…what more does a girl need?
Although the mere company of others is at the top of my list, I’ve got to say that food, clothes, and romance are some of life’s necessities. Wouldn’t you agree? And since company wasn’t exactly the highlight of my weekend, I’m glad that there were enough of the other three to make up for that.
Taking a backwards approach to the title of this post…no, Mr. Right didn’t make his debut in my life over the past couple of days. Instead, the “romance” I witnessed was only through a movie so conveniently called The Romantics.
Oddly enough, I’d rate the romance in this film as a paltry 4. It was a decent enough movie and the acting was good, though, so the rental wasn’t entirely a waste.
On to the clothes. Like many of you may have experienced, Friday’s the weather was warm enough to sport *gasp* short sleeves!
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(Can we just assess how creepy my hand looks? K cool.)
As if that were not thrilling enough, yesterday I did something that I rarely get to do anymore; I shopped until I (just nearly) dropped. Walking around the mall for hours at a time is definitely something you have to be in the mood for, but boy was I in the mood. It. was. awesome.
Thankfully I didn’t spend too much money and walked away with purchases from just two of my favorite stores.
As for the food over the past couple of days, I branched out just a tad from my normal eats. For example, instead of digging into a jar of peanut butter, I whipped together a small batch of homemade cashew butter.
All I did was throw about 1.5 servings of raw cashews into the food processor for just shy of a minute. Then I added a drizzle of almond milk to smooth it out a bit. The result was thick, buttery, and insanely good.
Also on the food-genda: an impulsive purchase of gluten free Cherry Almond Streusel Muffins.
Bomb.
Side note: I’m not really sure what it is about gluten free products that I’m so drawn too. It is because I subconsciously think that they’re “healthier” than a gluten-present version? Or because mostly all of the gluten free products I’ve tried have had a deliciously unique texture and taste? I think it’s a little bit of both.
But who cares about that, right? What I really want to know is…
When is the last time you went shopping? What did you get??
AH i NEED/WANT to go shopping.. minus the NEED part… an di have gift vouchers!! but im waiting until… THE SUMMER— i know. crazy
im eating cashew buttah as I TYPE
I went with a friend of mine! Dominate H&M
I know you post songs every now and then of music you like to listen to while working out… I discovered ‘Feelings Gone’ by Basement Jaxx and love it! Hope you do, too!
Oh, thanks!! I’ll definitely have to check out that song
It has been wayyy too long since I have gone shopping. I think the last thing I bought was a pair of new yoga pants. Right now on my wish list is a new pair of sunglasses and a new bag.
I have to be in a shopping mode to go all day too and enjoy! Lately I have not because of the cold weather but I have a feeling very son I will be ; )
Love the top you have on here, very cute!
Oh that muffin looks amazing!!!!!! Glad you had a great weekend Gracie : )
Thursday I went to an outdoor mall to use a buy one get one free coupon from Yankee Candle. Love!
I like gluten-free bread because I think the dough is chewier, and I am all about the chew!
Yes, I think I’m drawn to the chew-factor too!
Girl, that shirt is amaaaazing. I want it!
I love gluten-free products. I’ve realized that my body doesn’t like a lot of gluten, so I mix it up. I’m in love with millet bread, especially.
I can’t even remember the last time I went shopping for clothes. That’s really sad.
Lol neither can I
I do remember the last time i did groceries haha
I cannot even tell you the last time I went shopping for clothes for myself. At least a year ago. Sad, huh.
SO WEIRD. I rented that movie yesterday-I couldn’t even finish it because I thought it was terrible!!
Your outfit is adorable, I absolutely LOVE your style!
hehe yeah, I can see why you wouldn’t like the movie. It definitely wasn’t as good as I hoped it would be!
There is something about gluten-free products that draws me in as well…I’m not sure what it is either since I definately don’t follow a gluten-free diet!
Food = my most necessary necessity. But obvs I would not turn down an opportunity to shop at urban! It has been way too long since I have gone shopping, I need to get some springy clothes!
I think GF products are intriguing because they always taste slightly different from the regular kind, even if they’re still awesome. It’s like a variation of a muffin or bread, instead of what we’re used to. I love my gluten, but hey, I don’t mind trying new tasty stuff!!
I did the SAME thing with some almonds last night! Tossed one to many into the blender and thinned out with maple syrup and milk. I thought people would think I was weird adding milk to smooth it out, but it was insanely good
I went up to Portland to go shopping with some of my girl friends. I immediately hit up Norstrom! I’m slightly obsessed. We did our damage then moved onto the cheaper Forever 21 and H&M. I got a lot of cardigans and accessories for spring
Love the outfit Gracie. I’m rocking an off the shoulder shirt today too!
I haven’t been shopping since January, but I definitely think a trip to the mall is going to be needed soon. And, by the way, those muffins sound amazing.
I haven’t been on a shop-till-you-drop outting for while, but I did do some damage at Target a few weeks ago. I know Target isn’t a top of the line designer place, but MAN, I love it
LOVE Target!! Definitely one of my favorite places to shop. I haven’t been there in months, though
I honestly don’t remember the last time I went shopping… I HATE it. Well, clothes shopping that is. I went to an indoor yardsale a few weeks ago and did some antique-flea market type shopping. LOVE doing that.
Also, the muffin looks great! I should try some gluten free stuff to see how it tastes…
No lie - I just laughed so hard at your “assess my hand here” comment — haha. Looks like you had a great day/weekend
Keep up the great positive energy girl!
LOl I was looking at your hand in the left picture thinking ‘how is that creepy? I don’t et it!’ THEN I saw the…claw (?) and realised
1 jumper, 1 cape, 1 cardigan, all reduced in the sale 
I’m so proud!
I went shopping today
Sometimes that’s all I need, a whole day of shopping. But i agree, you really have to be in the mood ! But it’s so nice. You just stop in every shop and you look, look, look, until your feet hurts
AHH!
and those muffins, the word cherry is enough. Must be delicious!
I went shopping on Friday and I bought adorable flower sandals at DSW and a navy and cream striped dress from Forever 21
Yay spring clothes!
I went to Old Navy today, where I haven’t been in FOREVER, and found some great spring finds!!
I went shopping at TJ Maxx this weekend. Walked out with a Kettle Bell and two wicking workout shirts for 30 bucks. I call that a steal.
I buy gym clothes. That is all.
I wanna look cute at the gym.
I so can’t wait till my next shopping spree! You look totally cute by the way
It’s hard taking pictures of outfits. I always do strange things with my fingers, too. The top is adorable though!
I like thisssss! Your pictures are beautiful by the way
aw, thank you sweet girl!!
Funny thing…I was just thinking how much I miss shopping today. Most of the time, my mother shops for me and sends me clothes. lol. She sends me food, too. God I love my mom. Too bad she can’t send me romance….hmm…
Last 3 things I bought:
1. Jeans (sale at AE, if anyone is in need…haha)
2. makeup
3. Purse (Coach coupon. Need I say more??)
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YUM! Did you enjoy the gluten free muffins? I eat 99% gluten free because I’m sensitive to gluten - it bothers my stomach and makes me super bloated (no fun!) I’ll have to try those muffins out next time I hit up Whole Foods : )
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