FISH TAIL DAYS

pink dress // Charlotte Russe, similar here
fringe top // h&m but similar here
shorts // similar at Banana Republic
purse // Nine West
shoes // DSW
hoops // similar at Forever21
bracelets // handmade :) (email me if you want them, $20 for the set)

Happy Memorial weekend! The sun is shining and the weather is amazing. I can't seem to separate with fun layers so you may be seeing me layering cool items all summer. Fish tail braids are so fun to look at and they are perfect for heated days. I am also planning on squeezing some lemon in my hair while I am out and about to add some natural highlights to my color. I have been told many times that this trick works, so let's hope!

MAD FOR HALOS HIPPIE LOOK + HALO GIVEAWAY!

Talk about bright colors, right? I was feeling overly happy this day and apparently went crazy on bright colors. I am glad that the colors were brought together by this lovely cardigan though. :) Anyway, floral halos are so fun. I wore this gorgeous halo with a typical hair style in this post but earlier this week, I also wore it over my beanie and wrapped around a messy bun. Visit  my Instagram if you want updates in the future on how to style these halos differently. I will definitely be wearing these a ton this summer. They add a perfect amount of beauty to your hair if you are trying to get out of the house quickly or want to pull your hair up off your neck on a hot day.

It has been absolutey wonderful working with Mad For Halos these past few weeks. They are a fabulous company and this week they are offering one winner a free floral halo. Yipee!

E N J O Y.

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I was wearing...

watch // Aldo

bracelet // c/o Mint & Lolly

sunnies // Nordstrom

halo // c/o Mad For Halos

kimono // Cotton On

neon pink top // Cotton On, sold out online

leggings // Forever21

sandals // Charlotte Russe

Bailee was wearing...

hat // H&M

overalls // H&M

blue top // H&M

sandals // Target

2014 RESOLUTIONS & NYE OUTFIT

NYE OUTFIT by thesaltymess featuring glitter peep toe pumps

Dressing yourself for NYE definitely calls for some new items so I feel all of us should go to the mall and get something new to spice up the events and parties we have planned for later this evening! I always need to give myself an excuse of why I need something new and this is a perfect one!

Speaking of NEW, there is so much pressure and decisions when it comes to deciding how we are going to better ourselves for the upcoming year. Anyway, I have been reading other blogs and articles online for ideas of what my goals can be and I have found that getting help from others is a great way to start your own list! Go ahead and share with me some of your ideas or links to your blogs if you have similar posts because I would love to read. Now onto my list!! Bring on 2014!

2014 NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

1. TAKE THE STAIRS INSTEAD OF ELEVATORS TO GET EXERCISE. Okay this one won't be hard at all mostly because I am deathly afraid of elevators so I already do this haha but it is a good one for everyone not afraid of elevators!

2. DON'T BRING ELECTRONICS OUT DURING DINNER. This is mostly targeted to when I am home eating with Dave and Bailee! It is so easy to get distracted in conversation about technology or worldly updates that we then both start looking things up! No more!

3. MAKE A STRANGER FEEL SPECIAL ONCE A WEEK. This could be out of some of our comfort zones but I know it'll brighten all our days! I know this because recently I have been at the store or mall and someone does something so tiny (compliment me, has me go in front of them in line, etc) and it sure makes me happy.

4. WRITE ONE HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO SOMEONE ONCE A MONTH. More service!

5. READ A NEW BOOK EACH MONTH. I love reading but as soon as I get out of the habit or stop for just a week, it is hard for me to get back in the groove!

6. SAVE 10-15% FROM ALL INCOME AND DON'T TOUCH IT! I'm going to need assistance with this one. As soon as I mentally tell myself something is an emergency, I feel the need to just take out a little little tiny bit that soon adds up!

7. TRAVEL SOMEWHERE YOU NEVER HAVE BEEN. This is my goal every year. I love seeing new places so 2014 better bring somewhere amazing my way :) As long as I keep up with goal #6, maybe it will work. Trips classify as emergencies ;) ;) 

8. WRITE IN A JOURNAL AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. Capturing memories is important. Read an entry you wrote a couple years ago and it will prove to you how important it is! You will realize that you didn't even remember half of that moment. 

9. TAKE CARE OF MY HAIR. Make sure to use quality shampoos and conditioners! Wash it every few days to keep from drying it out and get more length to it!

10. GO ON A DATE ONCE A WEEK WITH MY HUSBAND. This goal has been a huge one for us ever since we had Bailee. It wasn't until after Bailee that we realized how important it is! It's a lot harder to do after a little one though so if you are in this situation, remember to switch off with other couples and it'll work out!