summer jacket

I am unapologetically girly. I always have been, and I always will be. But first, to clarify, girly is not to be confused with high-maintenance. I am, by no means, a poodle, and I assure you I can "get up and go," but boy do feminine frills make my heart swell. Ruffles, lace, bows... the works. 99% of the time I would choose a dress over jeans. Hands down. 


Well, a few eeks ago when I walked into Gap, this most perfect jacket stopped me dead in my tracks. It is one part military, one part safari, and is the perfect alternative to my tradish cardigan. Can't find it on gap.com but here are some cute alternatives. 

Top to bottom: J. Crew $98, Old Navy $34.50, Gap $24.99

Side note: Mine looks just like the J. Crew jacket, but in the color of the Old Navy one. :)

Girl Crush

I finished summer school this morning and devoted the rest of the day to the truly important things in life:

Drinking coffee

Painting my nails

Reading magazines

Catching up on The Hills (thank you inventor of DVR)

Let's talk about The Hills. Specifically, Lo Bosworth. 

As I watched the most recent episode ("The Company You Keep") All I could think was she is sooo pretty. No, seriously. I have been a fan since the Laguna Days (and yes I certainly do have that entire series on DVD). But goodness go watch this episode and just take notes on homegirl's hair.  Every single look was absolutely stunning. Whether it was down and straight (but never too straight) or in a perfectly messy braid, it was always that right balance between put-together and carefree. And her color is gorgeous as well. These days far too many girls try to go too blonde.

Bottom Line: If this is what it takes, sign me up. 

Side note: If I was tech savvy I would figure out how to get pictures out of video and put them on here.I'm clueless though, so go ahead and invest the 20 minutes and watch it here. You won't regret it. Trust.

Listening to...

Chugging coffee and dashing off to work, but had to share this lovely.

Had a fabulous two days in Wilmington.

Back with fun things later!

workin on my fitness...

Exercise is 99% mental. Eh... make that 99.9% mental. It is amazing what your body can do if you don't let it quit. 


Does that mean the only thing separating ME from THEM is a little willpower? 

No way, Jose.

But goodness, isn't it funny to compare the first picture with the other three? Times have chaged, sweethearts.  

Off to spinning class! (my new obsession)

Peachy

There is something perfect about a juicy, summer peach. I had my first one of the season last weekend and I am hooked. I noticed yesterday that my affinity for this tasty little treat is beginning to affect my fashion choices as well.

Exhibit A: Mani/Pedi

I opted for OPI’s elephantastic pink on my fingers, and the most delightful shade of frosty, pale orange on my toes. I committed a cardinal sin and forgot to look at the name of it, but it was by China Glaze and I swear it looks exactly like an orange creamsicle (I never cared much for creamsicles, honey, pass the rocky road ice cream!)

Exhibit B: The latest additions the boyfriend tee collection- a soft, heather pink and a pretty pale orange. (Sad, no photos.)

Exhibit C: Craving this…(Of course Forever 21 doesn't have my size!)

Exhibit D: … and this.

And to think I was depressed when strawberry season ended...

"For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

Listening to...

Many the Miles- Sara Bareilles

Looooove it. :)

So Proud

My sister is a brilliant, little diamond.

Tonight she is graduating from 8th grade. And she is Valedictorian of her class.

ValeFREAKINdictorian.

I couldn't be more proud to call her my sister.

Update: Graduation was fab. After receiving the Award for Outstanding Student in English and 1st place in the science fair, Janie gave a wonderful Valedictorian address about challenges. So soooo proud & excited to see the great things she will do in life.