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Friday, August 31, 2012

Just Five!




High Five for Friday!

1. I made it thru my first week at my new job!! I think I'm gonna like it!


2. Eric was debating which shirt to buy.
Which is your fav?
He ended up buying the Hulk! Which is what he was for halloween last year...yes...I actually air brushed him haha!!


3. Our wedding shower is tomorrow night. It's registered gifts for me and a 'stock the bar' for Eric! I'll let y'all know how it goes! I'm horrible at taking photos at events...so we'll see how many I get!


4. We had a huge taste testing of Tookies Marshmallows this week. The marshmallows are HUGE! We are going to give them away as wedding favors at the wedding!! which is less than a month away!!!
 



5. The winner of the huge August giveaway is....
Kait from Gridiron Lipstick!!!!!


and I completely forgot...(I haven't received my Postcard pretty in the mail yet) but if you've received yours...link up here!

 
 
 
xoxo
manda
 
(linking to High Five for Friday)

Thursday, August 30, 2012

prints

 
It was pretty windy!


dress & necklace: Francesca's Collections (same dress)
shoes: Express
 
use code CUPCAKE for 20% off
of one item at Francesca's online!
 
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Things I have learned while taking outfit photos for the blog...
 
1. I miss Juliana coaching me into each position!
2. Eric is such a trooper with taking photos of me!
3. I absolutely have no clue what I'm doing!
4. I feel more comfortable taking the photos in my own backyard!
5. Sometimes cropping the photo makes it look better!
6. Wearing sunglasses makes me feel more comfortable.
 
 
what are some of your secrets to taking great photos????
 
please share!
 
xoxo
manda
PS: don't forget to enter the HUGE August giveaway here!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

a little nautical?

ok...so...
 
I was going to have an actual post to type up
along with the usual outfit photos but...
 
 
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I shot these first photos in the park.
I was trying something different with this outfit...out of my norm...
not sure if I liked the whole look very much tho. 
 
my thought process prob went something like this...
'oh I have navy shorts! I'm gonna go nautical with this!!'
yes...I think I got that excited!
 
 
 
maybe I wasn't diggin' the high waisted shorts?
or maybe that the combo of the shirt and shorts don't  really go together?
not quite sure... 
the shirt...I love!
 
shorts: F21 // shoes: Old Navy
necklace: Thorn & Wynn
 


 
so when we got home...I changed into something I felt more comfortable in lol.
 
shorts: Buckle // shoes: Old Navy


 
there is no harm in trying something!
oh well...guess nautical is not my thing haha!
 
 
However...this shirt is very comfy!
You can use coupon code CUPCAKE for
20% off of one regular priced item at Francesca's online!
I'm thinking maybe this dress or maybe even these floral jeans!
 
 
Have you tried a certain look
but it didn't turn out the way you'd hoped?
 
 
Hope you ladies have a great day!!!
xoxo
manda
PS: don't forget to enter the HUGE August giveaway here!
(linking this up to the pleated poppy)

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

like the first day of school!

 
 


 
shirt & purse: c/o Conversation Pieces (same shirt)
lace leather bracelet: c/o Rustik Chic (same bracelet)
beaded bracelet: Chloe vs Tank
 
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you guys!
 
wish me luck this week.
I started my new job yesterday!
 
it's so different. such a huge corporate company compared to the small family owned business I used to work for!
 
It was like starting the first day of school as a kid haha!  Especially when I walked into the cafeteria! A ton of different food stations and everyone grouped together at these long tables!
 
I was so nervous!
 
One awesome thing about this job...I work 9 hour days but get every other Friday off! woo hoo!
 
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that's all I've got ladies!
check out all of the awesome shops and boutiques listed above...you're sure to fall in love with them all!! I have!
 
xoxo
manda
PS: don't forget to enter the HUGE August giveaway here!
(gonna link this to the pleated poppy)
 
 

Monday, August 27, 2012

Motivate Me Monday...

It's Monday Ladies!


SOOOOOO sorry I wasn't here last Monday.

I had the whole week off last week and didn't get much done at all...not near what I wanted to get done.

We are closing in on the last month of the wedding and I need all the motivation I can get, ladies!

 






I already know I will be struggling with getting into the gym...but I MUST!
 
Hope y'all have a great day ladies!!
Link up and tell me about anything fitness related!

Don't forget to visit my co-host Ashley!!
xoxo
manda


Sunday, August 26, 2012

August Group Giveaway! (24 prizes, 1 winner!)

 
24 prizes...1 lucky winner
 
I hope you love coffee and target!!!
Let's show these ladies some love!
 
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now follow all directions via the rafflecopter below!
good luck!!
(if rafflecopter widget doesn't load...click here)
US and Canada only.
 
 

 
 
 
xoxo
manda