Weekend Recap

This weekend was a weirdly paced one.  It wasn't too busy since I'm still sick.  However, I did manage to have a little bit of fun when I wasn't feeling so terrible and wasn't either in bed or on the couch.

1.  My favorite outfit I wore was my palm frond graphic skirt with a crisp white tunic for an easy, fun look to celebrate the fact that it's finally warm enough to sport bare legs now!  I love the tropical feel of this outfit (I'm ready to have a cocktail at a tiki bar on the beach in this outfit!)

Old Navy tunic top | $24

Forever 21 skirt | old purchase | similar here, here & here

Target pointed flats | $30

Michael Kors Selma satchel | gift from Richie

2.  Lunch Date with Richie by the water.  Being stuck in bed, when I haven't been at work, I had to get out of the house and get some fresh air!  I wasn't able to be out and about very long, but it was definitely worth it.

We stopped by a little burrito bar called, Salsa Salsa which was cute little place down towards the water.  Richie and I both got the giant, filling burritos and sodas in glass bottles (I'm a sucker for glass bottle sodas!).

We took a short walk down by the water.  It was so beautiful out, but surprisingly hot!  Plus being so sick, I've been getting tired very easily.  But I'm a firm believer that some fresh air (especially some salty sea air) does the body good!

It was so peaceful watching the sailboats go by.  If we would have picked up some ice cream, I could've stayed on the docks and watched the boats all day!

Going down port always feels like a mini stay-cation to me.  There's a bunch of little shops and restaurants around, and the hustle and bustle of the ferry makes it feel much more like a destination.

3.  A mani-pedi (a cup of hot tea) is one of the best ways to relax and unwind when you're sick.  Whenever I get a mani my go-to polish is usually Essie; they have a crazy amount of colors, and they all look gorgeous on your nails!

I'm really into lavender polish for spring, so for my fingers I went with the 'Go Ginza', and for my toes, 'Lapiz of Luxury'.  The colors are perfect and the names are so fun.  (Who can I talk to about becoming a nail polish namer?)

How was your weekend?  :)

April Faves

April was a pretty good month for me. I turned 24 (guess that means I'm kind of an adult now, lol)!  

I'm starting to become more confident as a blogger and really getting into the swing of things (posting more regularly, getting/taking more quality photos).  My personal style has also come a long way since I started blogging; I like how I look and feel good in the things I wear, which has definitely helped with my self-confidence and overall made me happier with myself! :)

I'm positive May is going to be a great month and I'm confident I'm going to improve my blogging even more!

Unfortunately, I'm still pretty sick, but I still wanted to share my roundup with you guys anyways (I promise I'll try and get the rest of the links up as soon as I'm feeling better!) :*

Old Navy | Eyelet dress | $44.94

Savers | Ralph Lauren belt | thrifted

Marshalls | Lace-up Booties | old purchase

Marshalls | BCBGeneration Moto Jacket | old purchase  

Marshalls | BCBGeneration Moto Jacket | old purchase 

Call It Spring | 'Hey You' flats | sale find

Target | Striped Skirt | purchase from 2 summers ago

Ann Taylor | Faux Leather sleeve striped top | old purchase

Savers | Ralph Lauren belt | thrifted

Fossil | Cecil watch | c/o Fossil

Kate Spade | Glasses bangle | $78

Lokai | Lokai bracelet | gift from Richie

Old Navy | White tunic top | on sale, $22

Forever21 | Abstract Frond Print Skirt | $23

Michael Kors | Selma bag | gift from Richie (not available online in navy, but they have some other color options, here, or this gorgeous color block option, here)

Old Navy | Classic Blazer | on sale, $35

Old Navy | Graphic tee | (an old purchase, but Old Navy has a ton of graphic tee options, here!)

GAP | GAP 1969 Authentic Boyfriend Jeans 

Target | Leopard print flats | purchase from last year

Old Navy | Striped tunic top | on sale, $14.99

Old Navy | jeggings

Nine West | Riding boots | gift from mama

Fossil | Cecil watch | c/o Fossil

Forever21 | Pearl & Bow bracelet | old purchase 

Lokai | Lokai bracelet | gift from Richie 

Fossil | Cecil watch | c/o Fossil

Forever21 | Bow bracelet | old purchase 

Lokai | Lokai bracelet | gift from Richie

Marshalls | Sperry boat shoes | (similar here)

Old Navy | Magenta Pixie Pants | (the magenta was a clearance find, but there's a ton more prints and colors, here!)

Old Navy | Striped tunic top | on sale, $14.99

Michael Kors | Selma bag | gift from Richie (not available online in navy, but they have some other color options, here, or this gorgeous color block option, here)

Etsy | Monogram necklace | $36

Etsy | Love Initials necklace | gift from Richie

What were your April favorites?

