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Lovable Friday!

1. Hair Chalk; Since my hair is shorter now, I don’t really have all the options I did before for fun ombre and fashion colors. That’s why I’m all about these temporary hair chalks! They are easy to apply, come in vibrant colors and wash out without a problem. Sign me up!

2. Batman Money Clip; I have a lot of nerds and dorks in my life. And I would never have it any differently. When I saw this Batman money clip, I knew I had found the perfect gift item! Definitely keeping for future reference.

3. Glitter Mani; Although I’m no longer very adventurous when it comes to unique manicures (they always seem easy enough, don’t they???), this one has me itching to attempt a recreation. I mean, does this read princess or what? May be worth the effort! 😉

4. Flamingo Bikini; It’s almost time for bikini season…well, let’s be honest. It Miami, it’s always bikini season! My first bikini encounter will be next weekend at the Floatopia event, and oh how I wish I could debut this ADORABLE number from Victorias Secret. Not only is it electric and fun, but it represents the 305 with its quirky little flamingos to the tee! Total must have.

5. DIY Ottoman; IKEA makes it so easy to have a fresh and hip home on a budget! Its affordable furniture makes it easy to use for DIY’s, especially this one. Seems like after only a few easy steps, you can have a statement piece for your living room (or even bedroom – think of it in front of your bed!). Best part? The grand total is a whopping $8! Love.

Join Me in being Pretty Muddy!

If the image above looks like your idea of spending a day with the girls, then you are definitely going to want to check out the Pretty Muddy 5k. It was initially the brain child of two businessmen who were constantly in awe of their wives and everything they managed to juggle on a daily basis. They wanted them (& all women in general) to have a way to get together and focus on friendship, fun and fitness – without their significant others, their kids and the stress of the daily grind. And so Pretty Muddy was born!

What I like about this 5k is that it is all about fun. It doesn’t matter if you have to go around some obstacles you don’t feel comfortable with or aren’t a lifetime member of Crossfit. This is just an event to promote health, happiness and friendship among women. And what’s not to love about that?

If you want to join me in being Pretty Muddy in Miami, sign up for the race (I’ll be racing during the 12 noon wave)! It isn’t until December, so you have more than enough time to prepare, if that’s what you want to do. For me, it will be right after our trip to the UK & Amsterdam, so I’m sure I’ll need the added exercise (heh).

MIAMI: Beauty Happy Hour

Although I can’t make it to this incredible event today at Aventura mall – you all definitely should take advantage! Head over to the Bloomie’s cosmetics department and participate in their beauty happy hour where you will be pampered by beauty professionals. That means that from 5-8pm you’ll be able to treat that mane of yours to complimentary braids, knots and curls from Blo Dry Bar Midtown and get your grub on with some sweets. Don’t forget to browse through the merchandise either because if you spend $100 or more you can pick up an exclusive makeup case in your choice of a fun, spring color!

But superficiality & retail therapy aside, Bloomingdales will be making a donation of $20,000 to Autism Speaks in honor of Florida Charity Day. As you all know, that is a cause near and dear to my heart, so make sure you head out there and show your support.


Bloody Family Giveaway

I promised you all a super kawaii giveaway last week, and here it is!

I love it when amazing and fun artistry comes from my hometown, so I am proud to say that these little beauties are from Miami-based artist Piktorama’s new brand, Bloody Family. Aren’t they the cutest??? I personally love that this line was inspired by her love for everyone who is different. I can definitely share the sentiment! Up for grabs are both Mr. Tofu wood engraved earrings and matching pendant. All you have to do is enter below & wait impatiently until Tuesday, Jan. 15th when I will announce the winner!

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What I Wore: Football Wife

I got an invite for this new website a few weeks ago called, funny enough, GetAnInvite. It stated that if I signed up and checked off my preferences for events, such as sports, concerts and theater, I would be given the opportunity to get free or nearly free tickets to each based on availability. Let’s just say I thought it was a scam, but I signed up anyways. I like to not be so negative sometimes. 😉 Only a few days later, I received an email saying that I was eligible for $6 Miami Dolphins tickets complete with sideline passes. Um, what??? I immediately snagged a pair and for $12, we were able to have a pretty ridiculous date day at the game right on the field with our own lounge that included free food, a bar and private bathrooms. WHAT. I could definitely like football if I experienced it like this.

So, in other words, I suggest you all sign up for this website. I was in no way, shape or form asked to advertise for them – I just think the concept is fantastic!!! It’s nice to be able to experience events you otherwise would have never had the opportunity to – especially with such a sweet price tag (or lack there of). With that said, I had not been to a football game in over a decade, so this was my idea of a good game day outfit and toting a little Sofia Mini was also my idea of tailgating. I have a long way to go, don’t I?

Blouse; Target {similar}
Jeans; dENiZEN for Target
Cardigan; c/o Conversation Pieces {in rust}
Boots; Go Jane {similar}
Ring; Marc Jacobs
Earrings; Forever 21 {similar}
Lipstick; Estee Lauder’s Pink Riot
Polish; Essie’s Aperitif
Shades; Old Navy {similar}

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