IS IT EASTER YET?

Oh my gosh! Today (well at least where I am) is such a beautiful day! (I wish you could see how I am saying this last sentence because it would be of me screaming and jumping up and down.) I just love when it is somewhat chilly but warm enough to want to be outside. It's just fabulous to me.

Because of my extreme/overly excited behavior about the weather, I just couldn't get over how much I love the colors of Easter. These are my three Easter outfit sets that I am going to strive to somehow recreate from what I have in my closet, or purchase as soon as I can! I just adore the color assortment of the pastels.

P A S T E L S   H A V E   M Y   H E A R T.

easter set1 by thesaltymess featuring a leather skirt

easter set 2 by thesaltymess featuring gold jewelry

easter set 3 by thesaltymess showing how to wear denim jeans

SEQUIN BEANIE AND MY SHOE OBSESSION

This weekend has been so crazy! We bought our second home which we are super excited about and renting out our original property. However, because the new home isn't ready at all to move into (painting and carpet and much more needed), we are living at my parents. I am home sick haha. Is that weird? I just miss having space of my own, that's all!

Anyway, this outfit post is to let you guys all know that these glamour sparkle beanies are on sale today on toADORN. They are a great deal right now if you have been wanting something like this!

Also, I am on the hunt for some new shoes but I can't tell if these boots that I totally am obsessed with right now will be a great choice for the weather we hopefully will start seeing soon. Any opinions?? 

shoe list by thesaltymess showing what to wear with high heel ankle booties

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!

CHRISTMAS OUTFIT WISH LIST

I am thrilled about this time of year. I love the lights and all the beautiful colors. Tonight I was just browsing around on the computer staring at all the things I oh so wish I had! I came up with my wish list instead. What is on your fashion wish list?? Do share because I would love to see what your cravings are!

Also, check out our shop (here) for some last minute shopping! We have quick shipping and you might not be able to pass up some of the jewelry we have in shop right now.

Merry Christmas Polyvore by thesaltymess featuring a gold bangle set

FALL FASHION WISH LIST & FASHION MUST-HAVES

Wow, why do weekends go by so fast? Since most of us aren't too excited about Mondays rolling around, I thought it was a good idea to spice things up by letting the fabulous Mikell, from Love & Such take over for the day. Not only is she just darling, but her fashion sense is superb and she is going to help us ALL with some little details of what we can do to spice up our fall ensembles! 

Take it from here, Mikell! 

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I've been so excited to be able to write a guest post here at The Salty Mess! 

My name is Mikell and I blog over at Love & Such.

I originally started blogging when my sweet husb and I got married so we could keep our family up to date on our busy lives. My "married life" blog was eventually taken over by my love for beauty & fashion! Although I still love to write posts about married life, family, faith & love, I always find my way back to shopping links and lipstick posts. I chose the name Love & Such for my blog because I have a space all to my own to write about everything I love!

With the Holidays JUST around the corner (no seriously, where has November gone?!) I wanted to share with you my ideal outfit for those upcoming Holiday parties!

I chose a dark accented tulle skirt because nothing says fancy like tulle! I love that it's lightweight & beautifully feminine. I paired it with a chambray shirt to dress it down just slightly. I chose these black Valentino strappy stud heels because, well look at them!! SO Dreamy. I love the classic black which can be paired with anything. I also added them because they are completely out of my price range, and well, a girl can dream can't she?? *Sigh* I chose my idea of perfect accessories to top off this Holiday outfit. Sparkly gold earrings & a gold and pearl necklace.

I'm a total sucker for lip gloss & don't feel completely put together until I've got some shine or color on my lips. I chose a light pink NARS gloss to complete this outfit. I kept with the nude shades for the lip so we didn't distract from the outfit itself!

Thanks so much for letting me take over for the day- Be sure to stop by and follow me at Love & Such so you don't miss out on an awesome giveaway from me & The Salty Mess- You won't want to miss it!

XOXO



Holiday Party by mikell-k