Lips

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With it being the month of love it's only fitting that we have an obsession with lips, right? This month is the perfect time to pucker up, we mean STOCK UP on all things lips. Alice + Olivia have the trendiest lip-tastic sweater out called the Smiley Stace intarsia cotton-blend sweater.  Pair it with black jeans, oversized black sunglasses and cute ballet slippers and you will have the cutest ensemble as you go about your fabulous day. Don't let just your lips do all the talking! Grab the cutest lip-shaped phone case from Stella McCartney at Nordies (Nordstrom) to dress up your iPhone 5. Keep your accessories looking feminine and cute with fun lip-shaped charm keychains like the one from our all time favorite designer, Diane Von Furstenberg. 

Lips are bold and make a statement so don't be afraid to show them off in all ways possible!

Rediscover Your Love Language

Have you heard of the 5 Love Languages? A couple of years ago we came across the '5 Love Languages' and it really helped us evaluate the way we were communicating in our relationships. The 5 Love Languages helped our significant others understand us while at the same time we understood their "love language". So, you might be thinking, what is a "love language"? The 5 Love Languages profile gives you a thorough analysis of your emotional communication preference. It will single out your primary love language, what it means, and how you can use it to connect and deepen your relationships with others. You can take it whether you're single or in a relationship. Love languages include: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Physical Touch, and Receiving Gifts. Peep a quick snapshot of Co Founder, Karen's Love Language Profile:   

12	Words of Affirmation
7	Quality Time
6	Acts of Service
3	Physical Touch
2	Receiving Gifts

When you take the analysis, you will see 30 paired statements. From there, you will select the statement that best defines what is most meaningful to you in your relationships with others. Both statements may or may not sound like they fit your situation, but they just ask that you choose the statement that captures the essence of what is most meaningful to you, the majority of the time. Allow 10 to 15 minutes to complete the profile. Take it when you are relaxed, and try not to rush through it. 

Rediscover your love language in time for Valentine’s Day!

Gifts For Him

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Yesterday, we shared a 'Gifts For Her' guide for all of our fellas, so today we are sharing a Valentine's Day 'Gifts For Him' guide for all you ladies (and gents) looking for a gift for your significant other. It's the little things that count with men we have found. Letting a guy know how proud you are to have someone like them in your life is a wonderful exchange of love. But, if you want to treat your man to a gift to show your love then shop our gift guide for him above! With men, it's all about simplicity and practicality. A trendy and sleek sunglasses or watch is never a bad thing as they can never have too many of those. Personalization is always a nice way to show a little extra care and creativity in a gift, which is why we absolutely loved the personalized Moscow Mule Mug from Nordies (Nordstrom)! See something missing from our list? Send us a comment below with your favorites.

Happy shopping for him!

Gifts For Her

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We love the month of love! Such a special time to let the ones you love know how much they mean to you. Whether it's a beautiful heartfelt card, a box of chocolates, a bouquet of flowers, or a special gift from the heart, there are endless ways to show your Valentine how much they mean to you. Today's post is for the fellas looking for some guidance on special things they can gift to their mother or significant other. Shop our suggestions and let us know what we should add to our list by leaving us a comment below!

Rent the Runway: Valentine's Day Edition

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Get a head start on some fabulous dress options to wear for Valentine's Day! Whether you're having a Galentine's Day or celebrating with your significant other, you MUST dress for the occasion. Dressing for the occasion means a glam outfit to make everyone turns head! Rent the Runway is so great at offering "turn head" outfits, especially dresses, that we pulled some of our favorite looks from their site just for you. Check them out and let us know if we are missing some great dresses. Be sure to rent two options so you don't freak out if your first choice doesn't work out.

We want to see your Rent the Runway looks on Valentine's Day so be sure to hashtag #RTRxoTSS

Best Mascara On a Budget

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There is nothing more convenient than buying something cheap yet the quality isn't! For us women, makeup costs can add up in a blink of an eye. Most of the time when you want the best type of makeup, it's typically sold at a pretty high price. Well, if there is one piece of makeup that can brighten up your face, it's mascara so we compiled a list of some awesome mascara that you can snag on a budget. Click the links above to see some of our favorites!

Do you have the secret to the cheapest, best mascara out there? Then, leave a comment or email us at secret@thesororitysecrets.com!

Easy Super Bowl Recipe

Co Founder, Karen, is a Seahawks' fan so of course she cannot wait for the Super Bowl! Like her and probably many other fans, she will be hosting a Super Bowl party. No Super Bowl party is complete with out food, drinks, friends, and football. But, the most important would be the food! Whether you decide to order pizza, KFC, or grill some hotdogs and hamburgers, it is always good to have variety. One of our favorite items to make the most amazing dishes is a crock pot. Slow cookers can make the most amazing dishes from meatballs, to tasty dips, to rice and beans and much more. Target is one of the best places to get a variety of crock pots. To help you with a Super Bowl crock pot recipe, Boulder Organic, has shared with us a special recipe they've suggested that is the perfect dish. Check out all the details below and get excited for Sunday's Football Showdown!

Boulder Organic's Souper Easy Super Bowl Pulled Pork 

Ingredients

• About 2 lbs of pork shoulder
• 1 tub of Boulder! Organic Green Chile Corn Chowder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (if desired)

Cooking Instructions

• Place the pork shoulder, 1 tub of Boulder! Organic Green Chile Chowder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt (optional) into your crockpot. Leave in the crock pot for 6-8 hours.
• After 6-8 hours, pull the pork apart with a fork and eat as desired!

Suggestions on how to eat the pulled pork:

• Place on a bun and eat as a sandwich
• Use as a side with mashed potatoes and beans

You won't be disappointed with the tasty results!