On accessorizing

Accessorizing is my new favorite fashion endeavor. I've never been what I would consider "good" at pairing accessories with outfits, but recently I've been putting some effort into it and I'm loving the result! Adding accessories is a great way to make an old outfit come back to life and feel new and fresh again! Also, it's a great way to dress up comfy items (my fave!) and make them look a hint fancier without sacrificing any comfort. 

Plus, accessorizing doesn't have to break the bank! I just recently picked up this intricate multistrand necklace from Target for only $14.99.

On goodbyes and things I learned from Twilight

You can only say "I love you" so many times. There's only so many hugs you can give, and so much time you can hold on. At some point, you have to let go.

Justin has been gone now for 170 days. In that time, he's spent two weeks at home-- the last of which was about a month ago. This time was the hardest goodbye, because I knew he'd be leaving for seven months straight, and that where he was going would be dangerous and possibly unreachable by phone and internet. I was able to walk him to his gate in the airport on his last day here. In theory, this sounds like a great idea, but in reality it really just prolongs the inevitable last kiss, last hug-- last goodbye.

When you don't know how much time you have left, it makes the time you have all the more precious. 

On Halloween

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays for one specific reason-- I LOVE dressing up! And I loved this Halloween even more because Justin was home on leave so we got to celebrate together! 

This year, we went as Barbie and GI Joe-- very fitting for both of us, and kind of couple-y. 

Of all the fabulous Barbies there are to be, I picked the workout Barbie from Toy Story 2. What do you think-- did I pull it off?