what i wore + ily couture

Guys, this necklace is stunning. The mixture of colors plus the beads and flowers creates a dramatic, girly necklace that will look great on anyone! Everyone was gushing over it and I received so many compliments, rightfully so because it's pretty spectacular.



Though the necklace has a lot going on I still decided to pair it with my Victoria Secret mix print top. I thought the two worked well together and personally I thought this was the best neckline of a shirt to pair with this necklace. It is important to remember when you have such a big statement piece like this that you keep everything else pretty simple. Note my nude peep toe wedges, which by the way have been one of my best purchases this past year. Target clearance and I wear them constantly! A simple tee, jeans and wedges dress it up a little but keep it simple enough  for a day of shopping with the girls or a casual lunch with the other half.


ILY couture is a pretty fantastic site where I also snagged up a couple of tees. They have a wide variety of statement necklaces which are the in thing right now and a super cute "preggers" shirt that I am definitely going to snag up once the time is upon us! Plus when you sign up for their mailing list you receive 15% off your first order! So what are you waiting for! Go scoop up a gorgeous necklace!

2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

All thoughts are my own, duh. ILY Couture did not ask me to publish this post, I just love their stuff! :)

high five for friday

Thank goodness for 3 day weekends! Seriously, can I get an amen?

 I'm heading to the local fireworks tonight with my parents, nothing too exciting but I like to stick with tradition.

Carlos O Kelly's recently closed in a neighboring town which was by far my favorite place to eat so I'm heading up north Saturday to eat at one with a few friends before I move down to Texas. Carlos O Kelly s is the only Mexican restaurant I enjoy and lets admit it, it's probably nothing close to Mexican food. We hit up a few Mexican restaurants in Texas and I was not very impressed. I have too many people in my life that are Mexican fans, I'd rather stick with my good ol' cheeseburger and fries.

Sunday funday will involve going to see Deliver us from Evil. I'm all for scary movies, though I do prefer to watch them with my husband instead of a bunch of jumpy girls, haha. 

I hope everyone enjoys their holiday weekend, I know I am!

1. I know I already said this but seriously, 3 day weekend. It has to make my number 1 spot.

2. Yea, check out this mess. I finally got off my butt and started tagging things for the garage sale the parents and I are having next weekend. I'm about halfway through and already had a few people rummage through and  buy some things. I have made a little over a $100 so far. 

3. Aaron has been sending me links to websites of apartments in San Angelo. They all pretty much have exercise rooms and swimming pools. Win! I am getting very excited to be moving soon. Though I am not looking forward to packing again, boo!

4. I finally broke down and bought a pair of earrings from Nickel & Suede. If you haven't checked out their earrings you probably should. I know I will be wearing mine a lot. Of course I bought the yellow! They also have free shipping this weekend with code, FREEDOM, so it's perfect to pick up a pair. (Photo borrowed from their site) 

5. I am currently reading the 4th book in the Immortal Instruments series. I'm addicted. I drive down to my little spot in the shade at a nearby park during my lunch hour and have to force myself to remember that I do have to eat besides read the book. If you are into the Harry Potter series or Percy Jackson series I'm sure these books will gladly satisfy your book cravings. Though Harry Potter will always be my fav, don't even joke.

Song stuck in my head this week:  

Check out Lauren Elizabeth's High five for Friday!

All thoughts are my own, duh.