The good life

I'm leavin' on a jet plane.  Don't know when I'll be back again.  

Actually, I know when I'll be back and it's more like planes, trains and automobiles. 

 I'm heading to Nebraska for two weeks for some sun, family and baseball.  I'm going to take a few days off from blogging -  I'll be back mid week next week.  

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Enjoy your weekend! 

Summer Beauty Buys Under $20

Update your summer look without breaking the bank :)

 L'Oreal True Match Super - Blendable Powder | Mac Studio Script Concealer

L'Oreal Lineur Intense Carbon Black (I swear by this eyeliner) | Maybelline Great Lash Limited Edition Vivienne Tam

Maybelline Baby Lipbalm  | Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter 

Elnett Hairspray | Flower Headband

Essie Nail Polish | Salon Effect Nail Strips

Diamond Jubilee

We have a 4 day weekend...YAY!  It's the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and I am trying to get in the British Spirit.  We are planning on going to a few of the events this weekend and there is no doubt that I  am going to be drinking plenty of Pimms :)   Here is a few things to help you celebrate!

Tea | Laduree Macaron's | Earrings | Pimms | Shirt | Clutch | Sunnies | Bracelet

Enjoy your weekend!

One Bikini Two

I am going shopping for a new bikini - the dreaded bikini shopping trip.  It's the only shopping trip I don't look forward to.  Wish me luck.

Here are a few I am looking at.

1 |  2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

All I am going to say is, what is the deal with the lights in dressing rooms.  Seriously, do you not want me to buy something?  

A day at the Beach

It's in the mid 70's here...finally!  I couldn't be more excited and it has me dreaming of the beach.  

Here are my essentials for a day at the beach 

 Cute Bikini, Sunblock, Beach Wave Hair Spray, Pendleton Towel, Bangles, Sunnies, and cute functional beach bag to carry everything in

Monday Fashion

I need a little inspiration with fashion. The weather in London is anything but great and is not my favorite topic, especially when all my friends back home are tan and wearing shorts.  The highs right now are in the mid to high 50's and usually cloudy with rain.  This weekend it was 60 and actually sunny and you know what that means if you have ever visited or lived here - girls dress like its 90.  Shorts, tanks tops, flip flops, summer dresses etc - you see it all.  I understand a Maxi with a jacket or blazer but these girls are rockin' it without a jacket, flip flops and acting warm when you know they are freezing.  I, however, do not dress for the weather I want but for the weather we have.  So this post is to give me some inspiration on how to dress for London's summer without looking too fall.  

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Happy Monday!

Totally Loving...

the mermaid braid, if only my hair was long enough...tear.

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Monday daydreaming

In May Matt and I will be celebrating our 3 year Anniversary.  Kinda crazy to think it has already been three years.  We have started a tradition of taking a trip for our Anniversary, so far we have been to Napa and Paris.  Last night we were talking and debating between a few places.  I was leaning more towards the beachy holidays since London doesn't really get summer weather.  We are still deciding - I think we have come up with a pretty good compromise.

What better excuse to shop right!  I started to put together some things I would pack for our trip.  Top of the list - some serious sun block since my skin hasn't been seen by Mr. Sun in over a year.  I guess I am avoiding wrinkles right?

Laying out by the pool with a cocktail

Hat | Bikini | Shirt | Flip Flops | Shorts | Bracelet

Night out on the town

Necklace | Dress | Ring | Tote | Sandals

Exploring during the day

Ring | Dress | Sandals