Last Night+ Hunters at Costco!!

I hope you all had a great thanksgiving and Black Friday, I didn't go shopping yesterday as I was home all day cooking. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of my turkey before carving it last night,*Tear* but overall the dinner was a success.

Last week while at Costco, I was overjoyed to learn that they were now selling Hunter boots!!!! At my local Costco, they are $75 much more affordable than the original price of $140. There were only black boots when I was there, but later on I was told that they now have olive green and brown in stock as well as black. I was a little indecisive about whether I should buy a pair because they only came in matte at my Costco and I have been lusting over a pair of glossy Hunters for a while now. Then, I looked on the Costco site and there were glossy black hunters being sold for $80(members only), but sadly they weren't available in my size. Whilst in anguish (maybe a little dramatic?) about this situation, my wise Aunt said that I could keep these and buy another pair with money from my upcoming birthday. I asked my mom and she said I COULD KEEP THEM!!!! YAY!!

Hunter Original Tall in Black

Girls, hop on over to Costco and get yourself a pair of Hunters because these are flying off the shelves!!

With Love,

Samantha

Have a Great Turkey Day!!

Happy thanksgiving guys! I hope you eat lots of turkey and enjoy spending time with your families! This year I'm thankful for my family and my friends. I'm also thankful for you guys!

With love,

Samantha

Finished my coconut macaroons!!

The Holidays: Thanksgiving FOOD

I'm so excited for Thanksgiving tomorrow! I'll be going over to my Grandma's house tomorrow and on Friday, I'm hosting my Dad's side of the family. Per usual, I will be making a family favorite, Coconut Macaroons. Now, I know what you're thinking Aren't those usually eaten on Passover? Yes, they are usually eaten on Passover, but my family loves them so much, that I make them pretty much every holiday season.

Mmmmmm.... Doesn't that look delicious? The chocolate on top just makes it extra special.:)

Along with the macaroons, I will also be cooking Thanksgiving dinner on Friday. I'm going all out, the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cornbread.. anything you can think of that is traditionally served on Thanksgiving, I'm making. 

Menu:

1) Turkey

2) Sausage Stuffing

3) Mashed Potatoes

4) Cornbread

5) Cranberry Sauce

6) Dinner rolls

7) Vegetables

I think that's all for today. More pics of food to come!!

Wish me luck,

Samantha

 

The Holidays I: Dress Your Best

Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us. The days of sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, watching marathons of Christmas movies (Home Alone anyone?) and best of all spending time with family and friends (although eating (a lot of) good food comes in a very close second). So, to start out the holidays I thought I would begin by discussing holiday dresses. Dresses do not come in petites unless noted, but a smaller size and a little hem could work in most cases.

Gap Side-zip dress

Very simple; a blank canvas for accessorizing.

Comes in petite S-XL

Madewell Leather- Trim Dress

Immediately fell in love with this dress. I love the leather detailing on the collar.

Jcrew Factory Ponte Dress in velvet dot

For maybe a dressier affair; very classic silhouette

Jcrew Factory Peplum Dress

If you haven't noticed, I love red around the holiday season and this is no exception. This dress could be made extra special with accessories.

H&M Sleeveless Dress

The decorative neckline on this dress is something unexpected and new.

Which dress do you like? Do you know of any holiday dresses?

Comment below!

With love,

Samantha

The Kennedys

I'm so sorry guys for not posting in a while. With club volleyball starting and a stressful week of school, I'm so glad I have a three day weekend this week to rest and recuperate. Thank god for parent teacher conferences!

Since the 50th anniversary of JFK's assasination is tomorrow, I thought I would dedicate a post to the legendary John and Jacqueline Kennedy. "America's royalty"

"I knew right away that Jackie was different from all the other girls Jack had been dating. She was more intelligent, more literary, more substantial... They were kindred souls Jack and Jackie, two halves of the same whole" -Ken Lemoyne Billings

 September 12, 1953

John Fitzgerald Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

Their wedding was the social event of 1953. Everyone who was anyone attended and there were 1,200 guests in all. It was treated almost like a political event by the Kennedys. Everything was planned out to a T.

The Kennedys had four children: Caroline, John Jr., Arabella and Patrick. Sadly, Arabella and Patrick passed away during or before infancy. Jackie was intensely private about her children's lives. They did not receive much media attention during childhood as a result of this.

Jackie was beautiful. She is and forever will be a style icon. Jackie embodied grace and elegance. It was said that she could maintain the interest of six men at once by making each man think they were the center of her attention. In the aftermath of her husband's assassination, Jackie stunned the world with her strength and quiet dignity.

 What do you think of the Kennedys?

With love,

Samantha