November's Favorite Things

We are a two weeks into November and I am just getting around to posting about my favorite things this month! It amazes me that we are so close to Christmas already!! Some of these favorites are under $20 and be great gift ideas :) Click on the blue words to send you to the website and see more on each item.

Big Knitted Scarf- Thank you SC weather for never being able to plan a week ahead of you. Monday of this week I was wearing a short dress with no leggings, and now today its a whopping 41 degrees outside! These fluffy knitted scarfs add a little something extra to any outfit and also keep you fashionable and warm!!! You can find them in many stores today for under $30, but check out websites online like Zulilly or H&M and score them for under $15 :)

Rodan+Fields Amp Roller & Night Renewing Serum- This interesting little tool has been called "Spanx for your face" by Ellen DeGeneres. The amp roller looks like a mini paint roller and contains tiny needles that open your pores so that your skincare can really sink into your skin! Most people who use the Amp Roller on top of their favorite R+F regimen see results faster. The Night Renewing Serum is applied after you roll and will leave your face feeling like velvet! I used the Amp Roller 6 nights of the week along with the Reverse to get these amazing results! AMP ROLLER

Dark Lipstick- There is something about wearing lipstick that makes me feel better about myself. Maybe just because my teeth appear a little more white or my smile looks a little bigger, but I love it! I often switch between nude colors and bright red, but I have found a love for this dark red recently. I am not brand loyal when it comes to lipstick, but I bought Make Up Forever things for my wedding day and it worked perfect! MakeUp Forever Rouge Lipstick

Zoya Nail Polish- I change my nail color weekly! I don't know what it when I pick a color, but I find one better the following week and then have to paint them over again! This brand is comparable to OPI or Essie in colors and price. I found the color called Madeline a few weeks ago and automatically loved it! It's just enough pink but neutral for me :)

Philosophy Bubble Bath/Shampoo/Showergel- This stuff is so good, I would eat it if I could! Their 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths offer a head-to-toe cleansing experience that lets you treat yourself without the calories. The irresistible scents are hard to choose a favorite, but I personally love their Eggnog during this time of year. They even include the recipe for each scent on the front of the bottle :) They have so many scents including cinnamon bun, vanilla birthday cake, pink frosted animal cracker & Christmas cookie! Their 16 oz bottle is $17.00, but you can score smaller sizes for as low as $6.

Fun print fleece lined leggings- I used to judge girls that wore leggings as pants. Now I do it every day I can! During the colder months, my favorites outfits are leggings and oversized sweaters with a fun scarf. These fun leggings now come in more colors and prints! And many of them are lined with fleece inside to keep you every warmer in these cold months. You can find most for under $30 in department stores. Altar'd State is one of my favorite store and has them for $29.95 Tribal Print Legging

Floppy Hat- Love Love Love! I kept seeing girls wear these hats, but I didn't think I could pull it off. Finally I came across this one at Altar'd State. I have worn it multiple times a week since I got it and always get complements :)  Altar'd State Floppy Hat for $20.

Tom's Leopard Wedges- Leopard is the new neutral! This fun print goes with most anything. I especially love these because I feel good when I buy from Toms because of their One for One trade which gives a pair of shoes to children in need. Leopard Toms These specific shoes were $99 but they have the same print in a lace up bootie for $89.

Stretchy Bangles- Of course I had to include some of the stretchy bangles I have been making! I make them in all colors and most include three small crosses or a large pearl. I have been stacking them along with all my other bangles and they all look great together :) Check them on Facebook, Instagram or the blog. All are only $12. A Southern Touch Blog

Clemson Homecoming with Bonnie Blue

Well we are down to only two more home games this season for Clemson football! The fall is flying by!! This past week was homecoming and we played Syracuse. Taylor's parents have a golden retriever named Bonnie Blue who they bring up every home game weekend, but they usually keep her in the camper! Since this game was a night game and we had all day to tailgate, they brought her along to hang out for the day :) I convinced Stu to talk her with us on our walk across campus to see the homecoming floats that Student life makes every year. We really want a dog of our own, but this was definitely a test of how it will completely change out schedule!!
Miss Bonnie Blue has a mind of her own, as you'll see in the pictures below. She often decided to stop at random tailgates for attention, or just to let us know she needed water.

