Sea of Orange

Where in the world is Ale? On ESPN. In that sea of orange rushing the field post-Tiger victory. Do you see him??? Hint hint: he is the one wearing orange. Xoxo-BLC

Clean Closet

Inspired by Pretty in Pink Megan's Online Yardsale, Nautical by Nature's From My Closet to Yours, Sweet Tea Diary's Blog Sale, and Monograms and Manicures, I joined the club and launched The Clothes She Kept!!! I am a shopaholic, clothes horse, and brand snob. I have a tinsy-winsy-bit of trouble getting rid of clothing. This is my attempt to find unworn clothing a happy home! I hope you swing by and shop. Email me at thecompanyshekeeps@gmail.com or comment (no comments are published) with interest, questions, or concerns. Remember to wear it well and happy shopping to you! Xoxo-BLC

Thinspiration

Oh la la, my thinspiration has me daydreaming of island hopping!
What motivates your girlish figure? Xoxo-BLC

Chic-onomics

My undergraduate degree should have been in chic-onomics, not economics. Why? We two lovebirds have a cyclical discussion like this:

Me (chicon fan): "Look at what I just purchased for 50% off."
Him (econ fan): "You should open a bank account for the 50% you just saved." Grrrrrr.
Well, I am putting my econ degree to good use and opening a Carrie Bradshaw Account. Ale can sneak a peek at my savings account anytime he wants: it's hanging in my closet. :) Xoxo-BLC

Merci Beacoup

Eons ago, my sweet college roommate gifted me this book: On A Personal Note. From thank yous to congratulations to business appropriate wording, this book has been the most useful resource for handwritten notes. After the engagement hanger party and bridal shower, thank you notes were in order allll the way around --- from hosts to guests to gift-givers. I might have developed early onset arthritis from handwriting 82 thank you notes, but it was well worth it!!! I used all of my formal and fun stationary; is this an excuse to buy more!? I think so! A big cheers to snail mail! Xoxo-BLC

Run Girl, Run!

I am so proud of my dear college chum, Maggie Mayd! MM just collided two of her favorite worlds: art and running. She painted this magnificent piece for Girls on the Run, an organization that uses running to promote self-respect and healthy lifestyles for girls. She is selling this painting and all of the proceeds go to GOTR! Many thanks MM for using your gifts for a greater good. Xoxo-BLC

PS: If you are interested in the painting and/or knowing more about GOTR, contact MM at MusgraveMaggie@yahoo.com. :)

Confesssions of Sugaraholic

Beantown Prepster tricked the socks off of me by sending a sweet surprise present!!! She is so thoughtful: I missed her Spooky Sugar Swap, but she included me anyways. These sweet treats included delish cookies, candy corn, tons of chocolate, and fall flavored hand gel, lip shine, and candle! If it doesn't taste good ... it smells good!!! Many many many thanks to the wonderful Beantown Prepster for the lovely treats (from me and my sweettooth)!!! Xoxo-BLC

Happy All Saints' Day!

I am wishing you a very happpppy All Saints' Day! This holiday celebrates all of the holy apostles, saints, martyrs, and confessors that were made perfect by His grace and who rest throughout the world. An extra bonus: sleeping in an extra hour and half priced candy corn. Cheers to the Saints! Xoxo-BLC

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to you and yours! I hope it is super spoooookie. Xoxo-BLC

Ghost of a Chance

For Halloween this year, I proposed that Ale and I go as Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf. Ale said no no no no no no. How rude!? Or should I say, typical-Chuck-move. Well, instead, Ale is "going as himself" (aka Karen Carpenter). Well well well, it will be my treat to trick him into looking "Chuckish" if he really must wear his own clothing. How Blair of me!? What are you wearing for the festivities? Cheers to the many scares to come. Xoxo-BLC

My Little Pumpkins

Aweee! My sweet nephews are my little pumpkins this year.
Who is spooking your heart strings this Halloween!? Xoxo-BLC

Fully Engaged

We have officially announced our engagement.
And this is our ...
engagement announcement photograph.
Once again, shot by Paparazzi!! :)
Xoxo-BLC

