Growing Up...

With my birthday fast approaching I've come to the realization that it's time to start adding more classic/preppy items into my wardrobe. No, I'm not going to pitch my leggings, motorcycle inspired jacket, and distressed jean. I'm just not going to actively buy anything else like that. I don't want to be one of those 30 year olds who everyone laughs at cause she's still holding on to the "good ol'days" by dressing like a trendy 20 year old.

So, starting tonight (I'm on Lilly and Vinyard Vines as I blog -lol-) I'm added cute and key pieces that every lady should have in her wardrobe no matter her age. You know things that look good if you 5 or 95. Things that were popular in the 50's-forever.

I've also decided to blog about my purchases and help any other princess out there getting ready to make this transition (from college to the "real world"). I want to make sure that you all know I'm not like 180ing my whole wardrobe, no the 'fun' and trendy pieces will always be apart of my wardrobe just not as big of a part as they have been.

If you want some great inspiration to start with your own forever wardrobe check out this article its awesome! 50 Things Every Brit Girl Should Own

This is what I've purchased so far.
Vineyard Vines








Lilly Pulitzer



♥ B

Ladies, Buy This Book Now...

Trapped in the Magic Mirror

It is sooo amazing!!! You seriously won't regret it! I just started and I can't put it down.

♥ B

That's It...

"Oh, and, personally, I find something very warm,intriguing and deeply romantic, in the true sense of that word, in the idea of wearing a piece of jewelry someone over 100 years ago, and many in between, wore.

I would love to think of those people and their lives; their hopes and dreams, their trials and tribulations, their secrets, all embedded in that ring. Oh, the history that ring could tell if only it could talk....."

That quote was said by veniceparrish on a Steampunk forum .

It sums up perfectly why I loooooooooooooove vintage jewelry especially in the from of E-Rings. When I read that I literally said "YES!!! that's it that's exactly it!"

Thoughts ladies??

♥ B

Random...

Tonight the BF surprised me with roses. I know I normally hate surprises but really I only hate the non-random kind, you know the ones where someone says "Oh, I can't wait for your birthday its going to be awesome!!!" Those I hate cause they make me feel out of the loop and I can think of nothing else but way to figure out what's going on!!! But random surprises are always nice.



Here's hoping all of you get some fun random surprises this week. And if you don't have a DH or BF to buy you them (or even if you do) then buy yourself a little random surprise!!!

♥ B

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)

So, recently I've been getting back on track with God and growing closer to him and stronger in him.

This path hasn't been so easy. The main thing God is leading me to charge is one of my fav past times...gossip! Ladies this is a BIG one for me! How I'm working on it is everything time I think something negetive about another person I pause and force myself to say one positive thing about that person. Sometimes thats WAAAAY easier said then done. But I'm doing it.

As, part of my spiritual growth I decided that I would dedicate part of my drive to spending time with him. For me this means that any time I'm driving to a place (school, home, the mall, no matter how far or close it is) I listen to either one of my Reliant K CDs or I put on my local Christian station. Since I'm all about balance on the way back I listen to whatever I feel like it. I've been doing this for a little over a month now and I have to say it has really made a difference. I'm not going to lie there have been days where I def didn't want to do it but in the end I always glad I gave God some of my day.

Today was a perfect example of this, I heard this song and I felt God saying "listen these are the words I want to say to you." After that I left really strongly that he wanted me to share it with my readers too. I really encorage all of you to take part of you day and give it up to God. If you don't believe in him then give up part of your day to meditate and just be still.



God really does have some awesome things planned for all of us. And I for one want to make sure I stay on his path so I get the best! I want more then 2nd best which is where only listening to our plans gets us.

I'm trying to live everyday being the happy, fun, kind, and godly woman God wants me to be. To me Kristin Chenoweth embodies all those things so whenever I'm feeling a little lost I just think how would Kristin respond. Now, I'm not saying God wants us all to be the same but personally, those characteristics are what feels right for me.



Sooo pretty and such an amazing woman!

I pray that all of you figure out and become the great woman God wants you to be!
♥ B

Week 1 of Grad School Down...

LOVE her!

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How Embrassing...

I got inspired by this video and thought it'd be fun if all of us write down our most embarrassing moment from High School (God knows we all have them -lol-). I think it's a good reminder that even when we think the world is going to end, that it in fact doesn't; life goes on. We live, learn and after it's all over we can look back and have a good laugh about it all!

First day of high school, I'm looking uber cute. I have on heels, a skirt, and a cute top. I was looking good! I mean had to impress those hott older boys (hehe). I had a tennis match after school that day so not only did I have to carry my purse which was overflowing with my pretty, new school supplies but also I had to carry my big ol' tennis bag. Well, as I was strutting through the doors for the very first time my clumsiness struck! That's right those cute heels got stuck on the strap of my big ol' tennis bag and down I tumbled! I fell flat on my face and all of this happened right in front of a groups of Senior girls... Hey! what can I say I know how to make an entrance!

I now hate tennis and am pretty sure that was the last day I ever play -lol- But I didn't sit there and cry, or run the opposite way and hide. No, I just got up, held my head high, and continued to strut into school = ) Once, I was safely at lunch though I did a lot of freaking out to my friends -lol-

Ladies now it's your turn!!! Either comment your embarrassing story or blog about it! If you choose to blog about it make sure you leave a comment and link back to me so I know and can read it =)

Oh, and Emma you're sooo participating!!! If you don't write you're own story I'll write one for you =p

♥ B