Friday, August 7, 2015

Friday Favorites


Keeping things very short and sweet around here today because I am more than ready for the weekend after this busy week (and I was also quite sucked into the Republican presidential debates last night… and a double date with my parents for tacos & margs)…

Think Pink
Katie, a blogger who's blog I love reading gave birth to her darling baby Charlotte a little over a week ago.  Charlotte is now suffering from Meconium Aspiration Syndrome - she's still very sick but making improvements each day.  Yesterday, I made my favorite purchase in a while - one of these pink bracelets to support Charlotte and her parents.  To get one of these bracelets yourself (for just $10), you can visit Katie's friend, Emily's instagram page (here) for more details - so simple! Sending prayers to baby Charlotte and this sweet family.


Recent Makeup Haul 
All my makeup ran out at once.  Well not all but a lot of key items and I decided to try out some new ones too.  I'll do a makeup post in the near future (even though I'm terrible at it!) but my naked pallete ran out and I debated getting some of my favorite colors in just the eyeshadow but the pallet made more sense since I use so many of them (the original will always be my favorite!) and my favorite shade of Nars blush was out so I restocked on that too.

For mascara, I decided to try something new (instead of my usual Benefit They're Real) and went with this one and this to plump up the lashes.  I also ended up with a couple Sephora brand lipsticks that I'm waiting to try out (I've never tried their brand but heard good things) and these hair clips (under $10) that I'm obsessed with.

Beating the Heat 
I don't know about you guys but we had about a nine day heat wave that broke this week.  Too too hot but the weather yesterday (in the low 80's) was finally so refreshing.  A couple (five in the spirit of Fridays) ways to beat this end of summer heat…


+ Dress cool - loose fitting clothes & sun dresses
+ Stay in the air conditioning - head to the movies, mall, bowling, etc.
+ Use those fans
+ Eat ice cream, popsicles, frozen yogurt - anything cool
+ Be IN the water - pool, ocean, lake - take a dip

Kate Spade Monogram Shop
I meant to share this a couple weeks ago when I found out about it (then forgot!) because anything is better with a monogram - Kate Spade now offers monograms on some of their bags.  How perfect!  You can check them out here.


Honeymoon Nostalgia 
Yesterday was our 11 month anniversary and with our anniversary trip very close I've been a little sentimental about our honeymoon (and everything this time last year including the wedding as well as the weeks leading up to it) but with Jennifer Anniston setting off yesterday to her honeymoon to Bora Bora and the OC Housewives this week being in Tahiti and Moorea… I've been reminiscing and SO nostalgic about our wonderful trip.


Bachelor in Paradise - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
I've got a little unplanned TV talk today but I'm really enjoying some of these mindless summer shows (a break from my usual staring at the TV screen for Scandal and such) and some down time…

I am loving finally having an interesting Bachelor franchise to watch - I feel like it's been TOO long since there was something good on.  The Good - My girl, Ashley S!!! I was also excited to see Tenley, Claire and am loving the couplings of Jade/Tanner and Carly/Kirk.  The Bad - Ashley I and her sister… way to much!   The Ugly - It looks like there is lots of drama to come making for a great season.  After the bore of last season, I'm looking forward to how juicy this show looks.  I'm not looking forward to four hours of it each week - that's a little much - but, of course I'll still watch.

Jason Biggs wife (I forget her name) is hysterical! I'm not sure how she got that job on the after show but I'm sorry that I never followed her on instagram before now - hilarious!


Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Making the Team
I can't get enough of this show and it came back last night! (I'm hopefully watching today)  If you need a new mindless show to watch - check it out on CMT - all the past seasons are on their website.  The one plus of my husband being a Cowboys fan is being entertained by the cheerleaders at the games.


And just in case you might be having a bad day… 
How can this not make you smile? This was definitely a favorite this week…


Linking up today with April, Karli, Amanda and Erika… 




31 comments:

  1. I'm glad I'm not te only one staying inside. It's been in the high 90s here so we've stayed inside. We did go to the poop one day as a break from potty training. It's not safe for the kids outside in this heat. I feel bad but not doing it.

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  2. Last weekend I got sucked into watching all last season of DCC...I forgot how good it was! I love some light entertainment...especially in the summer!

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  3. Loving that pink bracelet, and for such a great cause! And YES to yummy drinks and staying in the water - best part about summer!

    Have a fabulous weekend gurlie <3

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  4. It has been so hot here in Louisiana with temps reaching the 100s, so needless to say, I'm very jealous of your 80 temps! Enjoy your weekend!!

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  5. Omg... We are experiencing the heat wave right now, and it's absolutely sweltering!! I've had to dress up this week too so it's a double whammy!! I keep forgetting about the Kate monogram shop too!! That's probably a good thing, lol!!

