Pinterest Crushes {Halloween Edition}

Hey y'all! I seriously cannot believe Halloween is three days away! Where did October go!? Since it's so close and I didn't even decorate my dang house this year (obviously slacking over here!) I decided to link up with my girl Jessica for her Pinterest Thursdays. I know I'm like three days late but better late than never!

Jessica is my blog angel for the month and I'm so happy for everything she's done! She is such a doll :)

Okay so...I'm not even dressing up this year. I didn't decorate. The most I've done is change my Scentsy scents for fall and I plan on wearing a black shirt and orange scarf Wednesday. I've never really been into Halloween to be totally honest. When I was about four I told my parents I did not want to go trick or treating and I made my mom go buy color crayons and coloring books and we delivered them to the kids in the hospital. And I'm pretty sure I was a witch for like eight years in a row...because my favorite movie is Hocus Pocus, duh!

If I ever do get the chance to dress up here are some things I want to be...

If I wasn't a ginger and a princess I would be Ursula. I think this costume is legit. Source.

Which means I obviously have to be Ariel. Duh. I don't think I could ever just wear a bra though... Source.

Believe me I want to gag because Kim K. went as Poison Ivy but this was the most unique costume I found on Pinterest. If I ever am her I'll make my own for sure. Source.

Some decorations I really like include...

I think this subway inspired sign would be so cute with some hay bales and pumpkins on the porch! Source.

This is so cute for when you have kids and a two story house! Source.

Cutest way to line the driveway! Inexpensive and could be a project with the whole family! 

I adore this. I believe you can purchase one similar on Etsy if you don't have time/aren't creative enough to make it! Source.

Well, there ya have it! All the most adorable Halloween ideas that I'll probably never make. I'm such a pin hoarder. I honestly have made probably less than five things I've ever pinned! One day....one day. Kiss kiss loves!

P.S. GO check out Jessica's blog. It's darling and she is the SWEETEST!

Fall Swap Reveal

Hey y'all! I am so excited to share some goodies with you :)

A few weeks ago I signed up for a Fall Swap with Neely, Erin, and Tracy. My swap ended up being a little wonky because my first partner was in the middle of some moving and didn't get back to me right away so I emailed Neely and asked what I should do. They assigned me a new partner and then my first partner got back to me. I was lucky to have two amazing swap buddies!

It actually worked out perfectly too because they both asked for basically the same things but with different style. I got each of them a scarf, three mini candles from Bath & Body Works, and a candle sleeve. Their scarves were so different but both were gorgeous! I actually went out and bought one for myself afterwards because they were beautiful. I was truly blessed.

On to my goodies....

My original partner was Christy. Girlfriend is like a running fanatic, too bad I detest running. BUUUUT she sent me some amazing things!

First, she sent me candles. Oh how I love candles. I believe these are from Target (and let me tell you I ADORE Target candles!) They are Autumn Harvest and the one in the candle sleeve is Heritage Pumpkin, which is currently being burned in my bathroom. They are such cozy scents and I really like how scented Target's candles are. I have a few of the large ones from summer. 

She also got me an ELF beauty book which has the cute snake print all over the outside. I love ELF products and this book of shadows is perfect for travel. There is such an array of colors including matte, shimmer, satin, and full on glitter finishes. The picture really washes out the colors, they are much more pigmented that what they show on camera. I'm really excited for the purple and royal/navy blue toned shadows for the next few months! 

Girlfriend also sent me an ELF nail polish. I haven't had the chance to use it and I've never used an ELF polish before so I'm not sure what it'll be like but it is a beautiful fall color! I'm loving neutral nails for the season.

My second swap partner was Jessica who was a total doll. I am in love with everything she sent :) 

First up she sent me this adorable mug. I'm so into coffee now that I have to get up at 5:45 in the morning and this will make my day every morning. It says "You Go Girl." Definitely the encouragement I needed! 

She also got me a gorgeous scarf. It's definitely not something I would have picked out for myself considering I have red hair and I never thought this color would look good with my hair but it's perfect for fall! It's like a burnt orange color and has gorgeous fringe! She also sent a cute little note and two adorable Halloween signs to set out! This "Boo" one is perfect, Boo is my nickname! The other sign reads "Beware" with a cute little bat! 

