Hi.

I know I know, no excuses. I have been away for bad reason, work, school and packing.

I plan on getting back to blogging full time once we move. I am not planning on finding a job right away which is actually exciting to me, so I can really focus on working out, eating right and BLOGGING!

Hopefully throw a few friend phone dates in there somewhere too. I miss having a life.

So N and I agreed that I get full master bedroom and kitchen decorating range, and he can do the outside of the house and garage. (its not really decorating in the garage, its more like he wants a table saw……yeah thats it really!)

So this is what my life is right now.

The texts N sends me at midnight…..backyard layouts.

The door currently on OUR house, is a dark dark red color with a tiny window, I want a door more like this with LOTS of window light, and in a BRIGHT color, the house currently looks like it is owned by an older couple, which is true, and I want it to look warm, inviting, hip and young.

Another pic sent to me from N, a picnic table he is going to build with this new table saw he is getting. That and a lawn mower and I think N is in heaven.

Heaven for me is a chandelier like this one for my master bedroom or bath. Thinking bedroom above the bed. This chanda is purchased tomorrow! Holla.

These are a few examples of what I want my bedroom to be. I want soft, romantic, light, airy and soft. I want this space to be a true retreat. I will pot some befores and afters once we actually move. These are my inspiration.

COMING SOON TO YOU, a DIY of that wicker basket!

 DIE for this chair, to bad its a couple thousand, thinking I will buy a cheaper version maybe not for our master, but for the nursery. So awesome.

Soft and romantic.

THIS is the bedding I ordered from Pottery Barn, it came in the mail today and I am in LOVE. It is so soft, (literally not figuratively!) and I bought a porcelain blue cable knit throw as an accent. LOVE. now we just need a new mattress (KING SIZE COMING DURING MOVE!!!) and a bed frame!

Bought this adorable knot, on etsy at sweetteaandlinen shop. 18$ and super cute and can use as a door stop, a magazine topper, a bookend, the possibilities are endless! Look for it in my befores and afters coming soon! (once we move!)

In health news, I have lost over 22 pounds since January and 16 in the last four weeks. I will do an update on diet and fitness soon. I love you all and am so happy to have the time to blog, I can NOT wait to have it be full time again.

*** all pics from pinterest.com or from my hubs google search….etsy one linked!***

I swear I don’t know where the time goes. I thought it had only been about a week or two since I last updated y’all on fashion, life and everything, but its been over a month! On top of all that I never finished or published my post on the Oscars, I will finish it and post it sometime this week.

Goodness. Where to begin?!

Well school is going well, I am on spring break this week, hence actually taking the time to sit and blog. I have been working about 45-50 hours a week, which is slightly insane, but making time go by fast! N is gone at some training so its been nice to be busy and not focused on him being gone. I am just running around like a mad woman and a scatter brain. I tell ya.

I am going to see N next week for our two year anniversary so stay tuned for my update on marriage and on what I got him for our anniversary, I cant tell you yet just on the off chance he looks at the blog, (he wont, but just in case!)

We BOUGHT a house!!!! Thats right, its ours. We are under contract and everything is going really really well. The inspection is over and the appraisal, we are basically just waiting to close, which is happening April 30! Whoo hoo! I am so excited and have been  buying and deciding what to buy to decorate the new house! I will do a before and after post on the house once we move in.

****this is the house!!!!!*****

I have a few great spring/summer finds to leave you with today and to say welcome back to my life.

I am such a sucker for a nylon Marc by Marc Jacobs bag. I own three four of them already. And my future diaper bag is totally going to be the diaper bag version of this. I love this new grafitti print nylon bag. So cute and perfect for some rainy spring weather! Not worrying about your leather bag getting wet, try a fun nylon! 198$

Loving this zig zag maxi, the belt is a nice detail and it comes with it. I love how this dress can easily go from casual to dressy based on the shoes and hair. Super cute with some gold bangles. And its only 59$! Ya Los Angeles @piperlime.com!

Ok Ok, I bought these bad boys. I wanted a leopard print shoe for a while and these Steve Madden booties where on sale! Lord knows I love a good sale! I can not wait to wear these with skinny jeans and a oversized black cardigan! Super duper excited! 79.99$ (on sale!)Everyone knows I am obsessed with the turnlock look from Marc by Marc Jacobs, and he just came out with these rubber versions of the gold plated bracelets! These are super cute, come in fun bright colors and are rubber! Perfect for wearing while working out or to the pool and not having to worry about it! and they are only 28$ a pop! Cute!

I just bought this, it is in the mail and should be delivered tomorrow! So excited! I love Joie and this dress is the perfect mix of summer and spring. I plan on wearing it to our anniversary dinner, and I love that it is not a mini and not a maxi! Super cute! You can totally dress it down with flats or up with nude heels! Or pink platforms or leather wedges….you get the idea! 398$ (on sale right now for 198$)

Typically I am not a fan of the handkerchief hem line. I think it looks slightly tacky. BUT I love this dress. It is so cute and floaty and perfect for a beach cover up. I think you could even dress it up a little and wear it out and about. I love it with flip flop and a messy bun! 365$

SUCH a sucker for primary colors. And Stripes. I love this mini and the brightness of it. It really says WELCOME SPRING!!!! Super cute and great price to boot. 69$ and you are on your way.

I want. I want to wear this everywhere, to the store, the beach, to bed, to my grandmas. I love the bow. I think I might do a DIY of this top with a over sized sweater instead! 54.99$

I dont know why I am loving the zig zag lately but another cute casual to dressy zig zaggy dress. I love over sized arm holes and this is super cute! 54$

*****All of the above (minus the HOUSE!!!) from piperlime.com*****

I found this on pinterest.com and if anyone can actually find it in stores for me to buy you will be my new best friend and I will mail you a piperlime gift card!!!!! GO!

