Weekend update

I hope you all had a fabulous holiday weekend like I did!

I headed to Des Moines on Thursday so that I could assist Jessica with some last minute touches for the wedding.

The rehearsal dinner on Friday was the definition of perfection.

[the stunning couple, Jessie &Nate]

[me &the gorgeous bride(my.bff), Jessica]

Wedding on Saturday after we got our hair &makeup done (obvs)

Oh, makeup was done by the incredible Patrick of Vanity &Glamour Cosmetics

Seriously, if your in Des Moines needing makeup, he's amazing & the makeup is beyond wonderful.

Products are also available for purchase on the website!

[fresh makeup!]

I cannot wait to see the photographer's pictures of the wedding.

The reception was a blast.
I spent 99% of the time on the dance floor.

I got back to Sioux City on Sunday and spent the rest of my weekend riding my motorcycle!

I struggled a bit on Sunday, but practice makes perfect.

So What! Wednesday

It's that time of the week again!  So link up with Life After I "Dew" for SWW!

This week, I am saying SO WHAT! if:

• I'm a bridesmaid in my bff's wedding this weekend and HAD to eat a big bowl of Red Velvet ice cream last night (my dress is a little big anyways!)
• I'm slightly (okay, majorly) obsessed with my nail polish right now
• I'm extremely impressed with myself for creating this little Thank You card for Mom to send for her bridal shower...

• I'm kind of enjoying all the National Guard guys being in town, they're providing some pretty decent eye candy at work

• I left a few things in my Jeep last night that I had moved out of my townhouse, because I was just too flippin' lazy to empty it all for the 60th day in a row. [slight exaggeration]

[my empty townhouse, bye byee]

• I use [ ]'s wayy too much lately, I like it

• Today is my last working day of the week.  Helloooo five day weekend :)

What are youu saying SO WHAT! to this week?!

I'm blue, da ba dee da ba die... [ombre nails!]

I've been lusting the ombre nail look for quite some time.  Not just any ombre though, BLUE.

Currently, I have this serious obsession with all things navy.  Please, don't ask why.

Check out these stunnin' finga tips.

[ HIMYM in the background :) ]

Created with polishes from Essie & Sinful Colors.

From pinky to thumb: Essie 'Coat Azure' with Sinful 'Social Ladder'

Essie 'Coat Azure'

Sinful 'Midnight Blue'

Essie 'Midnight Cami' with Sinful 'Hottie'

Essie 'Midnight Cami'

Top coat on all - Sinful 'Top Shine'

My mom attempted to do a pink ombre look, but it didn't work out as well.

However, I love, love, looove mine.  :)

You know, I can take you straight to heaven if you let me

This sums up my weekend.

Homemade body scrubs, made by moi, for my gorgeous bff's bridal shower.

Our 2nd choice outfits for the bachelorette party, courtesy of F21.

Seriously, who would wear these IN PUBLIC?!

My F21 purchases ended up being the hot pink dress, that little leopard number seen in the fitting room, and a locket necklace.

Unfortunately, we arrived at the mall with less than an hour to shop, so I didn't make it to Sephora, booooo.

OOTD: Bachelorette Party

[lovely locket necklace]

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

Lyrics: Hollywood Undead - Levitate

Road Trip

Tomorrow after work I will be venturing to West Des Moines to visit my bff, Jessica, and attend her bridal shower/bachelorette party!  I haven't even seen Jess since December and that was just passing through on my way to Chicago. :(

West Des Moines definitely has much better shopping and I've been planning out my purchases already!  :)

From Forever 21...

[purchase]

[purchase]

[purchase]

And some lovely items from Sephora, perhaps?

[Tarte for True Blood Natural Cheek Stain]

NARS blush

[MUFE Aqua Cream]

[in Warm Beige]

I'll let you know what I end up purchasing!

What's on your wish list right now?

So What Wednesday!

I'm linking up again with Shannon from "Life After I "Dew"" for SWW!

This week, I'm saying SO WHAT! if:

• I'm super dehydrated today because I may or may not have drank nearly 1/2 a bottle of Belvedere last night (while packing up my townhouse)
• I feel like I can lift heavier boxes while drinking (see! it was beneficial)
• I'm having terrible luck in the male department lately (meaning I'm making not-so-good decisions).  Seriously guys, get it together.
• I'm craving a new cell phone with a real plan... but I know that this Straight Talk junk will have to do for a few more months.
• I stop at McDonald's for breakfast more than once a week to see the wonderful drive-thru man that helps to brighten my mornings. (Unfortunately, he was not working today, so I opted for a healthier breakfast &got the fruit & maple oatmeal.. it was surprisingly delish!)
• I usually order one two sausage burritos with hot sauce for breakfast...

What are you saying SO WHAT! to this week?

Swimming Hole

A raging thunderstorm passed through last night and caused damage all over the area.  (Not like we don't have enough to worry about as it is.)  We didn't think it hit our neighborhood very badly, although the sirens were going off for quite a while due to tremendous wind speeds.

However, we were greeted with this in our backyard this morning...

Oh, that's just our new swimming hole.  We're going to fill it up with some water & enjoy.

BTW, it's over 18 feet deep and 4 feet wide.

Okay, I lied.  It got filled in right away (with two dump truck loads of sand). 

But now, check out the location for our future swimming pool!