{Day 17} HRC

Sorry  for being MIA today folks. I have had the most ridiculous few days and I can barely think! 

So since I only have a few hours of the day left I need to make sure I get a post together! So today's topic of the

someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

I just LOVE HRC. Not only does she have an amazing job--- but she's just generally awesome! 

{Day 16}

a picture of yourself

I like today. This is the easiest one so far!

{Day 15} iPod time

 put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

Blame it - Jaime Foxx feat. T-Pain

Hung Up- Madonna

Eleanor Rigby-- Aretha Franklin

Grace Kelly- Mika

Since You've Been Gone- Aretha Franklin

Baby, It's Fact -- Hellogoodbye

Heat Wave- Linda Ronstadt

Do Somethin' - Britney Spears

Werewolves of London- Warren Zevon

I told y'all the other day that I have a very eclectic taste in music--- hopefully you believe me now. I mean Jaime Foxx, Mika and Warren Zevon on one list? Talk about random. 

Hope y'all are having a lovely Saturday!

{Day 14} Glitter Spectacular and Friday Fancies #12

Babydoll dress  |  high heel  |  ballerina shoes  |  handbag  |  Earrings  |  Ring  |  Pashmina shawl

I seriously saw this dress and ordered it immediately. I'm not kidding. NYE. Inaugural Balls. Washington Mardi Gras. I have a lot of black tie events coming up and this seems too perfect to pass up.

Now

 a picture of you and your family

Me. Dad. Mom. Sara. Beckie
Puerto Rico, May 2012

And my little DC family. 

Happy Friday y'all!

{day 13} Favorite Books

 Your 5 Favorite Books 

I read Animal Vegetable Miracle in college and it completely changed the way I thought about food. Honestly I knew things had a "season" but I don't know that I could have necessarily told you that asparagus typically "bloom" in March, or that onions are in season in the summer. These foods are always in the grocery store... so they're always "in season." This book really makes you reconsider your dietary choices, and the benefits of eating locally. 

I know everyone and their sister loves The Help. I'm no exception. I was a little dissappointed by the movie, but that's just because the book was that good. 

I finally picked up Tina Fey's book when I was in Ohio. I read the whole thing in two sittings. It's hilarious. I love her. 

Who didn't love the hunger games? I couldn't put down the series once I started. SO intense. LOVED it. 

This book really changed my life. In fact, I may read it again. It inspired my {25 before 25} project, and really just made me evaluate. I seriously think you should all go out and buy this book RIGHT now. Seriously. Go. I'll be here when you get back. 

{Day 12} and an Announcement.

what I would find in your bag

I know I've talked about it before, but I'm addicted to Lip gloss. I just counted and I have 22 various lip products in my purse. Ridiculous I know. 

Now... Big Announcement Ladies

I am welcoming a contributing writer. She is a good friend of mine who has wanted to get into blogging for a while now. She's going to be stopping by every now and again to update you on life inside the beltway. She's going to do restaurant and cocktail reviews like crazy--- so all you DMV gals, get excited. I'll let her introduce herself in a bit, but just wanted to get y'all excited!!

I, of course, am not going anywhere, and will still be bringing you beauty and fashion fabulousness in our nations capital. 

xo.

Day 3 and The Birthday Party

Happy Monday! Before I update y'all on my jam packed weekend let's get to know me better with day 3 of the....

a picture of you as a child

I know. I was so cool right? The hipster bangs. The sun glasses. The red boots. I mean. I couldn't be any cooler. 

There are some awesome ladies out there who are also doing the challenge, if you're participating will you please send me a link to your post and I'll make sure to give you a shout out!

Check out Emily and Sarah Elizabeth and Mree

Now, I wanted to thank you all again for your help last week. The party went well, and I think my minimalist decorations were a hit!

We did a full bar with some DIY signature cocktails. We had lots of fun making simple syrups and thinking of cute names for drinks! Then I made these, and omg y'all. they were SO good. 

We opted not to get a tree this year, but we hung up lots of lights in front of the window and it's so pretty. 

I also neglected to take a picture (I know-- blogger fail), but I made this super cute polka dot banner that we ran all over the house. It was SO easy and took maybe 30 minutes to put the whole thing together. I promise I'll post a picture tomorrow--- and take you through it. So fun.

Oh. Of course there were drinking games played. Beer Pong and Flip Cup at at 25 year old's Birthday Party is totally acceptable right?