spike the punch giveaway.

Happy Tuesday! I promised you something great yesterday--and I won't disappoint ;) It's true: Spike the Punch necklaces sell out in the blink of an eye, but I have one for you to win today! If that wasn't enough, you can also win one of two glittery totes...pretty snazzy, if you ask me!

There are plenty of ways to win...just follow the instructions in the rafflecopter app below! If you have any issues, please email me one off :) Many many thanks to Spike the Punch for this generous giveaway--and best of luck to each of you entering! xoxo {av}

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blogger blitz.

A very happy Monday to you! This week is a big one on {long distance loving}--I have this fun reveal today and a great giveaway coming tomorrow. Since my last round of Blogger Blitz events, I've been getting questions about when and where the next stops would be. I'm happy to announce a Floridian Blogger Blitz at the end of this month :) Not in Florida?! Don't worry! I've got DC, Chicago, and NYC Blitzes on the brain for this summer and I'd love to know where else you'd like to see a Blitz. Share your city with me and if there's enough interest, I'll make the trip!

Yardbird Southern Table + Bar opened their doors to us--and I couldn't be more excited! I'm already dreaming of a drink in a mason jar and cheers-ing with all of you :) If you're in southern Florida, I would positively love for you to join us from 2:00-4:00pm at Yardbird on Saturday, April 28th.. Hurry: only 25 tickets are available! If you're not near Miami, maybe #BBMiami will be reason enough to travel to the Sunshine state. I know I would love to see you...

Click here to buy your tickets! I'm also ALL EARS on places to visit and things to do while I'm in Miami. We're staying in South Beach--and I've spent all of one night there in my life. I want to maximize the fun factor with {cv}! I hope you all enjoy your Monday :) I'll see you back here tomorrow for some giveaway goodness! Until then...

P.S. Don't forget to use the #BBMiami hashtag on twitter and instagram! Get excited :) Oh, and if you'd like to sponsor or photograph #BBMiami, please email me as soon as possible--I'd be so happy to have you on board! 

friday's fancies #70.

What makes for a great Friday!? Friday's Fancies, of course! I may be biased, but seeing all the gorgeous outfits from across the blogosphere makes me one very happy lady :) April is right around the corner--can you believe it?! In order to be prepared for the inevitable April showers, this week is all about being rainy day chic. Here is my little contribution to the round-up...

1) I've had my sights set on a jacket from Ali Ro for ages. This Classic Waxed Jacket ups the ante for any normal rain coat. I would die to sport any of their colorful coats!

2) For a little pop of yellow, these Loren Hope Sophia Studs hit a home run. Without a doubt, these beauties would brighten any rainy day.

3) My husband, {cv}, is a Mainer, so I have a soft spot for all things Maine. This Seabags Maine Tote would certainly keep the showers at bay--and play up the preppy factor!

4) When you combine two of my favorites--chambray and polka dots, you get this fabulous Polka-Dot Cotton-Chambray Top from Levi's Made + Crafted. It could be paired with any color denim and look amazing. Sign me up.

5) I am constantly on the hunt for a perfect pair of white jeans. If these J Brand Jainey Skinny Jeans found their way into my closet, I would be thrilled to sport them all summer long. Sure, there's a certain danger to wearing white in the rain, but this is a dream outfit, so it works! ;)

6) Though I own a deep purple pair of Hunters, I've had my eye on a bright pair of their Original Boots for as long as I can remember. I don't know if I could ever really rock the yellow, but I'd love to try.

Want to join in the Friday's Fancies fun? Click here to join the mailing list and get the Friday's Fancies themes in your inbox every Monday! Be sure to use your blog name when you add your link--your hard work deserves the recognition. Thank you for being a big part of why Fridays are my favorite day of the week...I have the best readers in the blogosphere :) Have an amazing weekend, friends! 

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88 days down.

When {cv} and I committed to Operation Spending Freeze back in January, I knew it would be hard to handle. I'm a blogger and I love clothes--a lot, but when {cv} reminded me about our end goal--a house of our very own, the little "wants" pale in comparison to that HUGE milestone. By creating a "what I didn't buy" list in January and February, it made the freeze a little easier to take. Here are few things I might have purchased this month if I weren't reigning in my spending:

{find them here: tote - tank - watch - jeans - necklace - flats}

I also created a "want list" of sorts on pinterest to help me visualize the $$$. It helps me realize what I need to save to make an something mine ;) My goal is to make it through as much of April as possible before I need to make a few vacation purchases {hello bathing suits that need to cover me!}. I can assure you what I do purchase will be carefully selected--and not purchased impulsively. Many many thanks for all your encouragement to stick to my guns! I need all the support I can get. After 88 days, I've changed my habits--but all it takes is a cute outfit in the blogosphere to get my mind going again...ah, life.

I'll be sure to give a report on what I did {and didn't!} buy in the month of April...until then, I'll add more to my want list and keep creating Friday's Fancies! You can join in tomorrow with your rainy day chic outfit and be prepared for April showers! Here's more info :) See you all tomorrow!