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Things I Love Thursdays

November 15, 2012 By Cortney 1 Comment

Along with the recent changes i’m working on for the new blog design, i’ve been working out a more regular schedule here at CBC. For starters, i’m a really big fan of “Things I Love Thursdays”, so I decided there was no reason not to share MY loves on Thursdays too!

I really love Tulips. I know they don’t last as long as many other flowers and I also know they are much simpler looking; but in a way I think that is part of their beauty. (Source?)

Mermaids are my absolute favorite. Her fin is so soft, it reminds me of Chiffon…. here

This pretty much sums up how I feel when looking at math problems.

I just….. LOVE this.

I wish I could teleport here every time I had a stressful thought.

Other Loves:

There are many ways you can help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. One of which is through the Red Cross foundation. Anything and everything helps.

If it was in my budget right now, I would definitely buy This Cinderella Eye Shadow Palette.

Quite possibly one of the happiest displays i’ve ever seen.

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Top Five Lipstick Shades for Spring

March 28, 2012 By Cortney 6 Comments

One of the hottest beauty items this spring is lipstick. Women everywhere are showing off their favorite colors with bold spring fashion. In case you were feeling a little intimidated about wearing bright colored lipstick, check out Everyone can wear red lipstick

Below are the 5 hottest lipstick colors this spring!

[ Check Out: Top 5 Lipstick Shades for Winter ]

Honey and Champaign

These are fantastic colors to go with any complexion or hair color. You can also play up or dress down these shades for a night out or a lunch date in the afternoon.

Classic Barbie Pink

This shade just doesn’t go out of style for me. I swear I like it on everyone… not just blondes with super awesome cars and boyfriends named Ken ;P

Corals

Perfect for the classy lady or spunky girl who is always on the go. Corals can be matched with many different fashion patterns and prints. It’s really flexible if you experiment a little with it.

Magentas and Dark Pinks

These colors are so rad for the girl next door (with just a little something to hide) look

Oranges and Peaches

Not to be mistaken for coral shades, these are a little bit rarer to be seen worn. I have no idea why, because these are great colors that compliment many complexions. Especially fun on those with peaches & cream complexions!

Hope you enjoyed this list. Please comment below and let me know what your favorite lipstick shades for this spring are!

XOXO

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Should You Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

February 11, 2012 By Cortney 1 Comment

Is Valentine’s Day just an opportunity for Hallmark to cash out and to make the single people feel insecure? It seems like every year there are a number of pressures and emotions floating about: “What should I buy her?”, “Why am I still single?”, “Will he think i’m being too sappy?”. Sometimes it gets a little out of hand. I know many people boycott the whole affair and just treat it like any other day of the year. I see where they are coming from. It’s easy to feel like you’re the odd one out because for some reason there is an entire holiday dedicated to all of the people in love…. or in some cases “in like”. You watch the boys deliver chocolates and flowers to their special someones and you see the girl blush with happiness and pride over her new lovely treasures. It’s hard not to wonder when the hell Prince Charming is gonna come knocking at your door….

Personally, i’ve always enjoyed celebrating the holiday. Even when I was a kid and i’d walk from desk to desk delivering my valentine’s to the other students, I thought it was a fun thing to take part in. I also have a blast when i’m in a relationship. It’s kind of a fun challenge to figure out what to get the other person because let’s face it- boys aren’t quite as breathless over flowers as I tend to be. I also like to celebrate with people i’m not romantically involved with. It’s always fun to go buy valentine’s and little treats for my best friends and family. When i’m single, that’s great too. I love any old excuse to buy myself chocolates and/ or balloons. Not to mention, I really have a good time poking fun at the holiday; pretending to be bitter that you will be spending your dateless evening watching One Tree Hill re-runs is a great way to get a laugh…. because I really love One Tree Hill ;P

In any case- weather you’re single or married or just have a really intense relationship with your iPod, my advice is to make the best of the day. Don’t be bitter that you’re single. Celebrate with a co-worker or friends. Maybe your cat deserves some extra attention? I mean, after all- Is it that painful to accept an excuse to celebrate something… anything for that matter?