I suck at posting videos.

I'm a horrible blogger :( 

I mentioned yesterday that "I may or may not have a video" to share with you today, and I fully intended on having one, but I had some technical difficulties so it will have to be pushed back until next week.

I hope ya'll understand!

I decided to make myself some Sangria and subject myself to another episode of Jersey Shore once I realized the video was a flop last night. 

Who has watched the new season in Italy?!

I'm loving it. 

Alright, I gots to get going and enjoy this 3 day weekend I have with all of my in-laws. 

Can't wait to share some stories and pictures with you all.

Have a great weekend!!

This Or That

I found this fun game earlier this week and thought I'd play along. I can't remember where I saw it now so if it was you, thank you for the idea! :) Feel free to copy the questions and play along if you'd like..I'd love to hear your answers!

FASHION:

1. Tribal or Aztec? I'm liking them both right now, but I'd have to say Aztec. Here are some Aztec looks I'd glady accept as donations to my closet...

2. Girly or boho? I'm probably more girly. I try to sometimes pull of the boho look, but girly comes more naturally to me.

 3. Floral or paisley? Floral for sure.


4. Chunky or single bracelet? Chunky for sizzle...{yep, went there.} I'm always wearing my fav rose gold Michael Kors watch with some type of bracelet with it. I love all of the bracelet trends going on right now...stacking, friendship, mixing with watches, etc. and how they can add so much to an otherwise plain outfit.

5. Layered or single necklace? You all know the layered necklace bug has bitten me. Love them.

 

6. Nude pumps or red heels? This is a tough question for me since I got married in my red high heels {cue Kellie Pickler}, but I'd have to go with NUDE. Nude pumps are all the rage right now and go with everything. I'd take these and then I'd get my red pop of color... ;)

MAKEUP:

7. Voluminous or lengthening mascara? Typically I look for volume. Bad gal lash by Benefit is my most recent favorite.

8. Smashbox or NARS?  I'll be completely honest...I've only tried blush for NARS and really liked it, but I've heard amazing things about Smashbox products. I'm no help here.

9. Foundation or tinted moisturizer?  Tinted Moisturizer. Less is more for me.

10. Cream blush or benetint?  I have tried the cream blush and I really like it, but can I pick powder?

11. Liquid liner or gel liner? Liquid, even though I mess it up a solid 75% of the time.   

12. Highlighting or contour? Highlighting. I don't know how to contour. Are you getting the fact that I am makeup challenged yet?

13. Sephora or Ulta? Sephora.

14. CVS or Walgreens? I don't really like either of them...more of a Tar-jay girl. If you threatened to take away my lunch or dinner until I answered, then and only then, I would pick CVS. 

15. Touch up stick or liquid concealer? I like them both. Liquid if it's not cakey.

16. Tanning mousse or tanning bed? Well, mousse doensn't give you cancer so I'm gonna have to go with that. I would rather pick option C that I just made up: laying out in the sun to get a nice glow, but not overdoing it.



HAIR:

17. Feathers or no feathers? Feathers. I just posted about how I got them put in my hair & I love them! In fact, yours truly just got a new RED one put in her hair the other day. Why? OSU football. Judge me....

 18. Curling wand or curling iron? I must be missing something because I haven't heard of the wand. The curling iron works just fine for me for now, but I may have to research this wand you mention.

 19. Flat iron or blow dryer? Unfortunately, I can't live without either. My hair is such a hot curly mess. The flat iron does wonders for me.


20. Messy bun or ponytail? Ponytail. 

21. Braid or fishtail? Braid - all types of them! I like the fishtail too, though.

What are you favorite fashion or make up items right now?!

On another note....Today is my FRIDAY.

We have a nice 3 day weekend getaway planned and I'm so excited...

BUT..

I may or may have a video for all of you tomorrow. Guess you'll have to check and find out ;)

PS-I just want you all to know how much I appreciate your comments from yesterday. I absolutely love the blog world and all the support from you lovelies. It's awesome how much all of us can relate to eachother. Thank you :)

 

xo.

We All Struggle {REAL Housewives}

That title doesn't sound like Pinteresting or What I'm Loving Wednesday, does it?

Well, that's because I decided I'm skipping this week and will be talking about something a little more deep instead.

A topic that I think everyone should be aware of.

I'm not sure if all of you have heard about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Russell Armstrong death this past Monday night. He committed suicide in his bedroom at his friends house that he was currently living with. He was married to housewife Taylor {she filed for divorce last month} and they have a daughter together named Kennedy. He also has 2 other teenage sons.

As an avid Real Housewives viewer, I couldn't believe the news. I remember watching them on TV and even in the midst of some marital problems, they still seemed like a happy family who were very blessed. 

I feel like so many of us who watch the Real Housewive series believe that the people behind those cameras live these extravagant lives with no "real" concrete problems, when that couldn't be more far from the truth.

Sources say Russell had filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy back in 2005.

Did we know about that when the show aired? No.

Did we see that they had any sort of money problems during the first season of Real Housewives of BH? No.

All we saw was all the lavish spending they were doing and fun they were having.

