Good For You.

"I'm on my Marquise diamonds.

I'm a Marquise diamond. 

Could make even Tiffany jealous."

- Selena Gomez.

Selena Gomez slaying as usual.

But this time around, she's turned her swag on and brought the bubblegum pop to the next grownup level. Tune Tuesday is all about this one and how this will be on my "going out and getting ready" playlist until the end of time.

If her next album sounds this smooth, I'm totally there for it. 

(Okay, I'm going to be honest I've always been a fan of Selena because how could you not she's a Disney Channel queen)

P.S. I know that sentence is a complete run-on, but I'm just writing how I talk. No big.

Honey, I'm Good.

"I could have another,

but I probably should not.

I've gotta bid you adieu,

to another I will stay true."

- Andy Grammer.

When you got babies staying at your house, you have to entertain them with all the fun childhood stuff. And that means only one thing: PARK TIME.

While some babies may cry constantly or get completely messy, these ones are the absolute best in the world, if I do say so myself. They are always smiling and up for a fun time, even when they pretend to throw their struggle bus tantrums. They make these 2+ weeks of summer some of the happiest because all they do is giggle and act silly. Translate that to all I do is giggle and act silly. My favorite kind of personality. 

Everything's Right.

"Windows down as the night blows in.

Tap the beat on the wheel as the tires spin.

Until we're there, crank the radio.

We'll join in with the songs we know."

- Matt Wertz.

Mix a sherbet-colored sunset with roars of dinosaurs and Cookies and Cream Hershey Drops and you are about to have a perfect night.

How do I know? Well, don't we all learn from experience?

Sharing the bed of a '90s pick-up with enough blankets to survive a blizzard and enough food to last a month can be considered one definition of happiness in my dictionary for life. Even more so when the precursor to this beautiful night begins with attention-seeking jokes in the middle of the local grocery store with some of your favorites from high school. 

To be rewarded with the best sunset of the year to date and two killer films after this perfect madness? Let's all say it together now: #GOALS.

Who cares if I got home and was so tired I became rather delirious? 

IT WAS 100 PERCENT WORTH EVERY SECOND.

Cheerleader.

"Oh, I think that I found myself

a cheerleader."

- Omi.

Let me preface: I can't even with this song at how dumb the lyrics are, but the beat is crack on the mind. So. Addicting.

Okay, back to the main. Summer equals hot weather equals swimming as much as possible. I am taking advantage of that statement in full. Yes, that means front flips off the diving board and risking sunburns left and right.

Plus, when babies are here, we gotta get them out and about as much as possible! Especially when water is involved. They must learn to be children of the pool. Or lake. Or ocean. Or whatever. They just gotta stay cool.

This swim thing could become a regular habit as per usual in summer. That is something I definitely would not mind in the slightest bit. Not at all.

Besides, how could you not love this family bonding going on?!

Family Is Family.

"They might not be fancy, 

but family is family.

You might look just like them.

That don't mean you like them,

but you love them."

- Kacey Musgraves.

So I know it's been light years since Father's Day (okay, I love to exaggerate). But it got me thinking: my family is awesome.

And that includes the best of friends as well...DUH.

I drank some rather fancy wine with a side of grilled cheese and got to talk about Tennessee and Europe for about two hours. I chauffeured my favorite old people around in their cool set of wheels that one day I will steal from them. I even ate a vanilla cone that ROCKED MY WORLD alongside some of the best people.

But wait. It gets better.

A few hours later, I picked up my best friend, Matthew, to chill by the beach and just have a laugh. And what started with one 15" pizza turned into five hours of deep conversation and countless whale sightings. 

While Matt has been adopted into being my brother (and vice versa) for quite some time, it was Sunday that I truly realized how he is just like family to me. Although no comparisons shall be made, talking to him until way after the sun went down kept reminding me how much I love that kid for being the coolest and not trying. He is a great friend and a better person. For those who say blood is thicker, well, I say Matt can definitely be my blood.

