Merrymaking Lately...

When I haven't been dressing up for game days....
I mastered an ultimate Bloody Mary recipe.
I've been working and babysitting like crazy, counting down the days til spring break.
I ordered a gorilla pod so I will be back to taking OOTD pics once this rain stops.
I've been planning a weekend getaway to Nashville for the coming weekend (SO EXCITED)
Drinking tons of tea and hoping no one I know gets the flu!!! So thankful I got the shot!
Growing out my locks! It's been a long time coming and I'm getting a trim soon!
My January shopping ban is 12 days strong. Yay me!
Having movie nights with friends. Especially the canine ones.
Trying new recipes!

The questions is... What have you been doing lately, my little chickens!?

Game Day Ready! #RTR

I am not going to lie to anyone.
I consider myself a football fan. It's not that I enjoy watching the game, although a close game can be super fun. I find myself to be more a fan of the football game EXPERIENCE. I love watching games with people, the social aspect, whether at home, a watch party, or at a bar. I love wearing team colors, and being a part of a group of fans. The food and drinks that go along with football games make it way more fun and interesting. (The cuties on the field don't hurt, either.) So tonight, when the SEC championship game airs and we have Alabama (ROLL TIDE!) (see wasn't that FUN!) playing Notre Dame.... You will be able to find me in my houndstooth dress and red tights, munching some buffalo wings and having a beverage or two. It's all about perspective, people!

Hope you had a great Monday! Are you watching the game tonight? Cheers!

Grey skies & Gray tights

I wish tights were easier to put on because you bet your last piece of gum... I would wear a pair every day. It may take some effort and practice to get a new pair on just right**, but when they are gray or oxblood, or rust, or olive or even cobalt (just to name a few) it certainly is worth it. They add just a perfect little oomph to any plain outfit, and I am even getting daring. A cherry red dress was perfectly complimented by my cobalt blue tights for Christmas Eve. I can't wait to play with more adventurous colors, but for today... We let the tights lead the way!

Yesterday, the first day back to work after Christmas break was super super hard. I swear that by 4:30 pm, I could easily believe its 9 at night. Winter, I love ya, but ya got me all shook up! Hey, TGIF!

**oh wait, that's just me. Awkward.
{dress: TJ Maxx | sweater: target | tights: we love colors | belt, boots: LB | earrings: simply chic}

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.

2013, y'all.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY LITTLE CHICKENS!

Reflection: 2012 was one of the best years of my life. I accomplished a lot of little goals and met some amazing people. I rekindled some precious friendships that I cannot imagine living without. I got a new outlook on the world. I cried a lot, I laughed way more. I toasted many beautiful weddings, lost some dear family, and really discovered a lot about myself in the process. 2012 was a year of learning. I wouldn't take back one single day. I didn't accomplish everything I wanted to and I cannot believe how fast this year flew by. I will cherish you forever, 2012.

Resolution: I think that writing down goals, big or small, is imperative to keeping to them. Last year, I noted a few goals I wanted to work harder on in the new year. For the most part, I attempted to stay true! I read FIFTEEN books this year thanks to my ever dependable kindle fire. I rarely ever drink cokes anymore, replaced that vice with Starbucks coffee. I didn't learn how to sew, I didn't take a vacation in the mountains... But the beach sure didn't suck. Some things I want to get done in 2013 include but are not limited to:

1. Continue blogging, obvi. (My blog turned two in December!)
2. Be more frugal with purchases. Step one: shopping ban!
3. Cook more. Try new recipes. Actually grocery shop.
4. Go on more random adventures alone.
5. Join a gym! I still wanna run that 5k!

What tops your list this year? Hope 2013 finds you all well. Stay merry.