month in photos: march

I'm starting a new installment on the blog where at the beginning of each month, I upload some of my favorite pictures from the previous month. I hope you enjoy while I track my adventures, findings (like little Bowie down at the bottom), obsessions and projects!

flying to Orlando for a work conference

"The Capitol" drinks at The Hunger Games Fork & Screen. Those are glow sticks! in the drink!

Lake of the Ozarks for a little mock Spring Break

Opened up one of my favorite wines from the Napa trip to enjoy with my parents and Blue Eyes

rainbow on Highway 50 en route to the Ozarks

Cute new hair ties for spring

This little guy (who we later found out is named Bowie) ran away from home. Some friends and I took care of him until we got hold of his owners the next day. How precious is he?  

I leave for the Dominican Republic first thing tomorrow morning! Woo hoo! I hope everyone has a lovely weekend. Cheers :)

officially in la la

It is so hard to concentrate today.... I leave for the Dominican Republic in t minus 3 days! Hope you're all having a much more productive Monday than I am. 

[all images from Note to Self Tumblr]

friday hangover playlist

We've all been there (and if someone hasn't, it's bound to happen). You go out on a Thursday for an innocent happy hour and before you know it your alarm is going off at 6:45 on Friday morning. Your hair is in a rats nest and your mascara is clumped to eye lashes that are going in all sorts of odd directions. Not to mention the pounding headache and dry mouth. Been there? Yeah I thought so.

Luckily this morning wasn't nearly that bad, but I did wake up feeling quite hazy after a wine tasting at The Cellar Rat with my roomie. The extra glass of Merlot (who orders Merlot? That's when I know I need to stop...) at Cafe Trio probably didn't need to happen. 

evidence via Instagram

Feeling "off" this morning reminded me of all the great tunes that can help you get in the right state of mind when you had one of those nights and need to buck up and get to work.This list will help you realize it could be worse (Cold War Kids) or distract you from how horrible you're feeling (Michael Jackson). Don't worry, there's nothing too loud on this list that will make your head pound more. :)

The White Stripes - The Hardest Button to Button

Eric Clapton - Cocaine

Michael Jackson - Black or White

Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension

Tom Petty - Won't Back Down

MGMT - Time to Pretend

Cold War Kids - We Used to Vacation

Blind Melon - No Rain

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Any fun plans? I'm finally going to see The Hunger Games with my book club buddies tonight!

vacay countdown: Dominican Republic

Have I mentioned that Blue Eyes and I are vacationing in the Dominican Republic next week? No? Just like the last few trips over the past year, this one snuck up on me too. First world problems, I know. But I actually prefer not to dwell on vacations until a few days before I get there. That way my head stays out of la la land at work and my bank account doesn't deplete completely with unnecessary pre-vacation wardrobe purchases.

Now that it's only a week away, I'm thinking non-stop about all the fun things we're going to do (zip lining and learning to surf are top on my list!). And if I win the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, this is a list of what I'd like to pick up right before we hop on the plane.

j crew fanfare tunic

This cover up is not on my wish list anymore, because it's en route to my apartment right now. I couldn't help it - it's on sale!

OndadeMar anchor canvas tote

kate spade rugby iphone case

halston heritage pleated maxi skirt

chloe scalloped bikini

To wear that swimsuit I would need to win the lottery AND be tan. So it's safe to say that will never happen, but a girl can dream!

Have you ever been to the Dominican Republic? Please send suggestions my way either in the comments or at finerfeelingskc@gmail.com!

oops... I did it again

Sorry I'm not sorry for the b. spears reference in the title. I still love brit brit. But this isn't about her. It's about something I'm confessing to right here, right now: I broke my Lenten promise.... again. BUT, before you judge (you probably already are. See: title of post again in case you missed it) I have been on a mad hunt for a pleated accordion knee-length to maxi skirt since this entry, and I finally found one for a ridiculously low price (under $20!) and in something other than muted burgundy (vom) and black. Here's what's coming to mama in 1-2 days:

Zoo Accordion-Pleat Chiffon skirt

Cute, right? It comes in pink too for all you pink lovers.

need a wedding gift? look no further...

Alright party people, it's almost wedding season and you know what that means: most of the discretionary income you earn over the next couple months will be spent on shower gifts, bachelorette shots, travel, new dresses, bachelorette gifts, new shoes, wedding gifts.... omg you know the drill.

Now, I freaking love weddings and I also really like giving gifts. Most times it's easy to pick out something you know the couple wants from their registry. But what happens when everything has been purchased except the dinky $5 spatula and the KitchenAid blender? Or when you want to give something a little different to a great couple? That's where this little Etsy shop will come in handy.

These are my go to gift. The Copper Poppy over at Etsy is where it's at. She can make these charms with any words on them! Gift a set of 6 along with Riedel wine glasses and you're good to go!  I promise this isn't sponsored, I'm just one very happy customer!

happy spring!

It was a rainy first day of spring here in Kansas City, but even so there were signs of the season popping up all over. Like these budding tulips on the Country Club Plaza... so beautiful! I can't wait to see what this season brings. I know a few things, like a vacation to the Dominican Republic with Blue Eyes' family, lake road trips, the one year anniversary of finer feelings (woo hoo!) and my one year anny with my job. Wow, so much planned and so much to be thankful for! What are you looking forward to this spring?