Beach Fever

I'm way behind on posting! I've been enjoying the beach too much :)

Between tanning, running on the beach, Broadway on the beach, aMMMMazing meals full of seafood, and so much more I have absolutely nothing to complain about.

Jon's Grampa & I

Sister-in-law love

The gang's all here!

  Today Jon and I are meeting my brother, who just recently moved here, for lunch and then enjoying our last day at the beach before we pack up and head to the Carolina Cup horse race tomorrow! Ahhh such a great vacation!

XOXO,
Maeg

Maxi Heaven

This vacation is an absolute blast! We have spent two wonderful days with our private pool and the beach right outside our front door. What could be better than soaking up the sun in your front yard? After a long, relaxing day of doing nothing but sleep and play outside the fiancee and I decided to have a night out at a great restaurant called Flying Fish and then a little shopping at the Tanger Outlets :) What I wore... (which by the way was the perfect/comfortable outfit with a tiny sunburn on my back).

Where: Night out, dinner & shopping with my fiancee
Maxi Dress: Forever 21
Necklace: Old
Earrings: Gift
Relic Watch: Gift
Bracelets: Steinmart
Turquoise Ring: Maurices
Sandals: Old

Isn't the ocean just to die for?

XOXO,
Maeg

Two Birds - One Stone

We arrived at the beach about 4pm Saturday evening and got ourselves settled in then decided it was time to go out for our first of many seafood meals! So we got cleaned up and this is what I wore. (I traveled down with little care for fashion and more care for comfort. I wore a graphic tee and a gaucho skirt from Old Navy). So it was nice to clean up once we were out of the car. And the funny thing is I never used to wear stripes or red, because I didn't like either. Now I killed two birds with one stone and I liked it!

Where: Dinner with the family at the beach :)
Shirt: Forever 21
Skinny Jeans: Ross
Sandals: Old Navy
Camel Belt: Old
Necklace: Banana Republic
Ring: My grandmothers
Earrings: Forever 21

Is there something you were once totally opposed to wearing and now you love it?
 
XOXO,
Maeg

A "How To" On Packing

If you are anything like me when it comes to packing you would rather pull your hair out. Nothing used to stress me out more than getting ready to pack for a trip. I would procrastinate until the last possible minute and throw a bunch of random pieces in a bag. Terrible!

Now that I've grown up a little and care a little more I found a system that works well for me.

What it usually looks like when I pack

Watch the Weather. A week or two before my trip I'll start to watch the weather in the area I'm traveling to and get a sense of the temperature and what the precipitation is like. This way I don't have to waste time packing those "just in case" outfits to prepare myself for the the possibility of anything. I'll be prepared with the right clothing for the right weather. 

Scope Out Inspiration & Make A Checklist. My favorite part! I find some quiet time at home and sit down with my computer, some magazines and a notepad and start scoping out outfit ideas. I visit various websites such as Pinterest and several fashion blogs I follow and I think of what I have to re-create some of these inspirations. I scribble down outfits on my notepad so it's easy to go and pull from my closet. While I'm creating my list I also make note of personal hygiene items, beach towel, sunscreen, etc. I need so I can gather my thoughts and have a checklist when I go to pack.

Plan Ahead. Don't wait until the day before you leave and end up standing in your closet in overwhelmed not knowing what the heck you need. The week of the trip do all the laundry and set all the clothes you've chosen aside so you don't wear them and then end up scrambling to clean them and pack them the night before.

Lay It Out. Lay out all the outfits separately so you can see them all. Try them on to make sure they meet the final approval and find add your accessories for each outfit. Once your happy with your choices pack them up together as outfits so you don't have issues remembering what you created once your on vacation. Go back to that checklist and add all your necessary items and viola! Your ready to go! All days before you leave :)

Don't forget your camera! You'll need lots of pictures to remember how great you looked!

Do you have any packing tips?

XOXO,
Maeg

Fab Finds Friday!

I have some seriously fabulous finds to share with you this week! I splurged in a much need shopping spree on Tuesday evening. I might have to go ahead and say that's the best therapy for a gal :)

So here are my finds!

Nude Woven Shirt: Forever 21 $17.80

Fuschia Blazer: Forever 21 $27.80

Camel/Black Maxi: Forever 21 $13.80

Cream/Taupe Dress: Forever 21 $14.50

Black Skinny Jeans: Forever 21 $10.50

Gold Hoops: Forever 21 $1.50

Peach/Gold Earrings: Forever 21 $4.80

My Fav Fab Find! Nude Wedges: Charming Charlie $29.97

Does shopping give you a warm tingly feeling inside like it does for me?

XOXO,
Maeg

Just Fabulous!

Just a heads up for my readers. I am re-titling my blog...changing a few things up, but have no fear, I'm still here!

Now to the important stuff...

Just a few from my collection...

Black Pumps: Gift
Nude Wedges: Charming Charlie
Gray Pumps: Belks

Shoes are my guilty pleasure. I adore them! Especially a great set of pumps. I found a website that has now become a favorite of mine! Want to know why? Because they are fabulous and have prices that I just can't beat and they mainly focus on SHOES! That's why!

Visit http://www.justfab.com/index.cfm  They are exactly what they say they are... Just Fabulous! After you become a member (which is FREE) they ask a few questions about your personal style. From then on you receive a monthly "personalized boutique" where they handpick shoes that fit your style best. That's not all! Every item is $39.95, free shipping always, fashion advice from consultants, and a reward system with occasional freebies!

The even more exciting part... you get 20-50% off your first order from them for shoes or handbags. (The percentage changes on deals they are having each day) Holla!

I ordered some beauties called the Paulette! I think I'm in love. Definitely one of my Fab Finds of the week that I couldn't resist, but had to share a day eary :) Besides they won't be shipped in until late this weekend and I'll be at the beach next week so I won't be able to take a pic to share.

What is your guilty pleasure?

XOXO,
Maeg

Simple, Healthy, Tasty... Nuf' Said.

Remember that extra chicken breast I cooked when I made Chick Parmesan - Tuscan Style? Well it was put to use the next day!

I was running late after work so Jon whipped us up a quick and simple meal for the evening before we had to rush back to town for our small group meeting.

Slice the chicken and layer it up

Add your cheese

Add your dressing

And enjoy!

Simple, healthy, and tasty. Just the way I like it.

Thanks to my hunny :)

Jon and I have been running when we get home from work and it feels great. The weather is so amazing here now that it brings a whole new attitude out in us.

PS. I can't wait to share my Fab Finds this Friday! I had a little bit of a shopping spree last night :) eeekkk!

XOXO,
Maeg