im addicted

i am addicted. 

its bad....i look forward to it everyday. i can't get enough. 

i can't stop. 

won't stop.

Hi, im Kelly & I'm a 'tv-aholic'

a complete junkie. 

i just love me some good tv....my absolute favorite show being How I Met Your Mother & Dexter, I still have a long list of other TVs show that I watch on a regular basis.

However, my preferences on what I watch may not be what most of you think...so today I am linking up with Leslie for I Confess Fridays....BUT i am putting a twist on it...... 

I Confess....TV Edition

The Vampire Diaries gives me anxiety so I had to stop stop watching it

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I get really emotional when they cancel new shows I really like

Im 27 & obsessed with the CW's The Carrie Dairies

I tried Man Mad & fell asleep....I was so bored

I watch at least 3 episodes of How I Met Your Mother a day

I refuse to watch any type of show on my ipad, laptop or iphone

Lifetime TV Movies are better than regular movies

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Downtown Abbey.......REALLY people? #snoozefest

Cartoons from the 90s are better than the cartoons now

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48hrs & any other true crime show is my guilty pleasure

I am overly excited for the Boy Meets World remake 

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Nothing on TV will ever compare to The OC....oh how I miss it so

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what do you confess today?? 

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& because its Friday I have a surprise for you! 

I am very excited to be with included with these fabulous bloggers below for this aaaamazing giveaway.....SO introducing ------

One very lucky reader will have the chance to live glam with a grand - you'll win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card!

To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter below. Points will be earned for each item completed - the more you do, the closer you'll be to winning this amazing prize! The $1,000 Glam Grand Giveaway will run until midnight Friday 29th March 2013 and is open to participants worldwide. After this, the winner will be announced and contacted via email. 

So, now all you have to do is enter, go meet these other fantastic bloggers and start thinking about how you'd spend a grand. I'd love to know your ideas, share them in the comments and let's start dreaming of how to live glam!

Kelsey Bang  |  Style Elixir  |  Moiology  |  Casey Leigh  |  Elle Apparel 

Ivory Lane  |  Pink Peonies  |  CaraLoren | Shannon Hearts | The Chiffon Diary

Twist Me Pretty  |  Dont Quote the Raven  |  Barefoot Blonde  |  Crazy Style Love  |  The Daily Tay

Jessica Who? |  MessyDirtyHair  | Glossy Blonde  | Glam Hungry Mom |  A Little Dash of Darling

Merrick's Art  |  In Honor of Design |  Coast With Me  |  Plane Pretty |  Mix and Match Fashion

Get Your Pretty On |  The Shine Project  |  Fashion and Tea  |  Crowley Party |  Along Abbey Road

Style With Shannon  |  Love Chugs  |  Dreaming In Cashmere  | Sincerely Arizona  |  Kacie's Kloset

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#TheMessyProject ------> MC Hammer

its baaaaaaaaackkkkk!!!!!!

Welcome back to Round 9 of #TheMessyProject!!! If you are new around here & have yet to hear about the project, you can check out all the info HERE..... but here's just a quick little intro to help you get more acquainted to the project  ----> 

oh man when I sent the item to the girls, boy were they surprised....& nervous. I wanted to get something that I had been seeing everywhere I went. It was a trend that I certainly did not want to try but since #TheMessyProject is all about stepping outside of your comfort zone I decided to just go for it. 

This item touches on 2 trends in 1 - pattern & harem pants ---- 

not sure what 'Harem' pants are? Well just think of MC Hammer back in his 'Running Man' days....yeah those pants 

so you could imagine the looks on the girls faces when they open their package....this was even a challenge for me....& when I put the pants on myself, I wasn't happy either. 

I actually hated them. They were high waisted, baggy in the wrong places & tight around my ankles. I didn't even know where to start....of course I could've put on a black top and called it day but what fun is that? And not very challenging......SO i took an even bigger risk & decided to touch on another trend I wasn't a fan of....

mixing prints.

