Holy Mail!

You've got mail?

Yes, all of this was jammed in my mail box today! I was so excited to open the packages!! I got my "South Beach Diet" book, 2 "Eat This, Not That" Books (one for the supermarket & one for dining out..) I have to admit that these books are amazing & so full of awesome information! The dress has a retail tag for $49.95, i got it on EBay for $13.99. It's a yellow based floral pattern on a silky fabric with an awesome exposed zipper in the front. I love good deals on clothes!! I got 4 new magazines (YAY) & even better Cosmo has Kim K on the cover & Shape has Audrina. Love them!

I've had a rough week full of stress & my boo brought me my favorite dinner.. SUSHI! I've been craving sushi so bad & he knew so he surprised me! How cute!?
*Krystle

ELF haul & New Nails!

I hope you're having a nice weekend!

I got my ELF products yesterday & I was super excited! I should have my Cherry Culture Haul on 7/12. Of course, you'll know when I have it!!

Here's what I received:

I ordered the following: 1-Blending Eye Brush, 1-Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder Luminance ,1-New Moisture Care Lip Color Raspberry, 1-New Moisture Care Lip Color Strawberry, 1 -Smudge Brush, 1-Captivating (lipstick),1-Flirtatious (lipstick),1-Eyelash Curler, 1- Mini Eyelash Curler, 1-Stipple Brush, 1-Teal Tease (cream eyeliner), 2-Natural Lash Kit-Black

Here's the lashes & "makeup tools":Swatches (L to R) - New Moisture Lip Care in Strawberry & Raspberry, Essential Lipstick in Flirtatious & Captivating, healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Luminance (you can't even see it!) & my favorite of the group is the Cream Eyeliner in Teal Tease. I can't wait to play with these!

I got my nails done & I have never heard of the line "Rosy" but the is Lilac. I have to say that I ADORE this color! It's the perfect purple pink!

On a separate note: I got my South Beach Diet book & I'm hoping to start on 7/18. This is going to be hard because I love carbs, but I really need to do something. I've felt super down lately about my weight & I've been trying to eat healthy but when you eat junk for 2 weeks it's so HARD to get back to eating healthy. Plus, whenever I start eating healthy again, my skin goes crazy & break out! (Notice that I haven't show my face all week? Yep, I've got small village of pimples on my chin!)

Weigh In -Restart Week 1

Yes, it's time that I get back to eating healthy & working out. I'm surprised, it's been about 2 weeks (I've been eating JUNK) but I am still down 4.6 pounds. I have been keeping fairly active & I spent all day yesterday cleaning. I met a friend's cousin this weekend & she lost 40 pounds on South Beach, I ordered the book on EBay for $3.50 & I think I'm going to give it a try. You cut most carbs the first 2 weeks and the gradually introduce them back into your diet. (Good Carbs only!) But I've read reviews & people typically lose 7-12 pounds those first 2 weeks. It's worth a try! Plus, once we move, I'm getting an elliptical and doing an hour 6 days a week.

As I mentioned above, I've been cleaning my bedroom over the weekend. Look how crazy this is.. here's my closet before I moved winter & summer clothes (still full with clothes)..
This is all dirty laundry! 4 wash baskets worth!!

And this is my bed.. covered in clean laundry...

Don't worry, It's all put away! I'll show you pictures on Friday after I sweep & mop the floor!

Have a great day!

*Krystle

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!!

I hope that your enjoying your day!

I was bored today & I realized that there is a small mall close to me, so I decided to check it out. To my surprise they had some cute stores & I picked up a few things.

Charlotte Russe:

So about a week ago, Charlotte Russe sent an email flyer for "Pin Me Up", which is a vintage pin up inspired section & I fell in love with the shirt on it. But my local Charlotte didn't have it & it was sold out online. I was so bummed. Well, the Charlotte at this mall had it!!!! The jeans are wide leg & stretch (perfect for bloated days!) and were on sale for $16.99. The shirt is the middle is the one mentioned above. It's stretchy with a knot front, the lavender lace shirt was on sale for $10 and I got the earrings for free with my purchase!

There's a little store called "Strawberry" which I've heard my friends talk about. It reminds me of a Wet Seal /Forever 21. I got 50% off everything, the crop top has a lace waistband and lace on the sleeves it was $7. The khaki capris were $6 & the grey romper was $5!
Have a great day!
*Krystle

Saturdays are for SHOPPING!

Nothing makes me feel better after a long week than some retail therapy!!

Forever 21:

Yes, I love this store. I could buy everything in there if I had the money! I picked up a black & pink 3/4 lace sleeve top. You can never go wrong with basic shirts. They were $6.50 each. The floral "dress" was $11.50. I have to wear it as a shirt because it doesn't cover my butt (like most of there dresses!) Ah, the joys of being tall. I also got Love & Beauty Gold Perfume. It was $12.80. I have the regular Love & Beauty perfume , but this one smells so much different. More of a musky scent than a floral scent. It smells so good! I have sunken to a new low. I bought panties to avoid doing laundry!! I've lived in my apartment for 13 months & I have done laundry twice. Yep. 2 times. I have so many clothes it's crazy. But I am slowly running out of bras and panties so I'll have to actually do it. BOO! These are from Charlotte Russe. 5 pairs for $10.50 which is great when Victoria's Secret isn't having a sale! I also picked up Refuge Nights perfume. I have Charlotte's regular perfume (which I love & get tons of compliments on) but this one has a really nice scent. I can smell a touch a vanilla in it. It was $10.50 (steal) and I'm sure I'll be wearing it pretty often.

I love Burlington. The romper on the left was $9.99 & I feel in love with it but they only had a medium & an XL so I picked up the medium. I was certain I would have to return it, but it fits! This is the first one I have purchased and I am so glad I bought it! I bought the shoes to match it for $7.99. The next shirt (middle) is see through from the bust down but it's super feminine & would be great to wear out or just to work. Plus, it's got ruffles & a really nice pattern. I paid $7.98 for it. Last, I got this black and white tunic shirt (with a belt). I adore the buttons, they are rhinestones! It was $9.99.
I used to love Wet Seal, but I'm finding it harder to buy stuff from there (unless it's on sale). The jeans were $10 and they are tall so I can wear them with heels & I don't have to worry they'll be too short. You can never have enough sunglasses & for $3 each I couldn't resist. I also picked up this leopard tube top (which I also have in pastel colors) for $7.80. I love the other one so I thought this would be great to have also!

So, that's what I spent today doing. I hope you like what I got!

Where do you love to shop?

*Krystle