4 Favorites: Weekend Getaway

If I'm going on a weekend getaway, of course I have a few change of clothes and a little makeup and jewelry.  I definitely have my favorite oversized bag, and dry shampoo is a must. Of course, in addition to a simple classy summer dress I can dress up with some nude wedges.

Tote | Dress (similar) | Wedges | Dry Shampoo 

Oh, and HEY! Did you watch the Backstreet Boys on Live with Kelly and Michael this morning? If you answer no, we need to have a serious talk. After 20 years, I still can't get enough of them.  I've got exciting news about me, those boys, and my birthday celebration...but I will leave that for another post! 

Be honest, are you still obsessed?

Four Favorites: the beach

Swim Suit | Sunglasses | Flip Flops | Skin Care 

I keep It Pretty Simple, Stupid when I go to the beach.  Seriously, as long as I have on a trustworthy bikini, my faithful rainbow flops, ray-bans and spf I'm good to go! All I need! Well, perhaps maybe a towel and some brewskies, too. 

I've been working entirely too much for my own good and I'm in desperate need of some one on one time with Mr. Sunshine and my stud muffin. I obviously hate myself, considering I'm the one who volunteers to work these 14 hour shifts.  What can I say, girl's gotta shop!

Happy Hump Day,

God made my favorite thing in just 2 days

If there's one simple thing I love in this beautiful life, it's seeing the sun hit a body of water. There's just a feeling of complete joy or fullness when I see this sight. Every drive home from Georgia, when I drive over South Carolina's largest lake, Lake Marion I know I'm half way home.  It's usually as the sun is rising, and on the drive back to Georgia it's when the sun is setting.  I take a picture no matter what.  I can't tell you how many pictures I've posted on Instagram of this lake, it's absolutely breath taking.   This particular landmark is a guarantee every drive on I95 and my heart is happy when I get to it.

 It's always the same bridge, the same water, the same sun...but always a different day. A different picture always results.  And I love everything about that.

Power lines when you drive North

Double bridge when you drive South

Living in the Savannah area the past few years, I've been fortunate to see my favorite site at different locations.  The Savannah River, the Ogeechee River, Tybee Island, and Dutch Island just to name a few of my favorites. 

The Ogeechee River

Dutch Island

One trip to DMV, my sister took me National Harbor and we had dinner on the pier at Mcloone's Pier House.  It was one of the most beautiful dinners I've ever had.

National Harbor 

'Merica. 

Might I add, the Chardonnay and Jameson we're just lovely. Oh, and I had the crab cakes too. 

Another one of my favorites was the sun setting over the Caribbean Sea while Rob and I vacationed at St. Lucia this past Christmas.  I was so sad because it rained a lot at night while we were there and in the morning it was cloudy, so I worried I would never get to see it.  But, one of the last nights we were there the sun showed it's face through the clouds a little. Even though it didn't reflect off the water, it still was enough for me. 

Halcyon Beach,  Sandals St. Lucia 

La Toc, Sandals St. Lucia

But there's a couple things I know for sure about St. Lucia...

The sun is still beautiful, even through the clouds

and the water is still beautiful, even if the sun doesn't reflect off of it

Grande, Sandals St. Lucia 

Grande, Sandals St. Lucia 

Grande, Sandals St. Lucia 

I can't wait to go back someday and I can't wait to see a lifetime of sunrises and sunsets over water.  Thank you, God.

Ipsy May Glam Bag Vlog Review

It's Random Wednesday, and well how other random can it get when I set up to do this video with my coffee in arms reach I realized how much I look like an anchor woman.  Perhaps, a Kelly Ripa in the making?

Just kidding.

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So here ya go bishes. Enjoy :) 

P.S. Another random for you. 

I'm thinking about doing a special Q&A post soon. 

Thoughts? 

My dish on the OG's of RH

I've been watching RHOC since Season One. I'm extremely biased when it comes to my Orange Country bishes, except Beverly Hills. I've let them into my heart. But can I just be honest really quick? I miss this cast.

I miss who these women were. I don't know who the heck Tamra has become, who Gretchen thinks she is, or why whose fat Vicki injected in her face.  

Thank goodness Lauri is making an appearance. She was my fave. 

And who the eff is this broad?

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Did they decided to bring on a Faye to this cast? Cause I'll stop watching. Just kidding, but seriously take her away.  You think Tamra will throw a drink in her face for me?

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The drama between Tamra and Vicki and Alexis and Heather is going to be stirred up real nice with that train wreck and Lauri.  I can feel it. and Gretchen will throw in her 2 cents where she can. I have no idea what is going to happen this season.  Let the drama begin!

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