The Friday Five

1. What I'm Reading: Sadly, I have not had the time to read this week. I am about half way through Delirium, and while it is good it is just not really grabbing my attention. Plus it has been fall premiere week and I have been sucked in by my flat screen. I know, so shameful.

2. What I'm listening to: I mentioned in yesterday's post that I have been loving Landon Austin. He is really really good. I posted about his version of Wide Awake yesterday, but his cover of Safe and Sound is amazing. It features Ellie Swisher and her voice is just wow. Check him out. 



3. What I'm eating: I tried this recipe for Parmesan-crusted chicken and it was really good!

  

4. What I'm watching: This week new shows have finally started. I watched:

Partners- Stars my girl Sophia Bush and it was a hilarious!! Very Will and Grace.

Last Resort- loved it. It starts Scott Speedman aka Ben Covington and he is still hot. It is also a good show.

Grey's Anatomy- The premiere episode was really sad but I still liked it in a very weird and depressed way.

Scandal- The is the second season and this was the only episode I've ever seen. I am hooked. It was so so good now I want to watch the first season on Netflix.

I'm very excited for Sunday when Revenge returns!! 

5. What I'm bookmarking:

  

Corduroy pants for fall. Love these from J Crew.

 

LOVE this Michael Kors bag.

  

 

The Friday Five

1. What I'm reading: I finished Before I Fall and Her Best Friend's Brother. Both were good. I loved Before I Fall it was my favorite of the two. Her Best Friend's Brother I literally read in a day. It was a super quick, predictable read, but those are fun sometimes. This week I started Delirium. So far it is a bit slow which the reviews had mentioned, but they also said that it gets really good.

from the authors website :"Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing.

They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy.

But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love."

2. What I'm listening to: Back in the day I was convinced that one day I would marry Taylor Hanson. I didn't. When I saw that they covered the new T. Swift song I about died. I'm obsessed. Now all I need is the new issue of Tiger Beat. 

3. What I'm eating: I'm drinking lots of Starbucks according to instagram. Salted Caramel Mocha is my drink of choice.

Chipotle salads. Corn salsa and guac. = delicious

 

 

addictive.

4. What I'm watching: I am a little embarrassed to admit that I watched NBC's Revolution, and I liked it. A lot. It's a new show that is very Hunger Games without the arena and without electricity. The main character even has a bow and arrow. It is weird I will admit, but the last 2 minutes got me hooked in and now I can't wait for the next episode.

5. What I'm bookmarking: Yesterday I found this necklace on Etsy and knew that I had to have it. Yes, that's South Carolina!

 

  

Love this Gap sweater.

 This has been a super busy, super stressful week. I am so excited the weekend is here! Happy Friday!

 

The Friday Five

1. What I'm reading:

I finished Gone Girl. It was SO good! If you have been thinking of reading it for a while (like I was) then read it now! I started Before I Fall and am already over half way finished with it. While it is a little young in some parts, overall I have really enjoyed it. It is a very quick read and I'm dying to see what happens in the end. I already downloaded Her Best Friend's Brother to read next. It popped up in my recommendations and was only $2.99. The reviews were good overall so I will let you know what I think.What can I say? I'm a sucker for a cheesy romance.

From Amazon:

Libby has been in love with Tony Marchetti since she was seven years old. The problem? Tony is her best friend's older brother. Lately Tony has started looking at her in a new way and he emails her all the time. Could it be possible that he is starting to see her as more than his kid sister's best friend?

Tony knows Libby McKay is off limits. She's his sister's best friend for crying out loud! But she is also smart, funny, and seriously hot. Plus she's not afraid to get a little sweaty-- on the track that is. Tony can't seem to help himself, besides what's a few emails? The occasional phone call? He can keep things light and friendly-- Can't he? 

2. What I'm listening to: Aex Goot. He has amazing covers and original songs. Love him.

 

3. What I'm eating:

 

This stuff is addictive! I could literally go through a whole bag of carrots in one sitting. I am dying to try the Spinach Artichoke flavor but my Publix has been out this week. 

 

Pears! The red ones are my favorites, so sweet and juicy.

 

I honestly will eat anything from Chick-fil-A. This week I rediscovered my love for the chicken mini while running behind for work. 

4. What I'm watching:

 

Great music- check

Heartwarming stories- check

Hot Adam Levine- check check check

5. What I'm Bookmarking

This amazing blog with great DIY jewelry projects that I can't wait to try. This one I love! How cute are these friendship bracelets?!

 

via Sequins and Stripes

I also discovered that my favorite bachelorette Jillian Harris has a really great blog with everything from fashion to design tips to recipes. It is so cute and definitely worth checking out! I love her design style.

via Jillian Harris

 

The Friday Five

1. What I'm Reading

I am almost finished with Gone Girl, I am at the point where I can't put it down. I downloaded a new book to my Kindle so I have one waiting when I finish. I'm pretty excited about it.

Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High—from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life.

Instead, it turns out to be her last.

Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death—and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing. (taken from the author's website)

Lauren Oliver also wrote the very popular Delirium series which I plan to start after I finish this one. Has anyone read any of her books?

2. What I'm eating

  These with a little almond butter have been my go to snack this week. I love that they are baby size.

 Major pineapple kick this week. I've even been eating it with cottage cheese (cringe).

3. What I'm listening to



4. What I'm watching

Besides Big Brother about the only thing I've watched this week this movie. It was so good!! If you are looking for a rental this is one that guys and girls would love.

5. What I'm bookmarking

 

These Madewell flats, perfect for Fall transition weather.

Love these BaubleBar earrings. 

Please post a comment if you do The Friday Five, I love reading these posts!

The Friday Five

What I missed most about blogging... The Friday Five.

1. What I'm Reading...

After debating on whether or not I could give up "real books" for electronic ones, about 6 months ago I finally caved and bought a Kindle. I am so glad I did! I have read more in the past 6 months than I ever have! I just started Gone Girl this week. Literally everyone from my mom to my hair stylist have told me to read this book. It is a little odd but I am very interested to see where it goes. I've heard it's the "must read thriller of the summer" which is not normally my genre, but I will let you know what I think.

2. What I'm Listening to...



I can't help it. It stays on repeat for days. My only wish is that this song had come out in high school so I could have used the lyrics as an AIM away message.

3. What I'm Watching...

I love Big Brother. I especially love this photo because Mike Boogie is wearing a Clemson hat.

This summer while all of my regular shows are on hiatus, I have become addicted to HGTV. House Hunters is probably my favorite show but I also love Property Brothers, Love it or List it and Meg's Great Rooms.

4. What I'm Eating...

omg. I can't believe I have not tried Avocados before this year. Because I love them. I always thought they looked gross and I would hate the mushy texture, but one bite and I was hooked. Now I eat avocados in salads, on BLT's and on toast.

I rediscovered this while on vacay in Fl, and now I can't remember why I stopped buying it. I think it tastes like waffle cones.

5. What I'm pinning...



To be honest, I've not pinned in about 6 months. I got a little bored with it.

But. What I have been scouring the Internet for is the perfect fall bag. I've yet to find it so if you have any recommendations please let me know!

This one I love but I am not a fan of the price tag:

I love my navy Longchamp so I've also been thinking of getting another one of those. Decisions, decisions.