Current Love: {Black Leather}

Hello, Lovelies. 

Let me just start by saying that I'm sorry for my hiatus from my blog last week. I really have no excuse, other than I was super busy. To my followers (what followers?), I'll do better!

To start the Monday off, I'd like to share with you my current obsession: black leather!

I'm seeing leathers in all the stores for fall. I'm on the hunt for a fabulous black leather dress. Because of my curves, it can't be a shift dress. It has to be fitted... the hunt shall continue. 

Here are some great pieces that I would LOVE to add to my wardrobe for the fall/winter:

From top to bottom: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 

Xo Lindsay

Friday Faves

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Favorite Summer Look of the Moment (But sooo ready for boots & sweaters): Neutrals

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Favorite Summer Movie: The Dark Knight Rises

Brad & I went to see the new Batman movie, and OMG, it was uh-ma-zing! I'm into super girly romantic comedies (or ro-cos, as Brad calls them), but this movie was so good. It's a must see!

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Favorite Quote of the Day

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Favorite New Blogger (Just Found): FiFi Cheek

She's a gorgeous wife & new mother / interior designer from Wilmington, NC. Check our her blog here! You'll LOVE!

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Favorite Summer Pastime (To wish summer away & bring on fall): Outdoor Fun

Games

Bike rides

Boating

(Can you tell I'm ready for fall?!)

Happy Friday, y'all! Enjoy your weekend!

Xo, Lindsay

Operation Slimdown

I'm sorry ahead of time- this post will be very boring inspiring.

I need to set in stone the fact that I'm trying to change my lifestyle. I have seriously gained 10 pounds this year... I say it's because I'm happy. However, I need to be happy and healthy, not happy and fat. 

This past Monday was the start of my new healthy lifestyle. 

And this is my new motto. I promised myself to work out at least 5 days per week. No matter how extensive the work out, I WILL do something. Monday, I did not work out at all, but I ate well. Tuesday & Wednesday I went for a run. Today, right after this post, I will go for another run, then do arms or legs when I get home. I plan on becoming someone who runs a lot! Runners are able to eat whatever they want and not gain weight. *Jealous* I also plan on doing more yoga.

As for my diet, no fast food! No sodas! VERY FEW carbs (this is what might be the death of me). Small dinners. Less sugar. Fewer processed foods.

My goal before my best friend's wedding, which is September 22, is to lose the 10 pounds I've gained this year. So doable! That gives me 7 more weeks. {I think I can. I think I can.}

I chose this sexy woman to inspire me. My body is similar to this. (Oh, don't worry... I'm not being conceited! My body is this + 15 pounds of fat and some cellulite!) It's similar in that I have a big butt and about those size boobs, and my stomach tends to stay flat through weight gain.

Poor Brad is the one that might be suffering during the first couple of weeks. I tend to get cranky when I'm hungry. Not only that, but he's stuck eating the healthy dinners I'll be making.

 Sorry for the dull post today.

Wish me luck! :)

Xo Lindsay

Celebrity Style {Olivia Palermo}

When I think 'fashionista' or 'style perfection', I think of Olivia Palermo. I often fantasize about celebrity closets, and I like to play a little game with myself: If I could have only one celebrity's closet, and have everything in my size, who would it be? Answer: Olivia Palermo, every time!

She is Queen of mixing prints and colors and does it flawlessly. I'm pretty sure if I tried to wear half of the outfits she wears, I'd look absolutely ridiculous, as though I am blind and have no idea what I'm doing. 

Here are just a few of her most amazing looks:

And not only is her style amazing, but check out her NYC apartment... Don't you want to be her for just one day??

Xo, Lindsay

Singing In The Rain

The weather forecast is not looking too promising this week... I tend to want to stay inside and be extremely lazy on rainy days. A little rainwear inspiration will help me get my to-do list accomplished, because, let's face it, who doesn't love some chic rainwear??

Here are some of my favorite rainy day looks:

And one great thing about this awful forecast... NO 90 DEGREE DAYS! YAY!

Xo, Lindsay