Friday Favorites

I’m so excited it’s Friday because my mama is coming back from Paris and making a pit-stop in Boston for the night!! Not only have I not seen her since February but I haven’t been able to have our daily (3 or more times a day) chats since she’s been in France and it’s been driving me bananas!! 

Meet At The Barre

Onto my favorites of the week!!

Favorite Song

I don’t even know how I found this song – but this has a summery vibe and puts me in a good mood! Fun fact – in high school I was beyond obsessed with Sublime and this band totally reminds me of them! 

Favorite Ode to Mama

Kevin Durant gave the best MVP speech – not only because he was so humble about the honor – but he thanked everyone under the sun for everything they did to get him where he is! At the 3:30 mark he starts talking about his mom and it’s just so pure and honest – you have to love it!! 

Favorite Look of the Week

Jennifer Lopez wore this ASOS dress on American Idol and looked amazing (as always). Best part it’s only $85!! I mean how does she look so put together with a messy bun!! And even if you don’t like her (which I’m not sure how that’s possible) she is insanely beautiful! 


Favorite Nail Color

I painted my nails this OPI color:  On The Same Paige. I love the Orange/Red color it takes and it’s a nice change from the pastels I’ve been sporting recently!

Favorite Links

18 things that were started as marketing ploys 

A teen chefthat is charging $150 per person at a pop-up dinner in NYC. 

The true definition of Sister Act with this singing nun on The Voice – Italy

A collection of the Best Street Artfrom around the world. 


Favorite Mom (DUH!!)

Words will never do justice to the amazing woman that I am lucky enough to call my mom. She is without a doubt the most selfless human being that I know & will ever know! Beyond being the most wonderful mother she is also a fabulous daughter, wife and sister. I’m so thankful for her…she’s just the best!! 



Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas & soon to be mamas!!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

xo,

Biana

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  1. Becky M
    May 9, 2014 / 12:09 pm

    Love the picture of you and your mom! So precious!

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  2. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    May 9, 2014 / 12:15 pm

    That picture of you and your mom gave me chills πŸ™‚ Ummmmm we totally are soul sisters I was debating using that exact song #soulsisters
    I absolutely love it! Doesn't it have the cool Summer vibe to it? I love JLo in that pic! I need to know about those shoes! Awwwww Kevin Durant! What a great video! I was watching it and Mark was telling me all about it….see man approved!
    Pretty nail color! Hope you have a fabulous weekend and time with your mommy! xooxxo

  3. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    May 9, 2014 / 12:21 pm

    That nail polish color is absolutely gorgeous! And yes, JLo is killing it in that dress! Love it!! You and your mom are too cute! You looks so gorgeous in that picture!! Not that you don't ALWAYS look gorgeous!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  4. Kay R.
    May 9, 2014 / 12:50 pm

    Aww so sweet about your mum Im the same way with mine! Also dont hate me but I hated JLO's shoes with that dress although she is rocking the dress big time!

  5. Stacy G
    May 9, 2014 / 12:51 pm

    Haha! That is way too funny because in highschool I was obsessed with Sublime and I even had the hoodie to prove it lol! That I wore all the time back then..But thankfully my style has evolved a bit since then. Lol I love ASOS dresses! I am the same way with my mom I call her like 2 times a day at least and she constantly finds reasons to stop over my house! We are only 5 min away though. She is always dropping off goodies from Marshalls! XO Happy Friday!!

  6. emily
    May 9, 2014 / 1:00 pm

    Yay! How awesome you get to see your Mum this weekend! πŸ™‚ Mine is coming up for a visit too and I'm so excited! Love that JLo look! And I've had that song on repeat on my Spotify all week! lol I love it's beachy vibe :))

  7. P!nky
    May 9, 2014 / 1:16 pm

    I've heard KD's speech was amazing and I find that so refreshing. In a world of professional ME ME ME athletes, it's nice to hear someone thank someone else besides themselves.

    That pink dress is amazing.

  8. JumpingJE
    May 9, 2014 / 1:34 pm

    I'm so happy you get to see mama this weekend! πŸ™‚

    I need to watch that entire KD speech, I've heard amazing things.

