Today is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Make it not just a good one but an amazing one.

I've already decided 2014 will be my year. I know we all say this on New Years but I am committed

to make this my year. My faith in god and everything is bigger and stronger now. I don't consider

myself religious, I consider myself spiritual in the sense that I believe in staying positive and letting 

go.And most importantly I believe in not judging others and believing in the impossible because everything is possible if we keep positive.

I am making my own list of things I want to improve on in 2014 but this was a fun simple one I

stumbled upon on Pinterest I felt we all can kind of relate to. Every year I make list of goals for

myself and I may not accomplish everything but when I look at the year that passed I see the 

difference in myself and feel better because I did accomplish certain things. And all this does is 

give me more confidence that I can accomplish even more the next year. So sit down and right

your list of goals.

Definitely !

I just got engaged to my best friend, I have a great job and successful career ahead of me, a caring family, a close-knit group of amazing friends, my good health, a home to go to every day, a bright

future ahead, my very own first apartment to decorate, a wedding to plan and my faith in god will

keep growing everyday letting my know a shift is coming and 2014 will be AWESOME !

This is the beginning of forever to me and I wish all of you a very Happy New Year !!!

P.S.

If any of you are looking for a book to help you keep positive I just started reading

Break Out by Joel Osteen last night and it's so good so far.

image source: my pinterest

A Little Inspiration . . .

Enough said ! You can dream all you want about accomplishing things but unless you get

out of bed and make things happen they're aren't going to magically occur. With hard work

comes a large payoff. It may take time but think of this way, this is something I have always

thought to feel better about where I'm at in life. "The harder your life is now the more fabulous

and great it will be later."

quote source: my pinterest

Gifts for the Fashion Blogger

1. BP. Floral Stone Frontal Necklace  |  2. Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Baker' Watch

3. Eat Blog Love Mug  |  4. Celfie T-Shirt  |  5. Brittany Fuson 2014 Planner

6. Chloe Eau de Parfum  |  7. Starbucks Gift Card  | 8. Hashtag Stud Earrings

Because we all have at least one fashionista or fashion blogger in our lives here are a couple of gift ideas. A t-shirt for the Instagram Selfie queen, a Starbucks gift card to keep the juices flowing for the blog ideas, or a chic Brittany Fuson Planner for the dedicated blogger.

Life Lately - I Said YES !

So this happened last week and I'm still not over it. I'm engaged ! After 7 years of dating he finally got the courage to pop the question, either that or I just annoyed him to the point of no return. Either way we're both happy and can't stop from calling each other fiancé, it's annoyingly adorable.

How did he do it you ask? Well see Jason is very how do we say hard headed and complicated in other words he's a man. I don't mean to men-bash but you will know why I say this in just a second. For the last year we've been talking about marriage and you know the future and what not. This whole time I thought we were on the same page. A week before he proposed I just asked him is there something holding you back because we seem so happy and both seem to want this but we were at a standstill. So I ask just asked is it the money or are you not ready. Guess what he said! "I'm not ready." Yup, he went there and I felt like a deflated balloon animal. My feelings and dream of a wedding in the nearby future went down the drain. For a week I gave him the attitude from hell. Oh don't sit there and act like you wouldn't have done that too! I mean come on the man I'm love with and have been talking about a specific future for the last year all of a sudden has cold feet. Crazy things were running through my head like its been seven years, how in seven years can he still have doubts?!

Anyways, turns out he had been planning this for months but didn't know what else to say to keep me from asking. Word of advice gentlemen DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT tell your long time girlfriend who you have clearly been talking about marriage with all of sudden say your not ready. Because not a lot of us have to the strength to stick around until you make up your mind, just sayin'.

On Monday 12/9/2013 we spent the day hanging out eating, watching tv, playing with the dogs a perfect day in my book. So, were just sitting down talking and he says are you still mad at me. And I say I'm not mad because honestly I was disappointed but I knew in my heart he would come around, well at least that's what I kept telling myself to keep sane. He says I have something to confess. As soon as I heard that started having heart palpitations like oh sh#$! He gets down on one very shaky knee, I kid you not I thought he was going to fall over at any moment. And he says "I lied I do want to marry you". I literally stared at the ring for a good two minutes before realizing like holy sh#$! he just proposed. After five minutes of us going back and forth not believing this was really happening we hug and kiss and he says "You see were not on the same page I'm chapters ahead of you". Awww queue the happy ugly tears.