Blouse: Lincoln Street Boutique - Pants: Forever 21 - Heels: Steve Madden - Lace Bra: Urban Outfitters - Skinny Belt - Thrift 

so as you can I see I wanted to mix patterns but not get too crazy with colors so I stayed within the black/white theme & added a sheer white blouse with skulls. Since the pants are a little high waisted I decided instead of tucking my shirt in I would tie the two fonts in a knot, another trend I have been seeing lately....& to spice up the look I decided not to wear a black or white tank underneath, just a black lace bra. The pants came with a matching cloth belt, but I took it off & used a skinny black belt instead.

The pants got skinny at the end & I wasn't feeling the tight look of it so I rolled them up a bit & added my black heels.....my hair is so messy & dirty...it was over a week since I had done anything to it when I took these pics....embracing the mess. 

 

Watch: Target - Bracelet: Chanel - Bangles: Nordsrom - Heart Ring: Betsy Johnson - Skull Necklace: Lincoln Street Boutique - Horse Shoe Necklace: Vintage - Key Necklace: Tiffany & Co

Because these pants had such an 80s feel....I drenched myself in gold jewelry, which consisted of lots of various gold bracelets on both wrists, different length necklaces & large gold hoops.

So after taking my pictures & looking at them....to be honest I am still not a fan of the pants or the mixing of prints. I don't know if I will ever like mixing prints as I believe when it comes to style less is more.

The pants I just can't get use to & feel they would look much better on someone taller. Yet, mixing the pants with just a plain black or white top I believe I would feel differently about them. However, it was fun to try something I never thought I would try. 

What do you think of the pants? Are you a fan of mixing prints? 

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SOOOO wanna see what the rest of the girls did...& they will BLOW your mind....show them some lala love

Nikki @ Glossy Blonde

Kelly @ Sparkles & Shoes

Erin @ Cali-Land Chic

Sam @ The Style House

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As you know there will be 2 Messy Projects starting in JUNE - There is still space available starting in October - email TheMessyProject@gmail.com to reserve your spot today - BUT check out allllll the info & pricing first HERE 

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take your top off

you're welcome. 

so it's monday & i bet so many of you are hating life right now hung over at work...i remember those days...so glad i've moved on & i am not dealing with a hangover right now....yet i still like to celebrate of any type of holiday & do the obligatory picture...i mean duh i'm a girl 

we're not Irish at all....Swedish & Italian thank you very much :)

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SO I had such an amazing weekend! My sister & I went on a sister date & saw Maroon 5 at The Staple Center in LA!!!!

To say it was AMAZING would be an understatement

My sister & I decided to take everyone along with us at the concert via instagram #TheSistersDoMaroon5...check it

BUT I thought i'd take you along too ----- 

concert outfit...girly with a touch of rock...i wanted to look good for my man Adam

The opening acts were Owl City...remember that song FireFly? Yeah that group.....& Neon Trees who were aaamazing! PLUS we were very happy with our seats! 

After Neon Trees & a little people watching with Ash, I was lucky enough to meet a blogger!!!! I met up with Amy of Sweet Home Amy and it was like we'd known each other for years. She was SO sweet & a freaking adorable....it was really cool to meet her

THREE BIG SCREENS of Adam....it was heaven...however my sister & I were disappointed that his shirt never came off....i guess he doesn't want to be liked for his body...

The show was so spectacular! Each song was a whole different set, color and new light effect. They really went BIG....& Adam is probably the cutest, sweetest person ever. He was SO humble about everything. They've been around a long time but in the past few years they have really blown up so he said this was the first time playing Staples Center...which is HUGE & they were completely sold out. Adam could not be more thankful. 

Not to mention, Adam was so SILLY! He was doing funny dances and making silly faces. He was so cute with his band mates and was really interactive with the crowd. He played all the songs we hope'd he play & he ended with Moves Like Jagger which was perfect......my sister & I were in love....

What did you do this weekend? 

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ALSO I am sure you have all heard the chatter of no more Google Reader....I keep hearing different things so who really knows, but in the mean time why don't you just follow me on bloglovin -----> HERE

*linking up with Northern Belle Diaries & Postcards from Rachel*

& last but certainly not least -

Make sure you wish Holly of Hey, Hollywood a BIG Happy Birthday!!! 

