For my last edition of J. Simms' Holiday Party Guide, I've partnered again with makeup artist, Melanie Barner, to bring you two fab NYE looks! NYE is a night full of fun and festivity - and having the perfect look is a must! Check out the two looks below for your NYE party! This go round I have two New Years Eve inspired looks for you! One for the minimalists out there and the other is for those who want full glam! Regardless of your makeup preference I encourage you to try b

You may be asking yourself, "Do I need a blog for my small business?" The short answer is YES! Every business can and needs to have a blog. Having a blog is not limited to traditional bloggers. For years, many successful companies have seen the benefits of having a blog for their businesses. Check out my tips on why your business needs a blog: 1. Blogs Provide Solutions: You may have heard the famous statement that "Businesses should aim to solve a problem." People want solut

For my next Holiday Party Guide edition, I've partnered with hairstylist Britiny Peay (IG @BritinyTheHairConcierge). Your hair is an essential part of feeling and looking your best around the holidays. Check out a few hair looks to try this holiday season! Photo Credit: Pinterest -- #1 Pin-Up Girl Look: Fun holiday vintage look for any occasion. Start of with dry clean hair. Curl with 1" to 1.25" barrel pin curl the hair to set the curls. Leave the front area pin curled for t

Today I'm back with the next edition of my Holiday Party Guide and I've partnered with makeup artist Melanie of Mattes & Metallics. Check out her tips below for creating fab looks for your next holiday event! --- What would the holidays be without the sparkle?! I usually gravitate towards more metallic textured shadows, but glitter takes this look over the top! This look is relatively simple and will surely be a showstopper at your holiday events! Let's dig in to the details

When planning a holiday party, deciding which appetizers to make can be challenging. Should you keep it simple and go with chips and dip? Or make something more detailed (and time-consuming)? Today, I'm sharing an appetizer that will be sure to WOW your guests - Southwest Stuffed Peppers! I've partnered again with Chef Crissy Taylor for this dish. Check out the full recipe and ingredients below. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 70 minutes *use pr

Sangria is my FAVORITE cocktail! There's something special about wine and fruit that is simply irresistible! So for this Holiday Party Guide edition, it's only right that I share a Raspberry Sangria cocktail with you! For this recipe, I've partnered with one of my favorite mixologists, Snooty Fox Bartending. Check out this refreshing cocktail for your next holiday event! Ingredients Wine Base: 1 bottle Red Wine Blend or Merlot Mix-Ins: 1 Cup Raspberry Vodka 2 1/2 Cups Cran

For the first edition of my Holiday Party Guide, I've partnered with Chef Crissy Taylor. As everyone knows, the holiday party planning can become stressful when deciding what dish to make. You don't want to serve the same dishes your guests eat everyday, but you also don't want to serve anything TOO extreme that turns off your guests or doesn't get eaten. Check out Chef Crissy's delicious Orange Chicken Meatballs for your next holiday party! Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Tim

The holidays are my FAVORITE time of year! I mean, what's not to love about time with family and friends, great food, and cocktails? In honor of the holidays, I've created my first Holiday Party Guide. I've partnered with some amazing local businesses to bring you some of our favorite tips and tricks to help your holiday party one to remember! Stay tuned, as I'll be sharing more info and a special giveaway! #HolidayPartyGuide

If you are a business owner or have a brand, you may (or may not) be familiar with Instagram’s business account features. Just a few months ago, Instagram rolled out new features specifically created to help business owners gain more insight into their company and to improve their customers’ experience. Here’s what you need to know and how you can benefit from creating or updating your account: What Are the Benefits of Having an Instagram Business Account? Customer Experience