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Hey babes, to all my east coasters, I hope you have fared Sandy well. We were lucky enough that our home remained dry and our streets didn’t turn into swimming pools.

On another note, it seems like before the storm we were coming into fall and after it feels much like winter.

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Lately I’m into easy outfits, leggings pared with patterned tunics and my new Zara boots. Top cotton on. Leggings forever 21

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With the simplicity of the outfit I’ve been having more fun with hair, make up and accessories. Turban forever 21 lipstick

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Halloween-holiday shades. OPI Metallic 4 life and big apple red.

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Watch gshock assorted bracelets by Marc Jacobs urban outfitters nordstrom and sabo skirt

xx-Chanity.

“Be still and know that I am god.” Psalm 46:10

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Tomorrow will make it one year ago, that my husband asked me to marry him. It changed my life. I’ve never been happier or felt more solid.
On another note, I stumbled upon this amazing website with the most incredible striped, tiedyed, floral printed pants and everythig else that makes a girls heart melt called Motel Rocks .

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{I found these yummy stretch charcoal grey and pink blush horizontal striped pants, on sale! They are so comfy, but I would say fit a little big so take that into consideration when ordering from them}

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{paired with a Zara peplum top and assorted bracelets.}

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{All Saints boots. Louis Vuitton bag}

-C.

Matthew 25 “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’..

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Happy 4th of July babes!!!
Today is one of my very favorite holidays, I love having the day off with my husband and spending the day on the beach with good friends with our toes in the sand. Tonight, I look forward to the amazing firework display on the oceanfront.

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I had been seeing pictures of people in American flag denim shorts and started to search online for a pair when I thought, I think I could just paint an old pair I have.. So that’s what I did.

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{materials needed. Paint. Large paint brush and smaller. Newspaper. Shorts. Star stencil.}

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{my colors. From Michaels}

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{I painted the white stripes first. I didn’t use anything to measure out the width but you could to be more precise}

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{then I did the red ones}

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{painted the blue base}

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{used my stencil star and painted around it with the white and smaller paint brush}

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{then removed the stencil and filled in the star. After I did the stars I went back with the blue and cleaned up my lines a bit.}

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{happy birthday baby America.}

-C.

just remember when you count your blessings tonight you thank for the biggest one of all, being born in the greatest country of all where we are free because people fight for our freedom. WE ARE BLESSED.

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I love any holiday I get to wear our countries colors or wear American flags or just celebrate being American!! I am so excited to celebrate the forth of July and in preparation I got patriotic with my nail polish..

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{Martha Stewart glitter. Saphora polish. }

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{Essie polish}

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I start with painting all my nails other than the tin finger with my chosen color. Then I use the Saphora glitter polish as the base on my ring finger (the glitter in it makes the loose glitter stay better) when it’s still wet i sprinkled the loose silver glitter on the tip and then the loose red glitter at the top of the nail. Then I just tap my finger a few times to get the excess away. I usually put the glitter back in the container but with this style I just tossed it because the colors mixed together.
So cute.

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-C.

For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
—Matthew 7:2

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hi readers, happy summer!!!
After a long hiatus from the busy year and planning the wedding, and officially being Mrs. Askins, I am back! I have missed writing in P&M and I’m so excited to start up fresh.
In the next few weeks I will cover our wedding and all the amazing details and our phenomenal honeymoon to Italy.
As for now, let’s talk GREEN.

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{top and pants from Islands by Amity. Bag Louis Vuitton. Shoes bakers. Watch G-shock. Bracelets Forever 21 . Necklace and earrings Either ore jewelers. Ring Cartier. Polish Essie ‘Haute say hello’<\i>}

I am loving the summers trend of colored pants and fluorescents. I found these pants for a steal ($59) while on a mini vacation in North Carolina. I have a good friend who owns two boutiques in the outer banks, one in kill devil hills called Amity and one in Duck called Islands by Amity (I’ve done a blog before on) I love to make day trips down even if I’m not in the area because she has the most fabulous eye for buying and I never walk out empty handed. If you’re heading down for vacation or ever in the area make sure to pop in!

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-C.

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As I’ve said before, last weekend was my bridal shower. There were so many people who contributed to throwing me the most beautiful shower. My maid of honor, mom, and future aunt had countless meetings and pom pom making parties. It was perfect, pink, and girly. My favorite flowers were there, the cake of my dreams with the sweetest cake topper, pink this and pink that. I felt so honored and so overwhelmed with gratitude. I loved everyone there and I still can’t believe it was MY bridal shower. 20120410-092219.jpg

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{thank you}

all photos taken by Radiant Photography
-Chanity.

Proverbs 30:18-19
“There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a maiden.”

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My bridal shower was this past weekend, it was perfect, girly, and pink (pictures to follow this week on the amazing details). The weekend was a bit chilly and I was glad so I could wear this long sleeve maxi. I honestly can’t believe I’m five weeks away from being a bride. I don’t think heavily about it because it all makes me very emotional. I can’t wait to give everyone a romantic night and I can’t wait to marry this man…

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{even with his silly mustache, he’s the man I always hoped for but never knew I’d find}

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{pink nails OPI ‘Shorts Story’. Francescas necklace}

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{Jcrew belt}

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{all bracelets from Nordstrom small yellow and blue one is Juicy Couture.}

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{first piece of jewelry Todd ever bought me. From Either Ore jewelers.}

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{dress from Miss Guided. Justin boots. Marc Jacobs clutch.}

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{my best friend Cassie and maid of honor. Biggest and prettiest heart. }

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{the groom popped in to say Hi to the ladies. We couldn’t help but cover his dapper style too. Momentum watch. All Saints Jeans and shoes.}
all photos taken by Radiant Photography
-Chanity.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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While down in Florida I went shopping in down town St petersburg. There were some of the cutest vintage shops I’ve ever walked into and wonderful boutiques with great little finds. I didnt have nearly enough time to pop in all them but I did get some great things in the ones I did.
Our week started out chilly in VA and I was so happy to wake up to 70 degree days again by Tuesday so I could put on my new shorts!

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{bought these lace shorts at All Sewn Up Boutique and my top is from Hallelu}

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{Michael Kors watch. Plastic and gold bracelet both Marc Jacobs. Initial bracelets found at Nordstrom.}

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{black and gold bracelet by Louis Vuitton. Charm bracelet by All Saints Military style from CoCo boutique.}

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{earrings from Apricot Lane}

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{vintage find in st.pete!! $34!}

-Chanity.

When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2

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Over the weekend I was in Florida for my bachlorette shindig with the girls. It was relaxing and amazing and I was sad waking up on Monday back in Va.

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{beach days in Clearwater}

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{BFF/ maid of honor love}

I can’t believe how soon our wedding is coming up! I couldn’t be more excited and calm. My bridal shower is this weekend and Im looking forward to spending time with my family and girlfriends.

-Chanity.

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17

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My nails seem to always say what kind of mood I’ve been in or what colors I’m loving or how frisky I’m being.
I’ve been on the color and a little glitter kick for a year now and I don’t see myself giving it up anytime soon.

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Pink and gold is my choice for the next few days.. Seemed appropriate for my bachlorette weekend in Florida with the girls.

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{picked my colors}

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{painted all but my index}

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{Martha Stewart loose glitter for index finger}

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{paint index with clear coat and put clear coat on rest of nails}

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{sprinkle glitter over clear polish then tap your finger to get rid of excess }

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{pretty}

Martha Stewart has every color loose glitter imaginable at Michaels (this place has quickly become my favorite store) makes getting a manicure a new experience.
Enjoy.
-Chanity.

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever.
—Ephesians 3:20-21

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