Easter Weekend -- OOTD

I love holidays! What's not to love about tons of food and family.
It's crazy how fast each holiday comes and goes though. Before we know it, it will be my birthday (which is a major holiday in our household ;)), our wedding anniversary, and fourth of July (my favorite holiday). 
I'm already counting down the days.
















Dress: Gordmans / Shoes: Gianni Bini / Jewlery: Forever21, Stella&Dot, Nameste Bracelet, Godmans / Cardigan: Forever21

Linking up with  The Pleated Poppy.

I went shopping on Saturday morning and fell in love with this dress. The colors just scream 'spring' and I'm a little obsessed with the dresses and skirts that are short in the front and longer in the back. I have 3 of them!
 I already know this dress will get a lot of use, especially with wedding season coming up.

Besides shopping and spending time with family this weekend, I really didn't get much else done other than some reading. 
I broke my kindle a month after I got it and by the time I tried to fix it and use the warranty, it was to late. Bummer on my part. I added the kindle app on my phone and it works just as well as having the kindle! I was surprisingly shocked at how much I liked it. I am kind of over the massive amount of books I'm collecting. 

 
 

 I actually finished 2 books this weekend: Rush by Maya Banks and Romeo Romeo by Robin Kaye

Maya Banks is one of my favorite authors of the naughty books I read. Rush was the first in a trilogy, and the second one comes out this month which I'm super excited about.

Do you have any book recommendations? My next series is going to be the Blackstone Affair series. Has anyone read it?

Gift Season

I feel like gift season is in full effect. Between the multiple baby showers and birthdays going on, this lady has done some serious giving lately. 

Good thing I LOVE it. As much as I love to celebrate my own birthday (month) and enjoy receiving gifts, I love giving them even more. I truly enjoy spoiling others and I will find any occasion to do so.

My mini me -aka- my younger sister Tessa has a bithday coming up. As I was on Pinterest the other day I came across a really cool journal that I thought would be fun for a 14 year old. Shoot, if I had the time to do it, I would love to have one too.

 

Check into it a little more. On each page is a different activity to get your creative juices flowing. 

-write one word over and over-

-doodle over top of this page and in the margins-

-poke holes in this page using a pencil-

(all photos via pinterest)

 

What makes this journal so awesome is that everyones interpretation of what it is asking you to do is different, so no two journals are alike. I think along with the journal I'm going to get her some colored sharpies, highlighters, and pens!

It's hard to come up with gifts that are different and that she doesn't already have. Lawd knows she has more clothes and shoes than she needs!

 

I just got back from Paisley's 1 year birthday party this afternoon. For everything this little girl has been through in the past year - she is such a sweet blessing to be around. She is such the fighter and makes my heart so happy. 

Ct and I have a thing for always gifting bows and nike attire to all the little girls in our life! 

 

 

 

When the time comes and I have a little princess - that will be her go to outfit. Nike shorts and a bow in her hair! 

Speaking of that - I only got asked 2 times today when our time was coming. After you have been trying for a while, what's the right answer to that question? Day by day that question is becoming a dreaded one. More on that to come.

 

Be looking out tomorrow for my Easter OOTD. I went shopping this morning and I'm super exited to put it all together! 

Good Friday Goodies

Happy Friday ya'll! TGIF! 

Things are getting super busy at my work right now. With the changing of seasons - everyone is wanting to get in to get all their cosmetic needs addressed: a little botox, laser hair removal, and some liposuction! 

Anyways, Good Friday has got me in the mood for some goodies. If only these goodies were flattering for my figure.

 

 Oreo Brown Bites

 

 Snickerdoodle Cookies

 Strawberry Shortcake

YUMM! All these sweets are making my mouth water, especially the snickerdoodle cookies.
 Do you have any indulgences and if so what are they? My husband and I  has a huge sweet tooth so I'm always looking for some great new recipes. I also need some more options for when I'm instructed to bring a dessert dish to family functions. Thankfully, we are going out to eat for Easter dinner so that makes me safe until the 4th of July.

Have a good Easter weekend!

Link Up: The Nail Files

SHELLAC - what did we do before you? You absolutely complete me.

I use to be an avid nail biter all my life, but ever since I started working at the spa my hands have blossomed some long, beautiful, strong nails! All thanks to Shellac and Shelly - my amazing nail technician. 

Today I am linking up with Tara at Fabulous but evil.

 

I was a bridesmaid a few weekends back and I needed something pretty and simple. I brainstormed with Shelly and she came up with the PERFECT nude! 

CND Shellac -  1 coat of Iced Pearl and then 2 coats of Romantique.

Like I said, the PERFECT nude. A nude with a hint of pink, but what I really like is that you can still somewhat see my free edge underneath. 

Plus, all things are better with a little glitter!