movies, baking and a pool party

This past Saturday my husband and I spent at least 7 hours in front of the T.V. We watched "the descendants", "7 psychopaths" and a few episodes of Game of Thrones (such an addicting show). We decided at some point to go to the store for food and get a few things for a cake and cupcakes I was baking for a party the next day. The entire day just flew by SO fast, and besides the baking that I did, I felt like I accomplished nothing.

On Sunday I cleaned and decorated my baked goods before heading to a pool party.
A little tip: short on cake décor or sprinkles, just add some curling ribbon around the cake.

Babe was eager to get in the pool the second we got there. He put on his little arm floaties and started swimming like he just swam the day before (when in reality it has been at least a month and half). I hope he is a natural swimmer and not afraid of the water like me!

My Aunt made the CUTEST power ranger Pinata... all the younger kids looked so cute trying to break it open because they were almost the same height. Babe got in a few good hits and looked so serious while doing so.

 

 

We are definitely trying to enjoy the last few weeks of summer here...

yes, I am slowly facing the fact that it will be over soon.

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diy phone sleeve

I have a hard case cover for my phone but sometimes I feel like it could use some extra protection. Especially when it gets tossed in my purse with my car and work keys. On our recent trip to the fair I had one of those flimsy drawstring backpacks and was SO worried about something happening to it, so I finally decided to make a little phone sleeve.

supplies needed:
vinyl
scrap fabric
embroidery thread and needle

I used plain notebook paper to make a simple template.
I cut the Vinyl to match the template exactly. For the fabric I cut the bottom and 2 sides a tad smaller than the template, and the top 1/4" bigger than the template. Fold over and press the top fabric. Stitch the 2 pieces together and then closed.
This was so quick and easy to make, I wish I would have done it sooner.

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run10.feed10

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I found a 10K that was perfect for me and this weekend I FINALLY registered. I will be doing the Run10Feed10 in my very own neighborhood. The closest event they have to me is in San Francisco but they have a really cool option to run your own route. So you still register and the $ goes towards providing 10 meals and I will receive a cute tote bag.

I'm pretty excited about it because I have slacked off with my running since May/June. I started the training plan (that they provide) 2 weeks ago and can't even handle the long runs on the weekend's, so I definitely need the 7 weeks (maybe more) to make sure I can run that 6+ miles. And guess what.... my husband is going to run it with me! I had this plan in my head that he would be waiting for me at a half way point with water and then also waiting at my finish point (which will be a park with a lake) and we would have a picnic... BUT instead he is running with me! Or ahead of me?! We'll see.

So, I was thinking... since I'm not actually "going" anywhere for this run10 feed10 event, do I still get to buy myself a new cute workout/running outfit? I mean, I have to look good while running in beautiful sunrise right?!

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shopping spree weekend

If you follow me on instagram (ssotelo98) or read my favorites post, you might have noticed that I went a little crazy over Big Lots. But after finding $8 flats last week and seeing all the beauty hauls on instagram, I was determined to find me some amazing beauty steals... and after 2 hours in 2 Big Lots, this is what I got.

After my little Big Lots trip I headed home to an empty house and enjoyed 2 hours of DVR time. Do you know what my favorite thing about Fall is?!!... the new T.V. season. I get SO excited when I see an ad on the side of a bus or a big billboard for a show. It's crazy that I still have episodes of VP Diaries and Revenge in my DVR though, so I need to get on those asap.

Sunday was another day of shopping! I was really hoping to find some good deals on bathing suits but I didn't have very much luck. I did find a really bright neon green bikini top for $5 so I guess I was semi successful. Also, we got really lucky at sears, all of their clearance was an extra 40% off so I got a crop top, beach towel (for my husband), pajama set, swimming trunks and a dress for $11!

So my entire shopping spree weekend cost me a whopping $33 +tax.

I spent the rest of the weekend working on some projects that I can't wait to share.
Has anyone else gotten any amazing deals lately?!

 

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a few favorites

*this week has flown by thanks to the holiday on Monday, definitely loving that it's the weekend already.

*I decided to check out Big Lots during my lunch yesterday and couldn't believe they had really cute, and surprisingly comfy, flats for $8!! I wanted them all but had to resist the urge. I ended up taking home the leopard one's. (Also, I will be hitting up every Big Lots in my area this weekend because if I am lucky, I will find some great Loreal cosmetics right now super cheap. seriously... heard it from Nouveau Cheap and saw it with my own eyes on instagram #BigLots)

*this song is a few months old but I have heard it so many times this week and love it more and more each time... Fitz and the Tantrums - Out of my League

*I got the Sept. Ulta ad and I am SO looking forward to day 7 (Sat. 9/14) of the 21 days of beauty... $10 Butter London polishes! (reg. $15) my favorite!

my collection as of May

 

hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

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i made a tunic... unintentionally

I have had this pretty green jersey fabric sitting around for months. Originally I bought it to make a skirt but I eventually decided I really wanted to make a dress. I should have stuck to my original plan for a skirt because a dress... this particular dress, was way beyond my beginner skills and my "dress" ended up being a long tunic.

 earrings: violet bella // tunic: made by me // leggings: kohls // boots: old navy

 

 

I didn't get a great picture of the front but it has a sort of "wrap" skirt effect, with rounded sides. The mistake I made was that I didn't overlap the ends enough and because it is rounded, it is way too short. It should have had (at least) an 8" overlap but for some strange reason I only did 2"! Other than that I think I did a pretty good job. I definitely need to have a much simpler pattern for my next dress, oh yeah... another mistake I made... no pattern! I'm just that good (or not).

 

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l.a. county fair

This past weekend was HOT. But we already had plans to head to the fair opening weekend... when it was only $1 to get in! Babe was excited the day before but of course tried his best to make it "seem" like whatever the day of. He acted shy around my husband's cousin and fiancé the first few hours and didn't want me taking any picture's of him.

Eventually though... it was hard for him to hide his happiness. This was the last ride he went on before we all shared devoured a huge strawberry funnel cake with ice cream and headed home.

It's funny how I keep reading about the "end of summer" when It's still well in the high 90"s and even 100's here. But today I noticed something... it started getting dark at 7:00pm! The end of summer really Is near and looks like we are ending it pretty well.

 

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