Who says we can't be deep and fabulous at the same time?!

 

I so have to create this Vanity Case character pondering a deep question while doing a yoga pose!

And it's true, sometimes I will contemplate something deep and thoughtful and other times, I'll put that same level of exploration and mindfulness into selecting my accessories for that particular day!  That's just a lil' ol' pithy Vanity Reflection from me today!

I hope you'll come on by my EtsyVanityGallery, where I have many other pithy observations!

And I would jez' luuuuuve it if you check out my Youtube Channel Collene Kennedy and subscribe!

Go for the gold!!!

What in the world are we waiting for to "go for the gold?!"

For some that may mean accessories, as it does for me, a self confessed accessory addict! Whether I'm working from home or not on any given day, I'm decorating and going for the gold - real and fake!

But going for the gold can also be simple everyday goals!  I mean really, what are we waiting for to do something special, wear something special, use something special, or share something special - even making a phone call to someone special to us!

I remember reading that Barbra Streisand (I've luuuuuuuuuuuved since I was a kid & have seen live three times), had a gift of soaps from her stepfather.   She kept the unopened soap for years opting not to use them as they were a gift.  Well, as I recall, she finally opened the gifted soaps and used them.  It didn't diminish the gift or the memory but rather celebrated being in the moment. As she asked herself, what was she waiting for to open the gift soaps?!

What are we all waiting for to celebrate the gold in our lives?

So don't save that something special -  use it, do it, appreciate it!

PS, As a Streisandaholic' I'm sure I know that the relation with her stepfather was less than loving but I suppose it meant something that he was giving her a gift if not way overdue!

***Most of my characters on my Vanity Cases geeting cards celebrate this toxically optimistic thinking with a bit of pithiness thrown in!  Come see:  VanityGallery.Etsy.com

And if  you say you saw my blog and order even a single card, I'll include a bonus card toyou!

 

A lil' Iris with your monring tea!

I so agree with Miss Apfel, no matter what life throws you, always prioritize and accessorize!

On my worst day, I will have red lipstick and be fully accessorized to put myself into first gear!  It's all about celebrating one's self with a little decoration!  And don't we all deserve a little deocation?

I luuuuuve having my morning tea in my Iris mug and if you'd like to see some more Iris mugs, I hope you'll click on Vanity Gallery on Etsy link!

Also, I would love it if you would like a lil' pithy humor which I share by sharing how I come up with ideas for my cards if you visited and subscribed to my youtube Channel; Collene Kenned

Love, Peace and Chicken Grease and have a great day!

 

I'm much nicer with good hair...but aren't we all?

A quick little check in about good hair days!

I mean really, doesn't everything feel right in the world when one is having a good hair day?  And don't things feel like they are going off the rails when having a bad hair day?!  Seriously, it may seem superficial but it's really not at all.  When you look good, you feel good and when you feel good you do good?  Right?  R'eye'eeeeeeeeeet!

I would luuuuuuve it if you came by my youtube channel, Collene Kennedy and subscribed if you like pithy Vanity Humor!

Or please come on by to my Etsy Vanity Gallery shop, where I'm doing my best to get new cards up more often!  I just need to find that extra 20 minutes in every day...but don't we all?! 

Index Card Hack

 See how to take a simple index card and create fabulous note cards!

I have this posted on my Youtube channel and would be so grateful if you subscribed!  All kinds of creative content goin' on!  Here's the link to this video but there's much more there on my Collene kennedy You Tube Channel!

Also, if you purchase even a single card from my Etsy Vanity Gallery, I'll give you a bonus card - on me, if you told me you found my Etsy Store here on my Fab'log!  

Toodles for now!

If life gives you lemons - don't make lemonade!

Nahhh!  Don't make lemonade - 

throw em' at the person buggin' the crap outta' you!

As a toxically positive person, I'm always looking on the bright side of situations and lessons to be learned but I confess, sometimes the feeling of throwing the lemons at the person or thing that buggin' you is the only solution -  that feels good!
 
I love this newish character and I think I'll be making some more funny women cards based on her and I'll post in my Etsy Vanity Gallery!  She's based on someone I follow on Tiktok!  I have a fab' little video explaining more of this character here: My Youtube Channel!   

I would luuuuuuuve it if you came by and subscribed!

And if you end up purchasing even a single card in my Vanity Gallery on Etsy, I'll give you one of your choice as a bonus if you mentioned you became aware of them here!

