Tuesday Ten

One of my favorite blogs on the internet and truly the reason I began blogging was because how fun and exciting Lauren Conrad's blog is. She has always been such an inspiration through the way she dresses to the way she has made a name for herself in one of the toughest and coldest places, Hollywood. I could literally spend all day describing reasons she is the perfect role model for women of all ages to look up to, but lets get to the point. She always posts a 'Tuesday Ten' describing ten things she is loving that Tuesday. By the title, you can totally guess that today's post consists of ten things that I am loving on this beautiful Tuesday morning. And I'd say you are totally right except mine are many categories in one post instead of ten items from the same category!

#1: Trend-Panama Hats are typically white or ivory straw in color with a thick black band (maybe a bow) and a thin to medium thin brim. The hats are usually light straw or canvas material.

See what I mean:

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Get the look for under $100:

Adria Panama Hat from Nasty Gal- $30

Biltmore & Madewell Panama Hat- $58

Iconic Straw Panama Hat- $14.80

Women's Classic Panama Fedora Hat- $60

Sheer-Edged Panama Hat (BCBG)- $58

#2: DIY/Recipe- Copy Cat McDonalds Sweet Tea recipe
Who can pass up a large sweet tea from McDonalds? I know I cannot, but at $1 per cup, the price starts adding up and before you know it, you've spent $20 on sweet tea. Well, only if you are an addict like me, but above is the exact recipe or about as close as possible (approved by me).

#3: Fashion- Floral pants are a huge hit this Spring, but what is the best way to style them? I have seen both white and black accessories, and I think I like black better, like this outfit found via Pinterest. What do you think? Black or white? Or a bold pattern like black and white stripes 

Get the look:

Floral pants, Loose Black Top, Designer sandals

#4: Product- If you are looking for the perfect bluetooth wireless speaker, check out the Bose Mini Soundlink. I blogged about it last Summer and this year it is still going strong and is superb for the beach and pool, just do not get it wet (duh) and keep it charged for the ultimate experience. Speaking of charge, usually bluetooth speakers do not stay charged for long but this one is a completely different story. I charge it once per week (maybe) and use it quite often, like when I clean, get ready, shower, etc. 

#5: Clothes- LC Lauren Conrad Soft Pants- Kohls- I purchased these beauties this weekend with a $10 off $25 coupon and only ended up paying $16 something for them after taxes. I have been searching high and low for a pair of pants that met a criteria of three things : nice enough to wear to work, fit me well enough so I can style them accordingly, and are actually comfortable to wear and move around in. These pants absolutely met all three things and look amazing styled with a sleeveless chiffon or silk top tucked in to the high waisted pants; perfect! Not only does she have such a sophisticated and feminine sense of style, but her clothes embody it as well. These pants are the perfect example of the flawless execution that goes into the LC Lauren Conrad brand for Kohl's and I know this because I am a frequent shopper and self proclaimed Kohl's cash and coupon addict. 

#6: Drink- As I mentioned many times before, I just started working full time and I leave really early every morning (around 8) and am usually in a hurry when I leave. I am also one of those people that absolutely needs breakfast and coffee to be able to properly function. I discovered this Special K COFFEE HOUSE Protein Breakfast Shake in the flavor Chocolate Mocha, and it is simply delicious and could potentially take place of breakfast and coffee. It actually makes me feel full if I drink it on an empty stomach and gives me fuel to tackle the day. Granted around 11 o'clock I am starving and my stomach is probably growling, but it is a great alternative for busy mornings.  Check it out here.

#7: Music- This one is a little different but I found a hidden gem of a music artist. If you don't like hip/hop +pop music then you won't like this guy but his name is Cam Meekins and you may have seen him on Dancing with the Stars a while back, but he has such a different rap style and his lyrics actually make sense. Check out his Youtube and he just released his new album so be sure to listen to it on iTunes. Personally I like his older album titled Lamp City, but his new stuff is pretty good too.

#8: Etsy-I always need somewhere to take off my earrings before bed and this Monogram Ring Dish by OhMyWordDesigns on Etsy is the perfect size to slip off the jewelry from the day.

#9: Beauty- One of the most frustrating things about being a woman and wearing makeup is having to take it off to prevent pimples, blackheads, etc. However Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths from Philosophy brand at Sephora, makes removing makeup and dirt super easy.

