little notes...

Dress: Target Sandals: Target Necklace: online - you can find a bunch at Cheerfully Charmed. Watch: ASOS Bracelet: Taylor Morgan - Gold Chain

So this necklace and these sandals have been two items I have worn A LOT this summer, I preface this just incase you were saying to yourself... "that again!?" haha But I don't care, they are some of my staples in my wardrobe right now. I love having those staple items in your closet that you can add to any outfit to help finish it off. I mean, I could wear this necklace and these sandals with a plain white t and some jeans and feel ready to go anywhere.

Speaking of staples, I am loving the gold chain bracelet from Taylor Morgan's shop. It goes with ANYTHING! &I don't think I will be taking it off and just wear it this entire fall season. I love fall fashion, it is by far my favorite :) Sweater and boot season, here I COME :)

*Documenting my personal style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Dear Utah,

Your heat is killing me! I can't even make it from work to home without sweating through my shirt and having a bright red face... someone save me and take me back to San Diego! haha

Dear Self,
How could you be so foolish to not think to put sunscreen on before your run. A 16 mile run no less... which means... LONG hours in the sun.... BAH. Still in pain people... I have blisters....

Dear Mac n' Cheese,

Why must you taste so good to me?! I have been trying to eat healthy and you are all I think about....

Dear Life,

Why don't we start four day weekends? It was nice having one last week... and I think I could get used to that.

Dear Best Friend, Thanks for the hang out. It was much needed. Lets not go that long ever again! Grown up life can not distract us! haha :)

Dear Pretty Little Liars, Revenge and Vampire Diaries,

I am embarrassed to admit that you make me a feel like a pre-teen all over again. I get so excited to watch you! haha

Dear San Diego,

You were too good to me, and our time together was too short, can we please do this again soon?!

Dear Sarah & Sam,

Congratulations on getting married! You two are perfect together, and it was such a beautiful day and evening! Seriously... everything was perfect. I love my family :) Can't wait to share the wedding with everyone, the pictures will be stunning!

*Get your  tid + bits post ready for next Thursday! Every last Thursday of the month you can link up your  tid + bits to my post!

i love...

Top: Jcrew Jeans: Delias Heels: Target Watch: ASOS Bracelet: Taylor Morgan - Gold Chain

I know the floral jean trend was supposed to be a "spring" thing, but I don't see why we can't take it all the way to fall? haha Some people hate these pants... I for one love them. It is a great pattern to spice up basic tops, like this chambray top. I have also decided I hate big purses. This old thing I have had for forever is probably my favorite!

*Documenting my personal style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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... melted butter on some cinnamon toast.

... taking warm baths and just soaking in my thoughts.

... that two of my five siblings will be living in the same state as me :) thankfully utah is such a small state that means i will actually get to see them!

... meeting bloggers in real life. i love seeing their personalities in live action :)

... taking my shoes off at the end of a long work day.

... mac n cheese. you never get old... best food on the planet!

... the perfect time just between summer and fall. you know, where the weather is cooling off, but not too much, just enough so you can do anything out side any time of day and the weather is just perfect. it is the best time of the year in my opinion, and it is upon us folks :)

it's not everyday...

Dress: Forever21 Sweater: Jcrew Shoes: Nine West Clutch Purse: ASOS

 Necklace: C/O Cheerfully Charmed

... Cheerfully Charmed sends you an adorable necklace! I know you guys have been seeing these bauble necklaces going around. I have been loving my turquoise one, so when Cheerfully Charmed sent me a YELLOW one, my all time favorite color... I pretty much died and went to heaven! CHECK out all their products :)

*Documenting my personal style, to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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... that your husband does the dishes without even being asked! (but that was awhile ago, so he could get on that again)

... that on your drive home you see a group of teenagers and adults dressed in Medieval Times attire battling each other. Yes, this happens at my local park every once in awhile.... they come with boogie board shields and everything. Didn't know these kinds of groups actually existed haha

... your phone which you use as your alarm clock has died, but you wake up at 6:44 a.m. right when you needed to! what?! I hadn't slept much the few days prior and was stunned I woke up in time so I wouldn't be late for work!

... that you find a dirty thong sitting on the street right next to your mail box. yup, a couple weeks ago, there was a rainbow pair chillin' as if they were waiting for me to find them. nasty, but it made me laugh all the same :)

... you run 10 miles, and then later that day your husband asks if your going to the gym. WHAT?! haha in which I responded "Um, no, I ran 10 miles this morning, remember that?... which he responds with, "So."  -  kill me now, haha.


