Going Greige

I ordered this polish today and am super excited to get it in. It's between gray and beige. I think it looks more green? Either way, I can't wait to get it in and try it out on my toes! I spotted it on AOL's homepage last week and according to them, this "greige" is going to be a hot color this fall.

Gifts For The Hostesses With The Mostesses

I struggled with finding hostess gifts for my baby shower. When I buy a gift, I always try to find something that I would love to get. Sometimes this is really easy and sometimes it's kind of hard. I finally decided on these cute pouches from 31 Gifts. I'm pleased with how they came out (for the most part) and think they are so cute! I plan on filling them with notecards I picked up from Paper Source, someBath & Body Works lotion and of course a thank you card.

Cake Love

I love cake. I've been craving cake for like a month now. I tried making banana cupcakes the other night and they came out looking like bran muffins or chocolate cupcakes. I burned them and they were awful!

Anyway, I'm talking about a different kind of cake. This is the Petunia Pickle Bottom kind and I am in love. Here is my Licorice Pudding Cake diaper bag (thanks, Mom!).

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More proof that Ebates is not a big fat scam. I received my fourth check! I have racked up a little over $200 just for shopping online! So awesome.

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Some of the stuff I bought while in Fredericksburg:

I love this saying. It's a quote that I ran across back when I made this. I have loved it since and when I saw the sign, I figured I had to have it.

A new little Bichon...

...for my Bichon shrine...It's ok if you laugh. :)

Treats for Scout and Dash from Dogologie

I got some other little stuff, but these were my most favorite things. :)

Fredericksburg- Day 2

Natalie, Crystal, Courtney, Me

We ate lunch at the Peach Tree (that's Courtney walking out). It was a neat little restaurant that also had a gift shop. Yummy food (even though a bit pricey).

We spent a large part of the day shopping and also made time to stop back by Bejas for a drink (or in my case 3). The only difference today was that I tried the Prickly Pear Margarita and a Peaches 'N Cream Martini (in addition to a Peach Margarita). I could have done without the Prickly Pear, but the martini was GREAT! And I sure felt all of that when we got up to leave.

I think their library is so pretty!

West End Pizza where we had dinner.

Me & Courtney

There is a story to this (sort of). When Crystal called around to find a place for us to stay, the front desk clerk made sure to let Crystal know about all the amenities as well as the "saloon-style swinging doors" as if that was a bonus or perk of some sort. (What she really needed to mention was the beautiful wall decor.) Anyway, we figured we needed to get these fancy doors in a picture and what better way to do so than with the 7 of us?

Coupon

You're welcome :)

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My Saturday with Susan:

1. Massage and eyelashes filled at Davidson Taylor

2. Accessory Touch

3. Abuelo's for lunch (yum!)

4. Hobby Lobby to get more supplies for Arts & Crafts Time

5. Mall

I need to tell you what happened while we were in Dillard's. It's quite comical and irritating all at the same time. Susan and I were walking around when I spotted this:

It is beautiful in person. I can just picture it with a pair of jeans and my new boots (I'll get to those in a minute). So anyway, while I am trying this beauty on, a saleslady walks up and here is what followed:

Pushy Salesperson (PSP): "Those are hot right now. You should really go ahead and buy that if you are interested. They are going fast and it won't be here if you come back."

Me: "Yeah." (holding fur-beauty in hand and beginning to walk away to browse the other racks)

PSP: (following me to a different section of clothes) "Would you like me to hold that over here for you?"

Me: "No, I really need some jeans."

PSP: "You have jeans on."

Me: "Yes, but I would like some different jeans. Can you point me to where some are?"

PSP: "We have some over here." (begins to show me Ralph Lauren Mom Jeans)

Susan: "Oh no. Not those. We don't like those."

Me: "Are there any upstairs?"

PSP: "Yes. Would you like me to hold that while you go up there to look?"

Me: "No. I would like to try this on WITH the jeans." (begin browsing other racks, far from where I first picked the fur-beauty up)

PSP: (follows along carefully watching my every move)

PSP: "Ma'am, if you go upstairs you will need to leave that down here."