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  6. Okay what could be much better than Kate Spade AND monograms?
    And I'm also loving those 3 shows as well!!! I've always wanted to go to Bora Bora or Tahiti and every time someone on TV goes, it makes me want it that much more! And i'm with you on the "after show" girl.. she got lucky but she's great!!
    have a wonderful wknd!

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  7. I am so obsessed with Making The Team- I have to hide it!

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  8. Kate Spade with monograms, omg that is amazing!! I haven't watched Bachelor in Paradise yet but I have them DVR'ed, planning on catching up this weekend. Can't wait to get sucked in to another trashy tv show haha. Happy Friday :)

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  9. I was looking at those Kate Spade bags this morning haha. I watched the OC ladies on their trip.. such a beautiful place. I'm still not sure if I like Meghan though. Heather is my favorite, followed by Lizzie. :-) My key makeup items always run out at the same time. I guess that's kind of a good thing. My manager loves that Dior mascara and told me that once you try it, you'll never go back! haha. Have a wonderful weekend!! :-)

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  10. The puppy onesie? SO stinkin' cute! And KS with monograms? Done! What a perfect pair:) Hope you have a great Friday, sweet girl!

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  11. Girl, you and I are going to start chatting about DCC because that show is bomb dot com and it's always so sad when vets don't make it back! I can't wait to dig into the season! Happy Friday!

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  12. I did not know Kate Spade did monograms! That's a game changer! :)

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  13. Kate Spade MONOGRAMS!!!!!!!!! AHHHH!!!!! How did I not know this. I must have!!

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  14. My husband is a huge Cowboys fan too & I love that show! I normally only watch it when I find a marathon but it's fun to watch!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  15. Kate Spade is now offering monograms?! Yikes, that could be dangerous knowledge to have. :) Thanks for letting me know about those bracelets, I'm all about supporting our fellow bloggers when they need it. Isn't Bach in Paradise absolutely hysterical?! I was cracking up all last week about it. Hope you have a nice weekend!

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  16. Love the kate spade monograms.

    Praying for Charlotte and her fam. Cute bracelets!

    I'm already sucked into BIP. Tanner and Jade are super cute, and Kirk and Carly are like Barbie and Ken haha.

    have a good weekend Christina!

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  17. I'm loving Bachelor in Paradise as well!! I wasn't too excited about it after last summer's season, but this one looks like it's going to be good. Plus, I just love Tenley! However, our Tivo didn't pick up the after show for some reason so we missed it! I was soooo upset!

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  18. Those bracelets are so pretty, as is that Kate Spade! *heart eyes emoji* The crazy Seattle heat wave finally broke too and I was so happy! Have a great weekend!

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  19. I can't wait to watch Bachelor in Paradise (have to wait a few weeks as I live in the U.K so need to find a decent link to watch it on) The Bachelorette bored me this last season so I hope this is more drama filled.
    Nothing better than a pool day and alcohol when the weather is hot hot hot!
    Have a good weekend!

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  20. Oh my goodness monogramming Kate Spade bags!? We had to call it a night after 1 hour of the debate in order to get some decent sleep but wanted to stick it out the whole time lol

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  21. I seriously couldn't get over how beautiful Moorea was on the Real Housewives, and those huts on the water were beautiful! I love mindless TV during the summer too! We've been sucked into Big Brother lately and it's just so terribly awesome.

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  22. I'm watching Bachelor in Paradise, too! The previews for the upcoming season made it look like Ashley I was pregnant. She's such a drama queen!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  23. I did not know Kate spade now monograms. Uh oh! Hide the wallet so I don't buy a monogrammed wallet!

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  24. Happy Friday Christina! 😀🌴🌺

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  25. You need to read Jennie Mollen (jason Biggs wife)'s book, I like you just the way I am. Hands down the funniest book I have ever read.

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  26. I LOVE Making the Team and always look forward to when it starts!! I haven't watched the first episode either but I can't wait to! Hope you have a great weekend!!

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  27. PUPPIES IN PJ'S = EVERYTHING!! I love Bachelor in Paradise so much. It's such a nutty concept, but I get so sucked in! Hope you're having a great weekend lady! xo

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  28. we are (finally) getting cable Tuesday, and I've been looking forward to watching Bachelor in Paradise and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders making the team.

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  29. I looove Kate Spade and they are making it even harder for me to resist buying everything!!

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  30. omg i can't believe i haven't heard about the KS monogram--thanks for sharing that one with us. i love that dallas cheerleader show--i knew someone that auditioned twice for it and i made her tell me in detail all about it. i just did 2 big sephora hauls and love seeing what girls get in their lists! the next time you run out, feel free to let me know if you need product reccs.

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  31. It's been so hot here too, I've been living in skirts! That dog in the onesie is hilarious!

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