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Hello lovers! Happy Sunday! You guessed it…just another day of Sunday Social with Ashley & Neely….. today we’re talking about my favorite thing ever – PURSES!!!

I know every girl has one thing that they are obsessed with. Whether it be shoes, purses, scarf’s, jeans, jackets, jewelry…there is always something we love the most….& mine is purses. I can’t get enough.  So let’s get social!

Favorite handbag you've ever owned

Well it always changes but as of right now it would be my cross body Louis Vuitton that I got a few years ago in Hawaii. I couldn’t love this bag more. It’s easy to carry, it holds a lot & I love the way it lays. Everybody should own some type of cross body!

circa 2010

Dream handbag you lust over

Chanel Large Flap Bag with Silver Chain.…& it will be mine one day...

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Daily essentials in your purse or work bag

Wallet, cell phone, chap stick, business cards, mirror, perfume, ibprophian, SUNGLASSES....I can't go anywhere w/o them...people see me more with them on than off.

currently using - Louis Vuitton Delightful Monogram MM

What's in your purse (with pictures)

There's a lot of crap in my purse…let me show you -

-Wallet

-Checkbook

-Sunglasses in case

-lint roller

-brush w/ mirror

-gum & floss picks

-perfume roll on

-business cards & holder

-lipstick, lip gloss & chap stick

-pocket knife

-rubber bands & bobby pins

-allergy medicine

-lotion

-doggy bags...there's a fun story behind this one

-paper & pens

-portable usb

So that’s what is in my bag at the moment…..what’s in yours? What is your dream bag? ….ok that’s it for today lovers have a great rest of your weekend!

Also The Messy Project is booked for the rest of the year…I couldn’t be more excited! I am taking reservations for January 2013 so let me know if you want to be on the list! Just know there is a price change with the New Year, check out the details HERE

 

Check out a huge giveaway I am apart of HERE...I'm giving away a mini tanning package!

 

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you talk too much

happy Friday lovers!!! this week seemed to go by fast and i like that. Big thank you to everyone for all your sweet comments and support of The Messy Project. It was a huge success and it makes me so happy that you all loved it as much as I do!

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So today I am linking up with Ashley for another day of Friday's Letters so let's write some letters! Oh & if you like to actually hand write letters...you know snail mail...then you should check out Carley at Suburban Sweets new PenFriend Project!

dear #TheMessyProject Girls: THANK YOU Janna, Jenna, Kelly & Lauran for all your hard work over the past months. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect bunch of girls for the first ever messy project. You all went above & beyond. love you & hope you'll do it again!

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dear mouth: You defiantly do not feel so good right now...and I hate that the one time I can't really eat I am starving!

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dear jen: Thank you so much for taking pictures of me!! Its always so fun...have fun this weekend! you are fabulous & are going to look beautiful!!! You better send me pictures!

via "Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion"

dear auto correct: You will be the death of me. When i type "so" I mean SO not DO...its been 9 months, when will you get it?

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dear time: you are going by super fast but it makes me happy because as the weeks fly by we are just getting closer to my favorite time of the year..FALL

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dear god: i REALLY want this new venture that has just popped up in my life......

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dear sunday: i cant wait to see you! i am going to one of my first baby showers & i couldn't be more excited!

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dear erin condren planner: i love you. i cant stop staring at you. you are one of the best purchases ever!

dear nail polish: why are you chipping so fast lately...& by lately i mean the VERY NEXT DAY?! cut it out!

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dear credit cards & extra money: were done. its over. its not you, its me. trust me, it hurts me more than it hurts you. its budget time...

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dear nicholl: i am super excited for our upcoming collaboration together....

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dear beverly hills nannies...or really you should be called 'the babysitters club' - i am addicted already...also how can i get into this club? no really, for real.... haha

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do you have anyone or anything you want to write to today?...okay thats it for today lovers...coming up this week we've got Social Sunday, Sponsor Spotlight, Giveaways & finally the Messy Challenge! Get excited! 

