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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
That stage where one thinks that everyone their age looks older than they do!
Has this happened to you? You're watching television or reading and the age of someone is shared and you think, "Gad', that's old!" Or you see someone who might even brag about their age but upon your observation, you think, "Gad, that's old!" Then. Then you realize Dear Lawd', that's the same age that you are?!
I'm either delusional, in denial or my greatest hope, is that I don't look my age! But here's the deal, since I don't share my age one wouldn't know - really! I don't tell my age but I'll give you a range or a decade I'm in. Here's why; when one shares if they're in their 30s, 40s 50s or above, they get put into a box; a "life expectation" box! The only box I like to be associated with is a shoe box.
So my age like my weight is a number one could guess and likely be quite close, but I feel no need to pull it into sharp focus! Besides, the other day I saw someone my age and thought "Gad - They are fabulous!"
Stop on by my Etsy VanityGallery if you would like to see more #Vanitywomenhumor! It's my thing!
Sunday, July 30, 2023
A day without accessorie? Wha'???
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Always Prioritize & Accessorize!
No matter what life throws is, this is true! It's up to us fabulistas to know when life throws potholes in our path that's when it's more important than ever to celebrate and decorate ourselves! One must never doubt the power of a few baubles and beads! Super heroes need capes, we need accessories! Accessories can take you from a mood that is blah to Ta-Dah!
In fact, it's those cloudy days when I think we need our sunnies [Read: Sunglasses] most! It's when we can peek from behind them and know we are coming from a place of a fabulousness that can't be defined. The factor can scare the ba'jeekers out of those that don't understand it, but we know, it's the fabulous quotient that can be equated with innate inner strength, that will pull us through those situations where we feel like there is little control. We know that's the time to reflect, prioritize and accessorize - and realize we'll get to the other side at our most fabulouzzzzzzz!
PS, this is for YOU!
If you like the image of Iris Apfel, check out my #womenhumorgreetingcards in my VanityGallery!
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The struggle is real: finding a bathing suit!
Friday, April 28, 2023
We don't brag - we state facts!
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Accessory Activist!
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Poor wine judgement...Pour judgement!
Poor judgement is not a bad thing...Hi'cup... I mean pour judgement! To the top please!
Suddenly it's summer ... take it off!
In preparing for the sun, I add just enough fake tan lotion to cut-the-glare of my very fair skin... I don't want my arms and gams to reflect light and possibly blind someone!
For me, a bathing suit is without question the biggest aide to dropping pounds! The last thing that I personally want to do when I'm "in-suit" is to eat! So while I curse my daughters on the one hand to wanting to go to the pool, I am thankful that my suit keeps me focused on my food intake ... or lack thereof while I'm in it!
And no, that is not an interpretation of moi in the drawing!
Happy Summer!
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Eat the icing first! YOLO!
Monday, January 14, 2019
Is it a bad thing to tell someone to bug off?
As always, I'll translate the image above into a fabulous birthday or friendship card and post in my Etsy shoppe: VanityGallery.Etsy.com
Air kisses and accessory wishes until the next time!
Collene
Monday, December 10, 2018
Tis' the Season "Tu Tu" be fabulous!
But honestly, isn't it always the season to be fabulous?!
And really, it doesn't take that much to be fabulous!
1, Always make one's bed
2, Always buff and polish the face with a lil' makeup!
**I mean really, if one has time to brush their teeth, I truly believe they have time to add a little lipstick and blush & a little mascara as well can't hurt!
3, Always add one more accessory! I know the adage is less-is-more, but really, who believes that!
Come on by again as I'm always posting new cards, images and fun stuff on my website, TheVanityCases.com!
Until then, air kisses and accessory wishes!
Collene
Monday, November 5, 2018
That feeling you get when...
Do little things like this make you happy????
Of course I'll translate this into a Funny Women Humor card ... either as a birthday or coping card and post in my Etsy VanityGallery or on Ebay, where I offer my cards!
Air kisses and Accessory Wishes until the next post!/ Collene
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Audrey Hepburn said...
I do agree with what Audrey Hepburn, who I see as an icon of perfect inner and outward style said, but it's hard to argue that a lil' lipstick couldn't hurt - anyone!
I worship at the alter of red lipstick and truly believe, it's like a button that turns a face "on!" And further to that, I'm certain almost every woman, at every age can wear red lipstick! Honey, I see it as more than a color and in many ways a state-of-mind! It says, "Hello, I'm here!"
And while Miss Hepburn is right about the smile factor, which should be a resting stance for any face, I'm a believer in making extra effort to step-up one's appearance game! Like the my characters believe in all my Women Humor greeting cards, Vanity can be one's sanity!
Do you wear red lipstick?????
To see more Vanity Observations: VanityCasesFabbityCharacters!
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Annoying People & Having Manners!
Uh huh. Most of my cards are "lite" n' funny and rarely snarky, but this one was a great way to be able to see a little humor from getting caught in "conversational pot holes!"
The cover stands alone and says it all, but if you'd like to see how I worked this into a card click HERE! My cards are now on EBAY! ! ! How funny is that?!
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Tabloid Heaven - What's not to love about the tabloids?!
My fave' escape is heading to Barnes & Noble and reading the tabs... I buy enough books there to not feel guilty ... well too guilty anyway! Unlike Eve (in my illustration and who is based on a real person I knew), I can NOT hang around in my pjs all day! Oh No! I am the original Vanity Case and lipstick, powder, pearls and getting dressed are what puts me into gear for the day!
Well, that's my Vanity Observation for the day -- Air Kisses and Accessory wishes until the next one!
Collene
Monday, November 6, 2017
Don't get mad; get more fabulous!
