I can't believe it is already Christmas! A part of me is shocked but the other part of me is very excited because I absolutely love to decorate for the holidays. Now if you follow me on Instagram you know that ya girl LOVES anything and everything boho. Specifically boho neutral. It makes tingle. I've been asked by quite a few of my sweet followers to share more home decor so here goes.

I'm not 100% done. Our kitchen hasn't been touched yet (waiting on a shipment to come in) but once it's up I will be adding more photos on this blog post. I wanted to go ahead and get it up before everything was done because a lot of items do sell out quick!

I will try to link everything I can in this post. Please keep in mind that if I can't link it, I will try to do a look-alike. I also want to mention that I've sourced most of these items over several years and a lot of it has been from Home Goods & Target. Go check out your local Home Goods to see if you can find something similar! If you see something that wasn't mentioned please feel free to reach out & I'll see if I can find an option for you.

It's that famous time of the year...Black Friday weekend! I shared a few of my most recent purchases on my InstaStories over the weekend but figured I would break it all down for you below.

Urban Outfitters

25% off your entire order - no code needed. Keep in mind that there are some exclusions. 

Pretty sure I shop Urban Outfitters more than any other place. You can earn points & get money off future purchases. Great quality and everything fits very TTS.

Lack of Color

25% off your entire purchase - no code needed! 

Free People

40% off sale items - no code needed!

Free People is one of those splurge companies for me but I love finding such unique pieces from them. Not to mention, every FP piece that I own, I've had it for years. Which in my eyes makes it 100% worth it plus you can't beat 40% off.

Show Me Your Mumu

All sale items are $80 and under!

Society6

Up to 50% off everything + free shipping

I ordered two new prints (the first two that you see when you scroll) for our living area. So many cute options and a great way to add prints without blowing the bank.

Anthropologie 

24-hour flash sale! Extra 50% off sale items + 30% off everything else + 20% off holiday decor

Anthro is my favorite for house decor. My dream one day is to have every inch of my house decorated with Anthro. Its EVERYTHING.

Amazon

Deals are here and there! I've linked some of my favorite items below!

The Foggy Doggy

15% off your purchase - use code THANKFUL15

I'm OBSESSED with everything this company has. Kinda want it all. Settled two new dog waste bags for Tina and Lils. 

Mejuri

20% off three+ items + 15% off two + 10% off one

I've been a huge fan of Mejuri since I discovered them a few years ago. Such classic pieces and at the most amazing price point! 

Local Eclectic 

40% off select items - no code needed

My favorite place for unique jewelry! I don't think I've ever bought anything from here that I didn't love. Below are some of my favorite picks!

H&M

30% off everything + free shipping

Howdy babes! Long-time, no talky. I'm coming at you with another beauty post. Who am I? Out of all of my friends, I'm the least "beauty" obsessed. I put my makeup on in the morning & literally, don't look at it until I'm getting ready to take it off. Yikes. Most ironic thing...out of everyone in my family, I would most definitely be labeled the diva which I find so funny.

Okay, enough rambling...let's get to the nitty-gritty. I've had lash extensions on and off again for the last 2ish years. I just recently had them put on earlier this year (I believe April) but ended up taking them off due to my allergies getting so severe. My entire body has taken a serious beating from this year's allergies...like it has never ever been this bad in my entire life. Anyone else feeling the same? Back to lashes, I personally love how effortless they are. I can be completely bare face and still feel somewhat put together with them on & that's what I love the most about them.

Here are some questions I have been asked for the past few months:

WHAT ARE LASH EXTENSIONS?

Lash extensions that are individual faux lashes that are placed on each individual lash with a special glue that is designed for lash extensions.

HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?

You will need to come to get a fill-in every 2 to 3 weeks. I usually go every 2 weeks.

WILL THEY RUIN MY NATURAL LASHES?

Not if they are applied correctly. That is the importance of going to someone who is certified and has experience.

WHAT ARE LASH EXTENSIONS MADE OF?

They can be made from synthetic material or mink. Haley uses synthetic lashes because she feels like they hold a better curl than mink.

HOW DO YOU CLEAN THEM?

With a lash shampoo that is designed for lash extensions. You apply the shampoo with a lip brush or a lash brush. Do this every day or every other day right before bed after cleaning your face.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF LASH EXTENSIONS?

You can get a classic which is one lash.
Hybrid is a mix of classic and volume.
Volume is more fanned out & dramatic.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH KIND OF EXTENSIONS TO GET?

It really depends on the look you are trying to achieve. Your lash extension tech will go through a consultation to determine which would be the best fit for you.

HOW MUCH DOES IT TYPICALLY COST?

$100 - $300. Haley charges about $100 - $150 for a full set. Fill-ins typically cost around $50 - $75 depending on the lashes that you get. Reach out to her for a specific price.

Who else loves a fun beach weekend trip? I know I sure do! My best friend, Autumn and I packed up our bags and headed south to Daytona Beach, FL for a fun girls trip. 

Where to Stay

Luckily, my parent's live right near Daytona Beach, FL so I don't ever have to pay for a hotel or Airbnb! Thanks, mom & dad!

