Sadie Belle Loves Christmas too

This weekend was filled with a birthday party, a Christmas party, and another Christmas party (ugly sweater style) so yours truly was a bizzay girl.

Sade says tinsel, I haz it.  

 Merry Christmas from Three's Company! The roomies and I didn't get a card together in time, so this is all you get. ;) 

As you can see, I have been having way too much fun. ;)

xoxo

You can call me Mrs. Owen

Ok so MAYBE I didn't get a marriage proposal, but whatever. Jake is hot, and we all know it. 

So much fun last night at the Tin Roof seeing him play! He was awesome, so fun and so GOOD. 

We had a booth reserved luckily, so yours truly stood on top of her seat all night drooling over Jake. 

And look at this nonsense. My friends know the owners so we were texting them to bring us cases of beer, yes. This is true. 

I kept it simple and wore skinnies, jacket and boots. 

These Jsimps "Anne" boots. I love them. 

I didn't get that many pics because my camera battery died, standard. But luckily I was able to get this fantastic one of me and my future baby daddy. ;)

And just in case you needed further evidence of Jake's massive sex appeal, please watch this video. 

You're welcome. 

xoxo

The Twelve Dates of Christmas!

Hey girls!

Guest blogging today over at Blonde Episodes! And no I am not talking about this lovely made for TV movie, 

but I am discussing some fun Holiday date ideas! 

Apparently I wasn't the only one who came up with substituting DATES for DAYS... ha. ;) whatever. 

Enjoy! I want to hear some of your date ideas too!

Currently on Repeat

Oh hey there Jakey. What's that? You are excited to see me tomorrow? 

I am super pumped that I get to see this country stud tomorrow live at the Tin Roof! Currently prepping for how I will get him to marry me. 

I mean common, I NEED to be a country music singers wife, knowwhatImsayin? 

Too bad he's already married. DAMMIT. 

Anyways, I am obsessed with this song. I mean, we have all been there. Video is awesome too. Enjoy ;) 

I WILL get a pic with him, it's happening. 

PS this just in- Jakey poo= not hitched. ;)

What does Pinky Lou want for Christmas?

A bunch of you have asked what is on my Christmas list? Well I will tell you :)

I shockingly can't really think of a ton of stuff to put on here. Usually if I want something I end up buying it for myself haha. But maybe Santa will bring me some of these goodies? 

1. Trish McEvoy makeup planner. I have been coveting one of these for some time. 

2. Sigma Beauty synthetic kabuki set. I hear these brushes are the bomb.com, especially the foundation ones. Flawless face? I'll have one please...

3. Bath and Body Works Dark Kiss assorted paraphernalia. LOVE this scent, AND it is buy three get three free. That's 100% more FO FREE kids. 

4. Lancome Juicy Tubes. Love. My favorite? Fifth Avenue Frosting. It is the PERFECT color to wear by itself. I wear it daily. Only downfall? I can only find it in the gift set size most of the time. Bogus. 

5. Candleberry Company candles. My fav. Hot Maple Toddy, Hot Buttered Rolls, and Kentucky Bourbon. They smell up your entire house, people will wonder what you been bakin'... ;) 

6. These cutite patootie shoes I found on Pinterest

7. Longchamp tote. Love. 

8. Hot pink Mary Janes, also all OVA Pinterest. 

9. Old Navy cotton pj pants. Don't know why, but I have become obsessed with these pants. I already have like 7 pairs, but I want more. They are so comfy, and cheap, and don't make me hot at night.

10. Vickies lacey panties

11. Viva la Juicy perfume! I am out of nearly ALL my perfume, it is tragic, trust. 

12. Oh what's that, you can't being me John K? He's married? Whatever, tis the giving season people. Emily Blunt, SHARE. 

fun stuff yes??

But in all seriousness, I just want to have a wonderful Christmas season with my family and friends! I am truly blessed for so many things in my life, and I just want to slow down this Christmas end enjoy the ones who are most important! 

xoxo have a blessed Christmas season loves!

Now don't get your panties in a fuss...or whatever that saying is

But I have something to tell you. 

I cut my hair. 

like 4 inches cut my hair. 

BAM. 

Here's the thing kids, I have been living in denial FAR too long. I have the thinnest, most baby fine hair EVER, I assure you, and despite my constant prayer and numerous frederic fekkai deep conditioning treatments, I am just never gonna have hair like this. 

