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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

wise words wednesday {31.}...

I have this friend, her name is Ashton. I met her via Blog Land and she has become one of my best friends. In fact in a couple of weeks I am hopping on a plane to Las Vegas to spend the weekend with Ash, and our other bestie Lauren, who I also met through blogging! Anywho, Ashton is wise beyond her years and she gives some of the best advice. I jokingly call her 'Mama Ashton'. Some of her best advice is only a couple of words long, "Pull your life together." Thus inspiring this weeks wise words...


{31.} Wise Words...

This week I will attempt to pull it together. I also know that if I don't, I can sent a rant filled email to Ashton and Lauren and they will still love me through it.

xoxo

Monday, July 18, 2011

must have monday {13.}...

After spending the weekend in the Bay Area and shopping my little heart out, (literally. when I got home and added up how much I spent my heart stopped for a few minutes), you would think I would be over swooning and shopping. But no. I am not. I am still ALL about it. What can I say? I love to shop. End of story.

Ok...not end of story really. I am super excited that in one month I will be hopping on a plane to Las Vegas to see Adele in concert. Jealous? Well if you aren't when I tell you I am also meeting up with Lauren and Ashton, you will be. I am so excited to see two of my besties and have a blast in Vegas with them. I am not so excited about being in Las Vegas in August. Seriously. Anyone who has been there knows it is pretty much like living in an oven. This sparked a shopping frenzy for some cool summer dresses, because jeans when it is 120 outside are a little ridiculous. That is what inspired this weeks, 'Must Have Monday'.


Enjoy...


{1.} 'Demeter Maxi Dress'-ModCloth


I am seriously loving on this fierce maxi dress. I mean the shoulder alone is super foxy. So, while wearing an all black dress in Las Vegas during the day may result in death, rocking this little number out to a fabulous dinner would be cool and hot all at the same time. You can find this gem over at ModCloth for only $59.99!




Now this dress would be perfect for a day out and about on The Strip. Yes. I did just make 'The Strip' a proper noun. I am loving how delicate and pretty this little number is. I think it would be perfect for a day of shopping and running around. I also love how with the right shoes and accessories you could make it a bit fancier. This is over at ModCloth for $42.99.

{3.} 'Let's Go On A Dot Dress'-ModCloth

I want this dress in the worst way. I love items that can be worn a bunch of different ways. I could see this as a bathing suit cover-up, a flowy little dress, or belted with some high heels. It also has pockets, if a dress has pockets I typically deem that dress as legit. Once again head over to ModCloth and pick this up for only $49.99!



{4.} 'Second Verse Dress'-ModClothThis is such a fun and classic take on the LBD. I mean what woman doesn't own one? This just seems like such a classy little number. Once again it is black. Yeah, yeah. I like to wear black. So, this would only be used as nighttime wear in LV. Do we love? It is $99.99 at ModCloth!

{5.} 'Catchphrase Dress'-ModCloth


I love how comfy this dress looks. It would be so cute with some shiny gladiator sandals and a cute hat. Anything that is made out of jersey knit makes me think of pajamas. I love pajamas. For $42.99 you could have this to lounge, shop, and play in!

Okay fellow fashionistas, what is YOUR way to look cute and feel cool all at the same time? Also, if anyone has any must-do Vegas suggestions please share in the comments section! Happy Monday pals!


xoxo

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

bachelorette weekend in tahoe {2.}...

After our night of debauchery, that included learning how to be strippers, we moved on to day 2 of our bachelorette weekend. This day was planned by yours truly. We decided that we would all chip in and pamper the bride-to-be with her very first visit to a spa. Please do not even get me started on how Tania had lived 38 years and had never been to a real spa. Being the control freak that I am, I scheduled every ones spa treatments. We were all pampered for about four hours, it was heavenly. Plus, our strip-tastic activities the night before had left us all a little sore, and massages were greatly needed by all.




Jess striking a pose in her fierce robe, Cindy in the background fighting with a bottle of strawberry champagne.


Ahhhh...relaxed already.




A little snuggling on the couch in the relaxation room. It was so warm and cozy in the spa.








A group shot...unfortunately we were missing a few of our girls in these pictures. We all look like hot freaking messes in this picture, oh well. We were at a spa y'all.





Cheers! Yum...strawberry champagne for all, well all except for Tania. Homegirl is clean and sober!



Apparently Tania didn't get enough relaxation during her spa treatments. She hopped right into the awesome jacuzzi tub that was in our hotel room.




After our day of pampering, shopping, and eating delicious food, it was time for us to all get done up and head out on the town! We booked a VIP booth at the best club in Lake Tahoe and went to tear it up!


Yours truly, all glammed up and ready to go.





Heyyyy private booth and free bottle service! All of the ladies with our yummy vodka and crans. Delish!





Um...remember those vodka cranberries I was talking about? I am pretty sure this is what happens when five too many are consumed.






Excuse me Mr. Security Guard? Can you take our picture? okthankbye.





Heather and I taking a break from the dance floor! The music was off the hook at Vex that night, it was beyond fabulous.







Ms. Shannon and myself.

See this? We, as good friends, only embarrassed our bachelorette by making her wear a sash. This bachelor, was forced to wear a Sunshine Bear costume. Oh, do you hear that? Yep. That IS the sound of awesome friends.

Happy Bachelorette Weekend!!





And with a ten minute drive we were out of Nevada and back in our beloved state. We had a freaking blast. It may have been a quick weekend trip, but we for sure made the most out of it.







Psbtw, please do not ask why the spacing is all jacked up in this post. I really don't have an answer, other than I spent about 30 minutes trying to fix it.






xoxo

Monday, June 20, 2011

bachelorette weekend in tahoe {1.}...

