Camo Dress

I am so excited about today's outfit! 

I have a few different reasons for said excitment.

The first is the print of this dress.

If you've been around for a while you already know about my love for camo. If you're new let me start by telling you that camo is one of my favorite prints. 

The second reason is this dress is so comfortable. If you've never heard of Z Supply do yourself a favor and order some pieces from them because they do basics like nobody else. 

All of their silhouettes are super cute and flattering and the hand of all their fabrics is 10 out of 10! 

And the third and probably most exciting thing is my dress is currently 30% off right now at my favorite boutique! 

This is honestly a great piece to wear now around the house and when things are back up and running you can definitely wear it out and about! 

That's definitely a win in my book because I want all the comfy clothes right now, but know I won't have a need for 20 pairs of sweatpants when things are back to normal. 

Dress: Parkside Harbor (also want to snag this sweatshirt & this dress while the sale is going on.) | Denim Jacket: Old (similar here & here) | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff | Shoes: Adidas | Sunnies: Amazon | Lips: Ears Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm with Ulta Automatic Lip Liner in Rosewood on top

How's everyone holding up? It feels a little weird to end my posts this way, but I also think it's important to check on one another right now. (It's always important, but especially right now.) 

What I Bought 3.23

Happy Sunday!
I usually never post on the blog on Sunday. In all honesty I had all intentions of getting this post up on Friday and it just didn't happen.
This past week I had an idea for a new post series. The series is "What I Bought This Week". At the end of each week I thought it could be interesting to share with y'all all the things I purchased.

I want to preface with I  understand that some people aren't shopping right now and that's ok and totally understandable. I realize that some people will think this is highly inappropriate given the timing and everything that's going on. I also understand where you are coming from. However, this is a fashion and lifestyle blog and hopefully somewhere you come for inspiration and possibly even aspiration. I will also say a lot of the things this week are justifiable for staying sane during quarantine.
So read on below if you are curious about what I bought this week.

Dining Room Table
J and I are both working from home now. We don't have an office and are setup at the kitchen table. With us both having a monitor and a laptop there is just not enough space. I found this table for pretty cheap and knew we could use it for a little while in our new house as well. We also have had our dining room table for 3 years now and it was a hand me down. This was much needed.
Adidas Ultraboost
I have been running outside 4-5 times a week since all the gyms closed. I get really bad shin splints and my running shoes were about a year and a half old. I decided to treat myself to a new pair. I found them on Amazon for a really good deal. They are also 30% off at Nordstrom right now.
Reusable Straws
We finally ran out of our plastic straws and I decided not to buy more. We have metal ones but my friends recommended these to me. I love them and so does J.
Blue Light Glasses
I need new glasses really bad. (It's on my list of things to do this year.) Until I can get new ones I thought I would try out some blue light ones since I am always on my phone or computer.
Where the Crawdad Sings
Really hoping to read a bunch during this time. I got this one, Winter in Paradise, and the Jessica Simpson one to start off with.
Colored Pencils
I've had an adult coloring book for a while and never gotten around to using it. Finally got some colored pencils and will be coloring this afternoon. If you need a coloring book I thought this one & this one looked good.
Self Tanner
It was on sale last week and being tan makes me feel better.
Tula Day and Night Moisturizer
This was also on sale and I use this stuff daily so thought it was a good time to get a backup.

I hope y'all liked this post. This week I bought some really random stuff I feel like. I probably won't do this every week, but thought it seemed like a fun/good way to share products with y'all.
As always I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. If you need to talk I'm always here! Send me an email, leave a comment or slide into my DMs on insta.

Seeing Stars

Hey friends!

Hows week 2 of quarantine going for everyone? 

We are doing ok here. Definitely getting a little stir crazy, but still managing. 

I am totally obsessed with today's outfit. I can't wait to wear this out and about after things get back to normal. (I actually shot this right before things got REAL bad.)

Let me start with this jacket. I have been wearing it non-stop since I got it in January.

It's great to throw on with jeans, a dress, skirts, really anything. It's super lightweight which is perfect for this time of year. 

I kept things super casual with denim shorts and this bodysuit I got last summer. It's one of my favorites and still in stock. If you want to keep things casual you can pair it with jeans. If you want to dress it up, it looks great with skirts or dress pants. That's one of the best things about bodysuits... they are so easy to style. One thing to note: This bodysuit is a bit on the revealing side so just keep that in mind. 

