Five Things To Do During January

1.  New Year's Day Brunch with Friends | Whether you stayed out all night ringing in the new year or spent a low-key night in, kick-off your new year with a fun brunch.  I always enjoy grabbing brunch with friends and many restaurants offer special menus on holidays (or host your own brunch with these tips from Glitter Guide).  It's the perfect way to start the new year and end the holiday season.

2.  Watch the Golden Globes | The Golden Globe Awards officially kick-off the award season.  Throw a fun watch party with friends (Pinterest is full of adorable movie themed party ideas) or curl up in your PJs for a quiet night in with popcorn. Check out this year's nominees!

3.  Enjoy your favorite popcorn on National Popcorn Day |  My family loves popcorn. We have been known to eat popcorn for dinner.  So, of course I would get excited to find out that National Popcorn day is Tuesday January 19th! Check out some yummy popcorn recipes on my Pinterest.

4.  Watch basketball | Basketball season is my favorite time of the year and in January it is in full swing.  Last week I attended my first Gator basketball game of the season and it felt so great to be back in the O'Connell Center.  Do you follow college or pro basketball?

5.  Bring Sexy Back for Justin Timberlake's Birthday | End the month with a celebration for the one and only JT!  Play your favorite JT and *N'SYNC music all day long in his honor.

What's on your bucket list for this month?

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Five Things To Do During the Holidays

1.  Watch 25 Days of Christmas on ABC Family |  Every year I look forward to watching all my favorite Christmas on television.  My all time favorites include The Santa Clause, Eloise at Christmastime and Elf.  Check out this year's full line up of movies here!

2.  Decorate your home | I don't feel like the Christmas season has truly begun until we decorate the house and put up the Christmas tree.  Whether you go to your local tree lot to pick out the perfect tree or decorate an artificial tree, the perfect way to start the season off right is decorating the tree with the family.  I love decorating the Christmas tree every year.  We use an artificial tree, since my dad is allergic to pine, but I love that we don't have worry about it drying up… we can keep it up as long as we want with no mess or painful takedown! Once the inside of your home is festive and ready to go, it's time to light the outside of the house.  Bright lights, wreaths, and poinsettias are essentials for outside Christmas decorating.  I love simple white lights paired with a fun wreath and a few poinsettias, but colored lights can be lot of fun too (especially for kids!).  Follow me on Pinterest and check out some of my favorite holiday decor!

3.  Build a gingerbread house | As a kid I remember building gingerbread houses out of graham crackers.  If your looking for a fun holiday activity for all ages, host a gingerbread house building party or have a decorating competition with your family.  It's fun for the entire family.

4.  Look at Christmas Lights | One of my favorite things to do during the Christmas season is to drive around and look at all the beautiful Christmas lights.  It's so much fun to see all the homes beautifully lit up.  Christmas lights always make homes look so much more welcoming at night.

5.  Enjoy a Christmas Church Service | My church has the most beautiful Christmas Eve candlelight service.  This service is my favorite church service of the year.  Seeing all the candles lighting up the sanctuary and singing Christmas Carols really puts you in the Christmas spirit.

What are your favorite things to do during the holidays?

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5 Things To Do During the Holidays

1.  Pick out the perfect tree | I don't feel like the Christmas season has truly started until we put up the Christmas tree.  Whether you go to your local tree lot to pick out the perfect tree or decorate an artificial tree, the perfect way to start the season off right is decorating the tree with the family.  I love decorating the Christmas tree every year.  We use an artificial tree, since my dad is allergic to pine, but I love that we don't have worry about it drying up… we can keep it up as long as we want with no mess or painful takedown! 

2.  Decorate the outside of the house | Once your tree is decorated and lit, it's time to light the outside of the house.  I love driving through out neighborhood during the holiday season and seeing all the homes lit up with bright white or colored lights.  Lights, wreaths, and poinsettias are my essentials for outside Christmas decorating.  I love simple white lights paired with a fun wreath and a few poinsettias, but colored lights can be beautiful too!

3.  Shop for friends & family | Now that your home is ready to go, it is time to start checking those names off of your shopping list.  Shopping for Christmas gifts is one of the hardest, but one of the best parts about the holiday season.  If you didn't snag the perfect gift for family and friends on Black Friday, follow me on Pinterest for a few ideas! 

4.  Drink a festive drink | Make a cup of hot apple cider, hot cocoa or cold egg nog... or stop by your local coffee shop for a peppermint coffee or signature seasonal beverage.  I love the Starbucks peppermint mocha coffee and caramel apple cider.  It seems like they pull out the red cups earlier and earlier each year.