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Linking up for YOLO Mondays & This Weekend I....

#TheMessyProject is LIVE in 2 DAYS!!!

 Are YOU Ready?! 

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blogger rant

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so I got an email the other day about a group giveaway & if they should still continue it because they read a post about how bloggers are over all these huge group giveaways....

so I just wanted to give my opinion because it seems everybody in blogland has something to say about everything....

seriously lets look at this.....it takes about maybe 15 minutes out of your entire day to enter them...for FREE stuff....i mean why would you be over huge giveaways where you have a chance to win free stuff?
PLUS...you don't have to enter them.
and i think its VERY generous of all the bloggers who put in money to giveaway something huge or giveaway gift cards...we live in a recession....and yet we bloggers are still SO GIVING....
so it baffles me why anyone would say anything negative about too many giveaways.

and then there are the people who claim bloggers only do these giveaways to gain more followers....

um isn't that the point of blogging? 

To get people to your blog one way or another? Yeah sure some of you just write for 'you'...but mainly we all want people to come & check out our blogs...& using a giveaway as a way to get people there shouldn't be frowned upon....people have different ways of attracting new traffic and followers...so get over it. 

bottom line - do what YOU want on YOUR blog.

so that's my blogger rant for the day.....and speaking of bloggers in general today I have a blogger whom i've followed since she started blogging. She is always a really fun read and just an awesome person all around. Her blog is a mixture of fashion & life...& it's never dull. She's got a really outgoing, funny personality and you can feel that in the writing....& a super cool job that I love hearing about. PLUS she has some great blogger advice....so without further ado meet 

Well fancy seeing you all here! I am Amanda, and I am the girl behind the computer, behind the blog over at Denim &Daydreams. A little bit about me you ask? A twenty something with a love for fashion, sports and all things Boston. Navigating my way through post-grad life, living with my boyfriend and being a "professional". I try never to leave the house without a little bronzer and mascara. A couple things I know? Sports, fashion, celebrity gossip and that a girl needs her friends. 

My drug of choice? 
Handbags and a good slice of pizza.

I am an event planner at a hotel by day and a blogger by night. I am obsessed with the Patriots, Bruins, PGA Golf and sometimes the Red Sox if they do not upset me. I am the reigning Fantasy Football champion in my league and I have no problem reminding all the boys daily. I can be messy sometimes, but it can be really hard to find the perfect outfit and sometimes the clothes pile up. 
After a bad day, I either will curl up with a diet coke and some cheez-its or a glass of sauvignon blanc. When I am not in my business-cas get ups for work, you will likely find me in denim (or leggings depending on the day...) because I strongly believe a good pair (or 10) of jeans can change your life.
What will you find if you decide to take the trip over to my corner of the blogosphere? Anything from a collection of items on my currently coveting list, how to's for DIY projects or Pintrest meals that have been a success (this isn't often, as most are a disaster), recaps of my random thoughts and a whole lot of fun. I don't take myself seriously, ever.

Kelly was one of my first followers, and she holds a special place in my heart. You know that moment when you receive your first comment or a new follower? As a new blogger, that feeling really never gets old. That is why I blog. I blog because there is a whole world out there of us behind our computers posting about our thoughts, our style and our daydreams. 

I started Denim & Daydreams as a secret. I didn't tell my friends, family or even my boyfriend right away. I wanted to make sure this little daydream I had of sharing my ideas and daily thoughts, was a good fit. Working the normal nine to five really can put you into a endless and repetitive cycle  rut. I got home from work one night, after a particularly awful day and made the decision that today would be the day I become a blogger. I needed an outlet to express silly things like a bag I needed, yet couldn't afford. Or a place to collect ideas for gifts or outfits. Or that project I HAD to do from Pintrest, and how poorly it ended up. 

After a few weeks of blogging, with no response, I gave up. I didn't blog for a whole summer and completely put it out of my mind. In October, I finally kicked myself in the tush and started up again and I haven't looked back. I think I am in love with you guys out there. It's like an addiction.


