B is for Beauty, Blogging and Babbling?

Body Souffle // Lid Smoothie  // Ciment Thermique // Blush  // Extreme Volume Mascara

Quadra Eye Shadow // Cuticle Remover // Hydrating Face Cream // Essie Polish 

OPI Nail Envy // Lip Stain

Every girl loves their beauty products and personally I love finding new products to try, not to mention that it gives me another reason to go out and buy new things. The older I get the more I seem to love everything beauty - whether it be skincare, makeup or hair - I am a sucker for it all. Which is why I wanted to share my beauty "go-to's" for all the suckers out there. Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to share your beauty tips, I'd love to hear.

Happy Belly, Happy Dad

Still scurrying around town to find the perfect Father's Day gift? Take a different approach this year by whipping up a Father's Day lunch/dinner that he'll never forget, after all when it comes to gift giving it's the thought that counts right? Father's Day is Sunday, which leaves you with not a whole lot of time to plan. Panicked yet?? Well, don't be. I have you covered. Below are 8 "Man-Food" approved dishes that your Dad will for sure love and will leave him begging for seconds! 

Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken

Fried Chicken Wings

Buttermilk-Brined Grilled Chicken

Easy Brunswick Stew

Sweet-and-Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wings

Chicken-Fried Steak

Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Burgers

Smoked Brisket

June Inspirations

being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative

I find inspiration anywhere and everywhere - from quotes to fashion to music. I love the feeling that I get when I come across a random photo that gives me that instant connection. I can't put my finger on exactly what inspires me - it varies, but all-in-all it's that simple connection that sparks the creativity within me and it's just a really cool feeling. Below are some photos that to you may look like random photos, but to me I find them inspirational.

 

Country Fashion and a Little Bit of Music

Last night - while we all relaxed on our couches - all of country music's biggest names gathered under one roof for the CMT Music Awards and it was one giant party. From the performances to the fashion, overall everything got an A+ in my book. Let's not forget that the CMTs are an awards show, with that being said here are the winners from last night for those who missed out...

Collaborative Video of the Year: 

"This Is How We Roll," Florida Georgia Line & Luke Bryan

Performance of the Year: 

"Oh No/ All Night Long," Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie

Male Video of the Year: 

"Doin' What She Likes," Blake Shelton

Breakthrough Video of the Year: 

"Wasting All These Tears," Cassadee Pope

Group Video of the Year: 

"Done," The Band Perry

Female Video of the Year: 

"Automatic," Miranda Lambert

Duo of the Year: 

Florida Georgia Line

Video of the Year: 

"See You Again," Carrie Underwood

Now let's get past all the music which leads us to the fashion. Decisions, decisions? You can pretty much always count on Carrie and Miranda to dress to impress when it comes to their fashion style, and they accomplished just that along with several others last night. From Kellie looking impeccable in purple to One Tree Hill's star Jana Kramer in her mermaid-like pink gown. Who knew that The Voice winner, Cassadee Pope could look so soft and feminine? Absolutely loved her coral two-piece ensemble. All of these girl's got it right and that is how they found their way into my top five.

Now on to the looks that caught our eyes for all the wrong reasons...

Too many exotic, unflattering, wild prints. Sorry ladies, there's always next year.

Monogram Must-Haves for the Summer

Here in the South, if there is anything that we like better than football, sweet tea and blessing people's hearts, it's our own initials. Everything from pillow cases to table cloths, not to mention all the jewelry and clothing in between. Which is why I have gathered up the Summer must-haves for all the monogram lovers out there like myself. 

Bikini // Sunglasses // Sandals // Beach Towel // Tervis  // Beach Bag

Start Your Day Off Smooth-'ie'

I am not much of a breakfast girl. Yes, I know it's the most important part of the day - calm down. When I have the time I love making fresh fruit smoothies instead of loading up on greasy biscuits and gravy...which I hate gravy so I wouldn't dare fix that to begin with. Smoothies are quick and being that they require very little preparation, keep your fridge stocked with fruit and you're ready to satisfy your taste-buds whenever. Not only are smoothies refreshing and give you that extra boost in the mornings, they also hold a lot of health benefits as well. So, if you're anything like me - always scurrying around in the mornings forgetting where anything and everything is in your house, sweating like a whore in church because of the fact you are scurrying around...reason being it just so happened you over slept and ignored your alarm clock um...like three times - then smoothies are in fact the way to go in the mornings. Here are ten great recipes to help you get out the door a little faster and on a healthier foot!

Banana-Strawberry

Mango-Strawberry

Jump-Start

Orange-Sunrise

Pineapple-Citrus

Tropical-Mango

Pomegranate-Berry

Double-Peach

Strawberry Mania

Chocolate-Banana