Slacking a bit but some lucky ladies announced!

oh man you guys...i have seriously been slacking in the blog department lately. 

I have really struggled lately with juggling work and blogging and living life. I pretty much have to do my posts on the weekends and sometimes I just dont feel like it! 

i havent blog in a whole week! i have however been posting on instagram and twitter!

So my birthday week was full of giveaways and i am finally ready to announce those lucky ladies!!

The winner of the Big November Giveaway here is...

Jess @ The Lily White English Rose

The winner of the $50 Hope's Giveaway here is...

Ameryn @ Oh So Nifty

and the winner of the Derng giveaway here is...

Kim 

Congrats ladies!!! You will be receiving an email from me shortly!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I know I did!

I went black Friday shopping and it wasnt too bad out there...i only found a few good things at H&M. But I just love shopping...i got up at 5:30 am on Friday morning...came home around 9 thinking I was done...then went back out until noon...and finally took a shower (i know...gross huh!). Welp...realized i wasnt done and went back out!! The only time i bought anything was during the 5:30 trip haha!

anyways....I'll be back tomorrow with some motivate Me Monday!

xoxo

manda

Polka Dot Love...plus win a cross bracelet!

I love mustard and blue together! 
and of course polka dots are very in season!

 

Photos by: Juliana Evans Photography

Dress: c/o James & Leigh (same dress)

Boots: c/o Blowfish Shoes (same boots)

Boot Socks: c/o Grace & Lace

Bracelets: c/o Derng (Pave Cross / Chain Link)

Scarf: Target

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Oh you guys. We took some family photos this weekend! Meaning Eric and I plus the two pups! It was actually a lot of fun except for the getting up at 6:30 in the morn part! We had stayed up late the night before so obviously we weren't very happy lol! 

And goodness gracious....it was so difficult getting these pups to sit still. For some reason...when Chloe knows you have a camera pointed at her...she refuses to look (or maybe it was the ducks behind us in the pond). And poor Juliana...she was holding Tank's leash for a second and I guess he decides to try and charge off. Not sure how that 5"1' pretty lady held on to him but she did!

It was definitely a fun experience! I'm just glad I actually got Eric in front of the camera! I can't wait to see them! (Hint hint to Juliana...haha...Jk)

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But anyways...I have a fun little surprise for you that you will love!!

Accessories can always make an outfit and bracelets from Derng are no exception. They are so stylish and have become a staple in my everyday wardrobe...seriously!

Emily...the creative lady behind Derng is giving away one pave sideways cross bracelet! 

I'm sure you've seen me wearing mine a ton! And if you already have one...enter anyway...because they make the greatest Christmas gifts!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!

xoxo

Manda
linking to the pleated poppy

PS: Dont forget to enter the huge November Group Giveaway here and The Hope's $50 GC here.

Loving Gray...plus a little something for you!

I love the color gray...I really do!

Photos by Juliana Evans Photography

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Polka Dot Gray Shirt & Necklace: c/o Hope's

Bracelets: c/o Derng (Pave Cross / Chain Link)

Coffee Cozy: c/o The Cozy Project

Shoes: Francesca's Collections (same shoes)

Chambray Shirt: H&M

Purse: Old Navy

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You guys...I am so pooped...I just finished my crossfit class and can barely lift my arms up...you know the kind of work outs where you can even lift your arms to wash your hair in the shower??? yeahhhhh....anyways....

So...I've found quite a few new shops recently and they are so amazing! Be sure to check out the links above!

and one of those shops of course is Hope's!

I have a seriously long wish list! If We didnt just buy a new car...these would be on my birthday list which is Thursday!!

Scarf & Dress

Cardigan

See...and thats not even the beginning! Their items are sold so fast...if you see something you want...don't wait...it will be gone the next time you log in to buy! I'm so not even joking!

Hope's is actually giving one of you ladies a $50 gift certificate to their online shop!

Amazing...and I'm jealous!!

Want to win? Enter via rafflecopter below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!

xoxo

Manda
linking to the pleated poppy

PS: Dont forget to enter the huge November Group Giveaway here

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Insta-Life...

so to give you guys a little of what has happened over the last week and weekend via Instagram...

see...marshmallow obsessed obviously

caramel candy is one of my favs!

I swear I wear my DERNG bracelets everyday!

I'm just excited that Eric likes sushi now!!

our drinks of choice! E gets a Japanese beer and i get an extra dirty martini!

what I wear to work and get many compliments on! an old navy dress. (similar dress)

a new bird short from sheinside! (same shirt)

and this is def my fav insta-photo from last weekend! We got a new 2012 Ford Explorer! I am in LOVE. went from a go-cart Yaris to an SUV lol. And I'll take this as my early birthday present which is next week!!

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speaking of my b-day...tune in for next week...there will be a few giveaways going on!!


Hope yall have a great day!!!!
xoxo
manda

a few stripes...

Shirt & Necklace: Old Navy

Wedge Booties: Francesca's

Chambray Shirt: H&M

Cross Bracelet: Derng (only $11!)

oh my....

yes...I am wearing chambray again in my outfit.

I swear...are you tired of chambray yet haha?

Not only do I love wearing it as a main piece of clothing but also as an undershirt!

Also...this was my inspiration for the rolled up jeans with booties!

Another new fav that I think I will be doing all season long!



Source: thedaybookblog.com via Sofia on Pinterest

(linking to the pleated poppy for what i wore wednesday)

 

Have a great day ladies!!

 

xoxo

manda