Must Have Monday- bkr

This Must Have Monday is not only good for you but the earth as well. bkr is a modern sleek designed glass bottle with silicone sleeve (100% recyclable). The company's belief is all clean everything, a stand against plastic bottles. I love toting my candy colored BPA free bottle at yoga, around the house, & out for walks. It holds 16oz which means plenty of lemon water for me. My only fear is that it is glass & I am uber clumsy.

No more plastic for us, how about you?

Feel Good Friday- Pix

I thought this Friday deserved pictures... just some snaps from the past week, enjoy! Happy Friday. 

Honeymoon Essentials- Target

Don't get me wrong I am excited for the wedding but, I am even more excited to lay on the beach as a married lady. With a total of 10 days of fun in the sun (including the honeymoon) I decided I needed to up the number of swimsuits I own....as well as a few other things. Here are my honeymoon essentials from the one & only Target boutique.

Mossimo tan straw cut-out fedora - $12.99

Mossimo bandeau top in black polka dots - $19.99

Mossimo mix & math side-tie bottoms in mustard - $17.99

Target exclusive flat sandal in Orange - $16.99

Mossimo tribal print scarf - available in stores

                      Mossimo mix & match bandeau in mustard seed  - $17.99 

Mossimo hipster swim bottom in black polka dots - $19.99

Mossimo mix & match bandeau in lipstick - $17.99

Mossimo mix & match stripe side-tie bottoms in mustard - $17.99

All these goodies can be found at Target.com or in store!

Naked & Famous

I am beyond excited to check out Naked & Famous tonight at the Commodore in Vancouver! My girlfriend scored us a spot on the guest list & this date has been circled on my calendar for months. Can't wait. Chchchcheck out my favorite song.

Orange You Cute?!

While roaming the endless shops in Vegas & scouring my favorite online stores it is safe to say my love for tangerine colored things everything has continued! I happened to find the perfect orange lip color as well as fall madly in love with a few other orangetastic things.

Free People Whitney Silk Tank Dress- $298.00

Sephora Lipgloss Set -$20.00

{my favorite is the tangerine one without shimmer although i do like them all}

Jimmy ChooVamp Platform Orange Sandal- $750.00
MILLY Hayden Pin-Tuck Trousers- $327.00

Must Have Mondays- Wrapped Stone Rings

 I have mentioned you needed a wire wrapped stone necklace. Now I am telling you must have a wire wrapped stone ring. Gorgeous stones paired with a thick brass band... what is there not to love? It is all in the details with the choice of thick or thin wire & stone shape. 

I am obsessed & want them all for myself.

Triangular orange stone paired with thinner gold wire.

                           

Amazing deep green oblong stone paired with thinner gold wire.

Interested in this beauty, last one available here.

  So Perrrty.

See a stone you like or want one created? Email me at alexacollections@gmail.com

Feel Good Friday- Happy Birthday!

This is a special Feel Good Friday. It happens to be my fiancés birthday. He is away for work so we already had a mini celebration. When he returns home however, he can expect a batch of these baked alaska cupcakes waiting for him. He is obsessed with cupcakes & ice cream so these are perfect! Here is to hoping I can whip these up no problem this weekend! 

Thanks To Sandee for the recipe & pictures. Check out her blog here. 

Vegas Nights

Our days were spent lounging or shopping, our evenings were spent....dancing!

My side of the room- Blousy, patterned, & boho.

 Lora's side - Purples, delicate fabrics, & so romantic. 

 Getting ready!

Already bustin' a move.

Love your glow stick necklace Lora.

 LV store that sparkles in the night.

My mom sent this amazing Tt top with Lora as a present for my bachelorette party, LOVE her!! (note- I wasn't the only one who had bunny ears.. I guess it was the theme that night & a pair ended up on me)

Guilty.

 This is what happens after three nights of dancing your booty off, no joke 16 blisters ( my blisters had blisters). My feet are still recovering. 

I am so thankful for my best friend, she made this trip unforgettable. I am so honored to have her stand next to me as my matron of honor! Less then 3 months until the big day!!

