BIRTHDAY

For as long as I can remember; I have always loved birthdays! I could care less if we were celebrating a family member, a friend, or my own birthday; I just love to celebrate them! I can honestly say it’s probably because I get to have an excuse to indulge in my favorite hobby, shopping. I find so much joy in being able to shop and pick out a present for someone. The best though, is giving it to them and watch them open it. I take presents serious, because they are so much fun for me. It's not ever the object of the present itself, but the thought and the time that I take, or someone else, to find the 'perfect' present for someone else.

My birthday is just a short week away; I can’t honestly believe it to be truthful. It seems like I have been talking about turning 25 for a while, now it’s knocking at my front door. I won’t lie, it is kind of weird to be thinking that I am already 25. I know that it really isn’t that old, but in reality, it kind of is a big deal. I mean, hello, I have already had 25 years of memories under my belt.

There are quite a few things that I have been swooning over, but haven’t found the perfect pieces here in my hometown to buy, or I can't convince myself to spend the money on it yet. I thought it would be fun to share them all with you. I mean, birthday is totally the perfect time to share things that I would love to see in my closet and/or bedroom…right? *hint hint*

ONE

I have wanted to redecorate my bedroom all year long; I think that accessories and wall décor are the perfect place to start. Since, I already know the color scheme that I want to go with. I though accessories are the perfect place to make a small, yet noticeable change to my room. I am in love with these printed décor pillow I keep seeing everywhere. Plus, I also would love to put a fun collage on the wall with pictures and hanging décor.

TWO

Since I began doing a lot more fashion blogging, I have found a new love for accessories. I actually have to tell myself to not stop in the accessory department at stores, because I can’t help myself when it comes to wanting them. I have been inspired by so many bloggers with the way they layer their bracelets and watch. I would love some fun pieces to choose from every day. Plus, who can go wrong with a beautiful pair of earring or a ring; no one.

THREE

I have seen so many fun fall outfits that are paired with a gorgeous pair of pointed toe shoes. I think that they are a perfect finishing piece to an amazing outfit. I bought one of my very first pair of pointed toe heels this summer and have been in love with them to say the least. I don’t want, but need more in my shoe collection.  

FOUR

Two words; Boyfriend Jeans. You can see from some of my recent posts that I am completely in love with the pair of jeans that I picked up at GAP and distressed myself. The problem is that, I wear them all the time. I must add some more to my closet, cause its bad to wear the same ones over and over again, right?

FIVE

My new found love for lipstick has me constantly wandering into the makeup isle and spending way over the amount of time I should looking at all the beautiful colors. The only problem I have found with lipstick, my dry skin soak it in way too fast. That is when the wonderful employee at Ulta shared these Too Faced Melted with me. Okay want to be my best friend, go by me these!

SIX
Last but not least, my favorite thing possibly ever; Handbags. I actually love satchel bags. They are perfect for day to day wear, as well as traveling. I love that they are structured and look amazing. Since I have incredibly expensive taste for purses, a girl can dream about purses like this in a beautiful wrapped present, right? Plus, I mean fall and winter are around the corner.. That means I really do need a new one, right?

When is your birthday?
How do you like to celebrate it?
What have you been swooning over lately?

Weekend Recap

This weekend was exactly what I needed; relaxation. Once I had gotten home from work on Friday, I just relaxed and watched some movies on Netflix. Honestly, I was so lazy that I ate some cheese and popcorn for dinner. Wonderful meal, I know, you don’t have to tell me. 

After some much needed sleeping in on Saturday morning, I met up with Kati for some Breakfast at one of our favorites here in St. George, Jazzy Java. It is one of those great little local places, kind of a hole in the wall, but has great food and an atmosphere to match. We were too busy catching up and talking, I forgot to take some photos of our amazing plates. Talk about Buttermilk Strawberry Banana Pancakes and Banana Pecan French Toast; yeah we stuffed our faces to say the least. 

Kati hadn’t been to the new store that recently just opened up here in St. George; Charming Charlie’s. If you are a jewelry fanatic, don’t even step foot inside of this place, because your wallet will hurt when you leave. They have so many different things to choose from, sorted by color, and priced at unbelievably great prices. Before you know it, you will have your little basket filled up and your wallet will be empty. Then again, you scored all of these pieces for a great price, why be mad? Haha, logical thinking…right? 

