Happy Birthday America!

I'm a super patriotic person and I love Summer so the 4th of July is a great holiday for me.  My sister and husband and I are going to Coney Island (I know, right.  Never been.) to see the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.  It's going to be very crazy, chaotic, and nothing is more patriotic than an eating contest.  I feel like all of Coney Island looks like one big Instagram picture--is that accurate?  Let's get our red white and blue on. 

I got a mani/pedi today but I didn't get these patriotic beauties. 

A casual and awesome outfit from J. Crew.  I plan on wearing a blue and white striped shirt with white jeans tomorrow. Maybe a red headband or coral necklace...

I suppose this is a famous ferris wheel on Coney Island??  Patriotic colors!  From HERE.  

Blue and white wallpaper and a red door.  Perfection. 

If you're looking for a good and non-cheesy way to decorate, try a flag! Simple and inexpensive. 

I'm quite excited to witness this hot dog eating contest and maybe even try a Nathan's Famous hot dog?  Maybe, lets not push it. I hope you all have a fantastic 4th of July and celebrate out amazing country.  Have a fun with family and friends and get your red white and blue on!

Alicia B. 

Happy Fourth of July!

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I love America.  Probably more than most people but this isn't a competition...yet.  When I was thinking about this blog for today I started thinking about things that were uniquely American.  Take a look at some American awesomeness care of moi.  

The American Cowboy.  I love cowboy boots, country music,  and the American West.  I think I'll wear my cowboy boots today! 

First of all, I love red pants.  But also, I love nautical style outfits.  Matching up denim, blue and white stripes and red clothing means Summer and sailing to me. From Prepfection.tumblr.com

Small Towns are not JUST an American thing but small towns with colonial houses and American flags are. I took this picture BTW.

Baseball!  As a Connecticut-er, I don't have my own team and I DO NOT like the Red Sox, so I'm left with the Yankees or the Mets.  And on top of that, the last baseball game I went to was a Pittsburgh Pirates game (which was awesome).

This is a Paula Deen style Strawberry Shortcake called a Strawberry TALLcake!  I love these, they just ARE summer.  I also love Paula Deen...can we deep fry this thing?!  Oh Paula Deen.

What are ya'll doing for America today?  My husband and I are going to have a picnic in NYC after this pesky rain has left.  I'm also going to make THESE and watch some fireworks on our roof! Have an amazing Fourth of July and remember to celebrate Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Alicia B.