Weekly Pin-spirations 4/29

Another week, another round up of my weekly pin-spirations (although truthfully, I could probably do this everyday!  LOL)

I've got a little bit of fashion inspiration and a little bit of foodie fare. Usually when I pin I start with one thing and after some time I wind up in a completely different spot!

Pin | Site

Emma Watson makes going to the airport in sweats look so effortlessly chic! I'm jumping on this bandwagon and if this entire outfit could just magically appear in my closet, that'd be great!

Check out my post, here, for the Save vs. Splurge for this outfit (my finds are a fraction of the originals!)!  (And, here, for some more jogger options!)

Pin | Site

Insects have never looked so chic and fashionable before!  Seriously, how cute is this print?

Pin | Site

I'm a sucker for boat shoes (I have about 5 pairs already and I'm not even a little bit sorry about it)!  They have a bunch of different colors, and I'm completely hooked on the coral ones!

Pin | Site

I'm always the only one who gets noodles at hibachi. There's always a huge pile of fried rice for everyone else and then, off to the side is my little pile of noodles. And I don't even care because hibachi noodles are absolutely heavenly. And now that I've found this pin, teaching me how to make them, I'm much more eager to learn how to cook like an adult. 

Pin | Site

If I'm not craving hibachi, I'm most likely craving bruschetta. And I'll admit, I'm a bit of a bruschetta snob. I like when the toast is thick, crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and the balsamic has soaked the bread. 

You can follow along for all my other pin-spirations here!


What were your favorite pins this week?

You Are the Pine-Apple of My Eye!

Pineapples (especially in sunglasses) are still definitely a major trend; and I'm totally okay with that.  It's cute, it's fun, and when the picture's been taken you can turn it into a pool drink or a tasty snack!  Inspired by this trend are a lot of pineapple accessories, clothing, decor, you name it!  I've rounded up a few of my favorite picks (thank you Pinterest!) to share with you guys!

DIY Pineapple Lamp

This lamp is made out of plastic spoons and plastic bottle!  Can you believe it?!

Pineapple Moon phone case

This is definitely my next iPhone case for sure; I love the mix of playful prints and the color palette!  (Plus it's only $20.25 and you can get it for the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy)

Pineapple Bottle Stopper

Waaaaay better than your ordinary (and boring) wine cork.

Gold Pineapple wine glass

And what goes better with your pineapple bottle stopper than a matching stemless wine glass?

Variety is the Slice of Life necklace

I would wear this with all of my sun dresses!

Pom-pom trim Dolphin shorts

I love the print and the pom poms together; it's so fun!

Ked's Pineapple print sneakers

Nice, bright statement shoes that are also comfortable (it's a win win!)!

This Anthropologie Pina Lace top is definitely a splurge piece; but there's no shame in the mantra: "Treat yo self"!

What do you guys think of the pineapple craze?

iPhone 6 Cases...under $50

I admit, I like to change my iPhone case, like I change shoes.  All the time.  I can't help myself, with so many cute cases out there it's hard to stick with just one!

Case Mate | 24 Karat Gold case | $50

The gold flecks in lucite is luxe and totally cool.  What I like about this case is the 3-D aspect, and that it's not just printed on.

Etsy | Sprinkles | $28.50

Etsy | Pineapple Moon | $20.25

ban.do | I Am Very Busy case | $26

Casetify | Anemones + Rose | $40

Casetify | Breakfast at Tiffany's | $40

Check out this post (here) from a while back that also features some awesome cases!

What cases are you rocking?

Sick Day Adventures

This weekend I just had to get out of bed and get some fresh air.  Nothing's better when you're sick than some fresh air...and a bit of shopping (Old Navy has the best clearance and sales).

Here's what I found in store that's also available online:

Sleeveless Embellished Top (I got mine in 'flaming tulip')

I love the color and detail in this top!  It's bright, and the fabric is nice and light, which is perfect for layering in spring, and for the hot weather in summer.

Terry-Fleece Joggers

Bless the person who made joggers chic enough to dress up and wear anywhere (like errands or to work)--seriously, high fives, y'all deserve an award.  And who gets an award for rocking joggers so effortlessly and totally deserving of style envy?  Emma Watson.  Check out my post, here, to see how she styled her joggers (and for the broke girl's look alikes).

The clearance racks always, always have hidden gems.  Anywhere.  Whenever I go shopping I make a beeline for the sales section.  At Old Navy, for example, I got pants and dresses that normally go for around $30-$45 for only $10 a piece!  So, don't ignore the clearance section, because you definitely don't know what you'll find (same can be applied to thrifting, but that's for another post)!

While I was Old Navy, I finally found a pair of aviators that actually flatter my face!  I can't even tell you how many pairs I've tried on (the limit does not exist...because it's really been that many).  Usually they're awkwardly too small, or the shape is just weird and doesn't work with the shape of my head.

