Five On Friday & Friday Favourites!

Sup Friday.

I'm linking up with Darci,  April, Christina, Natasha and all the girls for another Five on Friday! Also, linking up for Meet @ The Barre's Friday Favourites.

1. This gorgeous dress

I am apparently all talk when it comes to slowing down the shopping train wreck that was April (and March, if we're being honest). Kristina bought this dress in April and I hardcore head over heels fell in lurve (ew - did you ever spell it like that as a teen? I totally did..) immediately, and I bought it. I hope it is as gorgeous in person. But free returns, holla. Now, can someone invite me to their wedding cause I don't have anywhere to wear it!

here

2. Derbbbby.

I may have mentioned this pretty much every single day but TOMORROW is Derby. And I am EXCITED. ALL THE CAPS. Our guests arrive today, and I am super pumped and simultaneously freaking out. What do you do with guests??

3. Bikini's don't count as shopping right? Because it's basically underwear, right?

I like #3 but in #4's print - I don't like #4's bottoms. But #5 is kinda cute too... I don't have much up top, and I don't like prancing around the pool with a push up that looks unnatural (which, lets face it, is all the push ups). I feel like the little bralette top would be flattering and cute.. or maybe that's because it looks that way on a model.

one / two / three / four / five

4. Forever 21.

I bought 6 things from Forever 21 and one- one!- of them is keepable. Boo. 

keepable tank / am i a crop or am i normal length floral tank / skirt /
the worlds most awesome & cheap bra /
super cute maxis for super cute average height peeps

I ordered the bra that Amanda raved about - and it was too big, but I absolutely see it's potential as awesome-ness and I am going to order in a smaller size. The maxi dresses were too short and too huggy, and the skirt was not cute on me. One of the tanks was like a mix between a crop and a normal tank, like it couldn't make up its mind. I kept the blue tank, which is shorter than a normal tank and super flowy, so great to eat all the food very flattering. And I dig the colour.

But, now I have to trek to an actual store for a refund and IDONTWANTTO. Also, because I got a discount on one of the dresses (like $2) it's final sale! wtf. I'm gonna try and sweet talk / beg my way to get my $8 back. #firstworldproblems 

5. Chicago help please.

I know lots of you have been to / live in this awesome place. I have been once, about 5 years ago, on my own. KC and I are going for our anniversary and I want suggestions for a fancy-ish dinner place. I say fancy-ish, because we aren't rich and KC will dress up as far as shorts + a polo (I wish I were joking, but that is absolutely what he is wearing tomorrow), maybe I can convince him to wear jeans because its dinner, but it will be hot and whatnot.

So, a step up from Olive Garden but nothing 5 star or 5 figures. Lol. Any one? Help a girl (who just wants to go out and be fancy and maybe wear my new dress) out! I'll love ya 4eva.

Favourites, Favourites, Favourites! This my favourite part, no lie.

Favourite Recipe

Yes, this is absolutely darn tooten a recipe. The official drink of the KY Oaks (which is today!) is a Grey Goose Oaks Lily and you even get a fancy glass (see below) for your trouble - pretty sure these glasses are like $1 at Wally world after Derby, but whatevs.

I just said wally world. I'm turning into my mother in law. help.

1 oz. GREY GOOSE® Vodka
1 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
3 oz. Cranberry Juice
Splash of Triple Sec 

The official KY Derby drink is the Mint Julep, but I will be drinking the Lily's all day, cause I like my sweet and fruity and not bourbon-y and I know, how un-kentuckian of me. I may also bring a little something something in my purse to save some money, honey. Don't tell security, k?

this is just a glass, and its last years. but you get the idea.

Favourite Song

I have been jamming to the oldies, pretending I'm all young and stuff. I am 100% certain none of you will know this, but this is what us weirdos over the pond listened to many moons ago. Jk, I don't think anyone besides me listened to it but you should. It's kinda horribleyawesome.

And if you watch Doctor Who - yep, that's our girl Rose.

Favourite Blog

Liz @ Fitness Blondie gets the honour today. She's gorgeous, funny and real. Love her posts and I have learned tons just this week alone. Seriously,  literally printed 2 of her posts to take with me to the gym. No shame.

Favourite Quote

preach

Favourite Outfit

I want all of this.

Actually I just really want a white and red striped long sleeve (or 3/4 sleeve) top. Considering my obsession for stripes, I can't believe I don't have one yet. Have you seen one that is not over $30, preferably not over $20? I wannnnnttt one.

sauce (cause with my accent, source is... yeah never mind)

Favourite Workout

Besides the ideas I got from Liz, I love the girls from tone it up, and this workout kicked my booty the other day.

Favourite Funnies

If you like Disney and the inappropriate, click here. Don't worry, its like almost G rated.

Have a fabulous weekend peeps. I apologise (not really) for clearly thinking I got hit with the funny stick today. I'm high on half day and excited for the weekend! Peace out, A town.