Bag Fairy: 2014 Edition

Okays, this is an exciting day. I have found a new request to send to the Bag Fairy.

This really only happens about once a year, and is a purse that I feel like is a true long-term investment {see last year's beautiful bag, here}. I try to acquire one higher end handbag each year that will last, and can be used through a variety of seasons. For example, my black Dooney from last year is my fall/winter bag, and the Michael Kors Hamilton tote from two years ago is my late summer/early fall and late winter/early spring transition bag. I tend to gravitate towards more neutral pieces that can be worn with a variety of outfits and in an array of settings.

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Hello, beautiful! Metallics can be neutral, right? I need the beautiful bag. I love the color, the hand and shoulder strap options, and the very trendy Celine shape. It's a very roomy bag for all of my stuff {I have a rule that I must be able to fit a toddler in my bag. This can probably hold Layla, which works too.}, and is from the fabulous Jack Rogers team, so you know it's going to be great quality. 

What kind of bags are you loving right now?

It's the Little Things

One of my love languages is gifts. Not just receiving gifts, although it makes me feel so treasured and loved, but giving gifts. Especially around the holidays, and for birthdays, I want to give everyone a gift. Sometimes you need a little gift to make someone's day, or a small thing to finish out your larger gift a la tower of presents which is my preferred way of receiving gifts. Here are a few of my favorite little things that I like to give {and receive! wink wink}:

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Glitter Monogrammed Sweatershirt via Marley Lilly. Who doesn't love a good sweatshirt for fall? I love monograms and glitter, and this is an easy, personalized gift to give and get. Plus, Marley Lilly is always super speedy with their production and delivery times.

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Candles are another great personal touch. My favorite fragrances are both from Yankee Candle: Campfire Treat {available year round}, and a Christmas special called Peppermint Bark. While other candle companies have come into trend in the past few years, I still love Yankee Candle best for their long burn time, and not overpowering fragrance. 

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This is a fun one. The Naked 3 make up palette by Urban Decay. I have Naked 2 which I got for Christmas a few years ago, and I still use it every day! The colors are highly pigmented so they last, and the wide array of colors works with any skin tone and allows for the user to switch it up from time to time. I think these colors would definitely compliment my other palette.

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Two popular items this year: druzy stones and tassels. That's why I love these necklaces--best of both worlds! I really like the black and white one because I think it could work year round. These necklaces also compliment the incredibly popular wire wrapped bangles that most boutiques are sporting right now.

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And finally....the new Taylor Swift CD. I have every TS CD thus far, and just can't stop now. I also can't stop listening to "Shake it off," so I'm assuming the whole album is going to be great. Always be sure to order the delux version {extra songs!} online, or sometimes available at Target. While this one doesn't come out until after my birthday on October 27th, it would make a great stocking stuffer too!






*Disclaimer: pictures are not my own.

Steals and Deals

This past weekend, the Statesboro Service League hosted their 41st Annual Attic Sale at the Kiawanis Fairgrounds. I have heard about this event during my time in Statesboro, but never had a chance to go until this year. I am so glad I went!

Christopher and I got in line about 20 minutes before 7 a.m., but people had been there since 4:30 a.m. That's too early for me. It worked out in my favor though because I hit the jackpot. Going in, I was searching for a vacuum to last me until we get married, and possibly a chair to replace the one I started painting and never finished {miserable project. Very messy.}.

In addition to a $10 vacuum that works way better than my very tired old one, we got two golf bags for Christopher for $24, and two awesome retro chairs for $15 a piece! Such good deals...and how cool are these chairs?! And they swivel. I'm pretty pleased with how my living room is turning out, and I'm finally getting some inspiration for some finishing touches that I can't wait to show off soon.

P.S. Like my wreath? Go Eagles!