Do you like spain?! I like spain.

Alright you lovely readers! I need your help. 

Sorry to kind of spam you, but this is basically life or death.

Not really, but it is for my husband who takes all those awesome photos you guys get to look at 

whenever you dang well please. 

So....here's the deal! My husband [johnny] is in a video competition for our school.

It is about his experience studying abroad.

And, it rocks. [Yeah, I'm biased. Yeah, I would have to say that even if it didn't rock, so what?]

So here's what you can do:

1. Watch the video

2. Like the video

3. Comment on the video

[All you need to comment is a gmail account---so NO more excuses my gfc followers!]

AND if you're feeling extra zesty like I know you readers are--feel free to share it with your friends! 

Click here to watch the video!

♥ cardigans

Steve Madden Heels: Ross // Jeans: Ross // Cardigan: LOFT // Tank: Macys // Earrings: Antique Mall 

The weekend is less than 24 hours away, and that, my friends, makes me happy. This weekend, top priority is trying out the apple cake recipe my mom sent me, WITH apple glaze....now if that's not first priority, what is?! Most likely before we gorge ourselves with apple goodness, we will go on a nice fall hike, because sadly, speaking from experience...the snow is probably on it's way to Provo & it is more than likely coming at us with a vengeance...ugh.

Also, don't forget to click here to enter the giveaway for $25 e-credit to the Ande Mönster vintage clothing shop! 

Isabel

Ande Mönster GIVEAWAY! $25 in-store credit!

Some seriously rockin' pieces...

And that's only a few of your options! Ande Mönster offers a wide array of clothing, I went with this crocheted, cream, 

vintage, pencil skirt...and I haven't regretted it. Not even for one moment. 

A little bit about Ande Mönster

Ande Mönster, meaning Spirit Designs in Swedish, is about supplying you with one-of-a-kind vintage kind pieces. I started Ande Monster a little over one year ago because I needed a creative outlet. I love to shop for vintage clothing and often find adorable items but my closet was overflowing and I knew I needed to share my love. The photography and item descriptions aid in the creative outlet and shipping vintage items across the world helps me have a little more closet space. Owning a vintage shop just makes sense for a vintage lover like myself. 

Shirt: Thrifted // Skirt: c/o Ande Mönster // Shoes: Tj Maxx

MANDATORY: You MUST be or become a follower of A Dose of Lovely & Comment telling me what you would buy if you won!

[1st entry]

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additional entries [Please make sure to comment separately for each entry]:

+Like my facebook page here

+Check out the Ande Mönster store & like it here

+Follow the It's Simple Love Blog here

+Follow me on twitter here

+Join Ande Mönster on facebook here

+Facebook OR Blog about this giveaway and comment with the link! 

This giveaway will close Wednesday, the 26th at noon! Winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn. 

Good luck!

Isabel

Welcome + Fall Tips [plus giveaway winner!]

The Oh It's Caitlin Giveaway winner is username: peacecolleteandhappiness

Congratulations! Contact me at blogfashionic@gmail.com & we'll go from there!

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Top: Volcom Outlet // Express Jeans: Thrifted // Sperrys: Ross

Over the past month or so I've noticed quite a few new readers and I am very happy to have you all! My goal is to stop by each of your blogs & say a quick hello!  Blogging is most fun when I actually know each of you & am able to develop friendships through whole process--so let's make it happen! 

As it is in my opinion [which, as my husband knows well] is always right, (no? it's probably best to let me keep believing it) the most beautiful time of the year, I have a few tips for you guys to make the most of your fall season!

1. Make this hot chocolate:

-Mix 3 tbs. of baking cocoa & 2 tbs. of sugar

-Heat on medium while, slowly blending in evaporated milk (yes, I'm endorsing canned milk) until the powder becomes a paste

-Add the rest of the 12 oz can of evaporated milk PLUS 1 1/2 cups of milk (regular milk...just go with it.)

-Do not boil--once hot enough for your liking, add 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract 

-Serve with, of course, lots of marshmallows! 

2. Listen to the "Ingrid Michaelson & Sarah Bareillis Holiday" station on Pandora. [as I do, all. freaking. day.]

3. Take a walk by yourself, without your cell phone, pager, television [ha! now that would be a sight to see.] & keep your head up at the view. [you'd be surprised how often we look down!]