 

 

I'm just asking ....

 

I'm just asking if you'll subscribe to my Youtue Channel!

I am building a YoutubeChannel Collene Kennedy, where I share plent of Vanity Observations, and Vanity Reflections that evolve into my Vanity Cases Women Humor Greeting cards!

If I can get a few new subscriptions, I hope to be adding some more free downloadables!

Now I don't want to sound like I'm begging, but Plllleeeeeease click my Youtube Channel Link and Subscribe.  Ok, I guess I don't mind begging!  

Also, if you come to my Etsy Vanity Gallery and purchase even a single card and say you came from my Fab'log or Youtube channel, I'll GIVE YOU A CARD WITH NO CHARGE!

As always, thank you for stopping by!

Collene

A Halloween Ghost DIY - will take maybe 2 minutes!

 Booooo!

I do this every single year and make countless ghosts!  I end up giving so many to the Trick or Treaters!  I love putting a little Dollar Store (well, the dollar twenty five store), little votives underneath -  which shows in the video!

It would mean so much to me if you come on by my YouTube Channel: Collene Kennedy and subscribe!  Sometimes it's a bit about the card business and sometimes it's, Funny Lessons from Greeting Cards!" I never really know what I'm going to post but for certain, it's going to be pithy - like my Funny Women Cards, which can be found here:  TheVanityGallery on Etsy!

Toodles and thanks for stopping by -

Take a Chance! Live life on the edge!

Have you had a "Dry Clean only moment!?"

Have you had the time when something was expected of you but you went your own way?  Every time I see a Dry Clean Only label I think, I'm gonna' take a chance and wash an item my way! I'm going to do something unexpected and break out of what's expected! 

Who knew a life lesson according to Funny Women Greeting cards!   I recently posted this on my YOUTUBE COLLENEKENNEDY CHANNEl, and hope you'll do a lil' something not expected of you but still fabulous!  And don't make me beg, but I would sure luuuuuve it if you subscribed to my channel!

To see more pithy women greeting cards, I hope you'll visit my VanityGallery on Etsy!

Thank you for stopping by!

Please step away from the cookie dough...or not!

I truly believe it's vital to keep chilled cookie dough in the fridge!  I believe a wee teaspoon can be the perfect RX for a variety of situations, challenges and occasions!  I mean really, how many calories can a teaspoon ...or two be?!

This card was posted as one of my Funny Women Humor cards in my VanityGallery on Etsy and the inside said, "It's only another birthday - You'll get through it," or something like that!  I retired it for now and may have to post it in there again because I truly believe in the power of a lil' cookie dough for almost anything that ales or BUGs you!

Please come on by to my Youtube Channel Collene Kennedy, & I would luuuuve it if you subscribed!

Are you an accessory addict?!

 Confessions of an accessory addict!

Yes.  I'm an accessory addict as seen in my Youtube Channel video - where I'd love you to subscribe!

After I brush my teeth, wash my face, put my make up on, it's all about the accessories!  I also confess, I'm a "uniform" dresser.  I find basic colors, combos and fits and at first glance, sans accessories, look like I'm wearing the same thing everyday.  It's my accessories that are like the salad dressing that can change the flavor of every outfit! A day without accessories to me is like.....uhm...well....Somethings are simply unimaginable!

My Vanity Cases Characters on my Women Humor Greeting cards, entitled Vanity Cases, are the same way and through the magic of my pen, alllllllways have accessories on! 

Air kisses an accessory wishes for a fabulous day! 

The Norma Desmond Dress Code

Do you have a personal dress code?

I live by what I call the Norma Desmond Dress Code as I share on my YouTubeChannel!  I'm always ready for my close up!  What I mean by that, I invest energy every single day in my appearance because frankly, brushed hair, blushed cheeks and naturally a lil' lipstick and of course red, can effect your mood, tude' and the confidence you exude!

It is my belief that the credo of my Vanity Cases characters on my funny women greeting cards have it right, "Who cares how you feel on the inside, as long as you look fabulous on the outside?!

I would just love it if you subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Collene Kennedy, where I offer Vanity Reflections, Vanity Observations and Lipstick Life Lines inspired by my Vanity Cases greeting cards!  Who knew you could learn life lessons through greeting cards?!  (I did!)

 

If I could tell my 20-year old self anything...

