Gracefully Sassy

Football Season Fun & Date Night Ideas Even He Will Enjoy

September 15, 2016

Shirt: ATX Mafia Photographer: C. Wright Photography
Hair Color: Cattleya Hair Studio Hair Styling: Tousled and Teased

PSA: I joined a fantasy football league! (My league is a filled with lovely gals who know a whole heck of a lot more about players from a variety of teams compared to my little self) The ever so fantastic ladies over at ATX Mafia sent me this amazing shirt that I will be wearing every game day as my lucky t-shirt “Go Cowboys”. They have amazing, but super trendy graphic tees that make any woman look the part for Sunday football.

Week 1…. I was shocked at and my stats. I was playing against my sister in law who is the football queen. You gentlemen would be shaking in your boots if you were matched up against her during week 1. I have NEVER even understood how fantasy football truly worked; up until this weekend I didn’t even have the ESPN Fantasy App. My poor husband is having to really “blonde it down” for me in a very patient way. I am catching on as time passes, and now more intrigued with other teams than just the Dallas Cowboys. We are officially in week 2 and I will be sure to update my blog on any insights I can provide as the season continues. If you are interested on how the entire fantasy football league process works just message me via email or any social media and I will be sure to work on whole blog post about that process!

In joining this Fantasy Football league it has really made for something fun my husband I do together to have friendly competition. We are both enjoying something he truly loves, and I am really relishing understanding the game in a new way. Football Sundays can be daunting to any lady who wants to spend time with her love (if he is a football fan). Instead of resisting it I thought what better way to make it enjoyable for both of us. My husband plays on weekly leagues and just prefers that version better than the yearlong leagues. He was honestly excited when my draft day came. He was super into it WITH me and kept me from having an anxiety attack when my 2 minuet pick timer would start! Little tid bit of information… Football isn’t only taking up his time on Sunday, but also Thursday night, Saturday (college), and Monday night. So with that being said, my suggestion to you if you’re looking for date ideas that don’t break the bank, will get you two having competitive fun with one another, and will air on the side of something he really enjoys see my 4 ideas below!

COUPLES WHO PLAY TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER- 4 DATE NIGHT IDEAS DURING FOOTBALL SEASON

Buffalo Wild Wings– Thursday $.69 boneless wings special. Kyle and I can go for football and dinner all in one at a great price on Thursday. We make little bets throughout the time we’re there regarding who’s fantasy team/players is outscoring the others. This fun competition and bets are fun to cash in on when you get home 😉
Bowl and Barrel: Houston– B&B is just how it sounds, they offer great bites, trendy bowling, and wonderful sips for the perfect double date with friends. Grab your girlfriend who is begging to get her love off the couch during game day and meet them for bowling, football watching, and genuine fun. The guys will be perfectly happy that they can watch the game with a beer and wonderful food, as well as you enjoying bowling and a date night out with friends. My handsome and I ALWAYS get competitive at bowling and this is our type of Friday night with the best friends.
Attending a Baseball Game- Here in Houston our hometown MLB team are the Astros. Minuet Maid Park is the home for the Astros and they offer great seats on weekday games ($10 and up) for a true bargain. The baseball season is coming to a close, but there is still some time left in it. This window gives us a chance to mix things up when we’re engulfed in football. My husband is an avid Texas Rangers fan. We do our best to see at least one of the games each series they come into Houston! We park at the famous Lucky’s Pub that offers great game day specials, then head over to the ballpark. I grab great, but budgeted seats for us and they do NOT disappoint. This is one of our all-time favorite dates together.
Rainy Day Monday Blues- When Monday comes, we are pretty woozy. We’re recovering from the weekend business and hitting the gym after the work days ends. I am a firm believer that a killer gym day earns pizza for dinner! At least that is the way it is in our household. Marcos Pizza is our go to. The pizza is delicious and we have never had to wait longer than 40 minutes for our delivery to arrive. We come dragging in from the gym, after calling our pizza in on the way home, grab the dominoes for “slapping some bones” while we fall on the couch for MNF! This is our low key, in home date night that is still fun and allows us to rest up without feeling like we’re missing game night!

LOVE, Anyone?!

August 26, 2016

In the lovely city of Houston shortly after the Pulse tragedy in Orlando, the Pride Wall was created. The Cultivate Project , that C . Wright Photography is co founder of, offers bloggers in Houston, TX a chance to be inspired and mingle with one another, all while being photographed for our amazing blogs! The first event they held was at the Pride Wall in Montrose. Many other amazing vendors came together to provide props, tasty treats, and wonderful enthusiasm to inspire us all in the crazy heat!

