Live Bands, Check!!

 

For me there's about nothing better than an awesome live band!  I think it is a combination of my personal love of all music and the environment that is so real and fun that comes with pretty much all GOOD live bands!   I think the all time best is when you show up at some bar, with no pre-knowledge of a live band or you don't know which band is coming on and then wow, it happens the band turns out to be incredible and your lame Thursday night turns into one you won;t be forgetting for some time!

Now before I jump the gun, unfortunately these awesome surprises don't always happen and although I support all types of musicians there are some that should probably stay in their garage!

 

I am definitely not prejudice to the type of music they play.. whether its some good honky-tonk, bluegrass, pure covers, Reggae, or just straight up jam band, if they're good and having fun, then so am I!

One of the best parts, (although there were probably a million) of my time I lived in Florence, was this AMAZING place called Bi Bop! And they had the BEST live bands, our favorite was a group of italian men who sang and looked like the Beatles, they were incredible!!

Here is a picture I took at Bi Bop of one of the many awesome live bands they had!

So go check out some of your own local bands! Since moving to a new part of town I have happily found a TON of great places that have live bands, and many of them run through the week!!

Happy Friday to all! And to all my loves headed to Jacksonville I wish I could be there, but have an extra drink for me!

Mom is on her way into town, so I am excited for a fun, and relaxing weekend with her, excited her to finally really see the Fall up here!

Live Bands, Check!!

 

For me there's about nothing better than an awesome live band!  I think it is a combination of my personal love of all music and the environment that is so real and fun that comes with pretty much all GOOD live bands!   I think the all time best is when you show up at some bar, with no pre-knowledge of a live band or you don't know which band is coming on and then wow, it happens the band turns out to be incredible and your lame Thursday night turns into one you won;t be forgetting for some time!

Now before I jump the gun, unfortunately these awesome surprises don't always happen and although I support all types of musicians there are some that should probably stay in their garage!

 

I am definitely not prejudice to the type of music they play.. whether its some good honky-tonk, bluegrass, pure covers, Reggae, or just straight up jam band, if they're good and having fun, then so am I!

One of the best parts, (although there were probably a million) of my time I lived in Florence, was this AMAZING place called Bi Bop! And they had the BEST live bands, our favorite was a group of italian men who sang and looked like the Beatles, they were incredible!!

Here is a picture I took at Bi Bop of one of the many awesome live bands they had!

So go check out some of your own local bands! Since moving to a new part of town I have happily found a TON of great places that have live bands, and many of them run through the week!!

Happy Friday to all! And to all my loves headed to Jacksonville I wish I could be there, but have an extra drink for me!

Mom is on her way into town, so I am excited for a fun, and relaxing weekend with her, excited her to finally really see the Fall up here!

Best and Worse of Halloween!

Many thanks to InStyle's Best Celebrity Halloween, I will add my own two cents on what I think of some of the stars Halloween costumes!

Probably one of my favorites out of those below!  I mean I may be bias because I absolutely LOVE Anne Hathaway, but I love how she is in "complete costume" without looking like a hooker! (no offense to the super slutty girls out there)

Now come on Scarlett, we can do better than this...

What a photo, Martha and the gorgeous Blake Lively!  Again I may be holding a bias because I adore Blake, but you can't argue that she does not look stunning!  Martha on the other hand.. love that you went ALL OUT, but lets stick with the talk show host and not the Grecian statues! 

I dare you to even TRY to guess who this is....

guessing...

Ya you will never get it.. that awful looking creature, is one of the most beautiful women of our time, Heidi Klum! I know..stunned, right!

In her defense, I'll say this: maybe after being so gorgeous all day everyday you just want to complete hide under awful make-up and costume for a change!

Ok I will say this, a tad bit short for the evening trick-or-treating with the kids, but Kate Beckinsale does look gorgeous!

Love the idea of red riding hood!

Another stunning women, covered by a hideous mask, I understand you may not want to get all dolled up just to take Apple around for some candy, but come Gwyneth you couldn't find a little bit more attractive mask...

N'SYNC with Kim K..wow if this isn't a picture!

For a change I am actually loving Kim's costume, I definitely think it hits her style and yet is still a full costume, her hair and make-up look great!

Couple Costumes...

So I completely understand the appeal of a couple costume, it makes you feel like your not the only one out there looking like an idiot and you have a reason for what you are wearing, due to your bf or gf who is next to you!

So I give props to Mariah and Nick, because not only are they rocking a couple's costume but its also much more creative then most.. although the cookie's around the ta-tas may be a little much...

And finally probably one of the worse, why you ask, no its not just because its a huge hairy beast, but its because of the gorgeous man that is hiding underneath this creature, that is Jake Gyllenhaal

Hope you all enjoyed my commentary..and I apologize if it was too offensive, but hey thats what a blog is all about..letting your own opinions be heard right!?!

Anyways I wish you all the Happiest of Halloween's and Best of luck on those costumes! Have fun and stay classy!

Best and Worse of Halloween!

Many thanks to InStyle's Best Celebrity Halloween, I will add my own two cents on what I think of some of the stars Halloween costumes!

