Resolution: Skinny Girl!

Happy New Years!!
Here is a great quote I saw that LP pinned and I love!! Beneath it is  the VSX campaign for getting fit 2013!!

So I made my main resolution for New Years : To go the gym. To get fit. To be that skinny girl. To feel healthy. To be proud of my body. 

What's your goal?

Thank You Very Much!!

With the passing of the holiday season, it's time to acknowledge people for the kind things that they have done for you. The holidays are soo busy and stressful, so you may keep putting thank yous on your to-do list. Don't. Let me reiterate. The holidays are soo busy and stressful AND these people took time out of their busy lives to do something special FOR YOU! So let them know how much you appreciate it! Whether it's a gift or an invitation to Christmas dinner, send a HANDWRITTEN note. Please do not send an email. They didn't just email you a picture of dinner, they spend all day cooking it.

Tips

* Hand-write your notes

* Organize. Make a list of everybody you need to write, what they did for you, and their addresses. 

* If they gave you a gift, name the gift, and how you have used it or plan to use it. (Emily Post taught me this!! It shows that you care. ( http://www.emilypost.com/) 

* Send your notes within a month of the date you received the kind act, preferably within 2-weeks or sooner. 

XoXo

Breanna Banana

Getting in the Spirit

Some people have a difficult time getting in the Christmas spirit while at college! Here are some ways that my roommate and I have tried to make the holidays glow around our dorm!!

 Our Sweet Little Dorm Tree!! (Lilly Pulitzer Ornaments and Pink Lights!)

Mickey Mouse Mini Candy Canes! (On Sale at CVS)

Hallmark Inspiration!!!

Paper Chain!!

Counting Down The Days!!

Hope you can get in the spirit! Happy Countdown!! :)

Xoxo

Breanna Banana

Spread Your Christmas Magic!!

The holidays are in full bloom, with every department store and mall decked out with lights, trees, faux gift boxes and advertisements on what to buy your loved ones. As much as we love giving special gifts to people that are in our immediate social circle such as friends, and siblings, this can also be a time to give something special to somebody that may not be as fortunate.
Consider Donating or Lending a Hand at/to your local homeless shelters, food pantry's, Salvation armys and more! Our neighbors and friends are what bring us happiness so lets help them out as well!!

Here are some events in Boston for you Massachusetts People:

Stuff A Truck-  This Thursday, November 29th at 11:00 Am at Boston Common and at Legacy Place in Dedham - Trucks will be present to fill with children's toys to give to the children at the Home for Little Wanderers for the holidays! Please bring a toy that could inspire happiness in these precious children and help stuff these trucks!! Want to learn more about the cause? Check out their website http://www.thehome.org/site/PageServer

Operation Elf-  Come Donate toys and household items to a great charity at a great event!!

The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Boston

Sunday December 9, 2012

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

650 Dudley Street

Dorchester, MA 02125

http://www.operationelf.org/elf-events/

Here are some Cape Cod Philanthropy Organizations:

Chatham Angel fund- 

Stop by Ginny’s gallery at 618 Main Street in Chatham and purchase an ornament or a JJ King photograph, and all proceeds are  used to help people in need with shelter, clothing, etc

Harwich Family Pantry- is always looking for donations and volunteers. Do you make pies or have extra canned goods? Send them over! You could help somebody that needs something to eat!

There are many other places that accept food and toys donations such as your local grocery store. Please keep an eye out! We may be "out" of this "recession" but times are still tough for many recovering and still suffering from the economic downfall. Please help out families and children in need this holiday season!

How are you planning to help? Please let me know of any organizations or events to add to this posting!

Xoxo

Breanna Banana

Darien Sport Shop!

So my new friends on Twitter introduced me to Darien Sport shop. It's a great online shop that has a ton of my favorite brands at great prices ( Everything from Hunter to Vinyard Vines to Godiva)! Whats not to love!? To check it out head over to      http://www.dariensport.com ... I'm sure there will be something you will fall in love with too!

Wait, did I mention that they feature one of my favorite brands of all time? They Have a Specific section for Lilly Pulitzer!! Eeeek!! If you don't know about Lilly (How could you not!?) I will fill you in! Lilly was an incredible little woman who started an amazing little juice stand in 1959. My favorite person, the lovely style icon Jackie O even wore her dresses! Lilly had big dreams about design, and taking inspiration from the natural colors of the fruit, she began an amazing brand that still exists today! They design the cutest shift dresses, planners, accessories and more!

Now that we have our little history lesson out of the way... Let me give you the details on my favorite item this season and why you should head over to www.dariensport.com and buy it for yourself or your BFF (or both!) !!

The Lilly Pulitzer Alexis Coat

 

I'm pretty sure it goes without saying how adorable this coat is! What is there not to LOVE about it!? First of all, the feminine dress length will slim out your body, allowing you to look and feel like a supermodel! The ruffles on the trim are to die for, and the self adjusting belt tie with flatter that tiny little waist of yours! Simply put, this is the PERFECT coat for all of your holiday parties. Put it over your favorite dress, add some accessories and you are in perfect shape! Everybody will be telling you how much they LOVE your coat and how much they WANT it when you arrive! When somebody offers to take your coat, you may not even want to take it off- it's just too perfect! So for those holiday parties, strolls down main street and hot coco dates, here's exactly what to wear. You need the link? Find it HERE! How much do you love this coat!?

Xoxo

Breanna banana

Happy (Almost) Thanksgiving

This week is a whirlwind of emotions, from cramming in last minute projects, to the excitement of going home, I'm sure almost every college kid is feeling it. The holidays have finally begun. So here's a little post about Thanksgiving Prep!

Wear:

Taste

 Martha Stewart's Ginger Cranberry Sauce    Lauren Conrad's Mini Pumpkin Pies!!

    

Get the Recipe !                                                                   Get the Recipe!

So excited!!! Can't wait to taste all of the amazing food! Do you have anything special to wear or taste?

Xoxo

Breanna Banana

Miss Southern Prep

Miss Southern Prep is doing a great giveaway! She is giving away new items everyday for her followers!
Check it out while it's going on and maybe you will win something cool :)

Day One of the Giveaway- Whale Earrings!

Day Two Of the Giveaway- Lilly Glasses!

Link to her home page

And I won!! I won a hand painted canvas from Unique and Chic creations on etsy! YAY! I got an adorable hand painted name plate for my little sister! So below I will post the Next round of links for the giveaway!! wooo!!

Day Six!!

Day 7!!

Day 8!!

Day nine- Custom serving trays!
Good luck!!

Xoxo
Breanna Banana