Me: "Why?"

PSP: "Because it's a fur."

Me: "And?"

PSP: "Fur can't be taken upstairs because of the sensors attached to it."

Me: "That's funny. I'm not leaving the store." (I hang the fur up and begin walking toward another section of clothes)

Susan starts looking around and I spot another salesperson (Kay). I explain to Kay that there is a fur over there (pointing to where it is) and that I would like her to ring me up. She goes and gets the fur and I hear PSP asking Kay, "Is she buying that?" When Kay returns, I tell her that that is what happens when you follow people around while they are trying to shop. Talk about annoying.

So in addition to my new furry treasure, I got these boots in brown and also a pair in black:

I also got this neat tank. It's tag-less so you can wear it backwards if you need to for a higher neckline. Genius!

All in all--a super fun day!

Anthropologie

I love this store for home decor, but never considered getting clothes there (not sure why??). They have some cute stuff! Here is what I ordered:

Striped Button-Down

Hacienda Top

Rimpled Tee

Ft. Worth

I am in Ft. Worth right now for a training (will be here until Friday). A co-worker and I ate at The Purple Cow for lunch. If it weren't the middle of the day and I didn't have training to return to, I might have had one of their "adult shakes." The food was ok, I've had better. Or maybe I just didn't order the right thing.

Anyway, after training I headed to Target for a binder, some hi-liters, and a spiral. I came out with those 3 things and 1 shirt. Not like me at all. I would normally come out with all that, plus a stack of greeting cards, maybe a book, some body wash, and other crap I don't need. Then, I headed to Garden Ridge and would you believe that I walked out of there empty handed? I think I might have a fever...

Canton

Susan and I went to First Monday Trade Days in Canton last Thursday and got back this evening. I really don't even know where to begin with explaining this place. Canton is a town of about 6,000 people. During Trade Days (first weekend of each month) it is said to grow to 300,000 people. Craziness. Over the course of our days there, we managed to cover maybe half of the grounds. Anything you can possibly think of---they have it. I had an absolute BLAST! We had so much fun and I don't think I haven't laughed as hard as I did in a long time. Anyway, there were lots of signs that said "No photos" so I did as I was told and didn't take any pictures. I did take one while on the trolley heading back to our car to give you a very tiny idea as to the number of people there:

Me with a few of my treasures:

Susan with a few of her treasures:

We came home with lots of ideas and will be replacing our 2.5 mile walks at night with arts & crafts time!

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Moi in Canton.

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Susan and I in Canton while shopping for sunglasses.

Shopped Til' My Eyes Drooped

I think I shop more when I am stressed. September and October are going to be super busy months for me and I'm trying really hard to remain as calm as can be. I have trips planned for Ruidoso, Austin, San Antonio, Canton, Ft. Worth, and Fredericksburg--all on top of the driving I already do each day for work. Should be an interesting couple of months.

Tee

Cord Blazer (I wasn't a big fan of the one I got from Old Navy, so it's going back.)

Tee

All from American Eagle. I used coupon code "63094719" and got 20% off my entire order. I also went through Ebates and will get 3% back.

Sweater

Top

Necklace

Tee

All from Buckle. No coupon codes here, but I did get the necklace free for buying the tee. I also used Ebates and will get 3% back.

Cardigan (except I got it in "Mineral" not orange)

Necklace

Heels

From Talbots. Coupon code "023087249" saved me 20% on my order.

Top

From Ann Taylor Loft. Coupon code "LOFTSTYLE" saved me 20% and I also went through Ebates and will get 3% back.

Blush

Eyeliner

Tinted lip moisturizer

All from Sephora. Using coupon code "TRYBE" got me a free trial size of Bare Minerals powder in my shade.

Tee

Cardigan

Cardigan

Tank

Necklace

Pleated top

All from Torrid. Coupon code "GET50OFFSEP" saved me $50 and then having a "Diva Style" account saved me an additional $5.