3 years...

It was 3 years ago today we took a huge risk and made this little house our home.

Kinda crazy if you think about it. We closed on our home 11 months into our relationship with no commitment of marriage. We were by no means stable in the months before; make ups followed by break ups but it always felt right with Brian. I don't think we would have made it if we didn't buy this home. We have always been real couple, we fight, we yell and we occasionally say things we regret but underneath it all there is an amazing love. With in the walls and outside of this home we have shared so many moments and emotions. I am so glad I get to spend my home and my life with him. Most importantly love lives here.

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Fall Fashion Week- Last Day

Well hasn't this been fun?!?! I'm pretty pleased I was able to stick with this challenge for 5 of the 7 days. Lessons I've learn photographing myself for 5 days. 1.) I should really learn to use my new camera. 2.) A camera stand would be a fun investment. 3.) My hair looks better down and semi dirty. I have had a blast this week. I've received so many kind comments and found so many sweet blogs to follow. Thanks Deanna for hosting. If you want to see some of what the other gals are wearing today please click here. Now on to what I wore yesterday.

Details:

Red Skinnies- Old Navy Rock Stars

Gray T- Victoria's Secret

White Tank- Mandee

Floral Bag- H&M

Flip Flops- Old Navy

Little Brown Bag- Olive and Grape- 

We bought white truffle, garlic olive oil and chocolate raspberry balsamic vinegar.

Its not common both Brian and I have the day off together. Yesterday we seized the day ant took off on a 2 hr road trip to two cute little towns, Lambertville, NJ and New Hope PA.These 2 towns rest on the Delaware River. We walked, shopped and ate all day. They are such adorable towns with tons of mom and pop shops, consignment stores and haunted mansions. Can't wait to go back.

While you're here: 

Check out my giveaway here

and 

Check out Stephanie's fashion giveaway:

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Fall Fashion Week Day 5

Three days in a grow. I'm on a roll. Last night I went out to dinner with my friend Lindsey. I was feeling pretty casual. I love this dress. Its a summer dress but its also simple and black. I can wear it in the usmmer with sandals and through the fall and winter I can see myself pairing it with some fun leggings, boots and jackets.

Dress- Old Navy

Flats- NY and Co

Denim Jacket- GAP. Its 12 years old and my absolute favorite item in my closet

Necklace- Forever 21

"Mrs" Necklace- Kate Spade

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Fall Fashion Favorites

I think Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year for fashion. I love the colors, textures and wearability of it all. No winter coat to screw it all up!

Some of my recent purchases for Fall include:

- STRIPES- Lots of them! A navy and red stripe handbag. A striped dress for Old Navy and the most adorable navy and green stripe shirt to wear with my favorite green jeans.

- Open Front Sweaters- Beige and cream, Black and White, and Gray

- Cheetah flats- I'm tempted to try them with my red skinnies. What do you think?

- Scarves- A peacock pattern and a new beige and brown!

- Black flat boots- I basically killed my black boots last year. I should get them repaired but while I wait I picked up a cheap pair last week.

- Sweaters- I have been eyeing this beauty up for a few weeks and I finally committed to it. Fun and colorful!

One question- I really want leg warmers but I'm afraid I'll look ridiculous? What do you say; yay or nay?

Here are a few inspiration outfits. I'm going to try and recreate them. I can see myself wearing these apple picking, Oktoberfest, bonfires and craft festivals.

What are your favorite Fall staples?

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Fall Fashion Week Day 4

I barely wanted to get out of my hoodie and sweat pants this morning. I had one of those terrible dream nights. I hardly slept at all. It could have been the massive pain in my head and teeth. The dentist was night kind to my teeth at all. I had cracked a tooth last week and had my mouth drilled for 2 hours. I still hurt.

Good news is I went to Weight Watchers last night. I lost another 2.6! So in two weeks I lost 5.8! I'm really proud of myself. I feel great. I don't feel hungry and I fell as if I'm finally healing after so many rough things this summer. I cant wait to start fitting into those tight pants that are currently hiding in the very back of the closet. Those simple reinforcers are huge for me.

Here is what I'm wearing today. I wish this top photographed better. It's a mint green. I also wish I looked a bit better today. My cheek is still a bit swollen.

Mint Top- H&M

Tank- H&M

Skinnies- Old Navy

Jewel Flats- NY and Co

Earrings- H&M

Mint and Pink Necklaces- Forever 21 

I'm going out to dinner with one of my friends tonight so I may even have 2 outfits for the link up today! 

Fashion Week, Day 3

As you may have guessed I completely missed linking up yesterday for the Fall Fashion week. 