I know I say this over and over, but summertime is the best and this day is just one of millions of memories that proves it. Like, I legit got to spend the happiest of quality time under sunshine and near the beach. I remembered how amazing it is to be surrounded by people who have your back no matter what and don't judge you for who you are. Okay, we do judge, but it's all with love. Trust me.

We may act weird in public. We may laugh over inappropriate jokes. We may eat way too much Mexican food and French fries. 

But we are always family.

Dime Store Cowgirl.

"It don't matter where I'm going.

I still call my hometown home."

- Kacey Musgraves.

Now I get excited for albums all the time. I live for the new CD and there are a lot of artists that I count down their new music releases. But this right here, is HUGE.

Even more so after I heard this song and basically started crying. Okay, not crying, but having my heart explode in happiness.

Kacey Musgraves is MY GIRL when it comes to telling the truth in songwriting. No one like her knows how to put things point blank to where it practically hits you off your chair. Yes, I went there. Because I almost fell off my bed listening to her new album that released today.

There's just something special when you hear music like this and know that this artist has put experiences you relate to or have gone through in words that keep it simple yet still get to the main point. None of this made-up, candy-coated nonsense to make things sound perfect. She tells it like it is, whether it be about not being the ideal girl or talking about small town living. She knows and therefore, she writes.

Basically, I could go on for days about how excited I am about this release. But instead, I'm going to use that time wisely to play this record on repeat for the rest of summer. Sounds pretty good to me.

Wake Up.

"Wake up, wake up

on a Saturday night.

Could be New York, 

maybe Hollywood & Vine.

London, Paris, maybe Tokyo."

- Hilary Duff.

After hating our lives at the gym, Emily and I decided to follow the rules of #treatyoself2015 and went out for a girls' dinner, drinks and ice cream included. 

While being full definitely made my tummy hurt, laughing so much put me in the best kind of pain out there. (Maybe it's a good reason we skipped the ab machine during our workout.)

I swear that even though we have been best friends for practically our entire lives, we never cease to keep each other smiling and tell each other everything. We've had our moments of tension and sometimes it's hard to agree with each other on things, but I think that's what makes our friendship stronger. No relationship in the world, whether it be brand new or friends 'til the end of time, is not all rainbows and happiness. But that's what makes it real. And at the moment, Emily and I have surpassed any negativity and just enjoy how young and dumb we are. It's the absolute best, especially when we are coming into our own.

I know we all say this about someone, but my best friend is the best friend anyone could ever ask for. Real talk.

Let Me Love You.

"Your true beauty's description

looks so good that it hurts."

- Mario.

When this song came on the radio, you know I was going crazy because this song is such a good throwback and I cannot control myself when it comes to the songs of the mid-00's. 

Anyways, it's also Want Wednesday and I'm starting to realize how much I actually wish I could dress like Rachel from Friends mixed with Stephanie from Full House. Basically, I'm 90's obsessed. Yes, I'm a 90's kid so it makes sense. But I just LOVE flannels and overalls and vintage Reeboks. I can't help myself. Hence my inspiration for Want Wednesday being none other than Lou Teasdale, hairdresser for One Direction and queen of grunge chic. 

This outfit is the perfect summer concert look to the max. While it may look straight from the thrift store, fear not: many of these pieces can be found in TopShop, H&M and other vintage store. Basically what I'm trying to say is that this combo of overall mini, black vest crop and laced-up kicks is a killer look at the moment. Pretty much it's the coolest way to keep cool. So boom. Winning the game.

Girl Crush.

"I want to taste her lips.

Yeah, 'cause they taste like you.

I want to drown myself

in a bottle of her perfume."

- Little Big Town.

And to think this song was considered controversial. Try game-changing.

For being played as a country hit, I have heard it on mainstream radio and no doubt blues stations would play it, too. Little Big Town are honestly so underrated and that is such a shame. Do I buy all of their albums and listen to them constantly? No, and that's a bad move on my part. This song has made me want to step it up.

Sure, this Tune Tuesday has been out for a while, but it wasn't until today that I realized how genius of a song it is. I mean to give people the impression that this song is about crossing the sexuality line when in reality it's about being jealous of the homewrecker in your relationship?! BOOM. HIT CENTRAL.

