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February was a month for all things Pin-spired!

My hair, outfits, crafts, and new recipes.

My hair seriously needed an update!

It had faded and had so much regrowth over the last couple of months that I just couldn't take it!

I decided to get back to my roots a bit and add some bangs as well after seeing these photos on Pinterest.

I fell in love with them!!!

I normally despise bangs!

no links for 2 & 3

My results from the fabulous Kasey!

FYI: I suck at selfies!

Medium & dark brown tones, mixed with some caramel hilites :)

Love!

And believe it or not, I am having fun styling my new bangs :)

Next up are the outfits!

Sheaffer featured this outfit and I knew I had all the items to recreate it!

My recreation...

Liz Claiborne sweater - red sold out (similar here and here)

JCP Blue gingham shirt sold out (similar here)

Vigoss destroyed jeans (found here)

White Converse (found here)

I have had this next outfit pinned for awhile, but never got around to actually wearing it. Well, once my new boots arrived I knew this was such a simple, but perfect weekend outfit!

My recreation

Old Navy puffer vest - super old (similar here -limited sizes)

Gap gray & white striped shirt (similar here and exact here)

Hunter wellies (found here)

I decided to wear my destroyed jeans instead of leggings, but I think it still looked really close to the original.

After seeing this next image on Pinterest I knew it was the perfect gift for Mic on Valentine's Day :)

How awesome is that liquor bouquet?

Here is my recreation...

Mic loved it!

I picked up the bucket, floral sticks, & shredded paper at Hobby Lobby. 

The mini Jack Daniel's bottles came from Kroger.

I made X's valentines for school from an idea on Pinterest too!

X's valentines...

They were super easy!

All I did was print the label, write his name, and then throw some Cars fruit snacks and a Hot Wheels car in snack size Ziploc bags! These are SO X!

And my final pin-spired idea came from Miss Shay Shull :)

And our cupcakes...

They were a big hit :)

X has asked for a "cake cake" every night!

However, the vanilla frosting was much better on the strawberry cupcake than the strawberry on strawberry ones. Lesson learned :)

Were you Pin-spired this month?

Make sure to check out the hosts amazing looks at well :)

Now on with our normally scheduled Friday link ups!

Of course I mean, High Five for Friday with Lauren and 5 on Friday with Darci & crew :)

1. We celebrated my FIL turning 70 on Tuesday and we will be celebrating my mom turning 57 this weekend :)

2. You know how much I love TV! Well this week was filled with great episodes (PLL, Justified) and season premieres (The Americans, Vikings)!

3. Sheaffer posted to Facebook over the weekend that the "MUST HAVE" denim jacket was in stock & 20% off at Macy's! I have been wanting that jacket for awhile now, but just couldn't justify the price tag. Well with the discount and a gift card I was able to order the jacket! I can't wait to receive it! I live in my denim jacket from Gap (darker wash, super old) from Spring to Fall, so I can't wait to add this to the line up! 

Read how Sheaffer feels about the jacket here!

4. I have worn my new Hunter wellies every single day since they arrived! I wear them to & from work, to run errands, etc. They are perfection! I may or may not be daydreaming of a 2nd pair ;)

5. X-tremely V celebrated its 1st Anniversary!

And I am thanking you all by giving away two prize packs filled with some of my favorite things (valued at $100 each!). Make sure you enter today!!!

The winners will be announced tomorrow March 1st!

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And last, but not least I am linking up with Holly & Jake for

1. I always pick staying up late over going to bed early.

2. Look at the size of those...mounds of snow! We have way too much in Ohio and are expected to get more this weekend :(

3. I recently learned....how to create my own blog button & social media icons! It's the little things people!

4. Only when no one is looking...do I sing & dance in my car! Well I sing, but I try to make it look like I am on a phone call instead! Always worried about what others think! Grr!

5. I lost my....body & mind when X was born :( I want them back!!!

6. I was certain I'd be...an accountant when I grew up because math was always my favorite class. At least I work in the financial world...close enough!

7. There is not enough liquor in the world for me to....jump from anything! An airplane, bridge, bungee cord, etc!

8. I just finished...playing around on YouTube & Pinterest ;) Must do some office work!

9. Why does everyone have to be...jealous of others. I just don't get it. If you have more than me so what! If you look better than me so what! I am only jealous when you start flirting with my man!

10. It's very rare when I...have a GNO. I have always been more of a guy's girl, instead of a girl's girl. Give me a Guy's Night Out with hitting up the bars, eating pizza & wings, & watching or playing sports...my kind of night!

11. If I were a dog...I would probably be scared of myself! I am terrified of dogs and don't want to be anywhere near them!

12. I don't believe...that just because it comes in your size that you should buy it! #sorrynotsorry Example: Floral or loud print leggings are not meant to be worn on anyone over the age of 10 or over a size 2 in my book!

What would your answers to be?

Did you make it through the whole post? lol!

Thanks again for sticking with me :)

I truly appreciate all the friendships I have made over the last year :)

Have a great weekend!