The Fair Fox

May 19, 2013 · 7:20 pm

Best Friend Day 2013

Before you read this post, you should sing “Best Friend Day 2013″ in Tom Haverford’s voice. If you don’t know who Tom Haverford is, shame on you. Since I’m feeling particularly nice today, here’s a reference just in case.

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Now that that’s out of the way, let’s continue. Yesterday, my best friend Abby and I had a much needed girls day in Tupelo. The last time we saw each other was for the final installment of the Twilight movie series, so yeah, it’s been a while. We typically keep in touch through emails and text messages, but nothing is as uplifting as actually sitting across the table from her.

One of the reasons for our date (aside from the six month period of no Abby face time in my life) was to have a brainstorm session. As you know, my blog has been lacking in posts as of late and I figured bouncing ideas off of Abby would be a good way to get excited about blogging again. We sat for over an hour throwing around ideas, some long term, and short term goals for our blogs. After we had finished brainstorming, I felt a lot better. I was also hungry, so we decided to partake in unlimited soup and salad at Olive Garden. It’s actually embarrassing how much salad I ate. I just can’t help myself.

Once we had finished lunching, we decided to burn some calories walking around the mall window shopping. I had no intention of buying anything, but a girl can look and dream right? Ok, I actually did break down and buy Nick a little happy since he was left to fend for himself all day long. It’s amazing that I didn’t have to fork over more money than I did, considering everything I touched yesterday ended up on the floor. I either dropped it, bumped it while I was looking at something else, or knocked it off a shelf. It was quite comical and provided a good laugh for the both of us.

After the shopping and dropping, we rounded out the day with a nice treat from Starbucks and a gossip sesh. Yes I gossip and yes I just said “sesh”. Get over it. Sometimes you just need your best friend to listen to all the gripes you have in life and thankfully I have Abby for that. She’s the one person I know that I can say just about anything to and it doesn’t phase her. She never thinks any less of me and never lets anything I say leave her lips. I think everyone needs a person like that in their life, for sanity’s sake.

Hope everyone has had a great weekend. I know I have. I’ve been one busy bee.

Foxy Friday 5.17.2013

It’s been a while since I’ve done a foxy Friday post. I’ve had this on stand by for a while, and since today’s weather is not necessarily the best for photographing, I decided to pull it from the archives.

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Tee- Old Navy; Jeans- Ralph Lauren via TJ Maxx; Belt- thrifted; Wedges- Payless; Sunglasses- Modcloth

I’m a big fan of high waist pants, even though these are only the second pair I’ve ever owned. While I love them, they also make me self conscious. I’ve always felt like you have to be pretty slender, with a narrow waist to pull off high waist jeans. I probably wouldn’t have ever bought these if they weren’t the softest jeans I’ve ever owned. But alas, when I tried them on, I couldn’t leave them hanging on the rack. They were marked from $78 to $20 dollars. I needed them.

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Necklace- Etsy

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This outfit has a very 70′s vibe which is why I like it so much. I sometimes think I should have been born in the 70′s. The bright lights, the music, the disco, it all seems so enchanting to me. My mom was a big fan of disco, so growing up I was exposed to a lot of 70′s music. When I wear this outfit, I feel like listening to “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees and strutting down the sidewalk.

Booty tooch! Tyra would be proud!

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Speaking of Joey Potter, I’m on the last season of Dawson’s Creek. I never watched it growing up so I decided to delve into the glory that is the creek a few months back to pass the time at work when I have nothing better to do. I can’t tell you how sick and tired I am of this show.Why can’t it just end already? The whole will they, won’t they thing is getting old. Even though it annoys me, I plan to see it through to the very end, so no spoilers please.

I can’t tell you how thankful I am that it is Friday. This week has been especially trying in my professional life. I actually had a dream last night that I quit my job. I woke up to the sad reality that I hadn’t, but it’s Friday so at least there’s that.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I’m meeting up with my best friend Abby tomorrow for a much needed date. I’m so excited!

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May 14, 2013 · 2:23 pm

Where I’ve been

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This post has been a long time coming. First let me start by apologizing for the scattered and lack of updates for the entire month of April, now spilling over into May. The only explanation I can offer is that I needed a break. My husband and I celebrated our one-year wedding anniversary in April and spent 5 wonderful days at the beach. The whole month of April leading up to the trip I just shut down completely. My mind seemed to be clouded and sitting down to write out a thoughtful and non half-assed post just wasn’t in the cards.

During my break I had time to think about my blog, the direction it is going, the direction I want to take it, and how I could make it better. If you are a faithful follower of mine, you probably know that once every 3-4 months I re-evaluate my purpose for this blog. The conclusion I have reached in regards to this blog is that I want it to be a fun and inspiring place. A blog that I enjoy writing and one that I hope my followers enjoy reading. Recently I was telling my friend Abby about my troubles and feelings towards this blog, and she offered me some helpful insight (as best friends always do). She basically told me to stop thinking of my blog as a business and start thinking of it as a place to connect with other bloggers and have fun.

After hearing those words, the fog suddenly begin to clear. When I started this blog originally, I wanted to meet other bloggers and to connect with people out there in the blogosphere, and for a while I was doing just that. I was advertising my blog and gaining new readers and a few connections in the blogging community. However, at the beginning of this year, I had to stop advertising all together. When the advertising stopped, the connections dropped. I made the decision to stop advertising mainly because there just isn’t extra money lying around to invest in my blog. Oh how I wish the cards were different, but right now they just aren’t. Life and its troubles just took priority over my blog, and the troubles got me down. I never want this space to be a negative environment, but sometimes life just isn’t as peachy as you’d like everyone to believe.

