This is one of my best girls very last weekend as a single gal!! This time next week Siobhan and her fiancé Tunde will be getting ready to say “I do”. The hubs and I are meeting in New York for the big day (yippee!!) and I am getting geared up to be a bridesmaid again. Its been a few years since my last go around in a bridal party but I remember how it goes.
First up were manicures and pedicures. We had a big day out of town planned but due to some elements out of our control we ended up at a local quickie nail spot. It was bumping in there first thing this morning so we settled in for some pampering and girl talk!

Here is the beautiful bride to be…Siobhan (Hi Shiv!!) Im trying to get “Shiv” to stick because Ringer is one of my favorite new shows. Shes not having it right now but I think she’ll come around.

I was sad to see my obscenely pink polish go but I knew there was some beautiful purple polish (the wedding color) just waiting for my tootsies!

PS– My feet are totally not bleeding in that photo. There are lights in the tub but I agree it looks creepy. Anywho, I have to admit while I prefer a nice spa for facials or massages, I LOVE a cheap nail salon. Ive had a couple of expensive mani/pedis at spas in my day. The worst was on a girls weekend several years ago where my mani/pedi combo cost $118!!! I nearly had a heart attack and you know what? It didnt last a hot second longer than my $30 sessions. With that said I was very happy with my wedding nails today. Siobhan went for the gels and French tips which also looked amazing!


Up next on mission bride was picking up a few last minute wedding needs like bows for gifts, travel needs, etc. We also may have decided that hats were a good plan for the bachelorette wine tour.. This may have then snowballed into the purchase of many hats….many many hats.

Can I also say how much I am enjoying this “Speciality Shop” thing Target is doing? They are visiting speciality boutiques and selling “For Target” versions of their favorite finds. We had a blast combing through all of the goodies around the store.

My next bridesmaid duty was to make sure the leading lady was fed! We decided on a quickie lunch at La Carreta, a little local Mexican place.

This place does not re-invent the wheel but you cant beat it for your cheap Mexican food fix. All week long I have been seriously craving some pico de gallo and chips. Since Saturday is my day to indulge I didnt feel bad about it one bit!


So good! For lunch we both ordered the 1/2 size fajitas. I got mine with grilled chicken and veggies.

I only ate one of the tortillas since I had been eating chips like it was my job but it was really yummy! I also finished off the veggies and had a bit more chicken as well.

Our last stop together was for some final wedding weekend accessories (camis and such) for the bride. We popped into Old Navy to get this taken care of and then called it a day!

I also have to share how stoked I was for the managers special at Kroger today…. 0.99 cent Puffins!!! Shut Up!

Now its time for some house chores, a workout, and the Greys Anatomy finale!!!
Congrats Siobhan and Tunde! I cant wait to stand up with you on your big day!!!!!




















































































Honestly, Im not grossed out by renting mats. Since I work at the local studio one night a week and clean the mats as part of my duties I know they are thoroughly cleaned at studios. I guess my question is Who is the weird one– the hubs for thinking sharing a yoga mat is gross or me for not even considering that there was an ick factor? 
















































