Happy St.Patty's Day!!

I'm having my first giveaway!!!!

A friend of mine is a beader and she sells her lovely creations of etsy at KrystlesKrafts. Today Krystle posted a wonderful new item! A Japan Aid ring! All proceeds from the sell of the ring will be donated to the Red Cross. How awesome is that?! So I told Krystle I wanted to buy two rings, one for myself and one to giveaway to a lucky reader!

To win this give away you just need to do the following:

1. Head over to KrystlesKrafts and tell me below in a comment which item is your favorite. (Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you if won't be able to reach you on your blog.)

One entry per person. Entries for the giveaway will be accepted until the evening of Wednesday the 22nd!

Accessories are Addicting

Howdy!

Kayla at Freckles in April participated in the handwriting game and invited other bloggers to do so as well. It allows bloggers to see what each other's handwriting looks like. Fun! Right?!

Here are the questions:

1. What is your name and blogger name?

2. What's your blog's URL?

3. Write, "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

4. Favorite quote?

5. Favorite song?

6. Favorite band/singers?

7. Anything else you want to say?


My answers:


I got to shop at Charming Charlie yesterday! Yay! I was like a kid in a candy store! All the jewelry is sorted by color! It is fabulous! Plus everything is reasonable priced. Most necklaces were $9.95 - $14.95 and earrings were $7.95. I bought a few cute pieces. I will definitely have to keep myself out of that store. It is nice to have such an amazing accessory store in my area though. Below are my purchases:

I bought 4 necklaces, 2 rings, a pair of earrings and a bag! I can't wait to wear my new purchases!

Copy Cat

So, I basically stole this outfit idea from Liz over at 26 And Counting. Her outfit was just too adorable and I couldn't pass up the oppportunity to replicate it. Here is how Liz wore it:

I am wearing my new tights from We Love Colors today! The tights are pretty awesome. They are very pigmented. They didn't roll down constantly which is awesome. By the end of the day most tights I wear are constantly rolling down. That is incredibly frustrating! The only negative to the tights is that they are pretty thick. I don't know if I will be able to wear them once the weather warms up.

dress: American Eagle; shirt: Lands End Canvas; tights: We Love Colors; shoes: Jessica Simpson; necklace: American Eagle; belt: Charlotte Russe

Leggings Are Pants Too!

I'm still experimenting with flash and no flash pics. The top pic I used the flash and the bottom I didn't use a flash. I need Photoshop and I need a Photoshop course.

I wore leggings as pants for the very first time today. I was a little self-conscious out in public. I don't think I received too many strange looks though. So I declare them a success!

I ordered two of the dress I wanted from the Go International Dress collection. I ordered both of the Tucker dresses I liked. I felt these dresses were the most casual and the most me. Has any one else picked up dresses from the collection?

tunic: thrifted; leggings: Target; shoes: Aldo; belt: thrifted; necklace & earrings: Forever 21

Little Things

Little Things on tumblr is awesome. Here are some little things that ring true for me today.

I Regret To Inform You.....

As you can see, my legs are so pale they are almost purple. Hopefully purplish skin is in season this year. I know I will be sporting it a lot. Well, that is if the weather perks up. I wore this outfit on Saturday and it was a bit chilly. When I woke up Sunday, it was sleeting!! Hello, it is March, in Tennessee! I don't want to see anything that resembles snow right now!

Also, I again have decided not to finish out the 3o for 3o challenge. I have decided that it is just not for me. I love the lessons I have learned through remixing but by day 15 I get bored and stop having fun. It is supposed to be fun, right? I do enough in my life because I have to and if I can't enjoy my whole closet...... well it just doesn't feel right. So I hope none of the awesome people that read my blog will judge me for being a drop-out. I still thoroughly enjoyed looking at the blogs of those who did finish the 30 for 30 Challenge.

Going forward, I am going to work on incorporating the items of clothing in my closet that don't get enough wear. Also, I am going to take some cues from Jamie @ Work Your Closet and find inspiration and outfits I love in fashion magazine or outfits worn by other bloggers that I love and use what I own to re-create that look.

On another note, I really liked my outfit in today's post. It was put-together and comfy! What a great combo.

dress: New York & Company; tunic: New York & Company; socks: Target; boots: Soda; belt: Forever 21

Friend Friday

Ahhh!!! I haven't posted this week! Sorry about that. I've been fairly busy but I hope to start back with regular posting as of now.



1. What's your favorite drug store makeup product and your favorite higher end product?

My favorite drug store beauty product is Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. Best chapstick EVER!

My favorite higher end beauty item is Smashbox High Definition Liquid Concealer or Bare Minerals Original SPF 15 Foundation. I have used Bare Minerals for years. I discovered it after watching an informerical and ordered it. I am so glad I did!



2. Is there one type of product that is your go-to, can't live without?

I would say that would have to be Burt's Bees Lip Balm or mascara. Right now I am using Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara.



3. What's the best hair product you have ever used?

A couple of months ago my hair stylist introduced me to the wonders of Moroccan Oil. It is amazing! It makes my hair super soft and somehow manages to shorten my blow-drying time. This is definitely worth the money. A small bottle lasts a looong time for me and I have very thick hair.



4. Fess up, what's the worst beauty look you've tried to rock and look back now with a little shame or apprehension that you actually did that?

I can't really think of much that I am ashamed of but there are definitely things I would never try again. I got a body wave in my hair when I was 18. That was an awful idea. Also I would consider using the tanning bed as a beauty mistake I made in my youth.



5. When it comes to beauty products, we all use the same basic products. What do you use that helps show off your personal flair and personality?

I have never really thought about how my beauty rituals help me show off my own flair or personality. I do have to say that when I take the time to fix my hair and put on makeup I do feel more put together. This in turn helps me feel more comfortable talking to and approaching people. That probably seems a bit silly but it is true.



I saw Take Me Home Tonight. I have a crush on Topher Grace. Is it me or does Tori remind you of Kristen Stewart?