the one where I burn my neck with a curling iron... FOR REAL

No this is not a hickey that I am trying to cover up with the curling iron burn excuse. This is the real thing and OMG I want to cry. Prepare yourselves to listen to me whine, I promise it hurts worse than it looks :(

You know what else is happening? This. Currently I am icing my neck with organic blueberries. Getting some strange looks from co-workers as usual, but hey that's not new. 

{please ignore my jank hair today, I try not to straighten it during the week. And also ignore the stellar lighting in here. New office countdown is T-minus one month away. CAN.NOT.WAIT}

Back to the subject at hand. I am now convinced that the curling iron was invented as the devil's handiwork. I screamed out LOUD when I dropped it, causing my sis to think I was just really excited for Tuesday morning. False. It freaking HURT!

*Le sigh.*

Anyways, in other news for those of you little UK hotties looking for an adorbs dress for next football season, go grab you one at that store in Fayette Mall, I think it's called Alumni Hall? Anyways, how cute is this? I'll take one thanks. 

Also, I think we might need to have a talk with Sadie Belle. She's been hitting the sauce a little too much ever since the chocolate debacle of two weeks ago. Is my dog depressed? 

Have a great Tuesday chicas!

"what's your favorite color baby..."

BLUE AND WHITE!!

OK so if we are friends IRL you are probably laughing right now because you KNOW I am not exactly... the biggest sports fan ever- (as evidenced by my knowledge of "George" and "The Marcus Cousins") HOWEVER- I did go to UK, and dammit this is basketball country, and KENTUCKY and BASKETBALL= social highlight of the season. Seriously, people go NUTS for their basketball here, and LouLou would never want to be missing from such a social function. I wear my blue with the best of 'em (thankfully Express has embraced KY blue the past couple seasons!) and play quite the part of the Kentucky basketball fan. I even went to the SEC tournament for crying out loud... (never mind that I missed the final game to have drinks and blog in a bar...but whatever)

We had a big basketball weekend here in the Bluegrass and i am proud to say that UK is going to the Final Four baby! 

Shot time for all after the win over Ohio State Friday night! Sorry Katie, I still love ya!

And if you have not experienced Kentucky Basketball, this video does and excellent job of showing you just how nutso enthusiastic people are here! Everyone and their mom went to the airport last night to welcome the boys home. Everyone but LouLou that is ;) 

I must admit, that I very much enjoy what happens to Lexington when the Cats are doing well. It's like Mardi Gras... or spring break, but less ta-ta's are exposed. 

So in conclusion, I am sporting my UK blue (and even my UK blue lace panties, HA) for game day, and this is the one time of year you will actually find me paying attention!!

I'm such an awesome fan. 

;)

GO CATS!!

a trip down memory lane...

You ALL. I just had a serious moment when I discovered a folder of pics from senior year of college that I thought were LOST FOREVER! I had a couple of unfortunately traumatic experiences with losing all of my music and pic files but I found THESE and almost peed my pants! So many memories just started flooding back to me! OH College...you were SO SO fun! And you were SO SO long ago! AHHHHH! I am getting old!

I just picked a few of my favorites that reminded me of WHY I loved college so much. I assure you there are PLENTY more that I will NOT be posting haha. And yes I am aware that I look like a baby, it was almost 6 years ago for crying out loud!

21st birthdays... {mine to be exact} ;)

Sorority kidnaps...

Rollerskating Halloween date parties...

{I assure you, it IS as dangerous as it sounds}

best friends...

My awesome bed head...

{this happened on the reg. apparently I move around a lot in ma sleep}

Visits to see old friends!

House parties!

Late night pool games in Gatlinburg...

My little Leah Bear!

Jeff, I know you are secretly reading so this is for YOU! Spring Breaks in Cabo...

This made me laugh so much. I have no idea what is going on here... but you might recognize this guy from a few posts. Yep. That would be the Reed...

My sweet sweet sorority sisters...

I realize that probably no one besides me and the girls in these pics will give two cents about this post, but that is just fine! haha I just miss all of my college girlfriends so much! Can't WAIT until we are all reunited in April for Keeneland!!! Love you all my little pi lovelies! Those of you reading who are still in college, go pop a cocktail, turn on your best jams, head to the shower, get all prettied up and make LouLou proud tonight! That is an order.

xoxo

a little bit of this... & a little bit of that

{warning: extremely random}

1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little Court Court! Isn't she precious? I lived with this chic for the better part of a decade, until she moved in with hubs. Now I just shack on her couch occasionally! 

2. I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS to one of my best friends Ashley on her engagement! Ashley I couldn't be happier for you! You and Scott truly are so blessed to have each other and I can't wait to see that gorgeous sparkler in person! 

girls, check it out... isn't it gorgey? Sorry Ash, I had to! ;)

3. I am so hungry that I just ate a bag of croutons. No lie. 

4. I dreamt the other night I was in fact, performing live at a country music fair, impersonating Carrie Underwood. I woke up singing undo it, and feeling a fool. 

5. I have some exciting news... that I hope you will be happy about! But it isn't time to tell yet... and for the love don't you even let your minds think that I am with child. 

6. I am concerned that there is someone in Texas snatching up little blonde girls name Kristen because I haven't heard form that little chica in days! Maybe she is busy cuddling with that new handsome of hers...

7. I am borderline obsessed with my clarisonic that I got from the beautiful Shasta. My skin is freaking flawless these days! Drop what you are doing and go get one.