Honestly, I played softball all morning. I'm a catcher so my black uniform was covered in dirt. Not really fashion forward! After our game we quickly ran out to spend the day with our 2 nephews. I had good intentions to wear and post one of my most favorite weekend outfits. Here is the only shot I got of me the entire day: 

I know, its pretty bad. I was attempting to maneuver a youtube video while taking a picture with a 2 week old and 3 year old. Anyways, how cute are they?!?! 

I'm wearing some of my outfit staples.

Navy Cardigan- Forever 21

White T and tank- Target

Ripped Boyfriend Jean- Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Pink Converse

So I'm trying to make up for it today. I feel funny getting dressed cute for the dentist. The dentist is my LEAST favorite place in the world. I actually have terrible anxiety about it. It could be that and my Weight Watchers weigh in tonight. Nothing like a work free day with so much stress.

Here is what I'm wearing today:

Forgive me as I really need a camera stand! Like I said before I am by no means a fashion blogger/model. I just really love clothes!

This sweater is my most favorite new purchase of the season.
Sweater: Old Navy
Skinny Jeans: Old Navy, $9
Tank- Target
Shoes- Target, $4.98

Have I mentioned I love a good sale. I'm not sure of the pairing of the shoes and the sweater. There is a green in the shoes. What do you think?

Happy Monday and a Giveaway

Happy Monday all!

So do you all remember the swap myself and Stephanie hosted for the past month?

Well, sadly my swap partner was unable to participate. I purchased items before I heard from her. Now I have a bunch of items I would love to give away to some of my fantastic blog readers. The idea of our swap was to incorporate your favorite things from the summer but also the items you look forward in the fall. A lot of the items were purchased specifically for my partner. I'm hoping some of my blog readers will also enjoy the items.

Giveaway goodies include:

A lightweight chunky scarf with royal, navy and green stripes.
Two summer cup. I love a good summer cocktail in fun cups!
A floral notebook and a matching pink pen (My partner was a student)
ELF chocolate brown nail polish
ELF snake skin pattern nail file
Yankee Candle Apple Blossom
Nivea Lotion

Here are the ways to enter:

Mandatory Entry:
Leave a blog comment below telling me what your favorite Fall activity is and why?

Extra Entries:
Kindly follow my blog through GFC, leave a comment saying you did
Follow me through via Twitter and leave a comment telling me you did
Tweet about the giveaway including the link back to this post and leave a comment telling me you did

Giveaway will run until October 8th.

Fall Fashion Week

Today marks the first day of Fall Fashion Week blog style. I've always have good intentions to participate in blog posts revolving around fashion and what I wore but it never seems to work out. I'm really hoping to stick to this one. There are really no excuses considering I'm off all week! I love a good challenge anyways.

Brown Skinnies: Old Navy

Chambray Top: Old Navy

Black Tank: H&M

Leopard Flats: Target

Wristlet: Gussy Sews

Geode Earrings: Style Counsel 

I wore this outfit last night on our dinner date. I went and got my hair done and I actually felt really pretty so hubs and I went out for an amazing sushi dinner. Mr. Sushi is some of the best I've had. Perfect for Weight Watchers because they have some dishes with no rice.  Since I saved so many points on sushi we also treated ourselves to some cookies and took a 2 mile walk.

Believe

I got the idea for this post from Chelsea over at Life Is A Sunset. She had linked up with Living In Yellow. Her post was so beautifully written. It made me think of all the things I believe in.

I believe is cuddling.

I believe in blogging.

I believe in this guy

I believe in NYC at Christmas time. 

or anytime. 

I believe in best friends forever.

I believe in the NY Yankees.

I believe in family.

I believe in wearing make up whenever leaving the house, eyeliner makes all the difference.

I believe in laughing so hard it hurts your stomach or you wanna pee your pants.

I believe in being as nice as possible.

I believe S'mores make the summer. 

I believe in killing them with kindness.

I believe in myself.

I believe in selfies...

I believe in weight watchers!

I believe in spending time with my Bogart.

I believe in the healing power of music.

I believe shoes make the outfit.

I believe in a glass or wine, maybe several.

I believe in making a difference.

I believe shopping cures most problems.

I believe in mommy and me time.

I believe in date night.

I believe pumpkin anything and everything.

I believe in time alone.

I believe in spending time at the beach. 

I believe in coffee, lots of coffee.

I believe in loving yourself first.

I believe in spending time in nature.

I believe that tears are not a sign of weakness.

I believe in building up what you love and not what you hate. Case in point, politics.

I believe in mental health days.

I believe in getting flowers for now reason at all. 

I believe in true love. 

What do you believe in?