Tis the Season...for Booties!

This has been such a great summer, HOWEVER I am def ready for fall, anyone with me?

 

I love when the weather gets a little cooler and the humidity goes down.  Plus I live in New England where fall is just about the prettiest thing ever.

 

SO in anticipation of the upcoming season I decided to stock up on some BOOTIES!

 

I am usually a riding boot kinda gal, but this fall I am going to try and switch it up a little!

 

I got ALL these booties at Charolette Russe for just $20 each! Yes - $20!  If you sign up for their emails, they do craaazy good deals.  In fact I just placed another order for 40% of everything.  Awesome for trendy pieces you probably won't like a year or two from now anyways.

 

The first pair I got are a grey chunky heel.  They are faux suede and super neutral so I thought these were perfect!

 

 

The next pair I got are brown faux leather flats.  There is a tiny little heel but they are the flattest version I purchased.  These are so not my norm but I think I can rock them.

 

 

And the last pair I got are some black faux suede booties with a chunky heel.  I thought these would be good for work, and I mean you can never go wrong with black.

 

SO - Bring on the FALL because I am ready!!!

 



Lobster Rolls!

The days of summer and down to nada SO this past weekend Kryssi and I decided to hit the beach!

 

Because we were planning on being outside all day, I decided to try ALL cream product makeup look which I have never done before!

 

Here's what I used:

 

 

I told Krys this was my "natural look" and she said this was in no way natural, but whatever, I make my own rules ;)

 

 

It was an absolutely perfect day!!!! After hanging out on the beach for several hours I was burnt to a crisp AND hungry so we decided to get food.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE restaurants over looking the water!

 

 

We got steamers to start and what else, LOBSTER ROLLS! Krys also got a Greyhound and I had something they called a Pineapple Upside Down drink? Yummmmmmm!

 

 

We decided to grab one more drink before we hit the road! I got a blueberry lemonade and Krys got a corona...best way to send the summer :)

 

Chowin Down for the Week

Over the weekend I made a few little things to have on hand! I loved when I made that orzo salad a few weeks ago, because I had something already made to chow down on if I was hungry.  Here's what I made for this week!

 

First was a black bean salad

All I did was add 2 cans of low sodium black beans, 3 husks of corn on the cob, a sprinkle of red onion and parsley, and salt, pepper and olive oil to taste!

 

Next was some guac!

I did 4 avocados, juice from a lime, guac seasoning, a sprinkle of red onion and parsley, and salt, pepper to test. 

 

I added both together and with some tortilla chips, SO GOOD.

 

And last was some pasta!

All I did was take some veggie pasta and mixed it with roasted red pepper pesto and a little garlic powder.

 

I'm totally into doing a few make aheads; it makes the rest of the week so much easier!

Summer in Saratoga!

Last week Nils and I headed to Saratoga Springs to see some horse races!  I friend of mine invited us.  I'm not super into horses or gambling, BUT I loved it! It was such a fun experience and the weather was perfect! 

 

Because I was going to a horse race, I just HAD to get a hat.  I got this one at Kohls on clearance (prob because summer is almost over) so that was a total win.

 

 

Each race only lasted a few minutes but they are SO EXCITING! People go wild!

 

 We totally feasted like kings...our first day we had crab legs, sushi...

 

And LOTS of champs ;)

 

Lots of every drink to be honest...

 

There was a horse named "All About Ashley" which I was so sure would win BIG, but it didn't happen (better luck next time).

 

Prior to each race you could go down and see the horses up close, that was probably the best part for me :)

 

 

 We drove instead of taking a flight, which meant I didn't need to pack light ;) Here's the stash I brought for just 2 days #notsorry

 

Can't wait to go back next year!!!

Yummy Salad! (and highlight on fleek)

A few days ago at a work lunch I seriously got the best salad ever!

It was just a shrimp Caesar salad, which is something I order all the time.  SO I was sort of surprise when this baby arrived at my table!

But OMG guys.  This was SO GOOD.

It was an entire head of romaine lettuce that had be grilled.  Sounds weird but seriously so yummy.  Then there was just a drizzling of dressing, big chunks of parmesan cheese, and 4 grilled shrimp! I loved it!

And then I just needed to take a minute to call out to my Becca/Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop.

I have been wearing this NON STOP.  It's soooo pretty! I am extremely pale and it still works.  AND I tried it on Kryssi over weekend, and she is way darker than me, and it looked amazing on her too.  It's limited edition at Sephora so grab it pronto!



Weekend Delights

Kryssi stopped by for a little wine & Real Housewives of OC (loving Heather this season!!!)

 

I made her a little snacker and I have to l-o-l because although it was redic she admitted it was the best snack ever.  It consisted of:  chips, pickles, pepperoni and cheese.  #keepinitclassy

 

 

Saturday I met Laura and her mom in Boston! We went down to the Seaport area to get a few drinks and apps!

 

 

Loved this dining view!

And this drink ;) It was a grapefruit juice and vodka! 

 Later in the night we got free tix to an OAR concert!  I didn't really know any songs but it was still so fun and a cool vibe.

 Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Weekly OBSESSIONS

I have become so obsessed with coconut greek yogurt!  My friend recommended it to me a while ago but I was kind of meh whatever.  But last week I felt compelled to try it and OMG its literally the best greek yogurt EVER!  I got three for the week and I honestly wish I got more.

 

I did a full review on this, so this is no surprise, BUT I am also SO OBSESSED with my Soleil Tan de Chanel.   It's the perfect color, easy to build, blends like a dream.  I never thought I'd really be into cream bronzers, but this is almost like a dense moose.  It's honestly just perfect.  I can't stop using it.  It is expensive, but worth every penny, especially since I don't know of anything else like it.

 

Lastly is a little summer water aka Rose!  I don't know what it is, but this summer has been all about the rose for me!  It's so light and refreshing.  Plus it's pink so it's just pretty to look at.   I am by no means a wine expert so I honestly just buy whatever is already chilled and has pretty packaging :)