If I Cut You Off...

A smart person puts distance between people and situations that cause them pain. Most of the time when we cut people off, we have a good reason. The sad part is when they fail to realize that they gave us the scissors. It takes a very mature person to do the hard work of examining their actions and an even bigger person to admit when they did or said something they shouldn't have, but most people go for the path of least resistance and don't right their wrong. This is what often makes it necessary to cut with surgical precision.  It is never easy, but sometimes it is very necessary to cut cut cut certain people out of your life. Have you ever had to do that?

Here Kitty Kitty...

 Happy Tuesday loves! I hope your week is off to a good start. There is rain in the forecast, so I am enjoying this easy breezy weather before the rain comes because cold weather makes me want to hibernate. Are you like that too? Today my ensemble is simple. Jeans, a classic white shirt and one of my favorite clutches by Love Cortnie. 

Today I am linking up with the lovely bloggers at: StyleElixir, TransatlanticBlonde, Because Shana Said So  Life is a Party Dress Like It  Glossy Blonde and Get your Pretty On. Join the fun and meet some new friends!

If you haven't entered my giveaway yet, there is still time to enter to win a clutch just like mine and some other goodies including $25.00 off the statement necklace of your choice from Mimi Boutique. Click here for the entry guidelines and please read the directions carefully because they have to be followed for your entry to count. It is super easy to enter the giveaway and who wouldn't want a clutch filled with goodies! Plus there three winners will be selected so your odds are pretty good:-)

Go on and roll the dice!

My ensemble is simple and classic so that my fun accessories can take center stage

I just love a great statement necklace. Don't you?

I love these shoe dazzle pumps because they make a statement and they are comfortable enough to wear all day without my feet hurting

You know you want this clutch...don't you?

Clutch: Love Cortnie, Pumps: Shoe Dazzle

Have an amazing week!

Whats in my bag? Three Year Anniversary Giveaway!

This giveaway in honor of my three year blog anniversary, is a fun take on the what’s in my bag concept. I am always honored to collaborate with Mimi Boutique who was one of my first sponsors. They are truly a phenomenal brand and I am proud to be associated with them. 

 I am really excited to introduce you to some other brands that I love which includes LoveCortnie. To celebrate my three year blogiversary, I thought it would be awesome to have  three winners. The grand prize is only available to current followers and is my way of rewarding my loyal readers who tune in each week to read the blog and contribute to the community I have built here. In the event that no current followers enter this giveaway, new followers become eligible for the grand prize.

The two runner up prizes are available to new and current followers. The grand prize winner will receive the gorgeous statement animal print clutch “The Ashleigh” from the amazing Love Cortnie Brand. 

In addition to the clutch, is a $25.00 jewelry coupon that the Grand Prize winner can apply to the statement necklace of their choice from Mimi Boutique, Our grand prize winner can also look forward to a clutch full of goodies and an absolutely AMAZING surprise that will only go to the grand prize winner. I have to tell you that it is going to put a big smile on someone’s face:-)

I actually wish I could have it, but I am glad one of you will win it! Yay!

 These lovely statement necklaces are just a sneak peak at some of the amazing pieces you can select from Mimi Boutique. The grand prize winner is going to have a lot of fun picking a necklace!

The two runners up will also receive a clutch and and a special treat inside their clutch. Whats in the bag? You have to enter and win to find out!

 The beautiful statement clutch is gorgeous and will definitely add a little something extra to your style

And now for the rules:

Step 1.  ALL contestants must either sign up for Mimi Boutique Newsletter or follow Mimi Boutique on Instagram.

Step 2. is to follow any of my social media networks. If you are a current follower, simply follow any of my social media platforms you don’t currently follow and leave a comment and your email address with the new platform you chose to follow. 

If you currently follow all of them, leave a comment. You can tweet for extra entries.

If you are a new follower, simply follow me anywhere you want and leave a comment with your email address. You must follow each step to be eligible to win . 

You need to state in your comment if you are a current follower or a new follower.

The giveaway Starts February 20th and ends on March 4th. I will announce the winners on March 5th.

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You can also tweet about the giveaway for extra entries.Thats it! Lets Play!!!!!

 

Gray Day

 Happy Monday! I hope you had a great Valentines Day last week. Mine was absolutely fantastic! Today I am wearing a neutral palette with a touch of red. It has been pretty warm lately, but now the weather is starting to cool off a little, so it was perfect for liquid leggings and a tunic.

Stay tuned later this week for the upcoming giveaway details. I really hope you enter and it is going to be a really fun one.

Gray Tunic: Marshalls, Scarf: Fashion District, Boots: Specialty Boutique, Handbag: Iman

I think my days are numbered for wearing winter attire, not that we have much of a winter where I live.  Are you excited about spring?

