Life Lately: September 2014

Why hello hello fashionistas!

I haven't been on the blogosphere in what feels like eons, but really has only been about a month and a half. The problem with blogging is that every time I start to think maybe I should just be done I realize that I want nothing more than to have the time to dedicate to this little corner of the internet. 

I'm not sure who even bothers stopping by to check out Glamorous Girl 2014 who never posts, but if anyone out there is still checking in on me just know that I feel your love. 

Since I have been too busy lazy and full of excuses to post I figured I might as well update ya'll on what I have been up to. 

Here's the latest little gem I have purchased from my lovely place of employment. This bag is called the Loryn. I'm completely obsessed with the soft pink and berry color. The zig-zagging detail is what really made me fall head over heels for this bag. I had to have it because I know it will be perfect for fall and I'm sure I'll use it all the way through February (hello isn't this the best valentine's day bag ever?!). I just love me some Kate Spade. 

Stuffing my face with pizza. Obviously I have been so busy eating. No, but seriously I have been eating a lot. Good thing I'm still hitting the gym on the regular to combat the calories. I have been zumba-ing with my mom a few times a week and I'm getting back  into running and weights. 

A little calculator shot to show that I'm busy with school. I'm doing pretty well in all of my classes. I've gotten A's on all my tests except for a B on my first accounting test. I'm making friends, which I'm happy about because the first couple of weeks were tough not having anyone to chat with or compare homework with.

Even though I have been making friends I have been spending a lot of time missing my lovely ladies. Just a little throwback to February-March of this year when we took a little road trip. 

Oh yes, more food pictures. I'm pretty sure I'm no longer a fashion blogger, but more of a food blogger. I picked up sushi to go with my sister after work the other night. Note the every so glamorous cheetah nightgown, gotta love Victoria's Secret sleep tees. 

Selfie for my new haircut.. Which in reality was a trim and I had her add some layers because it was looking heavy. I'm happy that it's finally "fall" (it's still 85 degrees and 90% humidity in FL, but whatever) because I can bust out my vampy lip colors. I'm wearing Hourglass "Nocturnal" in this picture, one of my favorite lipsticks ever. 

This weekend I'm taking a little road trip with my sister because I spontaneously bought the two of us tickets to see One Direction tomorrow! I literally bought them last Friday on the fly because I could get two seats for a reasonable price and I knew she would freak out!

I hope you guys are all doing splendidly and I really hope I can keep my booty posting on here. There is something so cathartic about reflecting on your life and typing away. Okay, I'm off to go do homework and laundry before class tonight. 

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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Marika Magic Slimming Capri Leggings

Hello fashionistas!

I'm here with an exciting new product that I was recently sent by Marika to share with you all. 

The Marika Magic Slimming Capri Leggings are the ultimate pair of leggings. These leggings are the perfect capris to wear to the gym, run errands in, or to lounge around the house while looking cute. 

I have found that these basic black leggings can be paired with a plethora of items that most women already have in their wardrobes. A tee shirt or tank top is a great way to stay comfortable while wearing the pants, but a long tunic can easily dress the leggings up to be worn while going out about your day to day activities. These leggings are the perfect pair of workout pants because they stay up while you run due to their flat waistband. These pants make me feel very thin even on the days that I feel bloated because they are made out of premium blend of 89% Cotton, 11% Spandex, Power Mesh: 86% Nylon, 14% Spandex, Gusset Lining: 47% Coolmax Polyester, 47% Polyester, 6% Spandex. The best part about this blend of fabrics is that it can be tossed in the dryer on low and your pants will not shrink! 

These pants can be purchased on the Marika website by clicking here. If you purchase from Marika between now and August 31st Marika is giving a code to use that is good for 30% off of your entire purchase! Use the code MM30 for the discount!

I hope you guys try these leggings out and love them as much as I do. I have multiple pairs of them because I love to rotate them throughout the week. They are also available in different lengths, boot leg cuts, and a straight leg cut.

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

Kate Spade Purchase

Hello fashionistas!

Savannah here. Savannah who has been more than absent on the blogosphere.. House sitting, vacationing, and working has really made this girl busy! I wanted to share an exciting new purchase that I recently made with you all. 

