happy friday, y'all!

Helllooooo weekend! Not a lot on the agenda this weekend, but that's a good thing!

1. Visited Jefferson Island last Saturday. We had a great lunch on the lake and a tour of the grounds and gardens, it was nice! It was interesting to learn about Ben's family history. I had no idea that place existed until we started dating, but I wouldn't mind visiting more often! 

2. I had an awesome dinner on Sunday with these ladies. I miss our wine nights, but margaritas were just as good! 

3. New Nikes! Now that I'm sticking with my workout routine, I've rewarded myself (or maybe I just found a really awesome deal at the Nike Outlet). While these are not the ones I've been stalking, these were half the price, the exact same color, and supported my arch the best. I'm excited about this.

4. A fresh mani + new summer purse = total instagram moment.

5. I miss my Carter bear so much. I've been depending on Facetime, since I really don't know the next time I'll see him. Thank you modern technology. 

See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! Have a good weekend!! 

happy friday, y'all!

We made it to Friday! I have a very exciting weekend ahead so I'm definitely screaming TGIF! Hope you have a good weekend! 

1. Got to spend some quality time with the boyfriends' family last weekend. 

2. After some great things that happened during the week, Ben and I celebrated at Zea's. Hummus is a must. 

3. Holy beauty products! The Allure summer essentials box came in and wow, I'm in heaven. Can't wait to try them all out. 

4. The best friend is home for two weeks from London!!!! I'm just ready to get the party started. 

5. If I'm forced to wear a scarf in MAY, I might as well match it to my nails with an oldie but a goodie, Essie Turks & Caicos. 

How was your week?
xo

Mallory

happy friday, y'all

One. Abita-Rita + an LSU win in baseball is my kind of Sunday Funday. 

Two. I sometimes think I have a gift of finding the last pair of shoes in my size at Target. 

Three. A pedi + a good mag. All I needed was a massage and it would have been the perfect afternoon. 

Four. Participating in my first Color Run tomorrow. If the run is anything like the race packet pick-up, I'm sure it will be a good time! 

Five. Whew, what a week to be an American. This weeks events in Boston and Texas are heavy on my heart. My prayers and love are with everyone who have been affected by these tragedies. 

I hope you have a fabulous weekend! See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

Mallory

happy friday y'all!

So this week I finally stopped being lazy and started blogging again. Just in time for a Friday post! Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! 

1. Started off the week with brunch (and a bloody mason) with my boyfriend and his parents. Love some quality time over a meal. 

2. Finally (a year and a half later) put a bookcase in my living room to fill the empty nook. It "only" took me three hours and two mistakes to put it together all by my handy-woman self. I really like it! 

3. A Sephora VIB sale meant picking up two things that have been on my wishlist since the beginning of time. NARS turkish delight and Tarte amazonian blush in amused. I'm in love with both. 

4. When I saw this tee, I knew I had to have it. Chanel + Nola love is my kind of jam. Loving the white version... but now I want all the colors... 

5. Tomorrow will be the first time I've ever sold things in a garage sale. I feel like I've covered every inch of my condo for things to sell. Getting rid of old crap makes me feel lighter already.  Maybe I'm weird, but I don't think I was born with a sentimental bone in my body. I have no problem getting rid of things, I just hope most of it sells! 

Check out Wednesday's post if you haven't already! And, see more H54F posts on Lauren's blog. Happy Friday! xoxo

Mallory

happy friday, y'all!

Happy Friday, Y'all! Another long week coming to an end. This week the wood floors in my condo were finally repaired thanks to my amazing dad who seems to know how to do anything and saved me major $$$$.  Now I'm looking forward to a good weekend and making memories at the St. Patrick's Day parade tomorrow... :)

1. Captured this pic of Mike the Tiger taking a nap after the Men's Basketball game. Sometimes I wish I could just pet him, but think I think "eh, better not." [pitch perfect, anyone?]

2. Sushi for two. Had a great dinner date with my bff and long lost sister Danielle at Ichiban's. I love being able to catch up over good food. I wouldn't mind if this became a weekly event. 

3. I had a realization this week that my brush "collection" is out of control. Washing them is such a chore, mainly because I'm just lazy. But once their clean it makes me feel so much better. If you want to see how I clean this mountain of brushes, click here. 

4. I scored two House of Harlow look-a-like necklaces at Wet Seal for a total of $15 thanks to a bogo 50% off sale. I can finally check that off of my "find a less expensive version" wishlist. 

5. I really really enjoyed this month's Birchbox. I'll share what I got next week! 

Hope you have a fabulous weekend! Check out more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

xo, Mal

happy friday y'all!