Jacket: Parkside Harbor | Bodysuit: Revolve | Shorts: Old Navy | Shoes: Adidas | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunnies: Amazon | Lips: NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm

I hope everyone is staying safe during this time and not going to crazy! 

Thanks for stopping by and reading. 

5 on Friday Quarantine Edition

Happy Friday!

I'm so happy it's Friday. 

It's been a very crazy and very busy week! 
I'm so excited to bring back the 5 on Friday today. It's definitely been a while.

Today's 5 on Friday is geared towards what's currently going on. I've got some great things to help you get through the quarantine.

 1. 5 lounge wear pieces I'm loving! 

1. Tie  dye short set from Target. I just bought this and it's so cute.
Shorts
Sweatshirt
2. Tie dye sweatsuit. This is currently in my cart. 
Sweatshirt
Sweatpants
3. Lounge jumpsuit.
4. Sweatsuit short set. This one is also in my cart.
Shorts
Sweatshirt
5. Pink Joggers
These look so cozy! They are a bestseller! 

2. 5 Shows I want to Watch
1. Breaking Bad
We just started this right before everything happened.
2. Love is Blind
I know I'm SUPER behind on this one, but I've been busy. Can't wait to start it. 
3. Little Fires Everywhere
This one just came out. Need to get a Hulu account.
4. Elite
I've heard so many good things about this show. I'm super excited to start it. 
5. A Million Little Things
So many people have told me to watch this. It's honestly been on my "to-watch" list for almost a year. Hoping I can finally get around to watching.

3. 5 books I want to read

1. Jessica Simpson Open Book
This has been in my cart since it came out! 
2. In Five Years
I just heard about this book the other morning. It sounds so interesting. Definitely at the top of my list! 
3. Winter in Paradise
I have read a few books from this author and loved them. 
4. Daisy Jones & The Six
I'm really excited to read this book. It's currently in my cart along with 15 other books.
5. Where the Crawdads Sing
This has been on my list forever! Hoping to finally read it during this quarantine. 

Bonus 3. 5 Books I've read recently and recommend
1. The After Series
I LOVEEEEDD this series! It would be a great one to start because the books are longggg. 
2. The Wife Between & An Anonymous Girl
2 for 1 because they are by the same author. I really enjoyed these books. They are a little intense. Just a warning.
3. The Unhoneymooners
This is a good lighthearted quick read. 
4. The Perfect Couple
I love this author. This was my favorite book I've read by her. A little mystery, but not super intense. 
5. How to Walk Away
I liked this book more than I thought I would. 

4. 5 Organizational things I love

I feel like so many people are using this time to clean and organize. (Myself included)
Here are 5 pieces I have from Amazon that I love
1. Storage for Sunglasses
I love this storage for all my sunglasses. I put all the ones I wear regularly on top and the ones I wear less on the bottom.
2. Makeup Organizer
This is probably one of my favorite pieces I've bought from Amazon.
3. Shoe Organizer
I don't have this, but I think I need it! 
4. Makeup/Skincare Organizer
I like this for products I use everyday and my brushes.
5. Earring Organizer & Jewelry Organizer
I have one piece that is these two pieces together and it's great for all my jewelry. 

5. 5 At Home Workouts to Try
1. Tone It Up App
They are currently offering a free membership. 
2. POPSUGAR Fitness
I've done a few workout classes on this platform before. I believe it's also free.
3. Bikini Body Guide
I've done this before (not all the way through) and it's HARD! There's also no equipment needed.
4. Pure Barre On Demand
I had a subscription to this for a year and really liked it every time I used it.
5. Instagram
There are so many people doing at home workouts right now on Instagram live.
I think it's so great how people are coming together during this time. Just search for some and they should come up.

So there you have my quarantine 5 on Friday.
Is there anything else you would like to see from me during this time?
I know this is such a weird/crazy time and I'm trying to keep things as normal as possible around here. However, I think it would be weird to not address it at all.
There will definitely be a mix of content for the next little while.
I hope you all are doing well and are able to enjoy this upcoming weekend!