I always knew this guy would propose like this. Make me question my sanity and why I'm with him to then give me the sweetest surprise ever so typical of him. That's my life lately and I'm so excited to be moving soon, starting a new chapter and bringing Wedding Wednesday's to the blog. Yes, finally I can blog about weddings without feeling all weird and stuff. Oh and I unblocked my pinterest wedding board, now everyone can see all I've been fantasizing for the past year that is now slowly going to come true : )

Pop, Fizz, Clink! - Holiday Party Dresses

1. Romantic At Heart Lace Dress  |  2. Enchanted Lace Fit & Flare Dress

3. Luxe Houndstooth Dress  |  4. Festive Sequined Mesh Dress

5. Bombshell Faux Leather Dress  |  6. Dazzling Darling Sequined Dress

Forever 21 has the cutest holiday party dresses on their site I just had to make this post. I kind want 

them all but my favorite is the Enchanted Lace Fit and Flare Dress that is available in Black and  Blue.

Gorgeous and affordable right up my alley. 

Gift Guide: The Tech Geek

1. Frends 'Taylor' Headphones  |  2. Headphone Caps: Gold, Tortoise, Black

3. Forever 21 Hello? Comic Book Case  |  4. CableDrop Multi Purpose Cable Clip

5.  The Selfie  |  6. Urban Outfitters USB Charger

7. Forever 21 Chocolate Bar Case  |  8. ModCloth IceCream Case

9. ModCloth Cat Phone Stand  |  10. Blossoms iPhone Battery Pack

So many people are into technology lately specifically iPhones that its so easy to get tech geeks
 gifts these days. You can get them funky Frends customizable headphones. Or for the Instgram
diva's you can get The Selfie device, which allows them more posing possibilities. 

The Mustache and the Tortoise

1. Forever 21 Playful Sequined Mustache Pullover  |  2.  Seven7 Polka Dot Skinny Jeans

3. Tortoise Crystal Drop Flower Pendant Necklace  |  4. Dr. Martens in Cherry Red

It's a rainy day here in NYC and I thought this would be a simple yet funky outfit to wear to work today.

Doc Marten's on rainy days are essential if you're not a rain boots fan. 

Happy Friday !

Its Sweatshirt Time !

1. Forever 21 Playful Sequins Mustache Pullover  |  2. Bailey 44  Mixed Media Sweatshirt

3. Nasty Gal Numph Mini Roar Knit  |  4. ModCloth Trickster Treat Sweater

5. River Island Floral Dolman Sweat  |  6. GoJane Harlequin-Garden Sweatshirt

Yes, unfortunately I referenced the Jersey Shore in this post title please don't think lowly of me 

but that show was entertaining at some points. Don't act like you didn't watch at least one episode

 even though you felt like you lost some brain cells during that hour. 

Enough about me and how I'm over reality television, lets talk about Fashion Sweatshirts. I love 

to dress comfortable and you can't get anymore comfy then in a sweatshirt. I just love that 

designers and retailers are now making them more fun to wear. Have a fancy date? You could 

easily wear the Baily 44 lace sleeve sweatshirt with a body conscious pencil skirt. And Viola !

It's Cyber Monday ! Time to Shop Save !

I'm sorry but I'd rather shop from the comfort of my own home or sitting comfortably at my office at work. Kudos to those of you that made it out to stores on Black Friday because you're brave. I like shopping in peace and I probably would have started a couple of fights if people started pushing me.

Here are some sales from our favorite retailers so get to SHOPPING !

Bloomingdales - 45% - 60% off everything plus 25% off some regular and sale price items.

ASOS - 30% off on everything (promo code: GIMMEMORE).

Nordstorm - 20% to 40% everything plus 40% off designer items.

Nasty Gal - 30% off everything.

Forever 21 - 50% off sale items no code needed.

ModCloth - 20% storewide with (promo code: ROBOPUG).

Garage - 40% off all orders.

Aldo - 25% off everything with (promo code CYBERDEAL13), extra 30% reduced footwear

Missguided -  20% off all orders.

Loehmanns - 40% off everything with (promo code: CYB40).

Steve Madden - 35% off everything (promo code THANKFUL35)

Delia's - 40% off everything with (promo code: INDULGE).

Alloy Apparel - 40% off everything with (promo code: FSENJOY).

GoJane -  50% off storewide with (promo code CYBER50R).

J.Crew - 30% off your purchase with (promo code MONDAY).

Ann Taylor - 50% off everything with (promo code SHOP50).

Loft - 50% off everything with (promo code CYBER50).

Shopbop -  up to 25% off with (promo code BIGEVENT13).

Piperlime - 30% off storewide with (promo code CYBER).

GAP - 40% off everything with (promo code CYBER).

Banana Republic - 40% off everything with (promo code CYBER).

Old Navy - 30% off everything with (promo code CYBER).

H&M - 40% off your purchase of over $50 with (promo code 7376).

The best thing about Cyber Monday is most of these online retailers give free shipping.