No need to brag on Facebook and/ or social media about being fabulous... your glitter will leave a path of being fabulous! Oh yes, one should really keep a little glitter in their purse for such gestures!
Tiffanee's rules for getting more fab: Throw on another strand of pearls, wear red lipstick, have a race to the elbow with bangles, tie on a fabulous scarf and add a touch of vanilla from the kitch...you'll smell delish! Most importantly, smile! It will effect your mood, tude and confidence you exude!
Air kisses and accessory wishes until the next entry...Collene
PS... I'm soooo thinking of creating a line of Tiffanee cards for my VanityGallery on Etsy!
Monday, October 30, 2017
Fabulous Pearls of Wisdom...
Yes, I believe pearls are like fashion Prozac, they effect your mood, tude' and the confidence you exude!
And they make every single outfit more fabulous! I can't leave the house without them on, whether around my neck or wrapped around my wrist. Since there were times (as rare as they could be), that I left the house without them, I keep a strand or two in my purse. Some people tuck emergency chocolate in their purse; I'm all about the pearls!I think I'm addicted to pearls! My Name is ColleneKennedy and I'm a "Pearl'aholic" Hello Collene!
But I mean really, can you ever have too many strands whether real or faux and I luuuuuuve both! And because I had to find an expression for my Pearlizing', I have about a dozen or so hanging from a light fixture or two in the house... I also have quite a few strands draped and hanging from a shower curtain...They dress up any curtain rod and hanging from hooks accessorize little spots here n' there. I guess you are getting the picture ... I love em'!
Also, never underestimate the ability for pearls to make one look very put together. I mean really, even if you are in a sad old t-shirt or droopy sweatshirt; think of pearls as botox that can give both a lil' lift! PS, Here's my shameless self promotion, I just listed this Pearl Prozac Vanity card in my EtsyVanityGallery!
Until the next Vanity Observation Air Kisses and Accessory wishes!
Monday, October 23, 2017
I accessorize therfore I am!
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Alternate facts! Indeed!
Who knew that Kellyanne Conway's word salad would be so in-tune with the way I think when it comes to age! As soon as I heard her use the term "Alternate Facts," a while ago, I created this cards . . . And I don't think I was surprised that it performed well! [read: sold!]
And personally, I don't believe one should like about their age, but rather keep it confidential because really, isn't it the truth that we are simply fabulous at any age?! Natch!
This card can be found in my VanityGallery - Thank you for stoping by and until the next post, Air Kisses and Accessory Wishes! Collene
Friday, March 31, 2017
Air freshener as perfume....
Friday, March 17, 2017
Mid section, we are not on speaking terms!
So that being said, I headed out for the "hunt," to find something that would update my wardrobe uniform of skinny jeans, khakis a few over sized sweaters and boots. (Very mindless to pull together in the morning dark when I'm getting my kiddos off to school) Upon entering the dressing room and trying on clothes, what a shock to see that my mid-section has "fluffed" a bit over the winter! Fluffed is my term for FAT!
I HATE dressing rooms! Why in God's name do they have fluorescent lighting! I make it a point to not look in the full length mirror until I have my potential new item on! Why torture myself? I'm only going to console by stopping at the mall food-court on the way out and therein lies the catch 22!
This is the Vanity Cases card my Real Life Vanity experience inspired: VanityGallery DressingRoom
Monday, February 27, 2017
The [staying] Power of Lipstick!
Here's what I do to keep lipstick lasting a whole day...
- I first outline lips with a matching red pencil... I overdraw, but natch', that's optional!
- I fill in - but not too heavily, with one of those lipsticks that are sold as a stain on one end and clear gloss on another end... Almost every drugstore line offers... I usually use a Cover Girl red.
- After letting the stain dry for a moment, I make a big smile and lightly smooth over my choice of RED long wear lipstick... Like there's any other color?!
- Maybe I'll rub it down a bit ...but not always - That's it!
- And the best way to get the stain off is of course with a make up remover ... or olive oil...which I also use as my face serum. Uhm, I would take a bath in olive oil if I could!
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Us women can do a millionty things at one time!
That's right, whether cleaning the kitchen, doing [endless] loads of laundry, creating women humor art for licensing contracts or my VanityGallery store, or trying to help my second grader with Singapore math ... for which the only math that it encourages me to do is count down to a glass of wine, it's all about the lipstick, powder n' pearls! It's like a mirage that gives a reflection of everything being quite together ... at least on the outside!
Think of these essentials like the outside of a closed closet door; nice, looks organized and streamlined ... but once you open, it's quite possible that all will spill out... but at least as you walked by it all looked put together!
And did you know in balancing a million things, it's proven and primal that women are able to concentrate on more than one conversation at one time?! More on this in another Fab'log entry!
In the meantime, aren't we amazing!
Until the next entry, air kisses and accessory wishes! Collene Kennedy
Monday, January 2, 2017
Happy Vanity New Year! 2017 -- Vanity All Year Long ...
As it is, I clean my own house, scrub my own toilets, empty the dishwasher, do laundry, etc., etc., while balancing my art business in my home-studio while the Jellybeans are in school -- which is not long enough!
And to know me is to know I actually do all of the above complete with lipstick, powder and pearls! That's right, whether chasing dust clouds with a Swifter or working on an art deadline for either my VanityGallery Etsy store or a licensing client, or even dropping the kids to the bus stop and/ or school in the early morn', I believe in being kind to people...therefore I wear make up and accessorize from almost the moment I wake up until I peel the essentials off!
Makes' ya' feel fabulous and fools people that one is actually pulled together!
Air kissess and accessory wishes until the next post!