Who doesn't love a sale? For 3 days only get 25-30% off at the Shopbop MAINEVENT sale. I've pulled 20 things are mix and matchable AND work perfectly for transition weather, layering, and with staples you might have in your closet. The best thing about my selections? Lots of these are ALREADY on sale! So that means even EXTRA savings. Simply click on each image in the lookbook to shop. Don't forget to use code MAINEVENT16 at … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Bethenny Frankel
If you're in the market for an apartment in the NYC area, this gem is available. It's Bethenny Frankel's Tribeca Loft apartment that she won from her divorce settlement. It's only a mere $6.95 million! But if it's not on your radar right now, what you can do is take some design and decor inspiration from it. The RHONY star and entrepreneur has great style. It's a clean minimalist look. Simple, crisp, and a good reminder that sometimes … [Read more...]
Must Have Bags
I couldn't go today without acknowledging it. It's national handbag day. Yes, we can all agree there's now a day for EVERYTHING, and some ridiculous things. But this is not a ridiculous one. Hail to the handbag, yes I said that. Why do I love them so much? I really can't answer that other than I've loved bags and looking pretty from a young age. Bags I think are an accessory that can be as powerful as our outfit, can define how we … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Crimson and Cream Shooters
This weekend marks the infamous Cotton Bowl, otherwise known as the Red River Shootout, or most commonly thought of as OU/TX weekend. Where the University of Oklahoma hash it out on the football field, amidst the Texas State Fair with Texas. It's a big deal around here. So I thought it be appropriate that we have our own shoot out, or "shooters". {wink!} Crimson and Cream Shooters to be exact. If you're sitting around, having some friends … [Read more...]
Bedroom Closet Essentials
If you follow me on Pinterest, you know that my favorite board is Closets. Don't even get me started how much I love em! Last week I shared some dreamy bedroom closets, spare bedrooms that have been converted to dressing rooms. Remember it HERE? Because let's face it. Who has an extra 1,000 square feet of closet space? This idea is something many people can do if they have a spare bedroom that they aren't using as an office or a guest room. … [Read more...]
How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds
Tis the season for pumpkin seeds and roasting them. And because today is national pumpkin seed day..... Here you go! Thank you friends from Cooking Light. … [Read more...]
How To Deal With High Stress In 10 Steps
We all have days that are considerably more challenging and stressful than others. Don't you agree? Even seasons in the year... with sports, schools, kids, certain times seem to have a higher level of stress than others. And we all know that unfortunately, stress is hard on both the mind and body. Too many high stress days can really take its toll. And what’s worse, you could even become so used to being in this “high state of alert” … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Crowned Ginger
What are my favorite words when it comes to cooking, entertaining, drink prep? LIFE? Give me EASY. I want EASY. Why? Because I don't have time for complicated things. Don't get me wrong. I will spend time on things that are worth it and put in my energy where it's necessary and makes a difference. But fall to me is busy. Let me correct that. "Abundantly scheduled". Sometimes a simple twist on a "usual" can be a wowzer of a … [Read more...]
Decor: Bedroom Closets and How To Create One For Yourself
Wardrobe Rooms, dressing rooms, glamour closets, I love to call them BABE CAVES..... whatever you want to call them, our master closet/dressing room I feel like has taken on the main stage in the home in many women's lives. I don't recall closets and "dressing rooms" being as big of a deal growing up as they are today. It was only for the "rich and famous" that these feminine caves of wardrobes were such a thing. So what is one to do if … [Read more...]
Wear This: The Choker
I'm all choked up about it. HA! Get it? Choked up? I'm talking about the choker. I remember wearing a brass one believe it or not in high school with a rayon pink blouse and a white mini skirt. It was one of my favorite outfits. Some things never change right? {wink!} This isn't my first preach on the choker. I've actually been a fan of them since last year but they're really making their way on the forefront in a major way this … [Read more...]
