Monday, February 24, 2014

Weekend

Top of the morning to ya.  This weekend was one for the books -- sunny, warm, and filled with good food.  Just how I like 'em.

Levi was out of town all last week, but surprised me by coming home on Friday early enough for us to have a lunch date.  We went to one of of our favorite spots in downtown Greenville, Nose Dive.  We took advantage of the gorgeous day and sat outside to people watch.


I always, always, always order the lobster sandwich when we go to Nose Dive. I would try something different, BUT LOBSTAH.  Enough said.  I did try the roasted brussels sprouts with a warm bacon vinaigrette as my side and they were beyond delicious.  We do like to try new beers every time we go.  This time, we enjoyed a red ale by local brewery Thomas Creek.





On Saturday, I did a little window shopping* at JCrew and Forever 21.  







While I kind of loved everything, I only purchased the pop-pom dress and the tortoise shades from Forever 21.  I had a $25 Visa gift card that covered the purchases exactly. Cha-ching.  However, I fully intend on purchasing that little summer tunic from JCrew as soon as it goes on sale.  I have a serious thing for tassels and pom-poms right now (boy, never thought I'd say that), so it's a must.  Levi, if you're reading this, my birthday is coming up...nudge, shove.  Also, I think it's officially time for a spray tan.  Like, tomorrow.



Sunday we brunched at Southern Culture Kitchen + Bar.  I've heard amazing things about their brunch, so I wasn't too surprised when we were told that the wait for a table was over an hour.  Their kick-ass bloody mary bar and live music made the hour fly right on by! As expected, the food was great.  I got a burger, which was good, but a mistake.  Levi got fried chicken, biscuits, gravy, and fried eggs and I dropped some not so subtle hints that I wanted to trade plates.  No dice.  Even true love can't come between a boy and his biscuits.   The rest of our table was really happy with their meals.  We'll definitely be back.

I spent the rest of the day nursing a head cold, picking up the house, and giving myself an at home mani. I went with another neutral (surprise!), OPI Mimosas for the Mr. & Mrs.  



While I'm completely in love with the color, the formula le sucked.  It will definitely be going back to Ulta.



I'm still trying to fight off this cold before I head to Atlanta tomorrow and then fly to New Orleans on Thursday for MARDI GRAS!  Send me some Vitamin C love, please!

How was your weekend?  Did you have beautiful weather?





* By window shopping, I mean trying everything on and torturing myself by not buying anything.  Dressing room attendants love me.


17 comments:

  1. Love that JCrew tunic. Perfect to pop over a bathing suit!

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  2. What a perfect weekend - minus the head cold!! Love the color of your nails! The floral print dress looks amazing on you! Feelin ya on the Lobster...I'm the same way...if a place has lobster mac n cheese...I always get it haha!! Hope you feel better - sound like you have an amazing week ahead!

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  3. Your lunch looks amazing and I love people watching. I'm so jealous of how awesome your at home mani turned out. I tried to give myself one too and its awful as usual. I just came across your blog and I look forward to following along! Happy Monday!

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  4. That’s one of my favorite Opi colors! Maybe try another bottle? Great Forever21 sunglass find!

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  5. Love the dressing room shots, you look great in everything! That OPI shade is stunning, I need it!

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  6. Looks like you had a lovely weekend!! I just started following your blog! :) Hope your cold goes away!! Mardi gras?? How awesome! I've always wanted to go!! Happy Monday!

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  7. Sounds like the perfect weekend! And I LOVE that pom pom dress!
    xx Lexi, Glitter, Inc.

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  8. Your weekend takes the cake...minus your sunday cold. Hope you're feeling better soon! All that food made me hungry, especially that lobster sandwich, OH MY!! <3 I don't blame you for ordering the same thing every time. I do that too. Creature of habit...plus if somethings that good, why change?!
    I have that polish, and I know a trick!! Use a base coat, apply one coat of polish, and then apply Essies Matte Polish, and then another coat of polish. I swear it helps avoid that weird consistency and streaking. It's magic.
    Happy Monday doll! XO - Samantha

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  9. LOVE that OPI.. I'm always on the hunt for a neutral. Love that color!!

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  10. Oh I love that long blue maxi where is that one from? I need to window shop as well....boo for trying to save money!

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  11. That lunch looks incredible!! And I need that J. Crew tunic!

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  12. See you this weekend! I'm getting my airbrush tan on too. My poor pasty arms in my beautiful ball gown are unacceptable. So excited!

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  13. the pom pom dress is so cute and for some reason I'm always attracted to things with tassels and pom poms too.

    xo erica

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  14. Your lunch looks so goooood! I am all for trying new things, but sometimes you just have to stick to what works ;-)

    I love the third outfit! Adorable!

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  15. SO many cute finds! i love the jacket (is that from jcrew or forever21?) xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  16. Loving all those outfit changes girl! You are seriously a little barbie doll. Everything looks great on you :)
    xo TJ

    http://www.hislittlelady.com

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  17. I'm waiting for that jcrew tunic to go on sale too... I love it. All your food sounds so delicious. Now I'm hungry!

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