New Favorite!

Hi Friends! I hope you are doing well! I had a great week celebrating my birthday.  I was fortunate enough to get to visit my fiancé this weekend in Florida and we had an amazing weekend. I am so excited that in just over a month I will be moving down there!!

Anyway, tonight's post serves as a public service announcement to all you ladies out there with tender scalps or long, tangly, fine, thick, or unruly hair.  I recently discovered The Wet Brush when I went to get my hair done by the fabulous woman who will be doing hair for our wedding!

To be totally honest with you guys, when stylists  start recommending me products, I basically just nod my head and smile knowing that there is no way I will be purchasing any of them.  While I love a great product as much as anyone else, that stuff can really add up!!

This was the rare time where I actually thought: "I NEED THIS!!"

The Wet Brush is like a miracle worker.  My hair is wavy, super thick, and fine; no matter how much conditioner or de-tangler I slather onto it, combing my hair out of the shower is always a battle that I do NOT look forward to.

The Wet Brush has changed all of this for me! It glides pain free through my wet, tangly, hair and it has brought so much ease to my post shower hair care routine! I highly highly recommend it!

Enjoy your Tuesday night!

xo, 

Grace

Feeling 22!

Today is my birthday! I love birthdays in general (I'm a huge fan of eating cake and giving gifts), and there is just something about turning a year older that feels magical. Life is such a precious gift and every year I find myself more and more thankful for the opportunities I had in the year I'm leaving behind, cherish the present, and look forward to the future.

I know people say all the time that time goes by quicker every year, but that is something I did not fully understand until this year... I feel like I blinked my eyes and I was 22!!  I've been thinking about that a lot recently, why that happens, and I've realized that this year went by so quickly because it was the best year of my life.  While a lot of hard and sad things did happen, I grew a lot as a person, took some big chances, and loved will all of my heart.

For as long as I can remember,  I've shared a private ritual with myself on my birthday morning.  I stay up till midnight and note the best and worst part of my year so I force myself to reflect on what has happened.  One of my friends recently told me she does the same thing and calls it her "rose and thorn" of her ages... I like that!

Since this year was such a  wonderful year, I am going to share some of the highlights! (In Chronological Order)

1. The year started off with an incredible start: My 21st surprise birthday party planned by my now fiancé and sister!

2. Then I took a big leap and spent the Summer interning NYC with some of the best friends I've ever made!

3. I got to help Ben find/move into his first home!

4. I attended my first wedding!

5.  I got to drive with my dad to the beach with the top down listening to Classic Vinyl.

5.  I got to spend the my first Christmas day in decades with my Grandparents. 

6. My fiance asked me to marry him in the most perfect way possible in the all time best moment of my life!

7. My mom and I found my perfect wedding dress together (sorry no pic!)

8. And finally, I've gotten to spend time with so many people I love, cherish friendships, and celebrate relationships!

Thank you to everyone who made 21 such an amazing year! I am looking forward to seeing what 22 has in store. 

xo, 

Grace

I'm Back-- Spring Wish list!!

Hi Everyone! I am sorry it has been SO long since my last post.  Senior year of college, wedding planning, and traveling have tied me up, but this spring marks a fresh-blogging start for me!

Today, I want to share my favorite spring accessories... basically my wish list for this season (so far). Even though I love neutrals, spring always makes me covet soft pastels, bright accessories, and of course- organizational tools for spring cleaning! Enjoy and let me know your favorites!

1. Ted Baker Bow Bag // 2. Emma Salad Plate and Bowls // 3. 4-Pack Rings // 4. Renata Cork Heel // 5. Dot Glasses // 6. Kate Spade Lyric Dress // 7. Original Beauty Box: Deluxe // 8. ooh la la bellini // 9. Ivy Solid Cashmere Scarf

xo, 

Grace

Confession: I love neutrals!

When I was little, I remember looking up to my mom and thinking about how stylish she always looked (as I still do now!).  My mom loves a good neutral more than anyone I know, and from a young age she really instilled in me the value of investing in key neutral wardrobe staples.

As I've gotten older, I've realized more and more how much I really do love wearing neutrals, and tend to gravitate towards the same places in my closet that hold my most favorite cozy sweaters, pants, and tops. Seriously... my dream closet would look like this (just add in some black):

With that being said, here are some of my favorite looks for this upcoming spring season that feature some beautiful whites, soft light blues, and of course, beige!

