Fashion for the Fourth

You don't always have to go literal for holiday fashion. Keep is classy people. You can also venture out to different shades of the holidays colors. Take a risk!

ASOS Sunglasses - Fringe Necklace - Gold Belt - Madden Girl Sandals - Cutout Heart Ring - Anchor Chambray Shirt - Gap White Cut Off Shorts

Since nails are such a big deal these days, I thought I've give you some ideas! All you need is red, white, blue and a little sparkle!

Some fun facts about 4th of July/Independence Day:

More than 81 million Americans will partake in a BBQ

31 places nationwide have "Liberty" in their name. {Most populous is Liberty, Missouri with 29,149 people}

$218.2 million of fireworks were imported from China in 2012.

$3.8 million of U.S. imports of American flags in 2012 and $3.6 million were made in China. 

50 U.S. flags are flown 24 hours at the Washington Monument.

3 notable Presidents have died on Independence Day {Thomas Jefferson, John Adams & James Monroe}

Americans will consume over 150 million hot dogs.

2 of america's greatest national symbols were made overseas: Liberty Bell was cast in England & The Statue of Liberty was crafted in France.

Biggest beer selling holiday!

CHEERS TO THAT!

Have fun & be safe at your 4th of July celebration!

Sprucing up the back patio!

Let me just give you a little background.

 I have a regular full time job as a Design Manager for a local development company, but I also kept my part-time job that I had while in school. That being the lovely retail store, Tuesday Morning Inc. I've been there for 11 years and counting, holy cow! Let's face it, and call it how it really is: I only work there for my discount. For real. End of story. Trust me, no retail job will ever help pay the bills. I spend way more than I make, easily.

Anyway, this part-time job helps me find DEAL OF THE CENTURIES and this post is about one of them!

I have been looking for 2 Adirondack chairs for probably 2 months now and I almost bought them from World Market a couple of days ago for $70.99 + 10% off. 

Thanks goodness I didn't! When I went in to work on Sunday, my manager said she found some chairs in the back that she thought I might want. {This is the great thing about working there for so long, they know my style!} She said they are marked down to $79.99 then 60% off!!!! ummm... I don't even need to see them, I'll take 'em! THEN, then she said "On Tuesday they will be 80% off!" uhhh plus my discount! OMG I was about to fall over right there! Seriously, Tuesday took forever to come! I was like a kid on Christmas morning! I even went on my lunch break to go pick them up! Oh course I bought a lamp too. 

My total? oh, my total... you want to know? 

HA I left the store paying a whopping $47.48

Lamp- Orig $39.99, I paid $19.19

Adirondack Chairs- Orig $119.99, I paid $12.80 each {warning: this is not a typo}

Deal of the century I tell ya! They are a really nice quality, wooden, perfect size, oh and they even FOLD to store away in the winter! Perfect.

Green Geometric Cushions

Threshold from Target

You can't live in the South and not have a fern! It's pretty much against the law. {joking}

This tree we planted 2 Springs ago and it is HUGE!

Bailey wouldn't leave me alone as I was taking pictures. Typical.

View from the chair

Who doesn't love succulent plants?

NEXT TASK? Paint the back door yellow!

Essie Obsession

You know you can't live without a lil essie in your life either! It's so hard to resist every time you visit Target. It's amazing how those little bottles jump in the cart! {wink wink}

Here are my top 5 polishes from their latest collections:

Beyond Cozy

{a decadent silvery gold glitter} 

A girl can never have enough glitter. OK, maybe some people can. 

{within reason people, within reason}

Hip-anema

{a poppy bright red-orange}

This looks like the perfect deep coral! It actually would match my shirt I'm wearing today!
{I think that's a sign, for sure, that I need this}

Madison Ave-hue

{a chic upper east side pink}

I'm pretty sure the description says it all! PERFECT pink for summer!

In the Cab-ana

{self assured aqua azure}

Can't you just imagine yourself laying by the pool with an umbrella drink? Piña colada please!

DJ Play That Song

{jam-miest neon plum}

Your feet are already moving, aren't they? This is the perfect party polish! Girls night anyone?

Father's Day Ideas

Father's Day is approaching us fast! In reality, your Dad will love anything you get him. Sometimes it is hard because more than likely he has everything. Here are some ideas and helpful tips that might get your wheels spinnin'!

Tool Bag at Lowe's $32.98

TIP:  go through your Dad's tools and see if any of them are rusty or broken. This will help you find out what he needs. Get a card and write "I saw your ______ had a little rust, so I knew this gift was a must!"

HANDy Paint Cup at Lowe's $2.97

This is great for small paint jobs like touch ups and trim work. Buy a brush and paint tape to put in the cup for a complete gift!

Garmin Approach S1 Watch $179.99

This gadget wakes him up, tracks how far he walks and measures shots on 18,000 courses!

Bocce Set $69.99

Backyard fun for everyone!

Hand Tool Pens Set/4 $21.99

Aren't these the cutest things for a handyman dad? He can put them on his desk or in the garage on his workbench!

Jack Spade "Top Pop" Mug $22

Your dad a coffee or tea drinker? This "Top Pop" mug is a fun way to remind your dad that he's #1!

Concert Tickets are always a winner in my book!

Woodford Reserve S/4 Coasters $25.95

Mark & Graham Classic Monogrammed Apron $36

Is your dad the family chef or king of the grill? If so, this is perfect for him!

Anthropologie VS World Maket

If you have a desk job, you understand those times when you drift off into surfing the internet land. It happens to me way more often than it probably should. Shhh don't tell! I need some kind of entertainment while I'm at work! 

I just can't help but do this. I hate when two stores basically sell the same things and one marks up their prices dramatically! Here are some of the similar finds at two totally different prices! Anthropologie is on the left and World Market is on the right...you choose!

April Showers Bring May Flowers

The best part of spring is watching all the nature bloom. Everything seems so pretty after such a freezing white winter. {Brrr}

It's like instant motivation to plant flowers and work out to get that bikini bod.OK, maybe not the bikini bod part. That might take a little more motivation, like trying on a swim suit and looking in the mirror. {sigh} More like, instant depression. 

So these May flowers that April showers bring... I have some pieces that may inspire you to put a little floral in your life!



Floral top with a pop of color on the shoe!

{shirt- Target$19.99} {necklace- gojane $6.50} {purse- ASOS $41.56}

 {shoes- Macy's $79.00}  {bangles- Go Jane $9.10} {jeans- Gap $69.95}

Floral bathing suit 

{better start doing those crunches!}

{swim suit- Target} {sunglasses- gojane $5.00} {coverup- LOFT $54.99}

{sandals- forever21 $8.80} beach towel- Macy's $24.99}

Mixing patterns with a floral skirt and polka dot top... CA-UTE!

{bangles- forever21 $7.80} {watch- Marc Jacobs $150.00} {top- forever21 $17.80}

{skirt- forever21 $19.80} {shoes- DSW $59.95}

Macy's Friends & Family Sale

PRINT savings pass here

Here are some of my picks!

Kate Spade NY Bracelet

 12k Gold-Plated Skinny Mini Bow Bangle Bracelet

{HERE} $78

Kensie Dress

Short-Sleeve High-Neck Beaded A-Line

{HERE} $109

Michael Kors Watch

 Women's Chronograph Tribeca Pink Silicone and Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet

{HERE} $275

Jessica Simpson Shoes

Krisella Platform Wedge Sandals

{HERE} $98

RACHEL Rachel Roy Skirt

Southwestern-Print Mini

{HERE} $79

Remember to print your 25% off coupon to save!