Golden globes recap

I love watching award shows just to see what everyone is wearing.  My favorite had to be hands down Heidi Klum.  She looked amazing as she always does.  She was wearing a one shoulder white Alexandre Vauthier gown.  It had embroidered gold crystals around the neck line.  This gown was first seen in Alexandre Vauthier's 2012 fall show.  This dress was perfect for her because of her height.  I also loved Jennifer Lawrence.  She was wearing a Dior gown.  I loved the belt that was used to accessorize and the huge cocktail ring she wore. Below are some pictures from last nights globes that were some of my favorites.    

Spring!

Now that Christmas and all of the holidays are over spring is around the corner.  Last week I got the new Nordstrom catalog in the mail.  I have to say I am obsessed.  Floral prints and lots of pastel colors are in.  Being that I live in Arizona I feel like a brat saying its been a long winter.  However I cannot wait to hop back in my daisy dukes and get ready for another hot summer.  I am craving a tan, busting out my whites and of course a spring dress.  Below are some spring inspired pics.  And of course a pic of my sick pup : (  She was throwing up all night but is better now. 

Nye recap...

Happy 2013!!!! I am happy to say that 2012 is over.  2012 for me wasn't horrible however I feel like I did not accomplish some of the things I wanted to.  I spent nye with my love.  We did a dinner at North its one of the Fox restaurants.  I wasn't impressed with it.  I thought that all of there food was too salty and used bacon in everything.  After dinner we went back to the hotel and enjoyed some drinks.  I am obsessed with my dress.  I found some nude heels that matched it perfectly.  And of course accessorized with my j. Crew link bracelet, a silver clutch from a previous nye along with a silver wrap.  Below are some pictures from my nye.

New year....New you?

I'm still on the fence on how I feel about new years resolutions.  I feel like why wait a year to make a change? Tomorrow's a new day and try to focus on that right?  Here are a few things I'd like to work on personally in the new year. 

1.  Be more open minded and accepting.
2.  I tend to stress myself out over things I can't control I need to learn how to let things go. 
3.  To be more aware of my spending habbits....waking up and checking your bank statement after a night out can sometimes be scary. 
4.  I feel like since I've been dating Rob I have opened up to different things that I would normally never try.  I want to continue to try new things no matter how much I bitch about it in the moment.  (Rob you can hold this one to me). 
5.  I want to travel more.  One of my goals is to go to Europe before I'm 30. 
6.  Make my bed everyday....I know this is a easy one but I need to work on it. 

Enough of my resolutions.  I am beyond excited for nye tomorrow.  This is the first year that I am not hanging out with my friends : ( but me and rob decided we wanted to do a classy dinner and drinks.  I got a dress for Christmas and I can't wait to wear it tomorrow.  And the prepping begins to get glammed out. 
I want to wish everyone a safe and happy new year!

Holiday Recap....

I have to say that this year has been the best Christmas that I have had in awhile.  My holiday break started by going to the Cardinals vs. Bears game.  Rob and I ended up scoring third row seats! And the icing on the cake...The Bears won! Before the game we tailgated with some of Rob's friends and there parents.  I love hanging out with other people's parents especially when they remind me of my own.  Always a good time. 

 

On Christmas eve Rob went golfing with my Dad and I wrapped gifts and helped my mom get ready for Christmas day.  Later that night we went out to dinner to one of my favorite places Durant's.  Durant's on the outside looks like a total dive.  But once inside it brings back that old time like 60's feel.  They have hands down the best filet in town.  And not to mention my favorite desert.....strawberry short cake yum!  Later that night me and Rob had exchanged gifts.  He did something super clever.....and it was his way of getting out of wrapping my gift.  He hid my gift and told me to go find it in the house. So I was searching and on our mantel where the stockings hang was a random moose stuffed animal....I was like OK....Cute....Once I grabbed the moose I realized it was wearing diamond hoop earrings! I love them.  I got Rob a Burton travel bag for his snowboard stuff.  Slightly bummed because he figured out what I had gotten him long before.  But oh well I'm glad he likes it. 

On Christmas day my Mother was scheduled to work.  However she got called in the morning and was cancelled.  Because my Mom was originally scheduled to work my brother in law had volunteered to make our Christmas dinner.  We do Italian every year on Christmas and this year was no different.  However Jordan learned that cooking is not as easy as it looks.  It ended up taking three additional hours then expected.  Everything ended up working out because I got the chance to spend the additional time with my family.  I really enjoyed all of the gifts that I had received this year.  But the one thing that I had asked for was the link J. Crew bracelet....and I got it : ) Hope everyone else got what they wanted this Christmas!

And one more thing....I can finally officially announce.....I AM GOING TO BE A AUNT!!!!

 

 



Dog sitting...

I cannot be in a better mood right now. I have the next five days off of work to spend time with my family. And on Sunday were going to the Bears game. We ended up getting third row seats (Happy Dance). I've never actually sat that close so I am beyond excited. I've been watching my sisters dog for a couple days. I thought it would be nice for Martini so she wouldn't have to be alone so much. But little did I know that Martini has gotten so use to being alone that she doesn't like to play with her. This week I went to a the Brian Setzer Christmas concert with my family. I was kind of skeptical going into it but it was actually really fun. I've been wearing my red skinnes like crazy lately. I've just been in the festive mood. I also found a nail polish that is black with red and green flakes in it which is perfect for those of us who do not like to go over the top on red polish. Below are some pictures from this week.  Hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

 

 

Eyebrows 101.....

If you know anything about me you would know that I am OCD about my eyebrows.  I think I became this way because growing up I have always had porcelain skin and light hair. My eyebrows were non existent.  I think I started waxing around 16 or 17 and then started coloring in my brows around 20.  I think that most people do not realize how much your eyebrows frame your face.  I am crazy about waxing and would wax weekly if possible.  I think it is very important to find a good waxer that can give you a base shape.  I have definitely had some botched wax jobs.  I think everyone has.  I am currently trying to change my brow shape.  However my brows are thinner than I want them to be so I am in that painful growing out stage.  Lash cerum works wonders for growth.  Do not over pluck your brows or ever shave them.  I know the couple weeks that it takes for your brows to blossom maybe painful to look at.  I know I at times feel like a gorilla with any out growth but in the end your brows will look Fab! I am currently obsessed with Kylie Jenners brows.  I think they are a perfect shape and she fills them in to make them look full.  Below is a before and after pic of my brows.  Please don't mind my sleepy eyes 5 am wake up calls are not my thing.  Also below is a guide from Lauren Conrad on shaping your brows.