Thrifty Finds!

Due to my limited budget, I hit up the 4 Goodwills that are near me. I have found the best stuff and I can't remember the last time I bought something in a real store (Target and Forever 21 don't count in my book). I also shop the housewares section and have found some great pictures, vases, candle holders, and even a Tiffany's wine glass! Below are a few items I have bought throughout the year. 
 


                                                    

J Crew Collection Silk Blouse

Paid $5.98

I do not think this has ever been worn!







LOFT Silk Blouse

Paid $2.98

Pair with some skinny jeans and heels and you have a great outfit!



Longchamp Cosmetic bag

Retail $62

Paid $3

This has never been used!

 Coach Poppy Handbag

Paid $3

While it is not in perfect condition, I couldn't pass it up. If anything I can put it on Ebay!

Citizens of Humanity Hutton Jeans

Retail for $150+

Paid $6.98

Perfect length and I have wanted a pair of high waist jeans for a while.

H&M Dress

Paid $6.98

The perfect summer dress!

Sisley Purple Suede Heels

Paid $2

Not only do they fit perfectly, they are in excellent condition too! At first I wasn't sure about what I would wear with them, and since I got them last spring I found a ton of things to go with them.

And my best find to date...

Vintage GUCCI!!!!

Paid $12

Needs a little polish, but otherwise in amazing condition.

***This bag is being sold at a local, upscale consignment shop for $298!





Three Months. One Post.

I've been slacking on the blogging. For everyone who is playing at home, here is an update on what has been going on the last 90 days from morning to midnight!

MAY

Alicia and Kevin Tie the Knot!

 The bride and the bridesmaids

Mr. and Mrs. Briggs! 

 Good food, good friends, good times....

Traditional Marymount picture! 

Dancing the night away!

Roadtrip to Raleigh Memorial Day weekend!

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JUNE

In June I went to San Diego to visit family. For those of you that know me, you know I want to move out there SO bad. Hopefully my new job will get me there sooner rather than later! Get ready Reynolds family!

San Diego Fair  

Venice Beach 

La Jolla

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JULY

4th of July at Casa de Cataliotti

Crabs!

Alyssa's 28 hour visit!

Hadley's little visit to the ER. 

Liz's Birthday!

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AUGUST

Kaci, Christine, me and Amelia, patiently waiting for the Britney Spears concert! 

 Nicki Minaj

Britney Spears!

Alicia's Birthday!

It's been a fun filled summer so far. I can't believe that it is August already :( In the next few weeks I will be in Atlanta and Louisville, Kentucky. Stay tuned ya'll!

Wedding Season - Alicia's Getting Married!

Alicia's wedding is next on the list!
The other weekend me and my college friends had a surprise dinner for Alicia at Wildfire at Tyson's Galleria. It was hard for me to keep this a secret from her, as we chat often and I was always worried that I would accidentally slip up. I told her that I received a gift card from work for accomplishing a task. Alicia was in, so everything was all set.

Kristy, Liz and I picked her up while all the other girls arrived beforehand. When they took us to our table, all the girls where there to yell surprise! Alicia was definitely surprised and had no idea! We all bought Alicia a little something sexy for her groom-to-be. We had a great time catching up and shared some good laughs.

Alicia, the bride-to-be

Just a little something sexy. Notice the creepy old guy behind Alicia trying to catch a sneak peek. 

Me and one of my closest and best friends, Sara! 

The group! 

This past Sunday was Alicia's bridal shower. It was held at my house and Kristyn and Liz did such a wonderful job planning. We set up most of the afternoon Saturday and Sunday was just getting the food out. Such a great idea to set up the day before and it made Sunday less stressful.  

 The food! Sandwiches from Wegmans, potato salad, orzo pasta salad (thank you Neely's), 

and a green salad.

Desserts - Cupcakes with edible flowers, mousse cups, fruit and yogurt dip. 

Oh and notice the hanging Tissue Poms, after seeing these on all of the blogs I read, we made them. They are so easy to make and are too cute! 

Lovely little cake for Alicia! 

Cupcakes with edible flowers. So good! 

How cute are the cards that Kristyn made?!?! They match the invites. She is so talented!

 

 Alicia and some of her goodies! 

 Kristy, Alicia and I.

 Me and Alicia! 

Kristy, Kristyn, Alicia, Liz and me! 

Such a great time on Sunday and I think I speak for all of us when I say, we cannot wait to celebrate at Alicia's wedding this Friday! 

Wedding Season!

Stephanie and David's wedding was at the end of April, so I apologize for the delay in this post. It was held at the Washington Golf in Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. The ceremony was outside and the weather was perfect. Funny enough, the country club is located next to my alma mater, Marymount University. We feasted on shrimp cocktail, filet mignon and the best part, cupcakes instead of cake. Soooo good! We all ate, drank and danced all night!

My camera is awful so here are a few pictures.

Cocktail hour! Annie, Kaci and me!

Mr. & Mrs. Friedman's first dance!

Me and Amelia

Me with the newlyweds

The amazing get away car. So classy!

Such a great wedding! I wish Stephanie and David a lifetime of happiness!

Thirty-two

I made it another year! I must admit, this has to be one of the best birthday's in a while. I was overwhelmed by the texts, emails, calls, and Facebook messages. Kere, my awesome co-worker and best friend, surprised me with the world's biggest Happy Birthday balloon, flowers, chocolate and cookies. I hope she knows that metabolism slows down with age....or does she?!?!?!



I was then treated to a delicious lunch at Ozzie's where I had the best filet mignon. I think its better than Ruth's Chris or Morton's. Just sayn! Then indulged in this amazing dessert.

My good friend Dave surprised me with these beautiful flowers. :)

I ended the evening with a fabulous dinner with my closest friends. Liz, we missed you!

Thank you to everyone and I'm excited to see what this year will bring me. :)