Containing Hints

Do you ever feel confused or torn over making decisions? Are there times you just wish there was a sign or a message for you to do something, a shining beacon of light to guide you in the right direction? Someone people find their direction in religion, in politics or through others guidance.

I found my light at the Container Store website.

As I was doing some research for my post this morning, which was going to be on organizing and moving ideas. But instead I was bombarded with, "Ships Ahoy! Tips for Going on a Cruise." You're probably thinking, so what, who doesn't want to go on a vacation?!

But I was contemplating Working on a cruise ship for this upcoming holiday season with the boyfriend. So if my scholarship offer falls through from U of Virginia, then I may just have to find me some employment on a cruise line in the future. If not...we were still planning on taking a short trip to the Caribbean this Winter so either way. There's my sign, thank you Container Store!

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Organized packing is a MUST on a cruise with the lack of space in each cabin. I always find packing all my tolietries is difficult...not with these Capri train cases.

Capri Train Case: on Sale $12.99

And lets not forget fashion:
Everyone needs a light, tropical dress for the voyage at sea. How about this silk blend tulle dress?

Alexander McQueen $2739 on sale from $5476
(I know...far fetched...but a girl can dream!?)

And who want's pre-mature wrinkles? Keep those peepers covered from the hot Caribbean sun with these over-sized, chic shades from Marc Jacobs.


Pretty sure I'm Dying for these in Ivory! Only $77.99 instead of $145 on Bestbuyeyewear.com

And being 5'10", although I love me a fabulous pair of heels...on a boat and beach, I pine for some comfy, chic flats. These simple, colorful Joseph Griffin Sandals will do from Piperlime.


$115 on Piperlime

R.I.P Daisy Marc Jacobs

Eulogy to My Daisy by Marc Jacobs Perfume:
You were a magnificent fragrance.
I could always count on you to keep me smelling, well, like a daisy.
I can't tell you how many compliments you helped me pull in.
Lets not forget how cute you were as a bottle. Your little white flower cap.
Although I always keep a variety of scents, secretly you were always my little favorite.
It was so sad to see you go, in such a tragic way.
Although the separation from you will be tough, I still have my Coach Signature to be my support.
I hope you have found your way to perfume evaporation heaven and have a fabulous great-smelling time. Kisses!

Thinking I'm crazy? I may be a little bit, but I also have a keen sense of humor. Ok, here is the story that I'm hoping will thoroughly entertain all you ladies out there (because it could happen to you)
Here it goes:
I'm in the process of moving out of my apartment, into my boyfriend's, I'm sick of moving so the process is going Verrrry slow. Since we were going on a trip to B-Ham for a few days I wanted some more of my clothes. I head to the apartment and of course bringing along my four year old of a boyfriend who has NOOO patience for things like this what-so-ever (bless his heart though because he was so helpful with the big kitchen box) Well as I'm feverishly packing things away, I through a load of bathroom stuff into a very cute V.S. box I'd save from a gift. In this sexy box is ironically where I keep my stash of tampons.
In this box I also place my Daisy perfume. (Are you catching on to where this is going?)
So As I cram the contents of my room into a suitcase the size of golden retriver I didn't put much thought into my packing strategy. And so it goes, when I open up my suitcase and began unpacking I came along my VS box, which was perfect since I'm was about to be graced with mother natures' monthly gift. Unfortunately, well, lets just say that all my tampons had become pre-scented with a $60 fragrance and My Daisy was out of commission.
And once again my four year old chimes in, "Did they all puff up!!?? I heard that's what they do, but I've never seen one?" All I could do was laugh, and bid a farewell to my favorite fragrance.
Oh for the love of men, tampons, and the waste of a fabulous perfume, and why life's to short to be saddned by any of those things.