Classy Southern Texan : Stella and Dot

Summer is quickly approaching and my summer wardrobe of shorts, t-shirts and sandals is ready!!!

I love to wear neutrals with fun pops of color in the SUMMER! Give me all the corals, turquoise, fuchsia, yellows and bright blues you can!

I recently paired together a fun outfit with purples and a fun neon yellow! This is the perfect outfit for a GNO, date night, or even the work place. I love that the top can be tucked in or out however, I prefer in.

Both the top and skirt are from Banana Republic and the shoes are Michael Kors. Bracelets and earrings Stella and Dot.

I recently ordered some fun new dresses, tops and sandals from Nordstrom and can't wait to try them on. I love shopping Nordstrom because of the free shipping and returns. I also love their points system and earring Nordstrom notes for future purchase. Twice yearly they do anniversary sales and then triple points day also.

They offer so many fun brands that there truly is something for everyone!

What colors do you like to wear in the SUMMER?

Monday, May 14, 2018 No comments

Happy Friday! As usual I am linking up with Andrea, Erika and Narci for another week of Friday Favorites! I can't believe EASTER is almost here!

I wanted to share a few EASTER basket goodies for all ages today! I am 31 years old and still love getting a chocolate Easter bunny on Easter Sunday!

1) William Sonoma and Pottery Barn

These are perfect item to add to anyone's Easter basket and they are sooo good! Right now you can get 20 percent off all Easter candy at William Sonoma!

I personally love their gummy candies but you can't go wrong with jelly beans! I got some for my dad!

Jelly Beans

Pottery Barn has some of my favorite Easter plates right now as does Pottery Barn kids! I am loving all the Peter Rabbit Stuff that is out right now!

Bunny Plates

Peter Rabbit plates

2) Fun statement earrings and travel case

Jewelry
3) Books for the book lover

I love Usborne books and books just in general. I just finished reading The Wedding Date...it was super cute, a good chick lit read, but warning parts of it are rated R.

The Wedding Date

4) I am loving the BBG workouts and have a fun update coming soon to the blog...be looking for some healthy breakfast ideas on Wednesday and a recap of Week 1 of BBG. So far I have completed all 3 LISS workouts and 2 resistance workouts. I am a sweaty mess when I finish and loving the workouts so far!

5) Dry Shampoo

I am currently loving the Queen Bee Hippie dry shampoo. The lady who owns the company is local to the Shreveport/Bossier area and I recently tried her dry shampoo. It is not a spray it is more of a powder. NEVER EVER in my life have I been able to go 3 days without washing my hair!! OMG I love this product. You can order through her FB page.

Dry Shampoo

I hope everybody has a wonderful weekend enjoying the warmer temperatures!

Friday, March 23, 2018 2 comments

Happy FRIDAY! Today, I am linking up with Andrea, Erika and Narci for Friday Favorites!!

It is hard to believe how fast the weeks are flying by and that it is almost APRIL and Easter. The weather is finally warming up and feeling like SPRING!

I wanted to start this Friday off with a fun giveaway! Stella and Dot released their new SPRING line last week and OMG the fun bright colors just SCREAM warm weather, beaches and a fruity drink!!

Tell me your favorite thing about SPRING in the comments to be entered to win! I am giving away a SHAKE YOUR PALM PALMS bag to the lucky winner!

Last night I celebrated my sweet dad's 66th birthday! We had a wonderful dinner in Austin with family and friends!

I started BBG workouts this week in addition to working out with my trainer. I plan to incorportate this along with healthy eating into my weeks until our cruise in MAY.

I am ready to get in my yard, plant flowers and enjoy this beautiful weather! What are your weekend plans?

Friday, March 16, 2018 7 comments

Happy FRIDAY! Today, I am linking up with Narci, Andrea and Erika for this week's edition of Friday Favorites!!

This week I went to Austin, for a little retail therapy with the Momma! It has been a rough couple of weeks between work, back pain and some little hiccups in the road.

I stopped into Banana Republic and I found some great traditional SPRING pieces. Here in TX it is cooler in the AM and then it warms up! These little sweaters are the perfect weight and I have bought them season after season. This year I got pink.

Here I am wearing it in green last year!

The green will be perfect for St. Patricks' Day coming up soon!
The SPRING Stella and Dot line launched this week. I love all the bright colors and textures they used with this collection. Hello corals, blues, greens and all things tropical. This collection makes me want to grab a drink and go to the beach!

Today we are throwing a baby shower for a couple in our small group! I am off to make some taco meat and chicken and some yummy enchilada dip!!

Friday, March 09, 2018 2 comments

Today, I am joining Mel, Sheaffer and Shay for What's Up Wednesday, where I answer a series of questions. I will be sharing a random assortment of things that are up in my life. Let's get to it....

1) What We're Eating This Week...

I recently got an INSTAPOT. I have been making hard boiled eggs in it as a test. OMG 7 minutes and they are done. The INSTAPOT is life changing in this way. I made egg salad for dinner last night and it was super yummy. I think the whole process took me 10 minutes MAX.