It ain't happening girls. Naturally that is. HA. 

It was time to get rid of the mullet I was rockin' and embrace my natural, cute sassy hair. I feel like a new woman. I have my fun little angled cut back. But rest easy, I can still put in one of  my many 'weaves' and play the part of a long haired vixen if I feel frisky. I mean let's get serious, this was all fake anyway. 

So really, not much has changed except that I can now go out in public with my REAL hair fixed cute and not look like a stringy haired sasquatch. 

I feel good about it. If you have hair like mine, sometimes you just have to embrace the truth and own it. My hair already looks and feels ten times healthier. Plus think about it, I bet I'll do some more tutorials for fun short hair looks ;) 

Lets try and keep the hate mails to a minimum. Especially you Linda. ;) haha

xoxo

It's a PinkLouLou Christmas: Meet Mark.

Makeup. 

I haz it. 

It's no secret I love makeup. Do I have 67 eyeliner's like Caroline? No, but don't get me started on her issues...

But I do love makeup.

 It is so fun to discover new products, and play with different looks. 

Amber sent me over a bunch of Avon's Mark collection products and I was super excited to try them all out and let you guys know what I think. 

I first noticed the packaging. They get an A+ for branding. I love the simplicity of their design, and their creative names for all of their products. Call me crazy, but I notice these things. 

Amber sent me tons of stuff, (thanks Amber!) but I am going  to highlight some of my favorites for you. 

1. Get a Tint tinted moisturizer.

Love.love.

Granted I won't use this as much in the winter, as I iz way to pale. However in the summer I will use it all the time. It has a light finish, with just enough color to make it perfectly wearable under a powder.

2. Lash All You Want mascara. 

Obsessed. 

I am picky about mascara, as most people are. If you like full fluffy brushes, this probably isn't the one for you. This brush has the stiff plastic-y bristles, which I think are perfect for separating and lengthening. It just totally depends on the look you are going for, and what kind of brush you like. I like how the wand has bristles on the tip, to get the tinniest of baby lashes. Also, I get mascara everywhere, but this wand made it easy for me to avoid getting mascara all of my eyelids, especially in the car. Pretend you didn't hear that.

Boom, hey there lashes. 

3. Eye shadow/Lip gloss compact. 

This thing is so cool, it flips. One side is eyeshadow, other side is lip gloss/lip color. Umm hi, that is fantastic. I keep this baby in my purse for all on the go needs. The eyeshadow colors are a fabulous neutral palette and I find stay on great when used with a good eye primer.  (great gift idea here ladies). The glosses are nice as well, not sticky (my biggest pet peeve). 

Here is a better look at my favorite eyeshadow colors

I use these three all the time for a neutral smoky look

And voila, ready for a night out with the girlies.

I loved all of the products and would definitely recommend. They are also budget friendly. Makeup does NOT have to break the bank people, I assure you! And Lindsey I feel positive, agrees. 

Grab some of the flip compacts for your girlfriends, sisters, whatever. At $20 a pop, they are a checkbook conscious gift, that your friends will LOVE!

If you have any questions about any of the products, email miss Amber at 

amberwmetmark@gmail.com

Check out all these products here! 

Happy Friday!

xo

Karma is a beotch.

Ok, I had another post scheduled for today, but I have moved it to tomorrow because I know you want to hear of my morning brush with Karma.

Every morning I stop at the SAME gas station to get a 32 ounce diet coke, in a styrofoam cup. 

It's my thing, let it go. 

So I am waiting in line, in front of a Santa Clause look alike, who's chatting me up about how he thinks I have a red headed twin runnin' around in Florida… when I think to myself "PLL, WHAT the heck do you think is taking so long?"

Dumb and Dumber behind the counter are apparently having some issues with the register, and everything has shut down. I continue to wait TWENTY more minutes as people with actual cash pass me and drop dollars on the counter before leaving with their morning snacks.

I have no cash. 

What is this cash? 

Where do I get some? 

I rely on my debit card for EVERYTHING, which clearly, needs to be assessed. 

Even Santa leaves the line and pays for his slim jim and natty light, swear, but I guess I didn't remind him enough of his Floridian friend for him to spring a good deed and offer to pay for my 69 cent diet cocktail. 

Bogus.

So I am getting pissed at this point, I know it isn't their fault but common, PLL gots places to be.  

