There are so many things that we wish we had done yesterday,
so few that we feel like doing today.

-Mignon McLaughlin

4th of July Playlist

Some of my favorite "America" themed songs for the upcoming holiday:


American Dream - Better Than Ezra

How To: American Flag Shorts

Celebrate Fourth of July with a homemade pair of festive cut-offs.




Greek Pasta Salad




 I'm trying to cook meals more often. I love cooking as a hobby though it's time consuming.
This Greek pasta salad is a delicious and healthy option for those short on time. You can make a large serving and save the left overs for more meals. It tastes great hot or cold!



Current Obsession: Coconut

I have been on a coconut kick this summer. 
Coconut scented hair product, body lotion, chapstick, candles...
I can't get enough! 
It reminds me of the beach and I absolutely love it.



The Skinny on Skinnygirl

As most legal-aged women know, alcohol is a diet killer. It's fine in moderation, however, that seems to be a lesson learned after one has gained the dreaded "Freshman Fifteen". When seeking a balance of both health and fun times, low-calorie ingredients are used as cocktail mixers. Vodka-diet soda. Vodka-water. Bleh. Let's be honest, water hardly masks a liquor's flavor.  So when Bethenny Frankel debuted her line of Skinnygirl Cocktails in 2009, it began an instant craze.



I have taste-tested the product several times, especially the original margarita. The bitter flavor took some getting used to at first, but now I have come to expect it. In my opinion, it's still better than Vodka-water or similar concoctions. Plus the pre-made beverage is convenient, the bottle is aesthetically pleasing, and it comes with a promise that you can be a skinny girl. Today the product line has expanded to include decadent flavors of Pina Colada, White Peach Margarita, White Cranberry Cosmopolitan, and more.

Selena Gomez Gets Glam for Elle Magazine


I saw these pictures of Selena Gomez for Elle Magazine here the other day and I had to share. She's always been beautiful, but she looks gorgeous in this shoot! She is slowly losing her baby face at 19 years old.  I really love her makeup; full, red lips and brows. Of course, her outfits are stunning as well!

Selena Gomez Does Elle | general
Below is my personal favorite. Amazing. I need this.

Selena Gomez Does Elle | general
Amazing. I need this tapestry style tunic (plus Selena's face and the chainlink bracelets too, please)