 If I could tell my 20--year old anything it would be wear the bikini and dance around the house or on the beach in it!  Amazing how in our youth we can't see how fabulous we are!  I say appreciate what ya' got now no matter the age and stage because in a few years you'll be nostalgic for what you had and/or have!

Although, I do confess, while the boobs and butt aren't in the same place past a certain age, neither is the brain and it's the brain that makes us fabulous!  Okay, it's the brain, good accessories and the perfect lipstick color!  Who says we can't be deep and fabulous!?  

If you enjoy funny women humor I hope you'll take a look at my cards here on Etsy: VanityGallery

And I would just love it if you came by my YOUTUBE channel, Collene Kennedy and subscribe as I'm always posting Vanity Observations as inspired by creating my Vanity Cases greeting cards!

It's alllllll how you look at things!

I truly believe ...

it's true that the most fabulous people don't have the best of everything, they make the best of everything they have!  

Do you believe this?  It's really how you look at things - isn't it?!  This is a quick check in -  but come on back tomo' and I'll have another Vanity Observation.

Who knew one could learn life lessons through Funny Women Greeting cards!

I sure hope you'll come by my YOUTUBE Channel, Collene Kennedy, where I share the stories behind cards and different Vanity Observations inspired by my Vanity Cases characters and subscribe!  

 

How to fold a hoody...in a fabulous way!

 I call this hoody origami!

Hoodies and sweatshirts can be such clumps of fabric and take up way too much storage space! So I know this very off topic for me, but here's a fabulous way to fold them!

Maybe it's not so way off!  The characters on my funny women cards, (see here: VanityGallery), believe everything should be done with a little flare ... and so do I, so why not adding a fab' way to fold hoodie?!

I hope you'll come on over to my Youtube Channel and subscribe!   It's full of funny stories behind cards of which I've sold over 10,000 on Etsy and al kinds of Vanity Observations, Vanty Reflections and Lipstick Life Lines!  Come on....ya' know you want to?  Right?  R'eye'eeeeeeet!

The Septmber Re-Start!

 September Reboot!

 September isn't just a time when school starts, it's also like the second New Year of the current year!  It's a great time to reboot, recharge & re-evaluate goals!  I shared this on my YOUTUBE channel which I would luuuuuuve you to subscribe to!

My Channel:  Collene Kennedy,  will offer all kinds of Vanity Observations, Lipstick Life Lines and the story behind cards!

Age and Alternate Facts!

How cool to receive my own card for my recent birthday -

 never mind the number - not important!  The text was inspired by headlines a few years ago & I still find it true!  Although, saying I'm 39 is no longer plausible!  I'm still fabulous just no longer passing for 39 ...or so!  I have no issue with my age, I just don't want to be put in a box so I find leaving it blurry works best for me!

I would love it if you came over to my YouTube Channel, Collene kennedy and subscribe!  It reveals my different Vanity Reflections, how I come up with card ideas, stories behind cards and much more!  

Come on over and see more of my funny women cards here:  TheVantyGallery on Etsy.

If you purchase even a single card and say you come from my Fab'log, I'll include a card of your choice - no charge!  

 

Off topic! How to fold a towel!

Why not make the most mundane things we have to do, a lil' more fabulous?!

I luuuuuuve folding things and am always looking for a new fangled way to make my item compact.  I may post some more of my folding videos...however, hopefully Husband won't be walking in the background as he did with this one!  

Come on over and follow/ subscribe to my YOUTUBE CHANNEL  Between my card humor, vanity observations and towel folding, ya' never know what will be on there!

 

Never, but never give up on "sole searching!"

 

Whether you wear heels or flats or live in sneakers, I am certain a shoe can change the way you carry yourself, stand tall and look at things!  

To see some of my women humor cards with shoes as the subject, come on over to TheVanityGallery.Etsy.com

Also, if you purchase even a single card & message me that you found out about my Etsy Store from my Fab'log, I'll send you a freebie on meebie!

Air kisses and accessory wishes until the next time -

A day without accessories....

This may be a manic lookin' reflection of moi - but this is how I feel at the thought of a day without accessories!   For me it's brush teeth, contact lenses, make up & Dear Gad, accessories!  

Every day it's a race to the elbow with brackets, a couple of short, stacked necklaces and always a long one with an interesting object or perhaps two long ones!  And yes, this is true no matter the season!  

For me, a day without accessories, is like a day without wine... again, some things are simply unimaginable!

