Book Reviews

Caster Chronicles: Beautiful Chaos

By: Kami Garcia & Margaret Sthol

Good, but utterly confusing. I am captivated by this series living in the South and all. I know all too well what they mean by sweltering summers. But I am hoping that the next installment will give better insight as to what is really going on. I mean whose dark, whose light and whose pulling the strings...

Lorien Legacies: I Am Number Four, The Power of Six, & The Lost Files: Six'x Legacies

By: Pittacus Lore

I saw the movie in the Cabin on my honeymoon, as one of those free boxoffice movies they offer on cruises. I'll admit I was sucked in, and even the Mr. was into it. Of course it doesn't help my case that the main actor made me feel like a total perv, he's like what 18? The series is great and totally taps into that whole Ancient Aliens Theory thats going around ( which I also got totally duped into following). I wish the books were longer as I read these in just a few days. You can also tell they were written for a much younger audience. The movie was geared more towards a general populus and appealled to the older crowd more while still staying true to the book, mostly. I can't wait for the next installment thats due out in August, and crossing finger they make The Power of Six a Movie too!.

The Hunger Games Trilogy

By: Suzanne Collins

Ok seriously could not put these down. I had bought the first book thinking ehh I'll see what all of the hype is about... I proceeded to go to the bookstore twice (to pick up Catching FIre, and Mocking Jay)the week I read the first one. I also read all three within a week but I could not put these down. I could totally relate the Cat the main character, and pulled for Peeta the whole time I read. I just wish they would have gone into to ending a little more I felt a little cheated at the end of Mocking Jay that after so much action the resolution of the series kinda went blah!. Otherwise total LOVE!!!!

Movie I am most anxiously awaiting to watch in 2012... The costumes? The arena? Lenny Kravitz!!!!

ahh... I Die!

Book Reviews

Ok so there will be some review heavy posts coming up as I have read alot since my last review.

First up,

Seven Realms Novels:The Grey Wolf Throne

By Cinda Chima Williams

Good Read but leaves much to be desired in that it answers a number of questions but makes you have a dozen new ones. Hopefully the next installment answers everything as it is the series finale. I read this one on my honeymoon in about 2 days.

Crusade

By: Nancy Holder and Debbie Vigue

I picked this one up while I was in Maui and checking out at the register where someone had unceremoniously dumped it at the last minute. I will admit I totally judged it by its cover (the one on my copy is not cheesy like this one) and it was on sale for a whole $4. It was not that bad considering, just some aspects were cringe-worthy like the spanish switchoff. I just think book should stick to one language, (unless its lord of the rings where theres a whole new language), it should seriously stick to one. Otherwise it is your typical YA paranormal heavy love story.

Hush;Hush Saga: Silence

By: Becca Fitzpatrick

Good read. Read in 1 day. I wish it would have been longer.

Wedding Goodies

You May not know that I made mostly all of the decorations for the wedding. Including the gift bags for the Bridesmaids & Flower Girls. I tried to put together an emergency bridesmaid kit. It included; a hemming kit (that was tiny enough to fit in a purse), some clear nailpolish if the manipedi's I go them got ruined; a water bottle to rehydrate; a monogrammed note pad incase I forgot something and someone would need to remind me, I also included the hairpieces my mom and I made for all the girls; and I put all of this in a cute little monogramed canvas tote bag.

Bridesmaid Hair Pieces

Flower Girl Hair Pieces

Wrapped all nice and Pretty.

Tutorials on all to follow.

Wardrobe Raid

Pre-Wedding BBQ

Skirt: Smashion(linda dearie of littletinsoldier); Tee: Express; Scarf: AE; Sandals: Target; Necklace: F21

The Saturday before my wedding my mom took the opportunity of having the whole family in town (namely my step brothers) to have a bbq/bday party for my dad. Since they rarely are in town let alone at the same time..

I wore this since it was light and the temp was half past sweltering.. plus the waist on the skirt was stretchy. That always comes in handy when attending a BBQ at my moms... I also love the color of this skirt, I leaned heavily on Jewel tones and Maxis all summer. This piece encompassed both with the slit adding a nice little surprise.

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Muted Aftermath

Blouse& Pumps: UO; Skirt: Smashion, made by Target; Purse: Target; Belt: F21.

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A Tan Makes Everything Look Better

Cami: Polo by Ralf Lauren; Cardigan:AE; Belt, Earrings & Necklace: F21; Skirt: Smashion; Flats: Lela Rose for Payless

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Maxed Out

Blouse, Cami, & Necklace: F21; Maxi Skirt: Target; Flats: Lela Rose for Payless

OK i have to admit. I totally love this outfit. I can't remember exactly where I wore it to as its been a few months now but i just love the lines and color.

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Work it Out

Blouse, Cami, Skirt, & Belt: F21; Flats: Lela Rode for Payless

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Oranges & Dots

Tank & Skirt: F21; Flats: Target; Watch: Timex

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Out of Focus

Tee: Express; Skirt & Scarf: F21; Heels: Target

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Making it Work

Dress (worn as Blouse), Skirt, Belt: F21;Shoes: Charlotte Russe

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Simple Accents

Dress, Belt, & Earrings: F21; Cardigan: AE; Heels:UO; Watch: Timex

Sometimes I just love a neutral Pallet with one bright pop of color. Looks chic and Sophistacated while being summery and fun at work.

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Pigment Challenged

Blouse & Heels: Target; Skirt: Charlotte Russe; Watch: Timex

Yes I Spent 2 weeks in Maui wearing near to no SPF and that is the tan I walked away with... Seriously questioning my hispanic genes...I think my body is reacting to some sort of exposure to northerners, I am thankful that I didn't happen to fry in the south pacific sun either.

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Simple With A Side of Pink

Skirt, Cami, Blazer: F21; Wedges: Charlotte Russe; Watch: Anne Klien



Waredrobe Raid

Back in Business

Skirt,Cami,Belt, & Necklace: F21; Cardigan: AE; Handbag: Aldo; Heels: Gojane.com, Watch:Timex