I have got such a cool giveaway for you all today thanks to the beautiful Abbey of Along Abbey Road! Simply love this girls style, and you can tell by her favorite things, that she is so much fun:)
So thrilled to introduce you to this lovely girl and her blog, and hope you will enjoy it as much as me!
Enter to win all of Abbey’s favorite things! Initials Necklace, Mac Opulash Mascara, and a $25 Gift Card to Madewell (one of my faves too!!)! So jealous of you all right now;)
{Top: c/o Windsore Store, Jeans: Ralph Lauren (similar here or here), Shoes: Nine West, Necklace: F21 (similar), Watch: Aldo, Earrings: gift from husband, Bracelet: c/o Loren Hope, Ring: Gift (similar)}
I believe I wore white every day of vacation this past week. It just works with everything. Monday after a week of fun is always a little rough. My head is….foggy. So happy Gabe still has some time off. We still have a summer list to conquer.
Hope each of you had a grand weekend!
The True Beauty Files
A lookbook for the modern modeste.
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”
I have been spending the week with my family, so when I saw this it immediately reminded me of my 7 sisters and I 🙂 (We look a lot alike as you may have seen on facebook.) There has been lots of water side time since the heat is so unbearable unless you are in a body of water! I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July!
I don’t want to leave you without some fun links for your weekend:)
P.S. The winner of the Casey Wiegand Giveaway is #5 Anne Hoeckman! (Will contact you for details)
July 5, 2012
Hotlanta is what they call it. One of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. I live in the very north part of Atlanta, where I can see the north Georgia mountains, a lake close by, and endless outdoor activites at hand. I also can hop on the highway that takes me downtown to all the city fun. Its the best of both worlds;) The key to getting the most out of Atlanta is avoiding its major vice…traffic. I never attempt to go anywhere that requires a major road during morning or evening traffic hours. This usually avoids the craziness. Here are some of this years top favorites from my city…
My husband and I really been enjoying the local farmer’s markets. Everyone in the south is friendly. Its cool to meet local farmers, and take home some organic foods makes you feel like you are boosting the local economy;)
Atlanta has some beautiful parks to offer. One of our favorites is Piedmont Park. Walking paths, big open fields, swings aside the ponds, and sometimes “Screen on the Green.” (Outdoor movies on the park fields.)
When it comes to eating out, the options are endless. The list of great joints depends on what area of Atlanta you are in. The Buckhead Diner was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on Food Network, and once you taste the food, you will understand why. Holy smokes.
You can also get a pretty sweet manicure for $10 in the ATL. Nail Salons are at every corner. Something unique in the beauty department? The Dry Bar. If you have an occasion you want to get prettied up for. You can actually go to a place where you can get a blow out for $35. Not to mention the place is a total escape from reality. Relaxing and fun, you leave feeling like a million bucks. Definately worth experiencing sometime!
If you like thrifting, shopping, or antiquing, Atlanta is loaded with each of these opportunities.
The Mart- Atlantas place for wholesale shopping and business owners. Unique and trendy boutiques are one of my favorite things to discover. We also have an antique market that comes to our neck of the woods at the last weekend of every month. There are always hidden gems to be found.
Hope you get the opportunity to visit Hotlanta one day! So much to see and do, but I have to say its best feature is the beautiful weather. Come in the fall when the turn of leaves are in full swing and the air is crisp:)
{Top: Dress Up Boutique (similar here or here), Skirt: Gap (similar), Necklace: c/o LYIF, Belt: H&M (similar), Clutch: DIY, Shoes: Nine West, Watch: Aldo, Bracelet: Etsy}
We went to a wedding in Ohio over the weekend, and this outfit got me through hours of dancing;)
There is nothing better than a wedding to bring you together with friends and family. We had such a fun time, and I am always renewed in my own marriage to see the new love of a bride and groom. Gabe and I always wish we could re-live our wedding day over again. (Btw, It was getting dark – hence the grainy pics..)
Hope you all had a fantastic weekend! I have some fun posts for you this week:)
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”
I lost my mouse pad during the move and have been wanting to buy one. Since I had a stack of leather samples, I decided to just trim them up to make my own. I have loved all the neon dipped and striped pieces out right now, so I made a few versions. These are so simple to make, and the mouse runs so smoothly over these:)
Cut a strip of the edge of your leather sample piece and corner the tips.
Add masking tape in whatever pattern you choose.
Use your paint pens to fill in the spaces.
Let dry. (Add another coat or two if needed!)
Hope this comes in handy for some of you. I feel as if my yellow- stripe-adidas-resembling mouse pad makes my work happy work;) The pink stripe was Clare Vivier inspired. Her line is superb.
Cheers!
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