Playlist No. 3

We all know how much I enjoy making lists especially to do and play lists. I couldn't resist making a new playlist for the blog....

What I am listening to is constantly changing. Every time I hear a song I like I tend to gravitate toward that style of music. Although I do have my preferred music tastes this playlist came from "Let my love open the door."

Summer is here!

I forsee sunshine and lots of days at the beach in my near future. Yes guys it's that time of year again. That time of year when everyone is out of school and when sunshine and a good tan is all you need. It's finally here and I'm so ready for it. It's Summer! What better way to kick off summer as the Summer solstice just occurred last week than a shopping spree? Now while I can't afford to go nuts at the moment I can still spend on some things and drool over everything else I can't.

When making shopping lists I always keep in mind that I probably won't ever be able to buy the whole list so I make sure to put my priorities at the top. A lot of the time I don't even get to my entire top ten before a lot of the items are sold out or out of season. This summer though I plan to get to as much of my list as possible while still being able to afford my rent and just live. With that I will say that my top ten is full of things this time that I really want and need so filling it is one of my top priorities. So without further ado here's my Summer top twelve because I just can't limit it to ten.

P.S. Although this is my Summer top twelve it's not in any particular order.

 One// Kiel James Patrick Lucky Sailor Belt

I love anchors! What better than a belt with an anchor buckle? This belt is great not only because it's nautical but because it comes in so many colors your bound to find one you like.

Two// Kate Spade Francis Holly Street Tote

I'm a huge fan of Kate Spade. I think she makes the cutest bags in the most darling prints and colors. I have been looking for a good every day bag to add to my collection (I am not a bag lady I swear) and I don't have any red bags yet surprisingly so this would be my first. I'm always very nosy. I'm always asking everyone what their talking about and I'm always wondering what's in everyone's bag. So this bag being transparent is just what I need. I have no problem showing people what's in my bag in fact if I could carry a transparent bag around every day so people could see what I'm carrying I would.

Three// L.L Bean Maine Isle Flip Flop

Currently I have hardly any flip flops. I have plenty of Sperry's and strappy sandals but not a lot of flip flops. These Maine Isle Flip Flops from L.L. Bean are perfect for summer. Their cute, simple, inexpensive and just what I need.

Four// Ray-Ban Aviator Full Color

I have a lot of sunglasses especially Ray-Ban's. I've always been a big fan of their Aviators so when they came out with the full color series I was drooling. These Aviators in tortoise shell with the brown lenses have Rebecca Green written all over them. I can see myself wearing these everywhere. They would have to be polarized though of course.

Five// H&M Denim Jacket

All of my denim jackets are old or over sized. I want a good fitting white and light blue denim jacket for Spring/Summer. I love the way denim jackets look and they go with everything. This one from H&M is great. It's a good fit, the color is nice and it's inexpensive.

Six// Cape Cod Jewelers Cape Cod Single Ball Bracelet

I can't believe I don't have one of these yet considering the price. I have wanted one of these for a long time but I just haven't gotten around to getting one. This Summer though I do plan to own one of these. I love these bracelets because their simple and elegant. Their not a big statement piece and you can pair them with anything.

Seven// David Yurman Cable Classics Bracelet with Gold and Pearl

This bracelet is one of my favorites. I have been eyeing the David Yurman Cable Classics collection for a while now. Finally I found the perfect one and I want it. This bracelet with the gold tips with the pearl is so me. I love gold and I love pearls so there was no comparison needed for this one.

Eight// L.L Bean Boat and Tote Bag

I don't have a canvas tote at the moment ( I know surprising) so I'm in the market for one. L/L Bean is well known for their Boat and Tote canvas bags and for a good reason. Each bag is handmade in Brunswick Maine by craftsman that take pride in their work. These bags are as durable as they are timeless. They come in a wide variety of colors and sizes and you can even customize your own. I plan to get mine in either the navy or pink I haven't decided yet. What's a good canvas bag without a monogram. L.L Bean monograms just about anything for only $6 or free if you have an L.L Bean Visa card. I for sure plan to have mine monogrammed.

