weekend reflection.

Welp. This weekend has been a journey. On Friday, I lost my iPhone. Yes- it was tragic. No- I didn't have insurance. Yes- I cried like a woman at a funeral. It was not pleasant. We (my wonderful Logan & I) searched for hours. It's gone gone. So I was phone-less for about a day. And then I realized that just wasn't going to work so I went and bought another. Luckily, we had an upgrade available so it wasn't a huge mess of money I lost. 

So now I'm on the hunt for a new case since, obviously, my Tory Burch case was on my phone. I've been browsing the internet and have found a couple:

Left to Right:

Tory Burch Hardshell iPhone Case in British Khaki Snake

Tory Burch Kipp Silicone iPhone Case in Golden Yellow

Rebecca Minkoff Cheetah iPhone Case

I guess I'm partial to Tory Burch, because the first two are my faves, I believe. What do y'all think?

Libby Edelman Alpha Gold Flats

I found these shoes this weekend. A line from Sam Edelman, Libby Edelman, and they were on major sale... $16. Yeah, I know. Thank you TJ Maxx! I can't wait to break these out this fall.

Urban Decay Vintage Eyeshadow in Half Baked

Did you guys get the memo about the huge Urban Decay sale going on right now? I did, and you bet I hopped right on to take advantage of it. I just cleaned out my makeup collection so I limited myself to one eyeshadow... TOPS! I chose Half Baked. It's nothing new & has appeared in tons of their palettes, including Naked. I've really been wanting a good gold-ish/bronze anyway. And it was only $9!

I'm kicking off my week the best way: Catching up on TV, maybe a trip to the gym. Later tonight I have a Stella & Dot show. I'm so excited!

Have a great Monday!

-T

it's my birthday!

Well, actually, yesterday was... but I'm late at blogging (as per usual).

I've basically celebrated all week: 

**Monday at Nama with my girlfriends

**Tuesday by hitting my goal with Stella and Dot (while earning $550 in free jewels for me!)

**Yesterday with my fam, my love, and a large piece of strawberry cake (again, as per usual)

**...and today with a manicure and lots of friends (we have a leader retreat this weekend at church).

I have gotten my cake, and I ate a dang whole lot of it, too!

Hope you all have a happy weekend!

-T

PS- Wondering about the random mirror pic? It's the first picture of my 19 year old self... Made sense to me.

July Faves.

I seriously can't even believe that it is August, but I sure ain't complaining. My birthday is in August... (in three days, actually...) July was super busy but super fun. Lots of camps, lots of laughs, and lots of growing with the Lord. July sure was good to me.

Make-up: 

MAC Eyeshadow in Retrospeck

I recently put this shadow in a traveling quad palette and I've probably used it 20 out of the 31 days. It's the prettiest shimmer that just gives your lids a sheen instead of a hard opaque color. I have fallen in love with it.

Song: 

"Paris in June" by Johnnyswim

Thanks to my best gal, Erin, Johnnyswim has been playing non-stop in my room.

Nail Polish:

Revlon Colorstay in "Indigo Night"

This color is ah-mazing. I've never been a fan of blue nails but this bright hue was so cute this July. I really liked it on my toes the best. You need it.

TV Show:

This show reminds me a ton of Big Brother but funnier. Everything is controlled by the viewers and they have to do the silliest things. (One week they had to walk backwards for 24hrs, this last week they had to talk like parrots!) I don't know. I just think it's a lot better than Big Brother- it doesn't seem as mean. Does that make sense?

Memory: 

I have two. Louisiana + Elrod Falls

This was my first trip to LA, ever. I loved it so much. Being with friends, working on a pal's church all week and then treating ourselves to fun in the French Market before the week came to a close. Louisiana has stolen my heart. I need to get back there.

One day, Logan and I were on our way home and he took a turn onto a shady little road. He ended up leading us to a hidden waterfall tucked into the hills on good ol' TN. We climbed up and took some pics and then left. It was only about an hour, but just knowing that it was his plan to surprise me and take me somewhere special was so sweet to me. It's truly the little things.

XO

-T

neon + rose gold.

I was browsing Pinterest the other day and found this picture. I think the combo here is really inspiring, because it just so happens that I purchase my first rose gold pieces this weekend. So I thought I would share a little about them because...

1. Rose Gold is going to be huge this Fall. 

and

2. I'm in love with them! (and obviously that is the most important reason to y'all right...?)

As y'all know, I am a Stella & Dot stylist now, and almost two months in I'm still loving it all. I've ordered lots of samples. Some that I honestly don't really like, and some that I love. As always, I will never share something with y'all unless it's a love. Having said that...

Pyramid Studs, $29

I seriously love these things. They are perfect for everyday, just to add a little something.

I love the rose gold, obviously, but I really love the pyramid style. It makes me feel a little edgy. And with that price? What's not to love!

Tribute Bracelet, $36

Okay. I'll be honest. The only reason I bought this bracelet was to go with the earrings. But since I've gotten it, I drool every time I look at it! The picture does not do it justice! I love this on it's own. I love it stacked up my arm with other bracelets. I love it paired with rose gold, silver, or hematite. I can't stress how much you need (uhmmm..) YES! Need this piece!

Eventually I'd like to get this spiced up version of the Tribute:

Sparkly Bardot Spiral Bracelet, $59

(As seen on Emily Maynard in her latest People photoshoot with precious Jef!)

Are you into the rose gold trend as much as I am?

What's your favorite way to wear it?

xx,

T

music monday?

Here's is some music for your Monday.
You're welcome.

insta-lately.

I'm back from NOLA. Can you say best week of the whole summer?! I loved being able to bond and work with the people that went, some most already great friends of mine. We spent our days painting (and dancing around the room) and spent our nights over-indulging on homemade Louisiana meals. Saturday, we got to go into the French Quarter and play around. I was a smitten kitten.

God was definitely at work all week. I loved the fact that by me serving others, I was the one that was blessed in abundance. To God be the glory!

Louisiana lovin'... I don't know how many secret messages I painted on the walls before the first coat of paint went on. 

We had lunch in this quaint little place. It was super cute and I ate blackened alligator there. I must confess it may just be the best thing I've ever had...

And me and my girlfriends loved us some French Market! 

...And we discovered a cooler full of beads on the way home. Dress-up time while everyone else was asleep! 

Oh. and I got my hair cut.

Don't you just love the overly-spunky duck face? I do.

That's all...

For now.

Logan and I are kicking off our weekend with some time in the mountains- shopping, eating, and just being together. I'm in much need of that lately.

XX

-T

I'm home from camp! And it feels so good. We, my town and church family, are suffering a tragic loss of two precious boy's deaths this week. We had to break the news to the students while at camp, and although I have never seen something so sad, I've also never have felt the presence of God so closely. The students came together, leaning on each other and God for strength and comfort in their lack of understanding of His will.

I'm so proud of how those two young lives are absolutely changing that face of my town, Tennessee, and now, as MSNBC is covering their story, the nation with their stories! The family wishes to focus on the fact that both of the boys lived their lives for Jesus instead of the tragedy in hopes that others will be exposed to the gospel and accept Him as their own Savior! How powerful!

As a friend said, "God is good, all the time and the faith of two young boys and their families can cause mountains to move and hearts to confess."

Praying for the Winsteads and the Lynams. Noah and Nate, you will never be forgotten. 

Please forgive the lack of posting that is to come.

Preparing myself for the weekend, where about me and 5 or 6 of my friends will be the epitome of a camp "counselors" for the children that knew Nate and Noah so well. Prayers would be appreciated.