Sunday Social Linkup

Excited to linkup again and answer some fun questions to help you get to know me, and some other great bloggers, a little bit better!!

This week's questions:

1. What is your dream job?

Growing up I wanted to be a Supreme Court justice... Now, I've got the education, but I don't want to do anything anywhere close to that serious! LOL! Dream job would probably be something in the fashion world that gave me front row access to every Fashion Week in the world and VIP entrance to every fashion (and other) party! Can I just be Leandra Medine for a living??? haha

She's epic. Her blog is here. 

2. If you just won the lottery and didn't need to work for money, what would you do with your time?

Time, time, time. That's the trick, isn't it? As a busy mom of two very busy girls and a happy wife to a man who also loves adventures, the most precious commodity has long been time. The lottery would mean that hubs could quit the day job and do music full time and we would also squeeze in lots - LOTS - more travel! 

Weeks of unlimited time and plenty of unlimited funds to take the 9 year old on her dream trip to Bora Bora! Thanks, lottery! ;)

3. What piece of career advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?

Um... for now my career field is mom and blogger and my advice for those is the same as for life in general - don't be afraid to shine! And, seriously, it's so cliche, but life is so short. Embrace and welcome every opportunity and laugh, laugh, laugh. Most situations are just plain ridiculous if you take a second to step back and look at them objectively!  

4. What is your ideal "just for fun" job?

I can be Type A and LOVE to organize and straighten. It's kind of sick, but it would really be fun to do people's closets, you know? And, OMG, you would get to be super nosy at the same time, which would be a great bonus! LOL! My mom is the same and I adore her and don't get to see her very often, so we could "just for fun" this together and that would be even better! 

A little shoe/closet porn from Mariah Carey

5. What was your first "real" job?

OMG... this is a hard one. I grew up working in my dad's grocery store... I mean, for real. Hung around there, worked the register, worked in the deli, everything you can think of from a young age. Child labor laws much?? haha! My first real job of my own choosing was maybe a summer job at Mr. Gatti's in small town USA where I went to college. And, oh lordy, that was the best. It was a group of friends who only hired friends to work there. We kept a keg in the walk-in cooler, blasted rock music, ate unlimited free pizza. We smelled like pizza all the time but it was a college dream job come true!! 

All buffets, all the time.... 

Beeeeeer!!! (biebs wasn't around though, LOL!)

These linkups are so much fun! Thanks for stopping by! Hope you're having an amazing weekend! :D

Phillip Lim + Target coming soon!

Oh my goodness... I get really really excited about these guest designer collabs at Target! I've gotten some really awesome things over the years from Missoni, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, on and on, for ridiculously low prices!

The latest collaboration will feature designs from 3.1 Phillip Lim, a New York based industry darling known for his cutting edge and modern design aesthetic. The line launches September 15. If it's like previous collections, a lot of it will be available on Target's website at12:01am on 9/15 and is likely to incite some major frenzies! I promise you I'll be online at midnight and waiting! I love the stories of in-store drama that come from these launches!!  Haha!!

"Noon wardrobe" storyboard

This extensive collection will include more than 100 pieces including items in womenswear and menswear, shoes, purses and travel accessories. The price range will be from $19.99 to $59.99 for accessories and $19.99 to $299.99 for apparel. I'm so curious to see what the $300 pieces are like! Getting pretty fancy there, Target!

"Morning Wardrobe" storyboard

There are lots of pieces in the lookbook that look interesting! I am really digging the unusual leopard print and floral print items! Here are some of my favorites:

You can view the entire lookbook HERE. What pieces to you like at first glance?? Will you be in the crowd of crazies on the 15th fighting for your goodies?? I'll be sure to post reminders of the date on my Facebook page! Can't wait!

Allure Beauty Box: Fall Must Haves *COMING SOON!!*

Be sure to enter my June Blush Box giveaway worth $100 while you're here! 


Oh my goodness.... It's almost time for the next Allure Must Have box. This box will go on sale July 23rd at 12:01 PM EST and will sell out FAST. The April one sold out in less than 15 minutes! Cost is going to be $39.99 + shipping (I'm expecting it to be $10 or less) and will contain FULL-SIZE beauty products valued at $350!!!! 

The sale will be here, link won't work until it is live.

The box will include products from Schick, KMS, Neutrogena, Sally Hansen, RoC, Burt's Bees, La Roche-Posay, Simple Skin, Pixi, Redken, Carol's Daughter, Goldwell, Skintimate, Sation and Tibolli! 

I've LOVED my April box and have used SOooo much of it! So excited for this one!! 

Delicate Necklace Lovin'

Ahh..... summer clothes! Woot!! And how to best accessorize all the cute maxi dresses and tank tops?? I love a big chunky statement necklace as much as the next girl but have always been partial to a delicate chain with a small charm or pendant. Love them all year round, but I think they are especially pretty on bare sun-kissed skin (or sunscreened and freckled skin, as the case may be... haha)!

Here are a few of my favorites!

Tiny fleur de lis. Can't remember who designed this one... I think I bought it from a Rue La La sample sale. It's brass, and starting to tarnish a bit, which makes it even better! ;)

Fakey fake fake piece of jewelry purchased by my 7 year old at her school Christmas shopping stand. She bought me the most expensive item in the store ($18 I think?) which was absolutely precious. I've worn it so many times because, I mean, come on, how can you NOT?? :)

Pave diamond and gold fleur de lis, Christmas gift from the hubs from Davis Jewelers. So delicate and sweet! And I love anything fleur de lis since - move over New Orleans! - it's a city symbol for Louisville!

Pave diamond initial necklace from Royal Fine Jewelers. Another gift from the hubs! :)

Kentucky and Arkansas charms by Maya Brenner. My heart is split pretty evenly between the two, and I love wearing them both at once!

Live Green necklace, also by Maya Brenner. Purchase this one at Macy's flagship in NYC a few years ago, doesn't look to still be available.

Sterling silver cross double pendant, purchased by my mom for me at an estate sale in Arkansas. Looooove. Love these. I've always thought they must have some dark, sketchy story that I will never know! SO unique and one of my very, very fave pieces of jewelry!

This post has had me shopping around this morning for new pieces I might need! Haha! Here are some I've seen already that I love!

Bicoastal Necklace by Maya Brenner. How cute is this? Too bad my only CA and GA affiliations are as a visitor! ;)

Stella & Dot makes so many adorable things, my next purchase will probably come from here!

But, wait, I've always said I'm not a jewelry girl... ;)