Sweet Treat

Many thanks to the lovely Chic & Pink and Personalized Sketches! This Icing on the Cake Award is much appreciated and I cannot wait to pass it on to my sweet-blog friends. I am tagging Lola's Journey To and From, The Sweet Southern Life, Love Being a Nonny, Good Gal Inc, and anyone else who wants to play along! Thanks for sweeting up my day!! Xoxo-BLC

Me = Hosed

Me, a fashion risk-taker? Not so much. I love fashion. I even love fashion-risk-takers. I just don't do trendy well. Point in case: I wore leggings with a cutsy dress three years ago for a night on the town in Charlotte and more than one person asked if I came from Jazzercise. Fashion failure! Anyhoodle, Who What Wear recently inspired me purchase a pair of patterned tights. If Whit can do it, I can do it too, right? After wearing them ALL DAY with a work-appropriate dress, Ale asked me if the patterned tights were part of my Halloween outfit. Um, nope. Should I try them again? A different pattern? Or not at all? Off to Jazzercise! Kidding. Xoxo-BLC

Wedding Belles

I had wedding festive day because Ale's belles (his sweet sister, aunts, and cousins) hosted a girls-only dessert bridal shower in my honor! Being the Lady Clutz that I am, I dropped my very first present: a casserole dish and, thankfully, it did not break. How embarrassing!? Anyhoo, the desserts were almost too beautiful to eat and the girlies planned the decor around our wedding colors. How lovely? Many thanks to my lovely hosts and the wonderful guests for such a fun fun fun shower. Xoxo-BLC

Flight of Fancies

My oh my did I have a flight of fancies today! Ale's family friends threw a magnificent engagement party at his hometown airport. As the sun set behind the twin-seater planes, the hosts served hot apple cider as we took in the gorige hanger --- decorated to the nines with flowers and pumpkins. From the company to the music to the dinner to the toasts, the night was unforgettable. Many thanks to our wonderful hosts and all who fly on our side. Xoxo-BLC

PS: I failed to mention ... this is where Ale learned to fly! While I have met his flight instructor many times (I just love him and his family), I have never been to the hanger or laid eyes on the little planes. It was great to see him and his flight instructor in their element.

Copy Cat

Lilly Pulitzer played copy cat and just relauched the "originals." This line mirrors the 1960's beginnings ... when it all started with a juice stand and a simple shift dress. Cheers to (re)living life in pink and green!!! Xoxo-BLC

Bright Lights, Big City

Kate Spade is hosting a trip for two to the city that never sleeps. Enter HERE!!! This four-day-vaca includes gallery hopping, local eats, shopping, and daily surprises. All of that might require some sleep, so Kate reserved a room at The Carlyle. Oh la la! And, just for entering you will receive 20% off. Cheers to living in Kate Spade shoes (even if for just a weekend getaway)!! Xoxo-BLC

Tini Bit of Fun

Eeeeek ... the bachelorette festivities are scheduled!!!
I am sooooo excited about having a tini bit of fun fun fun with the girlies!
Is it time yet!? Xoxo-BLC

KD + LP = <3

LP has done it again ... read my mind! Meeting a KD is like meeting a Lilly Lover, we automatically have something in common. I am tickled pink about these new lillyfied KD wallpapers. Download your greek letters or fun patterns at the LP Facebook page. Xoxo-BLC

Beautiful Dreams

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
Keep dreaming. Xoxo-BLC

Low Key

One week ago the minister's sermon included a charming story about keys: two unlikely friends met for coffee. One put his keys on the table and the other asked, "do all of those keys fit to something you own?" After agreeing the keys fit to his house, car, boat, and so on, the other asked, "are you sure you own them or do they own you?" A week later I am still applying that question to myself: do I own my stuff or does it own me??? Cheers to pursuing a low key life! Xoxo-BLC

PS: Ohhh and a special happy birthday to my future mother-in-law! :)

Love & Theft

I think this is just wild: Olive My Life, Polka Dots & Protein Bars, and I attended high school with Eric from Love & Theft. I remember the first time I heard their song on the radio. I was clerking this summer, riding in the car with an attorney, and I flipped out (think-pre-teen-boy-crush-squeals). Totally professional. Anyhoo, I am so proud of Eric and the band. Cheers to Love & Theft for making the BIG TIME! Xoxo-BLC

