5 years old...

5 years? doesn't seem like it but it sure is

my how the time flies when you're having fun!

i am so honored, excited and grateful 

for this platform, this space on the internet 

and all of you to share it with!

thank you for being apart of this

there is so much more to come from Secrets...

the new agenda is just the beginning

this birthday celebration continues!

 ♡♥♡

5 on Friday

 a couple of lovely & awesome distractions for you this friday!

...1...

how about a little history lesson...

i promise you won't be disappointed 

this is all about some of the most FAMOUS BLiNG

...2...

listen, it's no secret that i adore bethenny frankel 

and i tend to chuckle at her great one liner's 

( get off my jock )

she is also great with advice! #girlpower

...3...

k i admit, i used to not LOVE the boldness that she tweeted.

BUT people can change (me obvs) and now,

 i am slightly in love and so excited for this cookbook!

...4...

used to roll mine, but maybe i will give this a try?

anything to save space in that damn closet - a quick 38 second tutorial!

andddd last but certainly not least

...5...

i am incredibly excited  & overwhelmed with joy because 

TOMORROW 

1/30/2016

is our

5th birthday

* much more to come on this tomorrow, 

a giveaway, some news and just ol' plain celebrating! *

January...

It starts gold, glittery and sparkly in my mind but is truly a tough month for me...

It starts by knowing I have a million great ideas and

 accomplishments I want to bring to fruition. 

And the reality is I am deep in grief. 

Still.

I am aware I will ebb and flow in waves of grief all the days of my life. 

But January is hard.

I hesitate is saying I "HATE" feeling fresh.

Because being renewed and excited is my goal, but the truth is... 

From the 6th to the 22nd I am flooded with emotions. 

Mainly because I tell people... 

"These days aren't any harder than the others. 

They are just strictly known as bookends and they shouldn't be any better or worse

 than the other 363 days of the year." 

I act as a professional in this, because I am. 

It's my experience, my opinion, my take, my terms. 

And I'm amazing at navigating it.

The one thing I tried so hard this time around to do, 

was keep positive and uplift myself. 

Handled the waves calmly and effectively!

The haze is lifting and I am feeling all sorts of feels! 

This time around, I was the captain of the seas 

and I handled these waves with all my bravery. 

The Best Way to Have a Good Day...

Is to have a good night!

And it starts like this...

1.

2.

3.

The best way to any good day is to have a good night! 

I have been making a truly conscious effort to make my nighttime routine as effect as possible

 ALL WHILE being seemingly effortless!

Let me explain how...

It doesn't matter if I'm working from home or going to be out and about meeting with clients for the day
 I lay out my clothes, pack my bags & my "lunch" bag.  (Which is a totally separate / lengthy post lol) 
I have everything ready to head out the door in the morning! 

I make a list of what I've got to do, who I've got to call and where I'll be going
to make sure that the day is arranged perfectly! 

I make sure to take my vitamins and I do the adult thing of TAKING OFF my makeup

 and PUTTING ON any moisturizer or topicals that make my face extra beaut!

Go to brush my teeth, grab a bottle of water and I hop into bed! 

This is the fun part ;-)

My nightstand has my essentials...

 a sleep mask, my melatonin, chapstick & lotion (especially in the winter) 

and a notebook and pen! 

I am sure to write down a bunch of things:

What I'm grateful for, affirmations I am trying to keep close, 

the things I want to accomplish the next day, the things I want to practice and learn!

Whether the night ends with a DVR'd episode of god knows what, a meditation, 
or I fall asleep to rain sounds (from my amazing new pillow) 
I am full and complete with good vibes and an organized mind! 

My routine is pretty easy going and straight forward like I said

and it's all for the benefit of wellness! 

To have a good day and a great life! 

What does your nighttime routine look like? 

Shoe Me The Way...

Ya see what I did right there... ;-)

But I do have a little fashion dilemma
and I need your expert opinion!

Perhaps I'm a little behind on this or maybe not?

Ya know I have never purchased from justfab or sole society 
I've considered it, but I guess I just shop on impulse?

When I see what I love I buy it whether it's $3 or $300...

But I've been swooning over the booties on both sites and I'm torn!

