Recents

Happy Saturday! Today is going to be such a busy day for Hubs and I. First, he wants to go to the Fiat dealership to see if he can trade in his 500 for a black automatic.. Or see when the Abarth comes out. Right now he has a gray manual, which he is getting really tired of driving. After that we are off to the in-laws to get the Mariner all cleaned up and ready to sell. Then I get to study for the rest of the day as I have 2 exams on Tuesday. What fun. Hopefully I can get a lot reviewed tonight so that I can relax a little tomorrow. :)

Decided to stock up on Christmas candles from Bath & Body Works. Can't wait to burn these, they smell YUMMM.


Recent OPI purchases. Suzi takes the wheel, uh oh roll down the window, warm and fozzie, and rally pretty pink.

Got all of these China Glaze on sale for 3.99 at Ulta! Super shimmery and way prettier in person. Ahoy, light house, and white cap.

This is Essie A-list. Gorgeous red, but a little patchy and had to use 3 coats.

My baby boy. Why do kitties ALWAYS look so perfectly snuggled when they sleep? I want to squeeze him! <3

The Perfect Red.

Red is -by far- my favorite color to wear on my nails. So classic and goes with any outfit. I have probably 10+ reds in my collection right now... Maybe more actually, that was just a guess. I am always on the hunt for the perfect shade- dark or bright, and everything in between. I have recently been searching for a bright red that wasn't too orange-y and I think I found it! In fact, this will be my new go-to red. Essie's Fifth Avenue is perfection. {Btw, I LOVE that you can now buy Essies at drugstores and Target! So convenient. I get 20% off at Rite Aid too so I can get them for like 6.50!}




And some new beauties I picked up!

Smokin Hot
Bahama Mama
Fun in the Gondola
Mint Candy Apple

{I was shopping at Neiman's with Mom last week and the girl ringing us up had on this gorgeous color that I was trying to figure out what it was. So I asked her and she said Essie Smokin Hot.. Then she went on and on about how much she loved it. Yay! I already have that, now I can't wait to try it!}

My Bridal Shower!

On Saturday my FSIL hosted a tea party bridal shower for me and it was absolutely amazing. I really could not have imagined a better day. Everything went perfect and the food was incredible. There were about 16 people total (we are having a small wedding of about 50 people), and my fiance and his brother were there too. They ate in a separate room though while we played games and did all of the girly stuff. When it was time to open the gifts Fiance came in to help me. :) I wore Essie's Ballet Slippers for the day and it looked great with my dress! I never got a chance to take a pic of it though, I have been sick the last couple of days and took it off. It is a really pretty color but didn't look good after a few days.

Our private room

My place setting :)

Gifts!

First course

Games!

Everyone looking through their purses (that's my Mom in the white, purple & green dress and Grandmas on each end).

Second course

Third course- dessert!

Opening gifts!

Dishes :)

FSIL & FBIL :) Our wonderful hosts!

Recent Purchases & Vacation Pics!

We had a great time up north! Shopping, eating, and hanging out at the beach with the family. Couldn't ask for more than that. :)

Tom's Mom's Cookies in Harbor Springs is delish.

My new favorite summer drink. SO good!!

Our favorite place to shop in downtown Petoskey.

We discovered this great restaurant at the edge of town called Palette Bistro. We had a table with a great view too! Definitely will go back.

View from our table

Can't wait to go back in August!

This week has actually been pretty busy.. I guess that is why I haven't posted in a while! Yesterday I took my Grandma to get her hair done as she isn't driving so much anymore (my mom, her, and I all go to the same salon), then I met up with my FSIL and her mom to get some sushi. We did a little shopping after that and then I met up with my mom at Saks to help her find shoes and a dress for my shower. I was able to find some shoes too for my dress. Soooo excited for my shower tomorrow! The time has gone by so fast, I can't believe it's already here!

Purchases:
Love & Toast Pomme Poivre Handcream. So amazing and no yucky chemicals. I really like this brand!

Essie's Ballet Slippers (wearing for my shower tomorrow) and OPI's Sparkle Teal Sunrise

New wedges for shower! :D LOVE these!! So comfortable too.

Lovin' this NOTD..

I bought Essie's Absolutely Shore yesterday and I'm so glad that I did. Very fresh looking and pretty. I feel like these minty colors are everywhere lately! Although, I guess this isn't that minty, more like sea foam.. This comes from their new Brazilant collection. I used 3 coats on fingers and toes. :)




I found a great new hand cream, too. Smells so yummy and is not greasy. :)

Life is Good.

Yesterday was mine and Fiance's 5 year anniversary. I can't believe how fast time has gone by. We grilled some dinner and had a lazy night together. It was pretty wonderful. :o)

Last weekend I went shopping with my future SIL and got my shower dress. I LOVE it! I got it from jcrew, on sale! It is exactly what I had in mind for my tea party bridal shower. I can't wait to wear it. Now I just need to find some shoes to go with. Thinking white or silver..




I am thinking this for wedding hair {minus bangs}:


Found image here


Fiance and I went to the local pet store to get our little boy some litter. We almost took all 3 of these kitties home! But I don't think Philbert would be too thrilled to have 3 little sisters. Oh, kittens.. Who doesn't love them, really?!!




.. and I found this little guy sleeping! Haha :)




Got these little beauties in the mail a few days ago.. I can't wait to try them.



From L to R:
OPI Midnight in Moscow
Essie Fifth Avenue
OPI La Paz-itively Hot
China Glaze Broken Hearted Crackle
China Glaze For Audrey

Happy Weekend!