PS: Oh, and another thing ... one of the back up guitarists from the Jimmy Fallon performance is playing at our wedding!! :)

Curious You

You are curious ...
1. Post-graduation, I will formally name my law school.
(Hint hint: it is one of the oldest law schools and has turned many many many Supreme Court Justices, Senators, Governors, and the like.)
2. I am a registered Republican who enjoys talking politics with Democrats.
3. BLC = Betty Lou Cindy. I "named" myself as a tiny tot and my family humored me. Thankfully, my parents did not make a formal name change. :)
4. I am 25 years old.
I was curious too and your responses were tres interesting. Thanks for playing along! Xoxo-BLC

Topped Off

Many thanks to Our Three-Ring Circus and Good Gals Inc. for the Over the Top Award!! I just love their blog and I cannot wait to play along. The rules: use only one word, pass along to six favorite bloggers, and tell 'em you did so. Here goes! 1. Where is your cell phone? Purse 2. Your hair? Long 3. Your mother? Elegant 4. Your father? Strong 5. Your favorite food? Apples 6. Your dream last night? Pleasant 7. Your favorite drink? Milk 8. Your dream/goal? CEO 9. What room are you in? Bedroom 10. Your hobby? Tennis 11. Your fear? Unhappiness 12. Where do you want to be in six years? 2015 13. Where were you last night? Here 14. Something that you aren't? Mean 15. Muffins? Blueberry 16. Wish list item? Fur 17. Where did you grow up? Charlotte 18. Last thing you did? Sleep 19. What are you wearing? PJ 20. Your TV? Hillacious 21. Your pets? Joeytella 22. Friends? Wonderful 23. Your life? Colorful 24. Your mood? Calm 25. Missing someone? Yes 26. Vehicle? Clean 27. Something you're not wearing? Earrings 28. Your favorite store? Belk 29. Your favorite color? Pink 30. When was the last time you laughed? Sure 31. Last time you cried? Unsure 32. Your best friend? <3 33. One place that I could go over and over? Paris 34. One person who emails you regularly? DailyCandy 35. Favorite place to eat? Home. I tag my most recent followers: The End of the Beans, I Can Boil Water, The Updated Preppy Handbook, DC GOP Girl, Observations of a Token Yankee, and Reasonably Swanky. Top it off ladies! Xoxo-BLC

Maid a Promise

I maid a promise to my lovely bridesmaids. As a seven time bridesmaid-vet, I wanted a fashionable, comfortable, affordable, fun, elegant, classic frock. After round two of dress stress, I settled on this Nicole Miller's Mocha Satin Gown. Isn't it lovely? Gorgie dress for tres gorgie girls. Xoxo-BLC

PS: Don't you think the bridesmaids can cut it off and totally wear the dress again? Teehee.

Fashion Forward, Partie Deux

Ms. Sheena Matheiken continues her fashion forward pledge to wear the same dress for an entire year. Why? To promote sustainable fashion and support education in her native land. Her daily fashion posts are very creative and inspiring. Even CNN thought so (watch the video here). Cheer her on by supporting monetarily or donating clothing/accessories. Chin chin to a fashionable cause! Xoxo-BLC

In 1492 ...

Columbus sailed the ocean blue! Happy Columbus Day to you and yours!! Xoxo-BLC

Curious Me

I am curious ...
1. Where do you think I go to law school?
2. Do you think I am a Republican or Democrat?
3. Do you know what BLC stands for?
4. Do you think I am under 25 or over 25?
Are you curious too? I'll post answers on Friday. Xoxo-BLC

Jack 'o' Juice

<---- New decor. Yep, I'm festive.
Time for a pumpkin shake:
2 oz. Pumpkin Pie vodka
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
½ oz. simple syrup
Splash of orange liqueur
3 large ice cubes
Blend. Sip. Mmm. Xoxo-BLC

Pink Bubbies

October + Pink + Bubbies =
Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
This month I want to remember my grandmother who lost her battle to breast cancer and honor my Grams, a four-time survivor. I hate cancer and cannot wait for the cure. Until then, remember to check your bubbies, shop pink, and go the distance in your local Race for the Cure. Cheers to fighting cancer! Xoxo-BLC