Back to School?

Happy first day of school! Even though today I drove to my job like I do every day instead of starting out a new school year, I like to reminisce about back to school time. God, the beginning of the school year was the best! You got to wear all of your new clothes you spent your summer job money on, you get new school supplies (nothing I love more than a new planner and pens), and you get to see all of your friends again.

So even though today was a day like any other, I wanted to wear my brand new blazer and even though I'm seeing less friends (Chris just left for 2 months! :(  ), I'm excited for what the fall has in store for me. 

Are you surprised at all that I'm wearing this blazer today? I'm so glad that I didn't stick with the first navy(ish) blazer, or the second/third blazer to cross my path. I want to wear this one every day this season but I promise to hold myself back.

Maybe.

I just love these two rings together.

Blazer: J. Crew {exact}
Blouse: Gap
Belt: so old
Jeans: Joe's Jeans
Shoes: Aldo {exact}
Necklace: family heirloom {more here}
Heart Ring: Karen Walker  {exact}
Anchor Ring: H&M
Watch: Target  {exact}
Nails: OPI Razzle Dazzler

What's your favorite back to school memory?











Linking up with Real Girl Glam and wiww.

Deutschland & Nailed It Winner

I love the Olympics...who doesn't, right? But any time it comes down to choosing countries, I'm always stuck between cheering for my birth country and my adopted country. Since I just did an American themed mani at the beginning of the month, Germany gets my nails for the Olympics. This is the first time I've used my dotting tool and I have to say - it's so much fun to use!

White: Sally Hansen White On
Yellow: Sally Hansen Mellow Yellow
Red: Sally Hansen Cherry Red
Black: OPI Razzle Dazzler
Silver: Essie No Place Like Chrome

And the winner for the Nailed It Decals Sample Pack is Nikki Patel for like Franishh on facebook! Look for an email from me :)

If you didn't win, you have a chance to win a year's worth of decals at Made by Munchie's Mama's Blog, or you can purchase them from her Etsy store.

Be on the lookout for some great giveaways coming up - I'm so excited to share them with you!


linking up with The Nail Files and Mani Monday

Investment Pieces

After looking over the last couple months of budgeting, I decided that instead of buying fast fashion/cheaper pieces, it was time to do a little investing. I love classic blouses and have heard great things about Equipment shirts. A $200 brand newblouse was not an option so I  went to eBay and found this beauty for $50. The shirt feels amazing on and is even prettier in real life. I already am planning for a nude companion :)


This Kate Spade purse was another investment I made about 6 months ago. I got it during a flash sale and love it to pieces. It is the closest I'll get to a quilted Chanel any time soon.

What have you invested in recently?

Blouse: Equipment (similar at NM for $80)
Jeans: Urban Oufitters
Necklace: Forever 21 (save, splurge)
Shoes: Rocket Dog via DSW
Bracelet: J.Crew via eBay (save, splurge)
Purse: Kate Spade (save, splurge)
Hair: Tutorial by The Small Things
Nails: OPI - originally seen here

My friend Kim and her husband (!) just got this adorable Corgi named Tucker. They came over today for a play date with Hans and Baer. They had so much fun rolling around. Isn't he adorable?











linking up with fashion friday :)

Traffic Stopper Copper

The best part about nail posts is that the titles really write themselves! ;)

I know we're in the middle of summer, so brights and pastels are the go-to choice for manicures...but I'm already longing for Fall so my nails are getting ready early.

Last week I mentioned that I started using Seche Vite top coat - I really like it! It dries quick (no bedtime smudges), and I didn't have a single chip until Friday. I highly recommend it.

Black: Nicole by OPI Razzle Dazzler

Glitter: Sephora by OPI Traffic Stopper Copper


Linking up with the Nail Files and Mani Monday