I decide to high tail it outta there, sans paying for my merchandise. I buy things from them EVERY morning, it's fine if this one tiny drink is on the house right? I'll just get them back tomorrow morning. That was my rational anyway. 

So I walk out, with my contraband cocktail in hand, feeling quite jailbird-esque. 

I kid you not, the second I climb into jeepie, some damn invisible Christmas elf hits my hand causing the diet coke to spill in ENTIRETY all over me, and my car. The entire thing. There were almost tears.

Fabulous. No diet coke. And there is ice in my pants.

And this my friends, is WHY I need a reality show. Tune in next time, for another episode of Blondetourage. That's definitely what I'd call it.

Moral of the story? 

Karma is a beotch people. Don't steal diet coke. 

It's a PLL Christmas- The Bourbon Review Edition

Let's get something straight.

Yup, FACT. 

We have many o' claim to fame here in the good state of KY. 

Beautiful women.

 Fast Horses. 

Turtle Man, scratch that I am NOT claiming him...

but probably one of our most noteworthy, and lovable native products, is bourbon.

{friends and I visiting the Makers Mark Distillery}

Ahh, nothing says I am a true southerner greater than sportin' a UK hoodie whilst sippin' a bourbon and diet on game day.

Am I right or am I right? ;)

So enter the Bourbon Review.

My friends from college came up with the concept for the Bourbon Review in 2008, while drinking the beverage together at a local bar.

Cute huh? ;)

The Bourbon Review is a fan magazine for bourbon, obviously, as well as a guide to the distillery region in Kentucky, where over 95% of the worlds Bourbon is made.

You are WELCOME rest of the world ;)

I just think it is amazing how much the magazine has grown since it's beginning. All four of the guys work full time for the Bourbon Review now, and they have subscribers all over the world! 

So proud of them!

And you are right, I couldn't resist throwing up another pic of these 'easy on da eyes' fellas knowwhati'msayin? ;)

 If you find yourself wondering why I never dated one of these handsomes, I assure you it wasn't due to my lack of trying. HA ;)

Anyhoo, ladies, go ahead and thank me now, because I have the perfect gift for your hubbys, boyfriends, dads, grandpas, whoever is hard to shop for this Christmas. 

A subscription to The Bourbon Review.

I promise you they will love it. I say go grab a bottle of Makers, a subscription to the Bourbon Review, and wrap it all up in a big red bow. Southern perfection. AND at $14.99 for two years, what is NOT to love?

And Ladies, don't feel left out, the Bourbon Review has something for you too. Recipes for bourbon cocktails, and how to use bourbon in the kitchen are available on their website! See you are only a step away from being the perfect Southern hostess.

If you order before December 10th, you will have your first issue before Christmas, ready to be wrapped up! Make sure you enter 'PinkLouLou' when you order, and you will be entered to win a special gift basket of bourbon goodies to go along with your subscription! We will draw the winner before Christmas. Click here to check out other bourbon merchandise on their website. (ps, the Bourbon boys are offering 5% off to PinkLouLou readers!)

And because I love these guys so much, I have to show you this video they made. It is hysterical.

I give you, How to Attend a Social Function.



See why I love 'em??

Now don't you wanna come visit KY and have a bourbon with a fine southern gent?

Or maybe just with me? ;)

Don't forget your subscriptions here!

xoxo

It's a PinkLouLou Christmas- Holiday Party Edition

Ello lovelies!

This past weekend I had big sissies annual Christmas party. It is always amazing, complete with never ending glasses of pinot grigio, and more Christmas lights then Clark Griswold. I think I did a post last year on her holiday decorations... hmm yeah here it is. 

Also just realized I pretty much wore my hair exactly the same two years in a row. FOR SHAME. 

Oh well, why fix what ain't broken, capish?

A fancy sparkly dress is a Holiday party MUST. 

Well looky what I find. 

This seksy little numba from Arden B. 

And let me just tell you girls, they have TONS of hot momma sparkle dresses for this holiday season. 

Party was fab. Whole night was fab. 

{sidenote, look how big my babies are getting! tear.}

After the party we went to TRUST downtown and partied with this guy: 

{he liked my dress} ;)

but anyway, back to the matter of Holiday party attire, I would definitely look at Arden B. There are tons of dresses in the store that I can't find online, bogus. 

OR, if someone could PLEASE order this red dress from Adabelles and wear it to a Christmas party, that would be great. I would, but I don't have another fancy pants one to go to. 

XOXO. Find some mistletoe. ;)