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little notes.

Top: Shop Kempt  Skirt: Jcrew Shoes: Target

On Sunday my little brother Alex gave his homecoming talk at church. He did such a great job! I am so proud of him and he has grown so much. I will be blogging about his homecoming soon :) Thought I would post what I wore to his homecoming for my personal style post.

*Documenting my personal style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Dear Vanilla Greek Yogurt,

You taste amazing to me. You feel like cheat food :) I love you. 

Dear Bachelorette,

Dang you. I had decided to swear off this dumb show all together. I was doing good, didn't watch the last season. But then, of course... you had to bring back Emily, and drag me back in. Dang it.

Dear Auckie,

Your HOME.... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Dear Trevor,

Never again. You will never leave me that long ever again.

Dear Readers,

I just can't thank you enough. The last couple weeks before Trevor got home were really really hard on me. I found comfort in your common experiences, and sweet words. I wish I could just spend all day writing each and every one of you guys back for your comments. I am going to make a commitment to be better at doing that :) Thank you. I am back to blogging again, and feel rejuvenated after a much needed break.

Little Notes.

Top: Forever 21 Skirt: F21 Shoes: Seychelles Jewelry: Jcrew & Forever 21

Sometimes there is nothing better then wearing a flowy skirt you can twirl in... just sayin'

*Documenting my style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Dear Life,
Could you just stop for one week, just ONE week! I need more time in my day to get stuff done... so many projects I have in mind, with no time to do any of it... baaah!

Dear Bloggers,
You guys make my day! I love when I meet people who blog, or people whose blogs I read! I wish there was a blogger meet up every week :) haha You guys are some of the best people, and I love getting to know you!

Dear Color Me Rad Run,
WOW. When you said color... you were not joking! I expected the flying dust, but not the squirt guns of water!! That stuff sticks! Thanks to you I still have powder in my ears... and bright blue smurf armpits.

Dear Trevor,
See you in six weeks... life is lame. Can't believe I have to drop you off and won't be seeing you until June. Skype dates?!

Little Notes.

Top: F21 Jeans: LuLus Shoes: Steve Madden Purse: old

What is black and white and red all over? HA. HA. Just kidding, I couldn't help myself with this outfit though :) Thought I would bring a punch to my wardrobe with some hot colored pants!

*Documenting my style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Dear Kim Kardashian,
Mayor, really... REALLY?!

Dear Tearsa and Tony,
Congrats on getting married, I LOVE YOU!

Dear Dad and Ben,
So fun following along with you two during the SoCal Ragnar... next year I think we should all do it as a family, I am serious! So fun! Great Job!

Dear Trevor,
CONGRATS on finishing up the first year of Law School :) It was rough, but you did it! Just two more years, and those are going to fly by my love...

Dear April,
Please don't end, I am not ready to have Trevor leave for a whole six weeks :(!

Little Notes.

Top: Jcrew Sweater: F21 Jeans: Anlo - Piperlime Shoes: Steve Madden Boots Jewelry: Jcrew

While spring has arrived, there are still a lot of spring showers going on here in Utah, with rain on and off all week! But I think you can still pull off a spring inspired look with the pop of a bright color under something that can still keep you warm, like the brightness of this pink top!

*Documenting my style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Dear Sarah,
So excited for you and Sam! Still can't believe you are getting married. As you have already seen you got some great blog lovin' and well wishes that were sent your way last week! I LOVE YOU.


Dear Trevor,
Maybe we should just accept you wont ever get a good night's sleep before a test (or me for that matter) because you get so dang anxious. Maybe we should assume this and you can go to bed super early the day before, that way you at least have some built in sleep time? I think that is a brilliant idea! haha


Dear 16 and Pregnant,
I just can't stop watching you. (Guilty pleasure folks) I have been watching you since your first season, and I just can't get enough! Already loving this new seasons :) haha

Dear Rude Dude,
I still can't believe there are people like you out there. Hitting my brother with your car while he was on his bike and NOT stopping and getting out to make sure he is okay... it is just beyond my comprehension! Thankfully he was okay, but it would have been nice for you to pay for his now destroyed bike! (aggh so frustrating)

Dear Readers,
Gather up your tid + bits from the week and link your post up to the new link up! There will be a new link up every Thursday!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Little Notes.

