Five Friday Favorites

Yet another week has gone by, and now we are at the end of January... The month has flown by! It's been kind of a crazy week (what else is new?) but this time I mean like really crazy! Why? Read on...

1. I have been trying a new skin regimen, adding these two products over last weekend, and I'm definitely seeing a difference! I've also been getting facial peels at the Ulta salon, which have been helping. I just got a couple new moisturizing products in the mail from InstaNatural, so I'm excited to start adding those in. Yay for fresh, clear, toxin-free skin!

(And this is where the craziness starts...)

2. Tuesday I was sick with a cold, and even though I didn't want to be in class, we found out that our big project's due date was extended! A little happiness in the midst of a pile of tissues for sure. I took the afternoon off and rested and went to bed so early, exactly what I needed.

3. So I wake up on Wednesday feeling great, much much better, and I'm excited to face the day... until my car doesn't start. AAA came (bless them!) and my battery took a recharge after I drove it around town (thank goodness!). That whole ordeal, plus taking it to the shop just to have the battery re-checked, caused me to miss two classes, but I made it to my last one and at the end of it all managed to have a good day still. But man, that was not what I wanted to do on my first day over being sick! I don't know what caused my battery to die, but I'm just glad it took a recharge and all is good now.

4. I splurged (well, everything was marked down at a great price so splurged is a relative term!) and bought the bag I mentioned in this post, as well as a few others (shop similar Kenneth Cole here, and actual wallet here). When in Rome, rather, Stein Mart! 

5. In the midst of all this craziness, I've been missing Kyle. I just need a date night with my man to take away some of the stress! I'll see him soon to celebrate our 6-year anniversary (like what?!) but that seems so far away! 

SO that's been my crazy week, I hope you all have had a good one, and cheers to the weekend!

--Caroline

Pastel Bags & Striped Flats

I say it all the time at my Premier parties-- updating your accessories is the best way to stretch your wardrobe. Recently, I have been feeling like it might be time for a new handbag, something fun and new to update my outfits. I haven't purchased a new handbag in awhile, so I think I'm due for one! I'm loving all the pastel colors I'm seeing for spring, and I think a pastel handbag is just what I need. All of mine are great basic colors, but I need something fun yet versatile. 

Lime / White / Blue

Pink / Coral / Lilac

In addition, I have noticed just how much I've worn my leopard flats, which I was originally hesitant to buy. So now I'm wondering how a striped pair would manage in my closet... Pickings are a little slim right now (I'm very particular about the comfort level of shoes), but I'm hoping as summer approaches maybe we'll see more striped flats on the shelves! 

Navy Striped Flats / Red Striped Espadrilles

Black Stripes / Navy Striped Loafers

Is there anything you've been wanting to add to your closet lately? 

How often do you buy new bags and shoes?

--Caroline