Besides, haven't we all been there once or twice? Let's get real, radio. The only controversy behind not playing this hit is how many people will be missing out on this tune. Major.

(courtesy of YouTube and Little Big Town Vevo)

Pretty Girls.

"All around the world, pretty girls.

Wipe the floor with all the boys.

Pour the drinks, bring the noise.

We're just so pretty."

- Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea.

Best friends never go out of style. Like, ever.

Since 1998, we've been playing games and growing up good with the best inside jokes to last a lifetime. This girl has been with me through thick and thin, making me cry laughing more than anyone else on the planet. I've mentioned her a time or two on this blog, but the high words about her will always remain the same.

So rather than go on and on about her (I could pretty much write a memoir), I'll let the pictures do the talking and let us just keep on laughing our way through life.

Because bubbly and boys bring the best of friends.

Pressure.

"Well I stay tuned, and listen to the news

and try to fall asleep at night.

Because I'm living in a house, just three walls

so I'm always getting recognized."

- The 1975.

And the saga of my obsession for The 1975 continues...

But it's a great problem to have. I'm not complaining whatsoever.

As much as I'd like to stick with the revisiting of old themes, I'm not really interested in the whole Friday Five thing at the moment. To be honest, I don't really have the patience. 

Guess that's where I put my lack of effort into my newfound love for this jam. Really, though, it's the jam. 100 percent.

(courtesy of YouTube)

Real Life.

"We find real love, get real hurt.

Fall real hard, shake off the dirt."

- Jake Owen.

In honor of the CMT Awards tonight and the start of CMA Fest, this Want Wednesday goes out to the girls of country. As I miss Nashville terribly over this next weekend, I'll make up for it by drooling over dresses seen tonight on the red carpet.

This monochrome number may be simple, but it proves to be pitch perfect (lol I heart punz) on host Brittany Snow. Plus, I'm such a sucker for those strappy stilettos. [courtesy of E! Online]

She may not be my favorite female in country, but Jana Kramer killed it in this gorgeous emerald ensemble. Slits and cutouts were definitely worth the risque (I should be a comedian). [courtesy of E! Online]

White was the hottest trend on the carpet and Carrie Underwood brought that trend to life with a bang. For her debut look post-baby, she looks STUNNING in this embellished mini by Thomas Wylde. Get it, girl. [courtesy of E! Online]

Yeah Boy.

"Blue jeans and a ball cap.

Thinking that you're all that,

and I'm thinking the same."

- Kelsea Ballerini.

Thinking about Tune Tuesday, I have been desperate to find new music lately. I wouldn't say that I'm in a rut, but sometimes it seems a tad much listening to The 1975 or Sam Hunt for the millionth time. I've heard a lot about this new girl and how she's replacing the bubblegum-teen girl country spot Taylor Swift left open for pop music. And with that in mind, this new tune by this new artist definitely does the trick.

If you don't want something catchy and cutesy stuck in your head for the next week, don't listen. But this song is the best sort of infectious and I will totally be singing along to it every chance I get. I love me a bit of sassy country with a pop twang to it.

Plus, it's CMA Week. Why wouldn't I be listening to country music nonstop?!

(courtesy of YouTube and Kelsea Ballerini)

Fun.

"Live a little.

F. U. N.

Fun."

- Pitbull & Chris Brown.

For those of you that don't know, I love this little British reality drama show called Made in Chelsea. Alright, let me admit: I'm a tad obsessive over this show. It fills the void that The Hills left and for that, I am eternally grateful.

After hardcore binge-watching the show while living in Chelsea last semester (coincidence, I think not), I have caught up completely onto this new season and my obsession now that I'm back home has become even greater. While I'm not really going to update you on what's going on or any plot twists coming, watching it has made me come to one conclusion.

I MISS LIVING IN CHELSEA MORE THAN ANYTHING.

No, I didn't hit up the same eateries or shops they go to on The King's Road, but even seeing S.W. 10 on some of the street signs make me long for the blustery days and pub-crawling nights. It seems almost foreign to me the fact that I can't actually walk out the door and head over to the places I see on my laptop screen. While that once used to be a possibility, it's now just a future plan I have to dream about.

