Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Maxed Out
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
#TrendingTuesday
I am so excited to announce #TrendingTuesday -- a link-up that I will be co-hosting with Amanda at as the wine cork turns, Katie at Champagne & Suitcases, and Kristina at Medicine & Manicures! We hope that you join us each week to chat about the latest trending topics.
Want to join in on the fun? You can link-up on any of our four blogs every Tuesday!
All you have to do is...
1) Write your post about something you've noticed is trending, whether it be a pair of shoes on your wish-list, a new song or TV show you're into, or something news or sports related.
2) Share the logo above on your blog and link back to the four of us.
3) Link-up at the bottom of the post so new readers can check out your trending topic & say hello!
2) Share the logo above on your blog and link back to the four of us.
3) Link-up at the bottom of the post so new readers can check out your trending topic & say hello!
We are so excited about #TrendingTuesday and hope you'll join us each week!
Monday, April 28, 2014
Sunkissed
dress: Trina Turk (similar) / tights: c/o Hanes Hosiery / shoes: Nine West (similar) / bracelets: Loren Hope, David Yurman, J.Crew / bag: H&M
With plenty of Save the Dates and shower invitations in my mailbox, it's a sure sign that Wedding Season is in full swing. Hanes Hosiery is getting me ready this year for all wedding events, especially with the Sunkissed Tight.
Whereas I used to hate wearing hosiery, I'm now fully embracing. I often choose tights for winter, but I love how sleek and smooth these make my legs for all of my spring and events. I paired these with bright colors and a simple closed-toe pump, the perfect combinations for these gorgeous days that turn in to chilly nights.
If you're looking for new hosiery, check out all of the many hosiery products Hanes has to offer!

Friday, April 25, 2014
Links on Friday
one // I tried fried zuchinni for the first time this week. Where have I been? Oh my gosh, it is beyond good. And this summertime recipe is just the one I'm going to try.
two // I'm obsessed with Glitter Guide, and today, they're offering 5 things to try this weekend. Soaking up the sunshine? Check.
three // Clearly, I've had summertime food on the brain. It's hard to beat a strawberry cake in peak strawberry season, so this recipe is on my baking list.
four // Pinterest has so many great tips and tricks on blogging from fellow bloggers. From basic setup to photography, pinterest is a great resource to find articles. Loving these blogging basics.
five // The crop top dilemna -- so, I have yet to try the crop top trend, and I'm just not sure if it will work on me. If there's ever a time to try, summer is it. These are from Swoon Boutique. Thoughts on the crop top?

Hope you have the most fabulous weekend!

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Gifts for Mom
With April coming to a quick close, Mother's Day is right around the corner! Although we should celebrate our mothers all the time -- after all, how great are they -- Mother's Day is an extra special time to show them how much we care. Being that Mother's Day is also spring time, I love to get my mom gifts that are perfect for the season.
Shop Now:
One // Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Kiss and Blush
Two // Tory Burch Eau de Parfum Spray
Three // Letterpress Personalized Tray
Four // Society Social Floral Highball Set
Five // Tory Burch Printed Flops
Six // Golden Thread Monogrammed Necklace
If you haven't seen this video for the World's Toughest Job, you can watch it here.
Thanks, moms!
Shop Now:
One // Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Kiss and Blush
Two // Tory Burch Eau de Parfum Spray
Three // Letterpress Personalized Tray
Four // Society Social Floral Highball Set
Five // Tory Burch Printed Flops
Six // Golden Thread Monogrammed Necklace
If you haven't seen this video for the World's Toughest Job, you can watch it here.
Thanks, moms!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Showers & Soirees: The Wedding Dress Cake
When I hosted a shower for my best friend last summer, I wanted to create a memorable dessert. Let me disclaim that I am no chef or baker. With that said, I love to try my hand at new recipes or projects, so when I came across a Wedding Dress Cupcake Cake on Pinterest, I had to give it a try. It was just a picture without instructions, so I got creative in the kitchen. I also gave this cake a test run as I didn't want my first time creating it to be for the shower.
Ingredients:
- Cake Mix of your choice
- 3 16-oz. cans of icing (or 48 ounces of icing if you are making your own)
- Cake Box bottom or similarly sized cardboard box*
- Beads or other decor for belt
- Icing dispenser
Directions:
- Bake 22 cupcakes per directions. (I used a yellow cake box mix and followed the directions provided)
- Align plain cupcakes (no icing) to create a dress-like shape. Start with 5 cupcakes on the bottom, 4 on the next row, then 3, then three rows of two. Finally, add two cupcakes as the sleeves.
- Once cupcakes are in desired shape, put a dot of icing under each one as to prevent them from slipping out of the dress shape.
- Ice each individual cupcake with your icing dispenser.
- Once each of the cupcakes are iced, go in to the holes of the "cake" and fill with icing. I did a circular dot pattern to fill in the space between each cupcake.
- Finally, add your decoration to complete your wedding dress!
This cupcake-cake does take a lot of icing -- so I would certainly over-prepare. It is also a bit messy if you're not an accomplished baker, which I am not. I had icing everywhere, but was very pleased with the finished product!
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Save the Date for Hanes Hosiery

