on the HUNT!!

After I got my shiny new camera for Christmas, I've been itching to take it outside. However, I'm scared to do so until I have a *PADDED* camera bag to give it a safe cushioned home. That being said, I've found that I'm a bit picky about what I want in a new camera bag.

The Requirements:

1: No cloth fabric

2: must have padded spaces for the camera and lens, BONUS: they're adjustable or removable

3: room for additional goodies  MUST: my iPhone, a wallet, a small snapcamera  BONUS POINTS: iPad space!

4: I dont want to SCREAM "I AM A CAMERA BAG PLEASE STEAL ME!"

5: I want it to be pretty. Easy enough to wear that it looks like it "goes" with my outfit. :)

6: it needs to have two "sets" of handles. One that I can carry like a purse, and the other for slinging it across my body.

Ladies and gents: this is harder than I imagined it would be. Ugh, but I am starting to find a few that I like

First:

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This beauty from Cheeky Lime ($129). Though I wouldnt normally go for the bright blue, I was kinda drawn to it..

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16.0" x 6.0" x 10.0"
Inside Specs:
Padded walls protect your equipment, Adjustable interior velcro dividers allows customization and flexibility.
Fits a DSLR camera and up to 3 lenses, Outside zipper compartment, Large divider fits laptop, iPad

Second: 

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 This little darling from Jo*totes ($109) is more the color range I was thinking of. I tend to stick to brightly colored flats (the brown would work) or rainbows, and if I do dare into black flats, I think the brown is dark enough to work. Normally, I'm not a big fan of exterior pockets though, so It's definitely a give and take. (The interior blue is super cute though!)
11*15.5*4
Inside Specs:
Removable shoulder strap/cross body strap, Zipper closure, Large zippered back pocket will hold ipad.
two front pickets, adjustable interior pads



Third:

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This bag, the Clover (in Camel) is from Epiphanie bags. ($185) It has tons of room inside, and looks really chic and classic.



17 * 6 * 13
Inside Specs:
Adjustable velcro panels, removable cross body strap, can hold ipad, zipper closure.








Fourth:

  

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Another cute number from Epiphanie. The Lyric bag (in plum) is $155, and definitely stylish. I love the knotted straps. The purple is another bright color, but with how much I wear, it might as well be neutral. I think it would work with black or brown shoes, dont you?



13*4*15
Inside Specs:
Adjustable velcro panels, removable cross body straps, exterior pocket for ipad, exterior pockets for other goodies.






Fifth:

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This is a super classic shape and color from TheIT ($159) called the Bossi bag in Fawn.


14*9*6
Inside Specs:
detachable cross body strap, removeable padded insert, exterior pockets, possible ipad room



Ok, so votes? Ideas? Opinions on which I should go for? Any mysterious benefactors that want to purchase a cool bag for me? <3

Everyone can use a change...

Early last week, my hair looked like this

 nothing "WRONG" per se, 

but it was a little lifeless and the roots were a little long, 

though the red had faded enough that you couldnt really tell...

 So, I went to see my friend Cait at Bella Trio Day Spa

and she put me through this little process. (I love how apprehensive I look)

  

See that bottom right pic? Yeah, I know its hard to see the color or cut,

but she CURLED IT WITH A FLAT IRON. 

I have yet to master that trick, but I'm a working on it. 

 and here it is! it's SO SOFT and swiny (which is totally a mix of swingy and shiny), and the red looks awesome.

yay

I loved it so much that I even made a follow up appointment to get it re-done in a couple months. 

I'm NEVER planned months ahead of time. 

SO, go see Cait. 

Like, Now. 

and she will make you prettier :)

Pinterest Wednesday!

So, everybody knows that February 14th is coming up, and where else do you go to get ideas but Pinterest? Obviously!

How 'bout this little card for your sweetie?

Source: moxiefabworld.com via Terri on Pinterest

Or maybe make a quick batch of these

Source: amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com via Terri on Pinterest

These would look adorable stirring up a drink, some tea or hot chocolate.

Source: google.com via Terri on Pinterest

And these are amazing little handmade satchets would brighten up the grayest of days.

Source: moorea-seal.com via Terri on Pinterest

So, what did YOU find on Pinterest this week?

Weekend Review 2-5-12

What a weekend! We stayed in Friday night, so Mike could catch up on homework, I did get a little bit crafty and made a cute wreath for Super Bowl Sunday. 

mini footballs! 

Saturday night, Mike and I went back to Wine and Design, Cary for another date night! 

via Wine and Design Cary's facebookpage

Our class's renditions of Starry Night

via Wine and Design Cary's facebookpage

blurry shot, but you can see our paintings. 

When we got home, we hung em up in the kitchen!

 Sunday, we spent the day cleaning and cooking to get the house ready for our 2nd Annual Super Bowl party. We made a few different things, but my FAVORITES were the little burgers below. 

Totally inspired by Emily. I made some plain yellow cupcakes and cut them in half after they were cool. The "burger" patty are really thin brownies. I cut a bunch out with a wine glass, then Mike scooped up the bits and made the rest. The "ketchup," "cheese," and "mayonnaise" is just white frosting with foodcoloring piped around the edges and "smushed" down. They were quite the hit and totally fun to eat. 

We also had a pretty competitive game of Commercial Bingo going on. I found a blinged out football necklace that we passed around as people got BINGO and it definitely made the game a bit more exciting.  

cupcakes and touchdowns ;)

At the end of the night to celebrate our successful party, some recent events and a general awesomeness of 2012, Mike and I popped open a bottle of champagne that'd been sitting around for a couple years. 

Success. :)

Manicure Mondays!

For this weeks Manicure Mondays, a healthy dose of girly. 

Essie French Affair + Sephora by OPI Spark-tacular