Weekly Obsessions 2/17/16

This week, I'm obsessed with...

FASHION:
Kate Spade had their surprise sale last week, and the deals were so good!  But I'm trying to only spend what money I absolutely have to with the move coming up next week.  As I was perusing through the things on sale, some jewelry and wallets caught my eye.  Every time I'm in the Kate Spade store I am drooling over the wallets and purses, but never splurge on one.  I was talking to Connor while looking through the sale, and he asked which ones I really liked.  Well, a pair of earnings and a wallet that I mentioned to him turned up in the mail this weekend!  He is too cute!  My Valentine's Day present was this gorgeous wallet and pair of earrings.  I CANNOT wait to wear and style them.  Maybe I'll even do a separate post when I do style them :)

JAMS:


FOOD:
I try really hard not to eat fast food, and usually do not eat it.  On Saturday, I was craving Taco Bell.  Like I was seriously craving it; I needed it.  So, I treated myself (#treatyoself) to some, as I lovingly call it, T Bell.  During the Super Bowl, they announced their latest addition to the menu.  The Quesalupa is basically a Chalupa with a cheese stuffed shell.  Now I'll be honest, I didn't watch much of the Super Bowl after the game started.  I got bored and started working on other things.  But, the #6 at Taco Bell, aka the Chalupa combo, is my favorite. It's my go-to. So, when I pulled into T Bell and discovered this beauty I had to get it. Listen everyone, it's worth it. I want twelve of them to eat for myself. If you're into eating Taco Bell, go eat one of these...now.

GRAMMYS:
Everything about Carrie Underwood and everything she did at the GRAMMYs on Monday night.  She is beautiful and talented.  I don't think I've really ever heard anything bad about her.  Plus, she killed it in her performance with Sam Hunt. You can find a video clip at the end of this article.
Tori Kelly has a beautiful voice that only gets better when live. Her performances never disappoint. So, obviously, neither did this one.
Justin Bieber's acoustic version of "Love Yourself" was great. I loved it! I was like yes JB has really made his comeback.  As for the rest of the performance with Skrillex and Jack U, eh. It wasn't bad, but that acoustic opening really stole the show for me. 
I can't talk about the Grammys and not mention Lady Gaga's tribute to David Bowie, because it was awesome!!! As soon as I heard about this tribute, I was so excited for it! I stayed up way later than I wanted to so I could watch it.  I think she's the perfect artist to have done that tribute. Both her and David Bowie are just a *little* weird, in the greatest way possible. Anyway, it rocked. 


Those are my obsessions this week.  What are you obsessing over lately? 

Until next time, 
Brandt

Weekly Obsessions 2/10/16

This week, I am obsessing over...

VIDEO:
The moment I saw that Lady Gaga was performing the National Anthem, I got a little nervous.  I was scared she would do something controversial or too edgy.  Doing that kind of stuff usually wouldn't bother me too much, but I take the National Anthem pretty seriously.  Um, she totally knocked it out of the park though!! I was in love with it.  I haven't stopped thinking about it once since I heard it.  So. Awesome.

APPS:

I haven't been able to update my phone since mid 2015, because my phone never has enough room on it.  My photos and videos take up so much space, but I have major anxiety about deleting them off my phone.  What if I need one for a #tbt or something random?  So I never delete them and couldn't update my phone.  This week I discovered Dropbox and the fact that they have a mobile app.  It's awesome! You can upload your pictures to the Dropbox app, and then delete them off of your phone.  Through the app, you'll still have access to them on your phone.  It frees up so much space! I was able to finally update my phone, and keep my pictures.  They also have an amazing app called Carousel that will sync your photos and videos and send them to Dropbox.  Sad thing is that they are ending Carousel March 31st, so Dropbox will be the way to go. 

[Bonus: cleaning up/organizing my phone was on my February Bucket List!]

JAMS:

Fire N Gold isn't new, but it's finally on Spotify. I love this song because it reminds me of something I would've loved in middle or high school.  I love the pop rock feel to it.  Bang My Head is a major yes because I love Sia and I love Fetty Wap and this song has both.  So I was sold the minute I heard it. The other two are songs I go to when I need a pick me up and am feeling really trendy.  While these are two artists that I don't listen to a lot, I am in love with these songs! 

Those are this week's obsessions! What are you obsessed with this week?

Until next time,
Brandt

Weekly Obsessions 2/3/16

This is another new thing that I'm trying: weekly obsessions.  Here you will find what I can't get enough of this week.  Some weeks it might be some music, a Netflix show or two, or anything else that I'm in love with at the time. So, without further ado here are my obsessions this week:

JAMS:
There are two songs I have had on repeat lately. "XO" by Beyonce and "Roses" by The Chainsmokers.  "XO" isn't even that new, but I heard an American Idol audition where a girl killed it, and then I just kept listening to it over and over...and still am. With the wedding coming up I'm just really feeling it.  Then there's "Roses."  I wouldn't say that I'm someone who listens to a lot of EDM or the electronic music that's really big these days.  Every once in awhile, one will come along that I love and this is one of those.


SHOWS:
A few months ago, probably in December, I remember watching a video for this new Netflix documentary series with Chelsea Handler.  It was awesome! I couldn't wait for the show to come out.  Then I forgot that the release date was in January.  Chelsea Does...is now streaming on Netflix and it is SO funny! I have to limit myself to only one episode at a time (mostly because they're around an hour each) so I don't blow through them all too soon.  I want them to last forever. Warning: it contains extremely adult content! Some of it makes me really uncomfortable, but the funny moments make up for it.  Each episode, Chelsea explores a new topic.  Marriage, Silicon Valley, and racism are just a few of the topics she touches on.  I love documentaries and to broaden my horizons, so when they are funny and in episode form-I am sold.


MAKEUP:
For months, my plan has been to do my own makeup for the wedding. Mostly to save money, but also because I don't mind doing my makeup.  For big events like this, I find it really fun!  So, for Christmas I asked for Urban Decay's Naked3 pallet.  I was drawn to all of the pinks and browns and couldn't wait to play with them! I've been trying to use it sparingly, because it is for the wedding. Lately, I've been treating myself and using it in everyday wear though. I'm so in love with it.  The shadows go on so easily and all play well together.  They pop and were definitely worth every penny! Even though I've never owned or really tried Naked or Naked2, I'd say this is the only one I'd need.

So, there ya have it! My weekly obsessions.  Anything you're obsessed with this week? Let me hear all about it! Maybe I'll become obsessed with it too.

Until next time,
Brandt