 

 

Update on house plans

With everything I have been doing, I have let my blog fall on the back burner, so tonight will be an update! I have been doing trunk shows around the state for A Southern Touch, babysitting, and even taken on a position at a local children's boutique in Greenville. It's been crazy getting my schedules together, and now with the holiday season, it's going to be even more nuts! And to top it all off, we are a month in with renovations to our new house... Check out what's been going on so far!

 

Most of the floors that we plan to pull up are now all out! The wall that we are taking down is between the kitchen and the dining room. We want to open it up to have a bigger feel, and be able to put a small island with barstools up where the wall was.

I have been living on Pinterest and buying home décor out like crazy and here are some ideas I have fallen in love with for our house!

Days 1-5 of our fixer upper

All carpet is up and most wall paper is down! My thighs are burning from being hunched over ripping up the particle boards that were under the foam which was under the carpet.

October's Favorite Things

I can not believe that we are already in the second week of October 2014!! Where has this year gone?! I have finally got together my favorite things for this month :)

Kate Spade Bangle- I picked up this fabulous bracelet at the New NordstromRak in Greenville! It's definitely in my everyday stack now!

Two Faced Eyebrow Kit- You all know that I do not wear a lot of makeup, but I have been trying a few new things like contouring and filling in my eyebrows. After using this kit once, I would recommend it to anyone! Another one of my NordstromRak finds :) I picked up this little love box for $11 vs the regular price of $39!! What a steal!

Ally B Boutique Monogrammed Boots- Last month, Stuart and I ventured to Tallahassee to watch Clemson play FSU. We drove down Friday afternoon and stayed the night in Thomasville, GA since its just a short drive out of Tallahassee. We got brunch the next morning a did a little shopping before heading to the game, and I could not believe this fantastic find! Stu bought me this perfect pair of boots for under $70 including the monograms and shipping cost!

Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bread- White girls love their Pumpkin Spice!! This time of year, I get extra excited about lighting candles around the house and making coffee because it's always pumpkin spice flavored :) I love a good pumpkin bread and Trader Joe's has the perfect box mix to make your own! I made this for the tailgate last weekend, and it got eaten up quickly!

OPI Nail Color- Going My Way or Norway? - My nails are currently pink for Breast Caner Awareness, but this gorgeous color is coming next! A light toned sandy brown creme polish that's just about light enough to be a nude but still has some color and richness to it.  A nice, tame color for the season.

Biltmore Malbec- While we were on my bachelorette party, my girls and I went to a wine tasting at The Biltmore. Most Biltmore wines are sold in local grocery stores, but there are a select few that they keep special for Biltmore goers only! This Malbec wine is one of them! I am not usually a fan of red wine, but in this case, I quickly changed my mind :) I have tried other Malbec wines since then, but haven't found any this delicious!

Aztec Sweater- I am all about some Aztec print this season! I picked up a loose open Aztec sweater from TJMaxx for just $20! I love the one I pictured above though because of all the colors :)

New House!!

Last week, I posted some pictures on facebook, but have failed to update everything on here...

 Stu and I are excited to say that we have finally found a house that we are in love with! We closed last Tuesday and started renovating Thursday!

 

We have a list of things we would like to do before we move in including, take out carpet, put down hardwood floors, take down wallpaper, paint walls, ... etc.

Fall Fashion Trends

Fall Fashion Trends:Plaid: It’s always this time of year that I get excited to pull out my plaid and vest! You can bet this fall trend is never going out of style!

Boots and/or booties: Time to put awaythose sandles and slip inoto something more sturdy for the cooler days. Boots, booties, heedled boots and everythings in between! These are essential to your wardrobe this fall!

Layer on the Accessories: From bangles to scarves to hats or glasses. This fall is all about stacking bangles and bracelets together along with your favorite hat and pattern scarf!

Leopard: This print is the new neutral! I, for one, won't be picking up on the skirts or shirts too fast, but I'll definitely be adding a scarf to go with an outfit! 

I found some cute outfit ideas off pinterest and couldn't wait to share them! I often find outfits on pinterest, and then go through my closet to see what I have similar :) I've included pictures of my outfits with my A Southern Touch bauble bangles! All are from $8 to $20.