fashion friday...outfit crush

It's Friday again and I'm so happy!  I've been finding lots of amazing outfit inspiration on pinterest lately.  Today's Friday's Fancies is perfect because it's all about an outfit crush.  I have lots, but narrowed it down to two.  

beautifully bright

I'm so happy bright colors are sticking around for fall.  Hot pink is a favorite color of mine to wear and I love it paired with turquoise.  This is a super chic outfit for a causal outing with friends or a fun date night with the hubs.  

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leopard lovin'

Okay, it's official...I need to get a button up leopard shirt.  I'm totally crushing on this outfit.  I love how it can be dressed up or down.  I've got an H&M shopping trip with a friend coming up and this will be a must buy for the fall! 

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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.

Wish me luck as I head to College Station to experience a true A&M football game.  Mr. H is thrilled for me to finally attend a game and he's so excited to show me where he went to school.  It will be a walk down memory lane for him!  

Happy FRIDAY!

a&m going to A&M

That's right, Anica and Michael (or a&m) will be headed to Texas A&M in College Station this weekend to attend a football game.  Mr. H, his dad and siblings all went to A&M.

Mr. H and I will be attending the game with the in laws.  They have season tickets and Mr. H is so excited to share this experience with me.  I have never been to College Station or seen a game.  I feel I'm in for a real surprise.  Ha.  I am not into sports at all, but I hear there's lots of fun entertainment and lots of excitement.

I was also told by Mr. H that Sunday will be Funday.  Haha.  I asked him why and he said that's the day he'll show me around College Station and take me to where he lived, hung out, ate, etc.  It's pretty cute how excited he is.

And I'll fit in really well because last fall I purchased my first A&M t-shirt.  It's a cute vintage tee.  No one will ever know I went to Baylor.  :)

Kyle Field here we come!!

food truck

Happy Monday.  Another weekend is over.  Mr. H and I had a VERY relaxing weekend.  It's one of the last ones we'll have for a long time.  It's about to get really busy people!!  

Have you ever been to a food truck?  I hadn't until last weekend.  Mr. H and I met up with some friends at a food park in Fort Worth.  It's such a cool idea.  It's like a food court, but out of trucks.  

Friends Mary (from Put a Ruffle On it!!!) and Melissa.

I got an amazing hamburger from Fred's Texas.  I got homemade guacamole on it.  Yummy!!

Mr. H got a grilled cheese with three pepper colby jack and BBQ pulled pork from Lee's Grilled Cheese.  It was delicious.  I of course had to take a bite (or two).  They also had grilled mac & cheese, that looked so yummy, but I neither one of us got it.  We'll have to try it next time!

If you don't know by now, I have a love for desserts!!!!  It's no surprise that I had to try a cupcake from the Red Jett Sweets truck.  I was so excited to try their new flavor for fall: Peter Pumpkin, but they sold out right before we walked up to the window.  Uggg.  

I settled for Nuts for Kentucky which was bourbon cake, carmel buttercream and rolled in candied pralines.  It was very yummy.  Mel was living on the edge and tried their other fall flavor: maple bacon.  Sounds kind of weird, right?

This was such a fun outing.  Mr. H and I will for sure be going back to try out other trucks.  It's a fun place for a casual date night or a fun evening with friends.  Maybe they'll have a pumpkin cupcake next time too.  

Have a very HAPPY Monday friends!

fashion friday...polka dots and stripes

It's no secret that patterns are all the rage this fall and the top two I've seen are polka dots and stripes.  This can been seen in fashion to home decor and so much more! 

scarf / dress / socks / purse / sweater / flats / pants

polka dot chic

If you don't know by now, pink is my favorite color.  I'm always drawn to clothes with pink.  I LOVE this pink and grey sweater.  It's perfect paired with jeans and flats or heels.  Then would wouldn't want that adorable pink purse!  It's to die for.

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pants / belt / flats / sweater / socks / scarf / coat

stripe chic

What do you know...I created another outfit with pink!  I couldn't resist.  I love leggings in the fall.  I like to pair them with dresses and skirts.  This sweater would also be perfect paired with colored jeans or cords for a fun and casual look.

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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.

I'm looking forward to a fun weekend with Mr. H!  We don't have much planned and we're going to take advantage of it because this fall is going to be VERY busy.  

