Shell Ya

You know that giddy feeling you get when you see something and think to yourself “That was made. for. me.”

Well that happened to me yesterday and it should come as no surprise it was created by my good friend, Lilly Pulitzer.

I rarely change my jewelry and if I’m going to it’s normally my necklace or earrings and 90% of the time it’s the necklace. My favorite are long simple gold chains with a large charm on them. I saw this “Shell Ya” (love. the. name.) necklace and immediately fell in love. Being a seashell it’s perfect for summer and I can picture it matching just about every outfit.

But, my friends, it gets better.

 Better than you could ever imagine.

This necklace doubles as a bottle opener. Say what? Did you read that right? Yes, a bottle opener. Be prepared to become the most popular person at every party you attend.

 

Well done, Lilly, well done.

 

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Things that make me happy today:

1. Being optimistic

2. Birthday parties at work, hello cake

3. How I Met Your Mother

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Kentucky Derby Fashion

One event that has and will always be on my bucket list is the Kentucky Derby. It involves all of my favorite things:

1. Prepped out attire is required

2. Day drinking

3. Sun (hopefully)

I hope to make it there one day and hopefully it is sooner rather than later.

How could you look at this picture and not have the urge to run (not walk) to Kentucky?

I have that Vineyard Vines dress (last year’s). One of my favorite summer dresses.

If I were to attend the Kentucky Derby this year I would probably be wearing something like you see below. Wedges are a must as you don’t want to be sinking into the grass and after a few bevy’s the extra support is necessary. A monogrammed hat is a no-brainer and needs no explanation. I love this dress for its color and cut. The pastel, light colors are perfect for the Kentucky Derby and the cut will keep you cool in the hot southern sun. I can rarely be found without my pearl earrings on but I don’t wear pearl necklaces nearly enough. This would be the perfect excuse to bust out my pearl layers.

Have you been to the Kentucky Derby? What would you wear?

Want to see more Kentucky Derby Fashion? Head over to {av}’s Friday’s Fancy link up.

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Things that make me happy today:

1. Friday

2. Cinco de Mayo tomorrow!

3. Home on Sunday for some much-needed Dad advice

Tags: fallon jewelry, kentucky derby, kentucky derby fashion, monogrammed hat, shoshanna dress, tory burch wedges

[Amanda Catherine] Designs

I currently have a gallery wall of just pictures in my room. While these are some of my favorite pictures, they are all from college and the wall needs to be updated. I have been out of school for almost two years now and it’s time for a change. I will still keep some of the pictures but I also want to add new ones as well as some prints.

I have talked about [amanda catherine] designs before on here and once again, I’m lusting over her designs. They are simple, bright, fun and inspirational. What more could a girl want.

Here are just a few I may be adding to my gallery wall (when I get around to updating it)

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Things that make me happy tonight:

1. Dinner date with a bestie

2. 4 day work weeks

3. Candles

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Balloons

There is something about balloons.

They bring us back to a childhood like state full of birthday parties and carefree attitudes.

 Today they are used for more than just a child’s birthday party. They have evolved over the years and now come in a rage of sizes, shapes and textures making them perfect to pair with a multitude of different occasions.

 These are just some of my favorite ways to incorporate them.

An engagement session: I love this. The beach, the balloons and the off-centered couple. Adorable.

 

  

A cruise: Boarding a yacht is already exciting, pair that with an amazing collection of colorful balloons and up the ante.

 

A special occassion: Waking up to a room full of balloons on your special day  

 

A Wedding: Under a bridge with bright, huge yellow balloons give this wedding party a private, unforgettable moment before the reception.

 

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  How would you use the modern day balloon?  

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Things that make me happy today:

1. Figuring out my future

2. Seeing the roomies after a weekend away

3. Full DVR

 

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Thoughtful Tuesday

Pretty soon I am going to have to make some big decisions. These decisions have been weighing on me for some time now and I can’t exactly figure out the right thing to do.

I know what my heart wants but it’s conflicting with my mind.

But aren’t you supposed to listen to your heart?

Anyway, with the big decision getting closer and closer, this quote has been constantly on my mind.

 

It’s also one of Taylor’s favorite quotes. Funny how that works, huh? #soulsisters

Maybe I don’t have to have every thing figured out right away.

Maybe if I take one leap the rest will follow.

There is only one way to find out.

 

p.s. How the heck is it already May?! Eeeeeek!

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Things that make me happy today:

1. Taylor Swift

2. Having faith

3. Possibilities

Tags: leap of faith, she took the leap and built her wings on the way downt, taylor swift

Hopefully..

I’m still in Nashville but I wrote this post on Friday. I wish I could give you an update on what I’m doing but alas I am not a psychic. However, I can tell you what I was planning on doing.

This.

 

You see, my friends are all leaving well before my plane takes off.  I don’t have to leave the hotel until around 2PM which means I will conveniently have  all morning and a good portion of the afternoon to relax.

In the sun.

 By the pool.

Pure bliss.

Let’s all cross our fingers this is what I am actually doing.

 

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Things that make me happy today:

1. Mini vacations

2. Seeing old friends

3. Warmth

Tags: nashville, pools, tanning by pool

Where was I?

You may be wondering where I have been. Or not. Either way I’ve been very sick the past few days and could not muster the energy to even look at my computer, let alone get down to blogging.

But I’m back and full of antibiotics.

Thankfully I am feeling better becuase this weekend I am headed on a mini vacation to Nashville and I could not be more excited.

Except for the fact that I have to leave my apartment at 4:30 AM since I have a 6 AM flight. Woof.

I’ve never been and I don’t really know what to except. Any suggestions on where I should go?

Also I’m hoping to stalk run into this old friend of mine:

I think we might meet for coffee on Monday morning. I have a few song ideas to run past her.

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Things that make me happy today:

1. Feeling better

2. Friends

3. My mom

Tags: nashville, taylor swift