Lip Gloss Obituary

Many of you are aware of my more recent obsession with Gossip Girl. Mainly, the obsession lies in Blair Waldorf. The clothes, lifestyle, uhumm Chuck Bass, champagne for breakfast is all rather thrilling. As I devoured the last two seasons, I couldn't help but be overcome with curiosity over her lip color worn in a certain scene. I won't preface why she is wearing it- to ruin the episode for you but after some extensive google-ing, I tracked it down to a makeup aisle at my local Walgreens (Revlon Super Lustrous in Pink Pop.) We lived a happy two weeks together. We were inseparable. Until, a dark and rainy night, the last night of 2012. You see, the gloss just tumbled out of my clutch and on to the hard ground where it came apart at its seams. Beautiful, pink gloss all over the ground was such a travesty and I was desperate to save it. Alas, I lost Pink Pop that day. She may be gone, but she will never be forgotten.


Shine on.

Black & White & Random

Hello, dearest chickens! I trust that you had a merry weekend and Monday is treating you well! I did a lot of R&R, with a little bubbly, and a lot of family time for Father's Day! I am feeling pretty random today so here's what is on the merrymaking agenda: I bought this new lipstick at Sephora this weekend, and I am currently obsessed with it!  It added the much needed POP to my black and white outfit.  I know I might be late to the game, but I recently discovered Alabama Shakes and I loooooove them! Thanks to Jess for turning me on to them! (See vid at the end of the post).

My last point of randomness this morning is that I am going to see Rock of Ages (the new movie) tonight and I am so excited.  My sister and I are pretty big Julianne Hough fans so we are excited to see her on the big screen again!  Anyone seen it? I'm a sucker for a good musical.

 {shorts and top: DOTS | sandals: American Eagle | bracelet: F21, DY | ring: Silpada | watch: MK}

Practically Perfect In Every Way...

{pants: LB | flats: payless | knit top: tj maxx | necklace: F21 | tank: target}

Today's post? Better late than never, little chickens.

New perfect necklace alert! Got this beauty at F21 yesterday and it's bright beads mixed with neutral beads are blowing my mind.  I'm also dying over my perfect new lipstick.  I definitely have found the one everyday lipstick, with the perfect amount of color without screaming too loud.  MISSON: ACCOMPLISHED! Oh, and because I love you here's a video:

I love the "Stuff _____ Say" series, here's Stuff Memphians Say.  It's totally worth a watch.I found in on Jennifer's blog, but here's the YouTube video:

To my fellow Memphians, my favorite parts: "No one knows how to drive on a road with lines on it, i miss libertyland, calipari isn't even human: he doesn't a soul, i was an extra in walk the line, and the TOP ONE: the dance floor lights up and they only play Michael Jackson."
And I have totally been to Graceland, duh.

Pink Lipstick & Birthday Dresses

A couple months ago, I won a giveaway at one of my favorite blogs, Feminine Bravery.  I love her blog so much because she is NOT afraid of color and she knows I am not either, so she sent me a lovely shade of Lingerie Pink! Ooh-la-la!

I won the BEST shade of lipstick ever, and at the request of the giveaway-er I sent her pics of me wearing the lipstick!  Charlie, of Feminine Bravery, has all of the giveaway winners showcased on her blog with their pics.  Find the pics I sent in below and you can VOTE FOR ME on the sidebar of her blog, if you think I won the challenge!

Here's a little info on my outfit from the pictures:

I bought this dress two months ago, from ASOS, for my birthday dress.

And as I have mentioned--my birthday is THURSDAY!

So I wanted to share the pics I sent her on Matters of Merrymaking, too!

My birthday party is at the casinos, so I chose a flapper-esque dress and can't wait to show you the pictures after the soiree! (These pics were just a warm-up! Birthday dress rehearsal, if you will!)

dress: ASOS | shoes: payless | belt: dots | necklace: sister's | ring: gifted

I hope you liked them and please check out Feminine Bravery and the other lovely ladies who won the giveaway! Vote for who you think won the challenge :)

the best part of waking up: sparkles

i wanted to dress up today. 

