It's a big day!

So many things going on in blog land today and on top of that it is the first Friday of 2014! YEH!!!

Today I am linking up for the following...

High Five for Friday with Lauren

With those link ups, it is sure to be a good day!

So let's get to it!

I am high fiving Friday for the following five things...

It is the beginning of a new year!

I love the hope and positivity that everyone has right now.

My Gap & Nordstrom gift cards came in handy! I was able to take advantage of the after Christmas sales :)

I decided to join Diet Bet to keep myself motivated about eating healthy and working out.
It starts January 5th, so if you want to join the fun click here!

I received a sweet gift in the mail from a blogger friend :)

We got to visit with some friends from out of state this past week :)


Now it is time to Get Pin-spired!

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Men's flannel shirt, Target (exact here)

Vigoss jeans, Nordstrom (exact here)

Call it Spring cognac boots, JCP (last year, sold out)

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Black Sweater, Kohl's (super old)
Red skinny cords, Old Navy (exact here)
Black tall boots, Burlington Coat Factory (sold out)

This next couple show how much I listen to Sheaffer and Shay!

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Open weave infinity scarf (exact here)

Thanks Sheaffer!

Buffalo check scarf, Gap (similar here)

Striped tee, Gap (similar here)

Vigoss jeans (clean version), Nordstrom (exact here)

Call it spring cognac boots, JCP (last year, sold out)

I also have the "Must Have" leggings, a beige blazer,

and a few more items from Nordstrom & Gap arriving soon all from your suggestions :)

Thanks Sheaffer & Shay for making me look good! :)

Don't forget to head over to Helene In Between to vote for your favorite bloggers of 2013!

So how was your week?

What goals do you have for 2014?

Were you pinspired to try a new recipe, wear a new outfit, or try a new hairstyle?

I would love to hear from you!

Remember I will be posting to instagram with #xvsdailylife2014

I will also be taking part in a daily photo challenge under

#eandajanchallenge during the month of January :)

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