Are YOU a fan of polka dots or stripes this fall?

What are YOUR plans this weekend?

Happy Friday/Weekend!

fall fashion or fall tv?

Okay, you know how much I love fashion!  While I love all the fashion fall brings, it's a toss up on what I'm more excited about: fall fashion or fall TV.

Right now, I'm super excited for the premiers to be starting next week.  I'm a huge TV junkie and according to Mr. H I have way to many shows.  I counted one time and I think it was well over 10 that I watch consistently.  Embarrassing I know!

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I've been left in suspense since the spring and I cannot wait until next week to see how these shows turn out.  Grey's Anatomy left me with the biggest finale ever.  It was literally so emotional.  I can't wait to see how it turns out!!!

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Modern Family is I think hands down mine and Mr. H's favorite show.  It's always hilarious and just makes me very happy.  This is comedy at it's greatest!!

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I've been watching Private Practice since the beginning and I actually liked it better than Grey's.  However, after last season on Grey's they are drawing me back in.  I can't wait to see who Addison chooses.  And I'm sad though because she said on an interview over the summer (on Bethenny!!!) that this is her last season.  Uggg.

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There was a time when I was going to stop watching Glee because some of the topics that were discussed; however, I kept coming back because of the amazing singing!  Those kids are extremely talented!  I LOVE almost every song they sing better than the original artist.  Now that's major talent.  

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I was obsessed with Smash from the very beginning.  I'm so excited for season 2 to start.  The singing from this cast is amazing too.  Katharine McPhee is a brilliant singer and I love Debra Messing! 

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Now there is one NEW show that Mr. H and I are excited to watch.  Nashville looks pretty good actually.  We both love Connie Britton who was in Friday Night Lights.  I think this show could be really good.  We'll give it a try for sure! 

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What show are YOU most excited about this fall?

designer dress anyone???

Ladies, I just got introduced to the most awesome website ever!  Rent the Runway is amazing and a genius idea.  I don't dress up that often and rarely need something very fancy.  Mr. H's company Christmas party is the only time I really get super fancy.  I don't like to spend lots of money on a dress I'll only maybe wear once or twice.  So, for me Rent the Runway is perfect.  

As you may know, I'm a planner!  To the max so I've already been scouting for the perfect party dress!  I was on the hunt for a gold sequin dress last year, but couldn't find one and settled for a black sequin dress.  So this year, I was determined to find a super cute gold party dress!!  I want to shine and shimmer.  

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Rent the Runway has some amazing gold dresses and this one stuck out the most.  I love the simplicity and the v neck.  And BONUS for first time users, they offer $50 towards a purchase over $75 so it's such a steal!  I think I'm going to reserve it now so it won't be sold out.  This dress is marked as a "most popular."  Call me crazy, but I like to be prepared!!  Now I just have to figure out what accessories I'll wear.

What do you think? 

Have you ever rented from Rent the Runway?

happy birthday b!

We celebrated our nephew's 2nd birthday yesterday!  Or should I say my family celebrated while he took a nap.  Ha.  We all got together for lunch and it's right around his nap time.  He spent the first part of lunch crying because he was so tired...poor thing.  But after all, it's his birthday and he can cry if he wants to, right???  Soooo, since he was napping, the only pictures we got were of my family minus the birthday boy Bentley.  (so sad!)

My brother is moving back to Texas!!!  He spent two years in Colorado, but could hear Texas calling his name to come home.  This is the first picture we've had together since mine and Mr. H's wedding a year ago!  Crazy huh.

My brother's girlfriend came down from Colorado and we all got to meet her for the first time.  She was so sweet and fit it really well!  

Isn't Bentley's momma gorgeous?  My sister is the best momma to sweet B and my very special sister!  

My dad and Marcie came over to celebrate too so it was one big happy family event!  We had yummy BBQ and then played Mexican train.  Anytime we have a group together I always suggest Mexican train...it's just so fun!

Mr. H and I happily married one year later!  I remember celebrating Bentley's one year birthday last year the day we got back from our honeymoon to the Bahamas.  Oh how I wish we just returned from a week vacation at the Bahamas!!!!

We had a fun weekend with family and friends and it's back to work again!  Good things always have to come to and end.  

Happy MONDAY!