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GoogleBun Fridays: Week 47 Favorites

Happy Friday folks! Below are my top picks from the web for this week; what have you been reading? Have a good weekend! Fashionable parkas for winter. Chai tea cocktail recipe. Thanksgiving party playlist. Cinnamon bun pecan pie recipe. DIY gift ideas for your yogi friend. Cozy sweaters for fall and winter. Self love practice. The 2015 Unclutterer holiday gift guide. Five distinct party ideas. Advent calendars for 2015. Quote of the Week: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson (Image Credits: Tumblr)

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Sparkle #153: Gold Owl Sandals DIY

I recently damaged a pair of sandals by losing the embellishments on top. Even though I have lost the embellishments, the sandals are still in good shape which is why I don’t want to throw them away just yet. I have been looking for ideas to use them, so I was extremely delighted when I stumbled upon a super easy ‘gold owl sandal‘ tutorial on Ryan’s blog. She uses a really simple technique to convert plain gold sandals into funky owl ones by attaching metallic owls from necklaces to the top of the sandals. If you have been reading my blog, you know I am obsessed with owls and…

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Sparkle #152: My Favorite Red Lipstick

Red lipstick – an all time beauty classic and one of the easiest ways to glamorize your style. No matter what the outfit, event or shade – this trend fits in well with both casual and formal affairs. A dash of red lipstick adds just the right amount of color and can take your look from simple to stylish in minutes. It can take some time to find your favorite red lipstick – one which is the right shade and texture and blends well with your skin tone. Which is why, I was delighted I found mine early on (or so I believe). I stumbled upon NARS Dragon…

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Sparkle #151: Nature Travel Inspiration

Winters are the perfect time to escape into the wilderness. The dense air and dark pines add a mysterious charm to forests, thus making them even more inviting during the cold weather. Imagine cuddling up with a cup of hot cocoa and your favorite book under a giant oak tree on a winter day – sounds like utter bliss! Sadly, I am several miles away from a forest, so I can only dream about these lovely winter walks. If like me, you are looking for some nature themed travel inspiration, then follow “Wintergirl” on Tumblr. She posts some amazing travel shots of forests, mountains and nature on a regular…

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