On this rainy morning I thought yellow pumps and blue neon would help to remind me of vacation in two days!
Pumps- J Crew (old)
Bag - J Crew (old)
Watch- Fossil
Navibar
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Beach Glam- It needs to happen
Usually people go bare minimum at the beach. I was once that girl. Took off every piece of jewelry I owned.. put on the cheapest flip flops I could buy (thanks Old Navy) and threw on a raggedy T-shirt to walk from the car to the sand.
No More I say! This is our time to rock the sand. We are no longer concentrated on building sandcastles and giving our parents near heart attacks, its about feeling great, relaxing and enjoying our vacation away from work and school.
1. Bathing Suit- Don't just buy it because you like the pattern Not all cuts, styles and fabrics are created equal. Keep your big girl panties on and try those suckers on. Now turn around in the mirror. Is your tush covered? Is it squeezing funky and giving you rolls? Do you feel gorgeous? Ask yourself tons of questions. You don't want to feel uncomfortable on vacation right? It is worth it to really shop around until you find the perfect suit. Some of my favorites are J Crew They make the most amazing One pieces as well as rockin' bikinis.
2. Shoes- A short girl's best friend is a wedge... The make you look longer and leaner and will make you walk like you own the place. So stash your flip flops in your bag and wear some wedges to the beach (feel free to take them off when you get near the sand, we don't want you spraining and ankle before you reach the water)
3. Jewelry - Yes you heard me! It is amazing how put together you look becomes when you add a large pair of earrings and a few bangles. Go cheap on these, like Forever 21 and Target cheap. You don't want to have a freak out if something falls off in the water.
4. Cover Ups- No boyfriend T Shirts for you! There are so many gorgeous styles out there and you look like a million bucks walking in the beach breeze in a billowing dress.
No More I say! This is our time to rock the sand. We are no longer concentrated on building sandcastles and giving our parents near heart attacks, its about feeling great, relaxing and enjoying our vacation away from work and school.
So here is how we glam it up at the beach:
1. Bathing Suit- Don't just buy it because you like the pattern Not all cuts, styles and fabrics are created equal. Keep your big girl panties on and try those suckers on. Now turn around in the mirror. Is your tush covered? Is it squeezing funky and giving you rolls? Do you feel gorgeous? Ask yourself tons of questions. You don't want to feel uncomfortable on vacation right? It is worth it to really shop around until you find the perfect suit. Some of my favorites are J Crew They make the most amazing One pieces as well as rockin' bikinis.
2. Shoes- A short girl's best friend is a wedge... The make you look longer and leaner and will make you walk like you own the place. So stash your flip flops in your bag and wear some wedges to the beach (feel free to take them off when you get near the sand, we don't want you spraining and ankle before you reach the water)
3. Jewelry - Yes you heard me! It is amazing how put together you look becomes when you add a large pair of earrings and a few bangles. Go cheap on these, like Forever 21 and Target cheap. You don't want to have a freak out if something falls off in the water.
4. Cover Ups- No boyfriend T Shirts for you! There are so many gorgeous styles out there and you look like a million bucks walking in the beach breeze in a billowing dress.
Beach count down- 2 days!!!!!!!!!
How do you glam it up at the beach?
Monday, August 26, 2013
Beach week essentials
In honor of my beach trip starting on Saturday... we are going to have a beach themed blog this week. Here are some of my essentials...
I LOVE this stuff. It gives me enough protection and still lets me get some color. I love the oil... I feel moisturized instead of a sticky mess from regular sun screen
How gorgeous are these beach bags? I need to grab a new one for myself... mine have finally kicked the bucket
I love a cute beach cover up... LONG gone are the days of throwing on an old T shirt from summer camp. It is time to be glamorous out there in the sand
I love the simplicity and unfussy nature of aviators... basically you look adorable and polished while not trying too hard
I need to the towel on the left. How chic is that pattern?
4 days to go!
Friday, August 23, 2013
Concert! Josh Turner in WV
Sandy and I have been BFF's for as far back as I can remember. We are almost exactly the same age and we have been with each other our whole lives. Thank goodness her husband has been in medical school only an hour away from me. They recently moved a little further away but the drive is still doable.
