Musings of Glitter: August 2016

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Transitioning to Fall with Chicwish





 Fall is finally {almost} here! I am beyond ready. Love ya summer - but I want boots, layers and pumpkin flavored everything. So here are a few of my tips and tricks to transition your summer wardrobe into fall!

1. Don't underestimate the power of a good maxi skirt (or dress).

2. When in doubt....add a military vest. Layers are your friend! I throw a vest or utility jacket over almost everything in the fall.

3. Stock up on scarves! You can style them loosely with jeans and a tee for an instant fall-friendly look.

4. Last but not least - slowly start introducing darker colors. You can do this with accessories, lipstick or even nail polish!

Happy {almost} fall my friends!




Sunday, August 21, 2016

Booties Rocking Everywhere












It took me a while to jump on the overall train - but I'm officially onboard! Well, sort of. Confession...I still kind of feel like I look like a 5 year old off to her first day of kindergarten in them, but I'm warming up to it. They're actually shockingly comfy, and I grabbed this pair at my local Goodwill for $3.50. What. A. Steal.

And, as you all know, I'm pushing fall fashion despite the hot weather so I'm breaking out the booties! Boy, have my feet missed them. I'm all about a good bootie in fall...and the winter....and in the spring....really all the time. I grabbed this leather pair (with the cutest little cutouts) from my faves over at Maude Boutique! They're real leather and have a little buckle detail around the ankle above the cutout. Plus, the heel is the perfect height, just to give you a little lift without making them uncomfortable.

And can we talk about this wall for a second? I mean...come on. The wall of all blogger's dreams. Serious heart eyes! Thanks Maude for keeping Fayetteville Funky!

xoxo


top (similar)

overalls (similar - but check out thrift stores!)


purse (similar)




Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Fun with Thimblepress!








If you've been following me for long, y'all know how I have an obsession with all things glittery/bright/sparkly. Let me introduce you to THE company that invents all things fabulous - Thimblepress. You've probably seen their confetti pops before, but if that's all you've seen you are missing out! Thimblepress has the cutest cards I've seen in my entire lifetime - like seriously, once you see their cards, you won't buy any other brand again. And they offer the most adorable party supplies out there! On top of all that, they now offer home items - like this "ugh" mug {which is essentially me every morning} and tons of prints to liven up any space. 

Shop all the fun below, and be sure to check out their entire collection here

xoxo




Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Floral Crush














I don't know about y'all - but we had a freak wave of semi-cool weather and I am totally loving every minute. It has me SO ready for fall! I've been craving the days of scarves, layers and boots. But as it's not quite cold enough for all of that yet, I decided to get a slight taste of fall fashion with this comfy midi dress! Its from a cute little boutique, Simply Bliss Boutique, who offer modest clothing options for fashion forward women. It's lined down to the knee and also has a fun little lace up tassel detail on the back. It's perfect by itself in the summer, but I can't wait to pair it with a cute jean jacket and booties in the fall! And Simply Bliss Boutique was kind enough to offer you all a discount code - use code MUSINGS5 for $5 off any $30 purchase or code MUSINGS10 for $10 off any $50 purchase.

For this look, I added in a few blush details. Along with blush studded sandals and my all-time favorite sunglasses, I topped it off with this gorgeous blush bag! The website says beige, but I can assure you it has a gorgeous blush tone to it! You can carry it by the handles or add the matching shoulder strap! It has gold detailing throughout and good news - this bag is currently on sale! So pick it up while you can! It's also available in black.   

Shop the entire look below.

xoxo



shoes (sadly sold out in blush, but still available in black)


Thursday, August 11, 2016

The Perfect Swimsuit + Kortni Jeane







Every year I dread "swimsuit season". And as women - most of us do. It's that time of the year when you realize that sitting around the house watching Netflix while eating pizza may not have been the brightest idea (no matter how enjoyable), and now you have to wear a skin tight swimsuit of some sort...in public nonetheless. So you scramble to find a swimsuit that fits and is semi-flattering but here's the key....one that's actually cute! Which is much harder to find then one would think.

Well my friends, I have good news. Kortni Jeane is a swimsuit company that offers a mix and match approach to swimsuits that allow you to get styles to fit your body type as well as patterns to show off your individual style! They have a wide selection of various tops in bottoms, all available in adorable prints - so you can get the suit that's perfect for you! Having a suit that you feel comfortable and confident in is so important - and it's takes a little of that dread out of swimsuit season.

I've always been a sucker for stripes, so these bottoms were perfect for me! And because I'm 5'10 with a pretty long torso, I ordered the Extended High-Waisted Bottoms and paired it with the cute Swing Top! Plus - throw in a flamingo floatie and you're instantly the life of the party, right?!

I know several of the styles over at Kortni Jeane are sold out right now - but this is so they can continue to manufacture high-quality, custom suits at an affordable price! And the good news is, they release new lines quite often! So keep up with them on social media to see when the new line will drop! 

xoxo


Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Trip to Dallas + Hyatt Regency


Hey friends! I just got back from an AMAZING trip to Dallas and had to share all the details with you. Dallas is one of my favorite spots for a mini-vacay! It's a close drive from Northwest Arkansas, so it's the perfect weekend getaway.