8. My sisters made it back from Spring Break 2k11 thank the good Lord. Although stories include 'a trip to the hospital', and a 'kidnapped by Jesus freaks' adventure. I'm seriously trying to get my sister to start blogging, you have to hear this story from her. All those in favor...?

{stole these from Hannah's FB. Becky doesn't have pics up...probably smart}

9. Sadie is recovering well from her attempted suicide and unplanned tummy tuck, she got her staples out yesterday. 

10. I rarely talk about blogs I design on here, just because I don't want to bore you all to tears with my little side business haha. But I gotta show you this one 1. because I think it turned out precious, and 2. Because my friend Dana is just the cutest thing I have ever seen. Check out her bloggy! She doesn't disappoint, promise! 

Happy Wednesday chicas! Have a fabulous week! 

Big Pimpin’ Spendin’ Cheese…

Hey girls, it's me Brooke! I was so honored that Loulou herself asked me to guest post on her blog that when she said I needed to take time out of my Laudy Daudy vacay to show her bloggies how to make 'Pimp Cups' I grabbed another brewski and poured my heart into this little number (e.g. forgive mis-spellings).

First you need a cup/wine glass of your choice.  I would suggest plastic but glass will work too.  I got mine at Target (the red BULLSEYE!) for $2.68.  See exhibit A.

Exhibit A:

Then you need spray paint.  Oil based!  Metallics (gold, silver, bronze) look especially pimp-esque!  Two light coats are better than one heavy coat!!!

Then a few dazzling “Sharpie Paint Markers”.  OIL BASED!  (The water based markers are sold in the adjacent display and can get mixed in so read the label!) This is what you’ll use to make your “logo.”  These markers are the priciest thing on the list so if you only want to splurge on one or two of these fine art utensils you can add more color with gemstones!!! 

After you have drawn your logo and made sure it’s DRY, it’s time to BEDAZZLE YOUR HEART OUT!

Several things will work for your pimp crystals.  Self-stick rhinestones are easy to apply but expensive.  A big package of jewels (that’s what she said) of the plastic variety is cheap and Elmer’s glue works like a charm!!! 

The bigger the gem stone the more it will try to slide out of place so a little trick is apply a SMALL amount of glue onto the cup… let it dry for a few (30) seconds then apply the jewel to the glue. 

AND WA-LAH!   You and Little John are homeys!  

Now go forth, and big pimp. Love...

"Hey where did you get that..."

Hey girls! Happy Wednesday! I had some duplicate questions from yesterdays post, so I thought it might be easier to answer them this way! 

I got my jeans from Express, couldn't find the image but click here to see them. They are my new favorite, and fit like a dream! Apparently they run small says the website. They are uber flattering, and I would highly recommend them. 

Next up, the boots. OOOh the boots. I am pretty sure that they are super hard to find. I got them last, maybe even 2 Christmas' ago. Sorry girls. But yes they are in fact, Jsimps. Happy Hunting! I know Jess has been after some of these for awhile. And if you play your cards right, maybe one day I will share a funny little story about Kristen and these boots with you too... haha

See Jessica even wears them too!

Speaking of Jessica Simpson, I was thinking about her Dukes of Hazard days earlier, and what a little hottie she was! I'll take a body like that please & thanks. 

I remember being obsessed with her at her Dessert line opening. I'm pretty sure I wanted that hair cut, but alas, could not achieve said volume. But that was before I knew about weaves... hmmm... perhaps I will take another stab at this look. I'll be sure to post my findings. 

Anyways. What else... oh the UK dress came from some store in the mall (the one down by Dicks for you Fayette Mall girls!) I cannot take credit for making it. Or that fluffy coozie. But darnit I bet I could make it! ;) But here is an idea- if you can't find a dress like that, whip up your own! It is identical in shape to this Vickies dress that I practically LIVE in in the summer. Just get one in your team's colors and iron on your team logo. Voila. Done and done.

 

On to the 'pimp cups'. I am going to have Miss Brooke come guest post and tell us how she made them tomorrow! 

And last but not least, for those of you asking about where you can find one of the boys from yesterdays post, email me. I'll get you in contact. HA HA. 

Have a great night girls!

Blonde and Blue.

That is right girls, CATlanta recap time! 

Friday morning, armed with adequate amounts of Skinny Girl margarita's and Louis Vuitton, the girls and I piled in SexyLexy and headed South!

Brooke and Emily led the way...

while I kept the excitement alive in the backseat. 

We went straight to a sports bar, packing our pimp cups to cheer on the CATS!

After we WON, the boys came and met us. Party party continues. 

Pretty girls!

After we cleaned up, ready to go out...

(Sara, Brooke, Emily, Jennifer and Moi)

I would like to point out that I now refer to these new shoes, as shoes by Satan. OMG, I have quite a tolerance for high heels but these are SO TALL, and have NO support! But then again they are from Forever 21... 

(I think the point of this picture at the time was because we love our new jeans?? Is that right Jenn?) ha

Day 2. Go Cats. 

Cats win again. We got out. I got to meet SO many fun people Saturday night including... 

Ace... remember him? He bought us shots.

AND the MOST exciting, I got to meet V from Sole Matters and Brittney from Running in High Heels! They are both adorably precious in person and so so sweet! I loved getting to meet you girls!! I am coming back for round 2! 

Annnd then this happened. 

Weekend = success!