Bon Voyage!!

I am off to Maui and thought I would leave you with some images to take you away from wherever you currently are and don't want to be...

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Frolicking in the waves....

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Lounging with friends...

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Celebrating life, love and friends....

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Relaxing, taking it all in and breathing....

See ya'll Monday!

XOXO,
YBB

Song Of The Week: Kokomo

I must warn you that I am in complete and utter vacation mode, even though I still have to work until Wednesday evening.

The upcoming nuptials of Erin & Steve have set me into a tropical frame of mind. And really...when it comes to tropical music, the first song I ever sing is Kokomo by The Beach Boys. The video is equally awesome as there is a guest appearance by none other than Uncle Jesse (whom we knew could sing with his band the Rippers to Aunt Becki), but play the congo drums with The Beach Boys too?! Throw in some bikini clad babes and sandy beach scenes and you my friends, are transported as far from your current location as possible.

I also love this song because it reminds of when Tom Cruise was normal and kind of cool AKA the movie Cocktail. That soundtrack was one of the first CD's I ever owned and I played it ALL THE TIME. So I suggest picking up the entire album at $7.99 and planning your tropical escape, even if only to your bathtub :)

Any other good summer/beach songs I am missing? Let me know so I can add them to the mix please!

Dreaming of Sandy Beaches....

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In my mind, I am already there laying out (with SPF 70 on)...Cheers to your dream destination this weekend!

Forever Frugal Friday

This past weekend I saw Confessions of a Shopaholic and I have to say that it was quite a fun film. Her clothes are incredible (duh Patricia Fields), NYC looked fabulous (I am dying to go back) and her shoes...don't even get me started. Below are some of my favorite looks from the film.

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I mean can you imagine walking out of Henri Bendel's with that many bags? I could only dream...and all that yellow goodness!!! Yes please!

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Not unlike SATC, this movie was all about the belts. Cinching in the ever tiny Isla to look even tinier (if that is even possible?). I loved the plaid cape and the bright cobalt blue!

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This purple dress had me swooning in my seat. Could this dress be more perfect?

*sigh*

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This scene might have caused me to shriek and hold my breath for just a moment. The thought of being surrounded by that many fabulous shoes...O.M.G...

So this movie got me thinking...Miss Rebecca Bloomwood was in great financial debt because she couldn't say no, or resist the urge to shop, shop, shop. Her whole justification for why she shops (the smell, the feel, the satisfaction), I'm sure rings true for many women out there. Which is why, Forever Frugal Friday is so important to me. We should all be able to enjoy nice new things, without causing a major financial downfall for ourselves. So...

I encourage you all to be your own "Girl in the Green Scarf" and make some fantastic fashion decisions (wearing your own green scarf) and feel marvelous about your purchases!

Nifty Knockoffs - Sandal Style

These Cynthia Vincent Cree Sandals are sure to add a pop to any outfit you sport them with. However...if the turquoise is a bit loud for you (not to mention the price tag of $200) why not settle for these....

Wanted Frenge sandals instead? Equally fabulous, a little more subdued and at $35, a fraction of the cost.

My Two Best Friends...(For Now)

These two items are my staples for the next few days until I am feeling 100%. I am luckily not one to get sick very often, and wouldn't you just know that the week before I am scheduled to leave for Hawaii, I would wake up with a sore throat? I ran to my local Pavilion's and picked up the Tylenol Severe Cold Liquid (A DREAM!) and chased it down with my Naked Well Being Smoothie. Here's hoping my "cocktail" cures all!

PS ~ If you have a remedy I should try, please feel free to share it with me :)

Snack Attack

I totally get the munchies at work and have a snack drawer that needs to be replenished weekly, otherwise someone gets a little cranky (me). Last week while shopping at Gelson's (my super convenient, but pricey grocery store) at lunch, I was happy to see that the nuts above were on sale for $2.99 for 8 ounces. I threw them in my basket and headed back to work.

Upon closer examination at my desk, I realized that the container had 8 separate marks showing 1 ounce serving sizes. So know you no longer need to guess if your handful of nuts is accurate to the serving size, you can just shake to your desired quantity. Added bonus...this snack is healthy and tasty, tasty. You can pick up the Blue Diamond Sea Salt Almonds just about anywhere, but if you like to buy in bulk, Amazon.com has them priced pretty great.

Happy Snacking!