Once we got to Dallas, we checked into the Hyatt Regency at Reunion. First - let me say that this was quite possibly the nicest hotel room I've ever stayed in. We were in a gorgeous sunset suite, which consisted of two rooms - a living room and a bedroom.




The living room boasted an incredible view of the Trinity River Greenbelt through a long panel of bay windows. It was furnished with lots of seating and all the decor was a perfect mix between classic/modern. The furniture was super comfy - and perfect for plopping on after a long car ride. Hah! Learned this one first hand. Like literally, I could live in that lounge chair by the windows.



The bedroom was again, perfectly decorated and uber plush. I'm a sucker for a clean, white bedspread. I feel like it makes everything classier, right? And obvi, comfort is a huge plus - I slept like a baby all weekend long.


 Lets be real, what bedroom is complete without a cute little chaise lounge with gorgeous views?


Decor. On. Point.


Okay, y'all know how hotel bathrooms typically have horrible lighting and getting ready in the morning is awful? Well - not the case! The lighting was fabulous (almost too fabulous...talking every eyebrow hair people) which made getting ready a breeze. And can we talk about the tiling in that shower? Obsessed. I think I need it in my own bathroom.



After we settled into our room, we headed up to the Reunion Tower Geo-Deck - which is attached to the hotel. The observation deck is in that giant ball in the picture above! It's over 560 feet off the ground and offers 360 degree views of the Dallas skyline. Bonus - it's 20% off if you're a hotel guest at the Hyatt Regency!


The observation deck offers interactive screens in which you can explore important Dallas landmarks and read about their history. You can also watch a few videos regarding important historical events!



After we walked around for a bit inside, we headed out to the deck to get the full experience! Brace yourself for a little bit of wind, but the views are totally worth it. Not to mention that the architecture in and of itself is completely mesmerizing.



After the Geo-Deck, we decided to explore the hotel for a bit. There is tons of cool artwork everywhere! There's a whole hall filled with photos of Dallas' history.





Now, at this point, we were starving! So we grabbed dinner at Parrino's Oven, located inside the hotel. We had the nicest waiter EVER....like, the sweetest man, and ate wayyy to much italian food. I ordered the lobster ravioli which was killer!


After dinner, we decided to go catch the sunset at the sky deck (located on the 3rd floor of the hotel). Which again - gorgeous views.

And then we headed back up to our {gorgeous} room and completely zonked out on our {heavenly} beds.


We woke up and had a fairly chill morning. I lounged around in my pj's for a bit before getting ready for the day! Then we headed off to Northpark Mall for a bit of shopping! The hotel offers a shuttle service on the weekends so you don't have to drive!



Once we got to Northpark, we decided to fuel up before shopping! We grabbed lunch at The Theodore. I ordered a lobster roll (which reminded my of my Boston days) with fries, which was delicious and buttery! The Theodore also has the most eclectic decor - we spent most of lunch spotting things on shelves, it was so fun!



While at Northpark, I made a little pit stop at the Dry Bar to get my hair done. I've actually never been to a Dry Bar before - but it was fabulous! They don't do any cuts or color - just wash and style. But it was so nice just to stop, sit for a bit and drink some champagne while someone is doing your hair! It's like a mini-spa day.


After some damage (to my wallet) at Northpark, we headed back to the hotel to get ready for dinner!


Didn't I say that the lighting was incredible?



We went to Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck (which is also in Reunion Tower - attached to the hotel) for dinner. Which, let me just tell you...pair incredible food with incredible views and you've got the BEST dinner spot. The restaurant floor rotates, so you can enjoy the full 360 degree view of the Dallas skyline while you dine on gourmet cuisine!


Five Sixty's menu features modern Asian dishes. We started off with several appetizers - but this spicy tuna cone was definitely my favorite! Seriously - the best thing I've had. SO GOOD.


And more appetizers. Hah! Gotta try a little bit of everything, right? 

And I attempted to take pictures of all of our food - but after the sunset, my camera decided that it didn't like night time pictures. But for dinner, I had incredible scallops! My words can't do them justice, but they were delicious! And I ended with a chocolate soufflé which literally melted in my mouth. Yum! Hands down the fanciest restaurant I've been to. The ambiance was fabulous and the food was even better!


So, needless to say, this weekend was incredible! It just so happened to be over my birthday, and I'm on a 2 week break from school! What could be better?

I have to give a special shoutout to Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion for making the entire weekend so special. I truly felt like a princess all weekend long. The staff definitely knows how to pamper a girl! Everyone on staff was SO kind and welcoming, we had the best time!!! Such a perfect little getaway weekend. 

If any of you are headed to Dallas soon, you should definitely check them out here! Their rooms are gorgeous and super clean, the staff is fabulous, and there are so many places to see and eat right there at the hotel! It makes vacationing easy.

Until next time Dallas!

xoxo