Friday Letters

Hello Friday! It's so nice to see you again this week, I'm actually working an opening shift today so I can celebrate the hubby's Birthday that was on Tuesday. Once again I'm linking up with Adventures of a Newlywed for

Dear Vaca: I know I take a lot of you but it's really not my fault I have to take one every 3 months so I don't loose out. I know such a hard thing to do but it does get hard to manage I swear! However with my last two vacations staycations I was determined to go somewhere that had a beach and warm weather. So on Wednesday I finalized our vacation to Cancun Mexico! I cannot wait! Oct 21st cannot come soon enough. Be on the look out for a post more about this upcoming vaca.

Dear Hubby: Happy Birthday again even though your Birthday was on Tuesday I just think you deserve a shout out again. You always amaze me how you give me full reign on a situation but then at the last minute you decide to add your two cents. Not sure what I'm talking about? Let me elaborate. . 

Situation #1: When we were re-doing our master bedroom you told you didn't care what I did as long as you got your California King size bed and I gave you that. However once I bought all our decor and started arranging our room suddenly you became a interior designer and decided to show yourself. You weren't welcome. 

Situation #2: I wanted to go on a out of the country vacation that included a beach- you told me you didn't care where we went to just tell you the dates and what to pack. Simple enough I can live with that. Then I decide on where we are going and when and I am at the travel agency about to pay for the trip and you get this sixth sense and decide to call me and now ask a million and one questions about where we are going and again suddenly become the jet setter with a opinion- again not welcomed. 

Just trust your wife I have never mis guided you. . .yet. 


Dear Work/Boss: Thank you for a fabulous year-end review. I always go in thinking the worst but then again I think we are our own worst critic and I defiantly was happy about my review this year and my pay increase and my bonus. Thank you! I promise to deliver even better results this coming year. 

Dear Mani/Pedi: You're so blissful and you were exactly what I needed today! That pedicure felt amazing! Can't wait for my manicure next week, already counting down. haha.


I hope everyone has a great weekend! 

Bare Necessities

Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far and just think tomorrow is Friday for those who work M-F. I lucked out and had yesterday and today off so I'm soaking it up! This week I'm double dipping and doing two link ups. So my first link up that I'm excited to share is with none other than Framed Frosting for 

I'm actually very excited because my real life best friend Chris

is co-hosting this week!

So here are some things that I'm just lusting over this week. 

Bare Necessities by jessie-ingoglia featuring summer makeup

I am loving the natural colored palettes! I personally have the Stila one and I am truly obsessed with it. I almost wear it everyday. Although after going on Polyvore it was very hard not to run to my nearest Sephora to stock up on more palettes! I have come a long way with how I wear my make-up. I have gone from wearing a ton to now going to more a simple and natural look. I am very blessed (thank you mother!) for having beautiful skin and not having to do any major skin regiment. Any day I'm not working or on vacation I love going with no make up and most people think I'm wearing some. I'm very glad that I have made my revelations in how I wear my make-up and can't wait to continue on my natural look.

My second link up is with SillyHappySweet for her

So for my favorite thing that I'm most obsessed about would have to be hands down Essie nail polish. However my favorite color is Topless & Barefoot. I have always been on the hunt for the perfect natural color and never found the one until I found this color. Here is what it looks like: 

Here is what it looks like on your nails

Is it not the perfect neutral?! I think so! 

Olympic Gold Bodies

So I'm sure most of you are as glued to the Olympics as I am. I cannot get home soon enough to catch the prime time events, shouting, closing my eyes, and screeching at every event, point, and fall. However let's be honest besides all those medals we are getting (and keep them coming!) it's hard not to notice these amazing bodies these athletes have. I don't know about you but I'm completely jealous! So I've put together some of these amazing women who have bodies that are Gold Medals. 

Jordan Weber- Gymnastics. While she's totally trim she's just a little to muscular for my liking. 

Vollmer in Swimming. Totes jealous of her arms- check out those guns! 

These girls hands down are my favorite and totally envious of their bodies. I mean can they make Volleyball look any better? I don't think so. Not to mention they are both in their 30's and have kids! I'm in my mid-20's with no kids and I'm not even close to rocking a body like that. Keep up the good work ladies you will be my inspiration. Starting tomorrow. 

Manni Monday

Oh hello Monday, I am actually excited to see you because that means I'm closer to my days off! But enough about that let's get to what really matters because I'm once again linking up with Glitter & Gloss for




Now this week I didn't get my nails done yet (I know how dare me) but with the no chip manicure it's really lasting me 2 weeks! So I am actually going on Thursday to get these bad boys done and a much needed pedicure. However when I was at the nail salon about 2 weeks ago they had the newest collection by Essie. As you may know I'm all things obsessed with Essie so when I saw this new Fall 2012 collection I wanted to die and go and buy every color. Here is the preview:

There is just much to talk about- first of all the name: Stylenomics- LOVE! The colors- perfect for Fall, I mean I'm personally loving Ms. Fancy Pants and Recessionista- however I have a feeling I may be picking up a couple more like Don't Sweat It. I also have to say I'm loving the names of these colors- they are to cute. I really love the Ms. Fancy Pants. So fun. I can't wait until this hit shelves. Has anyone seen them out in stores yet?? If so, where??

