I was challenged by #LancomeVisionnaire and #Crowdtap to take some photos. The first photo I had to take was of something, someone or somewhere I thought was beautiful.

One of the most beautiful places I have ever been is to Niagara Falls, New York. Everything there is beautiful. I don't think there are any really ugly parts of that city. The Niagara River is long and every square inch of it is gorgeous. The mountains, woodlands and even the architecture in the old, rundown districts is just amazing. There is beauty just cascading across the landscape wherever you go.

I ended up choosing this shot that I took at the Falls. I was very lucky to get one of a double rainbow. I was just awe struck at the majesty of that place. The Falls have such power and surge that they create a floating mist of water everywhere. Even as I took the photos the mist was enveloping me with a cooling shower.

Where else can you find such power and beauty in the same place.

The second photo they asked me to take, was a picture of the contents of my purse. Now, anyone that knows me, knows I am all about the BLING BLING BLING. If it sparkles I'll buy it..LOL. I had an aunt who always called me "the crow" because crows will pick up any shiny object and take it back to their nest. Yes, that's me, THE CROW.. but I am a beautiful crow too! I never leave home without a few beauty supplies in my bag. I have my owl (eyes light up and blink of course)with my hand sanitizer, my lovely pink lip color, my little round EOS lipgloss and my Lancome cream cleanser for quick washes when traveling. You can go anywhere without your wallet (mines shiny red), a silver sequined change purse, my bejeweled cell phone keeper, a good pair of shiny gold sunglasses and of course, my keys with lots of bling attached to them too (hope you can see my Niagara Falls key bling). And then there is the practical side of me... bet you didn't know I had one of those. I keep a notebook and my lovely silver pen, tissues and my aqua coupon/deal keeper. Ahhh and you may be wondering about the funny sun with the sunglasses. That is my stress squeeze. Sometimes traveling throws you a curve ball and you just have to squeeze the stress out of your great day. So, that's me in a bag...well actually in my sparkly backpack. Who knew you could get a backpack that was covered in sequins.. but I found it at #VictorisSecret.

Now, I just need some Lacome Visionnaire to make this party perfect. Ya.. I do have a party in my purse.