Nine// Ralph Lauren Classic-Fit Polo Shirt

Not a lot of polo shirts in my closet which is pretty sad because their simple and casual. I need to get a bunch of these in a bunch of colors and all monogrammed of course. Ralph Lauren has always made the perfect classic polo but Lands End also makes a pretty good looking polo as well which can also be monogrammed.

Ten// Smathers & Branson Rainbow Fleet Needlepoint Belt in Navy

Who doesn't love sailboats? I know I do. I really like Smathers & Branson's belts. If I could afford it I would buy them all but sadly I can't. This Rainbow Fleet belt in navy is the one I want most. As we all know I'm a big sailor so a belt with sailboats on it is totally me.

Eleven// Lilly Pulitzer Westley Tunic

Like most girls I love Lilly Pulitzer I just can't get enough. She makes some of the best clothing in the most Darling prints! My wardrobe is lacking in tunics immensely so this is the perfect addition for Summer. I love the navy with white detail.

Twelve// Lilly Pulitzer Skipper Printed Popover

I'm a big big fan of the Vineyard Vines Shep Shirts. I love them , their a definite staple in my closet so it didn't surprise me that I fell in love with this popover. It's made of the perfect material in such a cute print. This will become a wardrobe staple of mine for sure.

Summer goals

Summer is a time for BBQ's and roasting marshmallows over a campfire. Drinking beers on the beach and mixing margaritas by the pool. Summer is a time to let loose and relax. For me at least the last thing I want to do in Summer is try to set goals for myself but it's well worth it.

Just like the tradition of creating new years goals that we all try to do I have Summer goals that I try to follow. Every Summer I create a set of goals for myself that become the things I strive for over the short Summer season.

This Summer I have a tall order to fill and it's not going to be easy to do a lot of these but I'm going to put in my best efforts. I can feel it guys! This is the year I do it all, the year I reach all my goals.

One// lose weight

Now I'm already pretty skinny so this isn't going to be an easy one. Summer is a time for fun and relaxing. For me it's a time to let loose and eat what I want and drink whatever suits my fancy. It's a no holds barred time of the year and I'm supposed to loose weight? Yes! I will not reveal my current weight but it's sufficient to say that it's pretty low. I have set myself a goal of losing 12 lbs this summer. That may not seem like a lot but when your eating and drinking everything you want it's hard to have self control.

Two// getting a new car

I currently drive a 2004 Toyota Sequoia in black. If you haven't ever seen a Sequoia it's a big SUV with third row seating. It's HUGE! At least I feel that way when I'm on the road and especially when I'm parking. I love SUV's and I can tell you that as of right now that's all I want to be driving. The problem though is because my car is so large it's a monster gas hog. I only get 13 miles to the gallon which is pretty crappy. My car also has numerous dents and part of my right front side is kinda in disrepair. This Summer I hope to save enough money to fix up my car and get it on the market. If I can get it fixed and sold for the right price I already have a list of cars I really want to look at. Some of these are a bit harder to find but it would be killer if I did.

The first car on my list is a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in either orange or turquoise (this is my dream car). Next on my list is a Chevrolet Caprice Classic. This car is a fun wagon style car that drives nice and has plenty of space. The older models came with wooden sides (this is the model I want). The third is a 4 door Jeep Rubicon is bright red. Ever since I was a kid I wanted a jeep wrangler but as I got older and I discovered the Rubicon I fell in love. The Rubicon is still built like and just as open as the Wrangler but has more space. It's perfect for someone like me who loves having plenty of open space.