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And the winner of Nicholl's Target Gift Card Giveaway is....

JANNA from Perception is Everything!!!!!!

The Messy Project has been filled up through November. I currently only have 3 spots left for December then we will be heading into January 2013....crazy! So if you want to be apart of the messy project reserve your spot now! Check out all the information HERE

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the reveal....#TheMessyProject

The time has come.

 I know you have been hearing about The Messy Project for some time now & today it is revealed!

So first off what is The Messy Project? Well.....

I can look at a top & style it completely different than someone else would… & to me that’s cool. 

One of the main reasons I love fashion is because you can make it your own. Everyone can have the same exact clothes but the way you style & wear it, is your choice. It gives you a chance to express your inner fashonista

 I know from my personal styling experience that a lot of people have trouble styling certain items. They may look at a top & instantly think, "I can't wear that...what would I do with that?" 

So I wanted to find a fun way to interact with other bloggers incorporating fashion help. Something to convey who we are. To show our style. To put our creative minds to work. To express our inner Fashionista. To show people the different ways to style an item depending on your body type & you.

So The Messy Project was born.

The Deal:

1 Top

5 Girls

5 Different Looks

1 Major Blog Post Day

So here’s the top that was sent to the first 4 girls of The Messy Project. They were told to do whatever they wanted with the top. There are no rules.

Since I wish I was a hippy I decided to take this blouse & turn into a 70s look. So here’s how I styled it:

As you can see I decided to tuck the top in & wear it with my lighter colored bell bottom jeans. Back in the 70s they wore their jeans a little higher than we do now, so these jeans have the perfect high waist look. I then added a plain thick brown belt & my wood platforms to add to my hippy vibe.

Top: Forever21 :: Jeans: J Brand :: Belt: Thrift :: Bangles: Nordstrom Rings: Forever21 :Flower Headband: Claires

As far as accessories go I wanted to keep with my theme so I added some plain gold bangles, a few large gold rings, large gold hoops & no hippy is complete without a headband..preferably leather or flowers

But here’s the best part…all 4 of these girls took this top & styled it completely different from each other. So if you’re not feeling the hippy vibe check out how the other 4 Messy Project girls styled the top!

 The Messy Project Girls

Janna @ Perception is Everything

Lauran @ The Real Young Housewife of Southern VA

Jenna @ Ramblings from Yours Truly

Kelly @ Mrs. In Training

Want to be a part of The Messy Project for August? You can email me TheMessyProject@gmail.com for details…..you can also read the complete The Messy Project information HERE

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Triple Threat

well hello loves! so today I want you to meet some wonderful ladies...they're all fabulous & fun...but ill let them tell you that...so no more blabbering from me...I give you my

My name is Nikki and I'm a twenty something medical assisting student/beauty blogger. On my blog I love to talk about different products that I get introduced to via different beauty blogs, friend’s recommendations, etc and I like to do my own little reviews on the products. I also do little tutorials on makeup & hair from time to time. I am a Pinterest addict and I love all things that are pink, sparkly and girly! Check out my blog and say hi sometime!!

BLOG // TWITTER // YOUTUBE// PINTEREST // BLOGLOVIN // INSTAGRAM

Hi!  I'm Joanna from ModaMama.  An actor, tv host, photographer, and mama trying to stay sane and fashionable...mostly fashionable.  I share my ups, downs, ramblings, and outfits along with things in the day that made me smirk.  Also, I've got a web series I star in, called ‘Posthuman’, premiering on the SFN network on July 13th!  Exciting times!

BLOG // TWITTER // FACEBOOK // PINTEREST // BLOGLOVIN // INSTAGRAM

Hello! I’m Carley from Suburban Sweets; a 20- something year old gal who is a newborn to the blogging world! I am a native to Indiana! I love lime green, high heels, glitter, wine & beer & Lauren Conrad! I believe in health & fitness but won't turn down a cupcake or wings. I am somewhat addicted to social networking and my iPhone is never far from reach. Suburban Sweets is a lifestyle blog consisting of random things that make me happy, work, family, and a glance of my life dating a medical student. I love laughing till I cry so, stop on over so we laugh together!