A few weeks ago Sandy texted me about seeing Josh Turner at the West VA state fair... uhm no question.. I was going to see that sexy baritone if I had to walk there. So she bought out tickets and we met up.
A few weeks ago Sandy texted me about seeing Josh Turner at the West VA state fair... uhm no question.. I was going to see that sexy baritone if I had to walk there. So she bought out tickets and we met up.
In our hands we hold the famous West VA cinnamon rolls
WHAT!? It is legit straight up butter... boy was it amazing (I did NOT eat the whole thing)
Waiting for our man to take the stage
He is a straight up stud
Such a great night!!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Wedding Wednesday- Table themes
My pinterest is all over the place with wedding themes but I came across a Gatsby themed picture that I love and it can not be undone!
If I don't do a Gatsby theme, I have a few back ups:
I could use some opinions on the pictures. Thoughts?
If I don't do a Gatsby theme, I have a few back ups:
I could use some opinions on the pictures. Thoughts?
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Wedding Wednesday! Proposal Video
My first Wedding Wednesday post.
Here is the video of Nick sneaking on stage and surprising me with my proposal!
Please excuse the fact I am I complete mess and I had no idea what to do with my hands... (I had a Ricky Bobby moment)
He is one heck of a guy
Monday, August 12, 2013
His sweet nothings
I was so nervous that once I became engaged it meant the "chase" was gone and that I would kind of lose my spark- (that was cheesy, sorry). I am being completely serious, I see brides becoming insane wedding beasts. I figured this would be me, and I would soon forget about the poor guy that actually asked me to spend forever with him.
Not the case! Nick has just been incredible and has kept my crazy at bay
It has been a very stressful few months and I have had a few ups and downs and he has honestly been my partner through it all. He is working really longs days and within that he is getting texts and phone calls from me crying or depressed about life situations and he will always take time away from his schedule to comfort me or to help me replan my life
So here are some of the sweet nothings he has shown me lately and some adorable things I love about him
The day day before we got engaged when I basically yelled at him for 45 minutes about how he was NEVER going to propose and I was going to leave him for Ryan Gosling -he took me to the Virginia Derby
His amazing proposal- Took lots of planning and harassment from me in the process
AND he made sure I had my nails done and he bought me a new dress and earrings...
Nick hid this sweet note in my Bible...Found it while I was at church. The verse he is talking about is verse 2 "That their hearts might me comforted and being knit together in love"
He loves being an uncle and doesn't mind being treated like a jungle gym
He is out doorsy and doesn't get mad at me when I refuse to touch a worm or I rush him to take the hook out of the fish because I feel so bad I just punched a hook through a poor fishes lip.
He is a total mush ball with babies and the babies love him back
If he knows I am having really bad cramps he will always rub my back and doesn't question my need for chocolate
He made us go to McDonald's this weekend just so we could get Monopoly pieces
He is the sweetest and he is all mine!! It has been a great 4 weeks of being engaged.
Friday, August 9, 2013
OCD? No, its called being organized Part 1
Ever since I can remember I have loved having things neat and tidy. Could it have been my dad was a hoarder and my mom loves to craft? Perhaps. I used to love buying cleaning and organizing books from Barnes and Noble and putting all my new lessons into action.
Work email- Once I have completed the task, written back or read the article... it is gone! if you need it again it will be in your deleted box. This way I can make sure all my tasks are completed and that I have answered any emails that need responses. I have very few folders because once something is taken care of ... ITS DONE!
Personal email- Same... Once I have answered them back, it is deleted. Anytime "InStyle" or "Banana Republic" somehow gets there sticky paws on my email address I go right down to the bottom of the email and "opt out" The less emails I get the more peace of mind I have.
*Ever find yourself getting asked for your email address at Victoria's Secret or J Crew? Those sales people are sneaky but all you need to do is say "no thanks" and they will leave you alone about it. Don't feel pressure to hand out your email address because the junk mail will just start pouring in... and enticing you with 40% off one full priced item or a free PINK tote bag.
I can't tell you how to organize your desk but what I can do is tell you to do it! It is so refreshing to step into my office and know that it is clean, tidy and my files are where they need to be. I don't ever have to be embarrassed when the computer tech needs to fix something.