Airbnb - can't go wrong with a unique Airbnb

If you've never used Airbnb before, you can use my link, https://www.airbnb.com/c/abigailw436?currency=USD   This link will give you $40 off your next home booking AND $15 to use toward an experience that is worth $50 or more.

Where to Eat

Cocina 214 - located right on the beach which was definitely so much fun! Autumn and I both got the street tacos. They were hella delicious!! We even tried parking on the beach the next day in front of them so we could walk up but it was slammed pack by the time we already got there. 

Caribbean Jack's - such a cool local seafood restaurant. It is apart of a local marina and truly beautiful. The food was pretty good, I got the mahi-mahi with a side of steamed veggies. I think that the atmosphere made the place really fun. A ton of locals were at the bar... even a man with his pet parrot, Chewy. See the photo below!

Where to Drink

Coyette Ugly - Autumn freaked out when she saw this bar. She is a huge fan of the movie! It actually turned out to be really really fun. I definitely wanna go back next time I go home. You'll leave feeling super empowered if you're a woman ;).

Landshark - Yes, like the beer. We noticed this place whenever we had dinner at Cocina 214. It's in the same parking lot. We got there close to closing but it seemed like a cool place to go if you just wanted to hang out and relax by the beach.

What to Do

Hamburger Mary's - Going here was one of my biggest highlights of the trip. I'm a H U G E fan of RuPaul's Drag Race and I have been dying to go to a drag show. This one was so much fun!! 

The best part of it all was being able to give my sisters best friend, who is fighting 3 different forms of cancer at 20 years old, (*please pray hard for her*) a really fun night.

Beach - I mean....this is pretty obvious. Go to the BEACH! Daytona is pretty cool because you can actually pay to drive your car onto the beach. I do this every time we go; you don't have to worry about dragging all of your stuff down and packing it all backup. You just go to your trunk and BAM. THERE IT IS!

MOM MOMENT: Please don't forget to wear your sunscreen when you're at the beach :)

Where to Shop

Outlet Mall - not much to say here other than it's your typical outlet mall. I ran into H&M and found this dress for $30 plus some super cute Rolling Stones graphic t-shirts. I'm linking all of my outfits below.

         

       

         

       

     

        

Story Time

If you follow me on Instagram @abigailgwfn, you would already know that Autumn and I had a day of bad luck when we were on the way home from this trip. My sweet little red convertible, that I have had since I was 18, died on us going down the interstate about 2 1/2 hours away from home. Eric ended up coming to our rescue, thank GOD! 

About a month ago, I shared that I was getting some preventative Botox done. I've had so many positive responses from me sharing it in snippets on my Instagram that I decided to dive in a little bit deeper with a blog post.

I think that the subject of Botox is very controversial. A lot of people have mistaken celebrities that have had one too many face lifts with Botox. I think that most of you would be shocked by how many people in your life get Botox, they just don't talk about it.

I want to say this before we go any further. Nothing is wrong with having wrinkles or aging. Botox is absolutely not a necessity in your life.

WHAT IS BOTOX?

Botox is a neurotoxin that relaxes the muscles and ends up preventing wrinkles from getting deeper.

Another alternative to Botox is another neurotoxin called Dysport. I haven't used this before but Rebecca told me that it activates a little bit quicker but it doesn't last as long as Botox does. Do your research and be informed!

MYTHS ABOUT BOTOX

I feel like when people here Botox, they think of the women who have frozen faces and look like they got caught in a windstorm. So many people think that Botox is only for you once you are older. When in reality when you start when you are younger than you don't need as much when you are older. Remember that the deeper the wrinkle, the more Botox it is going to take to correct. It is going to take time and patience to completely smooth out the wrinkles. The wrinkles didn't happen over night and it won't be fixed overnight.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

It really depends on wherever you live. Here in Augusta, GA I have seen the price of Botox range from $9-$12 per unit. I have seen it go all the way up to $20 per unit but that is usually in larger cities.

WHEN SHOULD I START GETTING BOTOX?

This is a personal decision. I personally feel like mid-twenties is a great time to start. Like I have said before, the longer you wait to get Botox, the more Botox you are going to have to get. When you start younger you will end up having to get less the older that you get.

HOW LONG DOES BOTOX LAST?

Botox lasts depending on how fast your body metabolizes it. I've noticed that certain parts of my face metabolize faster than other parts. For example, I noticed that my forehead started "cracking" more than around my eye have. So I just got my forehead injected the last time that I went.

HOW MANY UNITS DO YOU GET?

When I went in for my first visit, I got about 25 units. A few weeks later, I came back in and had touch-ups done which she did about 5 more units totaling out at about 30 units.

WHERE DO YOU GET IT INJECTED ON YOUR FACE?

I got Botox all in my forehead, the outer part of my eyes (aka crowfeet), and my 11's (the muscles between your brows). Rebecca also does an eye lift with Botox which is the best thing I've ever witnessed!

Photo

DOES IT HURT?