4. Let these ingredients simmer on your stove...in water of course [Warning: this fall goodness scent may prove to be addictive] 

-Cinnamon sticks

-Apple peels

-Orange rinds

-Whole cloves

There ya go, Let me know how you like'm! 

If you've got any tips for me, I'd love to hear them! I'm willing to do almost anything to make this fall season the best one yet. 

Isabel

BIG sweaters & leggings

 Sweater: LOFT // Leggings: Kohls [vera wang] // Socks: gifted // Boots: Ross

It felt so right putting on this oversized sweater. So, so right. And combining that with elastic waist leggings? There are few things better than that. The only trouble with an outfit like this, is that I feel like I'm fully prepared to tuck into bed & sleep the day away. Ah, well....comfiness like that has to come at some sort of a price I suppose. 

What's your comfy go-to outfit?

Don't you dare forget about my giveaway! click here to enter!

Oh, It's Caitlin Vintage GIVEAWAY!

A Oh, It's Caitlin GIVEAWAY!

Caitlin quickly won me over with her beautiful home and natural talent for picking out gorgeous clothing items. I'm confident she'll do the same with you readers....

Here she is! 

The happy owner of Etsy shop of Oh, It’s Caitlin, a studio arts major, a painter to be precise, and the love of all things creative, that is the start of who I am, Caitlin Watson. Yes, a studio art student from Brigham Young University and ending my last semester until I am off to start a sister business of design with my sister Brittany Jepsen. Ever heard of her? Maybe you have checked her blog a time or two, but if you haven’t it is very lovely and has great visual eye candy- The House That Lars Built. I try my hand at blogging but never seem to match up to the older sister. Oh, It’s Caitlin is the name, just like my Etsy shop. 

So my love of all things beautiful started before I was born. My mother has great taste and couldn’t help but pass on her good eye for style and design. My parents let me grow up in the sunniest of all places, Southern California. That is where my love of bright colors was born. If you ever get a chance to look in my closest, well, I hardly own anything black, and take a look at my art; they are enriched with bold colors and patterns as well. I am not afraid of color. I was once referred to as wearing happy clothes and I feel that really evokes who I am.

Oh, It’s Caitlin is my collection of vintage finds, ranging from clothes, to shoes, to bags. They are the items that I just couldn’t part with over the years of going to thrift stores. They have a story and that story is meant to be passed on. Enjoy my happy clothes on my Etsy shop, Oh, It’s Caitlin!

Boots: Macys // Jeans: Ross // Shirt: c/o Oh, It’s Caitlin 

The shirt  above is only one example of the fantastic vintage pieces that Oh, It’s Caitlin has to offer. 

Enter this giveaway and you may win 
$25 dollars in store credit!

MANDATORY: You MUST be or become a follower of A Dose of Lovely & Comment telling me you are. 

click here to find out how to Follow a blog

additional entries [Please make sure to comment separately for each entry]:

+Visit the Oh, It’s Caitlin Etsy shop & comment telling what you would get if you won!

+Like A Dose of Lovely's facebook page here

+Follow A Dose of Lovely on twitter here

+Follow A Dose of Lovely on Blog Lovin' here

+Tweet/Facebook/Blog about this giveaway [one entry per each]

This giveaway will close midnight of Monday the 17th! Winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn. 

Thanks Caitlin! 

Isabel

Winter Cabin & Giveaway Winner!

This weekend at the cabin was heaven. Seriously. It was so snowy there and we were up to all sorts of craziness. We attached a sled to the four wheeler & carted everyone around. I managed to get before & after photos which you can see below. We ate way too much & then cured our full tummies with a little JBiebs. It brought me back to my days of listening to justin timberlake for hours on end...though I didn't cry or scream hysterically at his concert....you've gotta hand it to those girls, they are passionate. 

I'd love to tell you our trek up the hill to the cabin consisted of all of us smiling & looking lovely like above....but really...it was like this....

I know you guys must all be wanting a pair of my neon green snow boots, but I'm sorry to tell you they are from years ago. What can I say? They're definitely a statement. 

P. S. The giveaway winner of the FEATHERHEAD is Kendra L. ! 

Congrats girl! Contact me at blogfashionic@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Isabel

P. P. S. Click here to watch this video! 

My husband is in a video competition about traveling, his makes me want to pack up & run off to europe tonight!