Loving Lately: Swimsuits and Cover Ups

Happy Thursday Loves!

As mentioned (briefly) yesterday,  Reid and I are about to embark on a 30 day Paleo challenge....My personal main reason is because we are going to Turks and Caicos in August and I need to feel decent in a bikini. Oh, and I want to be more healthy....pray for me.


Speaking of bikinis, I thought it would be fun to share some of the swimsuits and cover ups I have had my eye on for our trip. I would love love love your opinions.


I am in.love.with.this.suit....I currently have it in my Nordstrom shopping cart and all I need is a little encouragement from y'all and I will hit the checkout button today!

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This Trina Turk is something special. It is totally not my normal style but I sorta love it!
(I think I have a crush on this model!!??!)

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I also have my eye on this little love from Victoria Secret! How fun is that bow??

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I am super in to once piece swimsuits this year and let me tell, Anthro has some amazing ones. What is not to love about this one? I totally digging the top!
(ps, is any one else in love with Anthro's Summer in Savannah collection... I want everything)

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I am also loving Victoria Secret's Mix and Match selector. These tops are great, I actually have a few, so well priced AND they can be paired with bottoms from existing suits! 


This cover up is pretty great! I feel like it would be the most comfortable thing ever and meets my color pallet...white and navy blue.

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Pretty much love everything about Gretchen Scott and this cover up takes the cake!

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And Old Navy....you have not disappointed this year! Love this all white cover up and love the price even more! 

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Can't wait to chat tomorrow, till then loves! 

xoxo,

CAD

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Procrastinate Much?

Hello Blogland!

Sorry, no fabulous post today, clearly I did not procrastinate enough this weekend! I got too caught up in Deadliest Catch last night to blog and then fell asleep. Today, I am headed to the funeral services of a very special woman in Charlottesville and will be gone all day.

In the meantime, check out this 30 day Paleo Challenge that Reid and I are thinking about trying and let me know your thoughts...I am scared!

Don't worry, I will be back with something amazing tomorrow.

Much love!

xoxo,

CAD

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Trending Tuesday: Easiest Summer Dessert

Hey y'all! Ashley here today, sharing one of my most favorite dessert recipes of all time. Did I mention it's probably the easiest dessert to make? I seriously bring this to every work event or social gathering we attend! Sadly enough, I've made this twice in the past two weeks...and my husband was so sad because he didn't get any. There are two versions of this dessert, which is great because I sometimes make one of each and people think it's two completely different recipes! Let's get right to it. My mouth is already watering just thinking about it.
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{Oreo Ice Cream Cake}
Ingredients:
1 package of oreos
1/2 gallon of vanilla bean ice cream...or enter section version here: mint chocolate chip ice cream
1 tub of cool whip
Caramel or peanut butter drizzle, optional
Peanut butter cups, optional

What you do:
Crush up your oreos in a food processor or put in a gallon zip lock bag and crush. Next, in a large mixing bowl, add your choice of ice cream and cool whip together. Then, incorporate the oreos (I usually reserve a few for topping). Once mixed together, transfer to a 9x13 glass pan and add the remaining crushed oreos. Lastly, put in the freezer and allow to freeze for at least 1 hour...if you can wait that long! You can then drizzle caramel or peanut butter or add peanut butter cups on top if you desire! Enjoy!!

Today, I am linking up with the lovely Trending Tuesday ladies: Kristina, Amanda, Katie, and Zelle. What are your favorite summer sweets to make or eat?

xoxo, 
Ashley

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Weekend Procrastination and Charlotte Pearl

Happy Monday Y'all!

I had such big things in mind for this past weekend and a huge to-do list to prove it. I am happy to report that nothing at all was successfully checked off because I was bitten by the procrastination bug. The only remedy was to eat out as much as possible and spend time on the couch catching up on Netflix and DVR.

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Things that did not get accomplished this weekend: 

Guest bedroom spring clean
Organize my closet
Change bed linens
Pack all my winter clothes up that have been chilling on the guest bed for 3 weeks
Put 1 million clothes away
Find a place for all the random stuff that is currently sitting around
Eat well
Plan this week's dinners and go grocery shopping
Bacon Fest RVA ... I know, I know, epic fail!
Respond to any of my amazing blog followers via email
A shower on Sunday

Things that did get accomplished this weekend: 

Finished season 1 of The Following
Pretty sure I put on two lbs
Made a royal mess in my attempt to work on the upstairs
Clean up that said mess mentioned above
Caught up on Deadliest Catch
Started Mindy Kaling's book Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
Amazing couch time with the hubby and the pups
Made a mean batch of homemade chocolate pudding
 4 loads of laundry
Friday dinner with Corbin and Mark at CW
Dinner and a movie with Reid on Saturday
Charlotte Pearl's naming ceremony*

*My friend Dani's baby girl Charlotte Pearl's naming ceremony on Saturday was just perfection!. Reid and I were humbled to attend this special event and send so much love to this beautiful family. 

What a great spread!

OH Major, yes Love, you were the first baby in their family!

It's official. I am the last in our group without a baby! It's ok, I love being the best Auntie ever to all of them! 

Dani and her husband, Adam were so sweet and the Rabbi seemed to be just another member of the family.  

Charlotte Pearl and her auntie Ashley and Grandmother

I just love a good Auntie shot!

The whole, big beautiful fam!

My sweet friend Danielle and her precious baby girl! 

And here's the entire gang. Love these ladies so much it hurts! 

This weekend was just actually just what we needed. I cannot remember the last time I spent an entire Sunday at home and it was amazing. Hopefully, next weekend will be more productive because I have the in-laws coming soon and need to get my act together.

So much love on this Monday!

xoxo,

CAD


A special thanks to Biana and Meghan for hosting their Weekending link up! 

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Five Friday Favs

Yay - it's Friday!

Keeping it super short on the blog today with my five favorites from the week.

{one}

This quote. 

It is so true that it is scary....

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{two}

Bacon.
It's bacon week in Richmond and what is not to love about that? All the local restaurants have specials all centered around this delicious treat!

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{three}

Target.
I just love Target. I went in there on Wednesday to just pick up shampoo and walked out with $50 less in my bank account. I really try hard to buy products that are made in America and are not tested on animals and Target delivers every time!

EOS Pomegranate Raspberry Shave Cream 7 oz / Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other C... : Target / Simply Balanced Strawberry Fruit Strips 25 ct : Target / Organix Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Shampoo 13oz : Target / Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes - 25 count : Target / Method Pure Naked Moisturizing Body Wash - White... : Target

{four}

The Following. 

Reid and I just started this on Netflix and really like it so far! I can't decide if Kevin Bacon is sexy or crazy looking. 

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This book.
I just finished it last night and I have to say I really liked it. We are currently taking a break from the Netflix series to watch The Following so it was nice to finish Piper's story. I will do a book report soon!

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I want to thank the amazing ladies who host Five on Friday and Friday Favorites - love y'all!

Five on Friday: April, Christina, Darci and Natasha. 

Friday Favorites: Amanda

Have a wonderful weekend Loves!

xoxo,

CAD 

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