Unfortunately, Old Navy doesn't have as wide of a sunnies selection online as they do in store (*frowny face* here).  But, you can find similar ones at Forever21, here.  If aviators aren't your thing, check out my post, here, that has my different picks for summer sunnies!

Our other stop, was Trader Joe's.  Now if you don't know what that is, it's like a Whole Foods, but on a smaller scale.  They have all sorts of tasty treats there (I love the mochi ice cream bites and the mushroom truffle raviolis!).  I've only been one other time before, so I liked just seeing all the different foods they have (I love to eat, so this little outing was perfect!).

Obligatory blogger with pineapple post!

If you have a Trader Joe's nearby, go pick up the Watermelon Cucumber Cooler.  It's amazing!  It's not overly sweet and tart, it's just right.  You could drink it as is, or use as a mixer for the perfect summer drink!

And if you head over to Trader Joe's website, they even have a variety of recipes!

Fried Raviolis with Creamy Marinara (I could eat fried raviolis all day)

Leek and Bacon Egg Tottins (these look like the perfect brunch food!)

Gnocchi with Bacon & Brussel Sprouts (I love all three of these things!)

Dairy Free Maple Bacon Cheesecake (Salty and sweet?  Yes please!)

Later in the day, I also tried my hand at a fishtail braid...and then my arms got tired lol. Not too bad for a first time (plus, I can just pass it off as a messy braid look!).

I used this easy tutorial, inspired by Blake Lively's Age of Adaline movie, here, on Pinterest!  I honestly didn't think that fishtail braids were this easy, but I can proudly say I now know how to do one!

Sunday was very relaxed.
I stopped by Target, just to get out and move around a little.

I use the shopkick app, which is awesome!  You earn 'kicks' by scanning certain items (kind of like a scavenger hunt), and when you've earned enough kicks you can turn them into gift cards.  I shop at Target a lot, so I turn my kicks into Target gift cards.  Today I earned enough for a $10 gift card.  I found the best two toned flats on sale for $14.98, and then used the gift card.  So I only spent $4.98 on these super cute shoes that normally are $30!

Sam & Libby Heidi Two Piece flats $23

I would definitely download the shopkick app and give it a shot!  It only takes a few seconds, and you earn kicks while you're out doing your errands or shopping at the mall, so why not earn towards some gift cards?!  Use my link to sign up (it's compatible with Apple or Android, so everyone wins!): http://get.shopkick.com/line42278.

Oh, and how cute is this Kate Spade Maise look-alike (and at $27, it's over $200 cheaper!)?! Get it online, here!

How was everyone else's weekend?!

Travel Style Inspo: Emma Watson

I'm still sick unfortunately (*insert frowny face here*), and it's the weekend (*add another frowny face* because who wants to be sick on the weekend?).  Buuuut, as a new blogger, I'm trying to be better with posting more frequently.

I'm keeping it short because I have a nasty headache and fever, but I just had to share this particular pin that I found: Emma Watson's latest travel outfit.  I've always been a fan of Emma Watson for years now (I'm a proud Harry Potter fan);   and now, she's definitely one of my style inspirations.

This airport look is such an easy outfit to put together, and so effortlessly chic!  I love this look because first of all, I love blazers, and secondly because she paired her's with stripes.

Picture from Refinery29

I'm not a huge sweatpants person anymore (I used to be a phys. ed. major in college for a couple of semesters, so I was always in work out clothes).  But I am a fan of the casual chic track pants that are going on now.  It's all the comforts of sweatpants, but with the structure and style of a pair of trousers. 

I've put together the links for all of the original pieces that Emma Watson actually wore, and then after some searching, I have look alike pieces that are well under what the originals cost.

Original pieces: 

Shopbop | SMYTHE Cut Out Blazer ($695)
Net-A-Porter | Tibi Bibelot crepe track pants ($285)
Farfetch | Theory Horizontal Stripe T-Shirt ($87)
Net-A-Porter | Tabitha Simmons Vera leather point-toe flats ($675)
Ray-Ban | Original Wayfarer Classic ($155)

Look-alike pieces: 

Nordstrom | Calson Stripe relaxed tee (on sale for $17!)
Nordstrom | Mel by Melissa 'Pitanga' Ankle strap flats ($48)
Old Navy | Classic Blazer (on sale for $35!) | (I have this same blazer in navy and it is super comfy!)
Forever21 | Classic Wayfarer Sunglasses (definitely can't beat $4!)
Old Navy | Striped Jersey Pants (on sale for $15!  They're striped, but hardly look like it, and look more like solid black/dark grey!)
Nordstrom | Trouve Side Stripe Track Pants ($85)


What do you guys think of this travel outfit?

*p.s. check out my other style inspiration, Kate Middleton, here!