    Enjoy your weekend πŸ™‚

  9. Kristen
    May 9, 2014 / 1:40 pm

    aww that photo of you and your mom, tears lady. stop it. so happy you get to see her this weekend, a little jealous πŸ˜‰ how gorgeous is j-lo! i do not look like that with a bun, lol. i'm gonna check out that dress now πŸ˜‰

  10. birdie to be
    May 9, 2014 / 1:58 pm

    Happy Friday! Have a great visit with your mom!

  11. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    May 9, 2014 / 2:32 pm

    I watch American Idol and I love JLO!! I think that you really get to see her real personality on that show and I think that she's awesome. Just got a manicure yesterday and I got one of the colors from OPI's Neon collection, check those colors out. Great picture of you and your mom, and your dress was stunning. Have a great weekend and enjoy your time with your mom too.

  12. Unknown
    May 9, 2014 / 2:39 pm

    Have fun with your mom this weekend!! πŸ™‚

  13. Shenine joon
    May 9, 2014 / 2:39 pm

    Im loving that photo of you and your mom! So great that you get to have her for a night! That Kevin Durant speech was pretty great

  14. Ally Harding
    May 9, 2014 / 2:44 pm

    Love that OPI color. I have something very similar on my nails. J Lo looks amazing as always. I hope to look half as good as she does when I'm her age. Have a good weekend with your mom!

  15. JMO
    May 9, 2014 / 2:52 pm

    aww love your Mom blurb too!!! I love ASOS as well- great choice J.Lo! haha Have a fabulous Mother's day weekend!!

  16. Unknown
    May 9, 2014 / 2:54 pm

    So excited for your mommy to come see you – what was she in Paris for?
    Hope we can meet up! XO

  17. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    May 9, 2014 / 3:00 pm

    Love that nail polish color and that photo of you and your mom on your wedding day! Have fun with her this weekend!!!

  18. Shannon Jenkins
    May 9, 2014 / 3:07 pm

    Dang love me some JLo she's looking hott!!! I love that nail color! I love orangey reds! You look so beautiful and so does your mama! Your dress is so pretty!!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  19. The Modern Tulip
    May 9, 2014 / 3:30 pm

    Oh I love that you'll get to see your mommy for mother's day πŸ™‚ Seems like you two have a special relationship! Happy Friday!

  20. Carly
    May 9, 2014 / 3:30 pm

    What perfect timing for your mom to make a little stop & see you! It's so hard not being able to talk to your mom when you're used to talking to her everyday! And that MVP speech was a tear jerker for sure! J LO is SO pretty- she always looks so flawless! I just looked at that street art– Amazing!!

  21. Pamela @ alittleglitter.com
    May 9, 2014 / 3:48 pm

    I am so glad you get to see your Mama for Mother's Day weekend! I love JLo and that dress! She is so gorgeous – I swear she gets better looking every year! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xo

  22. Jillian
    May 9, 2014 / 4:12 pm

    aww that last pic of you and your mom is SO sweet!! have a great weekend. xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  23. Zelle B.
    May 9, 2014 / 4:14 pm

    Loving that nail color! And how gorgeous is that picture of you and your mama?! the sweetest. Have a wonderful weekend!
    xo!

  24. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    May 9, 2014 / 4:17 pm

    Isn't J.Lo like 40-something years old… blows my mind, she is so gorgeous!

  25. Maggie
    May 9, 2014 / 4:27 pm

    I love these posts! I totally agree – J.lo's look is amazing. That street art (especially the ballerinas) is stunning. I hope you have a great time with your mom! πŸ™‚ Happy weekend!

    Maggie
    PolishedClosets.com

  26. Court @ Sweet Home Alabamian
    May 9, 2014 / 4:39 pm

    I agree Jennifer looks AMAZE. Good pic. BUT, I don't like the shoes… Anyways, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!

  27. Living for his glory
    May 9, 2014 / 5:06 pm

    Love this and love me some J.lo, she always looks awesome!
    Mariel Collins
    Living For His Glory
    livingforhisglory2[at]gmail.com

  28. MakeMeUpMia
    May 9, 2014 / 5:23 pm

    We love Kevin Durant πŸ™‚ That pic of you and your mom is precious, enjoy her tonight! Ah that J Lo look is beautiful!

  29. Megan Proctor
    May 9, 2014 / 5:36 pm

    I agree Jennifer Lopez rocked that ASOS outfit! I love that OPI nail polish too! I spied it at the salon but went with a different color for my tootsies. Have a great weekend!

