Weekend Shine 3.18.14

This weekend was a weekend of travel for me. My boyfriend's family was in town so we took them around San Antonio. Yes we took them to the River Walk but we showed them more of the "newer", "hipper" area of San Antonio. We took them to The Pearl Brewery which is not a brewery anymore but an area that has been converted into apartments, shops, restaurants, and even a culinary school. The area by the Pearl is just so gorgeous and the San Antonio River actually extends to this area. It used to be kind of a ditch but with all the new construction they have gone and upgraded the river in that area as well. It is great for walking, running, and biking around during the day or night. 

On Saturday we headed to Austin since they have never been and went down South Congress and canoeing on the river. Well I was in a SUB (stand up board) because I just feel so one with nature when I do that. Kind of like Pocahontas or something. We didn't dare go into downtown just because of all the craziness of SXSW, so we just kept it simple.

Did I mention we also traveled to Corpus Christi for my boyfriend's sister's state powerlifting meet. She won 4th in her weight class! Wooh! 

How was your weekend/Spring Break?

+ Working on a bathroom update for my apartment. Will post later this week :)

+ I wanna try out this Revlon lipgloss, maybe not in this color but more of a coral or something for Spring!

+ Only 54 days to graduation day! 

Weekender Bags

Hello everyone! So all I see on my feed on Instagram lately is Fashion Week in New York City. Seeing all the photos of fun and exciting things these Instagramers are doing makes me want to get up out of my seat and get my butt in a plane. Oh if only it was that simple... Well, thinking about traveling and the design of fashion week got me inspired to look for a new weekender. I already have enough bags as it is but you could always have another weekender. What if your traveling to Las Vegas, you have to have that weekender with some sparkle or glitter on it. Or if your traveling out to Fredericksburg, your gonna want that weekender with a more casual feel maybe even with some leather straps. Like I said you can never have enough weekenders.

I always try to look for a weekender that is in a dark color cause I always tend to get things dirty when I am distracted. Another plus on my "weekender list" is many pockets or dividers. I like to have certain items separated from other items, as we all do, and it makes it more convenient when you have enough pockets to assign to your products. Quality material is also on the list! I really like leather straps because I have had gym bags, weekenders, or totes that just snap because it is not a durable material or maybe I just should't pack so much stuff.

Anyway, here are some bags that really drew my attention while searching through Pinterest. Hope you enjoy yourself this week and don't forget to watch the Olympics! The partnered figure skating was amazing:)

Even though this is a mens bag I still love the design of it. Huge splurge BTW!

Jon Hart bags are very durable and great material. Plus, they

 are from Texas!

Kate Spade Saturday weekenders have many pockets and 

space for all your needs. You can also customize them!

I have always wanted a Lo & Sons and the Catalina is my favorite. Would 

definitely be a splurge!

Love the tribal pattern on this one from Layla Weekender. The leather 

is made of cowhide!

Holiday Vacation 2013

I have definitely taken a long needed break from school, work, and life this holiday break. I had a relaxing/exciting break this past year. I went back to my home town and spent two weeks away from San Antonio. In those two weeks I spent Christmas Eve with my family, Christmas day in Washington D.C., and the last Friday of the year in New York City! I would never have thought that I would have visited New York anytime soon, I expected to visit that city three-four years from now like on business or something. Even though it was only a day trip that was all I really needed. It was definitely a culture shock to me coming from a small city like San Anton. New Years Eve was spent back at home and lets just say it was one I will definitely remember.
So now that the New Year has arrived (like two days ago) it is time to think of the resolutions for this upcoming year. Here are my resolutions so far for 2014!

Resolutions 2014!

1. Blog (obviously lol)

2. Travel 

3. GRADUATE

4. Be positive & confident

5. More Yoga 

6. Love always...

Hopefully I can stick to these and make my year a fantastic year! Until then here are some photos from my holiday...

Happy Holidays from my honey & I

 My favorite gift this Christmas, a record player from my parents!

 Washington D.C. Trip 2013

 Grand Central Station, New York City 

 My honey & I in Time Square (excuse the finger lol)

Goodbye 2013...Hello 2014!

Weekend Travels: Dallas 7.19.13

Happy Tuesday! Two weeks ago I headed to Dallas, TX for an ASID Officer Leadership Training for the weekend. For those of you who do not know what ASID is, it stands for American Society of Interior Designers. Now, I know many people think interior design is just decorating, color coordinating, and just having fluff everywhere but being an interior designer is much more than that. Interior design is helping others, empowering others, creating a space for people to live and function in. To give people a way to escape into a beach getaway when really they are stuck in the city. Interior designers have this power and I am reminded about this every time I reunite with all my ASID friends and colleagues. I can't wait to see them again at Metrocon this August in Dallas! If you are in ASID or are headed to Metrocon in a few weeks I hope to see you there!

I always go to In-N-Out when I go to Dallas just because we do not have one in San Antonio. So sad. 

Finally got the Jcrew bow flats! Even though they are from last summer I still am excited to have them in my possession finally:)

The lighting behind this mirror is fabulous and give the vanity a glowing effect at ASID Dallas headquarters.

Great group of  ladies that I met at this leadership training. Can't wait to meet up with them again!

Weekender

Thinking about taking a weekend trip to get away for a bit. I know I did this past weekend. It was the best decision I made especially since school begins for me this next week and it will be my last free weekend. Here a few essentials that I think are important to take along on any small getaway. Always go for travel size since you won't be there that long and try to use pieces that you can use twice like a statement necklace or earring. The most important thing is to go out with an open mind to have fun and be relaxed. Also, document everything! I personally like to use my iPhone or my Nikon. Have a good week everyone!