Freeing My Mind With Free People

You know I try to be a positive person in life. I pray, I make time for my family and I try to hustle when it comes to my business. I believe (as cliche as it may sound) that you get out of life what you put in. However, as balanced as I try to be, it REALLY irks me when people try to take advantage of a situation. 

Two Friday's ago I was headed home from a client meeting on 77 South, when I watched a bolt fall off a hauler truck and hit my window. I looked up at my windshield to assess the damage and realized not only was my front windshield shattered in the upper passenger side window but that the bolt was still laying on the hood of the Stormtrooper. 

My eyes immediately refocused on the hauler truck it had fallen from and I proceeded to flag down the driver. As we pulled off the highway I took a photo of the bolt still laying on the jeep. When we stopped I explained to the driver that it had fallen from the top of his tall tailgate and returned the bolt to him. I also at that point asked for his insurance information and to speak to the owner of the company. 

I spoke to Andre, the owner of the Excavating & Hauling company on the phone and he assured me that we would rectify the situation. However, after weeks of getting the run around from the company and their insurance, it became painfully obvious to me that my windshield was not going to get fixed... at least not by them. 

After coming to terms with what goes around comes around, I've decided to let karma work it's self out and get the window fixed myself. I mean who has time to sit around and wait on dishonest people? I've got blogs to write. 

Thus, to take my mind off the vile words I could name call (can you tell I'm really hanging on to this one?) I've decided to share this perfect spring transition look with all of you! 

I'm freeing my mind with this adorable Free People embroidered dress and blush booties from Chinese Laundry. I chose to pair this look with my favorite Page 6 fringe earrings. I get so many compliments anytime I brake them out. Plus, who doesn't love a great bag to complete a pretty seasonal look? 

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Friday Night In Miami

What an amazing night with my Miami Dolphin Cheerleader sisters! It is officially alumni weekend here in Miami! 

After the show Friday morning I hopped a flight from Charlotte Douglas International airport to join my dance sisters for a weekend of fun, hosted by my former team. 

If you are new to the blog, I cheered for the Miami Dolphins professionally from 2003 to 2006! I can honestly say these were some of the BEST years of my life, from being a cover girl on the highly anticipated swimsuit calendar to dancing on the field in front of 75,000 live fans and performing for our troops on USO tours overseas. I will never forget the memories or the friendships that I made during this time! 

I didn't join a sorority in college so this was my "squad". The Miami Dolphins believe in this sorority life and sisterhood and even gift us "rookie rings" after we complete our first season. A welcome to the legacy present if you will. 

Last night we attended a fabulous welcome cocktail party on the Intercoastal and I pulled out this beachy two-piece set from Free People for the occasion. I styled this comfy yet trendy look with my Artsy Louis Vuitton bag and nude heels from Red Dress Boutique. I also broke out my K.Brunini bangles for this event and accented them with a great pair of Kendra Scott earing!

I hope you enjoy this look as much as I did because you can shop the look below! 

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Sundress Sunday

 Happy Sunday! I hope you are ponied up to a good Bloody Mary Bar and Sunday Funday is in full force. We're in the middle of March Madness so there is beer to drink and (friendly) bets to make.

March Madness has been one BIG heartbreak for me this year. My bracket was broken before it even started. My Virginia Tech Hokies lost to Alabama in the first round and now that the University of Virginia and the University North Carolina are out my whole bracket is busted. 

I know I wasn't alone by taking UVA all the way...and they burned us! 

That's where a cute pair of shoes and a great sundress come in. They will always make you feel better! Sadly though, this look still reminds me of my broken bracket since it's Gator colors and the University of Florida is also done. I'll choose my colors more wisely next time!   

Regardless of color, this sundress really is the perfect look. Vertical stripes always elongate and pockets are definitely a plus! It is true to size (TTS) as I am wearing a small. Bonus points because it is still long enough for someone 5'8" like me. 

Normally, I'm not a big fan of "kitten heels" but who can say no to a pair of Valentinos? I feel like this heel height with the block heel and strappy Rockstuds straps read more of a "gladiator sandal" anyway. 

This style/brand runs 3 different versions of this dress. All of which are available below. 

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Happy Years Eve

Good Morning Brunch Babes and Happy New Years Eve!

My family and I are bidding farewell to 2017 by going to brunch at Upstream today, and although I am not wearing this little number to brunch I wanted to share it with you while I get ready for my day. It is limited stock, which might be great news for you because it is on sale for $30! 

It runs pretty true to size, although if you want it to really hug size down. I opted for my true size, that way I could wear a simple long sleeve t-shirt under the dress during the colder months. Call it my tribute to Cher from the movie Clueless.  (That's a 90's reference for all you youngsters.) 

Although I wouldn't typically style suede on suede, this look was perfect for a pair of black Stuart Weitzman's or any pair of over the knee boots for that matter! 

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Fall Floral

It's my favorite kind of night. GIRLS NIGHT! If you know me you know I am a girls, girl and that I live to catch up with my friends.

This past weekend I missed a dear friends baby shower after almost passing out from dehydration. However after some Pedialyte and TLC I was back on the mend and ready to take on the week!

Even though I missed the shower I wasn't ready to give up on celebrating our little momma to be, so I gathered the girls for a trip up to 131 Main in Concord. Thus a much needed girls night, needed a fun fall look and I wanted to share it with all of you!

LauRen: Show Me Your Mumu floral tunic, black stretch denim from Blank NYC, black peep toed BCBG Generation booties, Louis Vuitton Alma PM

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