Highlights From The Weekend

I experienced two #majorlifedecisions this weekend. (Read that in a sarcastic tone, please.)

On Friday, I found myself standing inside Sally Beauty in awe of China Glaze’s holiday collections. There are so many fun, glittery colors. They were on sale for 2 for $10, so I snagged “Snow Globe” and “Some Like It Haute”:

Major life decision #1: Which color do I paint my nails first? Oh, shoot, how about both.

I don’t know why the “one nail a different color than the rest” is trending right now, but I had to try it out at least once.

On Saturday, Ashley and I went to Gwynn’s because we were both in need of new fall Longchamp totes.

Major life decision #2: Do I want a new tote in Graphite or Bilberry (dark purple)?That is one stressed out face! I’m surprised I looked so bothered, seeing as that is a mimosa in my hand. Yes, on Saturdays at Gwynn’s, they serve mimosas and cupcakes. What the truck? Sounds like a great way for me to get tipsy and credit card happy.

I walked out (tipsy) with the Bilberry. Graphite was too boring and this girl is not boring.

That afternoon, my  new tote and I went to the library. This book pretty much fell off the shelf onto my face and begged me to read it.

I do not find it a coincidence that I found this book 2 days before my 2-year anniversary of singledom. Hmmmmm.

Saturday night, Ashley and I went to Jenny’s to get ready to go out. Jenny’s shower gets really hot. Like so hot I needed a refreshment mid-shower.

Sorry I’m not sorry that I like pre-gaming. In the shower.

We took entirely too long to get ready, and by the time we were done, it was already time to go to Trio. For those of you who aren’t locals, listen up. Trio is a dance club (excuse me, “lounge”) that you should really only go to late night. The music and the dance floor get rowdy. It is my favorite place to be at, oh, midnight-ish? With that said, I jumped (maybe even leapt) for joy when I became the foursquare mayor.

As you can tell, I was really happy at 2:35 a.m. Could it have been the tequila? No. No way.

Happy Monday!

Food, Fashion, and Funny

The Food. I’m often asked where I get my recipe ideas from. The long answer is “All day I dream about food.” (A.D.I.D.A.F.?) The short answer is magazines. I currently subscribe to ELEVEN magazines, 10 of which are either health or food related.  I’m sure this is an abnormal amount to be receiving monthly, but subscriptions prices are much cheaper than buying off the newsstands. Here are the magazines I subscribe to, in the order of how much I love them.

Food Network - tons of recipes from your favorite chefs, both easy and difficult, and fun kitchen products.

Real Simple – ideas for food, home, body, and soul. Lots of tips & tricks for simple living.

Women’s Health – tips for getting in shape, exercises, workout gear, and healthy recipes.

Health – very good resource of information!

Fitness – very similar to Women’s Health but with less information.

Every Day with Rachael Ray – This magazine made me not hate Rachael Ray anymore. She has some great recipes and this magazine is very fun to read.

Shape – just like WH and Fitness.

Saveur – highlights authentic cuisines from all over the world. The recipes are pretty intense and a bit unrealistic.

Clean Eating – this magazine is informative, but sometimes the recipes are so “clean” that they’re boring and tasteless.

Martha Stewart’s Whole Living – I love Martha, but this isn’t her best magazine. It’s a bit boring.

Food & Wine – fun to read about foods from all over the world, but the recipes are also unrealistic. 

Which magazines do you subscribe to? Which are your favorites?

The Fashion. Saving money by purchasing yearly subscriptions means you can splurge in other areas like fashion! I just added another Longchamp Le Pliage to my wardrobe. I went to Gwynn’s with the intention of buying a basic black tote that I’d be able to wear year-round. But when I spotted the large the “Palm Green” shade, I could not resist.

 

And finally, The Funny. My old roomie, Boding, just sent me this picture message : “What the heck? I asked for a wagon on a hill and someone put a tombstone. Someone is getting cut.”

Why the heck would Publix think someone would want a tombstone on a birthday cake?!?!