Sippin'

I start off every blog with how bad of a blogger I am.

About that...

I need to make a resolution or something that I will stay on track.

Summer means shopping.

Okay, all the time means shopping but summer especially.

Lately, I've been seeing everyone and their mother with these babies from Target:

I mean how cute are these?!

I wanted one in every color.

Only problem? They're $9.99 and I didn't feel like spending that on a cup.

Call me cheap but I rather buy some Essie polish...Anyone else?

Well, I had given up on the to-go mason jar obsession UNTIL

I see this on Instagram:

photo from thegirlwithpeals instagram (nice find girl)

What does that say? $5? I'm down.

So I ran to my nearest Wally World and found them.

The picture is a little deceiving because the top looks pink but it's actually red.

They only came in two colors (I'm guessing for the 4th) because it's red and navy with matching fun straws -- either way, they're still adorable and half the price.

So I grabbed both.

Now your turn.

Get one before they're gone! 

XO

Let's Eat a Bar.

Hi, my name's Mckenzie and I love to snack.

I don't know what it is, but it happens all.the.time.

I work in an office now and I don't want to run out to grab something to eat all the time.

First, it's expensive.

Second, no.

So that being said, I like to bring a bar to the office with me ... 

but I'm getting really tired of my Cliff bars.

Like really tired.

SO here's where ya'll come in.

Help a girl out.

What kind of bars do you like/won't make me gain 12 pounds?

I've tried Larabars.

And Luna bars.

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(these are basically as delicious as a candy bar...)

All of which are good but which are the best?

XO

I'm Obsessed...

Summer is well under way and I am ready to show ya'll a few of my favorite things lately.

Summer means more time on my hands which means I can become addicted to another Netflix/Hulu show. 

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1. Scandal

Oh my gossssh.

I am beyond obsessed with this show.

I may have dominated Season 1 in a matter of a day or two and I'm on to the next one.

Cannot wait for Season 3 this fall. 

2. The Lake

There's just something about being on the boat, soaking up the sun and relaxing.

It's such a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the real, working world. 

3. My New J. Crew Knockoff Necklace

I am not about to spend a ton of money on a necklace that may/may not go out of style next season.

But I found a great bargain at Brina Box and now I cannot stop wearing this baby. 

4. Fresh Summer Berries

They just taste better in the summertime.

Am I right?

I would have a huge bowl of these for lunch and be perfectly content.

5. Possibly the BEST Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

I mean ... I make them, and then devour 5-6 of them.

Zero shame here.

I found the recipe on Pinterest and you can find it here

The secret ingredient? Bisquick.

And instead of butter, I substitute that for coconut oil ... seriously. 

And it tastes ahmazzinnggg.

XO

Boys 2 Men.

My creativity in the making of this title... 

Anyway.

Here's another rant brought to you by me.

I don't like to talk about my love life via social media.

That's probably one of my biggest pet peeves actually.

You may hate me for this but you know those girls who post on Facebook all the time like:

OMG, I love you _________, you're the wind to my sails, the star to my burst, you pick me up when I'm down and you just made me dinner you're the best boyfriend ever XOXOXOX.

No?

My timeline is filled with them so log on to my Facebook/Twitter if ya want.

Anyway, I do want to say this:

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So many of my friends are thinking about marriage.

Which is totally cool because we're only 21 but whatever.

That's not the point.

The point is, I never want my friends to settle... and we have all been with that one guy who's just a loser or a jerk or a weirdo. It happens.

So to all the women out there, do not ever settle. Set high standards. You literally deserve the best.

Someone who makes you better.

And I take comfort in the fact that the Lord gives us the desires of our heart.

Let's take some advice from The Great Gatsby... more specifically Daisy.

XO

The Office

Exciting news for this girl.

I am the new intern for a marketing company in my hometown.

I could not be more thrilled to start tomorrow but I came across a problem.

I literally have zero business casual outfits.

Norts and sorority t-shirts don't necessarily make the cut.

So off I went in search of a new, big girl wardrobe. 

While this may be a work in progress, I did find two 'business' dresses that I am 

absolutely in love with.

Paired with heels, this girl will be good to go. 

My extremely low-quality iPhone pictures do the dresses no justice.

But there they are ... both were found at GAP. 

What are your go-to outfits for the office?

I need heeeellp.

XO

SORRY.

My deepest apologies.

I am officially the biggest blog slacker in the whole entire world.

College in general is getting the best of me ... and it's finals week which means I'm busier than ever 

but I had to take a study break and update this blog.

I mean come on, I've left ya'll hangin' for awhile now. 

Okay, remember that one time The Great Gatsby trailers came out and got everyone's hopes up because it said the movie was due out at Christmas

Liars.

Well, finally The Great Gatsby came to theaters and of course I was there opening day.

I fell in love with Fitzgerald's story in high school, had seen the original 1974 movie and could not wait to see Leonardo DiCaprio embody Gatsby. 

After reading awful reviews, I went in with an open mind anyway.

What does Rolling Stone know anyway?

Probably a lot but that's beside the point.

Well, I came out of that movie smiling because I thought it was beautiful, enchanting and heartbreaking. 

And Leo was easy on the eyes.

Like whoaaaa.

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I couldn't imagine a better Gatsby.... or Daisy. 

Both were fabulous.

And the soundtrack.... at the very least please listen to the soundtrack because it is absolutely perfect. 

I could go on and on but I find out for yourselves how timeless this story is.

And I think I'll go see it again. 

XO

Come here and give me some GFC lovin'

Sorry for the creepiest blog title ever.

But today I'm linking up with Sarah Elizabeth & Chloe for the GFC Blog Hop

Anywhos, life has been cruhaazzy this week, and last week and the week before. Same old story people. Here's an update. {I went to my sorority formal}

{I had a few t-shirt days}

{an ode to Lilly Pulitzer}

{National Champions....Louisville, proud of ya but still a Kentucky fan through and through}

{new J.Crew striped dress that I never want to take off}

Have a lovely Wednesday.

Halfway done with this dang week.

XO