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Never Been So Ready For The Holidays: Gift Guide

Published on December 1, 2016 by neverbeensoLeave a comment

I’ve #neverbeenso excited for the holidays! I say that every year, but this year I MEAN IT!Festive decor, delicious treats, family time AND gift giving (and receiving isnt too bad either). I actually feel somewhat on top of my game this year, thanks a million to online shopping (is there any other way??).

There are so many gifts out there for everyone on your list and what’s even better, is there are a ton of affordable options!

Here’s a round up of some of the best gifts I’ve seen so far this season from secret santa stocking stuffers to that perfect gift for you know who. Most of these are under $50, but there’s one specialty I had to share because it’s on the top of my list!

Let’s get to it. {Priced in order from low to high}

I Slay Koozie | Alice and Wonder | $4

Let’s Do This Notepad | Rifle Paper Co | $8

Cocktails Glass | Alice and Wonder | $10

What’s Inside Pouch | South Moon Under | $15.95

Herbivore Botanicals Calm Bath Salts | Brightside Boutique | $18

Monday’s are Garbage Mug | The Daily Tay | $18

Whiskey Ball Mold | Nordstrom | $19.95

Wine Glass Set | WWLW | 2 for $24; 4 for $40

Candle – Jac Vanek – $24

Vacation Mode Top | The Daily Tay | $27

Woven Scarf | Nordstrom | $29

So Very Thankful Clipboard | Darling Savage | $30

In The Company of Women | Anthropologie | $35

Cheese Knives | Anthropologie | $36

Champagne High Ball Set | Anthropologie | $48

Adventure Army Jacket | Jac Vanek | $88

Stay tuned for more specific gift guides! I just couldn’t wait on these! Happy Shopping!

Fall Essentials Part III

Published on November 10, 2016 by neverbeenso2 Comments

I recently came across local artist Caitlin Jepsen, of PNTD PRNTS. Her work is creative, edgy and fun. Not only can you purchase her artwork to hang, but she has transferred them to apparel as well! As a lover of style, I strive to find unique pieces and it doesn’t get more unique than local art! I’m wearing her cropped ‘Screaming Girl’ tank, which goes perfectly with this week. Please head over and check her out!

In other news, it’s getting colder, which means my outerwear is getting thicker. I’m a sucker for a cozy jacket and the bomber is the perfect fit this Fall. Pull up any site and there you’ll see a page (or five) of these bomber beauties. Naturally, I want every single one (stay tuned for my post dedicated solely to the bomber jacket).

Makemechic was nice enough to send one my way and it’s only $36! It runs super big, the size pictured is an XS and it’s still oversized, but it works. Link below!

Also, can we talk about how cute these boots are?? Can we also talk about the fact that they are under $25, you’re welcome.

JACKET: Makemechic | TANK: pntd prnts | NECKLACE: Brightside Boutique | DENIM: Old Navy | BOOTS: Makemechic (under $25!)

SALE ALERT: Wide Leg Jumpsuit $19

Published on October 8, 2016 by neverbeenso2 Comments

It feels so good to be back! As many of you know, I got MARRIED this past weekend and what a whirlwind couple months its been! Once I get more photos back, I plan to do a lengthy blog post detailing my path up to the wedding, my cherished vendors and sharing how the whole thing went off more perfectly than I could have imagined.

But until then….

The temperatures are cooler |thank god|, which has me in such a happy place because well, fall fashion. However, Will and I have a wedding at the end of the month in Jamaica, so I’m trying to find the medium between fall and summer, let’s call it fummer, or sall. Anyway. Make Me Chic makes this SO easy with it’s extremely affordable pieces that are great on their own and perfect for layering. This wide leg jumpsuit is the comfiest thing I’ve put on my body in a long time AND it’s $19. NINETEEN FREAKIN DOLLARS. It’s definitely a bigger item, so I got it in an XS and it fits perfectly.

Punch! is a local Baltimore boutique and I am OBSESSED. I went in for the first time last week and spent at least 30 minutes in there browsing, circling constantly. I picked up these earrings and cactus necklace, but could have picked up so much more. They have accessories, clothing, home décor etc.

Details below.

JUMPSUIT: Make Me Chic | CHOKER: Make Me Chic | CACTUS NECKLACE: Punch! | EARRINGS: Punch!

Baltimore Orioles’ Adam Jones Hits a Home Run in Local French Fry Challenge

Published on August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 by neverbeensoLeave a comment

It’s no secret Adam Jones is a stellar ball player, but did you also know he’s a huge connoisseur of food?? He has been part of the Care First Fan Challenge for years, in which Jones encourages fans to challenge him to various activities. And in recent years, the challenges have become more centered around food; in 2014, it was a Burger Competition and in 2015, it was a BBQ Battle. Not only is this year’s challenge food related, but it’s a cook-off competition with one special twist: the submission must be a ballpark-themed menu item!

The Challenge

After a week of entries, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) announced that Jones hand-selected the 2016 winner: husband and wife duo, Kevin and Elizabeth Irish, owners of restaurant The Local Fry. This local federal hill spot serves up sandwiches and specialty fries topped with items such as Carnitas, Southwestern BBQ, Kimchi Pork Belly, and my personal favorite, Buffalo Chicken.

The competition took place August 3, 2016 during O’s Xtra, the Orioles exclusive pre-game show, before the Birds took on the Rangers. If competing against Jones wasn’t enough to make the Irishes nervous, the competition came stocked with a panel of local celebrity judges, including Chef Chad Gauss of The Food Market, located in Hampden, 13-year old Bryce Taylor, a Food Network Teen Chef and Junior Finalist from Food Network’s show, ‘Chopped Junior’ from Mount Washington. (Watch the video here) and Zach Britton, pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.

Chris Person, Sous Chef for Dempsey’s Brew Pub and Restaurant, where the competition took place, served as Jones’ assistant for the event.

Kevin and Elizabeth Irish prepping for the competition.

The Outcome

The Irishes came in hot with two options for the judges: fries topped with braised short rib, crema, pickled red onion and toasted sesame seeds, as well as fries topped with jerk chicken, mango salsa and cole slaw. But it wasn’t enough to beat the reigning champion. It was a sweep across the three judges, all unanimously picking Jones’ fries topped with carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro, “a mountain of calories” as Jones referred to them.

Chef Bryce Taylor said of Jones’ fries, “they were the best thing I’ve had to eat today so far.” Chef Chad Gauss went on to say, “the ingredients were the perfect consistency to enhance the french fries and not damage the potato.” Being that he’s a “huge fan of comfort food,” these hit a home run for him.

Jones presented the Irishes with an idea to add his fries to The Local Fry’s menu. We’ll see if they make an appearance in the coming weeks. Congrats Adam!!

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