Herringbone Heartbreak

Happy Monday!

I am one of the many who never gave up hope on owning the Herringbone vest from J.Crew. I am constantly seeing posts on Pinterest and Tumblr of the beautiful piece, and I made it a life mission to get my hands on one (obsessive?). So when I went to the new J.Crew Factory in Woodstock, I almost cried seeing it hanging there in all of it's glory. 

I'm ridiculous, I know. 

So after I made the purchase (I got it for a steal, btw) I searched my favorite blogs to see how everyone styled it. These were some of my favorite looks: 

I am SO excited for fall to get here so I can rock this vest while sipping my pumpkin spice latte. 

What are you looking forward to this fall? 

Swooning Saturday

Hello Dearest Readers!

Whenever work is slow, or I have a little down time I love getting on my favorite blogs or websites and seeing what the latest trends are. I have seen so many adorable pieces I'm dying to add to my closet. 

1. When it comes to my handbag, I look for something that is unique. I love the lavender color and small details in the Kate Spade Sloan purse. It is absolutely gorge!

2. Scallops are my new obsession, and no... not the edible kind. This scalloped dress from J.crew is a perfect dress to transition into fall and winter. 

3. For some reason, I've really been into cats. Weird. Super Weird. So it doesn't surprise me that I almost had a shoe related heart attack when I saw these kittylious loafers from Francesca's. 

Has there been anything to catch your eye and make you think, "I HAVE to have that!"?

Friday Favorites: Makeup Edition

Hello Beauties!

As summer is speeding by, I am having trouble keeping up with doing all of the things I love, like blogging (sad panda). Now that we are half way through July (WHAT?!), I have been crazy busy with my internship, summer class, apartment moving, planning my birthday, and packing for vacation. 

But despite all of the craziness, it still hasn't held me back from trying out new beauty products. Here are some of my favorite things I have used this summer: 

1. Stila Smudge Pot in Kitten. This is an amazing eyeshadow base for the summer. I have worn this almost everyday, because it gives your eyes the perfect natural look. It's also light, which helps prevent the caked on makeup feeling. 
2. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cashmere. This goes along great with any makeup look you are trying to achieve. I use this in the corners of my eyes, as well as under my bottom lashes.
3. Benefit They're Real Mascara. Wow. Wow. Wow. Everything is true about this mascara. I could go on and on about how much I loooove this mascara, but I'll spare you. 

Do you have any beauty products that you are currently loving or lusting for? 

Lovely Lauren

It's no secret that I'm obsessed with Lauren Conrad. I've been a true fan since the 7th grade when I watched the first episode of Laguna. I even had a "Team LC" shirt from Hollister (no shame). I love that I have been able to follow her throughout the years. From fashion to boys she always has the best advice. 

Every summer I watch The Hills from the beginning, and since I just completed the first season I wanted to share my favorite LC inspirations.

She looks effortlessly chic whether she's at LAX or sipping coffee outside. I will be traveling this month, and I will be modeling my outfits after hers:

I will also be moving into my new apartment this month (YAY!). I am drooling over Lauren's new bedding collection at Khol's: 

Hint, hint. My birthday is also this month ;)

It's super hot here in the south, and I often find myself throwing my hair up in a bun. I love the mix of a sock and knot bun that Lauren does flawlessly: 

Do you have any favorite Lauren looks? 

Friday Favorites

Hello beauties! 

I'm very excited about my first post on Friday Favorites! It was hard not to put 20 things on this list. I love summer because it gives me the opportunity to try new products and recipes.

1. I picked up the Peach Bellini candle during Bath and Body Work's semi-annual sale. It. Is. Ah. Mazing. Seriously, do yourself a favor and get this candle. The sent is perfect for this season.

2. I hate any drink that has tea in it. I always have and I never thought I would find a drink that I liked. Well, never say never. I tried the iced green tea lemonade from Starbucks and fell in love! 

3. Tresmme's No Frizz spray has saved my hair from humidity. This is an awesome product that won't break the bank.

4. The HD foundation from NYX is the BEST foundation I've used to date. It's light and does the job. It is very similar to Sephora's HD Forever foundation, but it's about $30 less. Can I get a heck yes?

5. I am love, love, loving gingham right now. The button down from J Crew is perfect when you can't think of what to wear. 

What are your current summer favorites? 

Cooler Guide

Hello!

One of my summer goals this year was to paint a cooler for myself. Last year I made one for Drew, and I was pretty proud of how it turned out. I've been asked by several people what I did exactly to make it.

 So, for those who were wondering....

Step 1: Sand, Sand, Sand. Sanding helps smooth out the surface so you can have an easy time painting.

Step 2: Spray paint the entire cooler white. Tape the sides and top of the cooler with painting tape. 

 

Step 3: Choose the base colors for each side. It is also helpful to know the design for each side early on. 

Step 4: Paint away! The majority of the cooler was free handed, except for my monogram. To learn how to trace on a cooler, check out this blog post. 

Step 5: Cover the cooler with modge podge. This will prevent the paint from chipping. 

I hope this was helpful. Coolers are great gifts to give to your friends, boyfriends, siblings, etc. What is a summer goal you want to accomplish for this season?

Weekend Update

Hello Lovely Readers!

I have been super busy lately and haven't had time to update my blog (cue sad music). So I thought I would give an update on what I have been up to. 

1. I started my internship last week, and it's been an awesome experience so far. I'm interning with Mattress Firm, learning the tricks and trades of the sales and business world. I've already learned a lot, and I can't wait to see what else this opportunity brings. 

2. If you know me, you know that I LOVE giving myself manicures and experimenting with fun colors. I thought it would be cute to try a chevron pattern...

Obviously it took me several times to try to make it look like a seven year old didn't do my nails. I finally settled with this: 

{Colors: Lights, Marshmallow, Crown Me Already!}

Next time I will order these cute press-on nail stickers that Caitlin featured on her blog, Southern Curls and Pearls. 

3. Cookies! I decided to make my co-workers some of my famous chocolate chip cookies. I will post the recipe this week. :)

4. Finally, a very special Happy Birthday to my favorite person in the world! Drew is currently in LA for his internship, but I know he is having the best time celebrating his 21st in sunny Cali.