If I can give anyone a piece of advice about blogging? Don't stop. Post as often as you can. Make friends and interact with other bloggers. It isn't a contest or a competition. We are all here for the same reason. 
Hopefully I will see some of you soon over at Denim& Daydreams...I promise I try limit the sports talk...Sometimes, I just can't help it.

so today Amanda is giving away a
$20 Gift Card to Sephora & AD Space!

#winning!

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where are your manners?

i feel like as time goes on manners and etiquette just seem to get worse. I don't know about you but having good manners was something that my sister & I were taught very early on & its something that has stayed with us our entire lives...I can proudly say I have wonderful manners & it drives me crazy that the kids nowadays just seem to lack it. 

It got me thinking, there are just certain things in life no matter what we should always do, like say thank you or open a door for others....so i put together a small list of things I think no matter what are ALWAYS a good idea ----

Be polite

Have a sober driver

Listen

Floss

Wash your hands after the bathroom

Cover your mouth when u cough

Replace the toilet paper roll if you finish it off

Hold the door open for someone

Help others

Eat your veggies

Say I love you

Have 'me' time

Respect your elders

Be honest

Admit when you're wrong

Tip your server

Listen before you judge

what are some things you think people should always do? 

Another thing that I think people should always do is be open to meeting new people, which is why blogging is so great because its a wonderful way for us to meet new people and learn about how others live....& today I have a girl who I have really enjoyed getting to know through blogging. I think what impresses me the most about her is how she teaches HIGH SCHOOL. I love kids don't get me wrong, but teaching high school is a whole other world. I really enjoy reading about her classes and what she does with her students. She's so full of life and I can tell she is so much fun to be around. So without further ado meet ---

I'm Bonnie and writing nonsense is my game. Sometimes I get in trouble for what I write, but that's just the way the cookie crumbles. Some call me Bonnarrhea and some call me Bon Bon Sexy Pants, but you can just call me Bonnie. Or Bon. Whatevs.

 I write over at Life of Bon where life is always a party. The husband's name is Greg and I've been told I would be a fool for letting the internet Gods know my husband's name because now they can steal our identities and invade our home, GASP! 

Therefore, to protect us from cyber devils and because it seems somehow hip I have named him Hubs. During the day I teach high school English to ungrateful seventeen year olds who have somehow completely stolen my heart. Ain't that always the way it is with ingrates?!? 

I'm an avid reader, a hopeless romantic, and a terrible driver. (I once got two speeding tickets in twenty minutes- ouch!) I write mostly about failed attempts to yank underwear off of mannequins, awkward visits to gynecologists, and absurd things that come out of the mouths of the hoodlum students.

This is me with a lot of differnt hairstyles.  Truly riveting, I know!

Bloggers or Vloggers:  Bloggers!  I'm all about quality writing.

Super Rich but Dumb or Super Smart & Poor.  I'll take a combination of the two...  Dumb and Poor... er... I mean rich and smart baby!

Wine or Vodka.  Uh.  Diet Coke?  I'm not a drinker... us crazy Mormons!

Josh Dumel or Ben Affleck.  Ben Affleck

Thong or Booty Shorts.  Thong.  (I am praying my students don't somehow find this and read it.)

Ellen or Oprah.  Ellen, obvi!

Taylor Swift or Carrie Underwood  Carrie Underwood.  Before He Cheats should be the personal anthem of every American woman!

Pierced nose or pierced lip.  Nose

Sex or foreplay.  Who says I can't have both?

California or New York:  Cali.  Hello sun.

Sleep in PJS or Naked:  Pjs all the way.  I live in Utah.  I would freeze if I slept in the nude!

Isn't she so fun?! And don't you just love her hair color collage!? A girl after my own heart...so because Bonnie is basically the coolest teacher ever, she is giving away a $25 Gift Card to FOREVER 21!!!! And right now, Forever 21 has such aaaamazing stuff....so lucky you

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oh ya....the winners of my Blog Birthday Giveaway Are..........

Kim of The Ko Story

Meghan of They Call Her Meg

CONGRATS LADIES!!! Ill be emailing you to get your address to send you your $200 Visa Giftcards....& a BIG thank you to everyone who donated to the giveaway & everyone who came by to enter! It was a HUGE success. 

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