Friday, July 31, 2015

August Eve {Friday Favorites}


{O N E} College Football Season
… is just five weeks away! I'm already dreaming of tailgate food and navy/white outfits.  I can't wait to be back in State College cheering on those Nittany Lions! 


{T W O} Get Me This Drink
I love me a good watermelon martini but do prefer tequila over vodka so this recipe looks like perfection in a glass.  Now I just need to find some time to make myself one of these.  Or two.  Or three :)


{T H R E E} Bell's Cave
Stella (whom I lovingly refer to many times as Bell - which my husband is not a fan of) has taken note of a new place at the office - under my desk! Kind of like the eating of our carpet she's recently "noticing" some things she's never noticed before - once she picks up on it once she's hooked - so she's been enjoying late afternoon naps under my desk until it's time to go home.


{F O U R} Kate: The Future Queen
The royal obsession is in full swing as I'm clearly not the only one obsessed with the future queen and this family.  I got SO many comments and questions after posting that I was reading Kate: The Future Queen (you can find it here) that I thought I'd share some of the most asked answers here today.  I'll share a review of the book once I finish but that won't be until I'm back from vacation so… 

Biggest question was if it was more like a gossip magazine or actually truth - verdict: I'm just under 100 pages in and so far it's quite factual and interesting not just speculation.  Secondly, the book covers up until the birth of Prince George.


{F I V E} Fall on the Brain
Like I said Wednesday I am still very much enjoying and happy with summer but I'm slowly getting really excited for fall (once the holidays are over I'm sure I'll be right back to wanting what it's not and craving summer again) but it makes me happy to see some fall clothing starting to appear in the store windows.  

I'm trying to hold off on fall shopping until the end of summer but I couldn't resist this top (under $20!) to wear with leggings and this hat.  Lastly, this dress from loft is so versatile and perfect to handle the weather transition.  
*Loft is having a sale with 50% off select items online/in stores and many would make great fall pieces even though its a "summer" sale*


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




46 comments:

  1. August Eve, how can it be?!?!?! I am in shock summer is almost over, please don't go!!!! I am excited for college and NFL football though, weekends just aren't the same without football. Watermelon martini, yes please!!!! Looks delicious and pretty easy, too!

    Thanks for all the info on the Kate book! I've been stalking err, following her since she started dating Wills. Because you know, I was supposed to marry him, hahaha! I'll have to pick it up now as it sounds so intriguing. Big question, does it share her hair style tips ?!!?!? Boomshakalaka, it's FRIDAY! xoxo

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  2. SO ready for football season to start! Happy Friday!

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  3. I'm getting excited for fall, too! I love everything about fall...the weather, the clothes, etc.!!! Princess Kate is amazing, that book sounds great!
    Have a great weekend!! :)

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  4. Watermelon martinis??? Gimme!!! :) Those sound amazing.
    College football isn't my thing as much as pro football--my husband is already rearing up for the fantasy football season. I jokingly told him that I'm going to be a fantasy football widow lol
    Oh Kate....she's so perfect. I love her!
    Have a great weekend and get in some good snuggles with Stella!

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  5. I can't wait for college football - it's my favorite time of year :) The book sounds really great - need to scoop it up for the plane next week! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  6. I'm thinking about fall too. I'm not necessarily ready for it but I'd like the heat to turn down a bit and to get back into our regular routine with preschool. Looking forward to football too. :)

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  7. I love Kate Middleton, too! She's just so effortlessly gorgeous and she seems like such a genuinely nice person. Also, I can't wait for fall to get here. I love fall fashion!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  8. I am SO excited college football is back in 35 days! Eek! And I think I need to read that book about Kate. After reading The Royal We I'm on a royal kick.

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  9. I just can not believe it is almost August! Seriously where does time go? My husband and I were just saying that we are looking forward to football but at the same time we don't want the summer to end just yet.

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  10. Love the Dutchess! She is always flawless. Of course if I was a princess, I would be too!! Hahah. I'm just soaking up every single moment of summer, cannot even think about the other seasons. I'll be over later to have one those watermelon margaritas on your deck too! :-) Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  11. Kate is perfection! I definitely want to read this book now. Fall is totally on my brain too...I am craving the warmer weather. I love that top and hat! I don't know if I would ever really wear the hat, but I absolutely love the look!

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  12. I'm still in shock that July is over. It flew by, so crazy. Where does time go? Honestly, I'm really looking forward to fall. Mainly, because I'm excited for cooler days. Plus, I love love fall clothing which is already in stores.

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  13. Love that watermelon margarita graphic! So pretty! Happy Friday!

