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When we found this DIY idea originally, we wanted to create a makeup brush holder, but after completing this with a few jars, its seems the possibilities are endless!  You can use these jars to hold your makeup brushes, to store your favorite rings or to display a lovely bouquet!  Check it out, it’s so easy!

Step 1:  Supplies

Variety of mason jars (Michaels, Target, old jelly jars)

Metallic Spray Paint- To get a true mercury glass effect, use paint meant for glass.  Our spray paint was not specified for glass.

Spray Bottle- half water, half vinegar

Painters Tape- if you want to create stripes.

Paper Towel

Step 2: Spray Away

Set up your newspaper and spray your jars.  We did ours a couple different ways.  We did the small one in gold on the inside and outside, another with silver on the inside and gold on the outside, another with silver in and out and the last one we created stripes with painters tape and sprayed the outside with silver.

           

After you have sprayed with the paint, spray with the vinegar water solution

   

After you have sprayed with the vinegar water solution let it sit for a few minutes then gently pop some of the bubbles with paper towel.  This was a little tricky on the inside of the glass, so after a few tries, we gave up on this step, lol!

Step 3: Let them dry then voila, you are done!!  Here’s the finished product

1) Silver inside and out 2) Silver stripes 3) Silver inside, gold outside

    

Perfect for my rings!

Flower power!

Makeup Brushes

Have any FAB DIY ideas?? Please Share!!

Fabulous Goddess’, Sonja Brown of HAUTE INDULGENCE

1. Tell us about your business and what made you go into this particular business?

A girl can never have too many handbags and accessories, right? I mean, shopping IS in our DNA. HAUTE Indulgence was born out of my love for unique handbags at great prices. Once I found the perfect bag, I realized how fabulous it made me feel and had the desire to share that feeling with other women. Our purchasing power allows us to offer unique, up-to-date fashion and pass substantial savings on to our customers. At HAUTE Indulgence, we believe if you look fabulous you’ll feel fabulous and ultimately be fabulous! It’s our goal to enhance the inner FABULOUSness of all women by offering a wide variety of handbags and accessories.

2. What do you like best about owning a business?

What I like best about owning a business is creative latitude and what I like to call flexibility of life. I absolutely love being in charge of the direction of the company. I love coming up with new and innovative ideas to take HAUTE Indulgence to the next level. I love meeting the needs of women. I love seeing the smile of a satisfied customer. Being a business owner affords me the luxury of volunteering at my son’s school, enjoying a matinee with my husband or visiting my mom and grandmother anytime I’d like. Balance in life is paramount.

3. Do you have a motto or theme song? If so, what is it?

I don’t have a motto or theme song, but I do have a quote I govern my life and business by. It’s “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” by Dr. Maya Angelou. In life I make it a habit to be “present” and attentive in all situations and environments. At HAUTE Indulgence we know and fully understand that our customers have a choice in where they decide to shop. We boast an atmosphere of appreciation and pride ourselves in exemplary customer service during and after a customer’s shopping experience. We make our customers feel special.

              

4. What tip would you give women starting a business?

A tip I’d give to women starting a business is to appreciate a humble beginning. Don’t try to do too much too soon. Use a small beginning as your platform to learn everything you can about your industry and set measureable and attainable goals in order to grow your business intelligently and successfully. Use your time wisely to learn your target audience, what works best for your company and what can be improved upon. Don’t be afraid to fail initially and realize that every “no” gets you closer to a “yes”. D.A.R.E. to Dream BIG! Approach each day with determination, audacity, resolve and excellence.

     

5. What motivates you on a daily basis?

My motivation comes from sharing with and serving our customers. Few things give me the pleasure I experience when we’re able to help a customer find those one-of-a-kind accessories to complete an outfit or assist her in treating herself to a well-deserved treat. We make it possible for all women to indulge their pleasures. I’m also motivated by being an example for the young ladies in my family and young entrepreneurs. I believe in showing them the importance of following your dreams and proving we are all worthy of our dreams coming true.

6. Do you have a favorite super hero or super heroine? If so, who are they and why?

My favorite super heroine (my alter ego) is Diana Prince, or more commonly known as the Amazon Princess Wonder Woman. What’s unique about Diana is she was born a super heroine. While most super heroes are normal every day individuals who have to wear a uniform to become “super”, Wonder Woman is the opposite. She has innate super abilities and has to dress in regular clothes to fit in and look “normal”. Wonder Woman reminds me of my God-given gifts and talents. She reminds me that I am a Wonder Mom, Wonder Wife, Wonder Entrepreneur… I am a Wonder Woman living a WONDER-full life.

 

 Tell us about a Goddess in your life!

