Most Wanted Monday - Vacay

Hi all! I hope you all had a good weekend. My weekend was all over the place. I am almost glad to have to head back to work already just to get a break from all the crazy - sort of. I prefer following routines but it is a habit I am trying desperately to break. Anywho...I sure could use a vacation right about now. How about you? Another snow storm is supposed to hit Tuesday. While I am slightly excited for snow, I would prefer to be dipping my toes in the ocean right about now. I have been spending way too much time looking at swim suits online and tropical destinations. The summer can't get here fast enough.

I guess I must have jumped on to the high waisted swim suit bandwagon because I am considering buying one (mainly because I think my tattoo looks a wee bit odd in a regular two piece with it's placement being slightly higher - tmi). Here are some of my favorites from this season:


1. Vivienne Bikini - Nasty Gal
2. Kicking It on the Coast - ModCloth
3. Huit Cleopatra Underwired Bikini - ASOS
4.Dotty Cathy Bikini - Anthropologie
5.Starshower Bikini - Anthropologie
6. Norma Kamali - Net-A-Porter
1 and 3 are my personal faves. Now all I need to do is find some time off and airfare...

Have a good day everyone!

Happy Birthday Mr.President!

Hi guys! Happy Tuesday to ya!! Do you know what today is? My favorite president OF ALL TIME's birthday - wahooo. Happy birthday Mr. Lincoln, without you the world would be a sadder place. Some people were put on this earth for very special things and he was one of them. In celebration of him I thought it would be fun to share some cool Lincoln items from around the interwebs - they would all make an awesome addition to my lead Lincoln head and Lincoln chia pet, tehehe.

1. Beeswax Abraham Lincoln Candle. || 2. Abe Lincoln Flared Mug. || 3. Abe Lincoln Quote - Coral/Aqua.
|| 4. "All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my Angel Mother" Abraham Lincoln quote. || 5. Abe Lincoln 6 oz Flask- Screen print on wood. || 6. Abraham Lincoln - Messenger Bag. || 7. Graphic Design Typography Print - "And in the end it's not the years in your life that count..." - Abraham Lincoln.

Have a great day everyone!

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Most Wanted Monday - Tattoos

Hi guys! Hope you all had a good and relaxing weekend, mine was just that. I had fun celebrating Brian's birthday with his family and then with friends in Chicago, saw my cousins, had sushi with my dad, and did a bit of gardening. Today is my dads birthday. I baked him a yummy angel food cake with mocha frosting - his personal fave :] I have more job hunting to do today, wahoo. Please send me some good vibes!

For today's Most Wanted Monday I thought it would be fun to show off some tattoos I have fallen in love with recently. My mother specifically told me she couldn't handle if I got another one this weekend, so of course I want another now (see my tattoo here). Just one on my inner arm, or maybe my thigh? Hmmmm. Obviously I don't have enough thought put in to it to get one...just yet.

Floral

1. Poppies - Sang Noir.


2. Orchids - Davie Hale.


3. Bouquet - Josh Cerny, formerly at Steady Tattoo. Now at Live Fast Die Young Tattoos.

Animals

4. Tattoo Commission - Nan Lawson.


5. Fox - Unsure of artist, found on Baked Fish's Photostream.


6. Bird/floral - Unsure of artist, found on Mariah is on Fire's photostream.
Not Katie's from Skunkyboy...but close-ish (?).

Cameo

7. Grandad cameo - Miguel Angel Tattoo.


8. Cameo - Katie's Pencil Box.
Basically - put some flowers, cute animals, and a vintage frame around it and - BAM! I kid, sort of. Looking to get some new ink, or have any recently acquired some? Let me know! I would love to see/hear about it :] Happy Monday y'all!

**If you know the artists of the tattoos above please let me know so that I can fix the links on my pinterest and credit them. I hate when people pin things without the proper links attached.

Most Wanted (Mother's)day

Hi all! Hope you had a beautiful weekend. Mine was spent with friends as it was my last official weekend before moving back home - eeep! Real world - here I come!! Anywho, when coming up with a Most Wanted Mondays list I realized that Mother's Day is in exactly one week - double eep! So in order to get myself in to gear for the big day I thought I would create a list of possibilities for all of you. Some of the items I have chosen are DIY projects and others are items which can still be purchased. Enjoy. Your mama deserves only the best :]

Start her day off right with breakfast in bed

1. Mother's Day Breakfast & Free Printables via Oh Happy Day.

2. Heart Shaped Egg Toast via Get Cooking.

3. Fun & Free Printables via Too Stinkin Cute.

Flowers next?

