You say goodbye, and I say hello...

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!!

Just to make things clear...2011 wasn't exactly my year. In fact, I'd rather forget it even happened. Apart from 2 amazing vacations (Santa Barbara in April and San Francisco in November)-everything I wanted to happen, didn't. But instead of making this a post about regret, I wanted to focus on the fact that tomorrow is not only a new day, but a new year. I'm looking forward to taking hold of all of my goals and taking them in a direction where I know they'll be fulfilled. I hope everyone has a wonderful evening planned, and I hope 2012 will bring us all lots of joy and hope. 

I leave you with some of my favorite looks from 2011...

xoxo

To new beginnings

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 

Geo and I rang in the new year at home this year. We both had to work that day, and had to work the next morning. So needless to say, we were pretty pooped to go out. I apologize to anyone who invited us to their parties. Perhaps next year? Another reason I didn't want to go out, was the fact that 2 of my best friends weren't in town to celebrate with me. However, it was nice to just be at home, get all gussied up, and eat the lovely steak dinner my love prepared for us. We had a mini photo shoot, laughed whilst watching the Backstreet Boys/NKOTB perform, and clinked our champagne glasses to the prospects of greatness in the year ahead. We have every intention on making this a year to remember. And so far, I can say we were on the right path last night. I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year! Here's to all our dreams coming true. :)

Sparkle and Fade rugby sweater/Vintage necklace from my mom/H&M skinnies

I don't care too much for money

This season has left me broke. And I mean broker than broke. I mean, eating ramen after Christmas broke. But that's okay, there are other things on my mind. Things to be happy about...

Stylish couples: ie Diane Kruger and Josh Jackson. Either casual or on the red carpet-these two always get it just right.

American Apparel's new line of nail polish. I've developed quite a collection over the last few months. I try to change up my nail color every month. And I think I'd like to add that mint green one to my brood.

My Father-in-law's American Gothic album. If you haven't listened to any of David Ackles' music, you should-because you're really missing out. Me and my babe's personal favorite-"Love's Enough." Available on iTunes.

The promise I've kept to myself that I WILL be spending at least one Christmas in Paris sometime in my life...

My very best girls. What can I say? I got very lucky with these 5. I couldn't have asked for a better group to stand with me through all of the important times in my life. Each very beautiful and unique in their own way-and I feel so grateful to have them in my life.

My sister. My longest best friend, who has been with me since I was 6 years old. I am so happy to see her tomorrow.

And lastly, this man. Now, that's a face I can happily look at for the rest of my life.

I hope you all have a great holiday! Merry Christmas! I look forward to seeing all of your Christmas posts!
xoxo