Wednesday, May 11, 2011

{Book Report}

I have been a little book worm lately - I took a break from reading for a couple of months, and now I just can't get enough!
*Water for Elephants* - GOOD book! I read this in less than 24 hours, I just didn't want to put it down! It is just such a well written book... There is definitely some very descriptive scenes {wink wink}, so don't say I didn't warn you! :) {The movie was really good to - of course the book was better - aren't they always?!}
*White Oleander* - Another really good read, sad story - and again, some very descriptive scenes. This book is about a little girl that is really close with her mom, but then her mom kills a guy she was dating and has to go to jail - it's the story of the little girl going through the Foster care system... so many different homes and different people. Such a good read... I love this book!


*ROOM* - This book was amazing! The book is told from a 5 year old's point of view {Emma Donoghue is an incredible writer!} The story is of a 19 year old girl that is kidnapped and kept in a shed in the back yard of the kidnapper for 6 years, she has a 5 year old son and all he knows is what's in this "room". I absolutely LOVED this book - it just might be in my top 20 fave books!

*Nineteen Minutes* - Another really good, but disturbing book. This book is about a kid that is bullied all of his years in School {starting in kindergarten!} and one day decides that he is ready to put an end to it all. He goes into the school, kills 9 - wounds almost 20... it's the story of the trial, and all of the events leading up to that day... Such a sad story, but definitely makes you think!

*Perfect {Pretty Little Liars} - Don't judge. I know that these books are totally juvenile, but I really like reading them! This is book #3 of 4... I watch the show, and have really loved the books! They are what Michael would call "Goosebumps print" {Big print, lots of space- Super easy reads}. Just fun books :)

*Style* - I have really loved reading and following Fashion Blogs lately. I've always loved to shop - but have never really put a lot of thought into my wardrobe and outfits. Recently though, I've been more conscious of my outfits, accessorizing, and how it looks and fits my body - It's been a lot of fun! This book was on one of the fashion blogs that I follow so I decided to pick it up... I honestly read this in about 2 hours.... There was a lot of information that I already knew, but quite a bit that I didn't. I will definitely keep this book handy for reference, or ideas :) {My favorite chapter was the packing to travel chapter - I ALWAYS over-pack... She had a lot of fun ideas on how to make the most of packing light, which I will for sure use for our trip to New York next month!}




Friday, May 6, 2011

{Summer List}

I'm a slacker... let's just pretend like I didn't take the last 2 months off from blogging and pick up where we left off. Deal? Deal.
I saw this on a super cute blog that I love to stalk and thought that I would steal the idea :)
MY SUMMER LIST {Thank heavens that it is FINALLY Spring in good ole' SLC!!!}
{My MUST HAVE Beauty item}:
Li Lash - I started using this about 3 months ago, right after I took out my eyelash extensions and ripped out all of my natural eyelashes (it was devastating!) But Li Lash really helped my eyelashes grow back fast - and now they are longer than they have ever been!! The only downside - they are a bit pricey... but so worth it!!


{An item you are lusting after this season}:
Oh my hannah!! When I saw these shoes, it was love at first sight!! SOOOO freaking cute right?! Our Anniversary {6 years!!!} is coming up and so is my Birthday... I told Michael I NEED these shoes, it isn't just a want :)


{Your favorite trend for Spring/Summer}:


STRIPES!!! I'm obsessed! Love them in shoes, tops, skirts - everything! And how cute are these new TOMS?! Honestly, just when I think I have all the TOMS I need/ want... they come out with ADORABLE new ones!!




{What you're looking forward to this Summer}:


NEW YORK!!!!! Oh man! I am SO freaking excited to go to New York in June!! It will be both mine and Michael's first time going, and I am STOKED!!!





{Last but not least, Your fave Hollywood Hot Man}:


Garrett Hedlund!! He was absolutely amazing in Country Strong!! What a hottie!


Sunday, February 27, 2011

{Random MOBILE Pics}

Just some random pictures off my Blackberry...


