BANANA REPUBLIC BOMBSHELLS

Let's try this again... was 90% done with this post when it disappeared... $%^#

Nice Saturday mornings consist of breakfast, coffee and blogging... in my book at least. The hubs is running in a 10k race this morning while I am holding the fort down at home. This race is one of many events that take place leading up to.... DERBY! If you have never come to Louisville and attended Derby before then you need to.

Last night...

This morning.... amazing what makeup can do , Ladies!

Last night's plans didn't pan out exactly as intended, but we did end up having a late dinner to celebrate the hubs' recent promotion. Yay, so proud! I rocked this sweater tank and shimmery trumpet skirt, both from Banana Republic. The sweater tank was a whopping $5 and the skirt was $8. SWEAR. BR not only has beautiful and well crafted clothing but they also have an amazing clearance section with additional mark downs all.the.time. Yes, not everything I own is from Forever 21 ;)

I found the skirt on BR's website here. I'll pat myself on the back because this bad boy was originally $98. SCORE! Online it is listed at $29 and although I do think this skirt is worth that, if you have a BR close by I think it would be worth stopping in to see if you could snag it for the killer price I got!

It is hard to see in the other pics, but the sweater tank has threads of silver throughout, perfectly complimenting the skirt. I actually got the sweater tank months ago and when I found this skirt the other day it was like a match made in fashion heaven! 

Notice a trend: Somervell Necklace by Stella & Dot. When you find a piece of jewelry this beautiful and versatile you can't help it! I'm in love and wear it all.the.time.

#sorryimnotsorry (insert Jimmy Fallon and JT hand motions here)

To get my waves I used this awesome waver by CHI. Every now and then ULTA will send out 20% off entire purchase coupons so, if you have time to wait and don't want to shell out the cash for this bad boy then sign up for coupons on their website! Totally worth the investment though. CHI products are AH-mazing.

Another repeat offender that I am not sorry about: Amelie Sparkle Bracelet by Stella & Dot. Love!

I'm working on better lighting and clarity of my full length photos so bear with me please!
(I am a nerd and looked up the proper use of that phrase and the words bare/bear, and I got it right. No, I do not want you to get naked with me, I want you to tolerate me. Ha!)

And another S&D staple of mine, the Aurora Cocktail Ring. Now this ring, oh this ring... stunning basically!

Topped everything off with my lovely faux leather jacket from Forever 21. Bad ass in my opinion. Also warm and comfy!

Time to get my workout on!

xoxo MaryBeth

AHHH... FRIDAY

Oh Friday, I didn't think you would come soon enough! We have been SLAMMED at work lately and this week has exhausted me! The hubs was nice enough to make me dinner the other night and it.was.good. Russet potatoes, green beans and Salmon. Mmm....

My other meals this week have mostly consisted of soup because I was feeling a bit under the weather. On my soup run after work last night I came across this beauty at Earth Fare and decided that after passing it up on Wednesday that I had to try it out. Pumpkin Salsa!! I know it sounds a little strange, but it's worth a shot! Some ideas I have in store for this magic in a jar is on top of eggs, scooped up with traditional chips, scooped up with some sweet potato chips and lastly, plopping some on top of a sweet potato. We shall see. Earth Fare was selling some special pumpkin corn chips next to them as a match, but I passed on those. 

The hubs and I went to the UofL home opener for football on Sunday and man was it a scorcher! Holy Heck! A beer and lots of water got us through, ha! It was a great game though, and everyone in the stands were pumped up!

Some goodies from our local sports shop! 

The team coming out on to the field!

Love

Some other looks from the week: Victoria's Secret Pink top from the clearance rack (score), jean shorts from Forever21 from about three years ago and my awesome Birkenstock knock off's. They are so old I honestly can't even remember where I got them from! The great thing about jean shorts and these kind of sandals, in my opinion, is that the older they are the better looking and better fitting they get!

Girl's Dinner night! First week of every month we are setting aside one night to get together and take turns hosting dinner. It has been amazing so far! 

This Forever21 dress is about five years old and I.love.it. It has stood the test of time and is gorgeous! Added my Christina Link Bracelet to add just a touch of glam.

I used my CHI Waver for this look. Super easy and super cute! And luckily Ulta is having a 20% off promo right now, which can be used online too! It ends tomorrow so hurry up and take advantage of it if you are in need of any beauty products. They run this promo repeatedly, I just have no idea when the next one will be. Any bit helps when buying CHI products. I do love them to death, but they can be pricey!

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What are your plans for this fabulous weekend?! 

xoxo MaryBeth