Chevron & Monogram

I mean can a corn hole board be any cuter? Head to Sherrod Sisters' website and get you one of these! They are custom made so you can use whatever colors you want with whatever color monogram you want. How much more girly and southern can you be? (They can do sporty chevron ones too if your significant other, like mine, wasn't into the pink theme). 

My Summer Reads

I haven't always been much of a reader. However, this summer I have so much free time that I decided to do some research on some good books! I came across this one, The First Husband...

...and boy is it good! I can't put it down! Although I have not finished it, I highly recommend it! It's about a woman who had her heart broken, but found someone and married him all within a 3 month span. It says that her old lover comes back and puts her in a little predicament. We will see how it turns out!

I also ordered this book off of Amazon, Girls in White Dress ....

Has anyone read it yet? How about The First Husband? 

The Hangover Part 3

My boyfriend and I hit up $6 movie night yesterday and chose to see The Hangover Part III. I feel like this is the same story different movie because sequels are never as good. However, Alan made me chuckle, as usual, Bradley Cooper was beautiful to look at, Stu was Stu and Doug was, like in the past 2 movies, the man in distress. Obviously not as good as the first movie, but it was still worth seeing!

Anyone else seen The Hangover Part III yet?

Victoria's Secret- The Semi Annual Sale

25%-40% OffBras! Up to 50% off Swim Wear! Up to 50% off clothing clearance!! And 20% off any single clothing item (ends tomorrow). Use the code 20FASHION. HOLY SALE!! I had a birthday a few months ago and I have been saving a gift card that I got just for this occasion. I have had my eye on this bathing suit and I think with this sale and my gift card...it's mine!

Those little ruffles have me written all over it! What are you going to get from the Victoria's Secret Semi Annual Sale?

The Manly DIY

Trying to come up with a creative idea for  your dad for Father's day or a boyfriend/husband for a birthday? Well try this!
                                        

I made this for my boyfriend for his 21st birthday and he absolutely loved it and it was super easy! I just picked up a few things and two cases of his favorite beer. I went to Michael's and bought a pack of 8", 10" and 12" cardboard cake circles. You can make your own, but I didn't have anything laying around I could use and I was already there getting ribbon. I had to get 2 cases of Stella and you will also need some tape. You can add your own topper, but i just made the 21 out of paper and colored it and then taped it to two straws. 

So recap of what you will need:

3 Cardboard Circles- 8", 10", and 12" 

Around 30 beers

Ribbon

Tape

Your own topping

How to make the Beer Cake:

1. Starting with the bottom layer, I just lined up my cans in a ring around the outer edge. I added a few cans in the middle for structural support. I didn’t need to transport my cake so I opted to NOT use tape to stick my cans to the cardboard circles.
2. Add the second cardboard circle and ring of beers. This time I didn’t use a center can though. Wasn’t necessary, but you can if you'd like!
3. Add the third and final cardboard circle with the last beer on top.
4. Add a ribbon around each layer. You can use double sided tape or just tape the ends on the back of the cake.
5. Add your cake topper! Some ideas that I have seen are lottery tickets, ribbon, "Super Dad" on scrapbook paper, and so many more. 

How easy is this? I know it's been done before, but I had so much fun making it and my boyfriend loved it so much that I thought I would share with all of you! Have any of y'all made one? Comment with your tips, tricks and ideas!

essie is love

I have a slight obsession with nail polish. As sad as this is, I cannot paint my own nails so it tends to become an expensive obsession. I discovered Essie last year and have fallen in love. I now own 4 different colors and love each and every one of them. The spring and sumer colors are endless!!

This one is my favorite summer color! It's called Tart Deco and is described by essie as "sassy, stylish and darling, just so south beach. chic and modern, this dreamy coral nail lacquer is an artistic burst of color that creates a manicure masterpiece". I could not agree more. Embarrassing as this is....I got a pedicure with this color and it lasted for a whole month. 

 

Mint Apple Candy- One I just got and cannot wait to try!