T...G... I... F. It's been a busy one. Here's a look back... 

1. Sunday was spent at the bookstore getting inspiration for decorating my condo. I'm on a decorating kick. I feel like my bedroom is done, and now it's time to focus on the main living areas. I wish I could just snap my fingers and have an HGTV designer come in and do it for me! (Sabrina Soto, can you hear me?) 

2. Who doesn't love a surprise cupcake from Cupcake Couture? 

3. I've started the deocrating process by replacing my old side table and re-styling it. It's not much, but it's a start y'all... 

4. Essie Mint Candy Apple for ya. I foresee this color on my nails many times this Spring and Summer. 

5. This week a friend passed his exam to officially become an RN! St. Patty's glasses for everyone thanks to The Bulldog! 

How was your week?! See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

xo, Mal

happy friday, y'all!

Happy Friday, Y'all! It's been a pretty good week, but still glad it's Friday! Here's a few highlights of my week. 

1. LSU Baseball opening weekend could not have had more perfect weather. Had a wonderful Sunday Funday at The Box and Walkon's. Great way to start the week! 

2. Lavender nails and leopard scarf = love. 

3. I did it. I finally freaking did it. I purchased the new Macbook Pro! I'm LOVING it! 

4. Okay I could not pass up the notebook cuteness at Target. These remind me of Kate Spade, but luckily this 3-pack was only $4. 

5. What's a Friday post without my Carter bear making an appearance? I will finally get to see this munchkin today and I'm just plain excited!

How was your week?? 

Find more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

xo, Mal

happy friday, y'all!

Happy Friday everyone! I'm sorry for the lack of posts this week, it's been a sorta crazy week. Between Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day, and really not feeling great, I just haven't had the time or energy. I hope to get back to regular posts next week! Here's what my week looked like...

1. Spanishtown Mardi Gras Parade. I love this crazy parade. Good friends and good times. 

2. While my family is in Disney World, I've just been living vicariously through Facebook photos and group messages. There are times when I regret not going! 

3. I love finding good jewelry at Forever 21 without having to dig. I rarely go to the actual store, but I popped in one day and fell in love with this necklace. 

4. My first Lent dinner on Wednesday was probably a mistake. I've been sick ever since, but I refuse to swear off Frosty's and french fries! 

5. Hardly got to enjoy this beautiful Valentine's Day meal, but I couldn't have asked for a better date night at home with my man. Our third V-day cooking together and it was just perfect. :)

Have a great weekend! See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

xo, Mal

happy friday, y'all!

Happy February, everyone! And of course... Happy Friday! Here's a glimpse of my week. 

1. I don't think I've ever pre-ordered jewelry before, so I was excited to finally get this rose gold pave necklace from Derng in this week! Not even sure when I'll wear it yet, so it's just a beautiful addition to my jewelry for now. 

2. I might have had a rough Saturday night, so Sunday lunch called for one of these. Don't judge my cheeseburger weakness! 

3. Super Gras (Super Bowl + Mardi Gras) is in full force in NOLA. And I'm very jealous of all the Super Bowl activities my family attended yesterday, but I'm loving the pictures. I mean, is that not the cutest future New Orleans Saint you've ever seen?! Or Dallas Cowboy... I'll take either one. :)

4. I've been missing a certain Houston friend this week. Especially hearing all about her dream house she's almost finished building. I can't wait to finally make a trip and visit in the near future! 

5. No fun nail polish this week. Trying to strengthen these brittle things in hopes of getting stronger, longer nails. OPI Nail Envy and Sally Hansen Maximum Growth are all I've been wearing. Not seeing any "earth-shattering" results yet, but I haven't given up hope. 

How was your week? See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

xo, Mal

happy friday, y'all

It's been quite a busy and productive week. Had a day off, but sure didn't feel like it. Hello weekend! 

1. My version of breakfast in bed on a day off. 

2. Filling wall space, finally. Jewelry and shopping bags. 

3. Loving my new photos above my headboard.

4. Sometimes all you need is a 3 mile run alone to reset. So peaceful. 

5. Sushi and truffles for dinner. Legit. 

How was your week? Link up with Lauren! 

xo, Mal

happy friday, y'all!

Happy Friday, y'all! Posting from my phone today so I hope the layout is correct. Here's some highlights of my week...

1. This finally happened. Now I can see all of the colors and easily choose whatever I'm in the mood for. And the nail polish problem continues...

2. I was able to attend Kate Bryan's class on Monday. Got to meet some other really great bloggers and hear Kate talk about her tips for optimizing Pinterest for your blog. Always learning!

