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Straightener Review!

I had been looking for a straightener for quite a while, not because I really needed one but just because I've had mine for a long time and thought there was probably something better out there now. So it was perfect timing when Misikko asked me to test out one of their Hana flat irons. I was so excited when it arrived, everything was packaged so adorably and there was even a white and pink polka dot ribbon that I will for sure be using in my hair.  This was the first time I've used a Hana flat iron and it is honestly one of the best flat irons I've ever tried! After I got like 14 inches off my hair this past summer, my hair has gotten wayyy harder to straighten, I'm sure it is still easier than most, but still! The texture is way different too it is kinda wavy and a lot more full. Here are some before and after pics I snapped, keep in mind I did not blow dry my hair or anything so it is pretty rough to start out. 

 Here is how my hair looks after taking a shower and letting it just air dry, it is pretty gross haha.

Here is my hair after letting it dry completely and then straightening it with the new Hana flat iron, it only took me ten minutes tops. It would probably be even more straight and less frizzy if I took the time to do each little section and pulled up the top layer to do the underneath layers. I really need a straightener that can do a good job in a very little time so this one was perfect, it has a wide range of heat settings which I really liked too. 

Currently "Need"

This is number one on my list of current wants. My phone is constantly dying because I am usually gone all day with class/ work/ meetings and always forget to stick my charger in my bag. This cute little Lilly Pulitzer back up charger would be perfect and could even fit in my wristlet which I am always sure to have! I like this one even mor than the jcrew ones and it matches my case better.  
These adorable ear buds and case are totally unnessesary but totally cute! I do not really use head phones too often because I usually forget them and can study just fine without music, but this may need to change.

I am kicking myself for not scooping this up when it was for sale for half the price! I keep picturing how cute it would look with so many of my dresses ugh! What are your current "must haves" ? Hope everyone is having a great day!

Year in Review

I know this is really late oops but better late than never I suppose! I wanted to share with you some highlights from 2012...

My little!
In February my sorority had their Big/Little reveal and I got my fabulous Little! My little really is perfect and we are great complements to each other. She is a fitness guru and has inspired me to start working out again (hopefully I really do).

 

In May I ran the Cap City half marathon. The craziest thing about this was not just that I ran the whole time without walking but that I did not run more than 3.4 miles before the 1/2! I was very nervous before doing it and really did not think I would be able to make it and had no clue how 13 miles would even feel etc.. it just seemed like such a huge number. The day of I ran with one of the girls in my sorority and would not have made it without her. I for sure would have stopped to walk if I was not staying with her the whole time. The number of people running/ watching  helped me loose track of how many miles I ran and just be able to relax. I borrowed my bf's ipod the day of and he made me a really long like 4 hour playlist which also helped because I usually do not run (on my little once a month if that 2 mile things) with music so it was something new and kind of exciting thing to help me not freak out about running 13.1 miles. The day before the race I ate jeni's ice cream, and  bought lululemon running shorts and socks, all which I believed helped contribute to my success lol.

 (pic my mom's friend snapped on the way to the finish line)

This summer I went to Hilton Head with some girls in DZ and loved it! Hilton Head is one of my favorite places and we went for like 5 days which was the perfect little break from working this summer. At the end of the summer my family and I went on a cruise and then stayed in Florida for a week and looked for gators. My brothers love looking for gators and had been wanting to go to the Everglades for a while. 

 (my mom and I at Marco Island)

A guide told us to go to this really big pond type thing to be sure to see lots of gators and we were literally inches away from them! There were tons just laying in between the walking path and the water, kinda scary!

The bf is becoming Catholic and I am his sponsor so starting in September we've had classes every week which I've totally loved! I will miss them when they're over. 

Other cool things that have happened to me in 2012 are "discovering" snapchat in early spring, working full time for the first time ever over the summer, and listening to "call me maybe" like a million times.

 

Fall Uniform

Fall Uniform by sallysarko featuring a tweed vest

Old Navy tweed vest
oldnavy.gap.com

J.Crew short pants
jcrew.com

Patagonia
patagonia.com

Shoes
llbean.com

Navy & Red Rugby
rugby.com

Essie gold nailpolish
nordstrom.com

Wish List

I am currently procrastinating ( I hate that word btw, it's totally overused and I'm embarrassed using it) and am only half way done with a history paper that is due tomorrow that I of course just started tonight! Well I started thinking about it yesterday technically, anyways I wanted to make a little list of what I currently want/ need and what better time than when I should be doing a paper!

First up...

Bean Boots

I have been wanting these for quite some time but just never really got around to getting them. I still can't decide which color combo to get or whether I want the taller or the shorter ones. In the winter I pretty much live in uggs (ew I know but they are sooo warm and easy to slip on), riding boots, hunter wellies, or revas. With the exception of the riding boots all are very easy to slip on and none of them require tying. I literally hate tying shoes and shoes with laces and never wear shoes/ buy shoes with laces because I know I will never wear them. I hope this is not the case with the bean boots!

New Jeans

Shopping for jeans is such a chore. I've been putting it off for a really long time but really can't anymore because I only have one pair that I am very satisfied with (fit, color etc.). I usually like to find a pair at TJ that I really like and then just get them altered but one does not always have the time to make multiple TJ runway trips until you find the perfect jeans. I like them to be skinnyish on the bottom, not low, not too light, and not have weird pockets or anything, and obviously to fit perfectly! The above Hudson's look like they would meet my criteria. 

A high low dress (aka mullet dress)

The above dress is from forever 21 and I don't particularly like it but I am really mad I never got to try out this trend and am still on the look out for a cute high low dress. 

I also reallllllly need a new large, monogrammed, tote bag to replace the one I have used for everything the past 7 years. I really did use it for everything, carry on bag, field hockey, millions of books etc. It was from pbteen and it really was perfect and lasted me a wonderful 7 years until one of the handles is starting to rip off. A lovely girl at work offered to sew it for me and I think I will take her up on it but am still looking for a replacement as 7 years is an awfully long time and it is starting to show age. Suggestions are welcome. It needs to be sturdy, monogrammed, and big!

Best Book!

      If you have not already read this book you absolutely must! It is my new all time favorite book and is SO good, as in if you only read one book in your entire life it needs to be this one good. My dad became obsessed with it last year and talks about it to everyone. I read it over the summer and am so glad I did. They're also making a movie about it that comes out in a year or so. Let me know if you read it so we can talk about it!