Have an amazing day!

Magnolia Bakery (LV's LA)

Are you a cupcake or sweet fanatic like me? I know sugar is bad for me, but I really like it.  You too? Great! we can be good friends:-) I had cupcakes at the original Magnolia Bakery in New York and fell in love, so I couldn't wait to try the Los Angeles location. My expectations were pretty high since I had already experienced the original location in Manhattan.

 

 My son and I celebrated Valentines Day by having some treats at Magnolia Bakery and as much as I wanted to love the cupcakes I didn't. They were just ok to me, but you know what I would go back for?

The banana pudding.

Just so you understand, I don't like bananas. They might find their way into my mouth through a smoothie or in banana bread or muffins, but you will never see me peel a banana and eat it. But this banana pudding was light, fluffy and delicious. I just might learn to like bananas after eating this.

 

 My son makes every day amazing! So fun to celebrate Valentines Day with him:-)

 

 Ready to sink my teeth into some chocolate

This did satisfy my chocolate fix, but you could put chocolate on a pencil and I would probably eat it

little fingers about to dip into frosting

My little guy is pretty excited about his cupcake

 

 He is even more thrilled with his ring

Okay, so the cupcakes didn't do it for me, but look at all this other stuff

How you doin?

Lots of cakes to choose from and most are also sold by the slice

It is pretty cute in here

So much to choose from

Yes, I know they look good...

full of smiles. I love it!

We got these cute cupcakes. Mini me is not crazy about chocolate. Imagine that...

When you come to Magnolia Bakery, put your money on the Banana pudding

A brief moment of silence

This stuff right here

Doesn't this look good?

And of course I had to bring some home where I could be a pig in private. I'm funny that way

Great spot to have a cup of coffee and a a sweet treat and very kid friendly. Parking can be a challenge, but there are plenty of meters and street parking if you don't mind a short walk and after eating all those treats, you will probably need to walk:-)

Magnolia Bakery

8389 West 3rd Street

Los Angeles, CA 90048

323-951-0636

Make Someone Happy

I really take delight in making people happy. I have always been that way. I give a lot even when I have little, but that is a part of my DNA. I never  expect anything in return because the joy is in doing something to make someone smile:-) We all have the power to make others happy and sometimes it is the smallest things that put a smile on someones face. When we think of others before we think of ourselves we have the power to change how someone feels by the generosity or thoughtfulness we extend towards them.

You have the power to make someone happy. Do it!

Green +Stripes

 Happy Monday! Can you believe that Valentine's Day is this Friday?  This week also marks my three year Blogiversary. Since this week is so hectic for me, I will announce the giveaway next week. Stay tuned because it is going to be a super fun giveaway:-) I am really excited about the brands I have partnered with. Do you have any Valentines Day plans?  I am looking forward to doing something fun with my son:-)

Today I am wearing some light layers, which is perfect for weather that is often neither hot, nor cold. I paired a green top with stripes and a touch of animal print with my pumps. I love that these shoes have a gold heel.  It adds that extra something.  I think most women love clothes and have shoe obsessions. I wish I was one of those women that had a whole room for my closet because I have always had a big wardrobe and an insane shoe collection that I have had to fit into a tiny closet and this has been for most of my working life, but you have to find ways to make it work and there are worse problems to have. Right?

Top: Michael Kors, Striped Tee: Forever 21, Handbag: Michael Kors, Shoes: Louise Et, Cie

I like the fact that these shoes are very comfortable. You will hear me echo this sentiment a lot because I don't like shoes that hurt my feet. I am able to walk several blocks in these shoes and feel comfortable. There are some shoes that I know I can never walk a long distance in, but these are not one of them. If I have a shoe that I even think might hurt my feet to walk in, I keep a pair of ballerina flats in my purse and I have no shame in putting them on. I find that shoes with a chunkier heel are usually more comfortable, or those with a hidden platform.  Can you walk a long way in stilettos without your feet hurting?

I already have cupcakes on the brain. Thinking about the sweet treats I plan to indulge in on Valentines Day:-) If you need some inspiration on Valentine treats to make, be sure to check out my chocolate cupcake recipe with flaming strawberries here, or my rosewater ice cream recipe here.These are guaranteed to make a statement:-)

You know food can by stylish too. Right?

I am smiling even though I got some disappointing news today.  I did cry after I got the news, but I had a talk with God and I feel better now:-)

I live in jeans because they are so easy to dress up or down. Do you agree?

This week I am linking up with these lovely bloggers: Style Elixir The Pleated Poppy Living in Color Style Lifes a Party Dress Like it and KarlyKim. If you want to join the fun, click on these links and meet some great bloggers:-)

I hope your day is as amazing as you are

Wishing you rainbows and butterflies...Have a great day!