Three// Pull all A's in my classes. I know what your thinking, CLASSES? In Summer?!!!! Yes as I have mentioned before I am taking Summer classes. By doing this I will hopefully graduate the end of next year if everything goes well. Now these classes aren't particularly hard but they do take up a fair amount of time to do the work right. That said I really need to pull good grades in order to have a good base to work from. You see when I left Susquehanna University I had a low GPA due to my "mistakes". When I started here my GPA went to zero, which is awesome! This means I start over and get the opportunity to do it all over again the right way this time. The other major plus here is that I had over 27 credits transfer from SU which is what is really helping me graduate on time.

Four// Becoming more flexible. My body although very skinny is not flexible at all. I can't even stand up and touch my toes. What I want out of this summer is to really get into yoga and become really flexible. My goal is that by the end of the summer I can do a full split...I know it's not easy.

Do any of you have Summer goals?

Weekly Scoop

Sorry for getting this out so late but I had a looong night last night so I slept in pretty late. This week has been pretty uneventful aside from warm weather. I've been getting my tan on and I'm really happy to announce that my now base tan is pretty dark for only a few days in the sun. 

I'm still currently on the job hunt which is really bothering me because I'm supposed to be making a June 1st move in and I'm freaking out. I'm just going to have to keep pushing and hope it all works out.

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The other day I was handed one of these in the sunflower butter and chocolate bars. Let me tell you this, it was the most delicious bar I have ever had. It didn't taste like someone was trying to pack a whole bunch of crap into it to boost energy like a power bar but instead it tasted really natural. You can really taste the sunflower butter which I really like. I'm a fan of health bars but most don't appeal to me because I just don't like the ingredients. This bar however tastes great and is really natural and good for you.

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I stumbled upon this tutorial a few days ago and I want to try this. It's a tutorial on how to make those gold tube bracelets we all see around so much. Now I have a bunch of these gold tube bracelets already but this tutorial seemed fun and easy so I need to try it sometime.

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I'm a few years late on this one but I think this is a great art concept. I came across this last night and Had to share it. This artist took the Cosmopolitan's P3 space and set up private booths. She asked people to write confessions on wooden boards which she hung up all around the space kind of like a Shinto shrine. She took the ones she liked and painted them on canvases and hung them around the space as well. I think it's interesting because everything is anonymous. If this was still around I would go and see it myself.

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I came across this on pinterest the other day and I've been searching for these ever since. Luckily for me thecollegeprepster had this listed in her "On my radar" today so I was able to locate where these came from. Now I haven't traveled in a while but the current passport cover I have could definitely use an update and what better than a monogrammed one?

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This is something I really want when it becomes available. What this is is a 3d makeup printer! That's right it prints wearable makeup like foundation, lipstick, eye shadow and blush. I think this concept is awesome because you can literally take a picture from anywhere on the internet, magazine or even take one yourself and create wearable makeup from the color of your choice. Supposedly It's only going to cost $300 which is a steal for what it will be able to do.

9 beauty products I can't live without

As much as I lust over new and amazing beauty products I'm not the kind of girl to go out and buy them all. I like to stick with my favorites because simply put, they work. I'm not a makeup or beauty guru by any means but I do like to think I know what I'm doing. I rely on mostly friends advice and reviews of products to determine what works for me. I always tend to have a lot of favorite products but there are only a select few that I always need to have...

1) Clinique perfectly real makeup // I don't really wear a lot of makeup especially not a heavy foundation. While I like to use a powder from time to time this is perfect for casual day to day makeup. It's sort of a mix between foundation and tinted moisturizer. This seems to give me even coverage that blends well with my uneven skin and doesn't feel heavy or look like I'm wearing makeup. I mean that's the point right? To blend skin and makeup to look as 1.

2) Burts Bees mango & orange body butter // I tend to have drier skin than most so I need to constantly keep my skin hydrated. Unfortunately I can't always strip down and apply moisturizer to my entire body. This stuff keeps my skin moisturized and smelling nice all day long. It goes on smooth and leaves my skin feeling silky soft.