3. I feel like I've been on a truffles high this week. Truffles at work and truffles at home. These were dipped in a thick layer of cocoa. #chocolateloversdream

4. Last night was pretty awesome. Any Project Runway viewers here? Last night I went to the PR Finale party. Anthony Ryan Auld is from Baton Rouge and is a fellow LSU grad. He hosted the finale event with Joshua McKinley. And...Anthony Ryan WON! It was so fun meeting and talking with him and Josh. They're amazing! If you haven't seen any of Anthony's designs, google "Elie Tahari Project Runway Liv Dress." That was one of his winning designs and I.want.it.

5. Today I'm headed to New Orleans to see my beautiful aunt receive the Dunbar Award for her incredible work as a Civil Service employee in Louisiana. So proud of her and I'm so happy to see her being recognized for all that she's done. Love you, Tia!

How was your week?

See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog!

xo, Mal

happy friday, y'all!

It's.finally.Friday. I'm looking forward to quality time with my friends and family over the next couple of weeks. It's much... much... much... needed. 

1. This week marked two years since I became an LSU grad. And today is the day that my Kateepal comes home for the Holidays from London. If I could type my excitement, it would looks something like this: aslmfiwje;po!!!!;lasjfpwioej!!!palpqpajwfvl;qweior!!ahhhhhh!!!!!!!! Okay I'll stop.

2. There's something about getting a fresh mocha from a cup and saucer that just makes it feel so legit and necessary when it's cold outside. Thank you mother nature for finally realizing it's December. 

3. 'Tis the season to eat gingerbread cookies for breakfast for a week straight, right? Oh... it's not...?

4. As if Target wasn't the amazingness that it is already, all of the Neiman Marcus collection is 50% OFF! In stores and online. I took advantage of this and got the Tory Burch "printed container/thermos/what the hell is this" for $12.00. This sale is for a limited time only, so if you had your eye on something and couldn't justify the price, now is the time to check it out! 

5. How did this little guy get in here? In all seriousness, after the Newtown tragedy last Friday, I am loving on this boy more than I thought possible. I can't wait to spend Christmas with him and the rest of my family. 

I hope you're all having a wonderful Holiday season! We have a lot to be thankful for. 

What kind of plans do you have for the holidays?!

See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog!

xo, Mal

Happy Friday, Y'all!

Have a great weekend, everyone! 

1. Had a little date at the aquarium on Sunday morning. 
I liked seeing live versions of Finding Nemo and Happy Feet. 

2. I love taco nights. 

3. Pacific Blue is back! This is easily one of my favorite polishes. 
I wrote more on it here if you're interested. 

4. Christmas cards mailed. :)

5. I enjoy the Glee cast version of Christmas music on repeat.

See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

happy friday, y'all!

Not bad for a 4 day work week. Next week is 3 days. Gotta love the short weeks! 

Here's some highlights! 

1. Game nights are easily turning into "make your best Pinterest recipe." They should just make Pinterest a word in Webster Dictionary at this point. 

2. Sometimes seeing two pinks in one Starburst wrapper can make my day. Hey, it's the little things. 

3. The tree is up! Along with the rest of my Christmas decorations. If only I was this proactive about the rest of the things in my life. 

4. I ate my taco soup for three days straight. And I ain't complaining. It was the cat's pajamas. 

5. Lana Del Ray on repeat. She's amazing. "Off the Races" and "Blue Jeans".. check her out on iTunes or Pandora! 

See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

Have a fabulous weekend everyone! 

xo, Mal

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happy friday, y'all!

Luckily for me, this was a 4 day work week. And I'm looking forward to another one next week thanks to Veteran's Day holiday. Here's a few things from this past week...

One

I won my first blog giveaway! Anna from Fash Boulevard picked me as the winner of her SleepNaked giveaway. SleepNaked was a promotion by Swisspers to encourage women to always take their makeup off before bed-- something I'm a huge advocate for! It's very important for healthy skin! And I'm SO excited that I won! Anna's fashion blog is FABULOUS so be sure to check her out! 

Two

My Target Fall Beauty Bag came in this week. It's full of great samples I can't wait to try from Fekkai, Clear, Pixi, and more. I just hate that this is the last beauty bag Target will ever release! 

Three

My YHL book is in! Is anyone else a Young House Love reader here? If you aren't, you should be. Especially if you are a homeowner. This down-to-earth couple writes a great blog filled with budget-friendly DIYs and easy home improvement tips & stories with some pretty funny commentary. And they've turned their blog into a book [with all new content]. It's awesome!