BLOG // TWITTER // FACEBOOK // PINTEREST // BLOGLOVIN // INSTAGRAM

Pretty fabulous right?! Now go & check out my triple threat & show them some love...let them know MessyDirtyHair sent you!!

 Soooo TOMORROW is the big day! LIVE on the blog will be The Messy Project Reveal so be sure to come back & see what all the fuss is about....& I will be accepting applicants for The Messy Project for August, only 4 a month so if you are interested after you see it email TheMessyProject@gmail.com for details! See you tomorrow.....

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take me there

Happy Sunday loves…..& happy Saturday to me hehe! Just another day of Social Sunday with Neely & Ashley.

Maxx says hello!

But first I want to thank all my blogger lovers for all your support. I can’t believe that I have reached 700 followers only starting my blog 6 months ago. It has been a whirlwind ride & I feel so blessed to have met you all. This blog would be nothing without you so THANK YOU…& remember my amazing Moroccan Hair Oil Products giveaway that the fabulous Nikki won? Well once I reach 1,000 followers, I will be having the same giveaway again...so spread the word!

1,000 Followers = Moroccan Hair Oil Giveaway

 Today’s theme is vacations so let’s get social!

Best trip you've ever been on

Defiantly our family trip to Malibu we took last summer. Even though we were only an hour or so from our home, it still felt like a vacation.  It was the most relaxing week of my life. Malibu is beyond beautiful & such an adorable quant beach town. Plus everywhere, even the beaches are dog friendly. To make the trip even better I met Camille Grammar from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills while shopping in Kitson. She is my favorite bev hills housewives so I was dying when I saw her. Meeting her was so great because it showed me that there are some true down to earth celebrities. I couldn’t believe how real & sweet she was. Not to mention she is GORGEOUS in person. After we chatted about the past season a little she told my mom & I to find her on twitter….so of course after our trip we reached out to her on twitter not thinking she’d remember us. But she did & when I saw she was following me on twitter I about died…. She truly loves her fans & is a wonderful woman!

The beach house...& my BF under it

bf & I hanging on the 3rd floor deck....where we spent most of the time 

everyone hanging out on our private beach

new besties :)

 view from all the rooms

 
Best idea for a girls weekend trip

I have been dying to plan a girls trip to Palm Springs & stay at the newly remodeled Riviera hotel because I hear its amazing & just lay by the pool, eat, drink & relax. Maybe add some spa time & you’re all set!

yes please!

Best idea for a couples trip

Of course anywhere tropical but my boyfriend & I would LOVE to do a Disney themed trip where we would stay in The Disneyland hotel, eat breakfast with the characters, go to Disneyland…the whole shebang!

Best vacation on the cheap

For me it would be san diego because its only about 45 min from my house & the drive is SO easy …& even though I went to school there it still feels like a vacation to me because I don’t go back often. But to be honest, just living in The OC feels like a permanent vacation…so I feel very blessed.

San Diego circa 2007

 Having drinks at Fishermens Oyster Bar about a mile from my house - OC

 
Place you most want to visit

ITALY…& Disney World

Capri, Italy via

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Vacation/Travel Necessities’



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Tell me about your favorites vacations & must see destinations?

Sooo just wanted to give you a little update with what to look forward to this week on MessyDirtyHair. Tomorrow I am apart of a huge group giveaway offering Ad space for August so be sure to check out Amber from My Three Bittles  to enter & see what else is being given away!

I am introducing some lovely ladies for you to meet on Tuesday...I like to call them my Triple Threat!

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Wednesday is the big reveal of #TheMessyProject!!! Plus your chance to be apart of The August Messy Project....

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