New! Keep Collective Jewelry Line

keep-collective.com/with/melia

I am so excited to be offering this adorably cute personalized jewelry line. Offering hot trends for Spring 2015. Create your very own one of a kind piece. Follow the link below to create and order. Will ship directly to you in 5-7 business days at a flat shipping rate of $5.95

by permelia 

keep-collective.com/with/melia

My favorites are :

1. Mesh Keeper
2. Pendants with Chains
3. Bangle Keeper

4. Birthstone Bar
5. Wishing Stone
6. Besos Charm 

Holiday Fashion : Baby Boy

I have to say it is a bit of a challenge to find fashion forward clothing for my little boy that doesn't have cheesy cartoon prints or sayings. As he gets older it becomes easier and easier! Great finds usually come from H&M, Target, The Children's Place, Carters, Zara kids and my very favorite Baby Gap. I always wait to buy him clothing from Baby Gap until they have their 30 or 40% off sale. It happens every season. That way I can get a lot more for a reasonable price. 

I also use Pinterest for ideas and when I'm shopping refer back to my pins to come up with outfits.

Kade's Outfit

Long Sleeve Mustache Onesie : Carters

Suspenders : H&M

Blue Cord Pants : H&M

Blue Hightop Sneakers : The Children's Place

Hair Care : Tangle Teezer

I recently broke the handle on my flat plastic tooth hairbrush and was in the market for a new one.

I was in Target looking to buy the same brush as purchased before because it filled it's purpose fine when I came across the Tangle Teezer.

This cute little hand held detaingling hairbrush does exactly what it claims. It's patented innovative teeth make it easy to comb through your hair quickly with tangles being no match.

I used the Teezer on wet hair straight out of the shower and I can honestly say it glided through my hair with only 1 or 2 tuggs which is huge for my hair. I also used the Teezer for a mid day brush through on dry hair and it worked like a charm. 

The size is compact enough to carry with you in your purse and it comes in an array of fun colors on their website. I purchased mine from Target at $9 and they only had pink available in store but a fun Tangerine color online. 

On their website there are a few more versions available like the Salon Elite for professional styling, the Compact Styler for on the go which comes with a protective case that keeps the teeth free of fluff and dirt, the cutest Flower Pot version geered for kids, and the newest Aqua Splash for brushing at the pool or beach!

I'm in love with my new purchase, looking forward to trying other versions and sure I will never go back to the traditional flat handled brush ever again. 

www.tangleteezer.com

Back From A Long Break

Well my short summer hiatus plan turned out to be a little longer than expected......well a lot longer than expected. I am back and ready to blog like never before with all new inspirations and a cutelittle subject matter.

I found out last June that I was pregnant and wanted to take a little break from blogging to enjoy my pregnancy. I had all intentions to resume back in the Fall/Winter however personal things kept me from doing so.
I decided to get my Esthetician license which had me working full time and attending school full time at night while being pregnant. As you can imagine I was very very busy and literally had no time to even see my husband much less blog :(

40 weeks later on March 5th 2014 at 6:29am I had my beautiful baby boy Kade Daniel Isagawa. 8lbs 1oz and 20in long. He is the most beautiful thing I have ever laid my eyes on. I can't believe my husband and I created such an amazing being!

My Birth Story in short went like this: After 29 hours of laboring with intense back labor, throwing up, contractions ever 2-3 minutes. They broke my water, I received and epidural at hour 27, pitocin shortly after that and only dilated to 3cm the entire time which led me to have a c-section. All I have to say is everything I didnt want to happen happened and when it was all said and done I could have really cared less. All I really wanted was a healthy and safe baby! So to all of those expecting mothers out there as soon as you have your "plan" be prepared to rip it up :)

This incredible journey that has become, will be the most challenging yet most rewarding thing I will do in my life and for that I feel blessed.

Break For Summer

Permelia will take a break for the remainder of the summer and return early Fall with new and exciting things!! 

Peonies : How To Prepare for A Vase

My local Trader Joe's alway has beautiful blooms of the season and one of my favorites to pick up are Peonies. They are so fragrant and beautiful when they bloom. I also love large blooms like hydrangeas and with only a few Peony stems you can create a full vase.

I often use the internet and eHow when I need direction or how to so I wanted to share the tutorial for how to cut and prepare peony for a vase. Hope you enjoy.

How To: Refrigerator Organization OverHaul

A few Groceries I picked Up at Trader Joe's

*GF = Gluten Free

Blueberries: Great for snacking on or adding to yogurt or *GF oatmeal

Esparagus: This is my go to veggie for dinner. Super quick to saute and they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants.

Protein Bars: I don't eat protein bars but my husband loves them as a mid day snack or for post and pre work out. Make sure they are low in sugar and high in protein and include other vitamins or minerals. 