I have missed you all and will be doing a new give away soon!

All things must come to an end, and thankfully I am talking about being sick! It is almost over. I feel so much better but not quite 100% yet. Still close!

N is away at some training right now, and I can NOT wait to have him home. I am literally counting down the hours seconds! I miss him terribly, just to hang out with and do nothing, just to have to bounce thoughts off of and to clean up after the babies make messes. (side note-babies is referring to my pets)

In other exciting news, I dont have much going on. I am getting nervous, scared, anxious, excited about BUYING our own house! YES! BUYING, like paying a mortgage, painting the walls, putting up a fence, and owning a lawn mower, BUYING!!!! EEEKkkk. So overwhelming but in a really good way. I feel like this is going to be a year to remember. I have some other projects going on, and I will share with you when the time is right, but just know this is going to be great!

I want to talk about the Golden Globes. I just LOVE awards season I think you all know, and I dont even care about who wins, I just want to see the goregous gowns, glitz shoes, and over done hair. I want to see the glowing actresses, singers, and talent just working those carpets. I want to analyze the clothing and wish I could wear those dresses everyday, in the grocery store. Oh in my dream world, I go to get produce in Valentino, and Marchesa.

Alas, really I’m lucky if I have a bra on.

Amanda Peet. I love this boho Chic look. The floaty layers and the slightly undo ponytail really work together. I love this. However, for the Golden Globes I do think it was perhaps a little dressed down and not as elegant as the awards are. But I do love it and think is is very flattering.

Zooey Deschanel. love this. Zooey always pulls of wearing something a little out there and different and this dress is slightly more conservative for her. I like that. I love the green color and the back of this dress is amazing. I like that she kept it simple with her hair and make up!

Tina Fey. I love the color and the fit from the knees up. I understand taking a little risk with the bottom, however, I dont think this risk paid off. If the ruffling had started higher up by her knees this may have worked but I think this makes her look a little shorter and stouter than she is.

Tilda Swinton. I love how androgynous Tilda always looks. I really love this icey blue color on her with the platinum hair and her blue blue eyes. I like this look and I really think it is true to what she normally wears without being the same thing time in and time out. Very beautiful.

Sofia Veraga. Sexy, Sophisticated, Elegant. Beautiful. I love this look. Girlfriend sure knows how to work those curves in alllll the right ways.

Selma Hayek. I struggle with this look. Part of me loves it, and thinks it is appropriate for the Golden Globes, but then another part of me hates it. Maybe it is just slightly too much sparkle, gold going on, I cant decide. I just don’t know, its not a winner in my book. 

Sarah Michelle Gellar. I love you. But this dress, I know your adorable daughter picked it out for you to wear, but did you have to let her water color all over it before you left too? Ugh.

Reese Witherspoon. I am so sorry Reese, I normally love you but this is just like a bad bridesmaids dress and the hair is awful too. Just not a good look, not flattering and all in all you should probably tell that Bride you dont want to be in her wedding anymore.

Nicole Richie. Oh hey girl. I LOVE this. Super flattering, nicely done hair, makeup and accessories. She did great, I love it. Keep it up Nicole!

Nicole Kidman. Typically I don’t like what Nicole Kidman wears, however this is stunning. I love the cut, color, the detail and it is all super flattering on her tall and lean figure. I love it. If only she could wear this all the time, we would never have issues. Beautiful! 

Natalie Portman. Ok Ok I know girl just had a baby, and her shape is fantastic, but this dress is just wrong. I am all for Couture and for shapes and playing with structure, but this is not flattering and the color is off. I am not a fan.

Mila Kunis. Mila really likes to wear black dresses, which is fine, this one is beautiful. I know she wore a purple lilac not too long ago and I would love to see that type of color again. I just get sick of always seeing her in black, although gorgeous, just slightly over done.   

Michelle Williams. I feel like normally I wouldn’t like this, but on Michelle Williams it totally works. I love the color and the headband. Cute, flattering, dressy enough and just perfect.  

Melissa McCarthy. Great Color, great neckline, great fit, and great gold clutch. I like this, however, I think the hair is off, but overall super flattering and very pretty!

Maria Menounos. Not entirely sure why she was at the Golden Globes, but this is one of my favorites from the night, I love the tangerine color and the sparkle. The simplicity of the dress and the sleekness of the fit is perfect, definitely a winner for the night!

Lea Michele. I don’t know what it is about Lea but I don’t like her very much. I have never seen Glee but I get the vibe that she thinks she is all that and a bag of chocolate. I think this is the silver version of the famous Halle Berry dress. I don’t like it and I think she could have done better.

Kyle Richards. I actually love this dress, but the choker and the hair are all sorts of wrong. I think that I would have best dressed her if she got rid of that awful choker, it is not 1995 and chokers are awful! Come on girl! 

Kristen Wiig. Love the nude, love the necklace, love the slit and LOVE the hair. Super flattering and understated. Perfect. Oh and I just finally saw Bridesmaids, Hilarious.

Kelly Osbourne. I love this too, I am not sure why because its not something I would normally gravitate too, but I really like the structure and the shoulders it works for her and is not too much. 

Katherine McPhee. This is nice. But that’s about all I can come up with, I think a bright pop of a shoe would have helped her a lot, I cant help but think high school homecoming with this look……and that’s not good.  

Julie Bowen. Lots of nude dresses at the Globes this year and this floaty elegant version is done right, and the little sparkle of a cap sleeve is a great added detail. I love how old Hollywood this looks. Beautiful.