#10: Home decor-Baja blankets are extremely popular right now and make an extremely handy beach companion. Or you can decorate by placing one in every room of your house like me. See this post on Apartment Sense, my home decorating blog, to find out which room my favorite baja blanket went in and why.

What's a baja blanket? Get the look: 

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Do you like Tuesday Ten posts? Comment below if you want to see another next Tuesday!

Mention Monday: Kohl’s Discount Code

Congratulations, you made it through another week and are still kicking, despite the negative aspects!

 Does it sound a little cliché? Well, sometimes we just need a little reminder that even though life may kick us down, there is always something to smile about and worth getting back up for. 

As a blogger, sometimes I feel my significance is small in the HUMONGOUS world of blogging and the internet. Maybe it is, but just when I start thinking negative…something amazing happens and reminds me the reason I blog. A younger girl reached out to me for styling advice and inquired about finding certain brands for cheaper, and that is when it hit me…it doesn't matter the mass significance my blog makes. The only thing that truly matters is helping the girl who can’t figure out what to wear, or the woman looking to branch outside of her comfort zone into a whole new look, or the insecure girl that sits at the computer all day dreaming about gaining the confidence to make her mark on the world. The follower count does not matter because if one person reads my blog and is inspired, they will tell another, and eventually the word gets out. It may take two years, it may take three, but persistence is key. I will continue to pour out my inspirations to the few who are listening and I will continue to inform my readers of all the deals, sales, stores, and other things floating around in my brain, but when one person leaves my blog and is inspired, is what makes all the editing, photography, researching, and analyzing worth it. On that note, I have an exciting announcement for this ‘Mention Monday’ post. As you should know by now, I am an avid Kohl’s shopper and Lauren Conrad Collection obsessed. The best thing about Kohl’s, aside from the fabulous clothes and exclusive brands, is the SALES and promotions. Every time I walk into Kohl's, I walk out with a smile on my face. As a frugal college student, seeing a huge number on the You Saved portion of the sales receipt makes me super happy. 

With that being said, Kohl’s reached out to me and shared an exclusive Fall discount code for my readers:

All you have to do is type FALLMOMTEN in the Promo Code area at checkout to receive 10% off your entire purchase! The code is good from October 1st through the end of December and can also be combined with another code. How awesome is that, not one discount but TWO!

Go check out Kohl’s and the Lauren Conrad Collection, y'all

How would you like to see a series on the Lauren Conrad Fall Collection? Leave comments below.

Also, feel free to tell me what you bought with the discount code!

Fall favorites

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Something exciting happened last night. Something I have been waiting to do for weeks. 

The weather was finally perfect to wear a hoodie. That is right, folks; I wore a hoodie for the first time this Fall last night and it felt AMAZING. Which hoodie did I wear, you ask. Only my favorite Hurley one.

A hoodie is not pefect unless paired with leggings and Steve Madden boots, right? Right. 

Also, last night I discovered the perfect item to add to my wish list. Yes, this watch is flawless...thanks for noticing. Nordstrom I applaud you for making this beautiful gem of a watch unaffordable to college kids like myself. My favorite thing about this beautiful timepiece is the silver AND gold. It is absolutely breathtaking.

Here is an outfit I kept getting compliments on at school and work.

Shirt: Old Navy (WHAT? Yes, Old Navy.)

Pants: Red jeans from Lauren Conrad's collection found at Kohl's

Shoes: Paprika brand found at Tilly's (I wear these way too much, I know.)
Hair: New Nume wand...tutorial soon

Next, this is currently my favorite thermal via CHAPS brand found at Kohl's, Belk, and other fine retailers. The pearl necklace is from Zara.

These boots are definitely made for walkin'...right out of what store? TARGET of course. Lately, Target has been home to some of the trendiest and most affordable clothes and shoes that I have found. Inspired by brands like Tory Burch, Lauren Conrad (Kohl's), Steve Madden, Michael Kors, and other brands, these boots are priced at a shocking $39.99.

Finally, the last discovery of my Fall post is a thrift shop locator I found via Pinterest {below}

Go to www.thriftshopper.com and type in your zip code to access the National Thrift Store Directory which is a list of thrift shops that can be found in your area.

XOXO,

Sweet Southern Pea

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