to my mom and Jordan for lending their hands
(he he!) to me!