Hot Items for 2009

In an attempt to share my love for fashion and beauty and still be "in the world but not of the world", I want to share what I've seen is coming (or is here but not going anywhere) for 2009. In my field as a hairdresser I take education very seriously, so since I don't see all of you in my chair at work, I'll just take the opportunity to share it with you here! Are you ready???
- gold gold gold
-purple is huge
-short fringe is coming back
-shorter necklaces
-warm natural hair colors
-balliage technique for weaving
-big gaudy jewerly
-root shading
-flats
-lots of hair accessories:scarfs, pendents, headbands
-whispy up do's
-geometric hair cuts: more blunt lines and bold looks
-shoulder length hair
-lace and frills on clothing and accessories

Hopefully that gave you some good ideas, but before I go, I do need to share with you one of my favorite quotes from Elder Jefferey R. Holland " One would truly need a great and spacious make-up kit to compete with beauty as portrayed in media all around us." Truly words of wisdom.

Respect for the past, hope for the future.... 2009

Well I can hardly believe that 2008 is over and now we're looking at 2009. 2008 had a lot of memories and good times for us, and some challenges of course, but I am excited for what's ahead. We made some New Year's Resolutions- want to hear 'em?

1. Zeb wants to get unaddicted to soda and lose 20lbs
   
2. Buy a home
   
3. I want to do a tri-athlon
4. Zeb wants to keep plugging away at school (with the goal to finish as soon as possible)
5. Go on a cruise
6. And last but not least, I have the goal to not be such a control friek anymore! I sometimes wish I had a magic wand and could control my life so nothing bad would happen to me or those I love- but as we all know that's just not possible. Life is not perfect- so I'm giving up my control, handing it over to the Lord and putting it in his hands!

Who knows what this year will bring with it- lots of change most likely with a new president and a less than stable economy, but I'm still excited for it! Maybe a miracle for my brother, maybe a mission call for my in-laws, maybe an addition to our family :), maybe a diploma for Zeb.... I guess we'll just have to wait and see...