The good life

If you read my blog, you know that I reference A Cup of Jo quite a bit, she is a brilliant blogger and I feel like if I knew her in real life we would be friends.

She recently posted a video that I had never seen, although there are a ton of views so maybe you've seen it. If not, I highly recommend you watch it.

One of the most important things to remind myself (and others, when possible) is that we must always keep an open mind, love, care for, and treat everyone exactly the same, no matter the circumstance. It's something we could all use a little work on, and this video is a great reminder of that.

Check out Jo's post to see the link to an interesting article regarding the topic and, please, watch the video!

PS-60 really cool rare photos, & a tiny house with everything you'd need

Dream collaboration

A long time ago, on a Thursday Three post, I talked about Tattly: a temporary tattoo company. (In OKC you can find them at Blue Seven.)

Well... they teamed up with everyone's favorite stationery company Rifle Paper Co. to create a special collection of temporary tattoos that are just too darn cute. Check them out here.

PS-A lovely infused lemonade idea and a DIY constellations scarf

My infatuation with peanut butter

I have been on a MAJOR peanut butter kick lately. Craving it left and right, especially after dinner!

Tonight, I caved and made some peanut butter cookies. Luckily, they aren't too terrible for you. Better than the store bought kind, anyway.

Here's what I did:

Start out by semi-melting 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter. Next, mix in 1/2 cup Truvia baking blend or another sweetener that measures like sugar. Throw in 1 tsp. baking soda and one egg. I also added some rolled oats to mine for a bit of added fiber!

Throw in the oven for 10 minutes and here's what I got:

These are delish. I will definitely cut back on the amount of sugar next time, maybe to 1/4 cup instead of 1/2, but overall they're great and only contain a few simple ingredients! Hope you enjoy!

Happiness is everything... or is it?

Ever since I saw this post on Cup of Jo, I've been thinking about what it means to be happy. I consider myself a generally happy person, but when we're sad, it's almost frowned upon. And that's not very cool.

Take a look at her post to get an interesting new perspective!

PS-DIY brow mousse and coconut flour flatbread

Joggers that aren't necessarily for jogging

I recently caved and bought some jogger sweatpants (they came in the mail today and I am currently wearing them) and I think it may have been the best decision I've ever made.

I bought them on sale at ASOS on Memorial Day along with my Pura Vida bracelet and anklet (which I am also wearing now, I have vowed to never take off my anklet.)

They are high-waisted but can be rolled once to sit lower on the hip, which I love, and I will most likely be wearing these to the airport at the end of this month. I'm currently brainstorming on ways to dress them up, I love the idea of mixing the two worlds. I'm thinking ankle strap sandals for sure.

Here is some jogspiration for your Wednesday!

1//dressy 2//casual 3//up or down 4//printed

Changing interests

When I started my first blog a couple of years ago, I followed all fashion blogs-I loved looking at the pictures of their outfits from day to day.

Things have changed.

I follow fashion blogs, I am a fashion major, after all... and I do still like them, but I find myself quite uninterested in scouring all of the outfit posts. I don't even click on the posts to read them anymore!

This change in interests for me is a bit challenging... seeing as how I'm supposed to be a fashion-driven blog. Although I've always considered Style&Things to be a "life, style, and lifestyle blog" I started it with the intentions of keeping it mostly in the "style" category.

With that being said, I am going to take a step back and experiment. I really love doing lifestyle posts-traveling, tips, etc. and if it's okay with you I'd like to start focusing more on those!

Pura Vida bracelets

'“Pura Vida” (pu·ra vi·da) means "pure life" in Spanish. Enjoying life slowly, celebrating good fortune and not taking anything for granted embodies the Pura Vida Lifestyle. It's about being free and living life to it's fullest with no regrets or taking anything for granted; it's an attitude.'

I have been increasingly aware that I am your typical wannabe "tree hugger." Encouraging all of my friends to recycle, using my reusable bags every time I go to the grocery store (I will turn around and go back if I forgot them) and I seriously want a bike. But I want to start doing more. It's a serious lifestyle change that I'm starting to implement more and more in my life.

Pura Vida is a saying I've seen all over my Instagram as a name for yoga retreats, etc. and I recently found the Pura Vida bracelets IG account and website. They have an incredible story and are such an inspiring company. Have a cause you like to support? They probably have a bracelet for it.

Today I bought my first two and I plan on getting many, many more.

Abalone Obsession anklet

Sunset Surf Obsession bracelet

If you want your own, use this code to get 50% off your first order! This offer only lasts for 24 hours so get shopping!!! Also, the first three people to use the code free_ship in their checkout gets free shipping. Enjoy, and remember: live your own Pura Vida.

*This post was not sponsored by Pura Vida. All opinions are my own.