Four

My day off this week sparked a little trip to Hobby Lobby to get my holiday decor shopping on. Since I'm a little Mantel-excited now that I have a brand new fireplace mantel, I've been on the hunt for the perfect stocking holders. Too soon? I mean, how could I pass up these mosaic mirrored reindeer? [oh wow. i just typed "reindeers" and was confused as to why it was misspelled. go back to third grade, mallory.] 

Five

My dear friend Brittney's dog, Riley, was recently diagnosed with Lymphona. She's stopping at nothing to get Riley the care she needs. So, Brit is raising money to help cover the cost of the chemo Riley will receive. Here's the link if you're interested in donating for Riley!

How did your week go? Any fun things planned for the weekend?

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happy friday, y'all!

1. Okay how cute is this tray from Target? It's one of the many new additions to my condo. 

2. This is what I don't need to see on my desk on a Monday morning. But the sweet notes from co-workers sure made my day. 

3. My last name is Sharp. See what they did there? ;) 

4. I love Essie polish. I love it even more when I get it for $4 at tj maxx. This is Power Clutch. Lurve. 

5. Learning how to edit videos this week. Adobe. Premiere.Is.Hard. But I really like it! 

See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

Have a good weekend everyone!

happy friday, y'all!

1. Sundays are for hanging out with your nephew and taking him to get ice cream... and letting him pick out all the toppings he wants. #bestauntaward 

2. I do not wear glitter nail polish unless it's an accent nail... until this week. I spotted a bottle of "Big Money" at my boyfriend's apartment [his roommate's girlfriend's polish]. And I had to have it. I loved it, until it came time to remove it last night. Such.a.pain. 

3. My dad [Mr. Hire-Someone-Else-To-Build-You-A-Mantel] finally gave in to my endless begging and built, with his own hands and tools, this amazing fireplace mantel for my condo. All that was there before was the brick. I think he did an amazing job. Hmmmm, what else can I get him to build for me? 

4. Game night with the girls was a success. We had all the food, sweets, and Halloween decor that a game night party could have. I made some bite size apple pies that turned out amazing, thinking about sharing the recipe on the blog next week! 

5. I pre-ordered the Lauren Conrad Beauty book, my first pre-order experience, and I am SO excited it came in this week! Going to start reading it next week. 

See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

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happy friday, y'all!

1. How am I 24 and just realizing how much I love grilled cheese sandwiches? 

Add Tomato Basil Soup and its the perfect comfort food on a chilly Fall day. 

2. Painted my nails with Essie Chinchilly. Was just in the mood for some gray.

3. Since I was out of thank you notes, I figured wrapping up some cookies and attaching a fresh flower was the next best thing! 

4. Made a quick trip to New Orleans for a meeting. Everyone should ride a street car at least once in their life! 

5. When I go to World Market, I have to buy something since my trips there are few and far between. These wafers were just staring at me, begging for a pantry to call home! 

It's been a long week for me, and I'm looking forward to a much needed dinner and drinks with my girls tonight! Hope everyone has a great weekend! 

See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

xoxo

happy friday, y'all!

1. I highly recommend that you go see Pitch Perfect this weekend. It's hilarious and it was filmed on LSU's campus (my alma mater)! Warning: this movie will make you wish you knew how to sing and dance. 

2. Who doesn't look hot pink and leopard print together? 

3. I haven't bought new heels in a long time, so I picked these up from Frock Candy to wear to a wedding tomorrow. 

4. My Sigma Performance Eye Brushes came in yesterday! I have small eyelids which makes putting on eye shadow a somewhat difficult task. I've heard good things about this set, so I'm excited to see how these work for me. 

5.  My dad turned 60 this week; and to celebrate we ate dinner at Portico. Love spending QT with my dad and nephew! 

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happy friday y'all!

1. My week was off to a rough start thanks to a night out with my old roomie and bff Kayla. 

Sunday was so rough that the most movement I did was bed to couch, then back to bed. 

2. It was time for the seasonal closet cleaning this week. The things I realize haven't been worn more than once is crazy. Like this bling bling NYE dress from circa 2009. Sexy ain't it? 

3. No Doubt is back. And I'm loving it... in a creepy obsessive way. I watched their E! special, their two appearances on Ellen, and broke out the Tragic Kingdom CD. Please tell me I'm not the only super-fan! 

4. The sun is setting earlier and earlier around here. Luckily I caught this one right before our walk around the lake. 

5. Is anyone else deathly afraid of haircuts? I've been seeing my stylist for 7 years, but I'm so attached to my hair it's ridiculous. Luckily, Meg can always read my mind and knows what I want without me having a clue.

See more H54F posts on Lauren's blog! 

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!