 (because it's how i talk myself in to getting out of bed in the morning.)

okay- that sounds a little dramatic but i had to go back to class today + i just was NOT feeling it.

a few coffees later, 

the jury is still out.

for good measure, i threw in some ruffles and sparkles in to the mix.

(teal, black, leopard)

Today is TWO TRUTHS + A LIE TUESDAY!

one.  i went to an all girl's private high school

two.  i was in all of my high school's musicals  

three.  my parents were high school sweethearts

WHICH ONE IS THE LIE?

betcha can't guess.

(go check out the other TT+L's at Melissa's blog.)

shoes: AMERICAN EAGLE, dress: ROSS, double belt: LB, headband: TARGET, cardi: THRIFTEDI love the ruffles, but the fabric of the dress is very sheer and it wrinkles easily.Total bummer, but I have big plans for this dress.BIG. PLANS,

I never went to an all girl's school.

Thank.

God.

FBFF:Body Image

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...OR GO HOME!  Okay, you can stay but only if you read this long post. K, thanks.It's the weekend, time to dress for some fun + soak up the sun. Woohoo!I did not have any time to take pics today- but I did capture take this one last night.What can I say- I'm a sucker for christmas lights.

I have recently joined an online blogger community:Fashion Beauty Friend Friday, or FBFF.  For all of my non-blogging family + friends, it is an outlet for all fashion and personal style bloggers to get to know one another, and also expand their own horizons.  Answering questions and/or posting outfit of the day (OOTD) pics are also a part of it.  I'm so excited for my first contribution, so here we go.
1. Since you started blogging has your image of yourself changed?Wow- well it has only been two months (trivia: exactly, precisely to this day..ha) but I definitely would say that my self image has severely improved.  Everyone loves compliments, its true, but the positive feedback I have received has been wonderful.  Even more recently, with the outfit of the day pics, I know that it has helped see myself in a different way.  I think I take myself more seriously because people are actually listening + taking my words to heart.2. Are you self-conscious about any aspect of yourself? If so, do yougo out of your way to avoid it or do you post it/talk about it anyway?  Oh, definitely.  I think that as a woman, we all have aspects that evoke self-conscious feelings.  I have not come across any issues when it comes to "to post or not to post" about the issues, however.  I have huge feet, (size 12, sheesh).  I am 6'0 tall, it kind of comes with the territory.  It hinders me when it comes to shoe shopping, but 22 years of life have taught me that this clumsy girl needs the big feet to balance on or I would fall over more than normal.
3. Based on how you are feeling now, what do you think the future

My first OOTD picture.

holds in the evolution of your body image?I think that blogging and connecting with other bloggers (especially my plus size + proud girls out there) will only inspire me in the evolution of my positive body image.  We all have things that we wish we could change about ourselves.  As my new year's resolution, I chose blogging as a hobby for myself to express myself creatively, but it really has done so much more.  This experience so far has opened my eyes to things that I can change, to better myself. 4. Do you photograph yourself for your blog? If so, how do you feel about the experience when you're having your picture taken? If you choose not to post pictures of yourself, what prompted that decision?  I feel poor.  Ha, because I'm using a digital camera on a tripod with a timer.  I wish I had a fancy schmancy camera + hot husband to take my pics. I have to push it, position myself, + wait ten seconds, and try not to blink (or laugh creepily).  Rinse and repeat.  But, out of the 20ish pics I take a day, I get three or four good ones and I love that.  I actually did not plan on doing the whole "outfit of the day" thing originally, but I am glad I am gearing more towards that now.  And I think I am improving my technique :)
5. What would you want every person who struggles with body image to
take to heart? Geez, that is a hard one.  It doesn't matter what size pants (or shoes) you wear- what really matters if finding something that works, then work it. (insert hair flip here) 
Hopefully that wasn't too boring snoring for you.Have the best weekend ever.  NO, really, you should.I'm going to go buy this lipstick + sit on the porch with a glass of wine. Ciao!  

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