Full Steam Ahead- Another one that I cannot wait to try. I think this will be next choice for my upcoming and long overdue mani/pedi.

I will continue to share the colors I try out (because there are 266...I counted). Feel free to share your favorite summer time colors. I would love some great suggestions. Check out all the essie colors at www.essie.com. I promise it will not disappoint you.

Update-

I tried the purple! I think it speaks for itself...obsessed.

Bachelorette Fanatic

I am a lifelong Bachelor and Bachelorette fanatic! I am completely obsessed with Emily Maynard and wish I could steal her whole closet. However, I have not been looking forward to this season because Des was not my favorite last season. As the Bachelorette, Emily Maynard was rumored to have a quarter million dollar wardrobe budget, with all the gorgeous Herve Leger bandage dresses and Christian Louboutin stilettos that money can buy. I was constantly researching what she was wearing and where I could find it. Luckily, Emily has made finding out where she got her clothes and what makeup she wears a little easier....SHE HAS A BLOG. I know, it is an unhealthy obsession. 

Check out her blog at www.EmilyMaynard.com

The new Bachelorette Des Hartsock seems to be taking an entirely different approach. Des has been buying clothes from places like Old Navy, Target, Guess, and Express. Some cute, some not so cute items. However, on last night's episode, I spotted a dress that I thought was beautiful and really flattering. This dress is from Guess, but can be found at Macy's for only $138. I have a feeling that this will not be in stock for long. 

I cannot wait to see the rest of the fancy vacations, the fun clothes, and to see which guy Des will choose! Stay tuned, friends.

The Bauble Belles

Blog post number 2!! Wohoo, I am on a roll! 

I know I told everyone a little bit about myself yesterday, but today I want to tell you a little about what I do for a living. Besides being a full time student at the Harvard of the South (The University of Georgia), I make my very own handcrafted jewelry. I hate to say Sherrod Sisters started by accident, but it kind of did. I made a few bracelets for myself, which led to making a few bracelets for my friends and then my sisters friends and now 12 sassy and fabulous boutiques! We also have our very own website at SherrodSisters.com. I make all the jewelry and my sister, Lindsey, helps me keep up with our social media sites and our website. She is currently in the middle of working with a company to get us a brand new logo! We are very excited about that! We really want to keep our business between the two of us because it is something special that keeps us connected. Like I said earlier, I am a senior at The University of Georgia and she is an upcoming freshman at Mercer University. Even though we both have a million things going on and are in two different places, it is nice to know we have something to keep us connected. 

Here is Lindsey and I before her senior homecoming court!

Some of the jewelry we make! 

Long necklace - 18' necklace - Cross Studs - Bracelet Set

That is also, my mother and me :)

Visit our website at www.SherrodSisters.com

and check out our Facebook page for giveaways and upcoming jewelry at

www.Facebook.com/SherrodSisters

Lastly, you can find out jewelry in these chic stores:
The Red Dress Boutique- Athens, Georgia
Merle Norman- Oxford, Alabama

Lizard Thicket- Newnan, Georgia
Lizard Thicket- Carrollton, Georgia

Lizard Thicket- Peachtree City, Georgia

Lizard Thicket- Chandler, Arizonia

Lizard Thicket- Columbus, Georgia

Blue Moon Boutique- Newnan, Georgia

Vinyl Chatter- Newnan, Georgia
ShoeBeDo- New Orleans, Louisiana

The Mint Julep Boutique- Foley, Alabama

Fab'rik- Athens, Georgia

Camille & Company- Hilton Head, South Carolina

Camille & Company- Gainesville,Georgia

I'm Officially a Blogger, Y'all!

  As I’m sitting here writing my very first post on my very own blog, I am overwhelmed with excitement and eagerness! I am a twenty something, southern born and southern raised gal. I absolutely adore fashion and have a life long dream to own my own boutique. Until that wonderful and joyous day arrives,  I’m going to be writing about anything and everything that pops into my brain a long the way. I hope you find this blog entertaining, inspiring, and somewhat educational. Thanks for following along! I hope you enjoy this adventure as much as I do.