Being Busy

Another huge blogging vacation. I promise I don't keep doing this on purpose. I have had so much going on. It's been a little nutty around here.
Tom has been sick. I was sick again. Wedding planning is super stressful. Work has been super busy. Running keeps me busy when I get off. Then I eat and go to sleep and then wake up and do the same thing. Exciting, huh? Haha. No it's fine, just a lot to do sometimes. Then on top of that, one of my very best friends just found out she has fluid and a mass on her brain. It's not cancerous but she has to get some more tests done to see what the next step is. So scary to think about one of my favorite people going through such an ordeal, especially when her wedding is in 6 months. Keep her in your thoughts!

OH, I got to see Bush! They came to town with a few other bands (that I don't like) so Tom and I bought tickets, went and saw Bush, and then left. It was actually an awesome time and I love when the two of us can go and do fun stuff like that. Bush was amazing. Gavin Rossdale was amazing. I got to touch his shoulder and hair when he walked through my section. Swoon.

I will definitely be back this next week with my regular posting. Just need this weekend to get caught up on everything. Thanks for being loyal and amazing- you guys keep me smiling!

xoxo
katie

Thursday Top Ten

Hi there! Another super fun Top Ten! Today is all about floral print since Spring is here and Easter is approaching!

1. Reverse Heart-Back Cutout Dress from Urban Outfitters

2. Insight Dream Lover Short from Urban Outfitters

3. La Vie en Rosebuds Dress from Modcloth

4. Haute Hydrangeas Dress from Modcloth

5. Peach for the Sky dress from Modcloth

6.  Housewares Hunting Top from Modcloth

7.  Romper Through the Roses from Modcloth

8.  Bathing Beauty One Piece in Needlepoint from Modcloth

9. Litho So Sweet skirt from Modcloth

10. Tra La La Busier from Modcloth

I always favor Modcloth on my Thursday Top Ten posts. They really have such great stuff! Perfect mix of vintage and girly! I just wish they had an actual store so I could try everything on. Sometimes that is hard to guesstimate. Oh well!

Night, folks!
xoxo
katie

Work Clothes

Hello!
I thought today I would share a "normal workday outfit". Now, I love wearing my cute little dresses and skirts to work and usually that is what you can find me wearing. But sometimes I feel like just wearing some black pants and a cute top. Especially if I am going to be doing a ton of colors or highlights because I don't want to ruin any of my dresses by splashing color on them. I am pretty lucky with my profession because I can pretty much wear whatever I feel like. So anyway, here is an example of a regular work outfit.
ps- check out the cute flowers in my front yard!

outfit details

Polka Dot Blouse- Forever 21

Black Cigarette Jeans- Urban Outfitters

Purple Heels- Target

Easy. Comfortable. Some days that is what it's all about. 

Have a great day guys!

xoxo

katie

Yikes..

Sorry for the unintended absence here as of late. I had a ginormous, awful, cold from hell and I was on my death bed. SO much fun. Not really. But I am feeling much, much better and I am back and blogging.

Not much else to report, folks! Work, work work. And I signed up for classes. Eee!

Tom and I are still chugging along with the wedding planning. We're still trying to decide where we should have the wedding/reception, but there really aren't very many good venues in our area. I am going for something vintage-old fashioned, and unfortunately the places in the area that are old are also super small and will only hold around 100 people.
Buuuut I think that I found the dress I want to wear for the wedding! I tried on my mother's wedding dress, which also happened to be my grandmother's wedding dress, which was hand made for her at a boutique in London 53 years ago. It fit me very well and if my grandmother can fix it up a little bit, I'll be wearing that for our ceremony. How cool! Then I plan on getting a fun little dress for the reception. That's all in that department!

Oh, I went and saw The Hunger Games opening night with a few of my girl friends. I loved it! I thought that it was nicely done and followed the book pretty closely. I loved Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, dude how pretty is she?! And Josh Hutcherson is such a good pick for Peeta! I love Peeta!
My only complaints: I hated the shaky camera. At some points I had to look away for fear that I might go cross eyed. And I wish they could have developed the character's relationships a little bit more, but I know that with time restraints and everything that is what is usually cut. But I really did enjoy it and I can't wait for the next two movies!

Some pictures from my phone!

Okay, I'm off to enjoy lunch and a pedicure with my cute little Mama. Have a lovely day!
xoxo
katie

Windy Days = Photo Problems

Oh my. Today was the windiest day EVER.
 I had to go out and take my pictures on my own, which lead to some issues.
 My tripod kept blowing over. My dress kept blowing up. My hair, which was cute and curled when I left the house, was blowing all over the dang place. Plus, it was so bright! So unsuccessful.
I wasn't going to post these pictures because they are awful, but then decided to, just because they are hilarious.  I was getting so annoyed.

outfit details

Cardigan- Target

Polka Dot Dress- Forever 21

Mustard Tights- Modcloth

Heels- Madewell

Glasses- The Crosby by Warby Parker

Oh man. Next time I am making sure I go when Tom is off work. Or if I am going to venture out alone, no wind please! Do you guys ever have issues when taking your photos? I run into the occasional problem, but it is usually because randoms keep walking by making me feel awkward.

xoxo
katie

Tunes on Tuesday!

The Smiths are amazing. I love all of their music and this time of the year makes me want to drive around listening to them, with the windows down. Great music to listen to when on  a road trip! 

Asleep is one of my all time favorite songs. So good.

I'll be back tomorrow with an outfit post!

xoxo
katie

Currently..

I saw this on Sometimes Sweet and thought it looked like fun! Enjoy!

Loving: So many different, random things. This weather has got me loving life. I am loving Netflix at the moment. There are a ton of great TV shows on that I love - Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mad Men, Twin Peaks, Scrubs. Yes, all of these are currently being watched. I am also loving this work out routine I have going. I downloaded Couch to 5k on my Iphone and I have been quite impressed with how effective it has been. Tom even completed a workout with me and he loved it- so rare! I'm loving the fact that we have started to cook more and more meals here at home instead of just ordering out. I'm loving how friendly this weather makes everyone around me. And finally, I am loving the fact that I can wear sandals! My toes feel so free!


Thinking about: Wedding stuff. So cliche, huh. It's about time that we figure our plans out since our hopeful date is June 1st of 2013, our anniversary. Summer weddings are big in our area so we need to book everything about a year in advance. Tom and I went on our first wedding outing today, to scout out a local winery. They offer a great area for weddings/receptions out in the country and the idea has me smitten. An outside wedding would be so ideal for us and this place was seriously adorable. We shall see!

Anticipating: The Hunger Games movie that came out today! I am going with a group of friends on Sunday night to, hopefully, avoid the crowds that will inevitably be there tonight and tomorrow. So far the reviews have been pretty good so I'm hoping that it will stay close to the book! I love Peeta!


Listening to: So many old bands. These always put a smile on my face- The Smiths, Nirvana, The Format, The Offspring, The Velvet Underground, The Pixies, Cream . So many more. I love making playlists and then just listening on shuffle. I get kind of nerdy about it. ;)

Eating: Bagel sandwiches. Almost every day for lunch. I take an everything bagel thin, toast it, smear some hummus on it, then sprinkle feta cheese and red/green bell peppers on it. So simple, so yummy.

Wishing: That I could have this adorable purse right now. Swoon. I'll take it in yellow or blush. Actually, any color will do!

If you decide to do a Currently post, let me know!

Happy Weekend
xo
katie