Julianne Moore. Girlfriend knows what looks good and this dress looks good. I love the cut and the pop of color with the emerald earrings. Perfect for a classy lady like Ms. Moore.    

Jessica Biel. hmmm…..I like her hair color?

Jessica Alba. This color! LOVE. The whole look is spot on. I love it. Beautiful girl and a beautiful look. 

Heidi Klum. Simple, underplayed, classy, color. I love the color and the hair and the dress, but it is not what I am used to seeing Heidi in, usually she goes a little more out there, but this is nice.

Georgina Chapman. MY FAVORITE for the night. Killed it. Boho Glam, meets Bollywood, meets classic Hollywood Chic. LOVE it, I want this dress and I love the whole thing. Its perfect.

Evan Rachel Wood. Beautiful, in a out there understated way. I really like this cut and she looks very elegant.

Emma Stone. LOVING THE PLUM!!! Really beautiful.  Emily Deschanel. Another case of the kinda like it, kinda don’t. I think its flattering in a weird way and the color is nice, but its just not perfect……totally on the fence. 

Debra Messing. Red heads bonded together and chose black even gowns with green pops of color. Another score.

Claire Danes. I HATE the front, and then she turns around and I LOVE the back. I think if the front didn’t have the white top, and was just solid black I would love this dress, but with how beautiful and stunning the back is I don’t think you needed the ugly white in front… 

Charlize Theron.  SOOOOOooooo many people raved about this dress, and I do think it is pretty. And I do LOVE her hair with the headband, however, I think parts of this look are unflattering and parts are just ok. I love the cut of the front but the contrast of ruffled front to the long train is just off….. Its pretty but not a winner for my night.

Busy Philips. I just love her. I think she almost always looks great, chooses her dresses wisely and never over kills. Pretty.  

Angelina Jolie. Ehh. I think its pretty, and I love the material and the cut, but its just ok. Not a huge stand out of the night. Angelina always look pretty but this is just kinda borderline.

I love awards season and Love to hear if you think my choices are right! Leave a comment!

Until Next time!

*all images from Zimbio.com*

I am not feeling so well. My throat hurts, and my head, and I sound like a dying cat. Perfect. (more like Unperfect!)

I have reviewed my favorite and NOT so favorite outfits from the People’s Choice Awards, I will try to get the ones from the Golden Globes up a lot quicker than these but enjoy!

Busy Philipps. I love Busy Philipps. Just so you know. I love her in every bit part movie she is in and I think she is just hilarious. I actually love this outfit, the dress is a great cut and color and the shoes are to die for. I just don’t think her hair is working, I think a sleek side pony would have worked better. But a great look overall.

Ashley Greene. Well, this is interesting. I like the shoes, and her hair is pretty. I HATE the dress, and the fact that you can see her panties is awful. But its just not flattering on her either, and Ashley is a pretty girl. Just no.

Alyson Hannigan. I cant get over her face and her bump. DYING. Love love love.. I mean sparkly, red, BABY bump??? Obviously, its great!

Angela Kinsey. I am not sure who this Angela is, but I like her look. Its pretty, and fun, and it fits nicely but most of all it is age appropriate. Great job, girl friend!

Cobie Smulders. Lets put a smile on girl, and you would look a LOT prettier. That being said, I like the dress and the accessories minus the shoes, a sparkly Louboutin platform would have been a better choice.

Demi Lovato.Not bad, I like the color, the embellishment is flattering on her figure but I just cant put my finger on what I don’t like. Its just kinda of ok. Seems a little like she is going to the prom? Ehh. Just ok.

Faith Hill. is perfect. I love Faith Hill. She can do no wrong.

Ginnifer Goodwin. MY FAVORITE OF THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!! From the dress to the color to the fit. The shoes and the hair. The clutch and the earrings. Everything is just fabtastic. I love this. I want this dress. And damn girl, you look fineee!

Jaime Bergman. Didi anyone else at first glance think this was Kristen Bell? Because I did. I love this sleek, sophisticated look. Classic, yet in the moment. Just the right amount of bling. I like.

Jennifer Lawrence. WHAT is she wearing??? I think she got caught in a fishermans net…..

Jennifer Morrison. First off I love Jennifer Morrison, from when she was in Grind, (pre House days) but this look is all wrong. The dress literally looks like a rug wrapped around her and the shoes are just ehh. The hair is too much and the lips make her look a lot older then she is. Just not really a good night for her, dress wise.

Julianne Hough. So pretty. Love the sleeves. Love the hair. The shoes are just ok, but overall I really like this look and then she turns around…….

And its like WHOOO, girl you work out. I love it. Great job!

Kaley Cuoco. So pretty, and so classic. A look I feel we rarely see from Ms. Cuoco. I like love it. Pretty, effortless and just plain gorgeous.

Kat Dennings. Not flattering, not a good color, and just not a pretty look for such a funny lady. I think she is very pretty but this is just not helping her at ALL. I hope that she wears something else for the next awards show.

Kathy Griffin. I don’t know why I am LOVING the hot pink! So pretty and a classy silhouette. Kathy proves red heads CAN wear Pink!

Kelly Osbourne. Ok Ok don’t attack me here, but part of me loves this. I like how its unique and flattering. I like the color and I kinda love her hair this gray color, but then the other part of me is like, this is the tee shirt dress my mother made me wear when I was five, and its just not cute anymore. I can’t decide…..what do you think?

Kristen Bell. I wish she was wearing what Jaime Bergman is. Kristen take notes from your look alike because this is not good.

Lea Michelle. So did anyone watch the season Premiere of Project Runway All Stars??? Because the mop (yes literally MOP) dress that the silver haired chick made, looks just like this. Lets just say it didn’t take the first place on Project Runway and it definitely doesn’t here at the Peoples Choice.

