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Yes to the Dress!




Soooo if you follow me on Instagram you may have heard the good news… I said YES to the DRESS!! About a month ago I went dress shopping with my MOH Logan and we went to two boutiques. I liked two dresses at the first place (or thought I did) and loved one dress at the second. I looked at pictures of that one on my phone over and over… and the more I saw it, the more I liked it. 





I decided to make one more appointment for Saturday at another store because I knew it had a really large selection and this girl’s gotta be sure about her purchase. I probably tried on 10 more dresses that morning and while there were several favorites, none of them gave me “that feeling” that I got in the other dress. No, I didn’t have that break-down-and-cry moment, but I knew there was something awesome about it. 





I also scheduled another appointment at Ladies of Lineage (highly recommend by the way) for Saturday afternoon to come see my dress again and see if I still loved it as much as I did the first time. The designer was also having a trunk show so I tried on two other gowns and I have to say one of them was a close second (dress shopping is hard y’all… I love them all!). After some deliberating and pic stitch action, I knew that the first dress was the one for me!! I know I’m over a year out from my wedding, but why keep shopping around if I know this is the one? It totally fits my personality and has that “wow factor” that I was looking for 🙂





I’m so glad that me, my MOH Logan, and bridesmaid Katie got to make a day out of it and it was fun to celebrate with them. We popped some more champagne and took our official Ladies of Lineage Instagram photo!



 And here’s our silly take 2 because we’re cool like that 🙂


Ps. I wasn’t the only one saying yes this weekend. Ryan & I went to the Hornets basketball game on Saturday and during a time out they did the kiss cam aka “conversation heart cam.” First the heart said hug me, then kiss me, then after this couple kissed it changed to “marry me” and started playing Marry You by Bruno Mars… and then the guy proposed!! This was my first time seeing one of these public proposals and it was pretty cool! I’m sure they didn’t care about the game at all after that.










And speaking of white dresses, Lupita Nyong’o killed it again at the Oscars. Her Calvin Klein Collection dress was embellished with over 6,000 pearls!!! It’s probably one of the coolest dresses I’ve ever seen. She was a stunner but all I could think was, how much does this dress weigh?!?







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Hope y’all enjoyed your weekend! I’m headed back to Raleigh today and am staying for the whole week because it’s time to really crack down on this Master’s thesis. Thanks for stopping by and happy Monday!






Linking with Biana & Meghan.











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Pink, Pearls & Polka Dots

 
Three words. Favorite. Skirt. Ever.

I wore this outfit for our Valentine’s date night because I jump at any opportunity to be festive. Pink was a must and I thought this polka dot skirt from Revolve would be a perfect, flirty statement piece.  And I’m obsessed. It made me feel super girly, which is always a plus for me! It’s made of a thick but light material that holds it’s shape and makes the ruffles really pop. I can’t wait to pair it with fun neons or florals in the summer!

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Valentine’s Weekending


Happy Monday! I hope all of you had a super fabulous weekend, I know I did! It’s been extra cold here in Charlotte and the word is that we’re getting snow/ice in the next few days. I’ll be heading back to Raleigh today and while I don’t have that much school to miss, it would be fun to be snowed in at least once this year, right? Here’s a little look into this past weekend:











Friday I got a hair cut (it’s pretty short y’all) and met with the caterer to look at some linens. That night I finished crafting up Ryan’s man bouquet and then my girlfriends and I headed to the movies to see 50 Shades of Grey. I gotta say I enjoyed it- the movie followed the book very closely and I thought Dakota Johnson did a great job, however Jamie Dornan’s acting could have been a little bit better if you ask me. I hadn’t read the books since they came out and totally forgot how it ended so needless to say it’s a cliffhanger! Ps. the soundtrack is pretty amazing too- obsessed with the new Ellie Goulding song!











Ps. The donut food truck outside the movie theater was the cherry on top!










Saturday was spent running to Target (our pantry was like a barren wasteland), cleaning up the condo, and working on my paper… well, reading articles for my paper. I was so excited when Ryan finally got home from London that afternoon and I’m glad that he was still up for a fun date night!! We exchanged our gifts and I have to say that Ryan got pretty witty this year. I told him I didn’t really need much for V-Day so he told me he was going to wrap boxes of hugs. And that’s exactly what I got… see that box of chocolate Hugs? Veryyyyy clever.


