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  14. That is so funny Stella found her spot under your desk! I am going to be so jealous when it's actually fall for y'all and you have adorable fall outfits and it's still 90 degrees here lol I tried to get my mom to get me that Kate book from a big used book store near her, but she couldn't find it and grabbed me a few other ones about them instead. I'll have to let you know how those are!

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  15. I really don't want summer to end, but I am pretty excited for football season again! That watermelon marg sounds amazing!!

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  16. I am SO ready for football season myself, friend, and after today, I could out drink anyone on those watermelon margaritas! Yummy! Have fun on your vacation!!

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  17. You are KIND OF, a little, swaying me towards being okay with Winter approaching but not really. I am just dreading the cold after the awful, never-ending Winter we had.

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  18. I'm ready for football season too! Also, I love that you love the royal family too. I finished The Royal We and now I think I need to put Kate on my list to read!
    Kelsey
    http://www.thepeacockroost.com

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  19. I am so down for watermelon anything, but watermelon margs sound EVEN more amazing! I'd love one of those right about now ;) Also, I'm in love with Kate and I'd kill for her hair. She is basically perfection!

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  20. I can't wait until college football season is here, either! It's 103* in Dallas today and all I'm thinking is, "Bring me football, pumpkins and fall STAT." :)

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  21. Even though Summer is my favorite season of the year, I'm getting a bit anxious for Fall as well. :)

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  22. I just put that book on my reading list! I can't wait! I'm so excited for the weather to cool down for sweaters and scarves!

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  23. YUM! I can definitely get on board with a watermelon marg! Yet I also can't stop thinking about fall! That Nordy's sale really kicked it off for me!

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  24. Getting sooo excited for college football!!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  25. you get to bring your dog to work?! That's amazing!!

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  26. I love Kate so much, she is so elegant and her children are adorable. I find more people who live in the States are more obsessed with the royal family than those in the U.K ha!
    Stella is so cute and taking naps in the middle of the day? The life of a dog hey.
    I love fall so much but considering we haven't had a summer I am hoping it give us some nice weather soon!

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  27. That watermelon margarita looks delicious! And I'll have to check out that book, that's great to hear it has facts and history since let's face it I get most of my news about them from gossip mags. Happy Friday!

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  28. Get me that drink!!! And get me to FALL after I sip on it for the remainder of summer :) Xx.

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  29. Holding off on summer purchases is soooo hard when it's still so hot but I'm with you; gotta save for a little new leather come cooler weather ;) Have a great weekend! And cheers to that cocktail, girl!

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  30. Those watermelon margaritas sound AMAZING! And I definitely need to just download that book to my Kindle like now!

    Happy Friday gurlie <3

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  31. I know nothing about football but LOVE tailgating - it's so much fun. That drink sounds so good, report back if you try it.
    Have a great weekend girl xx

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  32. That drink sounds like perfection in a glass to me too! Stella is too cute under your desk! My dog does the same thing where she'll go on kicks of hitting up random hot spots in our house - the latest is the bathroom floor haha! It's always surprising when I go there and am greeted by her, lol! Hope you have a great weekend! xoxo

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  33. Ummmm I need that watermelon martini... Delish!!! Sounds like the perfect summer drink! Thanks for sharing! Happy Friday!!!

    Xoxox
    www.ManicMakeupGirl.Blogspot.com

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  34. Go Nittany Lions!! You''ll love the rest of the Future Queen!

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  35. Ummmm, I was in Hobby Lobby today and pumpkins and orange and leaves were everywhere. I can't wait for the weather to get cool and crisp. Love that cousin of mine, isn't she gorgeous?!!!

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  36. I'm with you on all of this. I want that drink right this very minutes. On Sunday it was only 68 here and rainy and we pretended it was fall and made soup and wore sweatshirts :)

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  37. That watermelon margarita sounds delicious! Love that Old Navy tunic and only $16?! Crazy!

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  38. Watermelon margaritas! Yes please! Happy weekend, friend!:)

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  39. YASSS football season, so excited!! I'm also excited for all the fall things! Happy Friday!

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  40. That watermelon marg sounds fantastic! I can't believe I'm already dreaming of fall either! Didn't summer just begin?! Have a great weekend, girl!

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  41. I'm getting excited about fall too! The book about Kate Middleton sounds interesting. I have several books about the royal family in my to-read stacks.

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  42. Yaaayy we're getting so close to football season! I'm excited for fall but am actually still enjoying the heat, too :)

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  43. As much as I don't want to admit it, I'm looking forward to Fall too! I feel so guilty saying that haha! The football, the flannels, the FOOTBALL! Hope your weekend is going fantastically.

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  44. Those watermelon margaritas look ah-mazing!!

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  45. That watermelon margarita sounds amazing! And I can't wait for college football either! It's such a fun time of the year with catching up with the games, the tailgating, and the catching up with old friends!

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