Probably one of my favorites out of those below!  I mean I may be bias because I absolutely LOVE Anne Hathaway, but I love how she is in "complete costume" without looking like a hooker! (no offense to the super slutty girls out there)

Now come on Scarlett, we can do better than this...

What a photo, Martha and the gorgeous Blake Lively!  Again I may be holding a bias because I adore Blake, but you can't argue that she does not look stunning!  Martha on the other hand.. love that you went ALL OUT, but lets stick with the talk show host and not the Grecian statues! 

I dare you to even TRY to guess who this is....

guessing...

Ya you will never get it.. that awful looking creature, is one of the most beautiful women of our time, Heidi Klum! I know..stunned, right!

In her defense, I'll say this: maybe after being so gorgeous all day everyday you just want to complete hide under awful make-up and costume for a change!

Ok I will say this, a tad bit short for the evening trick-or-treating with the kids, but Kate Beckinsale does look gorgeous!

Love the idea of red riding hood!

Another stunning women, covered by a hideous mask, I understand you may not want to get all dolled up just to take Apple around for some candy, but come Gwyneth you couldn't find a little bit more attractive mask...

N'SYNC with Kim K..wow if this isn't a picture!

For a change I am actually loving Kim's costume, I definitely think it hits her style and yet is still a full costume, her hair and make-up look great!

Couple Costumes...

So I completely understand the appeal of a couple costume, it makes you feel like your not the only one out there looking like an idiot and you have a reason for what you are wearing, due to your bf or gf who is next to you!

So I give props to Mariah and Nick, because not only are they rocking a couple's costume but its also much more creative then most.. although the cookie's around the ta-tas may be a little much...

And finally probably one of the worse, why you ask, no its not just because its a huge hairy beast, but its because of the gorgeous man that is hiding underneath this creature, that is Jake Gyllenhaal

Hope you all enjoyed my commentary..and I apologize if it was too offensive, but hey thats what a blog is all about..letting your own opinions be heard right!?!

Anyways I wish you all the Happiest of Halloween's and Best of luck on those costumes! Have fun and stay classy!

Playing Dress Up!

In honor of Halloween, and don't worry if I can I will also be posting my favorite and NOT so favorite costumes closer to the holiday, I would like to honor one of my all time favorite childhood activities.. Playing Dress-Up!

Thankfully I only have one older sister, (otherwise if there was a younger brother I'm sure he would of been made to play as well) but for his sake there wasn't and my sister and I were the queens of dress up!  We would invite over all our neighborhood girlfriends and have HUGE dress up pictures!  Although I am sure my mother has millions of me back in the day I have found some others of some absolutely adorable children!

Here's to fun childhood memories!!

Love these two!! How adorable!

 Definitely reminds me of my sister and I! Love you sis!

Did any of you ever play dress up in the kitchen? or dress up home, where you dress up like adults and play "family" oh I'm sure some of you did..whether you like to admit it or not..

It's funny how when your a kid all you want to do is grow up as fast as possible, just for when you actually become an adult, you want the exact opposite!

Playing Dress Up!

In honor of Halloween, and don't worry if I can I will also be posting my favorite and NOT so favorite costumes closer to the holiday, I would like to honor one of my all time favorite childhood activities.. Playing Dress-Up!

Thankfully I only have one older sister, (otherwise if there was a younger brother I'm sure he would of been made to play as well) but for his sake there wasn't and my sister and I were the queens of dress up!  We would invite over all our neighborhood girlfriends and have HUGE dress up pictures!  Although I am sure my mother has millions of me back in the day I have found some others of some absolutely adorable children!

Here's to fun childhood memories!!

Love these two!! How adorable!

 Definitely reminds me of my sister and I! Love you sis!

Did any of you ever play dress up in the kitchen? or dress up home, where you dress up like adults and play "family" oh I'm sure some of you did..whether you like to admit it or not..

It's funny how when your a kid all you want to do is grow up as fast as possible, just for when you actually become an adult, you want the exact opposite!

What to Wear Wednesday (WTWW)

Brown & Black..is it a Yes or No?

For me it is a definite YES!  Since moving up to what some may call a "big" city I sadly had to leave much of my bright colored beach-y clothes back at home, especially was the temperatures dropped!  I quickly became a fan of tights, as I have mentioned in previous posts and pretty much lived in my black opaque pair!  This all being said black tights and black boots are great but what I found that I loved even more was my black tights matched with my brown boots!  This was my first experiment with the two so-called "contrasting" colors!

After many cold and deary months I ended up matching these colors up quite frequently!  I understand if not everyone is into the look, but maybe first try it with a camel color "brown" and black!

Here's a few looks that I adore!

The black dress and brown belt is a definite must for the business ladies!  I have even recently been adding my skinny brown belt to my black pencil skirt to dress it down a little plus add some unsuspecting contrast!  Of course this style only works with the right top, I love it with my chambray denim lightweight button down!

Here's a more classic way to try the look, and with no pressure on the right mix and match, because with this dress there's not much you can do to mess it up!  I love the contract between the obvious colors and the simple and eloquent lines of the dress!