I just bought my first Kate Spade purse. This is the Caden in the color Brightest. I started working at Kate Spade a little over a month ago and I had been eyeing this for all of my shifts. I'm so glad that I bought it! It's a great bag and is perfect for summer. 

I want to piece together a vacation post to share all of my cruise photos with you guys, hopefully I'll get around to it later this week.

I hope you guys are well!

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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Life Lately: Work, Friends, and Shopping.

Hello fashionistas!

I have not updated in awhile because life has been crazy busy! My face has finally healed up after my wisdom teeth surgery and I no longer have chubby swollen cheeks. I have recently started a new job working at Kate Spade! I absolutely love it and I really love their bags. I can't wait to buy my first one. 

I'm also nannying part time for a few kids, so my life has been go go go. Anyways, here are a few pictures of what I have been up to for the past couple of days.

My girls and I decided to do a beach day, but we also decided to order a huge pizza to take with us. Nothing like carbs, cheese, and bikinis. 

Here's a little beach selfie. I've spent all my days off last week at the beach. Literally four days in a row soaking up the sun, with SPF of course! 

Victoria and I went shopping the other day and I picked up this little bikini at Marshalls. It's a Vince Camuto and I just love the colors. 

I just bought this top and necklace from Kate Spade. I had my eyes on this necklace all last week when I was working and I had to buy it! 

My best friend, Lily, had her 18th birthday yesterday! Hence the silly party hat! I bought her a Kate Spade bag for her to tote around all her stuff when she leaves for college in the fall. I'm staying here and finishing up my AA at the local state college and then hopefully transferring to the same university. 

Birthday bae! My mom made an Oreo cheesecake for her. The cake was sinfully delicious and had a whole pack of Oreos in it. 

Today is my only day not nannying or working so I'm having another beach day with my boyfriend. Oh yeah, the boyfriend is also another new thing that's taking up my time. Overall, I'm very happy and running on lots of coffee while I be-bop around. 

I hope you all are doing well and enjoying the summer! 

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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Life Update

Hello fashionistas!

I wanted to do a little update because I haven't blogged since last weekend. On Wednesday I had all four of my impacted wisdom teeth removed.

 Needless to say I have been doing nothing but sleeping and eating ice cream. I have the best friends a girl could ask for because they have all either stopped to sit with me or sent me messages to check in on me. And of course I have my wonderful mother setting alarms to make sure I get all of the medicines on time. I swear she could run the world.

My life has been anything but glamorous these past couple of days! I best be feeling better by Monday because I start a new job! Exciting details will be shared later. 

Miss you guys! I think I'm going to have to go take another snooze. 

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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Dorfman Pacific Cappelli Pack a Hat Review

Hello fashionistas!

I'm here today with a wonderful hat from Dorfman Pacific to share with you all!

 This item is called the Cappelli Pack a Hat.

The hat comes folded up in a cute, handy striped clutch. The clutch helps keep you from losing the hat and able to take the hat off and effortlessly put it in a safe spot for your next wear! Another great thing about the clutch is that it can double as a little bag to take with you for your phone, lipgloss, and money. Totally genius and adorable. 

I love the hat and the slightly floppy summertime style. It's perfect to add on to any summer ensemble or to wear when you're at the beach laying out in a bikini. Not only is the hat a great accessory,but it is helping keep your skin safe with a UPF 50+ rating. 

Here are the other color options! I adore the green and I think it would like great on anyone with dark hair. The retail price is $25, therefore making the Pack A Hat perfect for vacation and for everyday use whether it's for yourself or for a friend.

Romper: Kohl's Shoes: Payless Ring: Kate Spade Earrings: Original Piece Hat: Dorfman Pacific 

I paired my hat with this fun black and white romper. The hat provided a perfect amount of shade and added an air of mystery to my look. I complimented the black hat with a vibrant red lip.

If you would like to purchase one of these hats for yourself or for a friend you can check them out here! I highly suggest that you guys purchase one of these! Let me know if you all end up buying one! 

I hope you guys had a lovely weekend! 

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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Start of Summer

Hello fashionistas!