I have quite a few picture explosion posts planned, being that I took an unofficial blog hiatus and failed to blog about some of the fun things that have been going on. All the way back in April I took a fabulous weekend vacation to Tahoe to celebrate work bff Tania's bachelorette party! We drove up in an insane amount of snow, all in flip flops, and sequestered ourselves in some seriously swanky hotel rooms. One of Tania's bridesmaids, and our fellow coworker, planned our first night. It was a total surprise, no one knew what we were doing. We all got dolled up and ready for a night out, we figured sicknast male strippers would happen. Thankfully, what Shannon planned was way less gross, and SO much fun. Here is the insanity that went down...


Our fabulous bride-to-be! We customized her bachelorette accessories with skulls. Yes, you did read that right. This is one heavy metal bride.


I look like a giant compared to Tania. This is what happens when I throw on some heels. Hell, I am way taller than her in flip flops too. Can we just say she is short?

Taysha, Tania, and Bridesmaid Shannon. These two were behind the shenanigans of this unforgettable night. They are such a blast to be around.

This is Heather, she is another gal that we work with. We were all smiles.



Tania was very upset that she couldn't figure out what the surprise was. This is one girl who hates surprises, but she was such a trooper that night.

Shannon had to basically force Tania through the hotel room door. She was enjoying torturing the bride wayyyy to much. Hey, what are friends for?

The music was pumping, and some stranger was rubbing her bum all over Tania's. Um...is that a pole that I see in the background?


Aaaannnddd the blindfold is off! Is it a female stripper, which is way less gross than a dude, or what? Tania was just relieved is wasn't a random sweaty dude swinging his junk in her face. I was relieved as well, especially when we found out we were all getting stripper lessons!


This is such a smokin' hot picture of Tania. I mean hello! Get. It. Girl.


There I am, getting ready to shimmy and do a peek-a-boo.



Ms. Taysha...she is mid peek-a-boo as well.


Shannon completes the peek-a-boo.


Lin worked that pole like she has been doing it for years! 'Atta girl!


Heather was mid shimmy.


Yup. That just happened.


Tania doing a step-kick slide down the pole. Yes these are all technical terms from our fabulous stripper teacher, Ms. Candy Cane.


Jess is also getting ready to slide down that pole.


After an entire twenty minute routine was learned by all, including straight up spinning around the pole, we were hot sweaty messes. But we still posed for some group shots with our boas.


Another group shot, showing our love to the bride.

Such an amazing group of ladies. Please, do not ask where those bunny ears came from. I honestly have zero clue...










What I loved most about this night, other than the fabulous company, was how this wasn't about being sexy for someone else. The instructor was super professional and awesome, she was all about empowering woman and making us feel hot. Which we did. I would suggest a pole party to anyone out there! Part two of our trip will be up soon!


Happy Monday folks...I want to be back in Tahoe, not back in the office. Le sigh...


xoxo

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

happy monday...

I have basically disappeared off of the planet. The only people who see/hear from me, are the people who I live and work with. This is not ok. Work has been crazy busy, home life has been crazy busy, and I have not had a bum around lazy weekend in what seems like forever! What is my point? I miss things. I miss my real life friends, I miss my ibffs, I owe like one hundred emails, I have SO many things to blog about, and I am exhausted. I am hoping to pull my life together soon...we shall see. In the mean time, please go and check out the Made Made Shoppe for some fabulous new items!



Happy Monday all!


xoxo

Monday, April 4, 2011

30 post photo challenge {2.}...


It is now time for post numero dos in the photo challenge. For post numero uno click here. Why am I counting in espanol? I have zero clue. Anyways...


Post #2: A picture of you and the person you have been the closest with the longestSo, I could pick a family member for this one, since those people have known me since birth, but I decided to turn it into a friend one.

I cannot believe how rarely I mention Bff Fabi (short for Fabiana) on my blog. It is probably because she got married when we were nineteen and moved with her Air Force hubby to Arkansas, then to Alaska. This being the case I don't see her very often. We have been best friend for about 14 years now. She is the total opposite of me, and this is why we click so well. She is hilarious, spur of the moment, and a tad ditzy. This balances well with my sarcasm, obsessive need to plan and analyze every little thing. She is an amazing person and I love her like a sister. I am going to stop writing now, because it has been too long since I have seen her and I miss her a whole freaking lot.


I am thinking a trip to visit her in Alaska is going to happen this summer. Moral of the story? Fabi is one of the best friends a gal could have.


xoxo

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

wise words wednesday {24.}...

This weekend I decided I was going to get stuff together to decorate my new office at work (Okay...I have had it since January 3rd, but I have been busy and haven't had time to decorate. For shame!) I have a pretty spacious office...it has two desks in it, but no one uses the second desk. Basically it is a pretty blah space at the moment. I decided the best thing to start with is a picture collage. I mean what is better than pictures of those that we love to perk up a space? Nothing, in my humble opinion. So, I started to peruse my picture archives and I put together quite a lovely collage. As I looked at my finished product I examined it and felt so blessed. Why? Because of the crazy amount of love I have in my life. Here is just a little gander at the different kinds of love I am lucky enough to have...

{24.} Wise Words....

"All you need is love."-The Beatles


{1.} Grandpa and Step-Grandma.

{2.} Brother Jason and Niece Jordan

{3.} The whole H-Family clan

{4.} Future-Sister-In-Law-Bastina, Bff Ashton, and Bff Lauren

{5.} Dad

{6.} Bff-Sister-from-Another-Mister- Jil

{7.} Lifelong-Bff Fabi

{8.} Mama

{9.} Bug

{10.} Brother Jonathan and Bastina

You all made the office picture collage. Why? Just cause I love ya!

xoxo