Travel

I travel more than your average 26 year old [ouch, reality hurts].  I'd like to say from all this travel that I've become an expert packer, airport frequenter, and great travel mate, but I'd be lying.  I always overpack because if I don't, I get extremely nervous I won't have enough options.  I make it to the airport with just enough time to get through security, find the gate, and get a starbucks [this causes problems if I'm at a different airport than Atlanta since that is the only security I've memorized the timing of].  I always check a bag because I can't stand carrying anything but my purse with me through an airport.  But my saving grace is that I'm very relaxed when I travel and can usually be talked into doing anything.  With that said, I tend to make a lot of my travel companions nervous with my completely lax traveling style.  My apologies friends, family, and people I regret inviting on trips.

Lately, I've been looking for a good weekender bag for the smaller trips and those that don't require flying.  I stumbled across this Walton Overnight Bag and fell in love.  I love the size and colors and desperately want to get it monogrammed.  My Longchamp needs a friend and I think this guy fits the bill.

etsy.feature.friday {introducing frugal friday}

Friday's are changing here on the blog and I think it'll be for the better!  First of all, happy June everyone.  Second of all, when this gets posted I will have been on the road driving home for 3 hours already...disturbing, but I have to get home in time to nap before I leave for the bachelorette weekend. [priorities people] I decided {with the help of Laura} to change up my Friday posts because I wanted to do something different...and why not let that something different revolve around my cheapness and call it Frugal Friday?  So, I'll be posting great [cheap = under $30] things and I hope you all like them!  I figured I'd do a soft open of the new post with a combination of eff and ff....something that's under $30 and also on etsy.  Enjoy!

I saw these earrings and instantly fell in love.  Simple, colorful, and perfect for summer.  I love these colors for summer and know these earrings will go with everything.  More than a stud, but not full on statement earring.  I'm in.

for a good cause

It's refreshing that so many designers and brands are teaming with charities and causes that make you feel a little better about your purchase and play a part in helping people and communities.  The latest one I've found is Tommy Hilfiger's Promise Collection that benefits relief work in Uganda.  The pieces have the prettiest color combos and patterns.  I can't get enough of the looks and how many people these lines help.

'ello

I'm going to be a total flake this week and I'm sorry.  I've reached the age where I now need recovery periods from vacations...and I only get 3 days this time before I'm off on my trip back home for 10 days for a bachelorette, wedding, and pure relaxation with my parents and brothers.  I'll post pictures and such, but I can't promise I'll be functioning anywhere near a computer.

In other news, Gilt's preview of the Trina Turk for Banana Republic line starts today at noon.

And in more news, the jewelry line Robert Rose is offering 40% off their entire site with code LUCKY8.  These are my two favorites:

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

I'm off to Lake Toxaway this weekend with my beautiful friends Susannah, Laura, and Tippi!  Couldn't be more excited to relax, boat, and take in the weather.  I'll be there for a long weekend, so till next week my dear readers.

loving

the way Emily, I mean Amanda, no really Emily [Revenge fans will understand my confusion] looks in this dress.  Perfection.

She's quickly becoming a fashionista and I approve.  As long as her hair stays more blond than yellow.

the year of sandals

Since this is officially my 3rd? 4th? post on summer sandals it has become obvious to me that retailers are putting forth a bigger effort to supply us with fashionable footwear.  I welcome these choices over the generic, cheap sandals that usually stock the shelves in these stores.  And with the continued influx of potential purchases, I thought it was appropriate to continue to post all the cute and affordable finds I've come across.  Today is GAP's day.  I'm impressed by the beautiful beading and color combos they've chosen and appreciate spending $40 and under on these things.  [P.S. today's the last day for 20% of your purchase with the code GAPLOVE]