Who said tights are just for the winter? Hanes Hosiery offers so many different options of tights and hose, some of which are perfect for wedding season. One of my favorites is the sunkissed tight -- it gives your legs a smooth finish and even enhances your tan. Plus, closed toed shoes feel that much better!
You can enter the Hanes Hosiery Save The Date Sweepstakes for the chance to win $1,000 and plenty of Hanes Hosiery products!
Here's a sneak peek of the sunkissed tight -- you can't even tell I have tights on!
Stay tuned for a full feature of Hanes Hosiery!
This post was sponsored by Hanes Hosiery, but all opinions are my own.

Monday, April 21, 2014
Weekending in Williamsburg







Friday, April 18, 2014
Williamsburg 5
It's already Friday again -- and today, I'm spending it at Busch Gardens! My parents have always taken us on "mini-vacays" to Williamsburg since we were little. It was a tradition that my grandparents did with my dad, so we do it together as well. We always take a few days just to go to Busch Gardens (probably the only theme park I really and truly like), eat at our favorite restaurants, and explore Colonial Williamsburg. I'm excited for this impromptu weekend trip -- and for the thrill of roller coasters today!
Two/
Remember that tradition is everything on this trip. Once we get in to Williamsburg, our first meal is more often than not dinner at the Aberdeen Barn. It is so delicious -- and it takes you back in time.

Three/
I am not the biggest theme park person, but something about Busch Gardens has always been so much fun. With so many shows and dining options, plus animal exhibits and concerts, there is always something going on. It is such a clean and well-groomed environment. At some points, you feel more like you're ina park as opposed to a theme park. The roller coasters at Busch Gardens are also a lot of fun -- there are so many to choose from, and if you don't like roller coasters, there are so many other attractions as well. Because I love Europe, I also love that each section of Busch Gardens is themed after a European country. So I'll be in Germany, France, Scotland, and Italy all in one day. Ciao!

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I love being able to spend this time with my family -- this includes awkward poses with little sis next to a bear holding a camera...

Five/
Views like this one. Can you believe this is in the middle of a theme park? That's one reason why I think BG trumps so many other theme parks -- nature conservation is a huge theme.

Any suggestions for us while we're in Williamsburg?
Hope you have a great weekend!
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I have always loved history, and Williamsburg is so rich in it. I did a rather large project my senior year of college on Williamsburg and its transformation that was helped along by the Rockefellers. It's the same each time we go, but it's fun to wander the streets and wonder what like was like in simpler times.
I have always loved history, and Williamsburg is so rich in it. I did a rather large project my senior year of college on Williamsburg and its transformation that was helped along by the Rockefellers. It's the same each time we go, but it's fun to wander the streets and wonder what like was like in simpler times.

Two/
Remember that tradition is everything on this trip. Once we get in to Williamsburg, our first meal is more often than not dinner at the Aberdeen Barn. It is so delicious -- and it takes you back in time.

Three/
I am not the biggest theme park person, but something about Busch Gardens has always been so much fun. With so many shows and dining options, plus animal exhibits and concerts, there is always something going on. It is such a clean and well-groomed environment. At some points, you feel more like you're ina park as opposed to a theme park. The roller coasters at Busch Gardens are also a lot of fun -- there are so many to choose from, and if you don't like roller coasters, there are so many other attractions as well. Because I love Europe, I also love that each section of Busch Gardens is themed after a European country. So I'll be in Germany, France, Scotland, and Italy all in one day. Ciao!

Four/
I love being able to spend this time with my family -- this includes awkward poses with little sis next to a bear holding a camera...

Five/
Views like this one. Can you believe this is in the middle of a theme park? That's one reason why I think BG trumps so many other theme parks -- nature conservation is a huge theme.

Any suggestions for us while we're in Williamsburg?
Hope you have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Insta-Lately


Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Jump Around

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