Dress like a Middleton...

[Coat; Boots; Cable Knit Sweater; Bowling Bag; Dress; Photo Courtesy of People]

Weekend Getaway

[Necklace, Bag & Booties - Target; Sweater, Dress as Skirt, Knot Bracelet, Elephant Bracelet, Bow Ring, Infinity Ring - Forever 21; Belt - H&M; Pearl Nest Ring - 3:10 Rosemont]

I love Alexandria.  Just love. A couple of weekends ago, we traveled to the Port City for some relaxation and much needed get out of town fun.  I love the old buildings, brick, pretty colors, and fall decorations.  I could just walk around here for days and days and find something new each time.  I even discovered a Lou Lou's (accessory store) and Paper Source to indulge my weaknesses.  And I'm pretty sure I gained 12 lbs with all the delicious food I consumed including the most awesome Middle Eastern cuisine I've ever had (fried artichokes, anyone?)

October Birchbox Review

ChapStick Hydration Lock: I'm so obsessed with ChapStick.  I have a tube everywhere.  Multiple in my purse, one next to my bed, a couple in my car, a handful in my office... I have issues.  This ChapStick is awesome too.  It definitely makes my lips kissable smooth.  I'll definitely be grabbing this kind next time I find myself without one of my 8 chapsticks.

12 Benefits Hair Treatment: Since I have incredibly long hair, I'm really into different hair treatments and finding what works for me.  It smells great and from what I can tell, it gives my hair the shine and oomph it needs down to the tip!  I think I'm sold!

theBalm cosmetics Stain: Due to my obsession with chapstick, I'm a big advocate for lipstain.  The color of this one looks scary in the tube but is the soft glow I'm looking for.  I did try it a couple of times on my cheeks (like it suggested), but I wasn't very impressed.  I looked more like I have a rash or some weird sort of sunburn... not cute.  I would definitely stick with this for a lipstain on the go.

dr. brandt Skin Exfoliant: You know the expression as smooth as a baby's bottom?  My face actually feels better.  Like still in the womb better.  This was one perfect exfoliant with onnnnneeee teeny tiny downside.  I smell like Lemon Pinesol.  

Supergoop Sunscreen: Sunscreen is super important for a snowflake, like myself.  It was not oily and did not clog my pores.  Highly important for a girl who has to lather it on, on the daily.

Pick of the Month: Honestly, probably the chapstick.  This was a great box, and if not for the cleaning product smell of the exfoliant, I would probably pick the exfoliant.  If you like the smell or think it wouldn't matter, seriously try it out.  That said, I can honestly say I will be purchasing many more of these chapstick tubes in the future.

[This review is in no way affiliated, paid for, or sponsored by Birchbox.  All opinions are my own & I review for the purpose of knowledge - not for extra Birchbox glory ;)]

Black & White & Red in Some Places

[Top - TJMaxx; Cami, Jeans & Clutch - Target; Heels - Ross]

This was the first shirt I bought when the peplum trend emerged.  Not only was it risky because of the new trend, the crochet pattern and the low back made it more special.  I love this shirt though for how fancy it looks (and trust me it's not).  I don't care what anyone says - white after Labor Day is fun :)

PLL Confessions

I have a confession.  It's been 2 weeks, and I have watched one full season and a handful of episodes of Pretty Little Liars and I'm obsessed.  I can only watch it when it's daylight and I do tend to pick up on every creak in my house.  It's so good.  I'm only on Season 2 (shhh, don't tell me what happens!) but I'm addicted.  It's seriously worrying me.  I wonder if there's just something about a show using the Gilmore Girls set that makes me go to psycho proportions (Hart of Dixie films there too!)...

Anyways.  I'm obsessed with all of the girls styles on the show.  I think I even appreciate Aria's crazy style... Maybe.  Haha.

[Dress - Ruche; Vest - Bloomingdales; Shoes - Monsoon; Love Ring - New York & Company; Earrings - In Pink; Picture c/o shessmart.com]

Aria's style is super vintage with a side of urban and a touch of victoria romantic.  She's not afraid of color, texture, or intensity.

[Blazer - Dorothy Perkins; Top - ShopBop; Clutch - ThreadSence; Shoes - ShoeMint; Jeans - Rebecca Taylor; Photo c/o cnn.com]

Hannah is the fashionista of the group, always trying to look super trendy and super stylish.  She is a little edgy and loves mixing patterns.

[Photo c/o wheretoget.it; Headband - Accessorize; Belt - The Loft; Shoes - Theory; Top - Joie; Skirt - Gap]

Spencer's style is the one most like mine.  Super preppy, she prefers dainty and soft as opposed to her tough and brash personality.  If she doesn't own half of J.Crew & Anthropologie, I would be surprised.

[Photo c/o Seventeen; Scarf - Anthropologie; Boots - Spool 72; Bookbag - Urban Outfitters: Top - Swell; Shorts - Target]

Emily is the typical tomboy.  She mixes cute girly looks with the typical sporty flair.  Backpacks, shorts, and comfy shoes, she isn't afraid of a pop of color.

Now everyone please watch my obsession so I can discuss everything that's going through my head after the last episode.