Hopefully, it will soon be warm enough to actually wear these outfits!

xo, 

Grace

Coping With this Never-ending Snow-- Nordstrom Shoe Sale Picks!

If you live anywhere on the east coast, you're bound to have experienced some of this relentless snow-storm.  In North Carolina where I live, we have had a FOOT of snow! I know to some of you in the north and midwest read that and laugh at how little that really is, but to us here, its huge.

The thing about snow is that it is fun and pretty for a bit, and then it very quickly becomes NOT fun or pretty anymore (exception: skiing...bring on the snow!). 

Example: This morning, I set out to begin the process of heading to Charlotte to catch a flight to go visit my fiancé for Valentines Day (which I love!).  I walked out my apartment door, and was greeted by sheets of falling snow and so much crunchy ice-snow on the ground. 

I hiked my way up to my car, which I had preemptively parked near the exit of my apartment complex so I would not have to deal with the hills/ice, only to find that it had been barricaded in by the wall of snow created by the person who plowed the road. Ugh. 

I dug it out, with no shovel, for about an hour an a half, finally was able to pull my car out of its spot, and then got a call that my flight had been cancelled. 

Thanks, snow. 

Now I am stranded in my apartment for the second day in a row, and I am getting a little bit stir crazy... not to mention bummed out .

In dealing with my cabin fever, I decided to sift through Nordstrom's shoe sale and find my favorite picks and share them with you!

Bling UGG Slipper $87.06 (33% off)

Tory Burch Cameron Sandal $100.49 (33% off)

Adam Tucker Me Too Slip On $59 (33% off)

David Tutera 'Adore' Platform $79.50 (45% off)

There are TONS of great shoes on sale so go check them all out for yourself! Stay warm and SAFE everyone!

xo,

Grace

PS: Anyone want to come have hot chocolate and s'mores with me?

Too Much Winter!?

Being from the South, I never have had anything against the idea of "Winter."  Actually, most of the time I have welcomed its arrival!  I love cool air, sweaters, cuddling up by the fire... (by cool I mean 45 degrees- minimum!)
This year, however, winter has gone on a bit too long.  I know, it is only February 11, but for whatever reason, this year the winter has seemed to last forever.  Perhaps the Polar Vortex is to blame, or maybe it is just because I feel like it has been super, super, cold this year, but I honestly have no idea.

The one silver lining is that I am getting married January 2015, so I am hoping that this year, winter is getting all of her freakishly cold weather events out of the way, so that next year we can get back to plain old normal winter! Does that make logic make any sense?

Although my personal opinion is that winter has overstayed its welcome, here are some of my favorite decorative and style accessories for the winter-time! Hopefully we won't be needing them for too much longer.

Cozy, furry pillows. I have two, similar to this one I found on amazon!

Pottery Barn's Grand Chenille Throw. I have this blanket in Ivory, and every time someone comes over to my apartment there is a brawl over who will get to snuggle up under it! Thankfully, it is roomy enough to fit two. PS: It is currently on SALE!

Prize Candles are so fun because not only do they smell amazing and add a touch of warmth to any space, each one also contains a surprise beneath the wax- a pretty ring worth anywhere from $10-$5,000! 

(Thanks to my amazing friend and bridesmaid Sinclair for introducing me to these gems!)

Enjoy and stay warm!

xo, 

Grace

I love Valentines Day!

So, if you follow me on instagram, you've probably already gathered that I love Valentine's Day and pretty much begin celebrating it half way through January. This has a lot to do with the fact that it features some of my favorite colors (pink!!), and generally promotes my most favorite things, love,  happiness, and friendship. It is also a great occasion to eat chocolate and all things sweet... I have a MAJOR sweet tooth.

In an early celebration of this wonderful holiday, I gave myself this manicure with OPI polish, and painted my ring finger red, with all of the other fingers being pink. I had never tried this type of thing before, but I love the way it turned out. OPI nail polish always lasts such a long time for me... I did this about a week ago and my nails still look pretty good!

I also have been taking inventory of my heart sweater collection, as I begin planning my outfit for the big day. I love hearts and especially hearts on clothing (a big weakness of mine). Here are some of my favorites!

Brands from left to right - Target, Asos maternity (I am not pregnant I just love the sweater), Target, and Wildfox. 

I hope you have had great weeks so far!

xo, 

Grace