Things I dont want

I know I've been doing a lot of online browsing lately, so I thought I'd balance it out with a list of things I really don't want...

Car Lashes

J. Crew is calling this fashion??

One thing I don't want for the wedding, a unity sand ceremony:

Heart Unity Sand Vase

"Uniquely" packaged golf balls

Hello Kitty Microwave

A few more things I'm wanting...

Camden Tufted Headboard

Bow Back Vest

Sophia Studs

Alicia

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

WANT

I just spent a lovely weekend in Champaign with Kristen. A recap of that will be coming up soon. In the meantime, here are some pretty things that I'm coveting.

Gorjana Vine Ring

Elle Earrings

Chevron Tray

Corrin Bracelet

OMG Toms that are actually cute:

Alessandra Burlap Ballet Flats

Gem Lamp

Christmas Cards that Weren't

Today I went to TJ Maxx and bought my Christmas cards. This girl is on a budget. But, that doesn't mean I didn't shop around online to see what else was out there.
 
Last year I went with a DC-inspired design for my Christmas cards. Naturally, I looked into cards with local flavor first:

Etsy

Etsy

Then I learned of Rifle Paper Co. my newest obsession. I love the designs. If they weren't $2/card, this would be my choice:

Rifle Paper Co.

 The red envelope makes it. Have you ever received a Christmas postcard?

Rifle Paper Co.

Then there were some fun choices:

Etsy

I work for an eye center, what did you expect?

Etsy

Wall-e makes me swoon. I die of cuteness.

Snow & Graham

This one is another winner. Simple and lovely. I would want it hanging on my card garland. What's your favorite?

Black Friday Recap

How was everyone's black Friday?

I went out with the Shultz family at midnight for the doorbusters at Macy's. Nancy wanted to buy Kayla and I some $19.99 Rampage boots for Christmas. These were VERY popular. Luckily Brandon and Seth were super shoppers and elbowed their way through crazy ladies to grab us boxes of shoes in our size. It was hilarious. Knute was standing in the aisle with 3 shoe boxes in his hands and a lady walks by and says "oh, that's why you're here."

After looking through all the ads, I decided that really the only thing that I could justify buying for myself was new pillows. So on my suggestion we all headed over to the home section. We found Martha Stewart memory foam pillows on special for $23.99 that were originally $80. Turns out everyone wanted one so we walked away with six pillows (which also turned out to be our Christmas present, thanks Nancy!).

We stopped by Kohl's,Walmart and Best Buy to look at their specials but I didn't see anything too exciting. By then it was 3am and we were ready for bed. Later during the day, I decided that I wanted sneakers so I ordered $27.99 Asics from Finish Line online. All in all a successful shopping day.

Birthday Wish List

Guess who's turning 25 in one month?!! That would be me! I'd thought I give you all a glimpse into what I'd love to receive:

A Haircut
Not much to ask for right? My hair is the longest it's been in probably ever. My last haircut was sometime in February, so first on the list is a good cut. These ladies are my inspiration:

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I've also been thinking about keratin straightening for ages - its just so expensive!


A New Tote

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An all-purpose bag to go from work to school. Have you checked out the Christian Siriano line for Payless? He is just one year older than me, arg, what am I doing with my life?! A new wallet is also on the list. I may have spilled creamer on my red leather wallet... sigh...

Popcorn Reading
AKA Young Adult Fiction. Hey I still feel like a young adult, don't you? Brandon teases me... It's worth it.
Hunger Games books 2 and 3 please:

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Popcorn

Literal popcorn. Check out this latest foodie creation:

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Half-popped popcorn, those awesome bits of crunch you find at the bottom of the bag. 


I'm definitely looking forward to October 13. When in doubt send sour punch! (or cash)

Any other October babies out there?

Summer Fashion

Just wanted to share a few items I've browsing online. I'm loving bright bold colors this summer, especially coral (which goes great with olive complexions and tanned skin):

Urban Outfitters

Vestique

I never wear large necklaces but I love the colors in this one:

Ruche

The bright purple shoes are out of my price range, $295!

Loeffler Randall

Love this avocado bag:

Ruche

What items are you desiring for summer?