It's as simple as a new haircut

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything"

I got my hair cut today!

And man does it feel good! I think there is nothing better than getting a new hair cut. It's almost like a chance to discover a new you. I love it! What is one of your favorite things to do for you? Happy Hump Day. :)

xoxox Ariel



Few of my favorite things: Tuesdays

“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.”

Dr. Seuss

Hello lovies! This week has been one of the most hectic weeks I've had in a while. Mid-terms are this week and I'm freaking out a little bit. I'm in my second year of school, but this is my first semester going full time, so my stress level has been off the charts lately, but thankfully Patrick has been kind enough to deal with my grumpiness. :) All this being said this week I've been all about feel good quotes and happy pictures. Enjoy. :)

This makes me giggle. hehe

I love these.

I really do hope that you do, because you are. :)

Sixteen pounds down baby!

And just for some eye candy. I still love him. ;)

May your week be filled with sunshine.

xoxox Ariel

Polyvore obsession

"If they can make penicillin out of mouldy bread, they can sure make something out of you."

Muhammad Alli

I am not tech savy..whatsoever and during my journeys of looking and drooling at other bloggers fabulous sites I've noticed a lot of them do "want" or "must have" lists with little collages of clothes they want, like, or just outfit ideas. Fabulous right?! For the longest time I was in the dark on how they were doing such things, I never even attempted anything of such awesomeness, then I discovered Polyvore.  My late nights are now spent making outfit collages and outfit ideas! I think I'm in Heaven (it seems as though I'm being a tad dramatic, but I can't help it, I am just super excited!)

My first layout. I think I was feeling navy with coral. :)

My second and my favorite layout! If I had the money I would totally buy and rock this outfit! Is it spring yet? Well, it should be. ;)

Do ya'll use Polyvore and if so what are some of the outfits you've created? I'd love to see them! :) Happy Hump Day!!

xoxoxo Ariel 

Angry cats & more snow

"You can't help that. We're all mad here." The Cheshire Cat from Alice and Wonderland

Sweater&Scarf: Modcloth Boots:Mardens

This weekend it snowed again. :( I am beyond mega bummed. Snowy weather always brings out my big comfy sweaters, and my angry cat sweater via Modcloth is my absolute favorite clothing item I own! If I'm having a blah day and not sure what to wear, I always turn to this. It is really big, but I added a belt and wore it over a burnt orange dress and bam! Instant cuteness. Here's to hoping that y'alls weekend is warmer than mine. :)

xoxoxoxo

Ariel

Breaking a sweat

"Sweat is your fat crying."

Today was a hard day. I have been going to Weight Watchers and working towards my NY's resolution of running a 5k since the first of the year. I've lost in total 13 pounds and I've gotten myself up to running around 2.25 miles on my treadmill. Every time I look in the mirror though I don't see any change, I actually feel as though I am bigger! I'm totally discouraged, I mean with all the exercising and eating right that I'm doing I feel as though I should be seeing some kind of change in my body. Any advice on how to get a better workout or any weight loss/get healthy tips would be greatly appreciated. :)

xoxoxo Ariel

Shake it Up

"Shake it out, shake it out, oh whoa."

Florence + the Machine

Finally, some sunshine!

Dress:Modcloth Necklace:Ebay

Jacket:AE Shoes: F21

xoxox Ariel



Wishing for Sunshine

"The rays of happiness, like those of light, are colorless when unbroken."

Henry W. Longfellow

I've been feeling out of sorts for the past week or so, not entirely sure why, but I will be blaming it on the lack of sunshine Maine has been getting. Today the wind was blustery and cold, with an overcast that makes for horrible lighting, so this is my sorry attempt of an outfit picture. :)

Outfit: Dress&Jacket:Target

Tights:Wallyworld Scarf:Modcloth

Wishing for sunshine this week and that ya'll will have a peachy weekend. (sorry it's the Georgia girl coming out hehe)

xoxoxo Ariel 



Candy hearts, chocolates, & all that mushy stuff

"All you need is love. But a little bit of chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."

Happy Valentines day dolls! For two years now I have been blessed with the greatest Valentine a girl could ask for. :)

Isn't she lovely? Goodness I love her! January-Grace's third birthday will be here before I know it and I am so unprepared. I don't want it to come, honestly, she's my baby and I wish she could stay like this forever. But I am excited to see what kind of person she'll grow up to be and all the adventures we have in store. :)

I hope all of you are having a magical Valentine's day!

xoxox Ariel

A few of my favorite things, Tuesdays.

"Life is too short, smile while you still have teeth."

I've decided to make my posts on Tuesdays all about a few of my favorite things! This week is all about some amazing beauty products that you don't have to spend an arm and leg to get.

Favorite for your lips: Maybelline's new line of chap sticks Baby Lips. Patrick got me a stick for Christmas after my many subtle hints that I needed new chap stick. I loved it so much I had to get another! My third favorite is MAC lipstick from their Disney Villain's line. Sorry I can't give the name for the color I have, (I purchased it off eBay.)

My favorites: eyes, face, & nails.

• I am in love with Rimmel London's Scandaleyes mascara! It gives my lashes the right amount of volume and length, and best of all, NO clumps!
• I have this obsession with finding the perfect eyeliner. I have found that ones with a felt like tip work the best for me, (I've never been able to color inside the lines). I don't use a lot of E.L.F products only because I haven't had the best of luck with a lot of the products in the past, but I have to give it to them with their liquid eyeliner pen! It creates both a thin and dramatic line. For only a dollar I can't resist using it!
• Whilst in Portland last month I had my first experience in a Sephora store. And...I was like a kid in a candy store there! It was amazing. I ended up buying their Mineral Baked eyeshadow pallet and Prisma Chrome eyeshadow. 
• Yes to Carrots Nourishing creme. Oh how I love thee. Another amazing Christmas gift from Patrick. :)

New Shoes! I've been eyeing these wedges for over a year now and they finally got marked down to a price range that I could afford, $150 down to $19.99! What a steal! I can not wait to wear these, pictures coming soon.

Are there any new make up products that you've tried and loved? I'd love to know. :)

Kind regards,

Ariel

Casual Mondays

"Fashions fade, style is eternal."

-Yves Saint-Laurent

Today was a casual day.

Shirt:Target Necklace&Pants:F21

Shoes:Blowfish

Some days it's nice to just put on a pair of jeans and a nice shirt and take a stroll in the snow with flats...well my shoe choice wasn't the best. :))

I love this flowy top from Target. It's lightweight and silky and form flattering. With the weather taking a turn for the better, I'm crossing my fingers that the sunshine is here to stay.

I've decided it's time for a hair cut. I'm not quite sure what style I want yet, suggestions are welcome. :)

May your week be filled with sunshine.

xoxo Prettylittlelayers

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