Lucy Hale. A sexy, fun and youthful twist on a classic black dress. I like the asymmetry and the sparkle. She always looks good and this is no different. You go girl, keep it up, but stop lying on Pretty Little Liars! (I actually have no clue if she lies on that show, I don’t watch it…)

Miley Cyrus. Words cannot describe my love for Miley Cyrus. And this dress is amazing. I love how it looks kind of boring in front (minus the mesh) but then she turns to the side and you get this futuristic look and I love it. She is always daring and going to the edge fashion wise. I love this.

Nina Dobrev. A lot of people were talking of how much they loved this look, to me it is nice, but seems slightly casual for the Peoples Choice, so while not my favorite (at all) it is not my least favorite of the night, just seems more like a club dress to me.

Stana Katic. I love this classic black dress. No clue who this actress is, but I love the simple, yet elegant look of this evening gown.

Vanessa Hudgens.  Damn. She looks great. I love how the gold web like stitch transforms this dress from boring black to something fantastic. I absolutely love it. So pretty. And she didnt over do the rest of the look. Spot on.

All in all some great look from the People Choice and some big winners as well!

**images from thesuperficial.com and zimbio.com***

It has been forever! I know, I know, what a terrible blogger, but really you all have still be  looking at old posts so really its like I never left….but I did!

I dont really have a good excuse, other than the holidays and I was working a TON at the FroYo place. But other than that no excuse.

I am sorry.

I hope all you had great holidays, I sure did just hanging out with N and relaxing. I am sure you all got some awesome gifts/things you wanted. I will tell you all about what I received in just a minute. First thing first though, as I get older/more married (yes more, married) I seem to be asking for and receiving more practical gifts. HELL, I spent a gift card on DOG FOOD, just so I did have to spend MY actual money on it. Truth. I asked for and got dish towels, which I seem to ask for almost every gifting occasion, I am not sure where all the rest of mine disappear too. Its like normal people have socks disappear in the washer, I guess my washer prefers dish towels. Ha! Not that there is anything wrong with receiving practical gifts, in fact it is nice because then I can use my money for other things put my money in savings. But it just is interesting how the times change.

SodaStream “Jet” (other versions available) amazon.com, or bedbathandbeyond.com Prices Vary.

One of my favorite gifts this year was my BRAND NEW SODA STREAM!!! I have wanted one of these since seeing it at a friends house last summer. I actually really love soda water (tonic water, carbonated water, ect) with some ice and lemon. YUM! and much better for you than soda. I also love soda though. Diet Coke is a weakness, and diet ginger ale, ahhh kill me now. love. So after trying to have N buy me one for my birthday last summer to no avail, I asked his parents for one for Christmas, and I am soooo glad I did! Because I LOVE it. I make a liter a day about, for N and I to share, of diet ‘cola’ (taste just like diet coke!) and I probably drink another liter to myself of just soda water. yum. Refreshing. It ends up being so much cheaper than buying a couple 12 packs a week of diet coke (yes N and I are addicts) and it is fun to make too! I highly recommend one to anyone!

*sorry for bad quality pic, phone!*

Another gift I die for, is a vintage sheet beach blanket from my mother! She made it herself, (she is the crafty talented one) with vintage sheets she found at thrift stores and such, then made it into a super durable quilt to take to the beach with us! Complete with matching bag to put it into! Love. I know that N and I will get a bunch of use out of it and I am thrilled to have something so cute and vintage to take with me to the beach, so chic. I also love that it is in yellows, my favorite! Everyone should get a mom like mine and have her make you a quilt!

*sold on Etsy.com, this one is the one I received from bootystrunk*

Of course I got other really great gifts too, some gift cards, candles (always asking for them!) and books, some homemade marshmallows from my sister, and some elephants to feed my  collection. I also got a very romantic gift from N, a wine bottle with a screened picture of New York City on it. You place a candle in the bottom and it lights up the skyline of NY. So pretty and very romantic as that is were we had our honeymoon. Loved that.

In some fashion news, I recently got a new pair of Boots, and they are to die for. Super comfy, leather upper, and lower, and cute!  I bought them with some new tops from Piperlime.com and think that together they may make a cute outfit! let me know what you think!

piperlime.com

Boots: Hive and Honey, Ivan, 149$ on sale for 89$ plus 10% off.

Tops: Daniel Rainn (my new favorite, and probably want to buy everything he makes!) 64$ pre-sale, 25.97$-31.99$ on sale!        

Jeans: J Brand, blue ones, 180$, and regular skinnys 169$

*I would wear, blue jeans, with white top, with boots, and some cute bangles and hair in a high bun*

SO glad to be back! Love you all!

(all images from there appropriate link!)

Well hello there.

First things first, in my last post I mentioned I wanted this Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet, GOOD NEWS!!! I got it!!!! Whoot whoot. Thrilling actually that I have wanted it for so long and now it is mine!YAY! I plan on wearing it with everything from jeans and a loose tee shirt to formal wear.(cause you know I have a ton of places to wear formal wear too)

Other thing I mentioned in my last post, was about dying my hair like Kate Bosworth….and again the stars must be alined because I did!!!!

Please note how fantastic my hair looks because this is right after I got home and my hair lady, Lauren (who is amazing!) styled it.

Also note stratigically placed flash.

And my super cute new Iphone case.

Also note, not too long ago I CHOPPED off almost 8 inches of hair, and its still getting long! (I am now growing it back out, I know I am indecisive)

Side view, and top of my head.

