pardon

Pardon my blogging absence, I have been too busy watching this.

You're welcome.

Friday Favorites

This week really flew by. We are heading down to the coast for the last wedding of 2013! I cannot wait to see my old college roomie finally marry her sweetheart :)

{This week:}

-A sweet friend shared this hilarious video. I think it speaks directly to me and my obsessive compulsive love for this season.

-I picked up this Dior powder this week an wonder how I managed my near 25 years without it.

 -This hairstyle has been all over Pinterest this week and I'm tempted to try it out for the wedding on Saturday. I do love effortless.

-This quote. If I must be honest, I'm SO over the comparison game. These days it seems like lives revolve around Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc to see what others are up to. Its only natural to compare, and can truly effect you, but only if you let it. I love this quote for so many reasons. Be the queen of YOUR own life!

-This living room is too perfect. The clean neutral palette with cool blue tones is right up my alley.

Have a great weekend!

-K

Beauty Roundup {Favorites}

There are a few products that have made a recent entry into my daily routine that I seriously cannot get enough of. I absolutely love the results and wanted to share!

This perfume originally came as a sample from a previous Sephora order. I used up the entire sample and knew I needed more. I love Nest candles and now love the perfume even more!

At first I thought I was somewhat drunk for paying $50 for a bronzer. I stand corrected. I just started using this a couple of days ago, and it works absolutely perfectly even on the most fair of skin tones like mine.

My previous round brush literally broke in half in my hand after 5 years of companionship. I became slightly addicted to Drybar in DC and knew I had to try this brush. It was love at first blowout.

This originally came to me as a sample as well (your tricks are working Sephora) and I absolutely love the way it thickens my lashes. Its a different consistency than normal mascara, as it has a more gel-like base. But, I absolutely love how it will literally stay put for 12+ hours.

If you have combination skin like me (some parts dry, some parts oily) this primer is a match made in beauty world heaven. I've tried many primers, and some left me feeling super oily while others didn't feel like they did anything at all. This primer is worth every cent. It goes on so smooth and really helps your makeup last!

Happy Friday!  I must say this week crept up on me and flew right by. This weekend I plan on lots of quality time with the hubs and sleeping late :)

xo,

-K

Friday

We are currently packing up to head to the coast for the second weekend in a row. I am most definitely not complaining as there is some beautiful weather to be had this weekend. We will also be celebrating two of our close friends tying the knot tomorrow! It'll be a gorgeous weekend for a wedding and lots of wine fun to catch up with many friends!

Cheers!

-K

Perfect Timing?

Is there really such thing as perfect timing? I am a firm believer that all things "happen for a reason". I believe that my husband and I married exactly when we were supposed to, moved to DC precisely when we should have, and everything else in between. We have found ourselves frequently asking ourselves "is the time right for xyz?" Will we ever wake up and say "today is the day?"....probably not. That's why I am the firmest believer to let God's plans work when they should and to let Him take the drivers seat on all of your big life plans. Because you never know when they could change! I have always been a hesitant person in big life decisions and changes. I think this quote is perfect for so many reasons. I am working on being open to anything that can come your way, and knowing that the timing is just right!

Have a great Wednesday!

-K

J. Crew { on sale }

J. Crew is offering a Fall sale on ALL items (sale included) with code SHOPFALL. An extra 25% off sale items is a pretty great deal in my book. And, speaking of great deals, today is the last day of the Kate Spade Surprise Sale. I am even getting in a little Christmas shopping (way early - but fellow Type A's, you can never be too prepared right?)

I'm really into basic, classic pieces for Fall/Winter this year. You can never go wrong with a go-to black legging and oversized sweater. That'll probably be me every day until March.

Collection Icon Trench

Pixie Pant - Leather Tuxedo Stripe

Oversized Pocket Sweater


Merino Pocket Tunic
(The leather pocket option is pretty adorable too)

Viv Metal Cap Toe

Happy Shopping!

-K

Currently Obsessed

This past weekend in DC was such a refresher. It felt SO good to be "home" and spend time with such an amazing friend. We drank lots of good wine, ate lots of restaurants I missed dearly and just caught up on life. It's one of the most precious things in the world to have a friend that you can truly feel 100% comfortable and open with. They are a rarity these days!

We also shopped (duh). And I picked up this sweater in about every color. It is perfect for transitioning into cooler nights and I've already worn it a handful of times since Saturday! This scarf had to come home with me too, and I feel like I will LIVE in it. It is so incredibly soft and the coloring is perfect for Fall. I also splurged on a new Barbour. Its a looser fitting - more masculine style, which I love.

I love this saying. I find it to be so true. I feel like so many transitions go on in our 20's that falling out of touch with people is bound to happen. However, even in the most complicated of circumstances, the ones that are meant to stick around, do.

Hi, my name is Katie and I am addicted to golden retrievers. This event is now on my bucket list. I mean. Austin is pretty sure I am delusional, but I can tell you I could be happier than a pig in mud at this gathering.

Happiness = Reality - Expectations. Some of this article is a little off, but so much of it is so right. Be happy with where you are in this moment is my mantra (or tries to be!)

I have a hair appointment this weekend and am really loving the lowlights in this look. Being blonde is tough work, and getting "too" blonde in the winter is a definite no.

Have a great Tuesday!

-K