Yellow Squash: Also great for getting veggies in and I have found very tasty baked 

Avacadoes: Love avocados on *GF toast, mixed with salsa for instant guacamole, or on top of turkey burger patties. 

Crumbled Feta: I just recently discovered this Feta by a blogger named Andee from the Honeybee blog. This is so so good and I add it to most salads or even in rice or quinoa dishes. 

String Cheese: Great for and on the go snack. Just make sure its skim or non fat.

Baked Lentil Chips : In love with these crispy full of flavor chip. I dip them in guacamole and hummus. 

Fage Greek Yogurt : This greek yogurt is delish and packed with protein. This is a great on the go breakfast or if you are in the mood for something sweet but don't want to have a cheat date and eat that piece of blubbery pie.

Pinapple Juice : I love this juice, it reminds me of my vacationing in hawaii. Pineapple juice not only taste yummy but it also has great health benfits. It contains folic acid a vitamin that is essential for women wanting to or that are pregnant. It is also good for your skin and maintaining a natural water balance. 

Vanilla Oat Cereal: The hubs loves this with skim milk for a quick breakfast in the mornings.

SEPHORA : MY CURRENT PRODUCT PICKS

Sephora Picks by permelia 

1. Bobbi Brown : Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick - Shimmering Pink Peach

This waterproof cream shadow will be perfect for summer days at the beach or by the pool. A wash of this shimmery pink would be gorgeous and effortless. 

2. Dr. Jart : Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask

 I have pretty dehydrated skin so I am dying to try this quick absorbing Hyaluronic Acid night repair mask by Dr. Jart.   

Product Love : Moroccanoil Body Oil

I have very dry skin and I really need an intensely nourishing moisturizer for my skin, however I hate lotion. I hate applying lotion, the sticky residue, the fact that I feel I have to wait a while before I put on my clothes. Due to this weird dislike I have, I found myself searching for an alternative. 

Mother's Day : Gift Guide

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is just around the corner and I would like to say Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. I am truly blessed to have an incredible mom and I hope that all mothers are spoiled and honored this Mother's Day.  I put together a quick gift guide to make shopping for that special lady a little easier and the day that much more enjoyable. 

Met Gala 2013 Fashion: Best Dressed Picks

For those of you who don't know what the Met Gala is or Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala, I will sum it up in a little nut shell. 

It is basically a prom/party for the whose whose, actors, models, designers, celebrities that arrive lavishly dressed, often times incorporating the theme of the gala in some way. 

The anual event takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and launches the Costume Institute spring exhibition where thousands of historical costumes and accessories are displayed. 

This year the theme is "Punk: Chaos to Couture ." Take a look at my picks for who pulled this off in an effortless and cool way. 

Splurge vs Steel : Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses

1: Ray-Ban  2: Forever21

Splurge vs Steal by permelia 

I am totally crazy about the mirrored lens trend. I definitely wanted to find the look for less because it's that sort of trendy item that your not sure how long it would be "in" for? I like the aviator style and fell in love with the Ray-Ban version. As tempted as I was to purchase, because Ray-Bans are my fav, I stumbled across this Forever21 steal for a fraction of the cost. 

I purchased the Forever21 pair and am actually quite impressed with the quality and over all look and feel it gives. Not bad, and for under $6 I think everyone should just get a pair. This is a supper cool and edgy way to update your beach look this summer. 

Youtube Video : Fresh Face Makeup Tutorial

This is a fresh faced simple makeup look. This is great for days that you want to look put together but not as if you are trying to hard. For spring I am all about looking natural and bright. With a simple champagne toned eyeshadow swept over the eyelids, coats of mascara, cream blush, and berry lips this look is so cheerful and perfect for spring months.  

Blushing A Little or A Lot

Blush by permelia 

1. Benefit : Benetint  2. Becca : Beach Tint  3. Tarte : Cheek Stain  4. Givenchy ; Blush Gelee  5. Jouer : Tint

A fresh blushy tint is what I am after this spring and summer and I have found a few products that will help me obtain a flushed look. 

A Positive Reflection : Dove Real Beauty

On a tragic day as today with the bombing in Boston, I would like to share with you my thoughts. 

 It is devastating, the recent happenings and my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has been effected. 

 In any darkness I always try to find the light or silver lining. This to me seems distant or even I question exist at all. When things happen that are so tragic, I always try to reflect on the good still left in and around me.

Fashion Sets : Dress Options for Mom!

Dress Options for Mom! by permelia 

New Youtube Video : Makeup Tutorial

Rockin The Chambray

Bikini, Swimwear Watch!

Bikini Watch by permelia 

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