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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Hey Babes, 
So I had the amazing opportunity to take a mini getaway with my dad this past weekend/week to Key West and it was simply beautiful & much needed! It was a last minute getaway and sometimes those are the best! So I have some pictures of my outfits this weekend and I do hope you enjoy I also have a giveaway for y'all and I just know you will love it as much as I do! Together with Saraswatidesigns I am hosting a giveaway for this beautiful arrow ring featured in this post! It is Sterling Silver and just divine. It really spoke to me and all my rings that I adore and wear all the time, daily, never take off usually have a bigger meaning behind them besides what they look like in the tangible form. For many an arrow signifies moving forward in a direction and for me I relate to this 100% right now. So I do hope you continue to follow along with me during my journey forward to the unknown.. but I do know that I have a feeling that something is calling or rather pulling me in a certain direction in life right now. I choose to not fight this feeling anymore and follow it blindly with all my trust in the Lord that he is leading me to a better place/path than I have ever been! 
          At this moment in my life I am spending a lot of time just getting to know myself better, self discovery I find is just a huge movement that you have to be ready to take on.. and I finally am. I am always working on my faith, but I have found I am even more compelled to embrace myself and my faith recently. I am also trying to be the best possible me I can be, that's all one can ask for. I often think of how much time I spend thinking about others, when I should be thinking about myself. This sounds incredibly selfish.. but sometimes that is exactly what one needs to mature and move on in their life. I am taking this time to get healthier, self-discover and continue strengthening my Faith in God. Usually I do not write posts like this but I remember when I started blogging I promised myself I would always stay true to myself. I think that over the time I have spent blogging I have given glimpses into my life and who I am.. but I haven't taken the time to really connect with my audience and readers and let them know who I really am and what takes place in my life besides just my outfits and "superficial" things that are important in the fashion world and for fun but I am more than what I wear and style. We all are. Sometimes self discovery is the best way to grow, and after all isn't that what we are to do, in our time here on earth? 
I want to take a minute to remember all those we lost on 9/11, all those who continue to sacrifice their time and lives to protect me and my beautiful country. I thank each and everyone of you, you are all heroes, not just today, but everyday. 

Outfit number 1: 
Tee-shirt: M2 : exact here!
Jeans: Miss Me
Boots: Target
Tank: Target
Jewelry: Shield And Honor
(These necklaces are my new go-to layering pieces! As all of you may know I love to layer and stack and these are just so subtle and yet brilliantly stunning!)
























Outfit Number 2!
Shirt/Sweater: Old Navy
Hat: Charming Charlie's
Boots: Nordstrom
Leggings: TJ-Maxx
Tote: Hello Sunshine: shopcampmoxie! exact bag: here!
Jewelry: 
Necklace: Trinket Trunk (TrinketTrunk on instagram!)
Bracelets: MesaBlue!
and
Arrow ring:  Cupid's Kiss exact here!
Midi ring: exact here! 
( I am now obsessed with midi rings!!)


Saraswatidesigns & TheBlondeLatte Sterling Silver- Arrow Ring Giveaway!
How to Enter:
:Comment for each step completed! 
-Follow TheBlondeLatte via Bloglovin' or GFC.
-Like TheBlondeLatte on Facebook: here!
-Follow both (Sarawatidesigns and xoxerinnicole_) on instagram! 
Bonus Entries: 
-Share TheBlondeLatte page on Facebook, Share the Giveaway on Facebook, Hashtag TheBlondeLatte Giveaway on Instagram and repost the giveaway!

*GOODLUCK TO ALL! ENDS: THURSDAY THE 18th of SEPT.!*



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Saturday, September 6, 2014

Hey guys,  I have to admit this week has been very hectic for me! Whenever we have a holiday on a Monday it seems to throw off my whole week. Does anyone else who has trouble staying on schedule have this happen to them when you do not account for the holiday before hand? Anyways I appreciate all of your support, patience and love. I had to show you guys this casual weekend look because to be honest sometimes I don't feel like carrying around a purse. I would rather go "hands free" on the weekend.  This backpack can be so versatile I just simply can't get enough of it! If you are a babysitter/nanny like myself or if you just have children of your own you will know sometimes it is just easier to throw it all in a back pack instead of carrying a diaper bag, snack bag, toy bag, etc. Also if you have cute farmer's markets like we have here this bag is perfect to throw any fresh fruits of trinkets you may come upon! I like to wear this specifically when I am unsure what the day will bring but I know I will be doing something that requires my hands and I do not feel like dragging around a purse with me but have to have something to throw all my stuff in! Tomorrow I will be showing you guys an awesome giveaway I am hosting, I am so excited and I know y'all will just love it! Hope everyone is having a safe and fab weekend!














