Not Another LA Blonde

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  • GOODBYE 2018…

    GOODBYE 2018…

    Wow what a year! Can you believe that another year has come and gone and now we are looking at 2019. I’ve done this for the last couple of years and I find that it helps me to reflect on the past year. This past year held BIG changes and plenty of UPS and DOWNS.

    Let’s recap 2018:

    2018 was a HUGE year for Robert and I. We finalized wedding plans and found a place to live after we got married. There were so many firsts for us and I loved getting to spend them with Robert as my husband for the last 6 months of the year.

    JANUARY:

    I kicked off the new year with a trip to the Malibu Wine Safari with my bff/adventure buddy! This little day trip was a lot of fun and I even got to feed some animals.

    FEBRUARY:

    Robert and I had our cake tasting and picked out the type of cake we wanted for our wedding day.

    We also found a place to live and Robert moved in!

    MARCH:

    We celebrated Robert’s birthday by going to a Ducks hockey game.

    APRIL:

    My bridal shower month! I loved everything about my bridal shower and thought my mom did a fantastic job with everything. You can see more pictures from the day here.

    MAY:

    My BACHELORETTE PARTY. We went to Vegas and partied it up!

    JUNE:

    BEST month yet! This was my wedding month! Everything was a dream come true and all the ups and downs and tears that went into planing paid off.

    We celebrated our honeymoon in Aruba!

    AND we got private access to California Adventures Pixar Pier before it opened to the public (this was part of Robert’s wedding gift from me).

    JULY:

    We celebrated my birthday in Palm Springs and got to see Dylan Scott in concert.

    AUGUST:

    Went to the OC Fair!

    SEPTEMBER:

    Ran a 5k marathon on Labor Day over the bridge.

    OCTOBER:

    Went to the pumpkin patch! You can read all about it here.

    And went to Santa Ynez for a wine birthday party! You can read all about my wine tasting weekend here.

    NOVEMBER:

    Robert and I went to Nashville and crossed another place off our destination bucket list!

    DECEMBER:

    I was in a wedding (for the first time ever in my life)!

    I also experienced my first Christmas as a married gal!

    As you can see from the little bit I’ve shown, 2018 was a wild and crazy ride, from the wedding to moving to experiencing life as it gets thrown at us. There were so many AMAZING times and there were some lows that I have chosen not to share at this time. 2018 was a year I will never forget and will always remember it as the year I made the best decision of my life, marrying my soul mate.

    2019 will continue to be a year of firsts for us, but I’m hoping it will be a less hectic year. I’m still hoping to expand on my blogging and become more consistent with posting and engaging with all of you! I also am trying to plan our 1 year anniversary trip and am so close to booking!

    I hope y’all had an amazing year and I can’t wait to grow and shine with y’all in 2019!

    XOXO

  • Gift Guide for Her

    Ok so here’s another last minute gift guide, I’ll have one more for you tomorrow morning! This gift guide is for all of those bffs, girlfriends, coworkers, whatever female you have in your life that still needs a gift!

    With that being said, I’ve put together a gift guide for her, and all items are things that I would totally love to have for myself! Like yesterday, I’m only including items that will arrive by Christmas Eve.

    These are the shipping deadlines for Nordstrom

    Tory Burch ‘Minnie’ Travel Ballet Flat – $228 Fits true to size. I typically wear a 7 in Tory Burch, and am currently wearing the brown pair! You can also find them here and here.

    Slip For Beauty Sleep ‘Slipsilk’ Pure Silk Pillowcase – $85-105 This anti-aging, anti-sleep crease, anti-bed head pillowcase by slip for beauty sleep is like an eight-hour beauty treatment every night. You can also find it here.

    Fresh Escape to Sugar Lip Set – $29.60 20% off A limited-edition set of moisturizing lip balms in sheer pink tints.

    Tory Burch ‘Miller’ Flip Flop – $198 A breezy, cleanly styled flip-flop features a bold logo cutout across the instep. I typically wear a 7 in Tory Burch, and currently own the charcoal and the brown leather! You can also find them here and here.

    Drybar The Most Wonderfull Kit of the Year Collection – $199 ($288 Value) A limited-edition kit packed with everything you need to create the perfect blowout at home. I absolutely LOVE Drybar products and own both the hair dryer and the curling wand along with various other products. I got a kit similar to this during the anniversary sale and HIGHLY recommend it. You can also find it here.

    Steve Madden Gills Platform Slip-On Sneaker – $80 I have these in the black suede and love them. I wear them all the time as they are the perfect for casual wear! I even wore them out and about when we were in Nashville! You can also find these here and here.

    MAC Cosmetics Shiny Pretty Things Glow Getter Gold Mini Face Kit – $29.63 25% off A set featuring everything you need to gleam in all the right places.

    Stila With Flying Colors Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick Set – $39 A limited-edition set featuring beautiful shades of powerful lipsticks that lasts through a thousand sweet kisses.

    Don’t worry, I’m still running around like crazy after work doing my last minute shopping!

    XOXO

  • Gift Guide for Him

    Ok so I’m totally going to overload y’all this week with last minute gift guides! It’s Wednesday which means that we are one day closer to Christmas and I am still frantically trying to shop for those hard to buy for people on my list! I don’t know if you know someone like this, but my husband is impossible to shop for. He likes very specific things, and doesn’t like the current male clothing style (tight/skinny jeans, the preppy look, and shoes other than Nike or Vans).

    With that being said, I’ve put together a gift guide for that picky guy in your life! Like yesterday, I’m only including items that will arrive by Christmas Eve.

    Please note the shipping deadlines for Nordstrom

    G-Shock Baby-G Military Ana-Digi Watch, 53mm – $84 A rugged digital watch boasts a highly durable resin case that provides shock, water, and magnetic resistance. Can also be found here and here and here.

    Herschel Supply Co. ‘Novel’ Duffle Bag – $85 Double carrying handles define a classic duffel designed with an exterior zip shoe compartment to protect interior contents from dirt and grime. Comes in both navy and black! Can also be found here and here.

    Google Home Voice Activated Speaker – $99 20% off Get hands-free help from Google Assistant with Google Home, the all-purpose speaker that can answer questions, play music and help you track your daily plans. Can also be found here and here.

    Nike Sportswear Tech Fleece Zip Hoodie – $100 Stay warm and look cool in this sporty fleece hoodie created as an update on the classic track jacket. Comes in 6 different colors! Can also be found here and here and here.

    Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones – $119 20% off Take your workout wireless with high-performance in-ear headphones that are optimized for active use. They come in 3 different colors. Can also be found here and here.

    Fitbit Charge 3 Wireless Activity & Heart Rate Tracker – $130 This is perfect for all the fitness guys in your life! Can also be found here and here.

    Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Bluetooth Headphones – $199 Can also be found here and here.

    Also, here are some sales to take note of:

    Macy’s – Take 20% off with code GIFT. Valid until 12/24

    Neiman Marcus – Enjoy 25% select styles with code FRIENDME. Valid until 12/19

    Ann Taylor – Take 50% off entire purchase with code GIFT50. Valid until 12/19. Take 40% off your entire purchase 12/20-12/26

    Happy shopping!

    XOXO