We had dinner reservations at Pisces, a yummy sushi place in Midtown. We decided to get crazy and order the “love boat” and also enjoyed the live music they had going on- think today’s hits and throwbacks slowed down with a Robin Thick-esque voice. He was pretty awesome! Ryan loved his “heart wall” full of things I love about him and his man bouquet which happened to have a not-so-manly pink bow and was filled with lots of random goodies.














Sunday was all about sleeping in, getting in a good workout, and then heading to Cantina 1511 to celebrate my friend Logan’s birthday! It was a quadruple date night and a good time, as always. And no Mexican dinner is complete without margs and tres leches, right?






















Please tell me y’all watched the SNL 40th Anniversary Special last night!! JT and Jimmy Fallon killed it, I mean, who better to open the show? I loved how they recreated a lot of the sketches and threw in some celebrities for fun. One of my favorites was The Californians with Bradley Cooper. We only watched the first half because we were late coming back from dinner, but excited to finish it today! Hope y’all have a great Monday… stay warm!












Linking with Biana & Meghan.









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5 on Friday the 13th!

TGIF and happy Valentine’s Eve/ Friday the 13th!! After getting done with my super short class yesterday, I headed back to Charlotte for an extra long weekend so you could say I’m in an extra good mood today. Let’s get down to it for this week’s Friday five!



1 // Nordstrom Sale





Nordy’s is back at it with another sale and has some fabulous goodies up for grabs (including these fabulous gold heels from last week’s post)! You’ll find some marked down fall items as wells some new favorites for spring. Ps. My favorite Paige jeans are on major sale right now. You may remember me raving about them in this post– they fit like a glove and are super soft. Click the items below to shop!




Kendra Scott ring (sold out) // Hanky Panky trio // DV wedges


Kate Spade elissa tote // gold ring set // Clarisonic Mia 2 kit // Steve Madden gold pumps


zebra iPhone case // Ciate nail polish // Kendra Scott drop earrings


Kate Spade pink wallet // Nike Free running shoes // Paige “verdugo” jeans (my favorite!)












2 // Lottery Woes





I didn’t win the Powerball. Shocking, I know, but I had a really good feeling about it! Ryan told me to buy some tickets yesterday so off I went to the gas station and proceeded to hand the guy my debit card when he stops me and says “it’s cash only.” That just shows you how often I buy these things. And then it dawned on me, you can’t use cards because people would get a little crazy with the ticket purchasing. DUH! Can you imagine how your life would change if you won something like that? I did hear that one of the winners was from North Carolina near Wilmington. So close… yet so far! 














3 // 50 Shades of Grey… tonight!! 






Y’all. I could not be more excited for this movie. Yes, it might be cheesy and no, the actors weren’t my first choice, but I don’t care. What better way to spend Valentine’s eve than with some of my besties watching this crazy hot romance? I read the books when they first came out and had plans to reread the first one over Christmas break… but then this thing called wedding planning took over. Are any of y’all going to see it? This movie has had so much anticipation so let’s hope it doesn’t disappoint. Can’t wait to discuss on Monday!


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Did it just get steamy in here or what?? 










4 // Missing my boo





Ryan gets back from England tomorrow (cue my happy dance) and I can’t wait for our first V-Day as an engaged couple! Luckily he’s had better wifi service than he did when he was in Paris so we’ve got to FaceTime most nights this week. I know we have dinner plans on Saturday, but he always likes to keep it a surprise and this girl lovesss surprises. And I was also greeted with these lovely goodies when I got home yesterday. I mean, don’t you love that wrap job?



Yes, sometimes I stalk him on Find My Friends. Total creeper. 


5 // GiGi New York Giveaway





Last, but certainly not least, today is the last day to enter the GiGi New York All in One Bag giveaway. Head to my Instagram (@kristinahendley) for more details because I know what you’re thinking… this bag would be so perfect for the spring, am I right??





