September 30, 2013

My Weekend + Links


This past weekend I went to Jacksonville to celebrate a wonderful friend of mine's upcoming wedding day. The wonderful couple are the two in the photo below.



To say that I loved every minute of the trip would be an understatement. I got to spend time with some of my favorite people and just have good quality friend time. This also means I didn't get around to taking snaps of my outfits, so instead of a fashion post I leave you with some inspiring links, a few must watch shows/movies and other random links found on the web.

Inspiration for Twenty-Somethings

...because i'm a twentysomething - a great reminder to not compare yourself to other twentysomethings and to live your life the way you want to, not the way society says you should
To Change the World, Fear Means Go - basically a great post about really living up to the statement that if it scares you, you should do it.

UGA Happiness

Mark Rich gets emotional after Georgia's win over LSU - the interview shows why my alma mater has stuck beside this amazing coach and man...he has a true emotional investment in his players

Recently Watched

Veronica Mars - one of my all time favorite shows that was cancelled in 2007; it's now being made into a movie thanks to fans who gave money via Kickstart to get the project funded
42 - The Jackie Robinson story, I vote a must see and one of my favorite current movies out
Beautiful Creatures - I walked in expecting one thing and ended up with something completely different...not my favorite movie but worth the Redbox rental
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September 24, 2013

Print Love


Ever have a week where your Tuesday feels like a Friday? I am having one of those weeks. Work is crazy busy, which is a good thing, but limits my ability to work on the blog. So since it was dark when I got home last night and no outfit pictures were taken I leave you with some prints that I am wanting to grab in order to make a gallery wall.

 
 



 
 
 
First | Second | Third | Fourth | Fifth | Sixth
 
Which one is your favorite? Do you have another place to find fun prints, if so please share.
 
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September 20, 2013

{{{ Stripes, Florals & Leopards, Oh My }}}



Jenna Lyons hit the nail on head when she declared leopard as a neutral, I agree completely. 



My idea for the outfit came from this post by the lovely Hallie. She went with different color palletes but for my first time out I decided to stick with a common color. I will get her guts one day! 


I searched high and low for these leopard flats and when I found them at Marshalls, of all places, I was elated. I snatched them up and they have been my absolute favorite flats to pair when I need a quick pick.


The ring was a college graduation gift from my parents, it matches my necklace they got me for my high school graduation. I love it because it is a great addition to my ever growing desire to mix gold and silver. 


 Blazer: J. Crew (Factory Version) Blouse: Gap Factory (similar) Pants: Loft (similar)  Shoes: Bandalino Bag: Dooney & Bourke (similar) Shades: Ray-Ban
Necklace: Gift, Forever 21 (worn as bracelet, similar) Rings: Gifts Watch: Michael Kors 

I am a big fan of Bloglovin' and thought I needed to add that as a source for you all to follow along. So to the right you will find the button to follow along there! Thanks for stopping by. 
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September 19, 2013

TRY IT FIRST: Pumpkin Ravioli Review + New Recipe


I am going to be 100% honest here since I feel that is the best policy. I ran to TJMaxx to purchase some pretty bowls before I started making this ravioli. I wanted camera ready bowls, thankfully I already had pretty gorgeous measure cups. 


I knew this would be a process but I wasn't aware that it would be messy. As evident in the picture below, I created quite a mess! I was lucky enough to score a pasta machine from my friend Thomas which helped flatten out the ravioli. I also used a glass for small pieces (maybe a little much but I call it resourceful). 


The filling was the easiest part since the pumpkin came from a can. Deciding the quantity to go in the middle of each ravioli proved to be a task but once you got the hand out if things start to run a little smoother.


The finished product drizzled with browned butter, rosemary and thyme add the finishing touches to this meal and created a delicious aroma in the apartment. 


Overall I had such a fun time making this and learned quite a bit along the way. I thoroughly  enjoyed the process but I am going with some a little less complicated for next week's post. 

FRENCH TOAST, the mecca of my childhood. My grandpa and great-grandma made it like no one else can. After asking a friend for a new recipe she handed me this one from Annie Eats. So next week I will review the process and my final thoughts on if Anni's measurs up to my family's french toast. 
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September 18, 2013

{{{ Navy Is My New Black }}}

 
 
I have a new long standing love for the color navy. The fact that is a becoming the new neutral to wear with everything, well that just makes my love for navy grow. Be prepared to see navy pants, skirts, dress and anything else I can get my hands on.


I just got this jacket a few weeks ago but it is already my go to when I need to add a pop of color or layer for my artic like office temperatures. I am sure it will make a few more appearances here.  

 
Jacket: Gap (On Sale) Dress: Asos (On Sale) Belt: Banana Republic (similar) 
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (old)  Necklaces: Family Gift (old) Town  & Reese (Similar) 
Shades: Ray-Ban
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