Friday, October 11, 2013

Twenties Glamour

 After seeing The Great Gatsby, I have fallen in love with the looks from the 1920s. It was an era of pure glam. I have seen quite a bit of fashion lately that looks to be inspired by the 1920s. 


The Dress



Many of the dresses of the Twenties were full of glitter, sparkles and sequins and could easily be the center of attention. This Lilly Pulitzer Dress immediately caught my eye and reminded me of the Twenties.


 The Headpiece


In the Great Gatsby, all of the women can be seen wearing extravagant head pieces. This subtle but eye catching Anthropologie Headband would easily dress up an outfit.


The Pearls


Pearls will always be a symbol of class and elegance. This strand of Pearls would be the perfect addition to any preppy outfit.


What are your favorite fashion statements from history?

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Becoming a Better Runner



For the past few months I have gotten in the routine of running everyday. I am not going to lie, I haven't always been such an avid runner, I used to despise running. While on vacation this past summer I decided to give it a go, and now I love running! Usually, I run on my treadmill but I will occasionally run outside if the weather is nice! At first it wasn't so great, but now that I have my systematic way of running, it has become another part of my life. Here are some of my tips on becoming a runner...



1. Wear good socks- This first tip may seem a little strange, but I have found that good socks make a world of a difference! These Asics socks are my favorite.



2. Wear supportive running shoes- Next, of course, is having supportive running shoes! Good shoes help to protect from injury. Nike is my favorite brand for running shoes. I just recently bought these Nike Air Relentless 2 running shoes, and I love them so far! I literally ran straight through the soles of my old Nikes, so it was time for a new pair!





3. Listen to upbeat music- Running to fast paced music will help keep you motivated and set your pace for running! Pandora Radio has some great fitness stations for working out!




4. Keep your body hydrated- Staying hydrated before, during and after working out is essential to your health. My favorite water bottle to use while working out is the Camelback Eddy Water Bottle

5. Stay motivated- Many people have a hard time staying motivated to work out. Personally, running makes me feel a whole lot better after a stressful day, and keeps me fit! Just remind yourself of all of benefits and stay motivated!


Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Tuesday Two {3}

I had seen these Leopard Print Pumps all over Instagram and on Belles in Bows, and I could no longer resist from buying them. To make it even better, Target was having buy one get one half off when I bought them! 

Ever since I saw The Great Gatsby in theaters, I have been obsessed with the soundtrack. The music is current, but fits the 1920s party atmosphere of the movie perfectly! Bang Bang by will.i.am is my current favorite!


Hope y'all are having a happy Tuesday! Let me know what your #TuesdayTwo is!

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Dinner at the Harbor








Maxi Dress: Forever 21 {Similar}
Sandals: Target {Similar}
Watch: MK 5039

This weekend a few of my friends and I went out to celebrate a birthday at the harbor. It still feels like summer where I live, so my maxi dresses and sandals have not been put away yet! Hope y'all are having a great weekend!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

What's in My Purse?

Tory Burch Horsebit Satchel in grey 

I had been wanting a Tory Burch bag for a while, and found this beauty while shopping at a secondhand designer store in Old Town Alexandria!

These are my "must-have" items for my purse

| Sunglasses: Kate Spade {Similar} | Croakies: Cotton Snaps | Wallet: Target | Key Chain: Coach | ID Key Fob: Target | Key Fob: Smathers and Branson | Cosmetic Case: Vera Bradley {Similar} | Lipstick: Clinique |


Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Tuesday Two {2}

I cannot believe it is already October! Here's this week's #TuesdayTwo!

This Pavé chain link bracelet I found at J. Crew Factory over the weekend. Isn't it gorgeous?



My Lilly steering wheel cover brightens up the inside of my car!