A Few Things

1.  I cannot believe it has been over a year since I've updated this thing.  My apologies, but I have a good excuse!  If you read my blog, then you know I had enrolled in cosmetology school.  Well, drum roll please....I am now a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Colorado!  I recently started working at Charmaine's Bella and Colour Salon and loving every minute of it!  If you live in the Denver area I'd love to see you at the salon and do your hair!  Shameless promoting.

2.  I get to marry this handsome devil in six months.  He is the love of my life, my soulmate, my partner in crime, and my best friend.  He lets me be me, supports me in everything I do and he makes me smile more than anything in the entire world.  (Bonus, he snuggles with Riley, but don't tell him I told you).  

3.  I tried being brunette for awhile, (well, only about a month) and decided blondes have more fun.  Unfortunately, I'm in a strawberry blonde phase right now.  Word of advice, don't go super dark unless you're ready to commit to it for awhile.  If you need to go back to blonde, give your self plenty of time so you don't damage your hair too much.  My goal is to be blonde by my wedding in November, so I gave myself almost 8 months to gradually go lighter.  

4.  This shirt.  Need I say more?! 

For those that don't know. Rafael Nadal was my first love. 

 I flew to Mallorca while studying in Valencia, Spain just in hopes that we'd bump into each other. 

 (A girl can dream, right?) 

5.  My favorite team is back in the playoffs after a very long hiatus (looking at you Joe Sacco).  I was fortunate enough to go to game one against the Minnesota Wild and wow, what a game!  A win in overtime after being down 2 goals in the third period.  Doesn't get much better than that.  

Fashion Friday: Chevron

I love, love, love a good Chevron print.  It's intriguing, yet simple.  It's modern, yet classic.  It works great as an accent piece for an outfit or room, or as the main focal point.

The chevron print adds a modern feel to an otherwise traditional room.

Simple accent.

 Can't talk about chevron without talking about Missoni.

Two trends in one.  Chevron and ombre. 

 Great accent wall.

I love everything about this look.

Since a chevron print is so simple, you can pair it with other prints.

A simple dress.  This would look great with a black leather jacket, black tights and boots for day.  Take off the jacket and add black pumps for day to night.

Another example of two and one incorporating chevron and sequins.  And gold and black chevron?  I die for this dress!

5 Things

Sorry to disappoint, but no Awkward and Awesome today.  Nothing awkward to report.  However, I do have an awesome story about the love of my life, Riley.  As most of you know, Riley is my dog (who's birthday happens to be today..Happy Birthday!).  Anyway, the other night, I was sitting in a recliner when he put his paws on me to say hi.  He then proceeded to climb up and curl up with me on the chair.  This was probably the most adorable thing he has ever done because he's never done anything like that.  He is usually quite dominant and wants his own space, but not this particular night.  He melted me heart. 

I think this is such a great look.  Comfy, yet fashionable and dressed up.  

And proud of it!

This room is great on so many levels.

Plantain chips.  If you've never had them, I insist you try them.  They taste like potato chips, but they are better for you! 

Fashion Friday- Boyfriend Blazers

So before we begin talking about fashion, I need to have a diva moment.  This morning I went to this great local coffee shop in Frisco.  Ordered my usual, large, iced vanilla latte with skim milk.  Yeah, definitely not skim milk.  Disappointing, but oh well.  Ok, enough of that!

Today we're talking about boyfriends, boyfriend blazers that is!  Some of you might find your boyfriend to me a great fashion accessory, but not me!  Give me a blazer and I'm good to go!  Blazers have become my go-to fashion piece.  As you know, Kim Kardashian is a fashion inspiration for me, so and she rocks blazers all the time.  It's so easy to replicate.  They also make you look so put together with very little effort.  Finally, they're great for layering once it starts getting cooler.  Sorry for the picture overload, but I love boyfriend blazers!!!

This was for a photo shoot with my dear friend Jacquelyn. Check her out!! 

Blazer, shoes, tank:Target; Necklace, skirt:F21

Blazer with leggings (in Central Park nonetheless!)

It's safe to say I've worn an outfit very similar to this.  And those boots...to die!!

Boyfriend blazer with boyfriend jeans.  So simple, yet so classy.

A striped blazer is on my wish list for fall!

Love Kourtney's outfit, especially the animal print. 

I would wear this for traveling. 