Is there a better online shop that I don't know about yet?
Is it worth it, is it a rip off, 

are they good quality, shitty quality, should I stick to in store purchases?! 

You tell me, I am trusting your guidance!

The Award for Best Dressed

I must admit, I was not crazy about this year's Golden Globes (show) 

because the host just wasn't my favorite

#BringBackTINAandAMY

So I flipped back and forth during the broadcast.

The one part of the show I watched very intently was the RED CARPET, naturally!

And to my own surprise, unlike many of years past

I'm keeping this one short and simple...

THREE BEAUTIFUL LADIES 

& 

THREE WONDERFULLY STYLED LOOKS

~~~

Kirsten Dunst

Truly stunning because it's sleek and classic but so daring with cutouts
Some said the cleavage is startling but I strongly disagree.
The Valentino gown has so many strong and beautiful design elements to it!


Jennifer Lopez 

(per usual) 
Nails it. giving us almost old hollywood chic 
with the subtle waves, the cap and the color in Giambattista Valli

Olivia Wilde

Head to toe...
Knocked it out of the park.
The waves, the merlot/bronzy eye makeup
Bulgari jewels, Aldo shoes
This plunging and sequinned halter from Michael Kors was my absolute fave!


~~~

Cannot wait to watch some more of the top contending movies
 and do more red carpet with yas at Oscar time!

Agenda

It is no secret that I love my planner so naturally, my blog needs one too!

After MUCH consideration and deliberation,

 things are officially in motion.

This is the NEW agenda for what you can expect each day here on Secrets...

 agenda for what will be happening @ Secrets that The Everyday Girl will LOVE, NEED & USE!

: Monday :

As you know Feel Good Monday has been a staple, since the very beginning of the blog!

And it is just something that could never change. 

I believe the best way to start every week is with some serious motivation. 

A way to rejuvenate, to inspire and to remember the kick ass chicks we are no matter what!

: Tuesday : 

Whether it be a beauty or life hack! 

Once I've managed to master it...

 You can rest assured I'm going to tell you all about it too!

: Wednesday : 

The Midweek slump hits, and it hits hard.

Wellness Wednesday is the cure to that.

Focusing on our mind, body and our spirit! 

It won't be hokey, I promise you that!

: Thursday : 

Posts about anything and everything under the sun!

Covering the usual, with even more advice and heartfelt pieces.

: Friday : 

If life's a catwalk... We must step with our best foot forward!

Steals vs. Splurges, Trendspotting, Red Carpets & More

All FASHION everything!

~~~

Only the best Secrets for you, The Everyday Girl!

And I promise, you will LOVE, NEED & USE each day to your advantage!

So excited to share all this awesome new content with you 

Stay Tuned <3

Its All About..

For the longest time, I've always shared very boldly that I don't believe in resolutions.

I believe in solutions.

Solutions are the answer to change and the way to freedom.

Trust me, it's a movement that will happen. 

You've just got to push the envelope and open up your mind!

How often do we find ourselves committing to Monday's being the start of our diets? 

And the new year as a reason to become a new?

Why can't it be any day, for any damn reason we want...

We are the masters of our universe.

We can make all the changes in our own calendar and timeline not societies!

This is what I propose to you.

This is what I think you should consider...

Do one thing for yourself to change your life for the better...

Take away one thing in your life to change yourself for the better...

Pick something, anything, big or small, 

keep it to yourself or write it on your windshield...

Whether it is to give up carbs, go vegan, quit smoking.

To pray daily, to get your masters, to go on more dates.

It's your hopes for your life.

Now go on, make a promise to yourself. 

See where you end up in just 21 short days...

The goals, the dreams, the wants are ALL attainable.

Once we start banking on our strength and inner confidence 

we will be rejuvenated and renewed.

Believe me when I say that believing in ourselves is the only way.

January 1st is a calendar new year...

January 14th is a new day...

and (in 21 days) on February 4th you will be NEW too!

So what do you say...

Are you with me!?

<3

According to my Camera Roll

Pop, Fizz, Clink...

grab the bubbly & the flutes

raise em up & make a toast

to health, to happiness

good fortune, good vibes 

& so very much more

the year is yours

what will you do to make it the best yet?!

*stay tuned for SOLUTIONS on 1/14/16*