Leather Crosses

Outfits planned all week long! We've got all of these in store!

E.Leigh's

Top: $39.90

Shorts: $50.90

Purse: $49.90

These shorts are AMAZING! Leather paneled and don't show your butt cheeks. They don't get much better than that! In addition, this top is lightweight and the tie in front makes it even more chic. I choose the red purse for the pop of color!

Interested in purchasing?? Just call the store and we can ship to you! :) 479-442-2266

I'm Going to Need a Bigger Closet

1. Check out this rockin' outfit I put together at work this week. We just got this sweater in and I'm LOVING it. Fall, please come soon.

2. Some of my "little minions" from work, out for a birthday bash. (Little minions name given by Chris.)

3. Although I haven't given in and purchased the sweater, I did buy the grey shirt and green military jacket. Pretty sure I'm going to need a bigger closet.

4. Let's get real...if you order an Erin Condren planner, you've got to go to the store and purchase some sharpie pens to go with your brand spankin' new planner. Am I right or am I right?!

5. Pre-going out pic. If you missed it, be sure to check out Chris and my "going out" procedure here.

Linking up for Friday Favorites and H54F.

You're Old

What do you do when you're not in college anymore, you're called old because you don't ever go out anymore, therefore, you decide to go out to prove them all wrong?!?!

Besides doing all of the above prior to going out to Jose's for $3 margs, karaoke, and mexican food, I'd like to share a tidbit of Chris and my "getting ready to go out after not going out for over a couple of months" procedure. <--I know, so pathetic.

I get home and find Chris on the couch watching old James Bond movies. 

Me: "Get up and get dressed we are going out!"

Chris: "Really?!"

(it really has been that long)

Me: "Really, even if we have to take money out of the savings account, WE. ARE. GOING. They called us the 'old married couple.'"

Me: "Should I get a shower?! Do I stink? Should I shower, Chris? Come smell me! I feel like I should shower!"

Chris: *comes over and smells me (true love)* "No, you're fine dog."

Me: "Where are you going?!"

Chris: "To shower..."

Chris: "Where are my tan shorts?! Why can't I ever find my tan shorts when I need them?! What did you do with them?"

Me: "I don't know where they are. I know where they aren't...in the laundry because you forbid me from doing any of your laundry."

Chris: *utter relief and triumph* "Don't worry I found them."

Me: "You better not outdress me or I will be mad. Especially since you told me not to shower and wear what I wore to work."

Chris: *grabs water out of the fridge* "We gotta hydrate lil' guy! Get yourself a water!"

Chris: "What time are we meeting everyone?"

Me: "9"

Chris: "Okay, how long are we planning on staying out?"

Me: "About an hour and a half to two hours."

Chris: "Okay, good."

How do you prepare to go out? 

Big Flower Boom Boom

Romper: E.Leigh's

Necklace: Francesca's

Shoes: Express

*Title courtesy of Chris*

Honestly, if you're looking for a great summer staple piece for your closet, this romper is it! Floral is huge right now and coupled with the long sleeve combo of this romper, you really can't go wrong. 

Also, you can't tell from the picture but the material is polyester and spandex which makes it extremely breathable and great for all sizes. 

Personally, I LOVE having to choose one item to wear in the morning. It takes the early morning decision making out of my routine. Typically I'm struggling to match a top to a bottom or, in many cases, I have one clean top and no clean bottoms to match. The only catch (per Chris) is "you look nice but you're going to have a hard time peeing in that thing today." Really Chris? At least he put the "you look nice" in front of it. Yes, disclaimer, rompers are hard to pee in. Other than that I think this floral romper has completely changed my overall opinion on rompers. Rompers= Victory.

What are your opinions on rompers??

Linking up with Style Sessions, What I Wore Wednesday, Random Wednesday. 

Looking in the Mirror

Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and wonder where all the time has gone. Then I realize it's gone to the beginning wrinkles on my face, the puffiness under my eyes, and the stress knotted up in my lower back. 

When working with younger, college age girls all day, I find myself constantly realizing how old I actually am. In order to bring my confidence level back up at work I eagerly accepted the opportunity to review one of Bioque Skincare's products, Serum XL.

Top is before, bottom is after.

