Maine Girl

By Cynthia Hilton {Wife} {Mom of four} {Studying Nursing RN} {Independent Consultant at Usborne Books & More } "I'll admit it - lately I have been stubbornly sporting the colorless dishwater blond of my post-baby years, but today was transforming, both in color and style, and might I add, attitude. I haven't felt this sprightly since my Dorothy Hamill haircut back in second-grade, when my hair was still naturally flaxen. Since then it has gotten progressively darker, and I have tried everything short of a full dye job (highlights, Sun-In, shorter, longer, thinner, wavy, flatironed) in a battle to cling to the hair of my past. Though it had lost its albino-esque tone, as late as college my hair was still unusually blond. I have photos of me kneeling in the dusty anthropology museum storage room, a smooth sheet of sunshiny hair curtaining half my face as I pretend to scrutinize a piece of pottery for the photo. Traveling in Guatemala the summer after I g...

Natalia shows us what a simple blazer can do for an already super cute sundress! The blazer makes this look perfectly conservative enough, yet still fashionable enough, for the office. When she takes the blazer off she looks elegant enough for dinner with her beau. You never can go wrong with black and white and the large floral print is right on trend for this very moment! Natalia can also add pops of color to this look to make it look new and fresh every time she wears it. Not to mention how awesome a pair of black knee high boots will look with it in the winter and fall :) This sundress is a great find and Natalia will happily wear it for years to come!

An enlightening article by:  Consuela Richard founder and CEO of  Beju Beju  Vodka is the beverage of choice across American lounges, clubs, and bars. In recent years high-end vodkas, like Belvedere, Absolut, and  Ketel One have seen their sales skyrocket. Vodka still remains a key ingredient in many popular mixed drinks case in point the bloody mary, Moscow mule, screwdriver, and my personal favorite the Cherry bomb. Few vodka drinkers, however, fail to grasp the full potential of this of this alcoholic beverage and are unaware of the many uses of vodka in day to day life. Lets take a closer look at this liquor and what it can do… For the Beauty Buff:    Who said you can’t use vodka as an astringent this potent facial cleanser helps tighten the pores and remove dirt. Simply apply a dab of vodka to a cotton ball and wipe away makeup, dirt, and oils.  For long lush locs add a table spoon to your favorite 12 ounce bottle of shampoo...

{Laura's Style Closet Contributor: March 2012} Marion Syversen Occupation: Financial Adviser, Business Owner, and author of REAL DEAL     LS = Laura's Style M=Marion LS} Describe your personal style. M}     I guess I'm not the best judge as I think that I am a mix and match girl. LS} Who are your style icons? M}   My friends are some very stylish women. Kathryn, Suz, Gina, you, Cindy. I've got some very beautiful, amazingly pulled-together women who I love to bits and who you will usually catch me rubbing on.   LS} What are some of your favorite things that you wear a lot (almost daily) that you feel defines your personal style? M}  I love patterns, and patterns with other patterns. I love color. I love wearing jackets all styles of them. (I'm almost always cold, so they come in handy.) I love scarves and various textures. And I like taking clothes and pairing things that don't seem to match. Like weari...