LBD

Woke up late this morning (thanks MC for sleeping late!) and needed something EASY BREEZY....duh, the Little Black Dress.  This particular one needs no ironing which is very key on a hectic week day morning.  Pair it with some gold jewelry and nude pumps (shocker?!?) and done.  And by the way, everyone needs a wrap dress (or 4).

 

Target Merona Dress (circa 2009)

Now, I need HELP!  I am attending a gala in a couple weeks and would LOVE a new, hot, LBD.  My friend Kathryn rocked this adorable frock from Anthropologie this weekend (looked better on her than the model!). 

 

Anthropologie Eleanor Peplum Dress - $148

Now, please send me some LBD options!  I think a nice LBD is an investment so I would definitely spend a little more on a LBD than other, trendier pieces.

 

Love, MB

A Tradition Unlike any other...

This weekend always makes me proud to be from Georgia.  Masters Weekend.  BEAUTIFUL weather and scenery....polite crowds and pimento cheese.  Ahhhh...how wonderful.  Unfortunately, I have NEVER been, so hopefully someone will read this and take me (hint, hint Michael). I'll post more later but wanted to post a quick shot of MC watching the coverage...makes daddy happy :-).

MC watching the coverage (in seersucker of course) on the porch

Heading to a Master's party with friends!   

Love, MB

To the Maxx

I have always loved TJ Maxx...I feel like i am the original maxxinista.  However, now that I have a kiddo I cannot frequent the shop as much and it makes me sad.  I even used to know when new shipments were coming and I would hit it up once/week.  Not so much anymore, but I always find something great.  Most of my friends do not like it because it is too overwhelming...

TIP: Go in with a purpose.  Do not go mindlessly or you WILL get overwhelmed.  Say you want a yellow bag or colored jeans or a ceramic vase...if you have a specific goal it will be easier and you will most likely find something else that you absolutely have to have.

I went Sunday looking for a maxi skirt...here is what I found (excuse picture quality and awkward mirror poses):

Coral/Navy Olive & Oak cotton maxi - $19.99

 

Orange/Cream Polyester maxi dress - $24.99

I think I will rock these both this summer...I like my maxis with flats, preferably gladiator sandals. 

 

Meanwhile, as I was taking these selfies....yikes...so we can open the toilet now :-)

Love, MB

Jean shorts are COOL!

Jean shorts got a bad rap for a while, but I have always loved jean shorts - of the cut-off genre!!  In middle school I rocked my mom's "vintage" pair (still trying to find a pic) and I have had at least one pair in my drawer at all times.  Now they are back with a vengeance...but before you run out and buy a pair, consider making them!

Tip:  Buy a pair of men's jeans...they have less stretch so they aren't tight on your thigh.  You want a wider leg and the ability to fray so more reason to go with a man's jean.  My recommendation - Goodwill!  You could even buy a couple pairs and test out different lengths, washes, etc..  That is what I did a few weeks ago (excuse the pic quality and pale April legs)! 



Men's Jeans - Goodwill $6

BUT, if you'd rather just purchase a pair...the best options I found are at Abercrombie & Fitch!  YES, that is what I said.  I like them for the same reason my mom hated when I shopped there 15 years ago...they look like they have been worn a million times! 

A&F Midi-length shorts - $35

A couple other options:

VS Midi Denim Short - $49.50

Free People Denim Cut off - $68.00

 

 



Love, MB

Nude

Before you get too excited (or disgusted)....I am talking about SHOES! I have decided to embrace the fact that I am not a risk-taker in the shoe department. A co-worker rocked some leopard print, platform, DVF sandals at work the other day....when asked if I would wear them I said "I'm good with my nude pumps". Some of the girls said "you LOVE those nude pumps!". I literally wear them almost every day. So, I started thinking about my shoe collection. Do you see a trend? And yes, my bedding and bench are also in a "nude"...

Regardless of my own issues, I do think everyone should own a few pairs of nude shoes...they lengthen your legs...who doesn't want that? So, I found a few pairs for you (all but one are under $50).

Nude Shoes by marybeththrasher featuring lining shoes

Love, MB

Products???

All girls love products, right?  Don't get me wrong...so do I, but they stress me out!  I feel like I need someone to actually take me to Sephora and tell me what to buy.  I am not good at mixing things up and pretty much wear the same thing day OR night.  However, I am pretty loyal, and LOVE these products below (both drug store and department store):

1. Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation 2. Cover Girl Classic Color in Rose Silk 3. Urban Decay Naked eye shadow pallette 4. Loreal Sublime Bronze self tanner in medium (get the GEL and not with glitter...walmart or drugstore.com) 5. Loreal Voluminous mascara 6. Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Medium

 

As you know, I am obsessed with lip gloss, sticks, stains, etc.!  However, I am on the never-ending search for my perfect color!  Any suggestions?? Here is my lipstick bag right now!

 

 

What are your favorite products?  I will probably go out and buy them!

 

Love, MB







Easter

Alleluia!  What a great Easter weekend we had.  Two egg hunts, Easter egg dying with friends, beautiful Easter service, and a relaxing day with our little family on Easter Sunday.  Couldn't ask for anything better.  Here are some pictures from our weekend... 

Now that spring is here, we spend a LOT of time outside.  LOVE LOVE LOVE being outside.  I need some pillows for my front porch rockers to add some color!  Since they are outdoors and mostly seen from afar, I don't want to spend a lot of money so I ordered these...from kmart!  They have a ton of cute options and at this price you can change colors every season...or month...or week!

Kmart Pillow - $11.04

Love, MB