Photographer: C. Wright Photography
Tasty Treats: Good Gosh Ganache
Sassy Signs and Style: My Urban Invites

This wall is near and dear to my heart because of my family members who are apart of the LGBT community. When I was watching the news to find out about Pulse my heart sank! That weekend was suppose to be nothing but bliss for everyone who was in attendance at the Pride events in Orlando, Florida. The one message I would love to send in some mass way to the world is, come together and love one another. Having hate in your heart only weakens you as a person, so in actuality you’re hurting yourself by showing hatred to others. I everyday have to make a conscious decision not to judge everyone and everything, but I am human and make mistakes. Everyday the “trying” I do helps God mold me into the person I want to be and not the person I am at times!

“God is love” 1 John 4:7
“Do unto others as you would have them do to” Luke 6:31
Top: Francescas // Denim: Anjouils (old pair) similar // Sandals: Steve Madden // Crossbody: J.Crew

THIS. IS. ME

August 19, 2016

Fashion Blogger, Houston Blogger, Style Blogger,

Romper: Vici Collection Purse: Charming Charlie Heels: Steve Madden

Since I was very young I have always been referred to by others as “Sassy”, especially by my family! Fast forward six years later, my mother gave birth to my little sister who she gifted with the middle name of “Grace”. Over the years little miss has been my ever shinning ray of sunlight. I knew when creating my blog I wanted her in some form, a part of it. When I was trying to dial down my name, which felt like a never ending struggle because I am such a perfectionist and this blog means so much to me, my sunshine peaked through as it always does. I realized everything about my style and me is “Gracefully Sassy”!

This romper is everything. It was exactly what screamed my name when I was searching for my blog launch piece in our current trends this year… A ROMPER WITH A TRAIN! I have ALWAYS, ALWAYS been a huge fan of rompers. They are so easy to wear and versatile! This is a must for me when I am trying to juggle twenty different things in a day on my time off and like to have one outfit that can speak volumes day or night. This look has been coming in many different colors and prints, so whatever your flavor is you can totally rock this fun beauty. And let’s not forget the price point, UNDER $60!! This particular one sells out extremely quickly on Vici Collection, but I will be sure to update my Instagram (gracefullysassy) and SnapChat (gracefulsass) as soon as restocks hit the shelf.

I will be doing more posts in the coming days on my love of rompers and jumpsuits which are a great piece for fall this year!

Tassels and Studs – W e e k e n d W e a r

August 12, 2016

Top: Francescas Shorts: Nordstrom (similar) Earrings: HM (in stores only)

Hi lovelies! Happy Weekend Wear (that is what I call it anyways).

I love grabbing a statement tank, studded sandals and some shorts to enjoy my off time on the weekends.

Like most women I love, love champagne and wine… BUT I also truly enjoy trying craft beer and checking out a great brewery. That is something my husband and I both enjoy doing together as a day date on a nice Saturday here in Houston, TX. Most breweries around town are mainly outdoor venues so, I am not generally going to sweat it out wearing stilettos trying to relax with as brew and my handsome husband.

This outfit nails everything I look for on days like this. These earrings are insanely light as statement tassels! I pair these beauties with just about every neutral top I own. A great pair of white denim is a must for this year’s summer trend. I like a little longer of a short now that I am closer to 30 than 20 (shhhhhh!).

A girl can definitely dream in Valentino and Chanel, but these Steve Madden studded sandals are a better fit for weekend wear . Time to grab you weekend wear and head out to your local watering holes to support small businesses!

Dainty Attitude

August 11, 2016

Top: Francescas, at their store (similar) , Pants: American Eagle
Earrings: Francescas , Crossbody: Charming Charlie
Shoes: Target , Steve Madden , Nordstrom

The color pink hasn’t always been a favorite of mine, but this Francescas beauty fit like a glove. Not only on how it actually fit but, the scallops keep it so dainty, this color packs the much needed punch, and top with a smile and attitude makes me a forced to be reckoned with . White skinny jeans are a must this season, but for my body and some of the ups and downs it has had, finding the right pair was a struggle. American Eagle seems to do my bottom half good with denim they carry. They luckily had exactly what I was searching for.

ALERT! Block Heels are a must this Year. I have linked two options depending on whether you want to splurge or not. This block heeled sandal is very comfortable and so versatile. I am able to pair them with so, so much that I rave about them to anyone I see so they’re able to have the same luxury.

Now that I have a few posts under my belt I would love to share a little bit about my blogging journey (so far) with you lovelies.

Boy, did I feel over my head when I decided to finally pursue my dreams of style blogging! “YIKES” was my general reaction to pretty much anything that had to do with putting myself out there as a blogger. Little do most people, even close friends, know that I struggle with sever anxiety. The pressures of the day to day can be truly daunting for someone who is struggling with anxiety. Top that off with trying to put yourself out there…. GAME OVER! But, I am a fighter and I don’t just roll over. I had to ask myself “Why would you give up on your dreams when you’re able to overcome (with God’s help, of course) those issues?”

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” –Philippians 4:13

I didn’t give up and that was my sunshine in the rain! I got back in the saddle wearing my sassy pants I was born with and haven’t looked back since. Don’t ever let anything take you down, you’re beautifully and wonderfully made!