Feeling the "Love"

Noun: An intense feeling of deep affection

For those of you who know me, you know that I am a "Valentine" baby so the word LOVE is literally in my DNA and everyday vocabulary. My mom still tells the story of how she had no idea that I was born on 2/14 until she was served her breakfast that included a paper heart on the tray that read "Happy Valentine's Day".

I am the kind of girl who's innocently window shopping and gets hit with cupid's arrow from across the mall and BOOM! it is love at first sight - see this blog from last year and you will know first hand what I mean. (whispering to self...please goodness don't let them think I am crazy!) LOL! Seriously a girl can have other loves than her main squeeze (hubby), family, friends, and furry children right? Here are some of some of my current summer must haves (loves) with the word LOVE in it.

Picture this little not so little beauty in a corner of a room as a reading nook, a pair of them on your back deck, or at the head of your dining table. Either way, she is definitely a conversation starter. BONUS - she comes in a plethora of colors!!

Queen of Love:

Never leave home with out it, lipgloss that is. This color is the perfect blend of the hot coral/peach and beachy look for everyday wear or over a lipliner and lipstick for more of a pucker look. I swear when I wear it this way, it instantly plumps my lips and transforms my kisser to super glam (aka Angelina Jolie).

M-A-C Cosmetics Lustreglass in Love Nectar:

What better way to adorn a room and let your quests and all who enter know that your home is filled with....LOVE!? This gem also makes a great wedding or baby gift. Tis the season after all. :)

Lemon "Love" Screen print:

Way to represent! These classic but yet trendy monogram bangles are a breath of fresh air for every summer outfit. They bring your basic shorts and tee to a whole new level.

Jess Loves Jewels:

What does the word LOVE mean to you? What's on your summer must have list?

Xo,
Jolynn

Love at first sight

Happy New Year all! We spent the holiday visiting our friends (and their adorable 7mo old twins) in Las Vegas. Most of you would go straight to the strip and casinos right? Not this girl, we headed to the Outlet mall! This mall is mainly clothing so of course the men were bored, but we did well with power shopping until.....we went into the Coach outlet. Have you ever set your eyes on something so beautiful that it was literally love at first sight? This was a moment where I am almost positive that I heard angels singing in the background (that could have been holiday music still playing over the store speakers) but I like to think otherwise. There she was, the most lovely turquoise patent leather handbag on the bottom of the clearance shelf just waiting for me to take her home. The Coach Outlet had it uber marked down and this day had an additional 20% off!!! How could I possibly day "No" to her! It was seriously a match made in heaven! I have a deal with myself not to make impulsive purchases over $100 so sadly I went back to the house without her. I could not stop talking about her and convinced myself there was a very suitable and practical reason why I should return the next day and take her home. My amazingly kind husband understood my moment of love at first sight with someone (thing) other than him and took me back there the next day. Lucky for me (and my new love) the 20% sale was still happening and she was right where I left her!!!! My first purchase of 2011 is posted below. Please share your experiences of "love at first sight" - would like to hear that I am not crazy! LOL!.


Xo,
Jolynn