“Joy to the Heart and a Fresh Start”

Happy New Year 2013!

“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.” Proverbs 27:9

One of the fabulous followers of “The Vanity Addiction,” Marilyn Moore of Praying Families reached out to me regarding support in bringing joy to the heart and a fresh start to the young ladies of Independence Inn #2 in 2013! Be a friend and please donate body care and fragrance products to Brooklyn based young women ages 16-21 residing in SCO Family of Services’ sanctuary for the homeless. The young ladies reside in a cooperative environment where they are provided educational services, vocational training and job placement. With supportive counseling, the young adults learn basic life skills including cooking and money management. Independence Inn #2 assists the residents in finding permanent housing and prepares them for independent living. Any cosmetic gift would be appreciated (ex. Body creams, powder, lip gloss, perfume, bath gel etc.)

Donations can be sent to:

Independence Inn#2
“Fresh Start”
400 Grant Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Attn: Maria Torres

Christmas Chic Card Collection

Time is of the essence, but there is still time to send out those classic Christmas cards. Looking for a card to represent Christmas wishes that are as fabulous as you are, check out Aaron Potts NYC. I met him a few years back and fell in love with how he fuses fashion and art for the fashionista in all of us. He applies his gorgeous fashion illustrations to greeting cards, ornaments, calendars and frameable art. Aaron Potts’ design repertoire includes such names as Emanuel Ungaro, Victoria’s Secret, and Badgley Mischka. There are many designs to choose from but I appreciate the hot cocoa chic ladies in these Christmas collections.

Keep the waves spinnin'

One of our good friends came to dine with us recently. To protect his “G” he shall remain nameless. The point is, in the words of Beyonce, he had the “low cut Caesar with the deep wave” without looking old school and dated. I asked with a laugh if he had a texturizer. “NO! It’s Miss Jessie’s,” he replied. I couldn’t believe it. I have heard many women rave about the Miss Jessie’s products for defining curly tresses, but I never thought about the guys. He said that he got hooked on Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding after using it in his daughter’s hair. The best part: Miss Jessie’s is on sale for the holiday season at their website, Buy One Get One FREE Today!

Haute Couture Christmas Tree

I love Christmastime and the aromatic, emanating scent of pine from live Christmas trees punctuating the season. This year, I have seen so many attractive and interesting artificial trees that I have been tempted to purchase one. Check out these fabulous fakes at Hammacher Schlemmer for the Yuletide fashionista.