  30. Mess of Beautiful Chaos β™₯
    May 9, 2014 / 5:45 pm

    I teared up right along with Kevin, too sweet. Love that picture of you and your mom!

  31. Mandy @ Mandy's Money
    May 9, 2014 / 5:49 pm

    Jennifer Lopez looks so amazing in everything, it's not fair! Have a good time with your mama this weekend!

  32. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes
    May 9, 2014 / 5:52 pm

    Ok that picture of you and your mamma at the end tugged at my heartstrings! So sweet!

  33. Leslie Lukens Martin
    May 9, 2014 / 5:53 pm

    KD's speech was A.W.E.S.O.M.E! He's such a great role model…and so deserving of the award! And that pic of you and your mom…absolutely priceless! Have a great weekend!

  34. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    May 9, 2014 / 5:56 pm

    How does JLo always look so put together! Such a great picture with you and your Mom.

  35. Anonymous
    May 9, 2014 / 6:11 pm

    Great post, dear! And amazing pics:)

    theprintedsea.blogspot.com

  36. Anonymous
    May 9, 2014 / 6:34 pm

    Gah your last picture made my chin shake a little. Too sweet! Glad your mama can see you on her weekend – great timing! Have a wonderful weekend, lady!

  37. Happily Ever Parker
    May 9, 2014 / 6:50 pm

    Why did you just have me watch that Kevin Durant speech at work haha? Totally just cried. What an amazing man (and mama!)

  38. Jules @ If I had 100 Dollars
    May 9, 2014 / 7:03 pm

    How awesome is Kevin Durant?! Ugh that speech

  39. Brianne
    May 9, 2014 / 7:07 pm

    I love the picture of you & your mama!

  40. Kellee the Caffeinated
    May 9, 2014 / 9:44 pm

    Loved Kevin Durant's speech!!! So heartfelt and amazing! His mother must be proud!

  41. Maura
    May 9, 2014 / 9:45 pm

    The Kevin Durant speech was so amazing. I wish they were all like that.

    Happy for you that you get to see your mom soon! πŸ™‚

  42. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    May 10, 2014 / 12:59 am

    You and your mama are so cute! yay for getting to spend some time with her! Have fun! I love that nail color! I never think to paint nails or even look at pretty nail polish! πŸ™‚

  43. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    May 10, 2014 / 3:59 am

    Yayyy! So happy you get to spend some time w/ yo mama!!!!! πŸ˜€

  44. Karly @ What Karly Said
    May 10, 2014 / 4:25 am

    JLO killed it this week with her fashion on American Idol. Also, that photo of you and your mom on your wedding day is absolutely precious – a moment you will treasure forever! Have a great weekend!

  45. Mary @marygoround4
    May 10, 2014 / 5:46 am

    What a beautiful touching photo of you and your Mom! Love the OPI color too, I can buy nail polish everyday and still not have enough lol Hope you have an amazing weekend!!

  46. Elle Sees
    May 10, 2014 / 3:09 pm

    love that song! playing it now! happy weekend.

  47. Katie Elizabeth
    May 11, 2014 / 11:32 pm

    Jennifer Lopez has been looking amazing lately! She is gorgeous! Love the OPI color – reminds me of Cajun Shrimp – and love love the picture of you and your mom! So special πŸ™‚

  48. Dixie on my Mind
    May 12, 2014 / 2:31 am

    J.Lo is looking so hot! I love that dress. I totally feel you on the trauma that is not being able to have multiple conversations a day with my mom when she is traveling! I love when my parents get to go on vacays, but I can barely function without being able to chat constantly! Hope you had a wonderful time with your mom in town πŸ™‚

  49. Alexis Grace of North On Harper
    May 12, 2014 / 8:39 am

    Hope you enjoyed reconnecting with your mom! I miss mine so much— even though I saw her a month or so ago! But, it is hard living on the other side of the world…

    Meanwhile, love the polish you used. I love that is bright, but also sophisticated….

  50. Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.com
    May 12, 2014 / 2:45 pm

    Ahhh how exciting! Hope you had such a great time with your gorgeous mama!! Speaking of gorgeous – JLo always gets it right. And those links – love them all. Especially the marketing one.