Niagara Falls, NY.. trip recap:

Hello my beautiful bloggers!

I am so sorry that I have not been writing..

It's been weeks, hasn't it?

Well I went through a lot in these past weeks, my brother's 17th Birthday was on February 6th, so I celebrated that, I can't believe he is getting older! It makes me sad.. I wish he was still ten, and played with toy trucks, and played with bugs!

I then left for Pennsylvania, to see my boyfriend; I ended up flying in on his Birthday! What a great birthday present, huh? My Popeye (that's what I call my boyfriend cause he has really really big muscular arms) turned the big ol' 26! I landed there pretty late, so we went out to dinner, hello Olive Garden. Then back to his place to open a few small gifts I got him. The the next few days we saw friends, went bowling, went to a western/country bar that had a bull, went out to eat, watched movies, played in the snow, etc! Then it was off to Niagara Falls for Valentines Day, he surprised me with the most gorgeous ring! It was just a gift, but a beautiful one! We went to lunch at a really tasty hole-in-the-wall Pizza joint, I ordered pasta, he ordered a large pie. Then for dinner we went to TGI Fridays, which was really good! We saw the Falls on the United States side; this summer we are going to go to Canada's side! Let me just say, it is very cold! Everything was iced and snowed over, it was such a fun experience! It was one of the coolest places I've been! Note to self, if you want to see the Falls at night, go to Canada's side; you can barely see anything on the United States side. After our few days at the Falls, we ended up driving back, I loved driving through Buffalo, NY. I think it was really pretty, but that was probably because of the snow. I did like seeing all the Buffalo's on the side of the road! (There really are Buffalo's there!) The drive back was really fun. I love getting off the interstate, and driving on back roads, seeing all the old barns, gorgeous farm houses, cows in the snow, wind mills, nature. Perfect for whipping out the camera!

After I left Pennsylvania, it was time to celebrate my dad's birthday, he turned 52 years old! He's an old fart, huh? Not really, he still has a while to go! We went to Florida for the day, it went from being happy to all of a sudden throwing the GPS out the window! I guess that old age was kickin' in... oh birthday's, they are so fun!

Anyways here's some pictures from my trip to Pennsylvania, and New York!

Have you ever been to Niagara Falls?

What did you think of them?

 Which side were you on? 

Valentines Day, Etsy Style

Valentines Day,

 Etsy Style!

I just love going on Etsy, and seeing all the 'Valentines Day', 'Love', 'Be Mine', Red and Pink stuff..

......You know what all that stuff means right?

It means, it's that time of the year, when you have to go sweat your ass off trying to go find your significant other something --- and it also means CANDY HEARTS! Yay yay yay!

I really do love the whole 'Valentines Day' thing, but I really do not like how you have to go buy lots of stuff, for what..., and guys are just so hard to buy for, what do you get a man?

All I want is some wild flowers, and some candy.

...Okay, I lied, what I really want is:

A ring,

A new cell phone, preferably a cool IPhone (so I can be cool).

Angel Food Cake,

A Trip to the Bahamas,

A new bathing suit,

A watch like this,

To adopt an old kitty from and the Animal Shelter.. and a dog, and a rabbit..and and and..

Yeah, those are some fun gifts!

Why can't I get gifts like that?

But to me, Valentines Day isn't all about that material stuff..

It's about being with that special someone, being in love, all happy, and cuddling in bed eating a nice Valentines Day breakfast!

On a lighter note, Etsy does have some of the sweetest stuff just for this lovely holiday!

Mens Bow Tie



Heart Wreath



I love you ribbon

Twine

Heart Earrings

Love Ring



Valentines Day Card



 What would you like to receive on this sweet, loving, happy, holding we call Valentines Day?

What do you plan on getting your special someone?

Hello Date Night

Sometimes I wish I lived in the city, so I could get all dressed up for Date Night..

One day,

I will go out on Date Night,

and wear something as gorgeous at this; like an elegant dress, with beautiful red lips, don't forget that adorable clutch, and some nude heels!

Bring on the dates!

Pleated strapless dress, Mar Y Sol clutch hand bag,

DOLCE & GABBANA MAKEUP Classic Cream Lipstick Cosmopolitan, £22Lumiani Kristen Nude Leather - 6pm.com, $45

 

Then again, Valentines Day is coming up,

 maybe I could wear something like this, then?

Time to refresh!

That's right,

 it's time to do a little cleaning!

I guess I consider this my 'spring cleaning' time.

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I finally went through all my drawers, and closets, and whatever I haven't worn in over 6-8 months, is going! And if I can't fit in it, it's going; for instance, I will never ever be able to fit in a size 0-2 skirt again, ha! So if your that skinny, lucky you! There were also some other skirts and dresses I love looking at, but I only wore them a handful of times, so I need to give them to girls that will love them! 

It feels so good to just get rid of stuff- I feel clutter-free, stress less, rejuvenated! 

I guess what I'm trying to say is, I feel better, it feels so good to not have much, and to be organized.  

And hey, I think of it as "get rid of the old, and something new will come".

Hello spring clothes!

Just kidding, I'm going to keep my 'buying' on the down low for awhile.

What about you?

Do you have a lot of unworn clothes?

 Do you donate?

 Are you organized? 

Bye bye cute dresses,

 I'd say I'm going to miss you......

 but the truth is, I wont even know your gone.

