25 Random Facts!

I thought it would be fun to share some "fun facts" that you may not know about me just from watching my videos - here we go ;).

1. I LOVE going to the movies by myself.

2. I kind of have a sick obsession with fresh Parsley.  Like I could eat it right off the stem, in extremely large quantities.

3. I HATE the word Moist....even typing it makes me gag a little.

4. Escalators give me major anxiety

5. I absolutely love getting knots out of chains / necklaces.  

6. I love corn on the cob but don't actually eat it off of the cob....I always cut it off with a knife.

7. Going out for breakfast on Sunday mornings is one of my favorite things to do.

8. I love doing banking and bills - (not paying them), but being organized and prompt.

9. I frequent Target more in a week that I would like to admit. And as a follow-up if I can walk out having spent less than $100 it makes me so happy.  #winning
10. I am obsessed with Trident Cinnamon gum. Completely obsessed.
11. I hate wearing a coat and rarely ever wear one-even in the dead of winter.  They make me feel claustrophobic.  Blanket scarves and puffy vests for the win!
12. I had my first kiss at 16 in a movie theater seeing Heartbreaker
13. One of my biggest pet peeves is when you hold the door for someone and they don't say thank you.  I see red.
14. I didn't tell anyone about my You Tube channel until almost a year after I started.  My parents would ask me if I was talking to myself in my room and I always lied and told them I was on the phone!
15. I am running my first 5K this August!
16. I loathe doing laundry.  I would rather clean toilets.
17. Having my little girl was the MOST incredible experience of my entire life.
18. I have never been summoned for Jury duty - I want to SO bad!!
19. Checklists (and crossing things off) make me SO happy.  Its the little things, people.
20. My favorite flowers are light pink Peonies
21. I abso-frickin-lutesly LOVE showtunes - I could go Pitch Perfect & Glee Cast ALL day!
22. I can't eat mushy bananas...the green"er" the better.
23. I've suffered from anxiety and panic attacks in the past.
24. #1 on my Bucket List is to visit Greece and see where my Dad was born and grew up.
25.  Being a Stay at Home Mom has been the hardest and best job in the world, all at the same time.

XO,

I kind of have a thing for florals.

Lipstick | Necklace | Sunglasses - Old Navy (old), similar here 

 Bracelet

 Romper |   Bag-Tory Burch (old)

Rompers.....I have nothing but respect for these little numbers!  Lightweight, comfortable, requires little to no thought when it comes to your outfit, beyond travel friendly (both on the plane and in your suitcase), and very little accessorizing needed.  Does it get any better than that?

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Bikini so Target.

Bag - sold out, available in black

Bikini Top | Bikini Bottom | Cover-up | Sunglasses

via Instagram

When it comes to bathing suits, I refuse to spend a lot.  My tastes seem to change every year, whether its a color or a style of suit and between the sun & chlorine they always seem to fade.  I love Target because I can always find a huge selection that are affordable and easy to mix and match.  They have a whole wall of separates in just about every color, as well as two-piece suits in fun colorful prints and also basic solids.  I bought this top because of how colorful it is and therefore versatile.  I ended up purchasing these bottoms in mint to go with the top as well and I've also worn it with solid black and white bottoms that I already had!  And it doesn't hurt that while you are shopping for bathing suits you can stock up on super cute cover-ups, too! 

P.S. Though I wish, this is not a sponsored post for Target....I purchased everything in this post myself! 

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XO,

Fringe.

Romper (sold out) similar here & here | Shoes | Necklace | Bracelets

Not wearing extensions, just clearing out my camera and came across a few fun outfits that I never got around to posting!  Boy do I LOVE this romper so much! And while its sold out at the moment, have no fear because I found you some very similar alternatives!  Rompers are my very favorite essential for Summer.  They require no outfit thought at all, take up essentially no space in your suitcase when you are packing for those vacations you have coming up and are beyond comfortable.  Because of all the plus sides there are to rompers, the fact that you have to take the whole thing off just to go pee doesn't bother me one bit!  And these shoes...can we just have a moment.

When I saw them in Macys, it was love at first sight and I knew I wasn't going home without them!  I'll be honest, they are a tad high maintenance to put on, but once they're on, they become my most favorite shoes I own! Totally comfortable, super fun and they come equipped with loads of compliments and stops from strangers asking where you got your shoes from!

xo,

Do the Pom-Pom Swing!