Reese of course, she defines good style! She how she makes this style work even in the oh so casual look! 

And Ralph Lauren mixes the two colors is such a classic look, that really can work for anyone!


So give it a try, even if it's just that brown belt with your LBD! I promise after a few times of mixing and matching you'll get the hang of it and you too can make the most out of these to MUST colors for the fall and winter!

What to Wear Wednesday (WTWW)

Brown & Black..is it a Yes or No?

For me it is a definite YES!  Since moving up to what some may call a "big" city I sadly had to leave much of my bright colored beach-y clothes back at home, especially was the temperatures dropped!  I quickly became a fan of tights, as I have mentioned in previous posts and pretty much lived in my black opaque pair!  This all being said black tights and black boots are great but what I found that I loved even more was my black tights matched with my brown boots!  This was my first experiment with the two so-called "contrasting" colors!

After many cold and deary months I ended up matching these colors up quite frequently!  I understand if not everyone is into the look, but maybe first try it with a camel color "brown" and black!

Here's a few looks that I adore!

The black dress and brown belt is a definite must for the business ladies!  I have even recently been adding my skinny brown belt to my black pencil skirt to dress it down a little plus add some unsuspecting contrast!  Of course this style only works with the right top, I love it with my chambray denim lightweight button down!

Here's a more classic way to try the look, and with no pressure on the right mix and match, because with this dress there's not much you can do to mess it up!  I love the contract between the obvious colors and the simple and eloquent lines of the dress!

Reese of course, she defines good style! She how she makes this style work even in the oh so casual look! 

And Ralph Lauren mixes the two colors is such a classic look, that really can work for anyone!


So give it a try, even if it's just that brown belt with your LBD! I promise after a few times of mixing and matching you'll get the hang of it and you too can make the most out of these to MUST colors for the fall and winter!

little annoyances and really cool stuff!

Ok so I know its kinda one extreme to the next, but honestly I feel like that is how i've been feeling for the past few days!

We'll start with the bad and end with the good!

List of my current annoyances, and I apologize now if any of these things offend you..

1. Pass Aggressive people.. I know we can all become slightly like this at times, but people that for more often then not passive aggressive REALLY annoy me.. if your mad, angry, sad just say it..I don't mind hearing a hey 4-letter words 

2. People that do not understand which side to stand/ walk on escalators! I honestly think I may start to make signs that clearly state the following: Walk on the left, Stand on the RIGHT!

3. TV show Re-runs, especially after you have been waiting for the new episode all week.. nothing more disappointing

4. Soggy Cereal..nothing worse! 

5. Repetitive emails..don't know if you all experience this, but many times at the office I can receive the same email (minus a few word changes) about 10 times..

Ok so now on to the REALLY cool stuff!

1. When a friend or a stranger introduces you to really awesome new tunes!  As much as I think of myself as a "broad" loving music fan, I always love it when someone finds and introduces me to a new artist that I love!


2. Layers!! whether its lots of layers on a cake, or layering all those warm winter sweaters, I just love layers! (very random I know..but look at these lovely layered looks!)

And like I said..whats better than a layered chocolate cake!! 

3. Really cool coffee table books! Ya there's a ton out there, that one could categorize as cool, but when you come across a REALLY cool one, there's almost nothing like it!

So thats all for now.. I will continue to add to this list, as I am sure you all have many lists just like I do!  

Let those annoyances pass by you and enjoy those really cool things in your life..even if it seems like its the opposite at most times! Life is short, enjoy the cool stuff!

little annoyances and really cool stuff!

Ok so I know its kinda one extreme to the next, but honestly I feel like that is how i've been feeling for the past few days!

We'll start with the bad and end with the good!

List of my current annoyances, and I apologize now if any of these things offend you..

1. Pass Aggressive people.. I know we can all become slightly like this at times, but people that for more often then not passive aggressive REALLY annoy me.. if your mad, angry, sad just say it..I don't mind hearing a hey 4-letter words 

2. People that do not understand which side to stand/ walk on escalators! I honestly think I may start to make signs that clearly state the following: Walk on the left, Stand on the RIGHT!

3. TV show Re-runs, especially after you have been waiting for the new episode all week.. nothing more disappointing

4. Soggy Cereal..nothing worse! 

5. Repetitive emails..don't know if you all experience this, but many times at the office I can receive the same email (minus a few word changes) about 10 times..

Ok so now on to the REALLY cool stuff!

1. When a friend or a stranger introduces you to really awesome new tunes!  As much as I think of myself as a "broad" loving music fan, I always love it when someone finds and introduces me to a new artist that I love!


2. Layers!! whether its lots of layers on a cake, or layering all those warm winter sweaters, I just love layers! (very random I know..but look at these lovely layered looks!)

And like I said..whats better than a layered chocolate cake!! 

3. Really cool coffee table books! Ya there's a ton out there, that one could categorize as cool, but when you come across a REALLY cool one, there's almost nothing like it!

So thats all for now.. I will continue to add to this list, as I am sure you all have many lists just like I do!  

Let those annoyances pass by you and enjoy those really cool things in your life..even if it seems like its the opposite at most times! Life is short, enjoy the cool stuff!