Boo, this post got sad real quick now.

But honestly. I miss Chelsea. I mean, I miss London as a whole. But after keeping up with the show in America, I realize how great I had it while living abroad. Living in one of the poshest, richest neighborhoods for the same amount as living in Nashville at university? PRICELESS. Really, though. So worth every penny.

Guess I'll just have to reminisce as I live vicariously through their relationships and drama. If only I indulge on a coffee from The Bluebird as I do it...

Super Bass.

"This one is for the boys with the boomin' system.

Top down, AC, with the coolin' system."

- Nicki Minaj.

Starting on the first day of June, I entered what I am calling my cleanse month. To clarify, I am NOT on a juice cleanse, thank you very much. I may be from California, but I refuse to participate in that whole LA lifestyle. Too posh for me.

Update on the cleanse: the worst thing I've eaten in the past four days is a Digestive. Okay, I've have four in three days. But still. For me, this is a huge development. And to top it all off, I've worked out every single day. 

The biggest shock of all? I feel really good!

Of course, I hate my life when I'm at the gym and I'm constantly hungry for junk food. Nonetheless, my body feels fresh and I'm actually beginning to understand why some people enjoy feeling the burn. Wow, those are words I never thought I would say. Gettin' all crazy.

I know I still have practically the whole month (at least) to go, but so far, so good. I think I can make it for the next 26 days. I hope I can.

No, I'm not going to document my before and after pictures even though they would be great indicators for this whole workout plunge. But as long as I like how I look and feel, that's all I care about.

That's what should be what anyone cares about when it comes to someone else's fitness level and body type. How they feel. Not how anyone else in the world says that you're supposed to look or feel.

I'm doing this for me and that's all that matters. I'm good with that. I'm more than happy with that. It makes me have more of an incentive and drives me more than anyone else's words could mean to me. 

You do you and I'll do me. Got it? Good.

(P.S. I don't know why I just went on a rant/tangent, but oh well. Gets some point across that I've felt at one point or another. So, there's that.)

One Last Time.

"One more time.
I promise, after that,
I'll let you go."

- Ariana Grande.

I recalled something else as I went to write the blog last night. WANT WEDNESDAY IS HERE AGAIN, PEOPLE. Let's do this thing.

Memorial Day Weekend is the symbol of the start of summer and that means only one thing: summer clothes. This pinstripe co-ord look is like Taylor Swift's take on Hampton cool. Although years have come and gone, my love for high-waisted anything will never die. Especially if paired with a matching crop top. This look right here is #goals and there is no denying that.

Trouble.

"Opposites attract, I guess this is that.
Good girl, bad guy.
What a perfect match."

- Iggy Azalea & Jennifer Hudson.

Remember Tune Tuesdays? Because for a second, I did today. And I'm bringing them back. Too much good music coming out and it deserves something like this.

To start it back up, I'm bringing this incredible collab. I don't think I've heard a fresher jam than this in a while. I mean, Iggy meets J.Hud? It's bound to be a hit.

Check it out for yourselves (courtesy of Youtube):

Where Are U Now.

"Where are you now that I need you?

Couldn't find you anywhere.

When I broke down, I didn't leave you.

I was by your side."

- Justin Bieber, Diplo & Skrillex.

If this isn't abandonment, I don't know what is. Because this blog is empty and I admit it is all my wrongdoing. 

I have excuses galore, from non-stop intern work to visiting all my friends who have come home finally (!!!!). Nonetheless, it's time to get back on this grind of the daily fill-in because let's face it: I miss this A LOT. 

Long story short: I've been busy and things are good. Not much crazy news to discuss or lay down right now. But as of June, I've decided to start my summertime routine of healthy eating, regular exercise, daily blogging and getting as much as sun as physically possible. Plus, I have so much free time that why wouldn't I be writing every day like I used to? It seems stupid not to.

So, I'm back, baby. And here for the long haul. Sorry about the delays and mishaps. I'll get better in time, I promise.