Outfit Detail: 
Tee shirt: Tj-Maxx
Leggings: Target
Boots: Target
Backpack/Purse: Galian exact bag: HERE!
Jewelry: PrettySouthern!




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Tuesday, September 2, 2014


Angela's Pure Salon And Spa
Hi Guys! I have to just make a post about my experience at a lovely Salon and Spa called Angela's Pure Salon and Spa! First it is in the quaintest little old house, it is so worth just going and visiting because it is so darn cute! You may be confused if you have lived here for a while because it used to be known as the Vintage Salon & Spa.. however major props to it's new owner Angela Powers! Anyone that knows her just adores her, I have only ever heard the sweetest thing about her. I must take a second to rant & rave about how amazing this woman is. It was actually my first experience at her Salon, and my first time getting my hair organically colored/highlighted & styled by her. She is the most dedicated, honest, faith filled humble woman ever! I cannot give her enough credit for everything she takes on and just how positive she is about life in general is amazing. She along with her family and adorable daughter (who is also so talented at doing hair.. I wish I could do the braids & style she does! Just incredible!) has put her blood, sweat and tears into this Salon and it clearly shows! I call it a hidden gem here in our town of Sarasota. 

A moment to talk about how I stepped out of my comfort zone and completely put my hair into the hands of this remarkable stylist with no fear or anxiety about what was about to take place with my hair.. It was one of those things I swear was just meant to happen, or a person you are just supposed to meet. When I first walked into her salon I was in awe of how vintage chic it is and I immediately just wanted to take time to look at every nook and cranny, there is always little trinkets & treasures everywhere! Second you notice you are not overwhelmed with the normal smells at a regular salon. Angela strives to live her life in an utmost healthy way. She uses organic products in her salon, and now having experienced organic products I do not want to go back to any other products! So if you live here or visit here you must go and check it out! 
They also offer a variety or other services:
nails- mani/pedi's
hair-blowouts, trim, style, cuts, conditioning the list goes on!
Facials
And others listed on their site! 
You can also purchase a variety of organic shampoos, conditioners, anything you can think of! 
Located:
3510 N Lockwood Ridge Rd Sarasota, Florida
Phone Number: (941) 351-0670





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Monday, August 25, 2014

Hey y'all, where do I begin with this post? I just love everything about this outfit. This outfit is perfect for those of us already transitioning into fall especially in Southern States or any hot state for that matter! This bag is amazing.. the color .. the style.. I just die with its fabulosity.. and yes I just made that word up. This kimono is perfect, the patterns are so chic and if you get too hot you just take it off! We can't just forget about the jewels. These statement pieces add the perfect amount of glam to this already Fall Glam outfit! Also I am obsessed with these retro cat eye sunnies with rhinestones.. I don't take them off they are so amazing!



















Outfit Details: 
Kimono: Tj-Maxx
Tank: Cotton On
Leggings: Tj-Maxx
Boots: Last Season Target
Sunnies: Sunglass Warehouse! website: here!
Purse: www.galianonline.com Exact Purse:Right Here!
Jewelry:
Bracelet & Lotus Ring: http://mybohemiajewelry.com
CatBirdNyc: Ring
Necklace & Earrings: Pretty Southern site: Here!
Bracelet: Trinket Trunk!



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Sunday, August 24, 2014

This is such a belated post and for that I am so apologetic!!! The geo-patterns I love! This outfit is all put together from www.melko.com.au! They have amazing designs and accessories to spice up your outfit! This post was taken a few weeks ago and I just never could find the right time to post it! Today it is so hot here it just seems this would be such a perfect outfit for today and I actually will wear it again! Perfect for the hot weather that I wish was fleeting but seems to keep coming back. You have to check out their video for their 2015 collection. Hope everyone has a blessed Sunday!


the getaway collection - totem verĂ£o 2015 from Totem on Vimeo.










Outfit Details:
Whole outfit: http://www.melko.com.au
Sunnies: Bought in Italy!
Hat: Bought on an instagram shop! 



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