H&M is now open in Buffalo, NY

FINALLY! I was getting so tired of driving to Greece, NY just to get to the closest H&M store. The grand opening was Thursday July 7th, unfortunately I couldn't make it, but I did go check it out the following Saturday and I must say I had a ball. Located on the first floor of the Galleria Mall near Victoria's Secret, you couldn't help but be drawn to the store with the sounds of the live DJ! The only thing missing was snacks, lol, just kidding. But the live DJ was a great touch, it really made me want to stay longer and inspect every inch of the sales racks from the back to the front (shopaholic language). I bought a dress, really cute orange wrap around belt, a floral shirt and some cute shorts.

Here's my cute floral top and wrap belt, I can't wait to wear my purchases :) I guess H&M will be added to the list of stores when I hit the Galleria Mall!

Live, Laugh and Just Be Happy

Are you living or just simply existing?

I was watching one of my favorite movies last night "The Family that Preys" and that question was made towards the end. For some reason last night, it really stuck out in my head. Everyday we tend to get caught up in routines and schedules that most of us are not even aware of. Get up, shut the alarm off, drop the kids off at school/camp, go to work....get off work, pick up the kids, cook dinner, go to bed. I mean I'm sure there are things done in between that, but this seems to be the basic consensus of when asked, "what's your day like on a daily basis", myself included. I feel like I've wasted so many years being afraid to put my feet in the water instead of jumping right in and experiencing life. Always planning and researching, I tend to talk myself out of things before I even do them because of fear by asking who, what, when, why and how, too many times. I'm tired of that now, tired of watching others do exactly what I want to do, Live, Laugh and Just Be Happy. A while back I decided I don't want to simply exist, I want to live life to the fullest. I want to experience all that life has to offer, the good and the bad. I want to accomplish all my goals and cross off the many items I have on my bucket list. One day at a time, I'm doing just that; what I want and living by my own rules, doing what makes me happy. Maybe I'm selfish but so what, I'm finally happy and finally living.

Chan Luu Bracelets - 15% off!

I am reposting this from an email I received, so I am passing the savings on to all my fellow bracelet lovers!! Enjoy and happy shopping!

What better way to accessorize all those cute Summer fashions than with Chan Luu bracelets from TheHipChick.com! Now until June 30th get 15% Off as many Chan Luu bracelets as you want. Use coupon code: Chanluu.

Chan Luu, a designer of fine fashion jewelry and accessories, has had her pieces featured in Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Harper Bazaar and InStyle. Celebrities love Chan Luu designs and they have been spotted on Jennifer Aniston, Mischa Barton, Sandra Bullock, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore and Janet Jackson-just to name a few. Chan uses hand cut semi-precious stones, beads, and colored fresh water pearls. Chan Luu's trademark is her artistic skill in combining unusual forms with beautiful colors to create truly striking pieces which set the trend in fashion jewelry.

And the Winner Is....

Thank you to all of you that participated in my contest "What's Your Theme Song?" It's nice to know I'm not the only one that walks around with a theme song in their head, lol. Since I liked all of your answers it would only be fair to go to random.org to generate a winner fairly. Each of you that did all 3 required tasks were assigned a number in order with whoever posted first and I put those number's in the generator:


1) Miss Missick
2) A.Chanel H.Craig
3) Jamie
4) pbkup
5) Lauren Luna LTD
6) yvesbrownmcclain
7) mcjunkie
8) pat



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THE LUCKY WINNER IS JAMIE!!! Congrats Jamie!!! 


Again thanks everyone for posting, tweeting and signing up to my email!! Stay tuned for more giveaways and also, my Candy Coated Bag boutique re-design is almost finished!!