 

 

You found the PERFECT dress….finally!  And you plan on rocking it ALL SUMMER LONG!  Here’s how to make it last with a fresh look for each occasion. Look 1: Day- Boho Chic- Kimono- Miss Selfridges, Clutch & Wedge- LuLu’s  Look 2: Day Floral Inspired- Kimono- Miss Selfridges, Wedge- Barefoot Tess, Crossbody Bag- H&M  Look 3:  Night- Gatsby- Sandal- Nine West, Clutch- Nine West, Ear Cuff- Asos  Look 4: Night- Pop of Color- Sandal- Nine West, Clutch- LuLu’s, Earrings and Bracelet- Asos

 We love the Chloe Maxi Dress from our Summer 2013 Collection,  it’s a great color and the leather belt is so right now!

Each season there are so many trends that emerge, but not all clothing trends are right for every person or body type.  If you still want to be on-trend and current without buying a whole new wardrobe or risking “Fashion Victim” status, opt for trendy handbags to give your classic pieces a fun new twist!

BLACK & WHITE

Black and white is so chic and fresh for spring, it can be paired with any monochromatic outfit

 

WOVEN DETAILS

I love this trend for an easy feel to any casual outfit.  Be music festival and farmers market ready in handbags with woven details!

     

EMERALD ACCENTS

Emerald is still the color of the year.  Like Rihanna says,  ”Shine bright like a Diamond” – or Emberald  with a hot new handbag!

Handbag Photo Credit: LuLu’s

We love networking and supporting fellow women business owners. This week we’re featuring an amazing business owner and one of our fabulous HEIGHT GODDESS clients, Dina Walls of Sensual Olive.  She’s a woman after our own heart, she had a passion and vision and turned it into a thriving business, here are some insights into how she got started and how she continues to be successful.

Tell us how Sensual Olive came to life.

I started Sensual Olive for a couple of reasons. First, I had a strong desire to create a business that was mine and mine alone!  I wanted to be able to make creative decisions (good or bad) and reap the rewards of my success (yes!) or struggle through the times of defeat all on my own.  I play well with others, but ultimately knew that self-employment suited my temperament the best.

Second, I have a strong love of all things agricultural, it’s lifestyle and basic “earthy-ness”!  The olive oil industry is  similar to the wine industry. As with wines there are so many varietals and origins of olive oils.  It’s a culture unto itself with everything from basic everyday olive oil users to absolute olive oil snobs!  I love all aspects of the industry!

Being a small business owner is a welcome challenge for many, what do you like about it?

The thing I like best about being a small business owner is the pride I get when someone loves the products we make.  It gives me a strong sense of accomplishment that I really need.  When we set up our booth at an art and wine festival and someone comes up and says “I bought this from you last time and LOVE it!”  And then they re-order!  How fun is THAT!  It’s so fun to talk  to customers. 

Do you have a favorite quote?

One of my favorite quotes is from Helen Keller…”When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”  Don’t dwell on your failures in other words!  Dust off , pray for patience and move forward!!!  If I could give one piece of advice to to a woman starting a new business it would be to be flexible and resilient.  Have a good start-up plan, but be willing to change things up!  Don’t be rigid!  Sometimes opportunites show up that you need to jump on and you need to stay loose, baby!!  Don’t be so stuck on your plan that you can’t MOVE!!

What place inspires you?

Anywhere rural!  I love walking very early in the morning out the cattle trails in the hills behind my house.  I need that time to think,  pray and hash things out with God.  It’s the time and place that I clear out all the negative crap in my head and focus on trusting in God’s timing and good plans for my life.  Business decisions, money matters, etc. are all in His mighty hands anyway I just take a deep breath, say a prayer and start my day!

What keeps you motivated?

I keep motivated every day by remembering that this is FUN!  Hard work, yes but it’s a good life and I wouldn’t really want it any other way.  Remember that failure is just an opportunity to learn to trust that a new day and a new opportunity  is just around the corner!  Remember to be thankful for the entrepenurial spirit God gave you, and have some fun with it. 

Are you a woman following your dreams or making a difference? We want to spotlight you! Whether you’re 5’9″ and taller or a HEIGHT GODDESS at heart, we love celebrating women who are taking strides and making an impact. Click here for more information.

Photo Credit: ChainStrapPurse Blog

Spring is finally here!  What better way to change up your look on the cheap than with your nails.  With all the controversy around gel manicures being harmful to your body and running the risk of being disappointed by a less than stellar manicure (the worst feeling ever!), it’s easier to just DIY!  Check out our Top 3 DIY Nail Trends for Spring 2013.

1. Sally Hansen Nail Stickers- These are my FAVORITE!  They are easy to use, come in a variety of colors and patterns and come with a mini nail file and cuticle pusher perfect for carrying in your makeup bag!  If you want to increase their staying power, try using a topcoat after applying the stickers, but on their own, they last for a good week or so.

2. Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens –  These are great, especially if you have a steady hand.  My hands aren’t so steady but I was still able to do a really cute polka dot design.  I can’t find the picture of mine , but here is one that I am going to try next.

