fashion friday...costume prep

It's FRIDAY!  I know what you're thinking...it's not Halloween yet.  Of course I know that; however, I thought I'd share with you some Halloween inspiration since it's just around the corner.  

I've actually never been much into celebrating Halloween.  As a kid, my family would go to a church carnival type of event.  It was fun and honestly all I cared about was the candy.  Ha.  To this day that's the best part for me.  For me, I'd rather skip Halloween and go straight to Thanksgiving and Christmas!!!  

Sassy Cat Woman

In the even I would go to a Costume Party, I would totally love to be CAT WOMAN.  I mean who wouldn't want to at some point.  If I felt I could rock these faux leather leggings, I'd totally be Cat woman just because!    

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Chic Black and Orange

If you aren't into dressing up for Halloween (like me), you can still dress for the occasion in black and orange.  Black and orange can be a scary combination any other time of year because you'll instantly think of Halloween...so it's the perfect time of year to be bold.  Then after Halloween you can wear this outfit with different pants/earrings.      

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

If you'll be dressing up for Halloween, what will YOU be?

fashion friday...labor day

It's a holiday, which means a long weekend ahead.  That makes me very happy!!  Labor Day signifies the end of summer is nearing.  While I'm ready for cooler weather, I am sad that I'll no longer get to wear summer clothes.  I love summer dresses and shorts!!

Today's Friday's Fancies is all about dressing for the Labor Day weekend.  Summer is the perfect time to wear bright, bold colors so both outfits I put together are fun colors.

These two outfits make me wish summer was just starting!  I'll be sad when summer bright colors turn into fall jewel tones.

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

This Labor Day weekend Mr. H and I are headed to the lake!  We've been so busy this summer we haven't been back since July 4.  I'm looking forward to a lot of relaxing, good food and hanging with the in-laws.  

Hava a Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!

4th of july in pictures!

Last week flew by!  I was so lucky to have Wednesday-Friday off of work so we had a long week/weekend at the lake.  It was so nice to get away for several days, have time with family, relax, and spend time with family.  

Here's a recap of my July 4th holiday with Mr. H's family:

• good food
• homemade ice cream
• 4th of July decorations
• watched fire works
• family time
• slept in
• boat rides
• watched everyone do water sports (I only tube...I'm lame.)
• paddle board
• played games
• lounged
• watched Act of Valor
• enjoyed the lakeside view

handmade sign my sister made, whimsical occasions

Me and Carri enjoying the boat ride

Jonathan wake surfing

Carri wake surfing

Mr. H wake surfing.  It took him a few tries, but he got up and was awesome!

Mr. H and Sarabeth being silly siblings.

Me and Mr. H

Yummy burgers for our July 4th cookout.

Homemade ice cream in the making!

This is homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream.  This was actually made in an electric mixer.  We made vanilla in the old fashion ice cream maker shown above.  This ice cream was soooooo amazing!!

I'm slaving away in the kitchen making guacamole.

Mr. H and I after our yummy July 4th dinner!

Big Mr. H, Jonathan and Mr. H all relaxing after a big cookout.

Sarabeth and I

We do it big for July 4th.  Who doesn't love patriotic decorations!

This dog is the most loved dog by this family EVER!  Emmie is the luckiest dog and she doesn't even know it.  She's not suppose to be eating people food, but Jonathan gave her a few licks of the vanilla ice cream.

She knows she looks good.

We had a beautiful lakeside view of the fireworks.

Mr. H had patriotic music playing and it makes the firework show so much better.  Love them!

How did YOU spend your July 4th?

Another successful July 4th weekend.  I'm so not ready to start real life again.  It's always hard to come back to reality after a few days off.  

The only thing that will get me through today will be seeing Mr. H when I get home and watching the Bachelorette!!!!

Have a LOVELY Monday!

fashion friday...stars and stripes

I'm at the lake and have loved these last two days of relaxation, family and food!  We had a wonderful July 4th celebration and I hope you did too!  

4th of July has passed, but we can still celebrate...right?!?!?!  I put together some fabulous outfits that include stars and stripes to represent our awesome U.S.A.  

beach stripes

Here's the perfect patriotic outfit for the beach, lake or any poolside party.  With this striped bikini and star studs, you'll for sure be representing your country proudly.  And let me just tell you how much I love this stars bag!

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chic stripes

I'm a huge fan of all white with accents of color.  I think this outfit would be perfect for a day date or afternoon outing.  These shoes are my absolute favorite piece.  I'd love them in black.  With it being so hot already this summer, this all white shorts and tank will be a perfect outfit.

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party stripes

You wear this outfit to a party and you'll be all everyone's talking about.  I am in love with black and white stripes.  You can pair it with any bright top and it will look amazing!!!  Aren't those earrings super cute?  

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

Have a great weekend!!