I sent this to Michael - his 2 FAVE's:

Me & Diet Mtn Dew :)


HAHAHA, Michael is going to love that I am posting this pic:

He sent this to me one day at work...

ROFL!!!


Getting my first pedi!! I went 25 years with out one...

I absolutely LOATH feet - and didn't want anyone to touch mine...

But after some coaxing from my besties....

{I'm totally sold on them now!!}


My MIGHTY hunter!! What a stud!


A Random quote to finish off this super random post:


"Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about" - Mrs. Marilyn Monroe


Sunday, February 20, 2011

{Just a few of my FAVES}

I have seen this on a few blogs... and decided to do my own!
Just a few of my favorite things:
*Katy Perry's new Black Shatter nail polish*
This stuff is so fun - you paint 2 coats of whatever color you want,
then just one, thin layer of the Black Shatter -
it creates a cracked, leopard pattern when it dries!

*MAC Studio Moisture Tint*
This is absolutely wonderful!!

It's light, moisturizes, gives a subtle tint AND has SPF 15!

* Benefit's eyeBRIGHT*
A fabulous pink pick-me-up...
I put it just under my brow line, and in the inner corner of my eye
and it makes me look awake in just seconds!
Love this stuff!!

A few of my favorite shows:
*Desperate Housewives*
*Brothers and Sisters*
*Pretty Little Liars*
*90210*
*Gossip Girl*
Oh and a brand new FAVE to add to my list:
*Prison Break*
Just started this show this weekend, I'm already addicted!
Current Fave shoes:
Of course, *TOMS*
{How freaking cute are these brand new animal print?!}
*Wedges* - I'm loving that they are coming back!
*Rider Boots*

Fave Food:
*SUSHI* I have seriously been craving this 24/7!
I could eat it everyday!!

Hellooooo my new fave candy!
*HI-CHEW*
They are absolutely DELISH!
{The Banana and Green Apple are my very faves!}



*Dark wash jeans*
They go with just about everything and have a very slimming effect!


And of course, my MOST FAVORITE thing?!
*This HOTTIE right here*
Absolutely cannot get enough of him!!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

{Country Strong}

My new favorite movie:
Seriously, I have seen it twice in the theatres and I would absolutely
go again, and again...
Absolutely LOVED it!
It has a fantastic cast:
I already adored Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl...
and now I just love her even more, she was amazing in this movie!
Oh.My.Hannah. Garrett, where have you been all of my life?!
Seriously... Helloooooo new celebrity crush!
I went to buy the soundtrack on my way home from seeing it the first time ...
And it has been on re-play in my car ever since
{for like 4 weeks - and I still can't get enough!}

Such a GREAT chick flick!!!

Friday, January 28, 2011

{DEEE-LISH}

This hottie right here...
Yeah him...
I kinda, sorta like him a little....
He is:
The peanut butter to my jelly..
The sun to my shine..
The cheese to my macaroni..
The cookies to my milk..
The knick to my knack..
The bun to my burger..
Oh and he's kinda like:
My very own Romeo or
Noah {Notebook} or
Beau Hutton {Country Strong} or
Benny {Benny & Joon} or
Jack Dawson {Titanic} ....
Yeah....
I'm pretty much SMITTEN

Sunday, January 9, 2011

I'm sorry Michael...

But there is another man in my life...
His name?!
TOM...{S}
These shoes are seriously my FAVES!!!
Honestly, I think I might have a little bit of a
TOMS addiction!!
I've had them in Yellow cord, and plain white...
And thanks to my love, feeding my addiction - I have now added
Pomegranate cords and the Love is the New black TOMS to my collection!
Not only are these shoes seriously SO comfy, and absolutely adorable...
BUT - they also are part of the ONE FOR ONE:
For every pair of TOMS shoes you buy,
They will give a new pair of shoes to a child in need!
How awesome is that?!
Curious about 'em? Check HERE