Sunday was spent on the water with a great group of friends. Not knowing if this was out last trip out for the summer, we sure made the most of it. Soaked in all of that sunshine until our little hearts were all tuckered out, it was a great day! Levi and I finished off the night with grabbing some dinner and ice cream. 

 

How was your weekend?

Did you do anything fun?

Liebster Award

Britt from My Little Sunshines nominated me for a Liebster Award!

I was so excited when she had told me, just completely made my day.

If you are not familiar with the Liebster Award, here are the rules:

1. Post 11 facts about yourself

2. Answer 11 questions provided by the person who nominated you

3. Create 11 questions to ask your nominees

4. Let your nominees know they have been tagged, no tag backs

5. Make sure the blogs you nominate are under 200 followers; the goal is to promote small blogs you love or what to get to know (:

11 FACTS :

1. I am a Virgo

2. It’s my birthday month; I will be 25 on the 28th

3. I actually have green eyes, even though they look brown

4. I have a shopping addiction

5. It is extremely rare for me to be caught without my nails being done

6. I am that weird person that becomes addicted to a single pen

7. I love TV shows

8. I have tried almost every color in the book for my hair

9. I prefer to take a shower more than a bath

10.  I will take dessert over dinner any day

11. I have visited Costa Rica so many times that I lost count

BRITT'S QUESTIONS :

1. What is your current occupation?

I am a manager of my family’s Dry Cleaning business

2. What is your favorite book?

I am not a huge book person, but my favorite book ever would have to be The Secret Journal of Brett Colton.

3. Where would you most like to travel?

Oh that is hard, probably Italy or Ireland

4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10?

In 5 years I will be turning 30, I hope that I will be blessed to be married to an amazing man and have a child, if not two. I hope that by then we will be completely established in our careers and I will be in the process of buying out my parents from their business. In 10 years I will be 35, I hope that my husband and I will be able to have bought a beautiful home that we could/can raise our children in. I hope that we as a family will be able to visit beautiful places like I did as a child. I hope that I will have been able to buy my parents business from them and it is supporting my family. Most of all though; no matter where I am in my life, I hope to be Happy and Healthy.

5. What TV shows are you currently watching?

Considering I watch them on Hulu, my current shows (playing or not playing) would be:

- Chicago Fire

- Chicago PD

- Hart of Dixie

- Millionaire Matchmaker

- Mistresses

- Nashville

- New girl

- Revenge

- The Good Wife

- The originals

- Trophy Wife

- Vampire Diaries

-Bachelor/Bachelorette

6. What is your dream date?

I always will be a hopeless romantic. So, for a guy to surprise me with a planned a romantic dinner and something special afterwards would be amazing. Extra points if he bought me a beautiful outfit/dress to wear.

7. What did you study in college? Or if you haven't been, what would you like to?

I haven’t ever been enrolled in college, thought about it, but have never had to desire to fulfill my thinking.

8. What's your favorite type of food?

I am a foodie, plain and simple. I like seafood/sushi, steak and potatoes, Italian/pasta, and/or Chinese/Japanese. But Dessert, now that is a landslide to it all.

9. What's your favorite vacation that you've been on?

Costa Rica always will be my favorite place to visit, although Hawaii will take a close second

10. Are you a summer or winter person?

Summer, Summer, Summer

11. Books or movies?

Movies. The book has to be amazing and capture my attention right from the start, or there is a huge possibility that I will never finish it.

QUESTIONS FOR YOU :

1. Where were you born?

2. What is the furthest you have been from home?

3. If you could go anywhere on a vacation, where would it be?

4. Favorite childhood memory?

5. What is your favorite dessert?

6. Do you prefer cooking, dine-in, or take-out?

7. What is your favorite song currently?

8. What is your favorite color?

9. Do you think your zodiac sign fits your personality?

10. Any item(s) of jewelry you consistently wear?

11. The most important question: Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry?

NOMINEES :

Cailtlin from Celebrate Today

Lindsey from Elle, Ink

Shayli from A Tidbit of Love

Nikki at The Bourgie Chronicles

Nadia at The View is Beautiful

Laura from Sincerely Laura

Jessica from Meet the Magnolias

Kristina from Medicine & Manicures

Natalie Marie from A Mommy Memoir