Vegas Days

Although I have been back from Vegas for a week already I still find myself daydreaming of the warm sun, amazing food, & endless shopping. Awww here are some of my favorite parts of how we spent our days. 

 Morning view from our room

Hello strip

The view from my chair at the pool

Soakin' up the sun (yet still protecting :)

 Honkin' delicious apples

My first taste of macaroons....delic.  

Illuminated carousel at the conservatory @ the Bellagio (do you see the gorgeous tulips?) 

Sunshine & Shopping

Had to give Lora the full tour of Vegas, it was her first time! 

@ the Cosmopolitan last stop of the day

Unbelievable 3 story chandelier !

Yes, there is a bar inside of it. Amaze.

We usually ended our days at The Pink Taco sipping back margaritas and munching on chips & guac

Check back tomorrow to see how we spent our nights!

Hair Colors

Ok, I am caught up in another wedding dilemma here. This time we are shifting gears upwards from my shoes to my hair. I thought I would have kept my ombre hair color for the wedding however, it has practically grown out! With over a year of growing out my roots to create this two-tone look, & three hair cuts later I think it is time to finally move on. The dilemma? Blonder or Darker? Here are your choices, help me decide (pretty please)~

 One? Darker & Warm

Two? Blonde & Bright

Three? Lighter & Dull 

Let the voting begin!

Must Have Monday

Sorry for no feel good friday last week, I was not feeling very well. In fact I have been laid up in bed since Thursday. Oy. Two boxes of crackers, a gallon on juice, & two seasons of Royal Pains later I am still feeling this "flu". While I wish I could say this is just a case of exhaustion from Vegas, that is definitely not the case. I thought that my allergies were acting up while on vacation, little did I know I was actually getting sick. The trip was unbelievable, even though the late night dancing I am sure didn't help my overall health (oh well. so worth it). 

This trip I decided to splurge on something I have been dreaming over for quite some time. You may remember me even featuring it on my Christmas post. What is it? Nars Botan Kabuki brush. Yes you heard right. I finally added this to my makeup bag. I know you are thinking she bought a makeup brush of all things in Vegas?! Yes, I did. But, I also did it at Barneys which makes it even more fun. 

This brush is ideal for precise powder application. The black goat hair (known for its softness) and honkin' brush shape make it ideal for buffing & blending. That is why I use it to apply my bronzer to my cheek bones, forehead, & a swipe across the nose. I love love love love this. 

Hidden Treasures- Handbags

So we have seen from my previous Hidden Treasure posts I love all things vintage. Well I am here to tell you it doesn't just stop at jewelry, books, or dishes... it is also handbags! To be honest I would say I have over 40 vintage bags I have collected throughout the years. Sure I like designer handbags but I love vintage ones. There is nothing more rewarding then finding a bag in perfect condition with an unbelievable price tag. It is always fun to open them up and see what Edna (ok I don't really know the names of previous owners I just pretend) left in there. I have seen anything from kleenex, to lipsticks, to toothpicks. Here are some of my favorites.

 Black Sequin detail

 Cute purple structured clutch. Perfect option when you want to easily add a pop of color to your outfit.

 Crazy shape, hand detail, snakeskin pattern, I died. I had to have this sexy thing in my closet.

 This guy is actually a dark green, beautiful leather, & extra long strap (great for cross-body wear).

My go to going out bag. The grey goes with everything & I can wear it cross-body (my fav, easy to drink & dance).  

 Gorgeous smorgeous structured brown leather cross-body bag. The inside has crazy compartments to store pretty much everything.

 Soft Black leather fold-over clutch. Summer luncheons? Date night? so many options.

 This is my biznas looking bag. Messenger-like blue bag with awesome gold closure detail.

Aww love love this buttery soft camel leather Hobo bag. I usually prefer smaller bags but when I need to lug around lots of things I am glad I have this secret weapon. It is also perfect for travel; it fits my Ipad, snacks, & all my mags.