 

3. Mix It Up- I love this trend of using multiple nail art techniques in one fabulous manicure.  The nail stickers always come with extras, don’t throw them away, recycle for a new look or draw a cool design with the nail pens!  Then try another polish color to create a statement nail, so cute and a great conversation starter!

What kind of nail art will you be rocking this Spring??

Do you wake up in the morning, eager to start your day, then go to your closet and feel like Rebecca Bloomwood from Confessions of a Shopaholic???

Don’t worry, you are not alone.  Most of us out here have a lot of anxiety associated with organizing our closets.  Spring is here, and in the spirit of “spring cleaning” invest some time in cleaning out your closet to check this off your to-do list!  Here are a few tips to make your closet purge more successful!

1.  Clean Out The Old,  Before You Bring In The New

Your closet may be a mess because you have shopaholic tendencies.  Make a pact with yourself to only bring in something new after you have cleaned  out something old.  Most of us don’t wear ALL of the clothing in our wardrobe, most often because we don’t remember and can’t “see” what we have.  So before you go shopping again, look through your current clothing and donate the items that you don’t love or haven’t worn in over a year.  This will allow you to more easily integrate your new favorite pieces with what you already have!

2. Get the Right Hangers, Slimmer Is Better

Slimline velvet hangers are the way to go for a few reasons.  First, they help you save on space, rather than bulky plastic hangers or heavy wood hangers that take up twice as much space, use the slimline hangers to maximize your hanging capacity in your closet.  Second, velvet hangers are better for your clothing, they don’t leave hanger marks in your long sleeve items and they don’t cause holes like many wire or plastic hangers.  Lastly, they are very versatile  you can add clips so that you can hang pants and the velvet is a great grip for your more delicate pieces that prevent them from falling off while you are looking for items.  You can get these at a variety of places, my favorite is TJ Maxx or Ross, they are inexpensive and they always have them in stock in fun colors!

3. Storage is the Key

There are lots of storage solutions for modern closets, The Container Store is a great place to start!  Instead of keeping all your shoe boxes in various sizes and shapes, try simple clear Tupperware containers and add a picture of the shoe to the front so you can see what you have.  Also, always fold your sweaters, it helps preserve their shape then when you are out of sweater season you can neatly store them in sweater boxes.  Use the vertical space in your closet, instead of rummaging through your jewelry on a daily basis, you can get a jewelry holder that hangs on the wall or one of those hanging jewelry storage items that hang on the back of your door.

If you still feel like this may be a little too much to handle on your own, call a professional, they are experts and can take the stress away.  The great part about hiring someone is that, it’s not as expensive as you would think, most wardrobe stylists will charge between $50/hr-$125/hr to organize your closet.

BONUS TIP:  I found this online, it’s a great resource to help stay on top of cleaning and staying organized all over your home!  Do a Google search for Cleaning Checklist and you will find lots of versions.  This is especially great if you have kids and you want to spread the chores evenly throughout your family!

Send us some picks of your newly organized closets, we would love to share your success stories!

Green is having a major moment right now, St. Patty’s Day is right around the corner, it’s the Pantone Color of the Year for 2013, The Wizard of Oz prequel- Oz The Great and Powerful comes out this month, and it’s the color of money (which I’m not mad at), all in all, green might be envious of the year it’s having!  Here are a few ways to incorporate green into your life through clothing, accessories and home decor.

1. Accessories- You always hear fashion experts talking about adding a pop of color, this is a perfect way to introduce this royal hue into a classic HG look that you want to take to the next level.  You don’t have to do all your accessories in green, but adding 1 or 2 of pieces will do the trick.

2. Home Decor- Add a pillow here, some napkins there, update your bathroom accessories or go all out with decadent curtains.  I love how easy it is to be on trend in your home!

3. Clothing- Whether you are going out for the night out, working hard in the office, or enjoying a fun Saturday at the St. Patty’s day parade, it pretty simple to work in the color of the year!  Take your HEIGHT GODDESS classics like the Kate Rouched Dress and add a statement coat; the Charlie V-Neck Blouse and add a slim fit ankle pant, or the Dark Mocha Skinny jeans paired with a cashmere sweater and flats and you are ready to go!

And the winner is…..

Penelope

Submitted by Ashli S. !!!

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Before this fabulous dress can go on the website, it needs to be named!!

CONTEST RULES

1.  Tuesday, March 12th  through Thursday, March 14th, enter your idea for a name for the dress above! The winner will be announced Friday, March 15th via the HEIGHT GODDESS blog!!

2.  Enter to win (as many times as you’d like!!) on our blog by leaving a comment with your name idea below.

Prize: The winning name will be on a dress featured on www.heightgoddess.com and a $50 E-Gift Card!!

Note: Entries are made public via comments and therefore, we cannot delete any entries. There is always a chance that one or more people will choose the same name, we will only be able to suggest the first person to suggest the name as the winner.