jewelry for a cause

Stella & Dot Jewelry is an awesome jewelry line that includes stylish statement pieces all the way to simple, everyday pieces. They have a wide variety of jewelry and it is all fabulous! Stella & Dot has been featured in O Magazine, InStyle, Rachel Ray and others. A lot of celebs sport the jewelry line as well, including Kelly Ripa, Katherine Heigl, and Giuliana Rancic.

 Laurie Beth Johnson of Tuscaloosa, AL., is a stylist for Stella & Dot. Not only does she sell the line but she is also giving a part of her profit to benefit others. 20% of her profits go towards tornado relief in Alabama. 10% will be given to Project Blessings to help rebuild Alabama after the storm and 10% will be given to Arts N Austism to help rebuild their facility. Help support and rebuild Alabama by visiting Laurie Beth's website at www.stelladot.com/lauriebethjohnson

You can visit Project Blessing's site at http://www.projectblessings.org/ and Arts N Autism at http://www.artsnautism.org/

hot nail colors for fall 2011

Burgandy

Dusty Rose

Sapphire

Slate

Teal

Hunter

Mauve

Copper

Beige

beach food

Frozen Fruit Pops

Skinny Tuna Melt

Avacado & Crab Salad

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Healthy Breaded "Fried" Shrimp

Shrimp Salad on Cucumbers

Lighter Chicken Salad

BLT Pasta Salad

I am going to the beach in a couple of days and I couldn't be more excited. Not only am I in desperate need of a vaycay but I love the beach and I love seafood/beach food. I found all of these beach food recipes on Skinny Taste. Skinny Taste is one of my favorite food recipes because it instructs you on how to make 'lighter' meals without taking all of the good stuff out. Click on the recipe name to get the full recipe!

birthday girlz!

Martha

Ragland

Today I wanted to give a shout-out to 2 of my friends whose birthdays were this week. Happy birthday Marty & Rags! Love y'all!

bar carts

If you don't have a bar area or a wet bar in your house then bar carts are perfect! All of these pics show great ways of how to 'fluff' up your bar cart.

what's in my bag

There are some of my handbag essentials that I just have to have in my purse at all times...

1. I love this Michael Kors iPhone/Wallet case. I always keep it in my purse just in case. It is perfect for going out because it fits your phone and credit cards...what else do you need?!

2. Vitamins. They just make me feel like I am being healthy.

3. I love Aquaphor. I don't go anywhere without it and I am totally addicted. I use it for everything - It works great as an eye make-up remover.

4. Sephora lipstick. My mom has always said before I go anywhere, "You need a little lip color."

5. Colgate Wisp

6. I have to have a koozie on me. Not only do I drink Diet Coke all day long but I hate holding a cold can.

7. I love this little Tory Burch bag. I have it in red and I keep all of my lipstick, lipgloss, chapstick, etc. in it.

8. Orbit

9. iPhone. Duh.

brights

Sadly, summer is almost over. I am ready for fall weather but I am not ready to ditch my fun, summer clothes. I love all of these fun bright color combos and I will definitely be busting out my brights before Summer 2k11 is over!

chocolate chip oreo cookies

This weekend I made the easiest and best cookies ever! If you haven't noticed, I am all about quick and easy. I discovered them on Pinterest and thought I would give them a try. They are Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies. Divine. To make them you just cover the Oreo cookies with chocolate chip cookie dough and bake until ready...so simple!

have a relaxing weekend

Everyone have a relaxing weekend. I know I will!

hot reads

I have never been much of a big reader but lately I have been on a reading kick. These are some books that I have read lately and while they are all very different, I enjoyed all of them! Now I just need to figure out what book I want to read next...

app it up

For all of the iPad and iPhone users out there,

I have found 10 apps that can help to contribute

 to a healthier you! I have heard great things about

these apps and they all have awesome reviews.

Of course my favorite one on the list is 'Sleep Machine.'

Sorry I'm not sorry!


1. Pocket Yoga



2. Cooking Light Recipes



3. Couch to 5K



4. Eat This Not That



5. Sleep Machine


6. Fooducate



7. iMapMyWALK



8. Fast Food Calories



9. SELF



10. Health & Wellness

staples

skinny jeans

basic boots

statement watch

basic white blouse

classic sunglasses

black blazer

a basic bag

There are some things that a closet just must have. To me, these are some basic staple pieces that you just can't live without. Everyone needs these everday basics that are simple but also can add so much to an outfit.