Step 1. Prioritize! What do you need access to the most? Now is it at the most convenient spot? What do you not use? Bobble head dwight? Candy dish? 58 picture frames? Use your space to be productive! Make sure your phone is close to you so you can answer it with out knocking things over or getting annoyed that it is on the other side of your desk. Do you have pens and paper near the phone to take down messages or are they stuffed in a drawer that you have to dig through piles of chapstick and 5 flavors of gum.
Step 2 Minimize Picture frames, post it notes, pens, knick knacks... These all take up prescious desk space that you can use to actually get some work done. Hang up those pictures! (Use those 3m sticky things so you don't get in trouble for busting some holes into your walls) Downsize the post it collection! I know there are hundreds of colors so unless part of your job has you using 20 different methods of color coding just use one or two... put the rest back in the supply closet you hoarder! :)
Step 3 Organize Now that you have cleared the clutter and you know what you need to keep near you... you need to organize it so it looks great and is conducive to you getting something done.
There are so many adorable designs for super cheap so PLEASE do not just hop on the staples website and order black plastic trays and pencil holders... Get yourself something that looks pleasing to the eye as well as functions the way you need it to. Make it YOUR office. You spend 1/3 of your day in there, so you need to make it a place that makes you feel comfortable and a place you can enjoy being.
Step 4. Sanitize!
I do not need to post pictures and statistics of how gross offices can be. I keep lysol wipes in my filing cabinet and those puppies are used multiple times a week. I have people at my desk in the evenings when I leave so they have to use my computer, keyboard, pens, chair.... and I don't know where some hands have been so I ALWAYS wipe down my desk in the mornings before I touch anything. I also keep a bottle of hand sanitizer by my phone, if I sneeze or cough I do not want to infect the people coming in after me.
It amazes me how cluttered and dirty people's cars can get. Even people with clean houses have dirty cars. Well not anymore! You can do this!
1. If your car looks like a febreeze commercial... filled with old fast food bags, dirty socks and empty pop cans... I want you to drive straight to the car wash after work and drive right up to the vacuums... Throw out all the garbage and vacuum everything... If you don't want to do it then pay someone... we need to start off with a clean car so you can learn to keep it that way. When you get back home, grab a damp rag and wipe down all the surfaces, use a credit card to dig the crumbs out of the cracks... get it all out of there. (Want to hire a professional yet?)
2, Fast forward to stepping into your clean car. I want you to drive to walmart or target. Please buy the following items:
These should remain in your car at all times. Place the duster in your drivers side door pocket, attach the air fresheners, stick the armor all in the trunk or glove compartment.and attach your car garbage bag (You may need to look on etsy to find a cute one).
Here is the trick!
1. When I am sitting at a red light or stuck in traffic I just grab my swiffer duster and 8 seconds later my dashboard is clean. Make sure to get the vents and other surfaces too.
2. Every time I am filling up at the gas station, I shake out all of my floor mats and empty my little garbage can
3. Once in a while I will start to notice finger prints on my dash or makeup prints on the door handles so I will grab an armor all wipe and away they go.
4. Make sure to remove the clutter. Whether its water bottles, sweaters, donations for goodwill... get it out of there! It is only going to keep accumulating and people who have to ride in your car don't want to have to sit on your sweaty gym clothes from last week
I do not keep anything in my car. The only things I keep in my trunk are an emergency kit, my yoga mat and my car vacuum cleaner (Yes this is OCD) That way there is always room for my groceries, luggage or a shopping haul
That is it! I NEVER have to deep clean my car and I barely ever have to vacuum it out. I always get compliments on how clean it is. This can be your car too!
Let me know if you try any of these and how they turn out!
Email.
Work email- Once I have completed the task, written back or read the article... it is gone! if you need it again it will be in your deleted box. This way I can make sure all my tasks are completed and that I have answered any emails that need responses. I have very few folders because once something is taken care of ... ITS DONE!
Personal email- Same... Once I have answered them back, it is deleted. Anytime "InStyle" or "Banana Republic" somehow gets there sticky paws on my email address I go right down to the bottom of the email and "opt out" The less emails I get the more peace of mind I have.