NO! Which is shocking to me because ya girl loathes a damn needle. Since I was a tiny little thing, I would faint if you even talked about a needle to me. I've semi-grown out of this but still not the biggest fan. Rebecca applies a topical numbing cream wherever she is planning on injecting the Botox. The numbing cream helps a lot plus she uses a nifty vibrating tool whenever she injects so it distracts you from the needle going in.

DO YOU RECOMMEND IT?

I recommend you doing whatever makes you happy. Simple as that. If it is something that makes you feel better and more confident about yourself, DO IT.

I will end up doing Botox for the rest of my life. I'm obsessed with it and I love the effects that it gives! It has given me back a confidence that I have truly lost over the years.

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT FILLERS?

Yes. I would love to get some filler for my smile lines. I know a lot of people who get lip fillers and absolutely love them! I've been really blessed with great lips so for now lip fillers are not gonna be for me but I am totally open to fillers!

WHERE DO YOU GO?

I go to Aesthetics Essentials of Augusta! I go see Rebecca (@botoxbecca) and she is such an angel. She listens to what you want and gives you her honest opinion. I have heard great things about everyone that works there! Tell them that I have sent you!

It's no secret that I love a good gingham moment. This one might just be my favorite! Best part is that it is only $12!! Plus when you use the code Q1girlwithfournames15 you get an EXTRA 15% off! Making it only $10.20!! Which is insanity! I am wearing a large in it because ya girl got some curves! I would say it definitely fits more like a medium so definitely size up.

This is one of those dresses that is going to look cute in the spring and in the summer. It really has so many styling options as well! You could throw a light cardigan on for those cooler spring days or pair it with a fun pair of gladiator sandals like these (these are TTS AND my most worn sandal of 2018 PLUS they are on major sale!) for a more dressed up look.

Dress | Shoes | Sunglasses | Bracelet

I am SO excited for today's post because I was given the opportunity to stay at the new Crowne Plaza in North Augusta, SC. My 25th birthday was this past Friday so I figured this would be a great way to spend my birthday! The area that it is in is a huge development for North Augusta and I'm so happy to see our area growing!

LOCATION

The North Augusta Crowne Plaza is located right in downtown North Augusta, SC. It is also literally right across the bridge from downtown Augusta, GA (here is a link for my Augusta, GA travel guide). Eric and I went downtown after dinner and the Uber was only $6 so super close!

THE ROOM

Eric and I got a room on the third floor facing SRP Park (a local baseball stadium). The room's aesthetics were absolutely beautiful which makes my blogger heart v'happy. Eric and I have been dying to get a new king size bed so anytime we have the opportunity to sleep in one, we both get super excited. Luckily, this one was insanely comfortable and so were the pillows. Eric even made a comment that he should've looked to see what brand it was which says something cause he's a picky man!

AMENITIES

The Crowne Plaza has a variety of amenities. They have a full service restaurant, Salt + Marrow, which was delish! Eric and I both got steaks for dinner and it was really good! Eric said it was probably the best steak he had ever had. Plus the spicy margarita was definitely my favorite drink!

They also have an AMAZING rooftop bar, Jackson's Bluff. The drinks were sooo delish and the view was so nice! I'm personally so excited that we finally have a rooftop bar on the river. Eric and I spend 90% of our summer on the river during the spring and summer.


 They also offer a 24-hour fitness center which is great. Eric and I didn't use this since it was just for the night but I did peek my head in it and it looks so v'nice. PLUS they have a pool! Which is gonna be amazing during the spring and summer!

WOULD I GO BACK?

Absolutely! I would recommend this hotel to anyone that was planning on coming into town. I loved being able to spend my 25th birthday with Crowne Plaza and they definitely made my day so special! Thank you, Crowne Plaza for accommodating our stay. Crowne Plaza did provide us with a complimentary stay but all opinions are my own. Check out the hotel here!

Dress is c/o Swank

Oh my! It has been a hot little minute since I've done a Friday Five! Why? Because my life has been HETIC HONEY! Friday Five's are actually one of my favorite kinda posts to do. So here goes...

This teddy coat IS so cute!! Y'all already know my love for a good teddy coat and this one does not disappoint at alllll. This one isn't overly warm and you can't zip it or button it which is kind of a downfall BUT when I first wore it, I was in Birmingham and it was cold and rainy so I wore this super cute thermal underneath it and it was PERFECT! I didn't get to hot or too cold. You can use the code Q1girlwithfournames15 for an EXTRA 15% off your entire purchase!

I'm sure that y'all have seen these fun bubble cardigans everywhere! Most of them start out at about $60 BUT I found this one under $30 and you can use the code Q1girlwithfournames15 for an EXTRA 15% off your entire purchase!

February gets me excited for two things. ONE. My birthday (which is today! Say WHATT?!). TWO. One month closer to spring time. I found these pretties at Sprouts for $2 (YASSSS)! So now my bedside table is much happier as well as my heart.

Riding the happy wave.

I know, I know....so CLICHÉ! But E will FOREVER be my number one Friday Five 4 LYFE! To be honest, 2019 has been off to a rough start. It just makes me extra thankful that he's mine!