Friday, April 22, 2011

Home Stretch





This past weekend was a much needed one! Friday was Earth Day and Good Friday and I celebrated by laying out by the pool and going to Jeff's baseball game! FInally summer weather is coming (I'm going to regret that later) and laying out on a raft in the pool feels amazing! And good news. MY BOOK CAME! I'm so happy. I was actually having reading withdrawals. I'm. Not. KIDDING. Two of my best friends celebrated their birthdays the past two weeks. My family and Jeff went to church Friday night for Easter and out to eat! Saturday night Jeff, Sean (my brother) and I went to the Remix Car show where Jeremiah and MANN performed it was so much fun! On Sunday my whole family went to our usual breakfast/brunch at TC Eggington's, an amazing breakfast and lunch place that I only go to once a year. Its our tradition. I feel like I haven't blogged in forever. But no worries school is coming to an end which could not make me any more excited. Seriously. I was so stressed this weekend and yesterday thinking about all my projects I had to do. But I am proud to say that I finished my lab paper and am almost done with my pesky online computer class. WOO! BRING ON SUMMER♥

xoxo,
Alyssa

Monday, April 18, 2011

Book Addiction


Remember when I told you all about my fun book purchase from the used book store? Well I am officially hooked. I have one chapter left and I'm trying to drag in on and on because my next book from the series hasn't arrived yet! I am reading the VC Andrews book Heaven which is in the Casteel Family series and I searched all weekend for the second book in the series called Dark Angel. I couldn't find it anywhere, not even Barns and Nobel... I KNOW! So I ended up ordering it from Barns and Nobel which was totally convenient because my family has a membership there, which means free express shipping right to my house. LOVE! And that was yesterday, so the wait continues. I'm pathetic. And I have another crazy story which I am so lucky I found out about. I guess since this series was published so long ago (1980-1990) they are starting to have less and less copies available because books are being transferred to E-Book (NOOOOOOO). So grab your books while you can people technology is taking over and I'm totally against it! After hearing this news I got scared because Barns and Nobel didn't have the last three books in the series either! I FREAKED. So I called Bookman's Used Books and what do ya know, they had the last three books and all of them combined only cost $9?! And that is why I adore used book stores. The end.

xoxo,
Alyssa

Friday, April 15, 2011

Friday Night Baseball

Tonight Jeff, his family, and I went to the Diamond Backs game. It was so much fun. There is nothing like going to watch a baseball game at a huge stadium. Who cares if the ballpark food isn't healthy.. :)





Tonight I also did my first client's hair extensions! They looked gorgeous. Contact me if you are interested. I even put some red extensions in my hair yesterday for fun!


xoxo,
Alyssa

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Shopping On A College Budget


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Ever since starting college, and having my own job I have been learning the value of money, MY money. It is not a secret that I love to shop and I have a few ways to make your money go a long way while shopping on a lower budget.

1. Stick to the basics - Layering is in! So don't be afraid to stick with plain tees and tanks.
2. Try to avoid "danger zones" - Although I love purchasing items from Nordstroms I consider this a major "danger zone" (not always, don't get me wrong) however, the majority of all shirts and cardigans etc. range from 35-60 dollars. Not a lot of bang for your buck eh?
3. Forever 21 - This store is what I live by. You can find affordable, fashionable items. Some people may not agree or think items aren't made well but the truth is while everyone else is spending their pretty pennies, I will be looking pretty in an outfit that cost less then one shirt from somewhere else. LOVE IT.
4. Jeans - This may be my only exception with splurging, however all of my jeans, I repeat all of my jeans, I have bought from Name brand, Buffalo exchange, and Target. You don't always have to wear designer jeans that can break the bank. But I do think that if you are to splurge on something jeans is the way to go. They last a long time and match anything.
5. Learn to mix and match - The more you can mix and match different items of your closet together to make new outfits, there will be less of a need to shop.
6. Thrifting - Need I say more?
7. Accessorize - Make outfits fun by layering bangles, long necklaces, and chunky rings.

Learn it. Live it. Love it.

xoxo,
Alyssa

Monday, April 11, 2011

Go Nude

Nude is my new favorite color. It can be paired with any design, print, color, or texture. It looks amazing with floral and even great with a pop of neon too. This classy color can make any outfit a 10.


1. Urban Outfitters
2. Charlotte Russe
3. Forever 21
4. H&M
5. Forever 21
6. Charlotte Russe

I actually just purchased number 2 and adore them. They match anything and add a chic look to even the most casual cut offs.
Go nude!

xoxo,
Alyssa

Weekend Recap


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This weekend was much needed, however flew by. It rained and was windy a couple of days but to my surprise the sun finally came out today. I found time to soak up some good ol' Vitamin D laying out and reading my book this morning and by the end of the night found myself a little red. I guess thats what happens when you get so caught up reading and the weather outside is beautiful. All in all, I have so many exciting things ahead for the end of the semester. Bring on the summer!

xoxo,
Alyssa

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Got Hair?

As some of you may know, I used to have extensions in my hair and just recently took them out. I love doing hair and make-up but since I don't have my cosmetology license does that put a damper on my future goals of actually doing this for a living? I wouldn't say for a living, but an exciting opportunity came my way this week that I want to share with you all. My hair dresser Candy, whom I adore, loved my extensions and loves one of my best friends extensions I did and who's hair she does as well. She has been telling people that come to her salon questioning about hair extensions about me! I have done some of my friends extensions and friends of friends that have heard about me doing them, but to actually get my name out there makes me so excited. So I made a flier for Candy's Salon and if you are interested I can email you. Spread the word!


xoxo,
Alyssa