Alyssa Dawson

awkward and awesome

top: target (similar), button up: LC Lauren Conrad/Kohls, jeans: macy’s (old), boots: famous footwear (similar), watch: no longer sold (similar), necklace: tiffany’s (similar: purchased when I was 16) awkward – when people are talking about “the intern” and you’re the only intern in the office. – when someone tweets at you, says you’re with them somewhere and you don’t even know them. – alone in a cafeteria with a male co-worker. it’s silent… and thennnn he starts licking the cheeto off his fingers. – eating an apple in a quiet classroom. *crunch… slower crunch…* –… Read More

COVERGIRL: Clean Whipped Creme Foundation

top: Lauren Conrad Kohls, jeans: tjmaxx, shoes: target (similar), watch: no longer sold (similar), necklace: grandma’s (similar), earrings: c. wonder (similar) Finding the right makeup is like getting the perfect hair cut, and once you’ve got it you hold on to your hair dresser and stalk her every time your in the market for a hair cut. And when it comes to makeup you could walk blindfolded into the store and find your exact kind and color–because THAT’S how how long you’ve been wearing it. That’s exactly how I am with my makeup anyways. … Read More

Favorite Things Giveaway

I’m excited to be teaming up with some fabulous bloggers today to bring you an awesome giveaway. This giveaway is filled with a few of our Favorite Thing–hince the title of the giveaway– and there’s also some cash in there for you as well! I’d call it kismet. –thanks Frasier! 32 Turns /// And Here’s to You, Mrs. Robinson /// Hello Little Scout /// Impractical Composition /// Lady Makes It /// Party Pixie /// Simplistically Sassy /// Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway

the best chocolate chip cookies you’ll ever eat

So, somewhere on this beautiful thing we call Pinterest my mom found this beloved recipe for chocolate chip cookies. It’s one of the tastiest recipes I’ve ever had. And if you remember the rule that was made about the cookie jar I purchased at the beginning of this semester you’ll remember that I’m making these cookies quite often.. Rule #1 of the Cookie Jar: The cookie jar must always be filled with cookies. No exceptions. This time I did it a little bit different and chose to use my kitchenaid, and now I ask myself… Read More

weekend shenanigans

So much happened this weekend I don’t know where to begin. Thanksgiving dinner was delicious of course, my mom completely out-did herself and made a huge feast. So huge that we’ve been eating leftovers allllll weekend. It’s not a bad thing though, I’ve become quite acquainted with turkey sandwiches and turkey soup. It might be my new favorite dinner. For black Friday Brand and I like going out to the stores to see all the crazy people. Sometimes we go because we are looking to get something, but it’s never anything serious. This year the… Read More