Trendy Tuesday

It rained today :( But a break from the extreme hot is a nice change of pace. Here is the outfit that i picked for today...

I wouldn't consider this "high fashion" but it is for sure more on the side of upscale fashion.

It is funny how people give you odd looks while shooting pictures. Even when i'm at a restaurant and the presentation of food is so great, i take a picture. Well it is the same with people and their outfits. If you take the time to present yourself, why not capture it?

It is so fun how a pair of heels can just make you feel happy. I love love love heels. I never realized how much of a "girly girl" i am until i started really looking at my wardrobe.

Sometimes i feel like a hypocrite. Don't get me wrong i am happy and care free in my everyday life. But lately it seems the smallest things have been making me angry. A pile of clothes sitting somewhere i don't want them, a pen mark on my shirt, someone sneezing... I think i have been somewhat stressed because of the fact i am freaking out that summer is over half way done.

Whats the point of me being angry? It makes me feel worse.. my fiance suffers my grumpy moods, my friends deal with me not enjoying silly little things. I need to work on not being so stubborn, and letting the little things go.. But how do i do that? How do you guys do that?

Take a deep breath and just say to yourself, its not that bad....

I used more black and white images today due to the lack of sun. Also, because i am realizing things are more a shade of gray. Not everything is black or white. There is no reason i can't be annoyed about something, and still enjoy my day. It doesn't have to be one or the other.

Strange how the weather and my outfits seem to correlate with my mood. I don't intentionally pick them based on my mood. I just keep trying things on until i feel it looks good.

You should do the same- who cares how it really looks, how do you feel in it?

BBQ-ing and working tonight. Enjoy the evening ya'll :)

(The one with the engagement party.)

Hit play, read, and enjoy.



Yesterday, July 9th was our engagement party! On Friday my mom and i met up with nicks' mom and got all the food and decorations and prepped the house.

I struggled keeping the balloons untangled due to the wind.

Most of the day went smooth, then towards the ending we were forgetting little things like frames, and mayo. But the 3 of us were very motivated and got it all done in a timely manner..

We of course had to take a break for lunch :) So we went to Baker Square

Then it was back to work prepping the food.

Got home about 730 and ate an ice cream sandwich with my dad and watched resevoir dogs...and by saying watched i mean- we both fell asleep.

On Friday me and mom got up earlier and i treated her to a pedicure for all the hard work she has put into the party- and i got a manicure. Which i chipped 4 hours later while setting up tables. :(

Driving to the party- a little nervous, but mostly excited. It is a lot of work to introduce people, and remember how one is related to the other.

It was almost a test of how well i knew Nick's family. But we did great and he was right there with me the whole time; which is the most comforting feeling. I don't get nervous in situations like that if he is around.

Trying to figure out the best method to get the table clothes on...it was so windy. How many people does it take to cover a table?

Baby pictures/Engagement pictures/Gift table

We had a slight set back...if a box says beef patties on it, most people would assume its a hamburger. Well, after grilling up these beef patties, they were still very white, and the texture was horrible. Upon reading the ingredients; {beef heart, soy, vegetable filler etc} thankfully it was still 15 min. till the party was going to start so nicks' mom and aunt ran to the store and bought 75 more hamburger patties. Real ones this time.

live and learn right?

Delicious cake that Sue got for us :) It all got eaten. YUM!

Future Mr.& Mrs.Hattling

Lovely ladies of the wedding party:

(minus meg)

Handsome groom/groomsmen

(minus cody)

Whole Wedding Party. You are looking at my favorite people, people that mean the world to me. This is my world.

Maid of Honor

Maid of Honor

It was a wonderful day of enjoying food, one anothers' company and yard games...what more could you ask for on a saturday? The house work will always be there, the laundry can get done on sunday, and the dishes won't break if they aren't washed within 24 hours. Put it all on hold. And enjoy simple things.

Rough game of bocce ball for the best man

Starting to clean up..

It was such a beautiful day. Laughter, tears of joy, and celebrating with my family. I feel like i'm about to burst from happiness. And the thing is- it was beautiful, not perfect. Nick and I had matching pimples on our noses, the centerpiece flowers died from the heat, we ran out of hot dogs and plates, and i had a headache from squinting in the sun and smiling.

It is a day that i will never forget.

Opening gifts at the end of the evening.

Nick and I are so thankful that we have such loving families and friends and that they support us. That is truly the greatest gift I could ever receive.

Wedding Party v.2 [CSP]

Meet My Wedding Party

First thing is first. "Where did you get those knee pads?"

I met Carrie in 6th grade, at a volleyball meeting. She had a different brand of knee pads than all the other girls (she didn't get the memo since she was home schooled). So i asked her, kind of half making fun of her.

She has always been not afraid to stand out and be her own person.

Now unlike my other maid of honor Jill, Carrie actually played sports. We played volleyball, basketball, softball, dance, and were in the drama/ school plays together from 6th grade till we graduated.

Lets just say we always seemed to be the odd ones out, but i know that we had the most fun of anybody.

