New Favorite Jewelry Pieces!

If you have been around for a while you know I love personalized jewelry (or just things in general).  I am a southern girl and I will always love a well placed monogram or initial.  I discovered Keira Nicole Jewelry on instagram and fell in love with the simplistic designs that are perfect for layering.  She is super sweet and sent me two initial bracelets and a necklace.  I have been obsessed with them ever since!  

I got one bracelet with my initial and the other with my husband's.  I could totally see getting my kid's initials to wear down the road.

I have been wearing these bracelets pretty much nonstop since I got them.  They are super easy to throw on and I love pairing them with other jewelry.

Side note...how cute is my new pearl denim jacket??

I have also been wearing my "e" necklace all the time.  I love how dainty and simple it is.  It looks so chic on its own or layered with other necklaces.

These would also make really great gifts, everyone loves personalized goodies!!

What I read in February

February is a short month but I feel like this one dragged by a little bit.  I read three books this month, one great, one ok and one terrible.  Keep reading to see which was which.

Ready or Not by Meg Cabot: I read a lot of Meg Cabot when I was younger (any Princess Diaries fans out there??)  I picked this one up at the thrift store and decided to step back into my younger self.  What a disappointment, this book was just blah.  I almost stopped reading it because it made me a little angry but I was already almost half way.  The story of Samantha, who saved the life of the president continues but most of this book concentrated on an agenda focused on sex ed.  Characters were annoying and it was just a disappointment.

Ladies' Night by Mary Kay Andrews: Light and fluffy, this book was a super easy read and for the most part enjoyable.  It follows the basis of a lot of Ms. Andrews' books where the heroine has an issue with a man (in this case her husband is cheating on her) and she is left to start a new life.  It was ok, pretty easy to figure out and nothing too exciting in the characters.  If you are a fan of Mary Kay Andrews it's worth a read.

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah: Ok so now for the best book of the month (definitely the best one I have read this year).  I got this one for my birthday and was so excited to jump in.  I actually finished half of it in one sitting, I couldn't not finish it.  Set in Alaska in the 1970s and 80s Hannah describes it as beautiful and visually stunning but also full of dangers.  It is told from the view of the daughter Leni who follows her mom and dad to Alaska.  Her father is a POW struggling with PTSD (before they knew what that was).  Leni discovers that he is abusive to her mother and realizes that the dangers of Alaksa are not always outside.  I loved this book, the characters were so complex and well developed, as with all of Kristin Hannah's books the female characters were especially strong and she delved into what makes them strong.  I really enjoyed the Alaskan setting and it made me want to go there.  Highly recommend this one! 

What have you been reading lately?

Instagram Roundup

I am trying something new this week, inspired by Emily over at With Style and Grace.  I am sharing a roundup of some of my favorite instagram posts from the week.  P.S. if you aren't following me on instagram go give me a follow!

Recap of my Disney trip went up and I had to share one of my favorite pictures from the trip.  Plus how cute is that top??  Check them out here!  

If you saw my Gucci dupe post you might recognize this bag.  It has been in heavy rotation and I am obsessed with it!!  Also still obsessed with an Iced Coconut Milk Macchiato...can't stop won't stop.

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We have had some flip flopy weather, really cold and then really hot.  I am not quite ready to give up my sweaters yet so I am trying to wear them as much as I can.  Also these pom pom sneakers are some of my absolute favorites!!

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Have you tried IHop's iced coffee??  Y'all it is great!  I usually get the original but I tried the mocha this time and it was delicious!!

Rocking a couple of birthday gifts from my girl Nicolette here :)

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Again with the weather layering is my best friend...

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I received the prettiest bangles in the mail this past week from Simply Put Studios and I am obsessed with them!!  I love "arming" and surrounding myself with scripture.  These are so pretty and great reminders in my life to count it all joy, and also that it is so well with my soul.    

If you don't have a pair of super stars I highly recommend them, so comfy and I find myself reaching for them so often throughout the week.

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Flowy tunics are my favorite!  Pretty much anything that is flowy and can be worn with leggings is a win in my book. 

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Ok so obviously there are more pictures than a week in this post, I had a lot I wanted to share.  Let me know if this is something you guys like and if you want to see more! 

Five Things Friday

Keira Nicole Jewelry: I saw these on instagram and immediately fell in love with their simplistic yet classy design.  I love a good personalized piece of jewelry and these are gorgeous.  I picked out the initial necklace and two initial beaded bracelets (one with my initial and the other with my husbands).  I have been wearing them nonstop.  I love how dainty they are and can be paired with anything, I have really been enjoying layering them with other jewelry.   

Tassel Crossbody: My mom picked this bag up for my birthday from Walmart and I am in love with it!  It looks like a Kate Spade but guys this one is less than $15!!  Great quality and holds everything I need.  

The Crown: I started watching this show last month when I was sick for a couple of days.  I am on season two now and am obsessed!  If you haven't heard of this show it follows the life of Queen Elizabeth and how she became queen.  It is such a well done show, you feel for her in her struggles and you cheer in her triumphs.  The acting is great and the historical drama gets me every time.  If you have Netflix I highly recommend! 

Coconut Caramel Latte Creamer: I saw someone post about this on instagram and being a coconut lover I had to try it out.  It isn't overly coconuty but you still get a little hint.  Very smooth and not too sweet.  I will definitely be repurchasing.  

