Seriously amazing + Seriously whaaat?!

 polka dot shirt: old navy // skinny jeans: forever 21 // brown boots: blowfish shoes

hot air balloon necklace: mindy mae's market // polka dot shirt: old navy 

polka dot shirt: old navy // skinny jeans: forever 21 // brown boots: blowfish shoes

seriously amazing.

+ The little girl in front of me exiting the Target while dancing the Macarena. Also, when she paused to re-do the ending to get it "just right". get it girl.

+ The cute red head chick at the laundry mat stopping me to compliment my quick and easy black dress choice for the day.

+ Taco Bell offering the Doritos Locos taco in cool ranch now. All the fat girls say, "Hey 4th meal!" But seriously, yum.

+ Spending $99 at Target when your goal is to stay under $100. Boom.

+ The best pair of glasses I've ever owned for just $95. AND a pair for someone in need. I cannot explain enough how much I love Warby Parker. 

seriously whaaat?!

+ Dropping the bleach cap and having it hit my black dress on the way to the ground. Bring on the black dye. 

+ Tripping at work and landing in a tangled mess on top of painful metal racks and realizing half my big toe nail is missing. Damn. Awkward pedicure, party of one. 

+ Losing 10lbs one week and finally hitting your target weight and then eating chinese food 3 days in a row the next week and gaining all the weight back. meh.

+ Not being able to go without coffee for a day without getting a migraine. Addicted much? crap.

What's been seriously  going on for you? Feel free to write your own seriously posts and link them back here in the comments.

Currently.

DRESS//Target. SHOES//Blowfish MESSY BED//Courtesy of Boyfriend

 

reading // 50 Shades of Grey and I know what you're probably thinking. But here's the thing... it's awesome, it distracts me from stress and I'm 26 years old so I'll read what I want. Mkay? 

watching // So You Think You Can Dance: I used to be a dancer.... until I was injured. I just la-la-love watching these talented people. Master Chef: I cannot cook. But oh geez, do I love watching people make some super delicious foods. Teen Mom: This is what it is. Do I maybe buy ever trashy magazine with one of these ladies on the cover and then read them excitedly to find out tiny details of nothingness? Yep. Don't judge.

anticipating  // So much change is happening this month. At the end of this month my nanny job is done. I am transitioning to a new serving job possibly this month. AND I'm about to venture onto the most EXCITING writing workshop of my life. This could seriously change my entire life. Oh boy.

laughing about //well I need some help here.... got any cute videos or stories for me that will give a girl a little endorphine boost? Otherwise... generally I'm laughing at the fact that my upstairs neighbors are always screaming profanities at each other and NEVER seem to leave the house. Perhaps one has something to do with the other? Hmm.

listening to // Of Monsters and Men. Really loving this group right now and because all I have in my car is a radio.... it means in my endless hours of LA traffic.... I'm BEGGING the DJ's to please play it again. The others all want to hear it on repeat as well.

eating // Bulgogi meat from the Korean Market.... oh my yum. As well as a huge batch of pasta salad that I made a few days ago. What's wrong with tri-color pasta, feta, avocado, peppers, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & ginger dressing? Absolutely nothing at all.

working on // Re-organizing my blog/shop/branding. Lots of custom hoops orders including ones seen here, here and soon-to-be here. Want one of your own? Sure, just visit here.

wishing // I could quit serving, get a job as a writer... and never again wake up dreading the day before me because of work. You know, just that is all.  


found this fun post idea via Sometimes Sweet.and again on Much Love, illy... if you write up your own "currently" post, i'd love to see it so be sure to leave it the comments so that i can check it out, too!

WIWW {of sorts}

Sorry I haven't been around much lately. I SO miss blogging in all it's entirety. I haven't even read a blog post in a week! Which means I will have HUNDREDS to read when I finally can catch up because I never miss a post from my favorites… that's like missing out on something special.

Well if you follow me on Facebook or twitter you know that right after Christmas I got into a car accident. It wasn't pretty but I am ok.

Thankfully I have great insurance and right now my car is getting all fixed up!

But besides that I also have been working like nuts on my Groopdealz orders. I know I mentioned that before but seriously y'all it's like everytime I finish and package an order I feel like the list grows even longer. I feel terrible because I want them to all go out to their owners in a timely manner but it's taking me forever. Oy.

But in between my two jobs I sit at my desk and hot glue until the late hours of the night. No one said being a handmade business owner was easy.

But it is fun. And because I miss you all so dearly I've decided to give free shipping until the end of January. Please order your favs from the shop because soon they may all be going away for a bit of Spring cleaning.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeautifulBlendings

Use code: PARTY2012 for FREE shipping!!