Top: Jcrew Dress: F21 Shoes: Target Necklace: Nordstrom

So yesterday I mentioned the topic of dressing for ourselves or for our husbands. Ironically when I walked out in this outfit Trevor instantly informed me that you are NOT ALLOWED to wear plaid with stripes! "Don't you know that?" he questioned me. In which I responded, "Didn't you know it is all about mixing patterns right now?!" haha He is very puzzled by this look and this trend. While I think this trend is a little daring, it can be fun :) This dress with the top are super duper comfy. Paired with some sandals, it was perfect for a sunny spring afternoon. Sorry Trevor, I vetoed you on this one :)

*Documenting my style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Dear Earplugs,

Thanks for doing the trick while attending one of Trevor's favorite band's concerts.
---If you knew the kind of music my husband liked to listen to, you would know why I have invested in having ear plugs on hand :)

Dear Easter,

You are always such a beautiful time of year, in meaning and nature! I love Spring :)

Dear Dishwasher,

I am so so so grateful for you. The first two years of mine and Trevor's marriage without you was very difficult. I will never not have a dishwasher again! haha :)

Dear Readers,

Thanks for taking my poll! I think I am going to start off with doing a link up for my tid + bits if you all want to join in THIS THURSDAY! You can do the tid + bits anytime during the week or even next, the link up with stay up for 7 days.

Still deciding if I should do a link up for my Life's Little Notes. I know there are several other versions of this kind of post out there, I started doing mine back in November of last year. I guess I will let you guys know soon, so you can put together some of your own little notes :) I always appreciate the input, so thank you!

Hope you all had a great Easter weekend :)

Little Notes.

 

 

Top: F21  Vest: Express Pants: F21 Shoes: Target Bag: ASOS

Many of you mentioned my envelope clutch on last Monday's fashion post. Not going to lie, I LOVE it! I love that pop of color it brings to an outfit, for example in this darker ensemble I am wearing. It is obviously larger then your regular clutch, but it is nice to bring with you places where you might need to have a binder, some papers, with you etc. It could even hold a small laptop if you really wanted it too! It would make an adorable IPAD case. I am going to get a lot of use out if I think :)

*Documenting my style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Dear Mom's Best Products,

Thanks for inviting me to your event! It was such a fun night of great girls, food, and reviewing some great products! If you guys are interested in seeing some of the top rated product suggestions for moms, or want to vote for your favorites, go HERE!

Dear Book Club,

So happy I have finally joined a book club! I need to get on reading this new book :) Happy to be introduced to some new literature I would have never thought about reading before. Ready to expand my horizons!

Dear Weekend,

Thank you for conference. It was just the spiritual lift I needed! I took a lot from the weekend, but one of my favorite things was one of the most simple from Jeffrey R. Holland, "Be Kind. Be grateful God is kind. It is a happy way to live." I plan on doing just that, thank you!

Dear Conference Watchers,
Did you notice the little bowls of candy by the chairs of the apostles? hahaha LOVED that! hahaha

Dear Hunger Games,

You did not disappoint! Happy I finally got out to see you :) One of the best book to more adaptations I have seen yet. Let me just say... am I the only one who thought, "Whoa, you mean the Cornucopia wasn't a real Cornucopia?" I totally imagine like a metal/wicker one you would see during thanksgiving! haha The one they had obviously made a lot more sense....

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Little Notes.

Top: Shop Kempt  Blazer: JCrew Jeans: F21 Shoes: Target Bag: ASOS

On Fridays at my work we are allowed to wear jeans. I still like to feel like I am a bit dressed up even if I am wearing jeans. This is a little business casual look I threw together :)

*Documenting my style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Dear Candy Box at work,
Please stop screaming at me to eat something out of you, I am trying to be healthy throughout the week!! That is very inconsiderate of you.

Dear Fingers,
I am sorry you have to type all day long. I feel your pain, literally. How does one go about making sure they don't get carpal tunnel?! ouchie.

Dear Flour Girl,
Thanks a bunch of throwing flour on Kim Kardashian, finally some news about her that was slightly entertaining and interesting! hahaha :) Does this make me a bad person that I thought it was hilarious?

Dear Trevor,
Just stop trying to sing the part of "MooooOOOOoooves like Jaggar" because you just can't do it. Sorry hubbz, haha :)

Dear Self,
Try not to royally embarrass yourself at work. I know you spend all your time with your husband and your boss, but accidentally calling your boss "honey" and hoping he didn't hear you all to have him bring it up and make fun of you a couple days later is not what you want happening. SO EMBARRASSING! --- seriously, I was so red in the face after this.

Little Notes.