4. Succulents in Watering Can via AdelynSTONE.

5. Stenciled Mason Jar Vase via Oopsey Daisy.

6. Mum You Rock Succulent Terrarium via Still Lily.

7. Cupcake Bouquet via Culinary Couture.

Prezzie time!

8. Home is Where Mom is via Ant Design.

9. Mason Jar Photos via Ruffled Blog.

10. Custom Silhouette Necklace Medium Size via Lucky Me Beads.

11. I Love You Mother's Day Card via Quill and Fox.

12. Personalized Family Tree Pillow via Blue Leaf Botique.

All of the items posted above I feel could be easily recreated by hand and personalized...if not bought. I need to get to work on my mom's Mother's Day goodies pronto. This upcoming weekend is going to be hectic with moving, Brian's graduation, and Mother's Day. Have a great day everyone! Any special plans for your momma next Sunday?

Most Wanted Mondays - Swimwear

While pinning on pinterest last night I couldn't help but notice some very cute bathing suits for this season. Wanting a new swim suit myself I found myself drooling over multiple styles. Here are some of my top picks.

1. Freepeople - Floral Smocked Bandeau.

2. Anthropologie - Isometric Maillot.

3. Anthropologie - Retro Poppy Bikini.

4. Urban Outfitters - UO Mix & Match Bikini.

5. Pink Bow City - White & Mint Bow Bikini.

6. ShopBop - Dolly Bandeau.

7. ShopBop - Stud One Piece.

8. ShopBop - Blue Bell Bikini.

9. ShopBop - Zunzal Bungee Reversible Bikini.

10. NastyGal - Twisted Cutout Swimsuit.

I am pretty sure the last one from NastyGal is my favorite, however, I don't have that much $$$ to drop on a swimsuit. *sighhh. Oh well. Are you ready for swim season?

Most Wanted Mondays - Pop your collar

As many of you know I am a sucker for peterpan collars. However, I don't own any! *gasp. It is something I am working on changing, trust me. Here are some of my top picks for pretty collared items.

1. Sheinside - Yellow Slim Casual Empire Cotton Dress.

2. Sheinside - Slim lace collar cardigan Coat.

3. ModCloth - Steffy's Pros and Cons Dress.

4. ModCloth - Rally the Loops Dress.

5. ASOS - Nishe Chiffon Blouse with Bow Embroidery.

6. ASOS - Oasis Dress With Contrast Trim.

7. Nast Gal - Tied Crochet Dress - Crimson.

8. Nast Gal - High Rider Shirt.

9. Ruche - Seeing Spots Collar Blouse In Cream.

10. Ruche - Ashbury Crossing Top.

11. Sultry Affair - Peter Pan Layered Collar Necklace.

12. Sultry Affair - Peter Webbed Geometric Peter Pan Collar Necklace, Gold.

Thankfully, my birthday is in less than a month. Extensive wishlists have been created, haha. Joking. Sort of... Have a beautiful Monday everyone! Oh, also, I spoke with my friend Mike this morning who I am visiting in Japan and am beyond excited for the trip! I will have a post shortly showing you pieces of my last trip :]

Most Wanted Mondays - Metallic

Hi all! Hope your Monday is off to a good start. I don't have much to report other than my weekend was busy spent with friends and family - just how I like it. Other than that there isn't much new on my end. I need to start thinking about what to pack for my trip to japan!! Only 13 more days until I am off :]

For todays post all I have to say is - shine on.

1. ModCloth - Discotheque Savvy Dress.

2. ModCloth - Petunia Heel.

3. ModCloth - Proclaiming Pretty Dress.

4. ModCloth - For the Love of Gold Wedge.

5. ASOS - stylestalker Heavy Metallic Jacket.

6. ASOS - French Connection Graduated Spike Pendant.

7. ASOS - Warehouse Luxe Embellished Dress.

8. ASOS - Hammered Double Cuffs.

9. Nastgal - Wynona Bustier - Silver Sequin.

10. Nastgal - Wishbone Necklace.

11. Nastgal - Gold Dust Sequin Jacket.

12. Nastgal - On Point Necklace.

13. Nastgal - Heidi Sequin Dress.

Have a great day everyone! Be on the lookout for tomorrows Toy Army Tuesday, I am posting two of my personal favorite items from my collection.