I absolutely adore everything my lovely partners sent me! I'm sorry it took so long to get my reveal post up! I hope everyone has a happy fall!

Crushin' For Fall

Hey beauties! Over the past couple of days I've been having a real itch to get going through my closet and get rid of some clothes that I don't want, need, or can't fit into. I really feel like every girl should do this with each season. So with going through my closet and cleaning out clothes I don't need, I also like to add a few items to my wardrobe each season.

By a few items I'm talking restocking/replacing my basics as well as picking up a few inexpensive trendy items. I know right now that I'm in dire need of white camis. Dire. We're talking I need one at least for every day of the week. A good one. Without holes. I probably have like two right now. Along with white camis, I believe every girl needs a nude cami. They are amazing.

So with talking about what I'd like to add to my closet I'd like to show you some things I want to add and some wonderful inspiration from my BFF pinterest!

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I'm in love with oversized denim shirts. I'm still on the hunt for a nice denim shirt and I can't decide if I want one this color or a light wash one. I'm thinking Goodwill, Salvation Army, or the DAV is going to be my best bet! 

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Oversized sweaters. I don't think I need to say much else. It gets really cold where I work and what better than a huge comfy sweater to warm ya up! 

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Since it is getting colder and it's a little more difficult to wear lace I think these flats/loafers are real cute. I've been needing a new pair of flats anyways! 

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The color mustard. Ahhh, I'm so in love. Since I have red hair this color looks gorgeous on my skin tone and with my hair (its rare a ginger gets to say that!) I'm looking for anything and everything mustard!

That's all I have for you ladies today. If you have any recommendations on things I should check out send them my way :) I'm trying to get back to regular posting but this last week I've worked 10+ hours a day and I've had a ton of homework. I'm just so exhausted! I love y'all very much! 

Sunday Social : Fall Favorites!

Is it seriously August 5 already? School starts in two weeks, gag me! But for the time being, it's about time for another Sunday Social with Neely and Ashley! I think this is probably my favorite link up for the simple fact that it is always different! Plus I feel like I learn a lot about the other bloggers who are participating just by their answers!
1. What is your favorite fall activity? I would have to say my fave activity for fall is decorating the house! I think it is so fun to get pumpkins and decorate them and to have cute leaves everywhere! Plus I really love the colors of fall. 2. Do you follow a football team? If so which one and why? Duh! I love football, (it's probably my second favorite activity of fall.) I of course follow my high school football's team from the school I graduated, probably because Richard played varsity there and I went to all his games so it just stuck. And then I watch NFL like it's outta control. My family is football obsessed. My dad and older brother have season tickets to the Kansas City Chiefs so they are always either at a game or watching one. I personally follow the Miami Dolphins! I don't know why I love that team so much but since I was little I have always loved them and it just stuck!

3. What is something fun about fall in your area? I love the spirit people get into about football here. It is like a way of life around here and if your kid is in football people just get so wrapped up in it. It's a tradition for the senior girls at my school to paint their stomachs for our cross-town rivalry game. The other team's senior boys wear kilts and paint themselves too. Before all the football games they always have a huge cookout with tailgating and after the games the drumline plays outside the stadium for the fans. It's just a really fun experience. 

4. What are your favorite fall outfit staples?  1. Oversized sweaters. image via 2. Colored tights. image via 3. The color mustard. dress shoes 4. Slouchy boots. image via 5. Scarves. image via 5. What are you looking forward to most about the upcoming fall season? I'm most certainly ready for the weather to cool down. A 70 degree day sounds absolutely amazing. I detest winter and love heat but Kansas is in such a drought right now and we really need a break. I'm also looking forward to the leaves changing color, it's one of my absolute favorite things about fall.  6. What is your favorite fall holiday? Do you have any traditions? I would have to say Thanksgiving. My family usually tries to go out to eat on Thanksgiving (obviously that is like really ludicrous, so I talk them into making dinner.) Most of the time I will cook the full meal for dinner and we just hangout. If my family isn't doing anything I will go over to Richard's for their Thanksgiving. The only tradition we have is putting up the Christmas tree the weekend after Thanksgiving!  What are your favorite parts about fall?