 

 Top: Old Navy Jeans: Silver Boots: Steve Madden Necklace: Shop Kempt  

Bag: Epiphanie camera bag

Sometimes it is just a jeans and t-shirt kind of day! I like to be comfortable :) You can add a pop of fun to a casual look through a statement necklace, or through fun details in a simple design. For example, the two tone colors to my striped top is a fun detail that makes the shirt a little more exciting, can shirts be exciting? I think so :) These elements take a casual look, and make them a bit more polished.

*Documenting my style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Life's Little Notes...

Dear Jillian Michaels,
Your killer buns and thighs DVD has me wincing in pain every time I get up, sit down....or walk if I am being honest.

Dear Utah,
This San Diego girl appreciates one of your warmest winters ever (even if you did snow last night), if you keep this up, I would maybe, slightly, a little bit, but probably still not consider settling down here :) haha

Dear Mum and Dad,
Stop being so busy and gone all the time. I need you two to start answering your phones, I miss my daily chats!

Dear Avocados,
Why can I never seem to pick one of you guys that is good? I never get a ripe one, I follow all the rules, and still when I open you, you are usually bad. What gives?!

Dear Readers,
Thanks for much for wishing the hubberz happy birthday! I think he secretly enjoyed having a bunch of strangers wish him happy birthday :)

Dear Life,

 

 Top: Forever 21 and Billabong Jeans: Silver Boots: Steve Madden

I love layering tops these days. It is a fun trend that lets you add a pop of color to what would otherwise be just a basic sweater. 

*Documenting my style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.

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Bringing back my Life's Little Notes...

Dear Back,
You are only 23 years old. Can you stop hurting every time you have to do anything?! I run and workout 6 out of 7 days, suck it up!

Dear Provo,
I swear everyone I know is pregnant. What is in your water here?!

Dear Little Bro,
On Monday you turned 21. I thought I was still 21? Where does the time go? I know you can't read this, but I am sending you some love via the internet. Can't wait to see you soon.

Dear Dishes,
Please wash yourself.

Dear Self,
Stop trying to drink water in bed. You know you will without fail have it spill all over yourself. Grab a water bottle like the hubz does, he is on to something there...


Dear Hubberz,
Thanks for all the hard work and effort you put into studying and school. I know it isn't fun, but I appreciate you always doing your best :) Love you!

little notes for today...

 

Dress: BCBG Blazer: JCrew Shoes: Target

This lace dress is something I use to only wear to church or for really nice events. Since trying the 30 for 30 I have found SO many uses for it. I am shocked at how it is my most used piece of clothing in my 30 for 30! Although I am tired of this 30 for 30 challenge that has taken me forever to do haha, I am happy to have found a way to use some of my not used clothing items!

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Dear Hand,
Please stop flaking all over. You are scaring people.

Dear Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels,
You will be the death of me.

Dear Christmas,
You can not come soon enough!

Dear 11.11.11 @ 11:00 a.m & p.m. (yes, I made two wishes that day!),
Please come true.

Dear Self,
Get up at early before work and go for a run, JUST DO IT.

Dear BYU Law School,
Please let my husband come back home :( baah. I really understand why they call Law School Spouses, Law School Widows.

Dear Dishwasher,
After not having your in our lives for several years, we are so grateful for you!

Dear Brandon,
Wish I could be there for your swearing in today! GREAT JOB! :)

What are your life's crazy, funny, silly, and celebratory things as of late?

Mixing Patterns

 Top: Billabong Skirt: DownEast Boots: Steve Madden

As cool as this 30 for 30 has been in terms of me seeing my closet in a whole new light, I am not going to lie and tell you I am getting tired of it and want to post some other items I have in my wardrobe! haha Soon, soon I tell you!

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Dear Monday,
You are here again? I swear you come around way too soon for me.

Dear Hand,
YAY you can wash help wash the left hand wash hair now! You can open jars, and food packages without too much pain. You do look like gross snake shedding his skin, but we are getting there :)

Dear Life,
You never cease to amaze me with your curve-balls. Life decisions can be tough, but I am feeling at peace.

Dear Utah,
We were doing so good there for awhile, why did you have to go and start winter on me. Lame.

Dear Kyna,
Thanks for having me guest post today!
Dear Self,
Be patient with the changes you want to make. Things will happen.

Dear Bathtub,
I have missed you all these years.

Dear Readers,
I feel the need to simplify my life, I think this blog as well. More on that later.

What are your life's crazy, funny, silly, and celebratory things as of late?