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Here are some facts about Carrie:
-she was home schooled
-she has the deepest passion for music and God than anyone i've ever known
-she has 1 tattoo
-she just spent an entire semester in Australia
-she bought a bright red electric guitar
-she considers clothing a form of art
-{she use to have a fake lip ring}- now she has a real one, and a nose ring as well
-she claims to be organized, but i don't know what color the carpet in her room is, since its always covered in clothes.
-she loves garage sale-ing and vintage sales.

Faithful.

Faithful. Describes Carrie perfectly. Even when i went to college 4 hours away, even when i would bicker with her about pointless things, or when i disagreed about a boy situation, or when i fell away from God- she was there. She is so faithful to our friendship. She has pulled me up when i was at my all time low, and she is there to be happy with me when i'm at my all time high.

Carrie has such a beautiful heart. Truly beautiful. We have the best talks about life, love, hurt, politics, government, death, religion. We keep each other grounded. She is the kind of friend every girl wishes they had.

We were made to be friends. I wouldn't be who i am without her.

Ever since 7th grade, its been me, carrie and jill. The 3 of us complete each other. We all have our strong points, and our downfalls. We are all so similar, yet different.

For everyone that is confused that i have 2 maids of honor..Be confused i guess. Because i refuse to get married if i can't have my 2 best friends in this whole world, up there with me with the title of maid of honor.

How lucky am i? I am worthy enough to have 2 maid of honors.

With us three running this wedding...its going to be the wedding of the century.
Pssh Kate Middleton and Prince William got nothing on us :)

Oldy pics.-
do you ever think when looking back at old pictures....what the hell was i thinking? yep i know that feeling too...

Too many memories, traditions to talk about. Just know these 2 girls are my best friends, my sisters, and my maids of honor.


Love,
Marissa

(Coffee Shops, Upscale Salons & Dinner)

I am exhausted. Had a very busy day. I spent the night last night at jills' place. Got up early and had coffee and an apple fritter donut :) mmm

at this cute place

Then i went shopping at uptown and got a dress for my engagement party. The girls at the store were so helpful, and so excited for me. They kept bringing me different colors and dresses. You'll have to check back in for pictures of it on Sunday :)

I get a call from Jill and she asked me to be her hair model. Of course i jumped on the oppurtunity. A high scale salon in up town, for a free hair style, head/shoulder massage. Mini spa sesh.

After the hair salon, i went to the mall to look for some shoes for nick. All he has is tennis shoes or flip flops. Sorry, but he is too cute to wear flip flops to our engagement party. So lucky him, i found a pair of navy blue canvas steve maddens' on sale.

I love them, and i know he will too! It is so odd actually enjoying buying something for something else.

THEN after the mall, i headed over to see my old roommate Lauren.

We had a great lunch on lake minnetonka, and caught up on life. It is comforting to know that you don't need to constantly talk to your friends everyday, to assure that you are indeed friends. I haven't talked to lauren in 2 months and when we had lunch and it felt like just the other day i had seen her. Thats how you know who your life long friends will be.

{Summmma Salad}

Off for a sunset photo shoot with mah other maid of honor miss carrie. Look for episode 2 of wedding party coming up tomorrow!

Love,
Marissa

Mah June Favorites

Front Row
-NYC Bronzer: Since i do wear sunscreen on my face when i am outside tanning, my face never gets as much color as my body. So this product works great to enhance the color of my face and give it that sun kissed look.

-Aveda Eye Definer: The color is sepia. I love all aveda products, but i only allow myself to splurge hear or there. I love organic makeup, no parabens, or preservatives, or color dyes. I can feel great about wearing it. Especially since it is so close to my eye. It just defines around the eye, without having that black raccoon look.

-Revlon Liquid Eyeliner: I always loved the way liquid eyeliner looked. But i can't seem to keep my line even. This was my solution. It is like a pen, almost like a sharpie. Waterproof, so it stays on through the summer sweat and tears.

-Nyx Eye Color: This color is strawberry milk. I use it in the corner of my eyes to give it a little glitter. Using light colors such as light pink, or white in the corner of your eye makes them appear bigger *beauty tip* by m.m.

-Sephora Bronzer Brush: I got this when i was in California. I normally wouldn't spend 30 dollars on a makeup brush, but i use bronzer almost everyday, i decided it was okay if it was the one brush i treated myself too :)

Back Row
-Lorel Eye Shadow: Color is gilded gold. I don't like bright colors during the summer. Neutral, sheer, and natural is how i describe my summer makeup.

-Elf Color Stick: In golden peach. I just dab a little onto the point of my cheek bone to make them pop. I don't wear pink blush in the summer, because my face is usually already rosey from the heat.

-Wet n Wild Mega Eyes: Color cafe I use this on the upper part of my eye lid just under the brow. It is a very subtle color and matches any outfit i wear. For day time wear i just use a little, but if i am going out i will darken it up.