5.  Host a holiday party | Now that all your decorations are up, send out formal invitations or a simple e-vite and invite your friends to a festive shindig at your home or apartment.  Whether it's a tacky sweater party with fun games or a fancy dinner party, having friends over during the holiday season can be a lot of fun.  Plus you get to show off your decorations!

What are your favorite things to do during the holidays?

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5 Things To Do During Allergy & Cold Season

I have been feeling a bit under the weather the past few days.  I was able to power through work Thursday and Friday and I am elated for the long weekend.  Last night after work, I came home and simply relaxed.  It was a nice change of pace after a busy week of traveling, working and Junior League.  Since I have been recovering from a cold, I thought I would put together some tips for what to do when you're feeling a cold coming along.  And, of course, make sure to wash your hands and use hand sanitizer to help avoid any colds coming on. 

Get plenty of rest | This is a given.  When you're rundown, you are more susceptible to getting sick.  It is always important to get plenty of rest, but it is even more important during flu season.  Do not let your immune system get rundown!

Take lots of vitamin c | When you feel those flu symptoms coming on, add a glass of OJ to your morning routine or take vitamin c tablets.  This will help you combat sickness.  

Catch up on your favorite shows | Taking it easy and catching up on some of your favorite shows is a great way to relax and unwind when you're feeling sick.  I love curling up in bed with my iPad and watching Netflix or Amazon Prime shows on a lazy Saturday!

Wear comfy clothes (tee//shorts) | Stay home, don't wear makeup and throw on your favorite comfortable outfit for a day of resting and recouping.  

Stay hydrated | Staying hydrated is always important.  Drinking water is a great way to flush out any sickness that is trying to intrude! 

And of course, a great way to avoid the flu is, of course, getting the shot (ugh... I hate shots!).

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5 Fun Things To Do Labor Day Weekend

One // Wear White | Whether or not you follow the "no white after Labor Day" rule or not, Labor Day Weekend is the last time to pull out your favorite summer look.  I am all about wearing white jeans or skirts after Labor Day, but only if you make it seasonally appropriate.  There is plenty of time during the spring and summer to wear your favorite Lilly top with your white jeans, so once September roles around, it's time to begin transitioning your wardrobe.  Check out my favorite spring/summer fashions.  

Two // Drink Red Sangria | Sangria is such a refreshing summer drink.  Make a pitcher and share with friends for a fun end-of-summer treat.

Three // Host An End-Of-Summer Picnic | Invite your friends over and host an end-of-summer picnic.  Play games, barbecue and start the fall off with a bang! 

Four // Savor Your Favorite Summer Treat | Make your favorite homemade summer treat.  Who doesn't love a refreshing homemade popsicle?  Grab refreshing summer treat and then head outside and enjoy the summer sun! 

Five // Get Organized | Labor Day Weekend means the end of summer and back to all the regular meetings and events the fall and spring will bring.  Whether you're going back-to-school or simply back to your regular routine of events and meetings, post-Labor Day brings a busy fall for all.  Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to do some pre-fall cleaning and get organized for the busy weeks ahead.  Follow my no more clutter board on Pinterest for all my favorite organization tips and inspiration. 

Oh and don't forget to check out all the great Labor Day Weekend sales! 

Pictures: One / Two / Three / Four / Five

What will you be doing this Labor Day Weekend? 

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5 Fun Things To Do In August

1.  Build a bonfire for National S’mores Day on August 10th | Who doesn't love a good toasted marshmallow pared with melted chocolate and crunchy graham crackers?  It's even better if you get to sit my a warm bonfire with friends on a late summer night!  Check out this yummy recipe for s'more pop tarts.

2.  Go see Get on Up! the James Brown Story |  Summer is always filled with great blockbusters at the movie.  This month, make sure to check out the new movie, Get on up (watch the trailer here).

3.  Stock up on new office/school supplies | Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing, which means all the stores have stocked up on school supplies galore!  August is the perfect time to restock your office supplies or start fresh for the new school year.  It's also a great time to find the fabulous deals on home decor, paper products and clothes (and if your lucky... your state offers a tax-free period).  Follow my back-to-school board on Pinterest!

4.  Make watermelon lemonade | Yesterday was National Watermelon Day and even if you missed it, you can make up for it by making this thirst quenching treat on a hot day! Pinterest is full of yummy ways to make watermelon treats. 

5.  Take one last weekend trip to see the ocean | If your like me and your lucky enough to live within driving distance of the ocean, then take a long weekend trip to the beach.  September means the start of many things.  Whether your a student or not, many organization or events slow down in the summer and the end of August means the start of things again.  Before things get crazy again, take a long weekend trip to the beach with friends or family.  You'll be glad you did! 

What are five fun things you have planned for August?