Camo Sneakers: These were another birthday gift and I love them!  I have been wanting a pair of camo sneakers for a while.  They are a great neutral shoe, comfy and the zipper detail is really fun.  They are also on sale right now for under $20!  If you do order them, they run a half size big.  

What have you been loving this week?

Splurge vs. Save: Dolce Vita Baz Mule

Leopard is a neutral and I am all about it!

Dolce Vita Baz Espadrille Mules: These leopard mules are so cute, their stitching details are so pretty and obviously nicer than the dupe.

DV Elaine Espadrille Mules: Honestly I think I might prefer the dupes to the real thing.  I like the spot pattern and shape on this version a little bit better.  These shoes have been all over instagram and I fell like they are going to be pretty big for spring and summer.  I have a pair on my list.

What I Got for my Birthday

I recently turned 28 and I'm not sure how I feel about it yet...I did however get some pretty cute things that I wanted to share:

Leopard sandals: I have been eyeing these on Amazon since I saw someone wearing them on Instagram last year.  They are super comfy and I love a good leopard print, it's a neutral after all ;)  

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah: This was the one thing I really wanted and my mom came through.  After reading The Nightingale Kristin Hannah became on of my absolute favorite authors.  I really didn't even know what this book was about but I knew it would be a good one.  I can't wait to start reading!  

Camo Sneakers: Like leopard I consider camo a sort of neutral.  I just recently ordered a camo cardigan that I'm pretty excited about.  I have been really into slip on sneakers and these are really fun.  Super comfy with cute zipper detail.

Cognac Crossbody: If you saw my post on Gucci dupes this bag might look familiar.  I posted about the similarities between this bag and the soho bag.  I love the pebbled faux leather and the size is perfect.  It fits everything you need yet still small and easy to carry.

Starbucks Giftcard: Starbucks giftcards are always a good thing.  Now to decide what I want to spend it on...most likely the Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato.  What is your favorite drink?

Black Tassel Crossbody: My mom came through again with this designer inspired bag from Wal-Mart.  Some of the girls I work with asked me if it was a Kate Spade, it looks so similar.  The quality is pretty good and I am loving the tassel detail.  It also fits a lot of stuff for a small bag.

Bi-Coastal Disney Trip!

If you have been following along for a while you know I am a Disney fan.  I have been super lucky to have had the chance to go quite a few times over the past couple of years.  #DisneyBlessed

My last Disney trip was super fast but super awesome!  For the first time we flew to Disney (no 10 hour drive this time!!)  Since we got to Orlando with plenty of day left we started the trip out in Epcot.  The Festival of the Arts was going on and it was really neat to be able to take part in that.  So many yummy treats!!  I think my favorite was the deconstructed BLT (So good!!)

I have only stayed in a few Disney resorts (Coronado Springs and the All Star Resorts) this trip we stayed at Art of Animation in the Cars suite.  It was the cutest ever!

The next day we woke up early and headed to Animal Kingdom!  I haven't been since Pandora so I was really excited to get to experience all it had to offer.  Because of the new addition of Pandora Animal Kingdom was the busiest I had ever seen it...so many people!!

Pandora was really cool, the detail was awesome.  As soon as we got in the park we headed straight to Flight of Passage (which was already about a 2 hour wait...)  We ended up waiting about an hour and 45 minutes but y'all I got to ride it for the first time!  If you are a fan of Soarin' this ride will be your new favorite.  I don't want to give away too much, it's more fun to just experience it but it was a total immersive ride like nothing I had ever done before.  If you haven't ridden it and the wait isn't super crazy I recommend it!

They also have new food in Pandora that we obviously had to try.  We had the Night Blossom drink which is a frozen drink that is a mix of sweet and sour with Boba beads.  Definitely worth a try!  We also tried the Pongu Lumpia, an egg roll like treat with a cream cheese and pineapple filling.  It was pretty good, sweet but pretty good.  I still prefer the cream cheese pretzel from Tomorrowland.  

After we did Pandora we made our way to Magic Kingdom to finish the day.  It was a Saturday and oh my goodness it was super busy...if you can skip Saturday at Disney I would advise it.

One thing I wanted to do was to ride Pirates one last time before they change the infamous red head scene.  I'm still a little bitter about the change...

One of my favorite parts of the trip was seeing the "Happily Ever After" fireworks show for the first time.  I am a big fan of the projections on the castle and I love how they brought in so many different Disney films (Pirates, Hunchback, Toy Story) instead of just Frozen and the usual new ones. 

Next up we flew to California for Disneyland!!  I have never stayed on site at Disneyland so this was awesome.  We stayed at Disney's California Adventure and guys we were pretty much in the park.  We walked out to the patio and watched the "World of Color" show from the hotel.

Tower of Terror is my favorite ride so I was really excited to see the changes made in the Guardians of the Galaxy version.  Guys, I didn't like it.  It was so much more intense and not in a good way.  I love the smoothness of Tower of Terror and I have never felt sick on that one, this version made me feel woozy.  Keep that in mind if you are motion sick.

One of my favorite Disneyland exclusive rides we did was the Storybook Canals.  It was a simple boat ride through a miniature village.  It was so cute.  A little fact about me, I love dollhouses and all things miniature.  This was right up my alley and I loved it!

How magical are those little houses??

This is the view from our hotel into California Adventure...see we are pretty much in the park.

It was a short trip but no less magical.  I enjoyed the look into Disneyland again, Disney World will always be my favorite but it is neat to experience the differences that each one has to offer.  Have you been to both?  Which is your favorite?