Work From Home Essentials

In the last week many of us have gone from working in an office on a daily basis to working from home! I am one of those people. So while I can't give you tips on how to effectively WFH, I can show you some things to make it more enjoyable. 

Below I've rounded up some things to spruce up your work space. I always feel like I can work better when I have a cute work space. You might already have some of these items at your office that you can bring home. You might also find this is a great time to give your desk a refresh or add a few new things! 

P.S. All these are from Amazon and can be here in 2 days with Prime! 

Cute Calculator

My co-worker has this and it's super cute but ,also very functional. 

Stress Ball

Super necessary for me! lol 

Wireless Mouse

Love this one. I might have to order for myself and replace my boring black one. 

Notebook

Can you ever have too many notebooks? The limit does not exist.

Yoga Ball Chair

Thinking of buying this now and bringing it to my office when it's time to go back.

Desk Mat

I have this on my desk at my office and I love it! 

Coaster Set

I also have a coaster in my work space. Keeps condensation from getting on my papers. 

Water Tumbler

Important to stay hydrated. A cute new tumbler always does this trick for me. 

Succulent

Just adds a little life to your desk. I have one a friend gave me for Galentine's Day. This is a set of 3.

Palm Print File Folders

I don't really have a need for these but thought they were cute if you did have a need for them! 

Acrylic Paper Tray Organizer

I am thinking of ordering these for when I do go back to my office. 

Marble Mouse Pad

Ordering this because I work on a glass table which isn't ideal for a mouse. 

Acrylic & Gold Stapler

This is so cute if you need a new stapler! Looks like Kate Spade but wayyyyy cheaper! 

What are your work from home necessities? How are you adapting to working from home if this is new for you? I would love to hear about it in the comments.

Slip Dress

Happy Tuesday!

How is everyone doing? This is such a weird time right now. And while I don't want too spend too much time talking about it, I definitely think it needs to be addressed. Today's outfit seems like such a silly thing to share given the state of everything but I hope that y'all are still reading blogs for inspiration. And if nothing else to get your mind off all the crazy/scary/sad things going on. I can't promise that content will make the most sense right now, but I would like to keep things as "normal" as possible around here. I would also like to say that if you need to share your feelings or someone to talk to during this hard time please feel free to leave a comment, send and email, DM me on Instagram or whatever is easiest for you. I can tell you that social distancing and self quarantine is going to be a little hard for this social girl. 

Let's talk about this dress now shall we? I bought this back in January for my trip to Vegas. I also knew I would get a lot of use out of it for date nights. I love that the print isn't your typical leopard print. I also love the slit and cowl neckline. It's super flattering. I shot this look in Jacksonville but basically wore the same thing on our last night in Vegas when we went to Vanderpump! 

This is a great piece to buy now for when you can get back to regular date nights in a few months hopefully! 

Dress: Vici Collection | Jacket: Topshop (similar here & here) | Shoes: Steve Madden | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunnies: Amazon | Lipstick: Nars Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm with Ulta Automatic Lip Liner in Rosewood on top

I hope everyone is staying safe and I appreciate you stopping by! 

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty

Happy Friday!

I'm so excited to share with y'all that the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty is starting this Sunday.

This is an event that I always look forward to. I was starting to get a little worried they weren't going to have it this year. My friend texted me yesterday morning that it was starting Sunday and I immediately started browsing the deals. 

Today I'm going to share some of the things I will be purchasing. 

If you want to see a list of everything you can click here.

Kopari Beauty Deodorant

50% off on Monday March 16th

I started using natural deodorant last year and then stopped right before my wedding. I feel like I never found the right formula. I have heard so many good things about Kopari. I will definitely be purchasing. 

Ofra Cosmetics

50% off all Ofra Cosmetics on Tuesday March 17th 

I've heard great things especially about their highlighter. I will probably be picking one of those up in the shade Glazed Donut

St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse

50% off this specific item on Thursday March 19th* ONLINE ONLY

Just tried this stuff and I'm obsessed! Will be stocking up!!!

Tarte Shape Tape

50% off on Saturday March 21st

This stuff is AMAZING!! Holy grail of all concealers. Debating getting some or not because I think I already have 2 in back stock. lol 

Tula 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream

50% off this specific item on Saturday March 21st

I love this product! I will also be stocking up on this one.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

50% off all Eyeshadow Primer Potion by Urban Decay on Monday March 23rd

This stuff is great! 

