Blue Vans, Blue day.

Hello there my lovely readers! Today was a dream, it began with a shopping trip to a huge antique mall, a nice large diet coke, and then mexican food to follow. Here's a little secret though, as much as I love this outfit now while looking at the photos, I felt like a clown all day. Now, this is most likely because my little monthly present could be on it's way any moment now (TMI? Well, too bad, it's my blog.) Point is, it was one of those days--no matter how much I TRIED to look good or feel good, I felt like a silly girl playing dress up. Well. I've decided that on days like that, I am going to do one or all of the following:

1. Have a good cry

2. Let my sweet husband comfort

3. Change into sweats

4. Eat lots of chips & dip

5. ...and chocolate

6. Watch episodes of whatever trashy show seems to do the trick

Tonight....I'll do all six. 

For real though.

Isabel 

Don't forget the Chewlry GIVEAWAY! 

[Closes at midnight tonight]
Click here to enter! 

Sisterly Love

Top: Target // Jeans: Nordstrom's Rack 

Crocheted Top: Thailand // Shoes: Old Navy // Jeans: Macys // Ring: Chewlry

 Ellie's Dress: Target

Sister Photo Shoot by Simple Flare Photos

My family and I had an end of summer BBQ at this beautiful park. I can't even express how lucky I am to have these two here with me in the same state! So far we've enjoyed SO much food, shopping, laughing & talking. The weather is cooling down...and it is officially perfect temperature. Autumn is coming quickly. I am so excited for:

1. Hot cups of cocoa 

2. Big comfy blankets

3. Blazers

4. Tights

5. Walking to class & crunching the fallen leaves! 

Share your dose of lovely: What are you most excited for this fall?

Isabel

Don't forget the Chewlry GIVEAWAY! 

Click here to enter! 

High Waisted Jeans & Heels

 

 Ring: Chewlry // Pants, Shirt: Tj Maxx // Shoes: Nordstrom Rack


HEY! Remember how we're having a GIVEAWAY?! Well, the same store that was sweet enough to offer that vintage inspired ring for free, made this beautiful ring featured above!! Chewlry has seriously been rocking my world lately. I wore this ring ALL weekend...and then a few other pieces by them which you will see in posts coming soon!

After finishing Spinning today, drenched, exhausted, and well, let's just face it--about to pass out, I spent time with my friend Ali & we are planning to pay a little visit to the food bank today! I don't remember the last time I did some act of service, so it's probably about time I get myself out there.


Remember to enter the GIVEAWAY! 
ends midnight, Friday, the 9th.


Isabel

Bright Red Pants

 Pants: Urban Outfitters, Shirt: H&M, Shoes: Ross

Yesterday I went shopping with my sisters, husband, and dad! My dad was nice enough to spoil us like crazy! (Thanks dad!!) We sure didn't mind. We went to the outlets & I set out determined to find new work out clothes. (Coming soon: Work Out clothing make over!) I was fully equipped for shopping--hyped up on Diet Coke, wearing comfy shoes for walking (Simples at Ross for $16!), and armed with a mental list of the items I just had to have. Okay, maybe I didn't have to have them...but I sure wanted them. Shopping with two sisters on your side is so much more efficient, it was like shopping with four extra arms. Except more socially acceptable.
Speaking of socially acceptable, did I mention that this is/was my husband's t shirt? Love when those shrink!

P.S. I got a hot pretzel & nacho cheese...it seriously ROCKED my white trash taste buds!

Share your does of lovely: What's your favorite shopping snack?!

Don't forget the Chewlry GIVEAWAY! 

Click here to enter! 

Isabel

Mustard Yellow Shirt

Top, sweater: F21 // Shorts: Urban Outfitters // Belt: H&M // Shoes: Payless (BOGO!)

Almost died when I spotted this gem of a shirt at Forever 21 a couple weeks ago. Had to have it. I have a strange intrigue with mustard colored clothing items, I love the color. And there's something about pairing it with grey...it just works, ya know? 

 It has been a beautiful Labor Day weekend in Washington! It hit mid 80's yesterday (which is pretty rare for September) so I felt like wearing something light and airy... but threw on this striped sweater when/if it got chilly. My weekend was pretty relaxing, hung out with the fam and made some peach butter with my mom (it's delicious and going to be a wedding favor). I'm planning on posting the whole recipe on my personal blog after the wedding. Enjoy the rest of your long weekend everyone!

Carissa

PS: Don't miss out on our giveaway!!

Chewlry GIVEAWAY!

I am so excited about this giveaway that I might just enter myself! Okay, Okay...I won't. But, you should!

Today we are featuring one of my absolute favorite Etsy stores ever, Chewlry. 

Chewlry is handmade jewelry with bite! Here you'll find cocktail rings, wire wrapped 

flowers, big and chunky necklaces, handmade charm bracelets & more! 

Chewlry was nice enough to offer this gorgeous Requiem Cocktail Ring made by Crysta Liu. 

 FUN FACT:: Chewlry's items were recently featured in the MTV Movie Awards Gift Bags that were presented to the celebrities and press in June 2011. This ring was one of the items featured in the bags. 

Mandatory to enter: be (or become) a follower of my blog (click here to find out how) and comment telling me what you would wear with this ring! 

additional entries:

+Like our facebook page here

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+Subscribe to Chewlry's e mail subscription for deals (e-mails go out about twice a month) by clicking here

+Follow us on twitter here

+Follow me on Blog Lovin' here

+Tweet/Facebook/Blog  about this giveaway and comment with link! 

Make sure you leave a comment for each of these additional entries!

Looking for another chance to win some Chewlry pieces? 

Check out their blog & facebook page--they awarding the winner with  $25 in free jewelry, plus 5 runners up with $5 gift certificates.

Keep sharing & spreading the word about A Dose of Lovely so that we can have more opportunities to offer you awesome giveaways like this! 

Isabel

Giveaway will close September 9th at midnight. Winner will be announced the following day.  

8 Months!

Shirt: Ross // Shoes: Old Navy // Earrings: Nordstrom Rack // Vigoss Jeans: Goodwill ($5)

It feels like it's been years since I last posted! Crazy. This week has been as hectic as ever, but good hectic. I love my classes. I've also started spinning & weight training classes, so I feel good & full of endorphins most days---only draw back is that I'm attending most of my classes in big t shirts & shorts. I can see a work out clothes make overs in the future...*hint* *hint*. Anyway, even though this week has been crazy it has been so fun. The Mr. and I have been as chatty as ever with each other & staying up way to late with pillow talk! I can think of few things that make me happier than that boy.... actually, I can't think of anything that makes me happier than him!

We just hit our eight month mark this week & it seriously has just flown by. It feels like a week ago we were in Europe. In such a short time I think I've given more of myself to him than anyone ever. I think you guys would like him. I also think you guys would like his photography (click here!). It's a funny thing when those first date butterflies we all remember so much fade, and you're left with this raw human being in front of you. Let me tell you though, I prefer this raw human more than any best-foot-forward-first/second/third date-boy. 

Meaning, I prefer the off days, that help me to appreciate the on ones. I prefer the bedhead, sleep talking, messy boy that sometimes accidentally bleaches my favorite shirt....and sometimes leaves the toilet seat up, because despite those little bumps in the road, he truly is my favorite person. 

Isabel