Ring | Evil Eye Bracelet

Dress | Sunglasses | Clutch (old) similar here & here | Bracelets | Sandals

I purchased this adorable little dress from Misguided only 1 week ago and already wore it 2 days in a row - seriously.  The pattern is super adorable and its so comfortable and care-free that I could almost sleep in it.  I love the little details like the pom-pom trim and adjustable straps, but most of all I love the price point.  If you are looking for a fun and summery print dress that you wear again and again (I'm even thinking of wearing it with a white denim jacket or denim vest, next) I would highly recommend it!  And I can't give the dress kudos without talking about Misguided as well.  If you are not familiar with the brand, think of it as Asos's little sister! They have a HUGE selection, low price-points (and are always running sales), nice quality and super fast - (free over $65) shipping.  Happy Shopping!
xo,

Traveling to the Beach in Comfort

The Beautiful Paradisus Palma Real 

Top | Pants  | Clutch + Chain | Hat (old), similar 

Necklace | Ring | Shoes | Sunglasses

Earrings | Scarf

I'm finally getting around to unloading my camera from my trip so here we go!  I wore this outfit on my way down to Punta Cana with two goals in mind. 1) Comfort (If I'm gonna be on a plane for 4+ hours, I better be comfortable) and 2). Beachy.  When I tried on these pants, I didn't want to take them off, however they aren't pants I can wear around town without getting stares.  Truth be told, they've become my new favorite lounge pants at home, but on the trip, they served their purpose well!  Just a note, *I did have to roll mine down a couple times and even then they were a little long.  Its no secret I love to wear black, so I relied on my scarf and bag to bring in some color.   While I normally would wear flip flops with this kind of outfit, I went with flat espadrilles because my feet are always freezing on an airplane!  The hat is an oldie, but one that I constantly still reach for because its neutral and keeps the sun off my head and face. I have been completely obsessed with my new clutch and the print fit in perfectly in Dominican Republic.  It fit all my essentials but still remained thin which is why I love it so much.  The chain is completely versatile and while some nights I skipped it all together, my favorite way to use it is to double it up and wear the bag higher up on my shoulder.  I never travel without a scarf on an airplane because I'm always so cold, and between the bright color and lightweight feel, it was a perfect little travel companion!  Easy, breezy and totally comfortable!

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Whats in my Beach Bag!

What I would give to go back to Paradise aka Punta Cana!  I am a little late in this post and some to follow but once I came home it was back to reality and a lot of womp....womp....womp...well, life!  Here were the staples I had with me all week in the Dominican Republic.  They protected, hydrated, refreshed and made my skin GLOW!

Beach Bag | Passport Cover | Coola Sunscreen | 5 in 1 Face Cream | Tarteguard | Aviators | Card Holder | Hydrating Vitamin Spray | BEACH CREAM

Pom Pom Beach Bag - When I spotted this in Old Navy I practically ran to grab it as it was the last
one hanging!  The colors.are.just. and to top it off the bright little pom-pom tassel tie!  Its an average straw bag thats very durable and fits a TON of stuff!  If you are planning a vacation or heading to the beach, you need this!

Leather Passport Cover - I absolutely LOVE this so much! Its buttery soft and the silver embellished font makes it extra special!  The size of it also made it super easy to grab when I was shuffling through my bag.

Coola Sunscreen - I discovered this gem in Hawaii a few years ago when I left my sunscreen at home and I've been a fan ever since.  Not only is it natural and safe, but it smells INCREDIBLE (Pina Colada is my favorite) AND the spray nozzle makes it a fast and painless, non-greasy process.  P.S. I also really love their face sunscreen, too!

5 in 1 Face Cream - This is not only a wonderful face sunscreen, but its an all-around moisturizer that  you can also count on to even out your skin tone and prevent and reduce wrinkles! I use this a lot when I am pressed for time and  want to skip the process of an spf, moisturizer and primer.

Tarteguard - A face sunscreen (spf 30) from the brand whom creates all products without all the not-so-nice chemicals and ingredients. that is natural and unscented. It leaves behind no whitecast or greasy feel.  Also love the bright neon purple packaging!

Aviators - A classic.  nuff' said.

Card Holder - I loved having this on my trip because it took up no room at all and I could carry around my license, room key, cash and a card all neatly stashed away!  It was great to grab and go as well to go eat or grab a drink.

Hydrating Vitamin Spray - I used this each and everyday in between laying out and sweating my buns off.  It cooled my face off, smelled like fresh oranges and when it dried it didn't feel drying.  Its also the perfect little size to grab and go.  I even used this on the plane on the way down as the air on the plane is just well-non-existent, not to mention how dry it is 30,000 feet in the sky.

Beach Cream - AERIN sent this to me just before my trip and it couldn't have come at a more perfect time.  I just had a spray tan done and its the perfect body moisturizer to enhance your glow, hydrate your skin and lengthen your tan.  It also smells wonderful and has the tinniest hint of shimmer!

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