// It's a Desert Out There //

So you know the saying, when it rains it pours?

What about when you're in a dry spell?

It's more than just a hot summer out in the west. It's like living in the Sahara Desert at it's hottest (which was 136 degrees fahrenheit).

So I pack my cooler full of reminders to keep myself ready for dry weather.

1. I AM happy by myself.

2. I AM actually trying to date.

3. I AM working on becoming a better person.

4. I surround myself with people I love. 

5. I WON'T settle for just anyone.

6. I'd rather be happily single than miserably married. 

And right now I'm going through a dry spell in the dating world- which is why I haven't blogged about dating in a while. 

But I haven't given up and I won't. 

#winning

When plans don't follow through that you were banking on, sometimes you just gotta roll with the punches. Go with the flow. Act like a winner.

It's harder than it sounds. Or at least for me it is. So yesterday, I took those lemons life gave me and went and worked out! Take that, plans! Who needs em? Not this girl. I made a new playlist and thought I'd share it with you. You too can be a winner! (Cheese ball much?)

Girl Pump

1. Pretty Girl Rock- Keri Hilson & Kanye West

2. Single Ladies- Beyonce

3. Oops! I did it Again- Britney Spears

4.Who's That Chick- David Guetta feat. Rihanna

5. Mercy- Duffy

6. She Wolf

7. Stronger- Britney Spears

8. Survivor- Destiny's Child

9. California Gurls- Katy Perry feat Snoop Dogg

10. Since You Been Gone- Kelly Clarkson

11. Rude Boy- Rihanna

12. Whenever, Wherever- Shakira

13. Stuttering- Fefe Dobson

14. Whip My Hair- Willow

15. Fergalicious- Fergie

Oh, and speaking of winning. We have a winner for the shellac nails giveaway! It's Miss Haley Evans. I'll get you all set up with Beauty is Payne for your nail appointment. :)

Keep it real and sassy my friends!

Date Night Ready + Giveaway

As if securing an actual date wasn't hard enough; figuring out what to wear comes in as a close second.

I over think it.

Should I go all out with hair and make up? Heels? Flats? Dressy or casual? I plan what I want to wear a few days in advance and then the day of comes around and I totally change my mind. (Please tell me I'm not the only one).

I usually opt for a more casual look because I like to think of my self as "low maintenance" when it comes to getting ready. (Don't get me wrong though- ask me on a fancy date and I'll blown your mind with just my outfit). Thank heavens for Pinterest so I can get more of a visual of what I'm trying to go for. Although, the execution of said outfit might not be on point, I at least try.

Here is my favorite "fall" outfit for a first date. Boots + leggings + denim shirt = My favorite cute outfit. Add a scarf or a necklace and you're ready to knock someones socks off!


But you wanna know what boosts my confidence even more? When I have my nails done. And I have the coolest nail lady ever! She can seriously do whatever I ask her to and it's amazing. This is where the giveaway is happening. Chandra of, Beauty is Payne, is doing a shellac nail giveaway with me! So, what do you have to do for this amazeballs giveaway?
1. "Like" her page on FB here.
2. Follow my blog on Bloglovin
3. Comment and let me know you have done BOTH on this post.
Winner will be announced October 30th, 2013.
Good luck my lovelies.