Yesterday I took my last exam of my high school career. I may have graduated almost two weeks ago, but I still had to go back for four AICE (college program) exams. Here are a few snaps of what I've been up to since summer began.

Airplane selfies. 

My mom's brother and his son came into Florida to visit for a few days. The two of them are in the middle of getting their pilot's license and wanted to go take a lesson. My sister and I got to go with them. The shock of the day was that I got to fly the plane! It was super cool to fly over downtown Jacksonville and the ocean. 

My girl Victoria and I have spent a ridiculous amount of time hanging out at the gym and engaging in all sorts of shenanigans. 

My mom and I went out for brunch last weekend at this place called Metro Diner. It's been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. I got hallah bread stuffed with bananas and cream cheese with a blueberry/strawberry compote on the side. Beyond delicious. 

Here is one of the many workouts that Victoria and I have been doing. This is super intense and killer in the muggy FL heat. This was followed up with 30 minutes of Zumba.

My girl Asia and I grabbed lunch and frozen yogurt the other day. 

For my summer job I'm nannying part time for a a few different families. This is a perfect fit for me because I love kids! 

I'm really looking forward to making the most out of this summer with all of my girls! 

I've got a review to post later this week and I definitely wanted to share some graduation photos with you all!

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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4 Year Blog Birthday!

Hello fashionistas!

Today marks the fourth year that little old Glamorous Girl 2014 has been around.

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 I began this blog in the summer before my freshman year of high school and now I'm sitting here as a high school graduate still posting away, albeit less frequently, on this site. I never knew if people would read what I had to say, much less interact with me when I began posting, but I am so glad that I stuck with blogging. I've met so many great readers and fellow bloggers. The kind words have often been enough to get me through a difficult day and put a smile on my face. 

I'm grateful to have documented the past four years of my life. I love knowing that I can look back and see all the ways that my life has changed from new friends, new styles, and a new body. This site has really helped me document my weight loss and life changes. I'm happy to share all of the happenings in my little corner of the web. And I'm even happier that people actually read it! 

Thanks for being the best followers a girl could ask for, you all make my day!

Here's to many more years, even after 2014 passes! 

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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Michael Kors Watch Decision-- Help!

Hello fashionistas!

I've been wanting a Michael Kors watch for over a year now and I'm finally going to bite the bullet and by myself one as a little congrats to myself for graduating. The fact that Nordstrom has them on sale from now until June 10th really solidified the purchase for me. The only problem is that I'm not sure which watch to buy! Can you guys help me decide? 

This is the Large Layton Chronograph watch. I love the gold, roman numerals, and the hefty size of the watch.

This is the Blair Chronograph watch. I like the shape of this watch, but I' unsure if I would love the bling on a day to day basis. 

Okay, I adore this Runway Iridescent Crystal Chronograph watch. The color is so fun and inviting. The pinks and purples really pop against the gold. I know this would be a really fun watch to buy, but I'm worried that I wouldn't be able to wear it day to day and I don't want to drop a lot of money on something that I will not regularly wear. 

The Mini Camille bracelet watch is adorable. I think that the crystals are very elegantly placed in the watch. I also really like the roman numerals. I'm not sure if it is big enough to make a statement.

Alright, those are my thoughts! Please let me know which you like the best. 

Thank you so much!

XXOO

Savannah

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Senior Prom Glitz and Glam

Hello fashionistas!

I'm a little behind on posting this, but I wanted to share my prom pictures with you all. 

I was unsure as to whether or not I would be attending prom, but much convincing from my friends led me to attend. I waited until three weeks before to decide whether or not I was going, so I knew that I couldn't go to Dillard's for a dress because I would end up in the same thing as ten other girls. I went to a vintage shop downtown Saint Augustine and fell in love with the very first dress I tried on. It is straight out of the seventies and didn't need any alterations. My shoes are Guess from DSW and my clutch is also from DSW. I borrowed my earrings from a friend. 

I love my girls! To the left of me is Victoria, you all know Lily, and next to Lily is Asia. 

We had a really nice sunset happening while we took pictures! 

I'm actually really glad that I went with all of my friends. They make me laugh and make me so happy. Plus, getting all glammed up is always fun!

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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Pattern Play

Hello fashionistas!