Do you like boyfriend blazers?  Do you think it's a trend that is here to stay?  I sure hope so!  

Now off to enjoy the last weekend of summer.  Happy Labor Day everyone!!

Waiting on the Weekend

Shirt: Rue 21, Jeans: Charlotte Russe, Watch: Kohl's, Earring: Claire's

Is it Friday yet?  No?  It's only Tuesday?!  I live for weekends, but honestly, who doesn't?  While everyone on the East coast was waiting for Irene, I was soaking up the sunshine in Denver.  

Saturday I went shopping and bought a gold watch at Kohl's.  It's exactly what I've been looking for.  A little bling, and only $20!  Doesn't get any better.

That night I met up with my good friend Lauren and we had a delicious dinner at Elephant bar.

After, we picked up her brother and went on an adventure to downtown Denver, where we had a fabulous time (and I lost my planking virginity).

Sunday consisted of a little bit of studying for the GMAT.  The math section is so overwhelming! 

Sunday afternoon I had a golf date with my dad to try out my new clubs.  This was the first golf outing where I didn't wanna throw my clubs or kill myself!

Hope you all had a great weekend!  Now we get to look forward to a 3 day weekend! (Well, not me, so enjoy it for me!)

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Can't believe it's time for another Awkward and Awesome Thursday!!

Awkward:

• Wearing a skirt on a windy day and giving the Budweiser delivery drivers a free show.  That's how we roll over at Coors.  "This butt's, err Bud's for you."
• So last week I told you about those awesome new shoes I got.  Well, naturally I decided to wear them out Friday night.  I paired the booties with skinny jeans and a flowy top.  Relatively casual, but not according to these Breckenridge peeps.  You should have seen the looks I got.  Which, I guess when it comes to fashion in a place like this, means I did something right.  At least that's what I'll keep telling myself.
• Someone searching "Fedora's for big heads" and being brought to my blog.  Yeah, yeah I have a big head, what're you gonna do about it!
• Getting a text message from a someone Saturday night and having no idea who it is.  Then, about an hour remembering who it is, but feeling so bad for not remembering said person, and not texting them back.  Oops!

Awesome:

• So while I was getting all those weird looks about my fabulous outfit, I did get one girl that loved it.  She was from Denver...obvi...
• Bringing out my inner fashionista!  I have this dress that I'm not really feeling, so I decided to wear it as a skirt.  I wish I had pictures to go along with all my outfit awkward/awesome moments.  Sorry!
• This shirt!  Cause I mean let's be honest, running does suck.  Even if you choose to run like I do, it still sucks.  Until afterward, and then you can't wait to go again.  
• My amazingly supportive friends.  I have to host a lot of events in bars and it can be pretty awkward, but luckily I have friends that try to make it whenever they can.  I've even scheduled events to fit their schedules!
• How I Met Your Mother.  I just finished season 5.  If you've never seen it, get your priorities straight!  My Avs friends will appreciate that I just saw the Bang Bang Dance episode in its entirety.  

• Rafael Nadal on David Letterman.  The guy is one the of top tennis players in the world, yet he has remained so humble.  And he is the face of Armani.  And, he has an autobiography.  I need to get that asap!!! Since he's the love of my life and all.  When I studied abroad in Spain, I went to Majorca just in hopes I would meet him and we would fall madly in love.  Ok not really, but it definitely was a factor we took into consideration!

Lovin' It

I spend a lot of time driving and get pretty bored.  So today while I was driving I started thinking about new blog ideas and thought about doing things I'm loving at the moment.


I give you,  "Lovin' it." 

1. Toms shoes.  I buy a pair, they give a pair to someone in need.  'Nough said! (And they're super confortable and more appropriate than flip flops when I running around liquor stores for work)

2. Colorado peaches and corn on the cob.  Oh so juicy and delicious!  I've never had a Georgia peach, but I'm on the record saying I bet Colorado peaches are better!

3. Summer in Summit County. Up here you come for the winter and stay for the summer!  Can it stay like this year round?? Please?

4. Gym time.  Finally got my butt back into the gym after a long hiatus.

5. Waking up my brain.  I've been studying for the GMAT so I can start taking classes for my Masters degree and boy, my brain has been on autopilot since graduation.  