MAC Lip Pencils & Lip Prep + Prime

50% off the items above on Monday March 23rd

I loveeee the Prep + Prime as the first step for lipstick. It's such a great base. 

Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

50% off this product in the 4 or 8 count on Tuesday March 24th

I got these last year during the 21 Days of Beauty and really like them. 

PMD Personal Microderm Classic

50% off on Wednesday March 25th 

I'm very intrigued by this and it's a pretty good deal. 

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

50% off this eyeliner on Thursday March 26th

This is one of my favorite liquid eyeliners.

Clinique High Impact Mascara

50% off this mascara on Monday March 30th

This is my ride or die mascara. I use a lot of different mascaras but you can ALWAYS find this one in my makeup box.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer

50% off this product on Tuesday March 31st

I love this primer. It's a bit pricey so this is a good time to snag it.

Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream

50% off this product on Thursday April 2nd

I wanted to get some of these last year and just totally forgot. Will definitely snag some this year.

These are just some of the great deals during the 21 Days. There are definitely a ton of other great products on sale. I just have to limit myself ya know? 

101 in 1001 Update

Y'all! 
I am so sorry that I have been MIA lately and that this is the first blog post in like 2ish weeks! 
Things have been super busy and I've been feeling a little uninspired. (I've also been stuck in a book series. More on that later.) 
But I'm finally feeling inspired and have lots of content I'm excited to share. ( I just need to get it shot. haha)
Today I thought I would share an update on my 101 in 1001. I posted this for the first time back in October of 2017. I kind of forgot about the list honestly. 
Since I am quickly approaching the big 3-0 and my 1001 days will be up I thought it would be a good time to access where I'm at. 
See below for all the things I've ticked off the list and what I have left. (Some of which I'm sure will not be completed, but that is ok with me. I tried!)

1.    Go to Europe  

(Went to Paris 1/8/2020 for our mini moon)

2.    Get a promotion

(I’ve gotten promoted twice. The first time in May of 2018 and then again in October.)

3.    Get a puppy

(J surprised me with one on Christmas 12/25/2017)

4.    Go on a vacation with just my mom

5.    Go on a vacation with just my dad

6. Run a half marathon

(Ran the Donna ½ Marathon 2/11/2018)

7.    Take a cooking class

8.    Spend NYE in NYC

9.    Attend Fashion Week

10. Volunteer at the Humane Society

(Volunteered in August 2018)

11. Buy a Louis Vuitton Bag

12. Spend a whole day with my nephew doing whatever he wants

13. Treat my parents to a nice dinner

14.Buy a pair of Louboutins

15. Go to an NBA game

(Went to a Cavs game 12/17/2017)

16.Read 15 books

(After | After We Collided | After We Fell | After Ever Happy | Before | How to Walk Away | The Party | The Unhoneymooners | Truly, Madly, Guilty, Marriage Vacation | Nine Perfect Strangers | Are You Sleeping | An Anonymous Girl | The Perfect Couple | The Wife Between Us | The Identicals | The Lying Game)

17. Try 10 new restaurants in Jacksonville (Town Hall | Catullos)

18. Travel to 5 new places (Cleveland 11/2017 | Paris 1/2020 | St Thomas V.I. 11/2018 | Hamptons NY 7/2018 )

19. Go fishing with my dad

20. Learn to shoot in manual mode on my camera

21. Do a giveaway on my blog

(Smile Brilliant in January 2018)

22. Hit 500 classes at Pure Barre

23. Go to Chicago

24. Send out a Christmas Card

(Sent out our first Family Christmas card in 2018)

25. Cook an entire Thanksgiving meal for my family or others

26. Go to an NHL game

27. Grow a pineapple

(Jeff’s mom got me one for Easter last year. Sadly it rained a bunch and snapped off L )

28. Go to the Spa

(Did this for my Birthday last year. Will probably go again for my Birthday this year.)

29. Go to Disney World

30. See the leaves change in the mountains

31. Go to Biltmore

(Did our engagement photos in February of 2019)

32. Host a brunch party at my house

(Had one for my Birthday last year.)

