Fall Style

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Even though it still hasn't really cooled down here, I am finding myself drawn to fall colors like brown, maroon, teal, and navy.  I have wanted to break out some scarves, boots, and comfy sweaters, but the one day I tried to I immediately regretted it after being out in our 80 degree weather lol!

On a side note, I had wanted to write a couple blog posts last weekend, but unfortunately my weekend was cut in half.  The week before last I was in Chicago for a work trip. On Friday the flights out of O'Hare were delayed due to an incident at the air traffic control center.  My flight ended up being delayed by about five hours, which caused me to miss my connecting flight home.  I ended up having to spend the night in Denver and didn't get home until about 4:30 pm on Saturday. 

Work has been really crazy for me this week as well.  I worked some 12 hour days and I am just a little tired.  Luckily today I slept in for 11 hours, so I am feeling nice and rested!  Next week I'll be giving you all an update on my fitness journey, because at least through all of this I have been very consistent and have been making better choices with my eating. 

Thanks again for stopping by and have a great week!

Jamberry Nail Wrap Review

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural leopard wrap c/o Anya Magestro of Jamberry nails

Hi everyone.  I am very excited to be working with Anya Magestro, an independent Jamberry nail consultant. She was kind enough to send me a sample leopard print nail wrap, so that I could try it out for myself.  I must say that I am totally hooked! They were so easy to use and seem to be very durable.  You basically heat the wrap (I used a hair straightener and held the wrap close to it), adhere to your nail, cut off the excess on the top, and file down the rest to smooth it out.  That's it...it's that easy!

 

This time I used the nail wrap for an accent nail, but they would also be cute to use on all five fingers.  I will definitely be purchasing some of my own and already have my eye on a few prints that I like. 

 

Be sure  to check out Anya's website here to order your very own.  You can also request samples or host a party, so be sure to check out her Facebook page here.  She has been amazing to work with and I would definitely recommend Jamberry nail wraps!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Confessions of a Shopaholic: JCrew Fall Picks

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In last week's post I admitted that I am a true shopaholic and promised to share all of my desired purchases instead of actually buying them.  You can read more about it here.

I was again browsing the JCrew website and became even more inspired for upcoming fall fashions.  Keep in mind that I live in New Mexico, and it's still 85 degrees outside.  Nonetheless, I am ready to start wearing boots, scarves, and layers. The pieces above are light enough to wear now as we transition into fall, but they represent all of the fall hues I am most excited about.  I am currently loving anything burgundy, navy, and cognac, but I have also seen these colors pair well with light pinks and greys.

What are you most excited about for fall?

Thanks for stopping by!

Our Trip to Edinburgh, Scotland

 

Next up is our trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, which was by far my favorite trip.  There was something so magical about being there.  The sky was overcast, the buildings were moss covered sandstone and brick, and there were bagpipes playing all around.  Not to mention that everyone was so friendly and nice in Scotland. From the tour guides, to local business owners, and people passing on the street...everyone said hello and welcomed you with a warm smile. 

 

I hope you can get a taste of this wonderful place through some of these pictures.   

 

 

Our hotel was right in the center of everything, so it was easy to walk to and from. 

 

 

There were random bagpipe players on different street corners.  They did not appear to be playing for tips, but it definitely added to the atmosphere around us. 

 

 

Next up are some beautiful buildings around town.  We took a "hop on hop off" bus tour around the city with a local tour guide who told us all about the different sight seeing opportunities.  

 

 

 

This building housed all of the ancestry and genealogy records.  If you have any Scottish decent, you can spend some time here and they will help you trace back your ancestry.  I have always wanted to do something like this, but I have no idea if I have any Scottish in me.   

 

 

 

We got the chance to tour a Scotch whiskey distillery, to see how it is made, and even sample some at the end.  This was one of Steve's favorite parts of the trip and it gave me a whole new appreciation for the different types out there.

 

This is the back end of the stadium they set up for the military Tatoo show. More on that further down...

The castle is literally built on the side of a rocky cliff, which made for some breathtaking views of the city. 

 

 

 Here's a look inside the castle.  This was the old banquet hall complete with a huge fireplace at the end and a  ceiling made from the bottom of an old ship. 

 

We also got to see Mary Queen of Scotts' old bed chambers and toured the inside of some of the other rooms in the castle.  The detailing was absolutely stunning.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Now just outside the castle walls, was the stadium set up for the Royal Military Tattoo.  This is an annual event where they honor the Scottish military. People come from all over the world to see this and now I can definitely see why. 

    



They take you back through Scottish history and the different places where their military were present. They had bands, dancers, and music from the Zulu tribes in Africa, Singapore, India, and many more.  My favorite part was the Celtic dancers doing a type of river dance with the bagpipes in the background.

 

The beating of the drums and the bagpipes playing, the castle in the background, the sun setting in the sky, and a gorgeous fireworks display at the end, made for such a magical and memorable time. 

 

My pictures seriously do not do this amazing event justice, so I encourage you to visit this website for better pictures and an overview of past Tattoo events. 

 

I hope you enjoyed the tour of Edinburgh and that it encouraged you to maybe visit one day.  We definitely want to come back sometime in the future.

 

As always thank you for reading!