Bubble Necklace

I feel behind the ball game because I have yet to purchase a bubble necklace! EVERYTIME I go to J. Crew they are sold out but tell me that I can go online...but I have yet to do so. So I will be more than likely resorting to a knock off since I can't get my hands on the real one.

 

 all pictures via

Xoxo

M

Madewell Obsession

 Being sick does more harm to my bank account than it actually does to my body.

I have done nothing but sit on my couch with my hot tea and shop online.

With that being said, I think I have found a new favorite store!

Enter:

 

 

 I have heard nothing but good things about them! Here are a few pieces I have my eye on

Scalloped Lace Top

Scallops and lace, enough said. 

Plus this is a great piece that can be worn with a skirt or shorts in the summertime but can be layered with a blazer in the fall! Now is the time of the year to buy transition pieces.

Skinny Skinny Ankle Printed Cords

Academy Blazer

 The Sidewalk Skimmer in Snakeprint

I am not much on the snake print but for some reason I love these! Plus the deep emerald is perfect for fall

 

The Archive Leather Boot

I bought my Michael Kors riding boots last winter and basically never took them off. I wore them with absolutely EVERYTHING. But I am DYING for these. I am not one to buy boots online without trying them on, but I would take a chance with these since the closest store for me is in Atlanta which is over 5 hours away.

Mini-Bow Ring

The best part about this ring is it's only $15.00!! 

The Leather Transport Rucksack

I am having such trouble trying to figure out what I am going to use to carry my books in this year ( I will probably do a post on this soon). As soon as I saw this beauty, I knew this was it..until I saw the price tag of $248. So I will continue to look into my monogrammed backpacks but those just seem to childish while this clearly is more classy and timeless. So I shall wait, for now but I do have my eye on this beaut.

Herschel Supply Co. for Madewell Backpack

This backpack comes in at $55 which is more in my price range. However I am not sure about the colors, mint & orange . It comes in other colors but they are sold out. Hm what do y'all think?

Xoxo

M

Fall Color Trends

Happy Tuesday!

Since yesterday I have had this awful sickness that I can't really describe. My entire body just feels bad and I have the worst headaches. I slept for almost 10 hours last night thinking rest was my cure, but nope. I feel just the same today.

I am actually able to do a post because I got sent home early from work today (after I went in late) because everyone said I looked horrible and needed to go home and rest. 

So here I am, resting/blogging

I can't believe that July is almost over! August is right around the corner which means Fall is to follow! This is the time now I begin wanting to pull out my scarfs, skinny jeans, and light sweaters (even though it's still 100 degrees outside).

I found this color palette that is suppose to be the "in" colors for this fall!  I can't get over the Tangerine and the Ultramarine Green! Definitely going to be my new favorite colors this season

Fall 2012 colors by makenzieb featuring long scarves

Xoxo
M 

What to wear during rush

Hello everyone! I am still here :)

I have no idea where time has went but the day that I am leaving for school keeps getting closer and closer. I honestly can't believe that summer is almost over and I will be starting my junior year of college in less than a month

Also I don't think I have mentioned before but I have decided to go through rush this year!! I am super excited but nervous at the same time. I can't stop trying to get tips from friends who went through rush and are in sororities as well as read articles online because I want to be fully prepared.

My biggest worry is what I am going to wear! I know it needs to be comfy and nothing that is too binding because it's going to be SO hot!

Sorority Rush by makenzieb featuring a full skirt dress

So how can one go wrong with a Lilly dress?!? 

So now that I have one day planned, I got 6 left to go! But I plan on doing a major shopping overhaul before going to Clemson to get new clothes for rush! 

Oil blotting sheets, gum, lip stick, and my iPhone are going to be my necessities in my purse.
 I will probably throw in a pen and post-it's for any notes I need to remember because I know how fast past everything is!


For those who have went through rush, any other tips I shall know?!


Xoxo
M

 

Summer [BREAK]

Promise!

Summer is just so busy that I seem to not have time to blog! But I promise I will be back soon!

Come August when I move to Clemson I plan on posting every day or at least every other but right now I am just working every day of the week and come the weekends I am just simply laying at the beach, pool or in the river. 

There have been days this summer I have went without even opening my computer...and it's actually kind of nice.

But until August I might just throw in a post or two to keep in touch and so everyone knows I am alive :)

Xoxo

M

P.S. Even though I am not posting, I am still reading everyone's blog..I would hate to be completely out of the loop :)

Nuts About Navy

As the time rolls on, it is getting closer to move into my apartment!

 (the countdown has started!!)

 Right now me and Lanie (my best friend/roommate) have the basic furniture like couches and that type of thing. But we haven't got the decorative pillows, curtains, or rugs which is going to be so fun to pick out!!

Lately, I have been obsessed with navy! It's just so soothing and calming, which I think is how we want our apartment to feel.

And enter Pintrest again!!

Here are a few living rooms I found and feel in love with that have navy!

Xoxo

M

Happy Friday! Also Great News!!

Hello and Happy Friday!!

I am so excited this morning because for those who are new followers and/or don't know, I am a Stella & Dot Stylist! I started back in March, and it was by far the best thing I have ever done. And what's funny is I signed up because I kept seeing their jewelry "blogosphere" and I went online to buy a few pieces that I HAD to have since I felt like everyone in the world had them... but I had no I idea you could sell it and make it a business! I signed up without thinking twice and I am so shocked at how easy and fun it is to make money!

(I already sound like a car salesman and I am so sorry if I do, I just love Stella & Dot so much I want to spread the word about it and I apologize if I sound pushy!!)

 

Anyways, I wish someone would have told me about this earlier because it is so great. So that is what I am doing today! 

 Every month they offer specials and June is by far the best yet!

For the hostess:

If you host a party you are able to receive an extra $50 in free jewelry!! With half the line being under $50, that's easily one or two pieces of jewelry for free!

For new Stylist:

If you sign up to become a new Stella and Dot hostess there are so many perks and bonuses!! For every 2 Jumpstart Eligible* Trunk Shows in June, receive $150 in Product Credits (hello, free jewelry!!). Also earn an unlimited amount of Product Credits!  For every new Stylist you sponsor in June who goes on to earn a Book/Sell Award, earn $300 in Product Credits. One bonus per new Stylist, unlimited number of Stylists. 

It’s $199 to sign up, and you’ll receive $350 in free jewelry to get your display started, plus free marketing materials and training. You can purchase additional styles at 50% off – most new Stylists invest another $400 to $500, but you really don't have to. Here’s the best part – you’ll earn your investment back after about two Trunk Shows, and become profitable right away! It's so great!! 

*Eligible Trunk Show is trunk show with 4 unique orders that total a minimum of $300

Please see my site here if you have any questions

http://www.stelladot.com/sites/MakenzieBrais

Also please email at makenziebrais@hotmail.com if you are interested in signing up are want to host a online trunk show to earn free jewelry! 

I promise I am not getting any incentives or anything by posting this, I just wanted everyone to know about it since it has been so great for me!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Xoxo

M