Until later here are some pictures of my fav new top from Target that I'm happy I wore today.

Happy New Year my friends!

{Thrifted Thursdays} Week 8

If you are new to this read about it all here. 

This week I'm going to share with you one of the fabulous link-ups from last week and hopefully encourage you to join in with the fun.

Last week the adorable {and 39 weeks pregnant} Sandy from SandyalaMode linked up with {Thrifted Thursdays} to show off her awesome glasses that she thrifted.

Isn't she just the cutest. Her blog is too. You should pop over and let her know that she rocks because SOON she's going to pop a baby out of her belly and she needs major awesome love to make that happen!

Then two nights ago at work we had a menu tasting party and since my fella and I technically work for the same company.... he got to be there too. So to me....it was date night. I got all glammed up and even threw on my thrifted leather jacket he got me for rides on his Harley. Or maybe just for looking goooood. 

Shirt: Roxy//Necklace: c/o BabyboyBakery for CHWH//Ring:c/o LittleMissMomma

Leather jacket: Thrifted

 

 And finally Sandy I hope you read this post..... cause you were the WINNER of the Poshlocket GIVEAWAY!!! What a happy, beautiful way to celebrate being a new momma! Can't wait till you get your earrings in the mail! Xo.

What I Wore. ShopKempt + {giveaway}[closed]

I have a pretty serious obsession. I've been swooning over it. Drooling over it. Bookmarking and pinning over it. And now I have it. The prettiest clothes I've ever owned. And no joke, they got here in 24 hours. It was the fastest, most exciting package I've even torn from the UPS man's hands. He's ok.

What is it?

 

Such a beautiful amazing site with GORGEOUS clothes. I spent SO many hours looking at the gorgeous clothes/accessories on this site before I finally got to bring some home. And I couldn't be happier with what I have. 

{CORAL TOP}

 

 Top:: ShopKempt, Leggings::F21, Boots::Thrifted, Scarf::F21

 

It's such a great top that I seriously wear it every week. And if you live someone colder than California you could easily add a long sweater on top to warm it up. I did this weekend for pumpkin carving. :)

{Grey Short-sleeved Sweater}

Sweater::ShopKempt, Tank::F21, Jeans::Old Navy, Earrings::Gift, Cowl::BBShop

This gray sweater is so comfy for any day but today I wore it for my interview. It has just a little bit of sparkle in the front and the deep V-neck is great for layering it if I need some extra warmth.

What's even better? ShopKempt has agreed to do a giveaway for my lovely readers! But of course!

Want to know how you can win?

How to Enter the GIVEAWAY:

1. You must be a follower of my blog, visit ShopKempt and leave a comment telling me what you'd buy with your $40.

2. Follow ShopKempt on Twitter.  {one entry}

3. Follow ShopKempton Facebook and leave them a comment saying I sent ya. {one entry}

4. Tweet about this giveaway: I just entered @TBlendings givewaway to win $40 to @ShopKempt for some lovelies. You can too!  http://bit.ly/vN2Jui 

5. Follow any of BeautifulBlendings extras and tell me which {additional entries for each}  

That's a lot of choices! Giveaway ends November 9th at midnight. Winners will be announced the following day. Please be sure to leave your email so I can contact you! 

Good luck!

What I Wore & Shop My Closet

Here is my latest "get dressed and actually feel cute" pictures. This past week I was house-sitting and getting to see some friends before my fella leaves town THIS WEEKEND. Eek. So we went out and enjoyed our time with good people and I actually felt getting ready and looking nice was appropriate for the occasion.

Dress: Old Navy || Clutch: See Kate Sew || Hair: Wrangled by yours truly into two french braids

Now I've recently realized... I am moving. In two weeks. What?! To a state where I do not need most of the wardrobe I currently own. Also, I cannot fit most of it in my car {which is how much space I am allowed for stuff to bring with me}. So I decided that to fix this... I would have a ...

So this is how it will work.

All items will be displayed on my blog. 

All items worn either never or only once.

If you see something you like, email me.

If you are the first to email about that particular item, it's yours. 

You have 24 hours to pay via paypal or the item will be back up for grabs.

If you need more info on something, let me know. 

Shipping will be $3 per item, $1 additional for more than one item.

Ready? Shop!