In other non hair news, I am going to show you a little of my healthy eating I have been doing, I like to call it not a diet but a LIViet (get it like Live It, but diet so Liviet)

I forgot to take this picture till the sweet potato was half eaten. Sorry! Baked sweet potato, with a teaspoon of I cant Believe its Not Butter. Yummy for lunch!

Favorite snack of the moment but great for Breakfast too, bananas and granola with a drizzle of honey. (and cute IKEA napkins!)

Tilapia, and grilled Eggplant taco. With a bunch of other fresh veggies. It was super yummy and less than 400 cal!

This was by far my most fattening salad to date, but it was great and I was craving grilled burger, so I mad a burger salad!

Healthy Fried Rice. It wasnt really fried and it had over 3 cups of veggies, with grilled shrimp. Tasty and leftovers.

This was lunch one day, with low cal bread with reduced fat Peanut butter, cucumber and low fat pringles.

Maybe my favorite salad. A little of everything with some raspberries and blueberries mixed in. Tasty and no need for fancy dressing as the berries add some.

Overall some really great meals. I have also been able to find things at resturants when we go out that are good for me too, even at Buffalo Wild Wings!

So GIVEAWAY NEWS!!!!!

in my next winter giveaway:

Leave a comment on this post, with your favorite restaurant and a healthy option to eat there, OR a healthy creative meal at home! Post it in a comment, and refer friends to this blog to comment as well.

I will be choosing a winner randomly and one based on my favorite meal! Thats right, there will be TWO winners!!!!

Winners will receive:

~a gift card to a resturant (depending on where the winner lives, determines the gift card)

~a necklace from Betsy Johnson

~a subscroption to ELLE

~other great goodies, like makeup, nail polish, and things. (PROMISE you it is worth it!!!)

Giveaway begins NOW-Dec 3rd.

Good luck!!

Tomorrow I am going to show my favorite ways to gift wrap!!!

Alright so new plan:

Set phone alarm, so I make time to blog more frequently.

Seriously, who am I that I go to class, go to work, come home and hit the sack. (not literally hit the sack, but go to bed, I always thought that phrase was funny!)

SO there is little to update, brag about, or in other words entertain you all about my life. It been pretty boring. Just busy. But BORING. Like, I would fall asleep if my life was a movie boring. Ugh. Bore.

It is now one of my favorite times of the year, minus fresh fall and my birthday month (cause yes I milk if for a month…or two) Its that nice time of the year where I get to buy PRESENTS!

You read that right I GET TO BUY presents. I love gifting.

I love thinking of cool, unique gifts for people. I love finding deals on the things I was going to buy anyways. I love wrapping gifts (thank you to my mother who taught me gift wrapping!) (I will brag about my wrapping skills, they are pretty badass) And even more then all of this, I love giving the gift. I love watching the person open it and really love it when they love it as much as I thought they would.

NOW, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE receiving gifts too, I am not one of those people who just act like they like giving more than receiving. I do like giving more, but I like receiving too, especially really prettily wrapped gifts, or ones with a heartfelt note attached. THOSE are my favorite.

I always like this time because it is birthday after birthday, and holidays. Its fun! I make my list of who we are buying for this year, and then I set a limit for each person, (family gets more budget than extended family, and only certain friends get “real” gifts, others get something homemade.) It makes it easier to have a set limit for gifts so I don’t go hog wild and buy buy buy. (which I tots would) Then I figure out gifts within that budget, if I go under because I get a good deal then they get extra little things added in. It works out great and I never go over what we can afford.

My top gift picks for this year are practical or things people I am gifting would never buy for themselves.

Things I would be thrilled to receive/things I will be gifting!

Riding boots. I love these. Super cute, casual and comfy looking. And I am quite a sucker for buckles. I love these! I love them in this cognac color, but I am really wanting a pair of dusty grey boots. Just love.

nectarclothing.com 42$

The Kindle. I dont really want/need one. But someone I know (N, cough cough) is probably getting one. Sadly, I gave away this idea to someone else, so I have to think up something else to get him…but it is a great gift for anyone you know who reads, travels or is in school. N wants one because he reads a lot, when he gets deployed he can take it with him, and he can rent his text books on it for his masters program! Whoot Whoot.

Amazon.com prices range from 79-199$

Ok this would be a gift for me to receive or for me to give to a best girlfriend/sister. I love the classic look of these Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelets and they come in a variety of colors. I just love the classic gold with white enamel. Love.

piperlime.com 78$

Both these wash clothes and the blanket are gifts I have asked my amazingly talented mother to make for gifts. She is the most amazing knitter. I remember her making these wash clothes back in elementary school, but her’s then were always from scrape yarn, and I just love how bright and cheerful these are, especially because my kitchen is all bright yellow! And the blanket just looks amazingly cuddly and I would feel rather chic with a chunky knit blanket, obviously!

Prices vary. images from pinterest.com

Super cute, colorful throw pillows. Great for friends or family. Everyone could use a cute throw pillow in their lives to jazz up a couch or chair, or lately I have taken to placing throw pillows that are mismatched on my kitchen table chairs. Makes it a little warmer and more comfortable to lounge at the kitchen table!

Pillows range from 4$-over 100$ these found at overstock.com

I just adore Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Miss Marc figure. I dont actually have a gift idea for this as I just bought it for myself and got it in the mail today, I just love it.

piperlime.com 38$

I would like to gift Kate Bosworth please. HAHAHAHAHAHAH just kidding. I want her hair. Its my new thing. I am getting it done todayyyyy I think. If I don’t chicken out. But I guess getting Kate Bosworth as a gift wouldn’t be the worst gift ever….

Happy Gifting!

And I am setting that phone alarm now for tomorrow!

(all images linked)

Holy Crap.

It has been almost a Month and a Half since I blogged! My goodness!

