Spaces Quarterly...

I am super thrilled to announce that I am a brand spanking new contributor to Spaces Quarterly!  Please read my introductory piece to the online magazine.  I couldn't be happier to be a part of this team of writers and hope to contribute articles you'll always want to read.

Writing is my passion and I am elated to be on this new path...

As always, thank you for reading.

xx
JDF

when in doubt, create your own...

I've been in dire need of a new (clean) mousepad for some time now but I've been looking in stores and online and have been left unfulfilled.  The giant office supply chains have the most unimaginative options on their shelves --- I wouldn't pay more than $1 for a boring ass, royal blue neoprene square!

Thus, I clicked my way over to CafePress and made my own...it arrived today and I'm super thrilled.  Clearly the design is a tad inspired by Missoni (hello! it's been on my brain) but the font I chose also gives it a Western, cowgirl vibe...I dig it!

Better than this piece of junk, yes?

fall makeup trends and tips...

Today on INsight the ladies and I discussed the trends for makeup and hair this season.  Check out the clips below!

Fall Make Up Trends - I love Charity's quote about painting the barn...hilarious!  I'd love to say I leave the house looking super glam everyday but that just isn't the case.  When I don't put on my face (as my grandmother says) I opt for a luminizing moisturizer for a subtle glow...but I NEVER leave without sunglasses...NEVER!

Eye & Hair Trends - I love a chignon but always need help doing it myself...Click here to buy or here for detailed usage.  Check out the complete range from Butter London...one of my very favorite beauty brands EVER! Click here for the mascara I presented on air by CoverGirl but for my navy colored mascara pick of the season click here. 

Lip & Cheek Trends - I am so into a red lip this fall (and nearly every fall) but Tarte's Natural Lip Tint is my new favorite.  Stila Convertible Color compacts are must haves for me...I adore all the colors for both lips and cheeks (and in some cases eyes).

xx

JDF

NWS now registered...

It's a very exciting day for me as this little blog is now registered with Independent Fashion Bloggers!  I'm happy to be a new member of the IFB community and hope to learn so much more about style blogging.  Maybe I'll even make it to the conference next year...eeeee!

And, if you haven't been able to tell from my last two posts, I'm now obsessed with Polyvore...I might never get off this computer...

xx
JDF

Friday's Five Favorites...top NWS posts!

I'd like to take a look back at the most popular posts in the history of NWS...I'm hoping to be inspired by the walk down memory lane as I'd like huge numbers for ALL my posts.  Let's make that happen, shall we?

5. Living Proof No Frizz...

4. home bar...

3. dentifrice of choice...

2. FFF...charity websites!

1. silver screen...


Well, that was fun...maybe I should have done the 5 least popular in hopes of boosting stats!?!  Oh well...

Have a grrrrreat weekend, everyone!!!

xx
JDF