This morning I woke up with the sun shining in my room while I primped and prepped for the day and I was suddenly taken over with the feeling of wanting to take outfit photos. I have not taken any outfit of the photos in months and all the sudden the urge to pose and smile came over me. The warm weather has begun in Florida and I'm already avoiding pant wearing.. The long hot months are not even here yet. It's going to be a hot one. 

Dress: Kohl's Shoes: Payless Bracelet: NY&Co. Earrings: Belk 

I am loving easy dresses to toss on and this one really caught my eye because of all of the patterns that were seamlessly going on. Normally patterned dresses like this overwhelm me, but the colors kept it from being too busy. I paired it with simple black wedges to lengthen my petite figure and keep the look from having to much color. 

I like the back of the dress because the pattern stays as one and isn't sectioned off. Simple dresses like this will be my summer go to. 

I went with second day curls to add volume to my hair. I slicked on an Estee Lauder lipstick in Rich Berry with a Bite peach lipgloss. Mascara, bronzer, and lipsticks are my summer essentials. Easy and bold. 

Exams are starting up this month and last until early June. This is my last week as a senior in high school and I'm feeling very happy to have it all be almost over! 

I hope you guys are doing well! I plan on doing a prom post soon!

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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Brilliant Earth Windsor Collection Fashion Board

Hello fashionistas!

I was recently contacted by a lovely woman over at the jewelry company Brilliant Earth. They recently released a new line called the Windsor Collection that is retro inspired with a modern twist. I fell instantly in love with this company and their pieces. The goal at Brilliant Earth is to make jewelry as beautiful as it can be. 

Here is the fashion mood board that I concocted to help promote the launch of this new line. 

I feel like the line captures the effect of old Hollywood and the glamour. I hope that I find a great man who I fall in love with and that he realizes that I'm a girl who needs a ring from the Windsor collection on her finger! Or if we're just casually dating maybe he will pick up one of the fabulous pairs of earrings or pendant necklaces in the collection. The earrings in the mood board are also from the Windsor collection.

Here is a little bit about the company and their beliefs behind their business practices. 

We are passionate about cultivating a more ethical, transparent, and sustainable jewelry industry. 

Brilliant Earth's mission focuses on three important facets:

Brilliant Earth

believes that high

quality, fine jewelry

need not come

at a great human or

environmental

cost.

Providing Quality

Brilliant Earth provides the highest quality jewelry originating from pure sources and harvested using socially responsible practices.

Fostering Change

Brilliant Earth provides education about the social and environmental issues affecting the jewelry industry and identifies ways to help.

Promoting Growth

Brilliant Earth supports underdeveloped communities ravaged by the jewelry industry by donating a share of our profits.

I think this is a great company with amazing designs that will make any girl remember that diamonds are truly a girl's best friend! Make sure to go check out the new collection and if you're hinting at an engagement feel free to email your beau a few links! 

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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FRAAS Dottie Scarf Review

Hello fashionistas!

Today I have another fabulous FRAAS scarf to share with you all.

Spring is here and lightweight scarves are the perfect accessory to jazz up basic tank tops and tee shirts. This scarf is incredibly soft and is not too heavy for the warmer temperatures. The slight crinkle in the fabric adds an interesting element to the scarf. 

My scarf is in the taupe shade. I recommend this for my fellow blonde hair girls because it pairs nicely!
I love pairing this scarf with a bright blue to contrast.

The Dottie, is one of the top looks in the collection. Dots are always a popular pattern and Dottie is particularly chic because of its fresh, new color range.....turquoise, yellow, pink, green and taupe. Each shade is bursting with a clear and flattering hue and fresh, white polka dots. The polyester drapes beautifully and can also be worn as a wrap. At a retail of $32, it is well-priced, perfect for gifting or self purchases. The scarf is sure to be an accessory that its wearer will covet for years to come.

I highly suggest purchasing one of these scarves to freshen up your spring wardrobe!  FRAAS scarves are sold worldwide and at department, specialty stores, and at online retailers. You can also order from the FRAAS company by calling 212-575-0191. Select styles are available on fraas.com and amazon.com 

Loads of love!

XXOO

Savannah

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