I was doing such a good job! I was blogging away, posting 5 days a week and starting to plan in advance so I knew what I would be posting about next week.. AND THEN life kinda turned upside down. 


Last week started off calm.. but before I knew it there were job interviews, too many drinks, crazy puppies, and a broken computer charger. 


Well, I am happy to tell you that this week there is a NEW JOB, a still crazy puppy, a borrowed computer  charger, and a very happy Sami! 


More on the new job later but today was my first day and it was awesome! I am loving every minute of it and no it's not because I get to write down fun things in this perfect little gem I got last week :)




If I've learned anything it's that patience is truly a blessing. When things are bad.. give it enough time and they will turn right back around for you! 


I'll be back tomorrow with Pinteresting Wednesdays but until then I leave you with this adorable little butthead sweetheart..


P.S. I am officially over The Bachelor. Ben is such a complete idiot. Thank god for Ashley that she picked that little piece of heaven J.P. over him because he is a snooze fest. Let's face it ladies, he is going to pick that god awful model and they will probably stay together for all of 10 seconds. LAME. 

Today I am going to link-up with The Vintage Apple for Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesdays! 
For as long as I can remember I have always loved anything and everything leopard and I couldn't be happier that it is now considered a neutral pattern that can be worn with anything. My favorite leopard things are accessories that can add a fun piece to any outfit, but let's face it I will wear anything with those gorgeous brown and black spots. Don't worry though, I know how much leopard is fun and stylish and how much is overkill ;)

I have had a love affair going with Zac Posen since the moment I saw him... and then I saw his clothes. Not only is he gorgeous but his clothing is beautiful and can make any women feel incredible. 




Posen was only 21 when he launched his namesake line. That was in 2002 and just eight years later he launched his lower priced line Z-spoke in order to reach a wider market. Last year, he opened his very first store, previously being sold at Bergdorfs, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and Intermix. Posen collaborated with Target in 2010 for a very successful women's line. Posen employed both his Mother and sister to work on his business team. 


His clothing is romantic, tailored, and clean. He knows how to work with fabric to reveal a woman's curves and figure and are sexy without being too revealing. Posen understands femininity in a way that most male designers don't quite get. It's not surprising that he has success has come quickly and is surely not going to fade anytime soon.


Work from Spring 2012 Ready to Wear:










There is no way that a woman could put on any of these dress and not feel gorgeous.


Posen has a booming celebrity clientele and his work is always featured during awards season. Both Rihanna and Reese Witherspoon are just two examples of Women in Hollywood that are often seen in Posen's work. 


Celebrities in Zac Posen:


As I continue to feature a Designer of the Week I would love to have suggestions as to which designers you would love to see! Have a wonderful Tuesday lovies :)

So I mentioned on Thursday that I was hoping to have a surprise for ya'll today! Well I do. Over the weekend I adopted a DOG! 


Her name is Lily, and she is the sweetest little angel I ever could have asked for!




I adopted her from a Chihuaha Rescue here in Colorado. She is a little over a year old and is a Chihuaha and Miniature Pinscher mix that weighs about seven pounds. She spent the first year of her life cooped up in a dog pen with a bunch of other dogs until the Humane Society saved her and eventually handed her over to the rescue. 






She is very timid and sweet and wants to spend most of her time curled up next you, which I love! I can already tell she is going to be the perfect little companion. Yesterday we even went on our first walk and she did pretty well! She is very long and skinny and has been wrapped up in a shirt or sweater most of the time because I hate to see her shiver.

Ya'll I love Birchbox. Well, more so I love beauty samples. I used to get giddy when I went to Sephora and the sales girl asked me if I wanted her to throw in a few samples. My answer was always yes. Now I get giddy when I see my favorite pink box in my mailbox!


January's Birchbox did not dissapoint! By the wayyy, I apologize in advance for these iPhone pictures. I was too lazy to charge my camera. Atleast you get to see how pretty my duvet cover is ;)




My favorite item was the Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner. The color is called Peacock and is a gorgeous deep blue/teal! I actually love to wear a colored liner on my lower lid because it helps my eyes pop when I don't want to wear eyeshadow. They are not kidding about the waterproof! I tried it on my hand and after letting it sit for a few seconds it would not budge without soap and water. The best part? This gem is actually FULL SIZE!






I also recieved a sample of Juicy Couture's Viva La Juicy perfume. I have used this perfume in the past and I adore it! I will definitely be throwing this in my purse for when I need a last minute spritz.


Next up is Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash. I used this with my obsession Clarisonic and I really loved how much lather it has. My face was squeaky clean when I rinsed it off and felt great! I'll continue to use the sample and if my skin doesn't do anything crazy I may order the full-size because I've got points to use. Points? Yes, that's right. Everytime you get a Birchbox you get points that you can use towards a discount off of the full-size items.




I also got VMV Hypoallergenic's Re-Everything: Face-Hand-Body Lotion. This is a very light, non-scented lotion. It's great because you can use it anywhere on the body. I will most likely throw this in my purse and use it on my hands because they are super dry in the winter but I cannot stand the feeling of greasy lotion. This one is not!




Last but not least, a mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Lara Bar. This thing was so stinking cute and I didn't mind the flavor. Plus they are made in Denver, Colorado and I love to support anything local!


For $10, this a great little monthly gift to yourself! However, I was just informed that they now have a waitlist. Make sure you go give them your email address so you can find out when they are available again!


Happy Friday lovies! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend :)

I Confess... I had a mini freak-out when I won Stephanie's Giveaway on Tuesday! I never win anything and I was SO excited!

Today I would like to show you the beautiful work that is Alexander McQueen. 


Alexander McQueen created his namesake fashion line in Britain in the 90's. He was the primary designer  for the line until is untimely death in 2010. Sarah Burton has since taken over and created the amazing wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton. 




McQueen is famous for his incredible tailoring and his provacative fashion shows. He was the youngest designer to ever recieve the award for British Designer of the Year and he later recieved the CFDA award for International Designer of the Year. McQueen also spent time in the 2000's designing for Givenchy. His designs are aggressively tailored yet romantic and are always aesthetically interesting. 
One of McQueen's last big successes were his 10 inch stillettos that were worn by Lady Gaga. 
After his death, his collections were given an incredible exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.  
Here are several examples of his work that were featured:






You cannot deny that McQueen had an incredible vision and unbelievable creativy. His designs make you think outside the box, a charactertistic of all amazing fashion designers. 


Something that is also very important for successful designers is to have designs that can translate to a red-carpet and McQueen does this beautifully. 
Celebrities in McQueen:

Today I am doing my very first link-up! I am linking up with the gorggg Raven who you can check out here!


First I will reveal my one and only tattoo! It is a Woodland Violet that is located on my foot. I got it during freshman year of college and it is the flower of the sorority I was in, Alpha Delta Pi. I love the colors and I still love the tattoo but I have to admit it was a bit of a rash decision. My mom took me to a tattoo shop and I knew I wanted a flower and with the sorority being such a huge part of my life, I just sort of went with it!