cozy friday night

I don't know what you're up to this wonderful Friday night, but after the week I've had, I'm planning on a pretty quiet night. There is a busy weekend ahead of me. Plus, I'm saving money and energy for next weekend when I have a friend coming into town. I have all sights set on next week.

That doesn't mean I don't want to feel (and look!) adorable while just laying low tonight.

cozy friday night by rundreamcook featuring golden jewelry

100.

We are celebrating 100 Friday fancies today for av! Definitely impressive. I love this link up so much. it always has me out and searching for new outfits to swoon over and it gives me lots of fashion inspiration. Some of the outfit you ladies post are incredible. If only they could be in my closet. So, today, here is my new favorite party outfit. I saw this dress in a catalog that Express sent to me this week. It was filled to the brim with gorgeous holiday dresses, and this one stuck out. I'm in love with it.

100. by rundreamcook featuring topaz jewelry

staying neutral

First thing first, I'm loving my new design. It screams fall to me!

I am beyond ready to start this weekend. Yesterday marked the start of birthday week in my family. My wonderful cousin Dylan turned 24 yesterday, so quick shout out to him...Happy Birthday Dylan! It's his first birthday being a daddy, and he is an amazing father already.

This weekend, birthday week continues! My God Mother and awesome Aunt Tink is celebrating her birthday on Saturday. She has had one hell of a year, her son Derek is my cousin who is kicking cancer's ass right now, so I'm sure she's ready to kiss this year goodbye and move forward. Then Sunday is my mom's birthday! As a birthday gift to herself, she is going on a cruise! Lucky lady!

But this weekend, while all of the rest of the world is immersed in college and NFL football, I'll be heading up to Oktoberfest in Rochester with Mike. I'm really excited about it. We've been together for 2 years and there are so many of his friends I haven't met yet and I'm finally going to this weekend! I'm sure there will be way too many calories consumed and lots of belly aching laughs.

Since I'm not a football fan, this is the kind of outfit I'd wear to a football party! Definitely something completely neutral. There are some awesome color combinations in the NFL that I almost wanted to pick a team, but I couldn't decide.

staying neutral by rundreamcook featuring a trench coat

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! Hopefully you have some beers and laughs in your weekend too!

stepping into fall

Honestly, I'm totally ready for this week to be over. I'm looking forward to the weekend and seeing what sort of craziness I can get myself caught up in. My friend Kristyn is hosting a birthday party for her boyfriend who is turning 30, complete with all day barbecue followed by a bar-hopping party bus to celebrate the night away! I'm pretty sure insanity will follow.

The start of September will always bring me back to what it is like to start school. I swear, if it wasn't so gosh darn expensive, I would be a professional student. I seriously love college and learning. I'm a great test taker and I adore the social interaction in a classroom. I'm such a nerd, I know.

But, that is why I was kind of super psyched about our Friday Fancies theme this week! Who doesn't love picking out new back to school clothes and accessories. I'm more than a little bit in love with this look! I think I need to go purchase a pair of tan wedge pumps, like tomorrow. But, since I don't really have too much of a need for those, I' might actually go purchase the nail polish and NARS stick below!

stepping into fall by rundreamcook featuring nars cosmetics

I'm dying to see your back to school looks too. Leave love and I'll be sure to stop by!

labor day

Happy Friday friends! Not only is it Friday, but it is the beginning of a long holiday weekend. I don't know about you, but I am primed and ready to spend the weekend hanging with friends and family and enjoying the last little bit I can get out of summer. This summer has been forever long, and while I've loved every second, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't ready for fall. The only real part of fall that I could live without is that it is starting to get dark earlier. Bummer. But, the cooler nights are a welcome change.

On Sunday I'm going to a Labor Day/Birthday party for one of my cousins. She turned the big 3-5 yesterday! We're going to party all night long, and that's what I made my Friday Fancies outfit to reflect. It has been getting super chilly here at night, I think down into the 50's, so I'll be needing that sweatshirt!

labor day by rundreamcook featuring steel jewelry

Hope you have an amazing holiday weekend!!

raspberry mojito

There are some days that just require a cocktail. Unfortunately, it's 8am and having that drink this early would probably mess with the rest of my day.
I'm spending my morning at the hospital with my cousin, Derek, while he get his final chemo treatment for this week. Today is the last day of his first week of chemo and while he is getting chemo today, his girlfriend is finding out if she has to have surgery to remove the pressure off her brain. This young, amazing couple could use some prayers if you wouldn't mind.

Since neither of them can drink, I'll have a cocktail in their honor. A mojito to be exact. Even more specifically, a raspberry mojito. That is my favorite summer cocktail and my theme for Friday Fancies this week!

raspberry mojito by rundreamcook featuring nars cosmetics