It's almost here...

 

Disclaimer:  Bluetique does not support one religion over the other but supports holiday spirit at the highest!  We love hot chocolate, building snowmen and warm fires enjoyed with friends.  With that said..

 

 

I, personally, have been listening to Christmas music since before Halloween and this has absolutely nothing with my faith (or lack there of) but simply with the underlying cheer that resonates within the simple Christmas Pandora station.  Absolute bliss.  Needless to say, I have already been looking into what gift to give my mother and what I will be wearing to our Christmas Eve party.  While these are just minor details in the big scheme of the holiday season which is run on love and thankfulness...a little décor and ambiance never ever hurt anyone.  One of my favorite parts of the season is the countdown.  You guessed it- advent calendars.  My brother and I used to fight over who got to open what days because..well..chocolate..duh.  So here are a few options out there for those of you who just can't stand it any longer. 

 

1.  By Luciana

 

2.  Martha Stewart

 

3.  The Papery Nook

 

Around the Town

Tomorrow is Friday, y'all and we can't wait for it! It looks like it's going to be a super fun and jam packed weekend in Lexington, lots of things happening here. We'll have to give ya an update Monday of all the fun things we did, but until then, here are a few instagram pics from last weekend!

Some of the Bluetique girls got to hang last Friday, and we had a ball. While E took in the sights of the pumpkins at transy and Whit played with her pup, Fanny. Elise made a yummy pie and we hope she shares the recipe soon. Finally, Hunter and Leslie celebrated a recent engagement! Doesn't the bride look beautiful?!

Pretty fun weekend to top, but I think we can do it.

Happy almost Friday to all of you bluetique girls out there!!

Tell us, do y'all have any fun plans for the weekend?

Gone With the Wind

Call me crazy, but around this time every year I watch Gone With the Wind. It's my all time favorite..I start daydreaming about Miss. O'Hara's outfits and of course, we can't forget about the infamous Rhett Butler. 

After I watched my DVD for the thousandth time, I got to thinking about southern sayings and terminology, it made me remember that fabulous book I read in high school called G.R.I.T.S. it's an acronym for girls raised in the south, my sixteen year old self about died when I found out about this book. If you haven't read it, I highly suggest you do.

Being a southern gal myself, I became even more interested in sayings and recently found this article from Business Insider. Basically, it is a list of "southern sayings" and what they mean. I have to say, there were a few on there that I'd never heard of either. They gave us a laugh, here are some of our favorites:

-"madder than a wet hen." (one of my momma's favorites, too)

-"we're living in high cotton."

-"That thing is all catawampus."

and my personal favorite:

"Bless your heart."

So tell me, are you from the south; it doesn't matter if you are or aren't, what's your favorite southern saying?

Ready For A Getaway ( Or Just A Long Weekend)

Just wanted to let yall know a little secret...I LOVE Weekender bags.  And this one (obviously) is one of my favorites.  I love the extra large handles, the shoulder strap (for carrying the heaviness when it comes to me overpacking) and the classic design of this bag.  On my personal wish list, the grey weekender bag with a monogram in cream or blue.

find your fave combo, here

Currently Pinning

Now that Halloween is over and done with, I just can't help myself to think about the upcoming holidays. I know, I know, it's a little early but I just can't stop daydreaming about the abundance of friends and family arriving throughout the coming months. Think about it.. the food, the wine and all of your family gathered in the kitchen. What a joyous and special time. So I spent the weekend on Pinterest, pinning away on my holiday boards. Below you'll find a few of my favorites. 

The perfect wrap for your Thanksgiving day hostess

Celebratory champagne is a must

Who doesn't love a Fitzgerald quote?

A magical sidewalk to boost your holiday spirit

The ideal situation for the holidays...who doesn't want a white Christmas?

So tell me, what have you been pinning..what are you most excited about for the holidays??

Motivational Monday (Crocs Edition)

Sometimes it's just too hard to be motivated on Mondays. When we saw this Instagram post from our Lexington Manager, Jaci, it was just too good not to re-post. No offense to chef Mario Batali or any other Croc-loving professionals (we didn't really find any others)...

but may we suggest a neutral ankle bootie over a clunky-orange-dimpled-foam clog to start off your week. Sometimes when you feel your most sluggish and lazy (e.g. any Monday), it's best dress like it's Friday. So put on that red lipstick and those happy heels, and try to work it like it's the weekend! 

We said "try" to work it. Don't be too ambitious! Click here for some fashionable, but functional shoes for your Monday.

A Kentucky Engagement

We are so excited for one of our favorites, Paige, who was engaged over the summer! Her engagement pictures have finally come from the photographer and as always, she looks fabulous. Paige picked some sweet pieces from Bluetique to wear for these memorable moments and we think she nailed it. Below you'll find a few of our favorites that Paige shared with us. Check em out!

Congratulations to Paige and Kevin, we love you!!