This is a hard bag to pack!

I really didn't think packing for New York would have been this difficult.

We are leaving this morning and will not be coming back until Sunday night. (I am currently sitting in the airport waiting for our flight! Woo!)

We will be in NYC for 4 days, 3 nights=7 outfits. AND not letting my checked bag be over 50 lbs.

There were so many different directions I could take my style for this trip.
Weather of course was a huge factor in outfit planning. If it rains I'm fucked. I really should probably cave on the Hunter boots already. The way I looked at it I had four options. 

1. trendy and stylish
2. relaxed and comfortable chic
3. southern bohemian
4. dark and edgy

What?  You don't set a theme when you pack a bag to travel?!

I think I managed a mix of 2 during the day and 4 at night. I will take pictures and let you be the judge. 

But I unlike most people also have to factor in considerable amounts of time for my hair.  It is not only long but it is insanely thick.  The fabulous ladies that I will be traveling with all have short hair and it takes them all of 15 min tops to blow dry AND style their hair.  My hair would still be soaking wet after 15 minutes of blowdrying. Ridiculous.  Reason number one that I hate blowdrying my hair. So when I pack I have to coordinate outfits with my dirty hairstyles.

I'd like to think that today I have channeled the lovely Jen Anniston's travel style. Jeans, tee, Minnetonka boots and a oversized knit sweater. I will show you later! Promise!

High Five for Friday! Now Back that Arse on Up!

   

  Ok. I know I am only supposed to do five things for the link up, but I couldn't help myself.  Here are six things I have been obsessing over this week... 

1. By this time next week I will have already been in NYC for a whole day!  My first real MOH duty for this pretty princess is to help her SAY YES TO THE DRESS! We will be going to Kleinfeld's in NYC and  no we will not be filming for the show.

 

2. Dakota has been really snuggly this week for some reason and this is how I found these two when  I came to bed the other night. Sweet lil babies.

 

3. My three day dirty hair top knot.  This dirty hair thing is really working for me so far! I did use a cleansing conditioner yesterday, but that was it besides the wash it got on Sunday night.

 

4. I have been raving about Big Fatty mascara for a couple of weeks now and after the beach trip I know at least three of my friends have now purchased it as well!  It is awesome! Easy to remove. Jet Black. Nourishing oils. I have pretty sensitive eyes and a mascara that doesn't flake off during the day is crucial.  Plus! It makes my lashes so long and full that I get asked if I am wearing falsies all the time! You can get it here.  Urban Decay is offering free shippingon the singles and the duo right now, they always includes samples with your purchase, and usually will send you a coupon for your next purchase!  You should probably stock up now while you can! I did!

 

5. This moisturizer is heaven.  I first tried it as a sample in my monthly Birchbox.  I was instantly in love!  It is a all in miracle worker.  It can be used as a regular moisturizer/primer underneath makeup, as a mask, or concentrated as a makeup remover. So strange I know! It isn't heavy at all and absorbs really quickly!  You can get it here.  It is worth every penny!

 

6. Ok this stuff is addictive.  I tried it for the first time while I was living in San Fran.  My little kids would bring it in their lunch boxes.  It is a healthy alternative to popcorn and other munchy snacks.  Gluten free and low calorie. Just be careful not to eat the whole bag!  Costco as a big bag of Pirate's Booty that is resealable which is what we keep at our house, but you can find the regular and snack size bags it at Whole Foods, Publix, or Target. Walmart still isn't quite up on their healthy snacks game.

 Here is a little oldie Nelly Furtado, that Bassnectar made so much better.  You should take a deep breath press play and just start moving.  I promise you will feel better by the end! Plus it is FRIDAY!So go ahead and... #backthatazzup