Friday Five

It has been a while since I've put up a Friday Five post.  I just love these... probably because they are allowed to be random.

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Brandon and I are thinking about getting a beginner DSLR camera.  We've got a lot of big moments coming up in the future and we don't want to rely on iPhone pics and Facebook albums to document them.  This one is the front-runner right now. 

Nikon D3100

I'm really struggling with the Nikon vs. Canon debate.  Bring on the opinions!

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Julie of Belle Maison did a fantastic post (ok, back in June -I'm late to the game) on how to style bookshelves.  This has me rethinking my choices on styling my built-ins.  

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I've found an inexpensive shampoo that I just love.  

Aveeno Pure Renewal 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner

I don't think I've used a two in one shampoo since I was nine years old.  But, this is fantastic for those of you with hair like mine.  I have fine hair that is oily at the scalp and dry at the ends.  I don't think I've met a shampoo that is so balancing.  Depending on how my hair feels when I rinse it out, I may or may not add a tiny bit of conditioner to only the ends.  It keeps my scalp oil-free FAR longer than my high-end shampoos, but keeps my strands super shiny.  Best part, it's sulfate free, which is a dream for those of us who color/high-light our hair.  I just love it and have declared its official spot in my rotation of shampoos. 

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Some friends of ours got together on Tuesday to watch the premiere of The Week the Women Went (Lifetime, Tuesdays at 10 EST) with my MOH, Ryan, who is on the show!

Ryan can cook!  This is just a little display of the food we had there.

My favorite was the grilled pimento cheese and bacon sandwiches.  Best part, she had strawberry preserves to spread on top.  Don't knock it 'til you try it!  It's amazing.

Brandon and I are standing on a chair in the back. ;)

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I'm having a huge sitch with my closet.  I just purged things from it this spring and it's already way passed time to do it again.  But if I get rid of everything that needs to be tossed, there really isn't going to be much left in there.  I see some shopping in my future  I'm making use of what I have by mixing and matching.  Here's an outfit that I threw together with casual J. Crew shorts and a simple white tee, but made dressier for a night out by adding a white blazer (from Banana Republic).  Seriously, it's amazing what a blazer and heels can do. Wedges are old BCBG.

Happy Friday!!! I could scream that at the top of my lungs.  Seriously.

Mom and I are going to Charlotte this weekend to shop 'til we drop.  

Xo-M