Let's Talk Booze...

I realize it's about 7 or 9 AM wherever you are in this beautiful country.Or internationally, I have no clue how time zones work- so if it's not morning for you, I hate you.

I digress.  It wouldn't be a crazy party girl's blog without sharing a few cocktails every now and again.Granted... I love myself a margarita, but I am not too picky these days and want to broaden my horizons.My BFF, Carlsworth, and I took a Sunday Funday the other day to catch up and have a few adult beverages.  I found my new fave totally on accident.  We started with our traditonal Bloody Marys, which were unfortunately awful at Belmont Grill, and nothing like our favorites at Zinnie's.
Moving on, I ordered a Bay Breeze (vodka, pineapple juice, cranberry) which led to a Sea Breeze (grapefruit juice, vodka, cranberry) which led to true love.

I realize it's far from a new development, but I LOVE it.  It's actually mentioned in one of my favorite movies, but I had never had one.  So, if you are going out for Two for One Tuesday or whatever tickles your fancy... order one up for yourself (and one for your homie) and cheers with some true deliciousness and take a moment to enjoy the merry moments!
Have you ever enjoyed the deliciousness of a Sea Breeze? What's your go-to drink?

prepster stripes

This is about as preppy as I get, friends and neighbors.

I love the dress, picked up at my neighborhood Old Navy for 30% off of $8.00.

Match made is prepster striped heaven.

I realize I wrote 'dress' twice on this and forgot to fix it, but I am way too tired. Ignore it, yo.

These flip flops (that you can barely see) were picked up at the sidewalk sale JUST last Saturday.

Today, they broke... and I was super upset. 

 Flip flop fail.

And don't think I forgot the holiday: I just celebrated REALLY early in the week with one of my BFFs, Carli... we shared a strawberry margarita.

After I finished off my pitcher of mango.

Hope you guys had a fun 5th of May!

I guess a part of being super grown up now was not being able to party all night tonight!

Oh well, the ice cream and Grey's Anatomy suited me just as well!

I'll save the margs for the weekends.

Have a beautiful day tomorrow, little chickens.

FBFF: Inspiration

Hello there, loves.  It is Friday! (yay) You know what that means.  It is time for FBFF questions.

1. Which celebrity (celebrities) do you look to for fashion
inspiration? 

 Honestly, these days, I am finding so much inspiration in my fellow beautiful style bloggers.  It is more realistic and closer to my itty bitty budget than checking out a celeb in a magazine in those zillion dollar threads.  But, if push came to shove (i do not condone violence)... 

I would choose Alison Sudol (of A Fine Frenzy) ... 

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She is the epitome of all things girly and ruffly that I want to be.

2. When it comes to your own personal style, what inspires you? 

 As I mentioned, I am inspired by all of my new and old blog buddies and their daily lives and style.  I have to dress for my body and my budget... Sometimes it hinders me.  I love finding a new blogger who is not a size 2 and has some of the same items I do. It is great to see another person style the same items and you can see them in an entire different light.  But even if I don't have the items seen in mags or blogs, I just use my little noggin and often recreate other outfits that are similar.. like here:

Thanks, Linley for not caring that I ripped off your Malibu Barbie outfit... errr Maxi Barbie.. either way.

That's Linley of Dwelling & Telling. She's awesome, and once I get some coral heels, I will continue to aspire to be her :)
3. How do you hope to inspire your readers?

That's a good one too, Mr. FBFF...

I hope to show them a real person with real issues.  Yes, I have issues.  About 12 of them :)  But seriously, I am about to graduate college, my wardrobe budget is minimal and I am super tall with huge feet.  That is the motherload of probs when trying to buy clothes and look good presentable in them.  Every time I get a new reader/follower/comment about how I inspire someone because I am a REAL woman makes me smile HUGE.  If I can make one person feel better about themselves then ALL of this is worth it.  I love blogging and the amazing people I have met in the last 5 months,

 I hope some of them feel the same way.

4. Outside the realm of fashion who/what inspires you? 

I am super inspired by my sisters.  They are the most beautiful and fashionable people I know.  Just check out some of the pictures below.  Besides their outside gorgeousness, they are the nicest, most genuine people in this world.  I can tell them anything, and I know that they will always have my best interest in mind.  They are honest, caring, and loving people on the earth.  Open hearts and open minds, inspiring me to be a better person.  

Love ya big/little sistahs!

BIG SIS:

 (sometimes too shy for a photo sesh... here are some recent ones):

November, at a wedding

June, at the casinos

LITTLE SIS:

Oh and she's too cute:

Valentine's Day

WINTER 2010

Spring Break 2011

5. And since Idol is ending… Which songs inspire you? 

Pre-note: I love Idol, please send all of your votes to HAYLEY!!!!
okay, thank you.


I love this question--
  I definitely find strength in these songs, they are both new and old to me and regardless of artists or radio play, I let the lyrics speak to me.  They are my go-to songs for when I need some clarification and realization. Please take a listen, if you have the time, and thanks for reading...

Sara Bareilles - Let The Rain

Mumford & Sons - White Blank Page

Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek

Kate Nash - The Nicest Thing***

*** This song is the most played song on my iTunes, I can prove it.

HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY to ALL of my LITTLE CHICKENS!

You're the best.

Check out all of the other FBFF posts at the hotness lady's blog.. Katy at ModlyChic.

sunny saturday

  Just a little hint about what I will be doing today...

It is supposed to get up to almost 90 degrees.

Can't wait to work on my tan!

I love all of the above items, and they are ALL necessary for a fun, relaxing day at the pool.

Especially, the beverage.

What are you doing this weekend, my little chickens?

ENJOY your weekend :)