5 Favorite Things

Stylish Mama:

Tougas Family Farm in Northborough, MA is a great farm to pick apples.  They offer their guests a playground and barnyard with small animals to pet.   I visited this New England farm for the third time this week and have to say its a special place for my daughter and I.

If ever in Brooklyn, NY you must try Almondine Bakery in Dumbo, Brooklyn.  This bakery has a quaint Parisian feel to it when you walk in.  I enjoyed the strawberry shortcake which had fresh slices of strawberries with sponge cake and whipped cream.  A new favorite place in a fun city to visit.



Organized Chica:

MARC JACOBS LE MARC LIP CREME LIPSTICK - KISS KISS BANG BANG

The formula and pigmentation of this lipstick is priceless.  It's hydrating but not glossy.  The color is a perfect rose type tone for my skin color.  Its a step up from a nude color and like that.  Next time you visit Sephora, ask for a sample.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

Cetaphil Men Daily Face Wash

I've used so many facial cleansers, high end products and drugstore and I have to say that Cetaphil is the winner.  It doesn't over dry my skin and leaves it feeling just right.  Now that they have the Men's line, my husband loves it.  I even tried switching him back to the regular Daily Facial and he noticed a difference so it seems the "Men" wash is really catered to their skin needs.  Bonus for me because mine lasts longer now...lol



We're enjoying fall but sometimes dressing for it is so challenging.  Anyone else feel our pain?

Happy Weekend Friends!!

Love, Stylish Mama & Organized Chica - xox

Our first visit to Ocean House, RI

We have admired this beautiful resort on our visits to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.  Ocean House has every reason to be admired for its beauty and charm. We likened it to an European seaside resort that you would most likely see in the U.K.  This local resort has accomplished many things including being the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star hotel in the state of R.I.  

When you walk into the Ocean House, there is something elegant about how you are greeted right away by the staff all impeccably dressed and groomed.  The decor is definitely conservative;however not pretentious. This hotel also has a rich history background in Rhode Island being that its been open since 1868 just after the Civil War.  And when you walk in and around the hotel and its property there is a feeling that you are walking through history.  If only those walls could talk...

We were surprised to find out that along with the hotel rooms for the public to use there were also rooms that were privately owned to residents who reside at the Ocean House.  When we were asked if we would like to tour the Club Room used for private functions and for dinning for the residents at the Ocean House we were delighted.  

Stylish Mama's personal favorites of the Ocean House:

I was amazed as to how the Ocean House had a Parisian twist to it, it houses a gallery of murals and drawings from the story book Madeline.  The Ocean House is the home of two original Madeline drawings from the story "Madeline and the Bad Hat." If you visit this resort you must take a walk to the lower level to admire all of the art.  

I also enjoyed a glimpse of Paris when sitting outside on the veranda,  I noticed the wait staff are all dressed in navy and white striped shirts and navy shorts or pants.  Very Persian.  Being that I dream of vacationing in France one day....this will do for now.   

The veranda also is a beautiful place to enjoy a cocktail.  The day we went was still on the warmer side so we took advantage of being a little early for our dinning reservation and decided to have a drink outside while overlooking the ocean.  Definitely a must if you visit during the summer or warmer months.

Organized Chica's personal favorites of the Ocean House:

There is just something about being at the ocean, hearing the waves crash and breathing ocean air.  It gives me serenity.  That alone is one of my favorite things of Ocean House, it's location.  

I fell in love with all the architectural details that Ocean House has as well. Here are just a few that caught my eye.  The molding used on the walls as you go down the stairs or the large pine doors used for a room. Each area has its own flair.  If you follow us on Instagram, I shared with you the ladies room because it displayed paintings of ladies fashion throughout the earlier years. Also, when you step outside and use their stairs, you will notice the cutout detail on each riser. They didn't miss one detail in their interior or exterior design.  

Ocean House also has the cutest little shop, Below Deck, where you can find an assortment of old fashioned candy, fresh made donuts, gelato and beverages.  I couldn't leave without buying half a dozen of donuts with their cinnamon sugar on them. 

Ocean House has become one of our favorite destinations and now that we were able to experience it, we understand why guests keep on returning and why some call this home.  We highly suggest that you add this to your summer list.


Love, Stylish Mama & Organized Chica xox

Make sure to check out our next post on enjoying High Tea at the Ocean House....

5 Favorite Things

Stylish Mama:

Cold Shoulder?  OK, well this is the only cold shoulder I would like to receive. (also a fall trend for 2016)  I bought this top as I feel in love with the pattern.  And the little shoulder detail adds a that perfect feminine touch.