They were kind enough to send me a bottle of Serum XL, a botox-like formula for fine lines and wrinkles. I mean, who am I to pass up an opportunity like that?! Plus, after looking into the product, celebrities like Kate Winslet and Halle Berry. In addition, Elle Magazine stated - "This is the hottest beauty product in Hollywood: age-delaying Serum XL by Bioque."

I would highly recommend looking into Bioque Serum XL if you're looking for a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. When I put Serum XL on my crows feet (start of them), I could feel it working almost immediately after. I felt a slight heat sting then running my fingers over it, I could feel it almost lifting the wrinkles up. I think the heat might have been just because I have extremely sensitive skin and use other dermatological creams at night as well.

If you aren't necessarily looking for an age-delaying serum, Bioque offers many other products you might be interested in looking into:  an eye restore, a moisturizing cream, rejuvenating night and day cream, body cream,  a firming gel, skin cleanser and skin refinisher.

What kind of Bioque product would you be interested in? 

Wedding Courses

Time for another round of wedding voting! We need to figure out what we are serving for dinner at the wedding; therefore, please help Chris and I pick out the best dinner option that will please all of our guests, young and old.

Dinners include: One (1) entrée, One (1) salad, Two (2) sides, Bread/rolls 

Additional side items add $1.50 per person.Additional entrée (of equal or lesser value) add $3 per person. 

Entrée Items $12/person 

Beef

Beef Tips in Mushroom Gravy Meatloaf

Chicken

Apricot Ginger | Asian Sesame | Herb Seasoned | Lemon Pepper

Pork

Pork Tenderloin

Molasses Glazed | Mustard Herb Crusted | Oven Roasted w/ Red Onion Marmalade

Pasta

Five Layer Lasagna

Chicken Milano Penne

Roasted Vegetable Penne Alfredo 

Chicken Tetrazzini 

Salads (Choice of One)

Cranberry, Walnut & Feta Salad 

Fresh Garden Salad

Italian Salad

Parmesan Caesar Salad 

Pear, Walnut & Feta Salad 

Side Items(Choice of Two)

Baked Potato

Barbeque Baked Beans 

Bowtie Alfredo Pasta 

Butter & Herb Steamed Baby Carrots

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes 

Coleslaw

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes 

Potato Salad 

Rice Pilaf

Roasted Butternut Squash 

Roasted Corn and Red Peppers 

Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Sautéed Green Beans

Spanish Rice

Steamed Broccoli

Steamed Rice (White or Brown) 

Dessert Items [+$1/person]

Apple Spice Cake
 Chocolate Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Mint Walnut Brownie
Vanilla Coconut Cake

Fruit Cobbler
Fruit Crisp
Frosted Lemon Cake Bread Pudding

Alright, so these are our options. What are your thoughts?? We'd like to keep it around $12 a head, if possible.

 **sorry for the fact that this post has no pictures**

"That Couple"

I've come to the realization that Chris and I are "that couple." You all know that couple, maybe you are that couple too. Maybe we should start a "that couple" club...but then again, we would probably make plans to meet and never do it.

What do I mean by "that couple"? I'm glad you asked. In order to be "that couple" you must be constantly making plans to do something fun together/with others and canceling after further thought.

For example, Chris and I made plans about 2 hours before, to go to First Thursday on the Square. Music, drinks, local artists, and the farmers market. Best thing, it's free if you don't buy food or drinks. So, Chris meets me at work right before we are suppose to go and by the time I had finished closing down, I had decided I was too tired and hungry to go out. Not a huge deal; however, we do this ALL the time. We are "that couple." 

"That couple" is constantly thinking of awesome things to do--concerts, all night ragers, movie dates, etc.--and are either too tired or too lazy to follow through with it and therefore spend their entire night parked on the couch watching reruns of Southland or other gender neutral tv shows. Sometimes if you want to have a big night, you turn on Keeping up with the Kardashians. Scott always brightens up any date night.

The night then ends with one or both of you either tipsy (and for Chris, wearing his helmet and goggles while sitting on the couch) or requesting foot massages <--bet you can't guess who that is.

You all know which couple I'm talking about. Let me give you a hint, if you can't think of "that couple" in your group of friends, it probably means that you are "that couple". 

Are you "that couple" in your group of friends?