*Ever find yourself getting asked for your email address at Victoria's Secret or J Crew? Those sales people are sneaky but all you need to do is say "no thanks" and they will leave you alone about it. Don't feel pressure to hand out your email address because the junk mail will just start pouring in... and enticing you with 40% off one full priced item or a free PINK tote bag.
Desk
Clutter=Death from Distraction
I can't tell you how to organize your desk but what I can do is tell you to do it! It is so refreshing to step into my office and know that it is clean, tidy and my files are where they need to be. I don't ever have to be embarrassed when the computer tech needs to fix something.
Step 1. Prioritize! What do you need access to the most? Now is it at the most convenient spot? What do you not use? Bobble head dwight? Candy dish? 58 picture frames? Use your space to be productive! Make sure your phone is close to you so you can answer it with out knocking things over or getting annoyed that it is on the other side of your desk. Do you have pens and paper near the phone to take down messages or are they stuffed in a drawer that you have to dig through piles of chapstick and 5 flavors of gum.
Step 2 Minimize Picture frames, post it notes, pens, knick knacks... These all take up prescious desk space that you can use to actually get some work done. Hang up those pictures! (Use those 3m sticky things so you don't get in trouble for busting some holes into your walls) Downsize the post it collection! I know there are hundreds of colors so unless part of your job has you using 20 different methods of color coding just use one or two... put the rest back in the supply closet you hoarder! :)
Step 3 Organize Now that you have cleared the clutter and you know what you need to keep near you... you need to organize it so it looks great and is conducive to you getting something done.
There are so many adorable designs for super cheap so PLEASE do not just hop on the staples website and order black plastic trays and pencil holders... Get yourself something that looks pleasing to the eye as well as functions the way you need it to. Make it YOUR office. You spend 1/3 of your day in there, so you need to make it a place that makes you feel comfortable and a place you can enjoy being.
Step 4. Sanitize!
I do not need to post pictures and statistics of how gross offices can be. I keep lysol wipes in my filing cabinet and those puppies are used multiple times a week. I have people at my desk in the evenings when I leave so they have to use my computer, keyboard, pens, chair.... and I don't know where some hands have been so I ALWAYS wipe down my desk in the mornings before I touch anything. I also keep a bottle of hand sanitizer by my phone, if I sneeze or cough I do not want to infect the people coming in after me.
Car
It amazes me how cluttered and dirty people's cars can get. Even people with clean houses have dirty cars. Well not anymore! You can do this!
1. If your car looks like a febreeze commercial... filled with old fast food bags, dirty socks and empty pop cans... I want you to drive straight to the car wash after work and drive right up to the vacuums... Throw out all the garbage and vacuum everything... If you don't want to do it then pay someone... we need to start off with a clean car so you can learn to keep it that way. When you get back home, grab a damp rag and wipe down all the surfaces, use a credit card to dig the crumbs out of the cracks... get it all out of there. (Want to hire a professional yet?)
2, Fast forward to stepping into your clean car. I want you to drive to walmart or target. Please buy the following items:
These should remain in your car at all times. Place the duster in your drivers side door pocket, attach the air fresheners, stick the armor all in the trunk or glove compartment.and attach your car garbage bag (You may need to look on etsy to find a cute one).
Here is the trick!
1. When I am sitting at a red light or stuck in traffic I just grab my swiffer duster and 8 seconds later my dashboard is clean. Make sure to get the vents and other surfaces too.
2. Every time I am filling up at the gas station, I shake out all of my floor mats and empty my little garbage can
3. Once in a while I will start to notice finger prints on my dash or makeup prints on the door handles so I will grab an armor all wipe and away they go.
4. Make sure to remove the clutter. Whether its water bottles, sweaters, donations for goodwill... get it out of there! It is only going to keep accumulating and people who have to ride in your car don't want to have to sit on your sweaty gym clothes from last week
I do not keep anything in my car. The only things I keep in my trunk are an emergency kit, my yoga mat and my car vacuum cleaner (Yes this is OCD) That way there is always room for my groceries, luggage or a shopping haul
That is it! I NEVER have to deep clean my car and I barely ever have to vacuum it out. I always get compliments on how clean it is. This can be your car too!
Let me know if you try any of these and how they turn out!
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