The news articles suggest that Russell was depressed about his overwelming financial problems and recent divorce filing by Taylor.

This news is just so sad and serves as a reminder that: not everything you see on TV is real. There are so many things behind the scenes that we do not see.

Everyone struggles in their own way.
...even celebrities...even Real Housewives...

May Russell rest in peace.

When I heard this news, I couldn't help but think of my own fears/insecurities.

 Something you may not know about me is that I am overly frightened by death...losing another person I love. That is my biggest fear of all.

After my Mom passed away, I would find myself being overly sensitive about tragic situations {like Columbine, 9/11, etc.} I would spend hours on the internet reading about the events, stories from the families, and would even clip out newspaper articles about them. I even wrote a letter to one of the victim's families from Columbine.

To this day, whenever I hear about a car accident, death in the family, my heart aches and it stays in my mind for weeks. Because I know far too well what they are going through. I will cry when I hear about parents losing a child, or a child losing their mother - even when I don't know them at all. Not only did my Mom pass away, but I have also lost 2 very great aunts. This is the truth that I live with: I am scared shitless about losing Billy and Rocky {and my Dad, stepmom, and closest friends}. They are my family now and I have nightmares about losing them.

I am always repeating to Billy: "please wear your seatbelt", "please text me when you get there", "please don't drink and drive", "please watch Rocky closely", or "please eat healthier", because I am just so scared to lose someone else close to me. Luckily, he understands this very well and doesn't find it annoying.

To a point, I think this is somewhat normal, but then other times I wonder if I am an extreme "special" case. ;) Either way, this is one of the things I struggle with. But....it makes me who I am and I'm OK with that.

So, that's that. I just wanted to keep it real today.

My thoughts are with Taylor and Russell's family during this difficult time.

Do any of you have similar struggles?

What are your fears?

...and thanks for letting me have a non-upbeat post :)

xo.

Show Us YOUR team! {and AMAZING Blog Friends}

I knew I had to participate in "Show Us YOUR Team" when my girly Kristin blogged about her Minnesota Goph's! and when she mentioned she knows OSU will beat on them next time they face eachother.

College football season is right around the corner and I'm counting down the days, so today I'm going to show you MY team {even though you prob already know this.}

My team is the Ohio State Buckeyes!!!!!!

{just look at that stadium..perfection}

I was born and raised a Buckeye here in Columbus, Ohio.

The whole city pretty much revolves around Ohio State football and I wouldn't have it any other way. There is so much team spirit here that it's contagious....

You see, weddings in Columbus are often PLANNED AROUND the Ohio State football schedule and it's considered a sin to have a wedding on the big Ohio State vs Michigan {our rival} gameday, which is always the last game of the year. You just don't do it. Each and every of my Saturdays are spent down on campus tailgaiting from 9am - however late I can make it out before hitting the sack.

Some say Christmas is their favorite time of year, I say football season is my favorite time of year. I absolutely love getting decked out in SCARLET AND GREY {our team colors} and heading down to the stadium. Ohio State has received a lot of negative press this year, but the love I have for my Buckeyes will never die. :)

I've been extremely lucky for the past couple years because my work can provide me tickets in to one of the executive suites, which have an AMAZING view of the field {see pics above & 1 below}, free food, & drinks.

{in the suite}


But we aren't above partying in the parking lots too....

even Rocky is a Buckeye....

and this looks like nothing but fun...doesn't it?!

I'm a pro cornhole player, if you are wondering.

Even the blistering cold temperatures in the winter

can't keep us from having a good time....

Last but not least...

just because I want to make it perfectly clear how much FUN tailgaiting at OSU is...

this is my best friend Lindsay (on the far right) who is a MICHIGAN fan and she is decked out in OSU gear because she loves OSU tailgaiting so much.

{sorry Linds - had to}

SO...Where are all my college football fanatics that want to come make a visit when your team plays OSU?!?

I promise to show you a good time!!!!

Now it's your turn to share with me who YOUR team is :-)

____

Alright, friends. Look what I got in the mail last week.

That's a surprise package from one of my very best friends Jess!

{who I met via this little blog}

you know, this gorg southern belle...

She used to blog on over at Polka Dots, Pearls, and Pink OH MY! but had a blog makeover and her new blog is The Kentucky Priss - which I must say, fits her a lot better. ;)

Anyways, she is an absolute doll and one of the nicest girls I've ever met. She is actually visiting me this OCTOBER for a weekend and I'm going to show her how we party during Ohio State football season! I. CANNOT. WAIT. {She is a Kentucky fan, but WILL be wearing OSU colors that day ;}

So, she sends me packages like whoa for no particular reason {how sweet?!}

 and I lurve them.

Here's what's inside.

Girl KNOWS my 2 favorite things this summer...

a black {with pink underneath} strapless lace dress.

NEVER WORN!

So cute.

and...

this adorable red romper

that is so so comfy.

Can you say Ohio State Red?!

Isn't she the best friend ever?

You should go to her new blog and tell her how awesome she is.

Thank you Jess - loveeeess you & can't wait for your visit.

xo.