Don’t misunderstand me, I am incredibly blessed in life. I have a roof over my head, food on the table every night, and the most wonderful husband a woman could ask for. Sometimes though, I just forget all the good in life because the bad seems so overwhelming. But don’t worry my friends, I’m in the process of pulling myself up by my bootstraps and getting back on the horse.

Though I haven’t been very present online lately, in my private life I’ve been making positive changes that I will be sharing with you soon. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported this blog, whether you are a new reader, friends, family, random person who just thought of stopping by to see what I’m all about, I appreciate each and every one of you.

I’m back baby! Stay tuned for more updates.

Monday Must-Haves: It’s Raining… Rain

The weather this past week has made it painfully obvious that I am completely and utterly unprepared for rain. I have a rain jacket, but no rain boots or an umbrella. Last Friday I woke up to 70 degree weather, but by mid-morning it started to rain and turn cold. It’s been that way all weekend. Nice and warm during the day and rainy and cold in the afternoon.

Seeing as how I hate being cold and wet, I think it’s time I invest in a few weather appropriate pieces, like the ones below.

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1. Un-teal the Clouds Clear Umbrella in Canary- Modcloth

2. Women’s Anorak Jacket- Target

3. Women’s Rain Boot in Green Fox- Joules

I think I need the boots in my life. Seriously, they were made for me.

What’s your favorite rainy day attire? Or do you hate the rain like me?

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April 17, 2013 · 2:19 pm

What to Pack: A Day at the Beach

In two days (TWO DAYS! EEEEE) Nick and I will be leaving the hum drum of our day to day life and heading to the beach. I’ve pretty much mentally shut down in all areas of my life except this one. I’ve been making lists and thinking non-stop about what we will do, see, and eat while we are on vacation.

Today I thought I’d put together a little list of what to pack when traveling to the beach.

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1. French Terry Cross-back Dress- Victoria’s Secret

A swim suit cover up is a must when going to the beach. Something that’s easy to slip on and off, and function as an outfit all it’s own. I think this little number fits the bill.

2. Sagala Beach Towel-Natori

Self-explanatory. I love bold and colorful beach towels.

3. Striped Hoodie- Forever 21

I always like to pack a hoodie or light jacket when I travel to the beach. It comes in handy on those windy nights when you just want to take a stroll along the shore.

4. Band of Bold Sandal- Modcloth

Colorful sandals are the perfect addition to your beachwear.

5. Marilyn Sunglasses in Yellow- Target

A trip to the beach wouldn’t be nearly as enjoyable without a pair of cute shades. I’m obsessed with sunglasses so I might possibly be making a trip to Target to pick up a pair or four.

6. Printed Canvas Tote in Paisley Pink- Gap

Again, self-explanatory. You can’t pack for a day at the beach without a bag to hold all of your stuff. Not to mention snacks. You just gotta to have snacks.

This is a nice reminder of the things I need to be sure to bring. I still have to pack. It’s not a big surprise that I’ve done absolutely nothing (besides making lists) to prepare for this trip. We are sort of last minute packers. Organization is important though, right?

Monday Must-Haves: Swimwear

In 10 days, Nick and I will be headed to the beach to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary. We both are in desperate need of a vacation, and what better place is there to relax and rejuvenate than the beach? Even though I get a tad anxious about all the skin I’ll be exposing in a swimsuit, I must admit, I love shopping for swimwear.

Below are a few suits I’d be happy to wear while prancing around in the sand.

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1. Push Up Bandeau Top and Matching Bottoms- Victoria’s Secret

2. Insight Magnolia Bikini Set- ASOS

3. Mouille Bow Bikini Top and Bottoms- ASOS

4. Clean Water Polka Dot 1-Piece Swim Dress- Target

5. Vintage 1-Piece Swimsuit- Target

6. Lolli Peplum 1-Piece Swimsuit- Urban Outfitters

I decided to include both one-piece swimsuits and two-piece swimsuits in my list because I really don’t know which I’ll go with this year. Typically I spring for a bikini of some sort, but I think these one-pieces are really cute. I also found this workout bikini which I desperately need. This swimsuit is pretty cool. If it had a fox on it I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

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April 1, 2013 · 4:05 pm

Monday Must-Haves: Spring Dresses

It seems that perhaps the warm weather is here to stay. Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. I love Spring because there are those days where the weather is just perfect. Not too hot with a cool breeze. My favorite attire during the Spring and Summer months (and really all year round) is a cute little dress. I like dresses because they make me feel free, and on those nice Spring days when I’m stuck at my computer at work, freedom is what I crave.

Today I’ve rounded up a few dresses that would be perfect for a nice Spring day.

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1. Bloom Brightly Dress- Modcloth

2. Bistro Dress in Ridgestripe- Madewell

3. Purple Floral Poplin-Crepe Dress- Old Navy

4. Fit and Flare Chambray Sundress- Old Navy

5. Simply Vera Wang Watercolor Handkerchief Hem Dress- Kohl’s

I absolutely love numbers 1 and 5. I also think this dress is adorable and this dress looks super comfy and would look rather nice blowing in the breeze.

What do you love to wear on warm Spring days?