Today is a busy little day. On the agenda is a hair appointment, meeting with the caterer to look at linens, getting the rest of Ryan’s gift together, and then the movies with the girls. And then we will carry the festivities over to Sunday for my best friend Logan’s birthday celebrations! Whether you are celebrating this weekend with your hubby, boyfriend, fiancé (that’s me!), girlfriends, or a big bottle of wine, I hope you have a fun and fabulous weekend! 















Linking with Christina & Amanda.









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Valentine's Date Night


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It’s officially February and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I know some people may think it’s a “cheesy” holiday but I’ve always enjoyed celebrating. Whether it was eating a whole bag of conversation hearts by myself or going out for a “single girls” dinner, any holiday is okay in my book. And of course, it’s even better now that I have a super sweet fiancé to spend it with! He actually gets back from England that day so I know we’re going to dinner somewhere, but he always likes to keep it a surprise. Here are some of my ultra-girly picks for a fun Valentine’s date night if you’re feeling fancy!
This dress from Chicwish is has lace, peplum, and it’s pink… what’s not to love? And the long sleeves are great because we all know it’s still quite chilly in February. I love all of the Marc Jacobs scents and the best thing is that they all come in rollerballs that can easily fit into your clutch.
That cute little rose up there is actually a pair of rolled-up Hanky Pankies. If you haven’t tried them, they are the most comfortable undies ever! Kate Spade is definitely a top-pick for fun, girly accessories and this hot pink heart watch is no exception.
Sometimes the accessories really make the outfit and these fancy glitter pumps and Kendra Scott earrings. And how adorable is this white fur clutch? The best part is it’s under $25!
I’m loving this heart-themed Minimergency kit for the girls who always like to be prepared and this YSL gloss in Cherry My Cherie would create the perfect pink pout. Last but not least, Tory Burch always has the cutest iPhone cases and this floral one screams spring!

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Weekend Blurbs


Oh hey Monday, we meet again! I hope everyone had a lovely start to their February. I had a pretty relaxing weekend, nothing too crazy. I’m linking with Biana & Meghan as usual so let’s jump right into my short but sweet recap!







Friday was a happy day. I studied most of the day at work, assisted with a c-section, then picked up some food and made dinner with Ryan. Yay for the fiancé coming to town!! He hasn’t visited since October because I had a rotation/winter break in Charlotte and have been going there so much on the weekends. We were in full-out lazy mode that night but did manage to do some research for our upcoming vacation! I am sooooo excited to be somewhere tropical some front runners are the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas. More updates to come!







On Saturday, we had a big breakfast, lounged around some more (exciting weekend, huh?) and I squeezed in some studying. I’m so ready to get this OB test over with… only 4 more days of work! That night Ryan & I popped over to the mall and then headed downtown for a little date night. It was Triangle Restaurant Week so we took full advantage with some yummy Italian food and a big bottle of red at Caffe Luna. My classmate Anna was our server there so that was an added plus! After dinner, the boy & I headed to Raleigh Times to meet up with my roommate Sarah and our friends Freddy & Rachael. 





Love these Loren Hope earrings that came in my Rocks Box! And Sarah let me rock her Ray-Bans for the day. I didn’t think I would like this style on me, but I actually love the retro feel of them!
 How cute is Caffe Luna? (Ps. you can see the guy on the left waving at me as I was taking the picture, he probably thought I was a total creeper!)

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Apricots, Plums and Pignoli Nuts with a Madiera Mushroom Ragu
Sunday wasn’t too exciting. Ryan headed back to Charlotte and the next time I see him will be Valentine’s Day (tear!). I did a bit of studying and even got my butt to the gym. Thank goodness my roomie is such a good motivator. After that I made dinner, binge-watched some Grey’s Anatomy, and helped Sarah decorate her ortho cookies that she’s bringing to her clinic this week. Aren’t they just adorable?!?

I hope y’all had a great weekend as well! Unfortunately since we don’t have cable, I didn’t get to watch the Superbowl. How lame is that?!? So please feel free to tell me which commercials I missed out on (because isn’t that the best part?). Thanks for reading!




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