TEAL KNIT SHORT SLEEVE COWL-NECK SWEATER

FOREVER XXI: SMALL

$15

NAVY BLUE DOWN VEST {ACTUAL FEATHERS INSIDE}

SARAH JESSICA PARKER: BITTEN: SMALL

$10

BEIGE {UNDERLAY} & BLACK LACE DRESS

SIZE 5/6

$17

BURGUNDY RED VINTAGE STYLE HEELS

FOREVER XXI: SIZE 7

$15

CORAL/RED/GREY/CREME DRESS

GAP: SIZE 2 {adjustable straps}

$8

WHITE/TWINE ESPADRILLES 

TARGET: SIZE 7.5

$15

BROWN COTTON & LACE DRESS

LUCCA: SMALL

$6

MAT & NAT 3-FOLD LEATHER WALLET

OLIVE GREEN/BROWN

{Holds 12 cards, 3 large interior pockets, 1 lg. outer pocket, pen holder}

NEVER USED

{retails for: $70}

$25

BLACK LONG SLEEVE SWEATER

CRYSTAL BUTTONS 

OLD NAVY: MATERNITY: XS

$5

That's all. For now. 

email me quick if there's something you want.

And be sure to include your paypal address.

what. i'm. wearing.

First of all I want to thank you all for your sweet comments from this post. It was very hard for me to open my heart that way but at the same time, I think it was the most beautiful post I've ever written on this blog. There is more to share about that but I will do so when the time is right. Very soon.

For now I want to show you a bit of what I captured from days last week where I actually had normal clothes on. It's been a rough one the past seven days but my body and mind are over the hump and I am happy for what the future holds. There are many exciting things on the horizon and wow are you going to love them!

Here's what I managed to wear:


TOP: Vintage || TOES: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri {Sonic Boom} || Necklace: TinkerBBoutique

Just Me: Glasses, Braided hair || Love: What My Wall Wore by danielle burkleo || Vintage: We Heart Shops  || Bestie: ADORABLE. 

Getting silly. Looking pretty.

I'm delirious ya'll. But I have been trying much harder to "look purdy". And to be honest... the trying really actually makes me feel more comfortable and confident. That's not to say I don't still come home exhausted (hi there tonight!) and throw on my cozy messy t-shirt from HS and my fella's boxers. So cozy.

So without more silly babble from this nutzo (who's also highly distracted by season four of Dexter, seriously---obsessed) here are my purdy looks from this week.

Top and tank: Forever XXI

Tank: Old Navy

Jacket: Forever XXI

Jeans: Old Navy

Shoes: TOMS

Headband: LifeByHand

iPhone Cover: Naptime Diaries 

 

Weekend recap

This weekend two of our really great friends got hitched. My fella was in the wedding and I was accompanied for the afternoon by my adorable friend Dan who lives in Germany (working for Adidas) and then later at the reception by my actual fella!

You may remember that I needed some help from ya'll about 3 weeks ago because I was trying to pick a dress to wear to this wedding. You can see the choices  if you want to recap but I'm happy to show you the WINNER. Now warning....I know there was an overwhelming response that dress number one was the BEST and it WAS gorgeous BUT it was way to short. Sorry ladies. I just didn't want to disappoint.

It was so much fun to get all glam and just feel special for a day. The couple looked amazing and I shed a tear (or ten) during the ceremony; especially when the bride walked down the aisle and the groom's face filled with tears. So beautiful.

And the dress choice.....it was number FOUR! I just loved it and felt gorgeous. 

They are so cute and happy together. LOVE it. And that headband she's wearing.....yep. Yours truly made it specially for her. You can order your own custom one or just shop HERE.

Hope you had a wonderfully romantic weekend!

My first WIWW post

So it's official. I finally got my "stuff" together and 1)wore cute clothing for once... AND 2)took actual PICTURES of myself! I'm actually pretty proud. I haven't gotten to the point yet though where I will beg and plead with my fella to take a dozen MILLION pictures of me from all sorts of interesting angles until I am fully satisfied that what I can post is ok for people to see on the internet....SO instead you get my silly Blackberry shots. But don't worry....my Iphone is in the mail and I should have it by tomorrow so there should be better self-pics to come! For now.....here is my very first WIWW. ::heart::

{1} Nailpolish: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, COLOR: Sonic Boom
{2} See Kate Sew smashed ruffle zipper pouch, SO CUTE!
{3} Vintage dress found at Buffalo Exchange for $13! (Is there one by you? Cause you have to go!)
{4} My LMM {littlemissmomma} ring that I absolutely ADORE and get compliments on everytime I wear it. 
{5} Amazingly large aviators also from Buffalo Exchange. 


So there you have it. This is currently my fav outfit and I am trying not to wear it EVERY day. That nailpolish is seriously the best. I never paint my fingernails because it is always TOO much effort and the drying time is ridiculous. But I literally did those babies 2 minutes before we walked out the door and they were totally ready to go. 

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