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Five Things I'm Loving For Summer

Summertime calls for nautical clothing and accessories if you ask me.  Whether it's sailboats, stripes, anchors or rope, I love anything and everything nautical.

{last summer's list / fall list}

C Wonder Rope Knot Ring Set | Pink Sleeve Black Bow Stripe Mini Dress
Kate Spade Cedar Street Crossbody Bag | J.Crew Seville Wedge Espadrilles | J.Crew Skimmer Pant

1.  C Wonder Rope Knot Ring Set | I am a total sucker for rings.  I love wearing simple small rings.  I wear one on my right hand every day.  I feel naked if I go a day without it.  This C. Wonder knot ring set is the perfect way to add a hint of nautical to any everyday look.

2.  Pink Sleeve Black Bow Stripe Mini Dress | Stripes and bows, what could be better than that?  This  dress combines all of my favorite things... bows, pink, navy and stripes!  It's the perfect summer item.

3.  Kate Spade Cedar Street Crossbody Bag | Crossbody bags are the perfect bags for just about any occasion.  Whether your going to a night out with friends or a day of shopping, cross body bags are the perfect way to carry all the necessities while keeping your hands free.

4.  J.Crew Seville Wedge Espadrilles | I absolutely love these wedges.  J.Crew has had similar espadrille wedges for the past few years and I have been lusting after them ever sense.  I may have to pull the trigger and order a pair 

5.  J.Crew Skimmer Pant | The J.Crew Skimmer pant is one of my all time spring, summer and fall pants.  I own numerous pairs in various colors and patterns.  This patterned pair is perfect for summer, don't you think?

What are you loving this summer?

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5 Things To Do During the Holidays

1.  Pick out the perfect tree | Whether you pick a live Christmas tree at a tree lot or use an artificial tree, decorating the Christmas tree is essential for starting your holiday's off right.  I love decorating the Christmas tree every year.  We use an artificial tree, since my dad is allergic to pine, but I love that we don't have worry about it drying up… we can keep it up as long as we want with no mess!

2.  Decorate the outside of the house | Once your tree is up, it's time to start decorating the outside.  Lights, wreaths, and poinsettias are essential to making your home feel like Christmas from the outside in.  I love simple white lights paired with a fun wreath and a few poinsettias, but colored lights can be beautiful too!

3.  Shop for Family & Friends | Now that your home is ready to go, it is time to check all the names off your shopping list.  Shopping for Christmas gifts is one of the hardest, but one of the best parts about the holiday season.  If you are in need of a few ideas, here are a few gifts under $50. 

4.  Bake Christmas Cookies | I love to bake and decorate Christmas cookies for Santa, don't you?  What could be better.  I love attending holiday parties and eating all the yummy sweets! 

5.  Drink a festive drink | Make a cup of hot apple cider or hot chocolate… or stop by your neighborhood coffee shop to pick up a peppermint coffee or seasonal beverage.  I love the peppermint mocha and the caramel apple cider from Starbucks!  Yummy! 

What are your favorite things to do during the holidays?

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5 Fun Things To Do In the Fall

One // Carve a Pumpkin | Visit a pumpkin patch (or a local church that may be selling pumpkins) and pick out a few perfectly plump pumpkins to decorate.  Whether you want to get down and dirty and carve your pumpkin or decorate the outside, there are a million ways you can choose to make your pumpkin reflect who you are, while adding a little fall to your home decor.  I love all the adorable pumpkin decorating ideas I've found on Pinterest recently.

Two // Go on a Picnic | Whether it's with friends or your significant other, a picnic is the perfect fall outing.  Pack up your favorite lunch, grab a blanket and your ready to go.  It's the perfect way to spend a cool Saturday afternoon.  And don't forget to grab your favorite wine, beer or coffee to help keep you warm throughout the afternoon!  Here are a few fall recipes you may want to take on your picnic.

Three // Make Homemade Soup | I am a huge soup lover.  I order soup all, the, time.  Literally, even during 100+ degree Florida summers I will order a cup of my favorite soup for lunch.  However, once fall starts rolling around I love it even more.  The cooler temps make a hot bowl of soup even more enjoyable!  Williams-Sonoma's Butternut Squash Soup is one of my fall favorites.

Four // Drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte | Whether you have a long day of work ahead of you or perhaps a day of cramming in the library, a Pumpkin Spice Latte can make a drab day a little more fab. I don't think I could've survived long days in the library without trips to the first floor Starbucks.  Pumpkin Spice Chai's are also delicious!

Five // Enjoy the Fresh Air | Fall is a great time to take walks or sit on your porch and simply take in the fresh fall air.  The rest of the country usually feels falls gentle breeze a little bit earlier than we do in Florida, but that means when we finally do feel it, it's that much sweeter!  Fall is my favorite season.  I love the colors, the light sweaters and the fun holidays.  If you're lucky enough to be having fall weather where you live, don't take it for granted... go outside and enjoy it!  

