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Happy Monday!

It was beautiful in So Cal this weekend and I spent most of the weekend outside, in a bathing suit, by the pool during the day and with friends and by the fire pit at night. I can tell that this is going to be an incredibly fun Summer!

Here are some pics that have been sitting on my phone for the past couple months that I thought that I would share with you all.

 STAGECOACH is THIS weekend (these pics are from last year)! Four days in one of my most favorite places ever! Sun, Pool, Drinks and LOTS of Country Music. It may be my idea of heaven!

 Awww Baseball Season! Rocking my hats at least twice a week!

 A little detour on a hike in Newport Coast. The beach is my happy place. It is always a perk to work out in such a gorgeous place!

 A 'cheers' from the Bachelorette Party I went to last month!

 With my close friends from High School at a wedding! Friends for more than half our lives! Forever and Always!

 A couple pics from the Angels Baseball 5K I ran last month. Inside and Outside the stadium. Don't mind my sweat. :p

 Date Night with one of my bestests! Always a good time at a Baseball Game!

 What I Did ALLLLLL weekend!

Say hello to my new Sunnies and a slight peak at my new bathing suit!

I plan to be back with an outfit post or two and a Fashionista Fitness post this week! I have barely had a chance to catch up on reading your blogs! I apologize. I will try and read this week!

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I am embarrassed to admit this but I spent a majority of the weekend curled up watching Homeland. After all of the hype I decided to get caught up. I am HOOKED. The show is amazing, incredible and the acting is just phenomenal. The clincher... Mandy Patinkin is in the show. He has been a favorite of mine for years. I watched all of season one. And started season two. I haven't watched this much TV for years. Dang. I also watched my boys, The Patriots, lose the AFC championship. Plus hit the gym. So I guess the whole weekend wasn't a wash!

2013 has shaped up to be a lot more emotional and intense than I originally thought. I knew that I would be facing a lot of change but it is  creeping up on me a little quicker than anticipated. My dating life has been challenging as of late, I am OFFICIALLY job hunting and really using these stressful situations to push myself in the gym. I have my first goal of losing 10 pounds by March 21. When it rains, it pours! I tend to cope and deal by retreating and spending time alone. I didn't realize that I was already doing that until this past week. It is weird how your mind and body cope and heal without you even realizing!

Since I have spent the past couple of weeks at home, I thoguht I would share some iPhone pics from the past month and share things that generally wouldn't make it on the blog.

Enjoy!

 SO EXCITED to see these two munchkins this weekend. I have Auntie dates planned with the little loves of my life!

Outfit Posts Here and Here

 A pic I took from Women's Health magazine of Emily Van Camp talking about her view on relationships. This really spoke to me!

 A screen shot of a hair style I would LOVE to try but my hair isn't thick enough to look this good! I have hair envy!

 This mani is in my top fave manicures EVER! I love that it is neutral with a slight pop. This mani looked good with everything I wore.

OPI 'Chocolate Moose' with Nubar 'Gold and Brown Glitter' topped with Revlon 'Pink Glitter'

 SERIOSULY can it be Summer yet? I miss it. I love everything about the Summer time and cannot wait. Now you get why I will never leave So Cal again. Living here makes me so happy. I am blessed!

 Christmas Gifts from my friends that all look so cute together! Clearly they all know me SO well. ;)

Fearless necklace is from a local boutique

Chevron necklace is from Lisa Leonard (Thanks Alissa and Pollinate Media)

Grown in California necklace from The Oxford Trunk

 I have OFFICIALLY reached this point. I have turned to the gym and not food.

That makes me feel SO GOOD.

 This is my favorite meal lately. I eat it 3-4 times a week.

Quinoa with black beans, mushrooms, zuchini and red bell pepper

Beets and Goat Cheese.

Clean, Gluten and Dairy Free plus packed with Protein even without meat.

 Happy Monday, my friends!

Back to regular posting tomorrow!

Have a great week. 

:)

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I have writer's block.

And I haven't taken outfit pics because of the rain.

So a phone pics post it is!

 L. Wearing my favorite shoes, Mossimo 'Kinley'

R. A close up in my fav sunnies from THIS post

 Definitely feeling dark and sparkly nails these days

L. Essie 'Bobbing for Baubles' and OPI 'The Living Daylights'

R. OPI 'My Private Jet'

 At the Madewell event with my girls, Alissa and Ashlee

 Inspiration Pics

L. I want to do my hair like Julianne's and have it look just like that!

R. Staring at Blake Lively's legs while working out

 With my sister's in Scottsdale, AZ over Thanksgiving weekend

 Celebrating the Season!!