White House Black Market Cold Shoulder Top

I am not a morning person.  So to making breakfast for me is more of a chore versus other meals I actually enjoy making.  Recently I had company stay with us and I found a recipe perfect for "brunch" and it can be eaten right away hot or it can sit for up to an hour before serving.  The recipe is a  brussels sprout, bacon and gruyere cheese frittata.  This Food and Wine recipe was so easy to make and it got rave reviews (don't you love recipes like that?)

Brussels Sprout, Bacon, and Gruyère Frittata

Organized Chica:

This summer the Patriot Place offered free weekly Zumba classes which were lots of fun.  I knew I wanted to continue working out this fall so I found myself the perfect instructor who teaches Brazilian Zumba.  She is fun, energetic and the woman can move!  She made me sweat and I never sweat! And yes, I’m still sore.

Did you know that you can print a free class pass for certain Zumba locations directly from their website? Give it a try!

NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray, this is a must in my makeup bag when I do a full face and I want it to last all day.  Once I'm done applying my makeup, I spray a few pumps on my face and it seals my makeup.  I have combination skin, my T-zone being the oily part and this product controls that area from shining through out the day. For the price of $8.00, you can't go wrong, give it a try. 

NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray

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Not sure how the weather has been your way...but this week the rain and gloomy weather here in New England has us feeling like:

Love,

Stylish Mama and Organized Chica

5 Fall 2016 Makeup Trends

Who is loving some of the fall fashion musts? I'm looking forward to the off the shoulder sweaters and the booties!

Now, let's review what the 2016 fall makeup trends are this year. I'll give you a hint....for some trends, think the 90's!!

• Messy eyebrows - No more pressure on having well defined, perfectly shaped eyebrows. The idea is letting them free.  Fill in any sparse areas and comb your eyebrows up.
  I'm not a big fan of the messy eyebrows but at least, I now have an excuse in case I don't have time to make it to the salon.
  
  
  
  
  

• Glittery eyes - This trend can be tricky because glittery eyes can look too youthful, too cheap or way too glamorous.  If you are looking for a subtle look, try using a glitter eyeliner layered by a black eyeliner or you can always add a light layer of glitter over your eye shadow. Below are two products that I use and absolutely love for that fun look.
  
  

  

  L'OREAL Infallible Eyeshadow Eternal Sunshine
  
  Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Deep End

• Peach - This isn't just a spring or summer color. This color is being used on the runway for a natural eye makeup look, a complete opposite from the typical dark smokey eye.

Snatch - Peach Shimmer with a gold shift

• Dramatic eyelashes - "Spider-like" or also referred to as the "Twiggy" look.  Basically you want your eyelashes to stick together, creating a separated sparse look without the mascara clumps. 

• Natural Glow - No more contouring, blushing and highlighting.  It's all about having the natural glow feel.  Think of how flushed your skin looks after a light workout outside as the wind hits your face.  Now let's admit it, some of us aren't born with that "glow" so we will need to use help from makeup products (unless you want to go outside and let yourself be wind kissed, it would be cheaper), check these products below.  

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit Sun Dipped

NYX Baked Blush Solstice

Overall this season is all about natural beauty and personally, I'm all for that.  I like not having the pressure that I need to have a full face on to be accepted.  Lately I've been just keeping it simple. Tinted moisturizer, blush, lip balm and mascara. 

Personally there are some trends that I don't think should make a comeback, specially those from the 90's (or the 80's for that matter, I'm sorry but if you're still sporting the 80's hair and eyeliner, I'm here to tell you that look doesn't look good on ANYONE!! Yes, that includes you too.) but that's how the beauty/fashion industry works.  

Are some of you ready to travel back in time? Decide what trend you want to follow and try to incorporate it into your makeup this fall.  Leave us a comment below on what fall trend you like and don't like.

Always have fun with makeup!

We are being featured on PattyJ

This week you can find our RI Story on  PattyJ.com.  We were thrilled when Patty reached out to us, she being an accomplished blogger in Rhode Island.  PattyJ.com was voted best lifestyle blog in RI 2015 and 2016,

Go check out our RI Story on Patty's blog, My RI Life: The Bloggers Behind "Stylish Mama Meets Organized Chica" and leave your comments letting us know what you think and as a way of supporting us.  We always appreciate our readers support!!! Also when you are visiting her page check out her posts.  She often will feature great places to try in and around Rhode Island.  I think you will enjoy her blog as much as we have.

Here's a sneak peek:

Happy Reading!

Love, Stylish Mama meets Organized Chica xox