33. Try paddle boarding

34. Redesign my blog

35. Make business cards for my blog

36. Clean out my closet (clothes & shoes)

37. Make 10 new recipes from pinterest

38. Try orange theory

(Tried it last January and have been going religiously ever since.)

39. Ride a mechanical bull

40. Do a pedal pub

41. Run the Gate River Run again

42. Go to 2 golf events with J other than TPC

(I didn’t get to go with J exactly but he got me tickets to President’s Cup in 2018 and The US Open in 2019)

43. Learn about my ancestors/heritage

44. Go camping

45. Organize ALL the closets in my house

46. Pay for the person behind me in the stabucks line

47. Buy something vintage

48. Send my mom flowers

49. Spend an entire weekend binge watching Netflix (this sounds bad but I NEVER do this anymore)

50.Go to 5 concerts

(Backstreet Boys August 2019 | Kacey Musgraves 9/2020 |)

51. Go to a Jags away game

(Jags vs Browns 11/19/2017)

52. Get another tattoo

53. Donate to a charity

(Donated to ASPCA on giving Tuesday 11/28/2017)

54. Go to a winery

55. Go apple picking

56. Take a painting with a twist class

57. Go to Oktoberfest

58. Get a facial

(Got my first one last July 7/2019)

59. Go snorkeling

(Did a little snorkeling on our Mexico trip in 2/2018)

60. Pay off a big chunk of my student loans (more than half)

61. Get on a really good skin regimen

(Pretty happy with my skincare routine right now.)

62. Finish decorating my house (and maybe decorate a new one)

(Guess we can cross this one off. Hopefully will be getting to decorate a new one soon.)

63. Get on a consistent blog schedule and stick to it (goal is at least 3 days a week)

64. Go horseback riding

65. Learn to ski or snowboard

66. Throw roaring 20’s party for my 29^th birthday

67. Inspire someone

68. Take a girls trip

(Charleston 12/2017)

69. Try juicing

(Did a 3 day Juice Cleanse in January 2019. Can’t wait to do another soon.)

70. Find a signature drink other than a vodka soda or margarita (I have multiple but my current fav is a dirty martini.)

71. Go vegetarian for a week (bonus points if I can last a month)

72. Organize all my makeup and skin care products  

(Did this last October. Need to share all the organizers I used.)

73. Watch the sunrise

(Watched the Sunrise the first day we were in Mexico 2/2018)

74. Cut down my own Christmas tree

75. Have a picnic

(Did this in Paris in front of the Eiffel Tower)

76. Write a letter to myself to open on my 35^th birthday

77. Be able to do all 3 splits

78. Take an aerial yoga class

(Did this in November of 2019 I believe? There’s a place on Class Pass near my house.)

79. Get a new pair of glasses

80. Find out my blood type

81. Attend a polo match (bonus points if it’s the Veuve Polo Classic)

82. Try kickboxing

83. Make homemade pasta

(Can’t remember exactly when we did this, but J’s mom got a pasta maker for Christmas 2018 so sometime last year.)

84. Make a wreath for our front door

85. Invest in a good quality pair of running shoes

(Bought a pair of brooks 12/2017)

86. Try 5 new restaurants in St Augustine

(Casa Maya 11/2019 |)

87. Get a real Christmas tree for the house

(December 2017)

88. Meal prep for one week (bonus points if I can do it once a week for a month)

89. Go to an FSU game in Tallahasse

90. Have a classic movie marathon with my mom and watch all of her favorites like Gone with the Wind, My Fair Lady, etc

91. Learn to braid my own hair (fishtail, French, & dutch)

92. Collaborate with a local store for my blog

(Collaborated with Fig & Willow a few times and Parkside Harbor)

93. Take a hot air balloon ride

94. Hit my daily steps goal of 10,000 every day for a month

95. Take a staycation

96. Take a day off once every 6 months just to clean/relax at home

97. Create a budget and stick to it

98. Plan a whole date night for me and J

99. Write city guides for all of the places I have lived

100. Come up with 101 things

(completed 10/18/2017)

101. Plan an epic 30^th birthday trip

As you can see I definitely have some work to do. I turn 30 exactly 4 months from tomorrow so I have a little bit of time. Stay tuned to see what all I get to check off by then.