blender //  pineapple drink stirrer // gold party straw // tinsel swizzle stick

Good morning sunshine! I've been on a little health kick lately and recently invested in a blender (not this AHHMAZING copper one but isn't she pretty?!). The addition of this particular kitchen gadget can only mean one thing... smoothies and lots of them. I'm really enjoying starting my day with an extra boost of nutrients and my skin, hair and overall glowiness are starting to thank me for it! My favorite way to drink a smoothie? In a mason jar with a fun drink accessory!


My go-to liquid breakfast: 

2 tablespoons greek yogurt
1 ripe banana
6 or 7 strawberries, stems removed
blueberries
pineapple chunks
crushed ice
& a heaping handful of baby spinach

Blend and enjoy... yum!

shirt: forever 21 (similar) | polka dot shorts: forever 21 | wedge sneakers: newlook 

I decided to bring an outfit out of the archives (see the original from December 2012 here) today! Since most of you started following along this year (unless you're my sister or best friend from high school...) I figured you may not have seen it. It also happens that Shop At Home chose one of these shots to accompany a fun interview on their "Bloggers We Love" page last week!

To read about my style essentials, how my blog started and the story behind my most asked about tattoo click here.

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Happy Friday my lovelies! I've spent the week running errands, crossing things off of my (always growing) to-do list and taking ownership of my plans for the future. I'm so happy to welcome the weekend and soak up these sweet Summer days! I hope your weekend is filled with outdoor fun and plenty of time to day dream about the last few weeks of Summer.

I need your help! Our little family has been on the job hunt for quite a while (Mr. Jackson graduated in December and has yet to land in the right position) and it's starting to get frustrating. We would really appreciate your prayers and good wishes!

Here's what I've been loving this week:

Rachel's Carrie Bradshaw moment on The Pink Peonies (I NEED this tulle skirt!)
the most stunning NYC photos on Style Me Pretty Living
13 blogger-moms share their lessons in motherhood on The Everygirl
The Glitter Guide's Yummy Summer cocktail
& the PERFECT New York engagement session