Oh, the choices! :D

When I was in jr high and high school, I would hardly EVER wear a dress.
I did not like them at all.
Life is a funny thing, though.
The older I get, the more I realize this simple fact.
Because now I absolutely LOVE dresses!! :)
I would wear them all the time, during every season, if I could.
Sadly, I can't, but any time I get the chance to try one on, it makes me so happy!
Last weekend I got to go to Target and boy-oh-boy they had some cute dresses.
**seriously, they did. Go see. & then buy one, or maybe two. ;)


Ok, ok ... so I tried on these three:

& to be honest ...

I wanted ALL three of them. 

I really did. 

Cute, right?! -- not necessarily cheap though. 

$25 + tax a pop! Geez.

In the end, the price counts folks.

--> This is why vintage clothing found at consignment shops suit me better. ;)

I saw this dress on the rack and INSTANTLY fell in love. 

I'm serious.

Sparks flew, people.

It is simple and I loved it!!

However, there was only one left and it was a size large.

It didn't fit well, so it was a no-go! :(

So, then I tried on this lovely.

Aw. -- I tell ya, I didn't really think it was all that cute on the rack.

It was kinda like, "Ah. It might work. I'll give it a try."

I tired it on and guess what?

I loved it, of course. ;)

The color is so pretty & the polka dots were actually a lot of fun.

The ONLY reason I didn't choose this one was because I would have to wear a strapless bra with it.

I hate those things. :/

However, I guess I could have bought a cute cardigan to go over it.

A girl can never have too many cardigan's! ;)

Finally, after much debate with myself, I decided on this one:

I absolutely love the colors!

It is so much fun & definitely a dress for Spring time, folks.

**hint, hint ... meaning Spring needs to get here. Fast. -- or NOW! ;)

The best part about this dress was that it was comfortable!!

I didn't feel like I had to fix anything about it.

I wasn't too big or too tight! 

It was just about perfect for me. :)

I hope you all enjoyed my silly adventure in trying to find a dress. 

Now go drink some coffee, snuggle up in a blanket, and read a book before starting your day! I promise it will make you happy. :)

Happy, Happy Friday!

much love.

It's Friday!

Today wasn't too bad at work, but has left me exhausted.
I think knowing that I have to be at work by 8 in the morning doesn't help.
Plus, I'm a weirdo and I have to be up 2 hours before I go somewhere to prepare myself for the day.
Its a process for me, folks. ;)

Anyways, I decided to do Friday links again.
I always enjoy sharing with you all my favorite blog posts of the week, interesting news, and cute things that make me happy. :)
I will also be posting a photo with every Friday links, for "flashback fridays".
I hope you enjoy!

sisters eating lunch @ Epcot. :)

Danielle knows how to start her morning off right with this oatmeal.

This dress is so adorable. :)

Can we please talk about how amazing these salt & pepper puzzle piece shakers are??! 

Lauren is doing her Valentine's Day love post from around the world!

(if you would like to include yourself & a loved one, then contact lauren asap)

As I have an obsession with scarves, I also have an obsession with hats.

This time of the year makes my lips stay chapped, luckily I started using this so now they stay nice and smooth. 

Isn't this the cutest bicycle and puppy since Dorothy & Toto?! :D

I adore this store!

Casey's blog is absolutely one of my favorites! This post is one reason why.  <3

The always lovely Katie shows us how to make party hats in a pinch. It looks easy & fun! Something I will definitely be doing soon. :)

& ending Friday links I wanted to send you over to a new blog I am reading. Enjoy!

Happy weekend everyone!

much love, colie

Friday Favorites

it is almost midnight, BUT i have finally gotten all (well... almost all) of my favorite things from this week. -- hope you enjoy!

first, i just want to start off by saying that the first blog i really started reading, which got me interested in the blog world, is by danielle. she is so lovely. her posts are always encouraging and thoughtful. her weekend links gave me the idea for the friday favorites. so please pop on over and say hello.

ok ... ok ... i know that you won't all know this right now, BUT! i am a book worm. i'd rather read books than watch movies. yes..i'm one of "those". ha. -- so when miss lauren gave her thoughts on the hunger games novel,  mockingjay ... well, let's just say it took all i had not to jump up off my bed, run across the house, grab book 1, and begin the whole series over again!

i love the holidays. friends & family getting together. so sweet. & i absolutely adored katie's fancy christmas party.

lately, i have been attempting to complete several DIY projects. this one is now on my list! love, love, love!

victoria's fab friday made me laugh and think about  'the wizard of oz'!

i really like scarves. you may come to know this soon. however, i also really like headbands. this mustard-yellow-flower headband is a MUST! :)

i think all women need to learn to love themselves. & i'm preaching to the choir, folks. & most importantly to like their bodies. miss tanesha is definitely curvy -- and quite gorgeous. this outfit is everything i adore. she pulls it off flawlessly.

i try my best not to go "searching" for new blogs. i already have a few that i read on a daily basis. & frankly i'm afraid if i find too many that i like then it will be a never ending venture! however, lauren schaefer is living in NYC ... a place i miss so dearly. & her blog is so funny, entertaining, and lovely. please check it out!

amber seems like the sweetest person in the whole world ... & adorable to boot! she has a ton of tattoos which is also very awesome! please pop on over & see all the tattoo art she has + what it means to her. -- oh, and feel free to read the rest of her blog! she doesn't disappoint!

this past weekend i watched 'the help' & 'the debt' ... both starring an actress that i'm starting to love more and more. jessica chastain is beautiful, breathtaking, and absolutely phenomenal in her performances.

i like food. i do, i do. & casey had some help from a friend on this homemade chicken pot pie. (i never thought i would say that pot pie looked so cute! ha)

last .. but not least, barney & his awesomeness. **side note: true 'how i met your mother' (himym) fans will really appreciate this photo. ;)


happy friday, folks!
it is now time for sleep.
night, night.
& much love!
-colie