Well let me give you a life update really fast. Life has taken some crazy, happy, unexpected but wanted changes!

Last month (October!) was a great month, no AMAZING month. First off I am beginning to realize how much I love fall! I never really had a liking for it before and now I love it! The air just smells better, the clothes just fit better, the coffee in the morning taste better, and everything seems cozy.

October 14th was one of the most memorable nights of my life. It was N’s assignment night. Now for those of you who aren’t military/pilots, assignment night is where we go after a year of pilot training, to find out in front of a room of people most of whom we didn’t know, and find out what air frame N will be flying next and where we will be moving. Its kinda a big deal. Almost a month before N submitted his dream sheet to his commander with rankings of 30-40 planes he would like to fly, 1 being his first choice and 40 (or whatever number it was) being his last choice. This lets the commanders know if he would like fighters, bomber, cargo, and which ones he would prefer to fly. Then the commanders take this list, and all the student pilots scores on check rides, daily rides, and academics and rank them in their class, in N’s case 1-9. Based on that the commanders go through and try to get the number one guy his number one and so on and so forth. In hopes that everyone can get one of their top choices. Obviously some people will be disappointed but no plane is really a bad plane. N and I said before assignment night, that no matter what there where positives about everything.

It was quite a nerve wrecking week. This night came down to what Neils is going to be flying for the rest of his flying career and it was a BIG thing. The night came finally, my dresses arrived from Rent the Runway (more on them in a later post!) and finally we were at the club. AHHHH!!! I was sooo nervous. and then of course N went last! First they have the guys (or gals) go up in front of the room of people and roast them with a funny power point slide behind them, and then they flash their plane on the screen and where they will be going, it is quick suspenseful! Anyways, N went last out of the 24 people in his class, anndddddd drumrollllllll

He got his FIRST choice!!!!!! The AC-130 GUNSHIP!!!!! Super exciting and he was beyond thrilled!!! We NEVER really thought that he would get his first choice just because the odds are against it, but he did! I am so PROUD and so happy that he will get to fly this badass MOFO plane for the next ten+ years!!!

After that exciting but exhausting night we had a great weekend, and the next weekend we got to see this plane in person, go in  it and talk with a pilot of it. It was super exciting and really cool to see it after N just found out he will be flying it.

Then the next weekend was his graduation from Pilot training. We were lucky enough to have both our families and some great family friends come down and see him graduate! I am so proud of all he has done and cannot wait to see where this life will take us!

Ill post more on graduation some other time!

In other fashion news, I have started a new diet/lifestyle change. And I have already lost 2 pounds! YAY! My goal is to be healthier and to be able to wear more of the fashion I love. This blog has already been a jumble of life, fashion, hilarity, and now I am going to blog about some of my diet from here on out, if for nothing else but for me to keep up with it myself.

                                ( Image from fuckyafitspo.tumblr.com)

Growing up, I was small. I don’t mean just skinny, I mean small. Like short, tiny, small. I was an active little girl and even through high school, I swam, played water polo (love of my life!) and worked out everyday. I ate pretty well, but didn’t really have to worry about it, anything I ate was fine, because I was working out so much. In high school I wasn’t so much skinny (I wore a size 4/6) as I was fit. I mean abs, muscular thighs fit. My heart rate was a resting 43. RIDICULOUS! I had a lotttt of body issues, I thought I was fat, even at that small size 4, but instead of dieting/eating healthy to stay there or feel better, I would indulge in bad food. McDonald’s burgers, Oreos, you name it. I gained a little weight at college, but nothing I couldn’t have changed, then things happened in my life, and I gained a lot of weight. Too much. But then I was so fat and ugly feeling I didnt care. I mean I cared but not enough to change, food was there for me.

                                            (image from keepyourdietreal.com)

Now I still work out a lot, but you would never know. I am fit, but not healthy. I hate how I look. But more than that I hate how I feel. I am young, there is no reason not to change this. I am changing it, I am taking charge of my life, and my weight. I am going to feel better about myself, FOR myself.

                (yummy salad image from undressedskeleton.tumblr.com)

So I have started a new thing. Its not so much a diet as a life change. I am going to do this. I want to do this, and I will NOT fail.

I will keep you all updated every so often in how it is going. But dont you even think I wont be sharing fashion and life still. Cause Lord knows I will be!

(also from fuckyafitspo.tumblr.com)

(all images linked! AC130 GUNSHIP from google.com!)

So the Emmy’s were this past weekend. I just love awards shows! Before I get to the fabulous dresses worn, I’ll give you all a little update on life.

I know it has been a while since I last blogged (minus the Fall Fashion Finds, I did that over a week ago and just go to publish it!) I have been incredible busy with school, work, and just life. I had my first round of exams last week and received 100% on two of the exams, and the other I find out tomorrow how I did, hopefully well! I am so happy to be back in school and I am trying to make sure it is worth my time and effort! N and I filled out his “dream sheet” of planes he would like to fly for the AF, we find out Oct. 14th (24 short days!) what plane he will fly for his career and where we will be moving (or possible staying!) It is a very exciting time for us, and I know he will get what he has worked hard for. I will be sure to update you all when the time comes. A lot of our friends found out last week where they will be going and what they/their husbands will be flying. It was exciting just watching so I can not even begin to imagine how it will be for us!

Other than that, I really have just been trying to keep home, talk to my mother once in a while and make time to see my husband!

So onto the sparkly, bright and excitement of the Emmy’s!

Julia Stiles. Beautiful. Elegant. And I love the color of a dusty purple. I think Julia looks really sleek and slender. Every time I look at Julia Stiles, however I cannot help but picture this girl I went to school with and swam with, who looks JUST like her. Its uncanny!