*Actually, it's summer, so I keep the glass of wine (or two) to the weekends - It's a calorie count thing for me!

I'm forever creating my funny women greeting cards which are here:  The Vanity Gallery

and I also invite you to come on by my youtube, Channel, Collene Kennedy, where I offer insights to the back stories of cards and once a week I'm trying to offer an interesting free downloadable art item!

Air kissed and accessory wishes until the next time -

 

Just because it's raining...

 I did this a long ago & I still believe what my character is saying!  

I am a toxically positive thinker!  I'm truly always looking for the sunny side of a situation or what can I learn from it.  But I'm also a realist so combine the two elements and you get a Pragmatic Optimist!  Yup, that's me!  I see what is real but I try to see how to see the best of whatever it is! 

And rain????  I started carrying a red umbrella when I lived in New York a millionty years ago and have continued ever since.  Because it is true, that even thought it's raining, if you carry a red umbrella, it will do wonders for the look of your complexion!

It seems I may have to turn this into one of my Funny Women Greeting cards and add to my VanityGallery on Etsy!

Also, I sure hope you'll visit my YoutTube Channel Collene Kennedy and subscribe if you get a lil' kick outta' the content ...which will be ever evolving!

Freebie Friday ! ! !

It's Freebie from "Me-eeeeebie!"

I'm offering a download of one of my own personal favorite planner pages!

Mostly of course I create women humor greeting cards for my Etsy Vanity Gallery, but out of necessity I've created planner pages because as much as we're in the electronic age, in the morning, I do need my paper and pen list!  

Please either message me a collenekenedy@gmail or leave a comment here if you have any trouble downloading!  

Also, I sure would luuuuuve it if you took a moment to "like" my Youtube channel, simply named, Collene Kennedy, or to be more needy, if you would subscribe!  this is my year of the side hustles and I plan my Youtube channel to be one of such hustles!  

And as always, a question; do you make a list of things you need to do everyday?  I call mine my "Attack List!"

Until my next entry -  Air kisses and accessory wishes!

CLICK HERE for Planner Page, a very fabulous planner page!

 

 

Do you do it? Do you do it everyday? I do it every single day!

 

I do it every single day!

To me, the key to happiness is being kind, making your bed every day and always but always wearing accessories!  (And red lipstick doesn't hurt!)

This is moi, but it's also the philosophy of my Vanity Cases greeting cards that are full of vanity reflections with humor that is more pithy than punch line!  Come give a look at VanityGalleryonEtsy!

Of if you would like to see how my creative process works, come on over to my Youtube Channel, simply named Collene Kennedy!

Until my next post air kisses and accessory wishes!

Good accessories open alllllll doors!

 A lil' video sharing what I believe about accessories!

But then again, I'm an accessory addict!  

Hmmmmm.  I wonder if I should turn this Vanity Case, inspired by Edith Head, into a Funny Women Greeting card and post in my Etsy Vanity Gallery!  If I can think of something for her to say on the cover of a card and inside, I'll post here!

In the meantime, I would love it if you would like to see how the creative process works or some of my Vanity Observations by clicking on over to my Youtube channel (collene kennedy) and give a look!  It's ever evolving but I'm having a hoot creating!

Air kisses & accessory wishes & thank you so much for stopping by!

Isn't this the truth?

 Fabulous birds of a feather flock together - true dat'!

The older I get, the more I realize, I don't want drama, but rather fabulous people, a fat free brownie and the perfect lipstick color!  Right?  For this reason, it's a gewd' idea to surround one's self with people that bring out the best in each other.  And when you find those people, friends, that bring out your fabulousity, celebrate em'!  

Make someone feel fabulous and the return is YOU feel fabulous!  

Who is fabulous anyway?  To me, it's someone who makes you feel special whether you're decorated with accessories and red lipstick (as I always am), or you have a simple esthetic.  I also think being fabulous has to do with authenticity combined with an invisible spark - a spark of energy that's hard to explain!  And when you know you have that spark, it's knowing how to shine it where it needs shining.  Sometimes, that means, shining it on ourselves!  

When people make you feel good about yourself, you want to hold em' tight but for Lawd's sake, most importantly make yourself feel special!  Celebrate yourself even if it's just with a daily chant of, "I'm fab', I know it & in my way, I show it!  

Really, that's the core of who my Vanity Cases characters are on my Vanity Cases greeting cards - I hope you'll come take a look!