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What are a few things you enjoy doing during the fall?

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Five Things I'm Loving For Summer

This summer I am all about all things nautical and bright.  If it's navy, red and white I love it.  Put an anchor on it and I'm sold!  Stripes... oh my! I love stripes.  Summer is such a fun time and the clothes are amazing!  Bright colors and fun patterns will brighten any rainy summer afternoon (and boy do we have plenty of those in Florida).

It has been quite a while since I did a top 5 things I'm loving post, so I thought it was time I did one.  {Check out Fall & Winter}

C Wonder Anchor Rings | Awikio Riviera Striped Dress | C Wonder Alligator Studs
Kate Spade Carmelita Wedges  | J.Crew Skimmer Pant

1. C Wonder Anchor Rings | I am totally in love with C Wonder's nautical anchor rings.  Whether I am dressing up to go out to dinner with friends or hanging out at home on a lazy Saturday, I always sport a ring on my right hand.  These anchor rings are perfect for summer.  You can choose to stack all three or wear them individually, but either way they're tones of fun!

2. Awikio Riviera Striped Dress | As soon as I found this dress I fell in love.  It combines all my favorite summer fashion trends... red, white & blue, stripes, and anchors! What could be better than that?  This is the perfect go-to summer dress.

3. C Wonder Alligator Studs | I am totally a studs girl.  I rarely wear big earrings, so these C Wonder studs are the perfect earrings for me.  Plus they are gators, how could I not love them?  These earrings are on my wish list to have before football season starts back up in September!

4. Kate Spade Carmelita Wedges | I am all about the wedges.  Whether it's for work or a night out with friends wedges are the most comfortable way to add a little style (& height) to your otherwise dull look.  Plus these adorable Kate Spade wedges have stripes and a bow, what could be better? (Find them on sale from Zappos now!)

5. J.Crew Skimmer Pant | I am totally obsessed with the J.Crew Factory skimmer pants.  They come in so many colors and are perfect for just about anything.  Dress them up for work with a blazer and heels or dress them down for errands on a Saturday with a tee and Jacks.  Add just about anything to them and you have a perfectly put together look (with little effort).

Now that you've heard all about my five favorite things for summer.  What are yours?  Tell me all about them in the comments below!

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Five Things I'm Loving for Winter

Recently we have been having great weather, not too hot and not too cold.  Luckily, it has been cold enough to wear sweaters and boots, but not so cold that you need gloves and hats.  All of this wonderful weather and fun winter fashions has made me long to put together another top 5 list.  

Check out my top 5 from fall!

Sequin Dress | Bow Sweater | Scottie Dog Earrings | Boots | Nail Polish

What are you loving for winter?

xoxo 

Five Things I'm Loving for Fall

I am not ready for summer to be over, however I am ready for the hot weather to be over (not that it will be anytime soon).  But, since all the stores are starting to put out all their new fall clothes and accessories I thought I would put together a list of five things I'm loving right now for the upcoming season.

1. Kate Spade iPad folio | I am dying to get a new iPad cover.  The one I have been using for the past year is the Apple smart cover, which is practical, but not very cute.  I like the fact that it snaps onto the side of my iPad and turns it on/off when I open/close it, but I would love to get a more stylish case.  I have had my eye on a leather Tory Burch case for a while, but think they are way too expensive, so I am thinking about opting for the slightly cheaper Kate Spade version.

2.  J.Crew Factory Stripe Tee | I love stripes.  I only own a few striped shirts, but I wear them all the time!  I really need to stock up on some more for the fall.  This is a perfect shirt for class or a day of studying at the library... comfy and cute!

3.  Kate Spade Cooper watch | For the past couple of years I have worn a watch almost everyday.  I hate having to always check my phone to know what time it is, especially if I'm in class, so wearing a watch is perfect.  Plus it's a cute accessory.  When the Kate Spade watches came out a few months ago I fell in love and have been wanting one ever since.  But, couldn't choose my favorite... But, I think I have landed on the Cooper watch!  It's classic and goes with everything so it's the perfect investment.

4.  J.Crew classic leather ballet flats | I have been eying these J.Crew ballet flats for months.  They are a great year-round flat and are a great way to add a pop of color to an otherwise dull outfit.  I love ballet flats because they transition perfect from casual to professional and from summer to winter.

5.  J.Crew Bubble necklace | Has anyone else in love with this necklace? I love statement necklaces.  A colorful statement necklace is the perfect way to add sparkle and color to any outfit and is an easy way to dress up a casual outfit.

What are you loving for fall?

xoxo