Sofia Vergara. Another winner. I love how this pulls in at her waist. The coral color is great, though I am such a sucker for coral. So it is really no surprise. I love this very elegant. Not such a huge fan of the jewels, but they are ok. Not awful.

Kelly Osbourne. LOVE. So beautiful. I adore the color, her accessories, and the cut. I like the asymmetrical straps, and the hair is great. Just gorg.

Paz de la Huerta.  First off I have no idea who this lady is. Second why is she looking like that at the camera? Not attractive girl friend. Not good. I do like the dress, but everything else is kinda a hot mess. No offense, cause she looks like she could kick my ass.

Nina Dobrev.  Oh my. This is wonderful. Its like a tall drink of ripe tomato juice. Perfect fit, perfect accessories, and perfect hair. I think she looks timeless, and effortless. I adore this. Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Minka Kelly. Now I like this look, its very flapper/20′s ish. I like the blue with the black lace, I am not a huge fan of the sleeves, but I don’t know that it would look better with out them. And the hair is just ok. Its not a bad look, just not my favorite or a stand out. Its ok.

Kristen Wiig. Oh My. First I must admit I have yet to watch Bridesmaids. I want to I just haven’t yet. But I love this look. I love that Brown is rarely a color you see on people but this is just so gorgeous and the way it flatters her tiny chest, and the way it pulls in her waist, it really gives Kristen a more womanly figure. I really love it. I just wish the make up was a little more Emmy’s and less grocery store.

Katie Holmes. Girl friend worked it out. I love this too! The royal blue color on her is great and I just love how everything looks really effortless. Katie Holmes has impressed me lately, and then she had her shoe fluke at the VMA’s but she is BACK. And looking fineeee.

Kate Winslet. Love her. Love this dress. Loved her speech. Love her. Naked. with Leo. Love her always.

Kaley Couco. Ok so I don’t love the pose. It looks like she has a broken leg. But I LOVE this look. The shoes, and the dress are different from what people normally wear to the Emmy’s and I like that. She looks put together and pretty but still young. In a kinda “Grease” way. I like it.

Julie Bowen. Like the hair, love the Emmy, like the ring, like the cut of this dress, and don’t mind the sequin. But I just think Julie Bowen has a great body and could have worn something a little better. But over all it is not bad. Just kinda, ok.

Jennifer Westfeldt.  (with Jon Hamm) ADORE. The color, the length, the shoe, the hair, the color, the clutch, the color, the cut, the waistband, the jewels, the color. I love this. Its so beautiful on her and I really do love the yellow. Can ya tell?

Jennifer Carpenter.  MY pick for BEST DRESSED of the night. Nothing is wrong with this. She looks beautiful, elegant, sexy and just perfect. I love her hair longer by the way. Everything works. Her boobs look great without being too revealing, her shoes are a perfect compliment, her jewels are simple for such a sparkly dress. By far my favorite of the night. Love.

Heather Morris. Ummm, ok. I like the color and the ruffle. But everything else (including the hair) is ugh. Not my fave at all.

Gwyneth Paltrow. I am so sick of her.

Evan Rachel Wood. Close second for best dressed. I love this dress. It is very old Hollywood glam. and its a perfect fit for Evan. She looks timeless. Love it.

Emily Blunt. Also love this. She is always so classy and this is no exception. I like this dress, and I like it on her. Beautiful.

Claire Danes.  Claire, Claire, Claire (see how I made us on a first name basis?) Ok so the cuts not bad, the colors arent awful. But it looks like a bad patchwork jean outfit. I have never been a fan of denim patchwork. This belongs back with Britney and Justin’s matching jean look. (in the 90′s)

Christina Hendricks. Not bad, just not great. She looks ok, but seriously girl, we see your boobs every awards show and they always are poorly fit to the dress. Lets get a good tailor and next time you might make my best dressed list.

Some Charlies Angel Chick.  I apologize I have no clue who this is, except that she is an angel in the new Charlies Angel’s remake. But I like her look. Sleek, Sparkly, pretty. Like like like. I will try and learn her name.

Anna Paquin. LOVE this dress. So pretty, and I am a sucker for anything boho looking. And her hair compliments this look really well. Good job!

Overall the Emmy’s this year super impressed me, (which I am sure they all care about). Most of the looks were good, border line great. And the stand outs were just GORGEOUS. I really really was happy with the fashion. What fun.

(I had an unusually hard time finding Emmy pictures so clearly most are from justjared.com, and some from thesuperficial.com, and others google.com)

Well, well, well. After a nice little break filled with school, work and family, I am back.

I have started my classes for the semester and they are going well. I love my Sociology class and I am taking Criminal Investigation which is FANTASTIC! I love it. Its so interesting and the professor is really great. I also am taking a History class which is ok, but the teacher is a bore, and the notes are long and seem endless. I am hoping it will be better come next week once the first test is over.  Overall I am happy with my classes.

I am still loving working at the FroYo place, its fun and a nice break from my normal life. And the extra money only helps fund my obvious shopping. And a little goes in saving too. I really enjoy being back in a more business like place, as opposed to the nannying I had been doing, where my schedule was never set. Here at least it is two weeks of set schedule. Which is nice, and flexible with all the other things I have going on.

I hope all you had a fabulous Labor Day weekend. I know I did, I spent it with some family, N’s brother and sister-in-law, (which makes them my bro and sis too!) We enjoyed showing them around our town and base. And overall just chatting and catching up. We got to meet their sweet dog too!