3) Tigi catwalk strong mousse // My hair is very flat. It's so flat that I don't even need a flat iron to keep it straight. I like my hair to have lots of volume especially while I'm growing it longer as it's kinda short right now. The care I take in my hair is unreal. I'm always using masks and vitamin oils as I dye my hair on a monthly basis. I'm not the biggest fan of heavily saturated hair products that damage hair so you can imagine my relief to find something that doesn't do that. This mousse is perfect. It gives great lift while feeling very airy. It comes out very easily and doesn't leave your hair looking wet.

4) Chloe eau de perfume // I have a deviated septum which essentially means I can't smell. I can smell strong things among others but generally I can't smell well at all. I usually rely on the scent of others to let me know if something smells bad or a body product is too strong. This perfume however I can smell and It's just wonderful. I've been told It's not too strong which is nice and smells very feminine.

5) Clinique advanced concealer // I'm constantly grabbing for this whether it be a blemish on my face or a hickey on my neck this is my go to coverall. This concealer doesn't feel too cakey or powdery. It goes on smooth and blends well with your skin without having to use gobs of it. I even tested it once on my wrist tattoo and it covered it perfectly.

6) Smith's mocha rose lip balm // I just love lip balm. I keep some everywhere, my car, bureau, nightstand, bathroom counter and even in the pockets of my jackets. A lot of people tend to lean toward the Burts Bees products. Now while I do love the Burts Bees line of lip balms and stains I love Smith's way more. 1 major difference I have noticed is that the Burts Bees lip balms melt much easier in warm weather than the Smiths products do. I hate it when I open a tube of lip balm and it breaks apart all over my lips. I like the Smith's line of products because they come in a good but small variety of scents and they last. I go through them like crazy but that's because I'm constantly using it all day long. I prefer the mocha rose over the other scents but that's just me.

On a side note Smith's just came out with a mandarin lip balm that I'm just dying to try!

7)  Cetaphil skin cleanser // I don't like abrasive skin cleansers. I feel like they just hurt my sensitive skin more than they do good. This is my go to face wash because it's very gentle, non abrasive and most of all it works very well.

8) Fluoridex toothpaste // I know toothpaste how boring, right? Well let me tell you this is worth it. When I was younger I had braces. As a result my teeth were left very stained and a lot of enamel was gone. This toothpaste is prescription but it works wonders. It's specially formulated to help keep and strengthen what enamel you have left. It smells nice and leaves my mouth feeling minty fresh.

9) Urban Decay chill makeup setting spray // Living on the coast can be a nightmare for makeup. Especially when you live on the water because the ocean breeze just ruins hair and makeup. This stuff is amazing! It sprays on over your makeup in a non aerosol bottle which is nice. It doesn't leave your skin oily or sticky and doesn't feel heavy. It's the best makeup setting spray I have used to date and I plan to continue its use.

Yogurt, for breakfast

I'm going to start off by stating the facts. As much as I moan and groan getting out of bed every morning I am a morning person. I love to get up and watch the morning happen over a cup of coffee and some yogurt.

I decided I should share with you my healthy yogurt mix recipe because I love it so much!

What you'll need:

1. Plain Greek yogurt (I like Chobani)

2. Chia seeds

3. Bear naked honey almond granola

4. Organic honey

5). Fresh cut strawberries

What to do:

Fill a bowl with however much yogurt suits you. I only go about half way. Next take the chia seeds and mix in as much as you'd like. Repeat the last step for the honey almond granola. Next cover the top layer with strawberries. Drizzle honey over it all to finish it off.

10 facts about me

one/ My biggest fear is arachnophobia.

two/ I always have bandaids on me at all times.

three/ My favorite thing about my body is my eyes, my least favorite thing is my nose.

four/ I hate all fast food.

five/ I have an extreme fear of the dark

six/ My favorite food is pizza.

seven/ Sailing is my favorite sport.

eight/ My favorite TV show is Long Island Medium.

nine/ I prefer wine over beer.

ten/ I would rather drive an SUV than a convertible.