Friday, May 24, 2013

Fashion Friday: OOTDs + More Memorial Day Weekend Sales

W, last Memorial Day 2012
What are y'all up to this holiday weekend?  Traveling anywhere fun?  Hanging out with your family?  friends?  We have some relatives coming in town to stay with us, and we're so excited for them to hurry up and get here!  Their two children are mixed in with our kiddos' ages, and they're so close!  And the weather is expected to be beautiful!  There will be lots of time to let the children play, and for the adults to catch up, finally!  It's been too long!  Atlanta isn't too far away, but I still wished they lived closer!
J.Crew Factory Sleeveless Top (old, but very similar here (and on sale for only $19.50) // J.Crew Chino Shorts in Neon Peach // Tory Burch Emmy Flats (old, but similar HERE) // J.Crew Fringe Necklace (old, but I'm absolutely loving this one) // Kate Spade Marmalade Earrings 

J.Crew Vintage Tee // Tory Burch Miller 2 Sandals (old, but very similar HERE) // Kate Spade Bow Earrings // Michael Kors Watch // Lilly Pulitzer Buttercup Shorts (currently on sale for $48)

Fun find!  These Mossimo Racerback Tanks, only $10!
So bright and versatile.  Pair with your favorite colored chinos or wear them to work-out!
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More Memorial Day Weekend Sales, means more chances to save!
Enjoy! 

Loren Hope
15% Off Orders of $150+
Use code: LONGWEEKEND at check-out

I am in love with Loren Hope's Cocktail Rings!
I think I wore the red one to almost every holiday event, this past Christmas!
They have an adjuster on the inside of the ring, which allows you to make them the perfect size for you.
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J.Crew's Sale Continues
Use code SHOPNOW at check-out.
$30 Off, $150+
$50 Off, $200+
$75 Off, $250+

These pieces came in the mail this past weekend, and I LOVE them all!
I'm thinking about going back and getting the red racerback dress in black also.  Such a great classic, comfy style! 
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Shopbop has a big sale, with many new items added.
Shopbop always offers free shipping, and free returns.
If you missed your chance during the Tory Burch Sale on snagging these Selma Wedges, they're currently available in both tan and black, in all sizes, and marked down!

Hunter Rain Boots in Smoke
Only $95!  Currently available in all sizes.  These won't last long.

Love this Joie Sweater to throw on, on a cool beach night.  Now only $89!

Perfect for those days when it's sprinkling this summer, and you don't want to throw on your rain boots!
Seriously.  How fun are these?  Marked down to $70, normally $100!
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I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!
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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Thirsty Thursday: US Marine Corps Martini + Memorial Day Weekend Sales Galore

I found this cocktail recipe on allrecipes.com, and think it is so cool, and the perfect cocktail to serve this holiday weekend.  A weekend to remember, and to celebrate all those who have lost their lives fighting for our country.  I can't say it enough, thank you, to all those who have served, and continue to serve!

Yields 6 Servings
"The US Marine Corps was founded in Philadelphia on Nov. 10, 1775 in a tavern during the American Revolutionary War. The name of the tavern was 'Tun Tavern.' There is an exact replica of Tun Tavern at the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia. It was at Quantico in this Tun Tavern that the US Marine Corps Martini was born over 50 years ago. It has been made and served all over the world. Is it a killer martini? More on that later. It is sometimes referred to as the 5-4-3-2-1 Martini. To your health and good cheer! 'Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share.'"

 5 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers vodka
 4 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers gin
 3 cubes ice
 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers pale dry sherry
 1 1/2 fluid ounces water

Directions
Pour vodka, gin, ice cubes, sherry, and water into a glass container and freeze until mix is slushy, at least 3 hours. At the same time, freeze martini glasses.
Pour martinis into glasses, straining out any remaining ice cubes.

Footnotes from AllRecipes.com:
  • "Lots of folks figure that because these are US Marine Corps Martinis they must be wildly strong. This is not at all the case. Most professional bartenders serve a martini in which the ratio is four (or five) parts gin to one part vermouth. The vermouth is itself 16% to 18% alcohol. The Marine Corps Martini is indeed much milder. There are nine parts liquor to five parts dry sherry and water. This is a martini in which the liquor ratio is 1.8 to 1. Not only is the mixture half as strong as the normal martini, the one part water and three ice cubes further reduces the alcohol content. These are not Marine Corps killer martinis.
  • The problem is that these martinis are so smooooth, one tends to drink them too fast and drink too many. One or two are enough - and beyond that be sure to name your designated driver!!
  • Serve the martini, as is your custom, with olives or a twist. Or serve with pickled onions, changing it from a martini to a Gibson. Serve with an olive and an onion, and you have a Gibtini."
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Oh my word, there are so many Memorial Day Weekend Sales!  I feel like my inbox is constantly buzzing with new sales popping up at every.single.store/site!  Might as well check off some of your wish list items, while they're on sale, right?  Here, I've listed some of my favorite sales, and some of my favorite things...