L. Champagne with a straw at the Nordstrom Customer appreciation night

R. A quick snap shot of my Christmas Tree I decorated over the weekend (it is gold and silver themed. I'll get better pics soon!)

 I hope you all have a FABULOUS day!!

XXO

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Happy Monday, Friends!

I am checking in with you all after a nice weekend with my sister and the babies up on the Central Coast. It was wet and rainy but we got in a lot of quality time, a Pure Bar Method work out class, Thanksgiving with friends and seeing Breaking Dawn Part 2. So. Much. Fun! But exhausting... so you get a photo laden post! That is what everyone wants to see anyways, right? 

My Stella and Dot pieces from this look up close!

 YOU GUYS... I urge you ALL to click on this link and check out all of the FABULOUSNESS that Stella and Dot has! Buy for yourself, pick up some gifts, ask me any questions or for suggestions!! The jewelry is gorgeous, trend right and decently priced. PLUS... I am holding a giveaway for anyone that makes a purchase!

Speaking of Giveaways....

People's Annual Sexiest Man Alive has been named, and it is NOT Ryan Gosling! Haha. I was watching The Notebook on Thursday night and Instagrammed this pic of RG. I got so many GREAT comments. I will share when I write a full post on this year's sexiest man. Keep in eye out!

 SO the WINNER of the $20 CVS Giftcard is JORDAN! Congrats lady! I will be emailing you asap!

 My latest mani... SUPER fun! My nails are ready for the Holidays!

And NO, they were not painted USC's colors for the big game this past weekend. I am not a crazy football fan. Plus I was at a UCLA household, that would NOT have flown! Ha! I am wearing OPI 'Goldfinger' and 'I have the blues for red'.

 A neon and neutral look that I didn't photograph for the blog!
Old Navy Rockstar Denim, Old Navy Sweater (similar in stripes), Kendra Scott 'Rayne' necklace, Mossimo Top, Mossimo 'Kaelyn' Booties

Who says that neon is only a Summer trend?

 LOTS of quality time with my cutie patootie nephew and niece. My nephew is a TOTAL ham, such a love bug and has the best laugh I have ever heard. He is SO much fun. My niece is ALL smiles, loves to be held and is a cuddle bug. I am so blessed to have them in my life!

 He apparently has a sweet tooth! He couldn't get enough of this Pumpkin Pie Push Pop and was sneaking cookies! I may have even given him a shot of whipped cream, straight from the can! Haha. He LOVED it. My sister did not. ;)

I hope you all had a great weekend. I am looking forward to a short work week and another weekend away! I LOVE the Holidays!!

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It has been awhile since I have shared some of the pics that I have taken while out and about that didn't make it to Instagram. I love having my photos on my phone but I was thinking the other day how sad it is that I will never have that feeling of getting my film developed and seeing the memories that were captured. I hardly ever get pics developed from my digital camera or phone. In fact I have a whole house that needs to be decorated and I have plenty of frames to fill. I was showing someone my house and realized that the only pics I have are a couple years old. So I need to get on that.

Here are some pics from the past couple months.

 L) I was so excited to find the Owl Sweater at Target. I obsessed over THIS LOOK that Kate Bosworth wore last Spring to the Burberry show and I think I can find a way to style it to my taste.

R) This is my casual chic look when the weather cools. Beanie, Henley tee, leggings and flat boots. If I am not wearing something fancier, you will find me in this!

 Top) The GORGEOUS newborn pics of my niece taken by my SO SUPER TALENTED and AMAZING friend. 

Check out her website, Sweet Child of Mine Photography

L) Holding my cutie patootie niece at a wedding at the end of September. I am wearing a Target dress and the Kendra Scott 'Harlow' necklace and 'Danielle' earrings in turquoise.

R) I got to put the babe to bed two nights in a row. First night was on Instagram and I looked TIRED, this was the second night. A lot easier. :)

 You guys... I am O-B-E-S-E-S-S-E-D with this CD. Beyond obsessed. I have listened to NOTHING else since I bought it. I relate to every song especially as I have been trying to find love again. I have DVR'd everything that she has been on. I called my sister for an intervention the other night. Yup. I am 30 going on 13. No biggie!

 I think you are all familiar with the main man in my life. My nephew!!!!

I grow to love him more and more. He really is the most handsome little boy ever! The boy gets his style from me. Haha.

 Lastly... I am ITCHING to dye my hair. I have had it natural for the last year. I am missing being blonde and I think this is a good compromise. I sent this pic to my hair stylist and I am waiting to hear back. I PROBABLY won't change it, but I sure am tempted. What do you think? Should I????????

I pray that you all have a SAFE Halloween. 

I do not partake in the holiday and will be having a catch up dinner with my old college room mate. :)