Lazy kinda day

It's quite a foggy morning,

 the air is warm, but the light breeze makes for a good chill.. 

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Kinda makes me wish I back in bed, all cuddled up, with a good book.

Tank,

J.Crew crew pants,

TOMS ,

Pearls,

Linen shawl,

Pauline's Pretty Throw

Cuffs & Bling

My mum has been looking for a cuff for awhile now,

 and needless to say,

 I think I might have found some she just might like, (she might just get one of these beauties for her birthday coming up in a couple of months).

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My favorite is the Cheetah Print Cuff, you could wear it with anything,

 a little black dress,

 jeans and a white-t,

 a long sleeve button down with khakis, 

 even some lingerie..  

Coach jewelry, $118Coach jewelry, $178Alexander McQueen enamel bangle, £145Alexander McQueen enamel bangle, £145Coach jewelry, $148Vince Camuto cuff bracelet, $98Vince Camuto gold bangle, $88AZ Collection cuff bracelet, $328Vince Camuto black cuff bracelet, $38Coach jewelry, $98

Beware, you might get hungry.

Hello Whole Foods in Charleston, SC. 

Every time I visit this place, I always have an empty stomach, NOT GOOD!

All the fruit always looks so delicious as you walk through the front doors of the market, beware of all the samples everywhere, do not dare walk past the pizza, you might end up ordering a slice or maybe a whole pie, and whatever you do, do not, I mean do not walk past the deserts! Nothing like dipped Strawberries, tasty fruit cakes, Truffles, Creme Tarts.. mmm, mmm, mmm!  (I did however splurge on a Blueberry Muffin, I just couldn't help it!) Now for the salad bar, go for it! It's always fresh, and they also have many sides which are fattening, but oh-so-tasty! Like Sliced Red Skin Potatoes, String Beans with almonds, Sliced Carrots, Wild Rice, Macaroni-n-cheese..mmmm! I'm making myself sooo hungry right now! Thank goodness I'm no longer at Whole Foods!

So are you feeling a bit hungry right now?

Splurge on yourself!

That's right girls,

 go splurge on yourself today,

or better yet this weekend!

Whether it's on  jewelry, lunch, a glass of wine, maybe even a movie..

Go for it!

I spent a little over $5 on some pretty little flowers..

and let me just say,

I've been smiling since!

 

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend-

And remember about the 'splurging on yourself', you deserve it! 

Laid-back Friday

This look isn't glamorous,

 it's more laid back,

which is my kinda style for the weekend.

I like the combination of the leather, with a pop of color from the Turquoise earrings, but yet, your keeping it low with the white button down, and khaki's.  So simple.

Rag bone shirts blouse

Denim skinny jeans
See by chloe boots

Robe di Firenze satchel bag

Jennifer Meyer Jewelry 18k earrings

Tube scarve

 I am going to try my best to copy this outfit for a much 'lower' price. Heck I already have the boots, the bag (yes mum, I'm talking about your beautiful leather bag), and the scarf, all I need is those pretty little earrings, a white button down, and some khaki jeans and I'll be set to go!

What do you like to wear on the weekends?

Beauty Favorites

These are a few of my favorite must have's!

I am more prone to having oily skin, and if you are too, then you should try a a few, if not all, these wonderful must have's of mine!

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1. Garnier Nutritionist Moisture Relief, this is such a fabulous product, especially for the price! I usually put this on after I wash my face. It makes my face soft, smooth, and it has the right amount of moisture to where it doesn't make it oily, or greasy feeling.  Bye bye dry skin! 

2. Clinique Mild Liquid Facial Soap, I have tried over ten or more face cleansers, which usually leave my face red, oily, dry, or with acne. But this cleanser is perfect for my skin, I used a sample of it (and have been for the past two weeks), and instantly noticed my face clearing up! It doesn't irritate my skin at all, nor does it leave it red, or with acne. The price isn't too bad, $16, as long as it keeps doing it's job right!

3. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Serum, now this product is quite pricey, but well worth it! I use this every night before going to bed. When I wake up the next morning, my skin looks so refreshed! (This I believe is what will help my wrinkles as I start to age).

4. Estee Lauder Day Wear, this too, is pricey, but when I can afford it, it's a must have! Everyone needs some type of SPF during the daytime, this has SPF 15 in it. It doesn't clog my pores, and I feel as the day goes on, it helps my skin look better. It's like a PM repair cream or something. Love it!

5. Dr.Weils Mega Mushroom Soothing Lotion from Origins, (now this is my mums, and she has no idea I use this, after she reads this, she will). After I wash my face, I like to use a type of Toner, unfortunately, I no longer have my Witch Hazel in Rose anymore, so I saw this, and thought I'd give it a try. Well the results were pretty good! This is what makes for a clean face! Just take a cotton ball, and rub across your entire face one time, and it will instantly feel clean! (Then look at the cotton ball to see all the dirt you missed while washing your face, ugh ew). This is a pricey product, thankfully, I didn't have to pay for it!

6. Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Cleaning Pads, I use these for the what I call 'lazy days', when I do not want to wash my face, I grab one of these Tea Tree Oil pads and swipe it across my face. Ta-da, so clean after one swipe! And thankfully the Tea Tree Oil smell isn't too over-powering. Just make sure not to get it around your eyes! This product is probably the cheapest, it's usually around $4! Can't beat that!

So there you have some of my beauty must have's!
What are some of yours?