6. Happy hour on a great deck.  Like I said, summers are unreal up here so gots to take advatage!

7. The Daybook.  My favorite-est blog!

8. Nature.  I'm more a "city girl," but figure I gotta take advantage of living in the mountains.  I went hiking this weekend and it was so nice to be outside in the sunshine.  However, my lungs were on fire! Guess I'm not quite acclimated to the altitude (after 10 months!)

Obsessed...

So last week for "Fashion Friday" I talked about my love for tribal prints.  Well, I came across Ashley Tisdale in this All Saints dress and I am obsessed!  I love the print, I love the colors, I love the sequins.  I love it all.  I also think the styling is on point because it lets the dress speak for itself.  If you're as obsessed with this dress as I am you can get it here.  And bonus it's on sale!

Fashion Friday Trifecta

Yesterday I combined three of my favorite "Fashion Friday" trends. I found this maxi dress at TJ Maxx for $20 and I absolutely love it.  It's so comfortable and easy to wear.  It is cinched in the waist, but I belted it with a tan braided belt that I found at a consignment store to give it some detail and texture.  Finally, I was having a bad hair day so I wore this  fedora  that I found at TJ Maxx that is just big enough to fit my head :)

Fashion Friday - Maxi Dresses

I have loved the maxi dress trend for quite some time now, but hadn't been able to find one that I liked, or that was long enough.  I finally found one and wore it today.  It probably because dresses are a rarity in Breckenridge, but I haven't gotten that many compliments on my clothes since living here.  It could also be that it was fun, flirty, colorful...the exact opposite of my usual wardrobe choice.  Either way, I'm definitely going to go buy a couple more because they're great for summer.  Although dresses look incredibly put together, they're the easiest thing to throw on.  

I love the jean jacket, especially because it hits right at her waist

This is similar to the maxi I bought, and I paired it with a belt as well to accentuate my waist

Can't go wrong with a simple black maxi

Fashion Friday - Fedoras

Fedoras, specifically straw fedoras are HUGE right now!  They are so effortless, and make outfits look pulled together.  The best part is that they are a chic, fashionable way to hide a bad hair day.  I always wear baseball caps when I'm having a bad hair day, but the goal is to find a fedora that will fit my big head!
                                               
                           Her hair looks great with the fedora

I love the braid!

Loving this whole look!  

My take on a fedora, MJ style!

Fashion Friday-Wedges

Wedges have got to be my favorite item of footwear at the moment! Wedges are definitely the most comfortable heel out there since they give so much support. My only wish is that there were more wedges out there that don't have a 4 inch heel. I love wearing heels, but seeing as I'm already 5'9", I don't like to tower over people all the time. I have one pair, Tahari, that have a 2.5 inch heel and they're fantastic! What do you think about tall girls adding additional height?

These are the Tahari wedges that I live in!

Check out Rachel Zoe's picks on www.piperlime.com

Fashion Friday- Belts

I absolutely love fashion. Unfortunately, I live in a city (and state for that matter) that doesn't really appreciate fashion. Even if I just wear heels people ask me "What's the special occasion?" Can't a girl just wear a cute pair of shoes without any alterior motives? Part of the problem could be that I'm already 5'9" so to some people, heels might be a bit excessive. Anyway, enough venting. Every Friday I will post something related to fashion. It might be a trend I'm wearing, or could be a trend that I love, but could never pull off.

Right now I am bananas (my ode to a fashion icon, Rachel Zoe) for belted dresses and rompers. I tend to stick to dark, neutral colors, but for this summer I love floral dresses with a brown belt. Living in the mountains it's imperative to always have a cardigan or light jacket with you since its "never summer" here. You could belt the dress and wear the cardigan on top, or put the belt over the cardigan. The best part of belting the dress is that it's flattering on everyone because you place the belt at the smallest part of your waist. I saw this outfit at the J. Crew outlet, but it was way too expensive. I loved this outfit so I took the picture for future inspiration.




I also think belted rompers are fabulous. Unfortunately, my legs are too long to pull off this look. However, I love how this work for Kim Kardashian. Her waist looks SO tiny! (Warning: The Kardashian are my numero uno fashion inspiration so I imagine there will be a lot of pictures of their outfits on here).



My final look is something I could definitely see myself wearing. Like I said, I love wearing dark colors. People always want me to wear my color, but for me dark colors are easy and I feel comfortable, yet sexy in them. Again, the belt makes her waist look itty bitty!