Sad news, my bestie down here, E is leaving next week to go on to her husbands next assignment. Its really sad to realize how life in the AF is, and that people tend to move often. I know this is not good bye, and that we will be visiting each other and I am sure texting and calling often, but its sad to know my lunch date is leaving and my dogs best friend is leaving with her. Just sad. I am beyond happy that she and I got to spend as much time as we have together and I am very very lucky that we are friends. So I know that wont change, just distance.

Onto other things. Fall seems to be here! Its not quite a true fall yet, and I wont really believe it until I have a good solid week of cooler weather. But it is nice to pull out some cute over sized sweaters, some skinny jeans, and closed toe shoes. Nothing like cuddling in a blanket with my husband, windows open, blowing a nice breeze, and a cup of hot chocolate.

So in true Fall fashion, lets talk about Fall Fashion! (haha)

Side note: All Fashion Mags are best in Fall and the end of winter/beginning of spring because its fashion season! Pick one up to see some of the best for this year!

I am really loving all the Yellow Gold I am seeing this fall. Its so warm and bright. I just adore anything that has a vintage feel, and most Yellow/Brassy Golds have that. Yellow Gold also looks great with all the fall colors, of brown, red, and burnt oranges. A must.

I am in love with the shape and design of this bracelet, and a diamond never hurts. Love this. dinhvan.com

I am also loving all the rich colors and textures of fall. Down where I am we really don’t get a true fall so I will be breaking out the colors, just not the thickness of knit sweaters, and I will be wearing some tall boots with jeans. Layering is key for fall. Always grab at least a light sweater before you leave the house. You never know when a chill will come. Layers!!! During these months I always have a scarf/shawl thing my mother knit for me for my wedding, it is a mustard yellow color, with tulips knit together to form this beautiful scarf. It folds up nicely to place in my purse and easy to grab when I get cold in a restaurant or a friends house. I am all about oversized sweaters and jeans, and loose fitting clothes. But remember you still want some fitted thing, whether it be the top or bottoms, to show you still have a shape and figure!

United Colors of Benetton, always have up to date fashion and in the hottest colors for the season. I personally go to them for fall/winter clothes more than summer/spring, I just love their chunky knits and bright warm, colors. This turtle neck is perfect. Nice to cuddle up in, but also cute and stylish enough to wear to the office. I love it!

benetton.com

Also from United Colors of Benetton, is this adorable peacoat. I love the bright blue as opposed to a typical black or grey. I think every woman needs a peacoat in their wardrobe. Its a must. So cute and you can wear to church or just running about town. A peacoat really makes you look pulled together. I love this!

benetton.com

This blouse by Tucker, piperlime.com, is not only fall like colors, but super flattering and the material is great! I love this for a nice night out with jeans, or for Thanksgiving dinner! So cute and the slight animal print is not at all in your face. I really love this. And a nice three quarter length sleeve is great for fall!

Also Piperlime, this sweater is a great way to show that just because it is fall and the weather can be slightly dreary, that is NO excuse to not wear color! I love the fit of this, loose yet fitted. And the nice button detail near the shoulders makes this more than just a striped sweater. The way it goes to small stripes closer to your waist/hips is going to help minimize anything extra going on there!

Also piperlime, this sweater has a more casual feel with the elbow patches and the split down at the hem. I really love grey and this is nice a light. It great for football sunday! (Although you should really wear Green and Gold on football Sunday!)

Not from piperlime are these shoes! Sergio Rossi, from zappos.com These shoes are fantastic for a fall party. In a closed toe, they are fun for a simple black dress and tights. I would not recommend them with that Blue jacket from up above though, you might look to much like a blueberry! Love these in the right royal blue.

Another look from benetton.com is this pink jacket. I love the peacoat, I tell you! I really love the contrast of orange underneath (sweater!) and the hot pink. I think this is a fabulous take on a classic. It might be finding its way into my closet!

Another great piperlime find is this orange tie blouse. Great for dinner with friends or just relaxing around the house. Orange is just such a fall color and this is no exception. I love the light airy feel and it can easily go with a work outfit with a light blazer thrown on top!

I love color blocking and I love this muted tones of grey, and plums. Its super casual, but great for running errands. I really love the dolman sleeves and think it would be great with jeans, or skinnies, and even with a nice skirt. Or better yet Cords! Piperlime too!

Piperlime has just some great finds for fall in a great price range. You do NOT have to spend millions or even hundreds to look and feel great for fall. This nice knit caplet is super great to throw on over a tee or light sweater. Its still cute for looking like a complete outfit but heavy enough to keep you warm. I love the forest green and the toggle buttons just are to die for!

Normally I am not much of a cowl person, but I have a few exceptions. This is one of them. I like the lightweight sweater but sometimes you can get cold, so this having a cowl will definitely keep you warm. I like the lighter grey color and the casual look that can easily be spiced up to wear to a nice dinner or office party!

Another cowl sweater is this dark grey short sleeved one from Piperlime. I own this in the oatmeal color and LOVE it. Every time I wear it, I receive compliments. Its really flattering and not bulky. I love the cowl is loose and not suffocating. I personally love this because it is a sweater but it has short sleeves so it is perfect for in between weather, and when it gets colder you can just layer with a long sleeved tee underneath! Perfect!

Another great orange blouse. I love this tie at the neck and the light floaty material is great. This blouse would take you easily all year round, with a cute summer skirt, for fall with jeans and a scarf, winter throw on a cardigan and for spring with some jeans. I love this and think it is a must have for my closet! Piperlime.

The biggest things to remember are that layering is key, and that richer, warmer tones are what are hot for fall. Keep in mind, greys and black are great, but there is nothing wrong with a bright color for fall and winter, keep the drab in the sky not on your body!

(images from links above!)

(sorry for the delay on this, my computer wouldn’t let me upload this blog post for over a week!)