I have been back to healthy eating with oatmeal, and healthy options.

More to come on the INSTAPOT soon.

I tried something similar to the TYSON mix bowl and am excited to try the pot roast soon!

2) What I'm Reminiscing About...

Our recent ski trip and all the snow....I had fun on the slopes. Lots of yummy food, wine and time with the hubby! Already looking forward to our next trip in May.

3) What I'm Loving...

The new Spring collection of Stella and Dot launches soon and I am loving all the fun blues and greens! This collection makes me want to pack a getaway bag and get to the BEACH!

4) What We've Been Up To...

Last night I went with friends to see Fifty Shades Freed. There are so many fun movies out right now I want to see.

Peter Rabbit

The Greatest Showman

Blank Panther

5) What I'm Dreading...

Not so much dreading but I am over all this RAIN! It literally has been raining nonstop for a week. It is either pouring, sprinkling or drizzling. If it stops it is then just sooo humid!

6) What I'm Working On....

My grandmother's 85th birthday is Friday. I have been gathering photos of her throughout the years. All of her family and girlfriends wrote her little notes and it is funny to read them.

One from my great aunt recalls when my great aunt was little she pulled up all my grandmother's flowers she was 4-5 years old and my grandfather promptly spanked her. He knew how important those flowers were to my grandmother and she just went and destroyed them.

7) What I'm Excited About...

Celebrating my Grandmother's birthday! Surprising her with family and friends on Friday!

8) What I'm Watching/Reading...

I currently just finished The Antelope in the Living Room by Melanie Shankle. It was a cute little book about marriage. Now I am reading the Last Mrs. Parrish, which is a great suspense/thriller.

9) What I'm Listening To....

Grey's Anatomy, This is Us, The Crown

I am not a huge music person, specifically listen to a certain genre of music, artist etc. However, I have been catching up on shows on Netflix.

What should I add to my list?

10) What I'm Wearing...

I am loving this fun scarf and earrings!

11) What I'm Doing this Weekend...

Spending time with my grandmother for her birthday and seeing my husband. He has been back in Shreveport this week.

12) What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month...

Warmer temperatures, getting reading for Easter and SPRING.

13) What Else is New...

Nothing really....we are hosting a baby shower next week at the house. How cute is this theme? 'Let's TACO bout that baby"

14) BONUS...What is your favorite place to travel for Spring Break?

I enjoy skiing during Spring Break and saving the Beach for summer. My mom is off to Seaside, FL this week with girlfriends and I am so jealous.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 No comments

Today, I am linking up with Andrea (Momfessionals), Erika (TabandErika) and Narci (GraceandLove) for Friday Favorites!

This past week we have been in Vail, CO enjoying the snow and skiing. We have for the last 8 years headed to CO for skiing over the Valentine's/Presidents' Day weekend.

I plan to recap our trip and talk about our ski experience and the all the wonderful restaurants we visited. A few of our favorites are Lancelot (prime rib) and Montauk for seafood.

On this trip I have been using several new hair products and LOVING them.

I am really loving Dry Bar and Big Sexy products right now. They give my hair a lot of volume!

This past week I took some pictures with my sweet friend Savannah and OMG I love them. Who said laundry can't be fun?!?!

Friday, February 16, 2018 2 comments

Today, I am linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea for Friday Favorites. WOW it is already February...I don't know about you but January also seems to drag by for me. I think it is the hype of coming down from having constant events, activities, and all the excitement of the holidays to keep us busy.

We being January thinking we need to organize, eat healthy and go to the gym!!

This week has been busy as we begin to prep to leave for a full week of skiing. I always like to lay out all the major ski equipment about 2 weeks in advance to make sure we have all the gloves, beanies, goggles, helmets, and layers we will need for skiing. As a TEXAN I don't have much cold weather gear so it is important to make sure we haven't lost anything.

It seems we always have because we have loaned out ski equipment that hasn't been returned. AHHHH

This year we each had to get a new set of goggles and hubby needed new gloves.

I needed some new layering pieces...I stopped into Dick's Sporting Goods yesterday and have to say what is NIKE thinking. I am not a BARBIE. I typically wear a size small but goodness me even the Medium felt super tight and no thank you. With all the bulky gear anyways I don't want something feeling skin tight on me.

I continued browsing around the store and ended up with two Calia by Carrie Underwood tops that were on sale!! Win Win

I got one in this pretty plum and then another in black. They are the perfect weight for skiing or some colder weather days!

We are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday at our house and I am so excited to share SuperBowl commercial bingo from Coffee, Pancakes and Dreams.

I think this will be super fun for kids and adults alike. We also are doing a SuperBowl pot and I can't wait to see who wins. The Eagles or Patriots...I truly just watch for the commercials.

What is on your menu for SuperBowl Sunday? I think these recipes from Mix and Match Mama are super easy and fun if you are still looking to add something to your menu!

I was talking to my dad this week and got my hubby some new tools for Valentine's Day. He has a racquet set but truly needed some nut drivers.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MKIUYQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What are you planning to get the extra special person in your life for Valentine's Day?

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