C. Wonder - 25% off your order of $100+
Discount applied at check-out.

It spells out "Love You"

It spells out "I Love You"



A great Father's Day gift!

Chevron Notecards (Set of 50)
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Burke Decor
Use code MEMORIAL at check-out for 20% off site-wide.
If you've been eyeing the Turkish-T Towels, that are all the rage right now, get them here, at a discount.
Perfect for the beach/pool!
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Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale
Save up to 40%
A great neutral that you can dress up or down.  Currently available in all sizes, and marked down almost $100.

Available in Pool and Black.  Only $59.  The back is the best part!

Only $34!

While browsing around the site, I came across these Pilsner glasses.
While they're not on sale, how fun would they be for a gift?
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It's no secret to my long-time readers that I love J.Crew.  It's the easiest, brightest thing to throw on this summer.  I'll be back tomorrow to share more sales, and even more J.Crew pieces I'm loving.  For now, I'm leaving you with these favorites!  I may or may not have all of these throw-on, super soft tops and shorts.  Score them all and save!  Use code SHOPNOW and save $30 off your order of $150+, $50 off $200+, and $75 off $250+.
J.Crew Chino Shorts (Sea Glass, Shocking Pink, and Citrus Lime) All shorts on sale for $35.

Hope y'all have a wonderful rest of your Thirsty Thursday!

Cheers!
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Wednesday Whereabouts

This past week has been a whirlwind, but we've enjoyed every minute of it.  Cannot believe this school year has come to a close, and that W will be a kindergartner in the fall!
Lilly Pulitzer Insulated Tote Bag // Tory Burch Slouchy Case // Tuckernuck Scout Tote (use code: SSP15, to receive 15% off your first purchase) // L.L. Boat and Tote Bag (all totes are currently 20% off, through next Wednesday, making this small tote only $16, with free shipping). This pink color is currently unavailable, but I also have one in the jadeite color, and love it!
On Friday, we headed down to Georgia to visit the hubs' family, and attend a memorial for his great aunt.
 The weather couldn't have been better, all weekend long.  On Friday, we enjoyed a low country boil and had the best time catching up with everyone.
Little L wandered everywhere.
 My in-laws enjoyed showing off their newest grandchild, little V.
Stylemint Striped Tulip Top, old - but I just got the Vine Tank and LOVE it! (click HERE for your free invitation) // Kate Spade Crystal Corsage Earrings
 W has been begging us to have her birthday party at Meme's (her great-grandmother).  We had to explain to her that her friends wouldn't be able to make a five-hour trip for her birthday, but that we could celebrate it while we were there (a month early).  She enjoyed every minute of it.
W with my sister-in-law (expecting this fall!).
J.Crew Bow Necklace (old, I'm loving this Kate Spade one, currently 40% off) // J.Crew Camille Dress (spend $150, and receive $30 off with code SHOPNOW) // Tory Burch Patti Wedges (old, but very similar HERE)
 After celebrating her birthday, we attended the memorial.  It was a great service, and my husband's brother-in-law did a wonderful job leading it.
 The hubs and his cousin, with their son (he and L are a couple of months apart).
 Fun times at Meme's, the girls with their cousins!  They'll be back in town this weekend, to visit, and we're so excited to see them again!
 Meme with her great grandchildren.  Little L was ready to go!
 Sweet V (six months old) with Meme.
W with Georgia (my in-laws' German short-hair).
 Meme with W.
Lilly Pulitzer Mini-Clare Dress (old, but similar HERE)
 On the road home.

J.Crew Shorts (old, but I really like THESE) // Kate Spade Bow Ring (old, but I really like THIS)
On Monday night, I went out with some good friends, to catch up and try some yummy wine.
Dean & DeLuca Wine Bar never disappoints.
Tory Burch Sunglasses
I went to a late night movie, after having wine with the girls.
Bahs Lurmann did an awesome job with this movie!

This was the girls' last week of school.  This school year has seriously flown by!

 Since W has a summer birthday, we celebrated with her class, on the last day of school, at their end-of-year party.  This girl is going to be spoiled with all of these "fake" birthdays.
 After fixing W's hair like this last week, she has requested it almost every single day.
 The last day of school!  E will be in the 3's class in the fall, and W will be in Kindergarten.
Can you tell I really like these dresses?
They're by Bella Bliss.  I got them at a boutique here called Fancy Pants.
Online, here's the only place I could locate them.
E, with her awesome teachers!
We attended E's end-of-year party first, at a classmate's home.  Since this was their backyard, you can understand why I have no photos from E's party.  I was chasing L down, almost the entire time!
W with her wonderful teachers!
 Prepping the candles.
W's teacher had some extra special things to tell her when we were leaving her party.
Made this Mama very proud.  So glad I was able to capture this moment!

School's out for the summer!  We're ready for beach trips and pool time, and some much needed rest and relaxation.  No more prepping lunches and having to wake up V, to drop the girls off at school, and then picking them up again.
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