So there you have it folks! My favorite makeup products for the month of June. I am excited to try out more for the month of July!. I am really enjoying organic makeup. So we'll see what deals i can find.

I work tonight, then heading to the cities to stay at a friends apartment downtown. So excited to get shopping for all my engagement party things on friday. This is the day the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad.

PS- if your looking for an amazing new nail polish, i am obsessed with Butter London. So many great colors, and clever names. Excellent quality.

My favorite color right now is Rosie Lee.

Happy Day to you all :D

Trendy Tuesday

So today was cloudy, and about 70. Aka, perfect capri and cute top day. It always seems that in the winter i miss wearing shorts, and in the summer i miss wearing jeans.

I lucked out and got to wear my "Cigarette" jeans.

This kind of shirt makes me want to wear my hair up.
It shows off the scrunching stitching of the shoulders, and compliments the collar bone. Also known as the medial clavicular notch.

It is a super comfortable outfit. Perfect for running around on a cloudy day. Wearing this outfit with black canvas shoes rather than flip flops dolls it up. Plus canvas shoes and no socks is a cute look with most outfits. {Even though my mom says never to wear shoes with out socks}

Everyday is not a fashion show. Feeling good about what you're wearing is the important thing.

Feel good, look good.

July 4th and Mid day foolery.

Here are some pictures from July 4th :)

Heading out ore yonder to Wisconsin.

He was soups excited for the fireworks.

People watched for 1.5 hours. (and of course silently mocked them)

Our mid day tom foolery this beautiful Tuesday, consisted of eating at a cafe on the levee, on the miss is sip ee rivaa. And of course a moped ride.

mm the catch of the day.

He couldn't help but treat me to ice cwweaam after :)

PS- i am double posting today. Trendy Tuesday is yet to come. So stop freaking out!.

Just a simple cloudy tuesday afternoon, hanging out with my man. Off to the gym, and studio.

Stay tuned in.

{tuned in...radio...transistor radio.} wah-la

I need to say i need you.

*Hit play, then read.

Today has made me realize how much we need God. He is eternal life. Eternal happiness and peace. He makes our paths straight. He will guide me home.

But God doesn't need us. He wants our love yes, but he doesn't need it. This post is about a very uncomfortable experience with death i had today.

I was confirmed almost 5 years ago, and one of the 7 gifts we recieve through this sacrament is fear of the lord. Today i felt that gift. I am fearful that if i stray from him, my life won't seem to have a purpose. 1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

Today was very difficult for me...

A resident died next to me at the lunch table. I know no one wants to talk about death because it is scary. It is. I leaned over, noticed her chest wasn't rising, grabbed her wrist instantly. Felt no pulse. I called for the nurse, after listening to her heart with a stethoscope, she just simply said, "She is gone."

It is such a humbling experience. A 21 year old girl, closing the eyes of a 96 year old women for the last time. I felt sad, honored, and glad she is in a better place.

Who am i to question God? And think to myself why doesn't he take us sooner, before the suffering begins?

I had to excuse myself multiple times during the day, so that i didn't cry in front of the other residents. That is what is most difficult for me. Just going on with my day. I do have a mourning period. Obviously it is longer for my loved ones. But even so with my residents. They are like family. I spend all day, almost everyday with them.

I have different feelings. I go up and down. I get sad. Then i get nervous. And now i'm thinking.
'That women had a beautiful long life. Why am i sad?" I grieve for the her family. I am sad knowing others are sad. I must work on having empathy, not sympathy.

Today was difficult yes. But death is a part of life. And her death is now a part of my life. Her body is gone but her spirit is in the hands of the lord.

It is interesting to me how much of an impact people can make on anothers life....without even knowing it.

What impact have i made on people? Was it good? Was i having a bad day and impacted someones life negatively? This week i am going to focus on random acts of kindness.

Paying for someone behind you in the drive through etc.

And i need to say and acknowledge, that i need God, in my life. Actively in my life, through prayer, my actions and sacrifices, and leading by example. 

Happy July 4th. I hope everyone is spending the day with the ones that mean most to them.

God gives, and God takes.

Soapbox

This is my first soapbox episode- i apologize that it is 5 minutes long. I will work on making them like 3 min. from now on. :)

Laundry and No make up

My morning consisted of waking up a little under the weather from last nights festivities.

My laundry has been piling up- and i found the motivation this morning to put in a load.

It was nice having a clean fresh face. Especially if i go to the beach later. I have been appreciating other girls who wear minimal make up. I believe make up shouldn't cover up flaws such as freckles and moles- rather accentuate them.

My most favorite product is mascara. Since i do have somewhat large eyes i like to play up that feature.

I even did the dishes in the sink! And they weren't even mine :) I really must be growing up. I would rather i just do them instead of have them sit in the sink all weekend and won't be done by there rightful owners till Tuesday. I would be the one to suffer by having to look at them everytime i walked by.

So that is what my morning consisted of :) Now off to the beach. And then getting a DQ crunch cone :)

Stay cool in the heat loves.