What collection are you loving for this fall? 

Sunday Social

Good Morning Dolls, well hopefully lot's of you will be reading this in the comfort of your home or bed waking up on this lazy Sunday. I am however at work- working a stretch but can't wait for my two days off in a row! Woo Hoo. Since last week I remembered to link up with A Complete Waste of Makeup for: 

Here are this weeks questions: 

1. What is your favorite Fall activity?
I love on my days off driving to my local Starbucks (we have an adorable downtown area in our town where the streets are lined with gorgeous trees that turn the most beautiful colors) and walking in the falling leaves and getting a Carmel apple cider. Yummy!! 


2. Do you follow a football team? If so which one and why?
I'm not a die hard fan of any sports team, beacause I'm from and live in Chicago I do support the Bears but again couldn't tell you if a player was right in front of me. Actually funny story because about a year ago a man came into my work with two kids and he was big and looked like he was someone but I had no idea who. I was more interested in chatting with his kids because they were so cool. Come to find out it was Brian Urlacher. 


3. What is something fun about Fall in your area?
Every year in my downtown of the town I live in we have a Christmas walk in Novemeber. Where all the little shops stay open late and serve hot chocolate, apple cidar, cookies, and people are singing carols. Gets me ready for the holiday season. 


4. Fall Favorite outfit staples?
Oh gosh, I have this fabulous cashmere knit pull over sweater, my favorite long leggings, and my motorcycle boots or lepoard ballet flats. 


5. Things you are looking forward to most about this coming Fall season?
All the great new and favorite old TV shows returning. Haha. 


6. Favorite Fall holiday? Traditions?
Um... I really don't have any. We don't have kids yet so we haven't started any traditions yet. 

Friday Letters

Good Morning Dolls! Friday already?? Or should I say August 3rd, what what?!?! It's so bittersweet because at the end of August is my Birthday (the 25h so mark your calendars!) and I'm always excited for that but then on the other hand it marks the end of the summer (NOOO!!!). So I am linking up with Adventures of a Newlywed for

I hope she's doing it but if not oh well I still have a lot to write about. So let's jump in! 

Dear Car: I know I wrote about you last week but shockingly I have good news, wait what?? I feel like car repairs and good news in the same sentence is a oxymoron. However when my car repair bill jumped from $420 to $1100 in a matter of a phone call I was frustrated but what could I do. Well because my repair man was so honest (again another oxymoron here) when I went to pick up my car the one part he thought I needed and ordered for me he was actually able to fix mine therefore saving me $300!!! I was ecstatic!! So thank you car repair man and thank you car for actually working with me here. Let's be friends again. 

Dear Hubby: I swear I love you with all my heart but why do I always think your birthday is the 8th and I can never remember the year you were born in?? I am going to blame it on all the other great things I do for you that this just slips my mind. BUT you still need to tell me what you want for your birthday. I mean I know you have the greatest gift of all...ME.. duh..joking! You would say the dog. 

Dear Olympics: I am obsessed with you! I didn't know anyone's name well with the exception of Micheal Phelps and now I'm shouting your names at my TV as I'm watching you compete. I get so nervous as you do your routine and can only image what you're really feeling. Keep up the good work Team USA!! 

Dear Nordstrom: I really thought I could skip by your Anniversary Sale but really who was I kidding?? I ended up caving yesterday and the joys of online shopping took over. I mean how can I argue with things I love obsessed with being on sale and in a few short days going back to full price. Here is what I got:

So the first picture- the 'live in leggings' I already own a pair and am obsessed so I may have ordered 2 more pair. I mean how could I not?? Originally $52 and now on sale for $33. I mean it's like two for the price of one. 


Dear Erin Condren: I love your Life Planner and I swear I should just delete your e-mails you send me because you're latest e-mail has me feeling like I need your notebooks. Check it out here and this is the color I want- the turquoise and white one. I would add the month at a view option. I would like to use it to write down my blog ideas and rough drafts. What are your thoughts?? Or does anyone have this and have any input?? PS I do have a $10 coupon too.


Thanks for reading and I hope that everyone has a great weekend. Can't wait to read all of your Friday Letters. 

Cocktail Rings

Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is having a good week and for those who work Monday-Friday- Friday is almost here! Yay!! So I am so honored because Danielle asked me to be one of her co-hosts for:

I love a great cocktail ring and I feel like right now so does everyone else. I have been finding some many cute ones so I decided to share some of my favorite that I found recently on Polyvore. Which one is your favorite?? Link up your crush this week below! Can't wait to see what you're all loving and can't wait to comment.

Cocktail Rings by jessie-ingoglia featuring cluster rings

So what are you waiting for? Write up your post, link up with us, and share with your readers! Remember, there's also a giveaway prize each week! You MUST be linked up in order to win. I'll be using Random.org to pick a # in the Linky and that will be my winner for the week!

{If you'd like to donate a giveaway prize or be a future co-host, please e-mail me!}

 Follow your host:

Danielle from Framed Frosting

This week's co-hosts are:

Kristen at From Kristen, With Love Jessie at Coming from a Place of YES

from Kristen's Etsy shop!