Happy 4th of July!!!

Good Morning!!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!! I cannot believe it is already time for the 4th! This past year has gone crazy fast! I cannot believe that it is already July! It has been FOREVER since my last blog post. I know you have all been anxiously waiting for a new one (yea, right!) =). But... I FINALLY have a day off from work... school... and everything else, so I thought I would take this chance to blog!!! I haven't been up to anything fun, just working and school. I do want to take a chance to upload photos from my bridal shower and talk about that a little bit, but I just haven't had a chance. I am guess after I get back from my honeymoon I will be able to breathe and relax and have more time again! Who knew that planning a wedding would be so stressful.. oh wait... everyone! So to keep this blog on theme of 4th of July as best as I can... I was looking for fun drink ideas for the 4th during work this week.. and I found this adorable drink that I will be trying out later. If anyone gives this a try as well... let me know what you think!

The Roman Candle 

Ingredients:

3 oz. Three-O Berry Vodka

1/2 oz. Cranberry Juice

Dash of Grenadine

1/2 oz Blue Curacao 

Shake vodka, cranberry juice and grenadine in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass. Pour blue curacao down the side of the glass gently so it comes to settle at the bottom of the glass. Enjoy! Please remember you must be 21 or older to enjoy this ;) and always drink responsibly (my disclaimer!) 

I hope everyone has or had an amazing holiday! 

Talk to you later.

=)Rachel

Busy Weekend Ahead....

Good Morning!!

Friday is finally here! I had a crazy busy week between school and work and trying to get ready for this weekend!! I am flying back home tomorrow morning for my bridal shower!!! YAY!! I am super excited to see my family and some of my friends! I haven't had my mom's cooking in a long time. Even though I have taken and made her same recipes, it is never the same as when she makes and prepares it! Plus there is going to be cake!!!! Yummy!! My weakness is anything with frosting! MMMmm Cake, Cupcakes, donuts! yum! =) I should be on a diet since I do have to fit into a wedding dress in about two months! Oh well! AHHH 2 months! It is crazy how fast the time has gone!!! If you blink too quick you will miss it! I will share some of the details about the bridal shower on here! I will be taking lots of pictures to make sure I have more than enough for my scrapbook!!! =) Then Sunday is Father's Day!!! I wasn't able to actually be with my mother on Mother's day, so I am happy that my dad will have all four of u  home for Father's day! Of course my mother has been amazing for the whole wedding planning, but my dad has taken a lot of interest in it as well! He has done all the printing for the wedding which pretty much saves me thousands!! So I am glad I will be able to spend Father's day with him... not to mention IT IS MY BIRTHDAY!! HELLO! lol =) As much as I love my birthday, I am sure will see a post about how old I am getting! LOL alright.. back to work I go! (BOOOooo)

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

=) Rachel

* June BirchBox *

I recently joined Birchbox and received my June Birchbox on Saturday!!!

For those of you that don't already know ~ BIRCHBOX is a company you can sign up for that will send you deluxe beauty samples on the 10th of each month. You answer questions that relate to your skin type and makeup preferences and they send you samples that match your results. The cost is $10.00 per month, or you can pay for the whole year at once, but let me tell you, I think it is totally worth it! This is my second birchbox, and there are things in both this one and my first one that I was really impressed with. It gives you an opportunity to try things that I wouldn't have tried otherwise. You may click on the "BIRCHBOX" link above for a more detailed description of what it actually is and how it works.

Every month BIRCHBOX comes up with a theme. This month's theme is travel. Each box comes with a letter and description of each product. (all of the descriptions on the below products and straight from the card that comes with the BIRCHBOX)

So here are my products for June:

The first product is Kate Spade Twirl: "This flirty scent feels carefree and joyful - just the thing to wear on you adventures at home or abroad"

2. Laura Gellar - Baked Blush N' Brighten: Made in Italy, this swirl of warm and cool tones is infinitely versatile - dust on your cheeks for a flattering flush or use the lighter shades as highlighter

3. Nuxe - Ultra Comfortable Body Cream: This Parisian import uses natural honey and macadamia nut oil to keep skin silky

4. Sircuit Cosmeceuticals Molecular Mist: This high-tech spray uses heavy water to keep your skin hydrated all day. 

*Bonus* Deborah Lippmann - Stripper to go nail lacquer removers: Fix your mani on the Fly! Each handy packet contains a remover-soaked 'mitt' that erases polish without drying out nails.

I have been really impressed with the samples and sample sizes that come each month. It is fun to get a little box of goodies each month to try out. The cost may seem a little daunting, but the way I look at it: sometimes I spend more on my lunch in one day!!! 

It's late, I'm going to bed! 

=) Rachel

An Early Arrival!!!

Good morning!!!

I've been really wanting to get this post up, but I have been crazy busy!!! I download the blogspot app on my phone which allows me to do posts and such, so that is pretty neat!!


My birthday is on Sunday!! yay! So I have had my eye on a Michael Kors watch for at least the last 3 months. It is a style of watch that I have been looking at for a long time. There are similar watches like this out there, but none of them had the combination of white and rose gold that I was looking for. Well you know the saying... "good things come to those who wait" - after dropping many hints to my future hubby and sending many emails with the website link for this watch as 'birthday present ideas' it has finally arrived...

MICHAEL KORS TWO-TONE SILICONE WATCH, ROSE GOLD/WHITE

 **I will add the photos of my actual watch, box etc this afternoon =)**

The detailing on this watch, to me, is perfect. I like the mixture of the ceramic and metal. It gives it a more durable and lasting feel. The watch face is my fav. I'm used to the more traditional female watch that doesn't have the different details typical to a men's watch so this added detail is a bonus! Need to know the date?... Let me look at my watch, and I will tell you!! =)  I am loving the chunkier and men's inspired trends for women's watches. They make them a real focal point of your accessories. I have also seen a lot of "stacks" where a chunkier watch is the main piece with bracelets stacking around it. I think that look is really cute as well! When I was in grade school... I always wore a scrunchie on my wrist, this reminds me of a more grown up and sophisticated version of that !! =)

=) Rachel

Yello Everyone!!

So this is my first blog post ever!!! I am giving into this whole blogger generation thing! I am not claiming to be an expert or professional on anything that I will discuss on this blog. This is just a place I will share the things that I am currently loving in my life.

Currently I am working full time and attending school part time. I am getting married in a little over 2 months! So needless to say, I have a lot of things on my plate!! Why add blogging? It gives me a place to go and escape for a moment from my crazy life! Besides, who doesn't love talking about purses, makeup and clothes?? My mom always said keep your job and your hobbies separate, so this is a way to do that! =)

Hope you guys enjoy this blog! If not... get to clicking and move on to the next one!!!

Stay Tuned for more....

=) Rachel