Because it is!! Happy Thursday everyone and happy birthday to me! Even though I usually don't post on Thursday, I thought it would be fun to post today and share some facts about me that you may or may not know (depending on how well you know me and how long you've been reading the blog). I love getting to read a little more about other bloggers I follow so I thought my birthday would be a great time to share some random facts about me while I'm out sipping champs... or tequila. Who knows? ;)

1 // I was born on June 29th but my due date was actually July 4th. 

2 // I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but moved to Florida when I was in high school. I've lived in Florida now a lot longer than I lived in Ohio so I definitely consider myself a Florida girl and wouldn't move back for anything but I try to go back regularly to visit. In the summer of course.

3 // I love doing adventurous things and I've never met a roller coaster I wouldn't go on (even after getting stuck at the very top of Sheikra for 2 hours, you can read about that fiasco here) but I am afraid of heights. You can't pay me enough to walk over to the edge of a crazy steep drop off but ask me to jump out of a plane? No problem.

4 // Despite being super petite (only 5'1" and about 100 lbs), I will eat most people under the table. I'm the worst at all you can eat brunches because I will literally keep going back until I can't move... which is exactly what I'm doing to celebrate my birthday on Saturday. Wish me luck. Kerri and Kate, feel free to stop me when I try to go back for 5ths...

5 // I love to travel but I hate the process of traveling. Getting to the airport and getting through checkpoint security gives me so much anxiety but once I'm on board the plane I'm perfectly fine.

6 // I've been to 23 states, Mexico, the Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Alberta Canada, Switzerland, France, Germany and England (multiple times).

{Yes, I know my ears look huge here and no, it is not an illusion. LOL}
7 // I graduated with a degree in Communications and I've been in Digital Marketing for almost 10 years.

8 // I absolutely love animals (my dog is pretty much my life) but penguins are my favorite after him. 

9 //   By the water is my happy place. I prefer the beach but I'd settle for a lake or river. There is nothing more relaxing to me than planting my butt in the sand and listening to the waves crash in.

10 // The first "crush" I can ever remember was David Bowie as Jareth in Labyrinth. I still have a soft spot when I hear "Everything I've done, I've done for you. I move the stars for no one" or when I hear the song "As the World Falls Down". *sigh*
11 // On my downtime I love to read. I could spend all day in a hammock with a good book and be more than perfectly content.
12 // When I was in middle school I decided to join the school band. When deciding on what instrument I was going to play several people tried pushing me towards the flute or the clarinet because it "fit my size" but that just made me rebel so I decided to play the alto saxophone. Despite the fact it was almost as big as I was, I was actually really good and ended up being first chair and winning several state awards. Of course I gave it up to eventually be a cheerleader...*insert eye roll here*
13 // Despite having a "fashion" blog, I don't consider myself "fashionable" at all. My style is mostly laid back and casual. Even though every outfit you see on my blog is an outfit I wore out somewhere at sometime, you can find me most often wearing jeans and a tee or tank top.
14 // I was prom princess but I went to my senior prom dateless thanks to my boyfriend at the time being a complete jerk and taking his ex. For anyone wondering, don't worry I dumped him.
15 // The first roller coaster I ever rode was the Vortex at King's Island in Ohio. I was immediately addicted but wasn't able to ride a lot of the "scarier" roller coasters because of how small I was.
16 // I love history, art and architecture, especially European, even though I hated my history classes in school.
17 // I love spicy food. When I eat Thai I always order it Thai hot and I always get looks like I'm crazy but it is so good.
18 // I have an obsession with sunglasses. Like borderline unhealthy obsession. Classic Ray-Ban's are by far my favorite and one could ask "how many pairs of Ray-Ban Wayfarers or Aviators does one really need?" and my answer would be "all of them".
19 //I hate doing cardio but I love working out. It's such a great release for stress and tension. And when I absolutely have to do cardio I love getting outside and running. You can't pay me to run on a treadmill but I'll begrudgingly run outside.
20 // I broke my arm pretty bad as a kid which left me double jointed in the elbow/wrist. It's hard to describe what I can do but let's just say it's a great party trick and people always try it after they see me do it...and they all fail ;)
 {Here's some what of an example. Doesn't it look like my elbow is on the front of my arm? Oh and can we talk about this throwback gem for a minute LOL}

Alright, that was a bit longer than I originally planned so if you stuck with me, YAY, I appreciate it! And if I'm absent in the blogging world today, it's because I'm out celebrating my birthday and since it's a holiday weekend (and a continuation of my birthday celebration) I'm going to take a little blogging break and I'll be back next week! Hope everyone has a fabulous and safe 4th of July weekend!

outfit in first picture: top // shorts // sunglasses // bracelets {here and here} // watch // earrings // shoes // 

I mean seriously, is there anything better than beer and bacon? Well this weekend I got to combine the best of both worlds at the 4th Annual Bacon Beer Bash at Intracoastal Brewing Company in Melbourne, FL. Intracoastal Brewing is one of my favorite breweries in Central Florida, not just because I happen to be good friends with one of the owners, but because they have some of the best craft beers I've ever had. I love that Intracoastal isn't afraid to think outside the box and really go for it with their beers and the Bacon Beer Bash is a perfect example of that. 

From brews like the "Elvis Bacon Hefe" which combines peanut butter, bacon and banana in an easy to drink hefeweizen to the "Dad Made Breakfast", a slightly higher ABV Coffee Maple Bacon Blonde Stout, which tastes just as amazing as it sounds, they truly have fun with the beers they put out. This year for the Bacon Beer Bash they had 5 different brews made with real bacon; Maple Bacon, Chocolate Bacon, Elvis Bacon, Black Pepper Bacon and the Dad Made Breakfast Bacon Stout. In addition to the specialty brews they also had a food truck, Double D's BBQ and the Sugar Shack donut stand serving up delicious donuts made with bacon!  It couldn't have been a more perfect day for the bash, especially considering all the rain we've gotten recently but it was a bright and sunny... and hot! Recently Intracoastal Brewing expanded and now has two buildings, both which were able to serve beer and keep the lines nice and short. The expansion also means they're able to brew more and start bottling and canning their own stuff! I'm already looking forward to next year's Bacon Beer Bash but luckily Intracoastal has another event coming up in October to keep the beer lover in me satisfied. See you soon Rocky Water Brew Fest! 

top // shorts // sandals {on sale!} // hat {on sale!} // necklace // belt // sunglasses 

*Linking up with Biana and Lauren*

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Oh Friday, you sexy beast. I could not be happier to see you. I had a pretty busy week at work this week, I got an extra workout in this week and last night we decided to do trivia so I'm feeling especially tired this morning. Only a few more hours to go until the weekend though... I can do it. Right? We're actually supposed to get some sun this weekend so I will definitely be spending as much time as possible outdoors. Speaking of outside... in the summer... today I'm sharing some of my favorite beauty finds for the summer.

1 // Ya'll know how much I LOVE my rose water and my rose hip oil well guess what? That love is continuing with this amazing toner. Definitely a summer (and all year) must have!

2 // I don't use hairspray but I do use a lot of dry shampoo and I spend a lot of time at the pool, at the springs and at the beach during the summer so my hair tends to get a lot of build up and just dry in general. This shampoo is perfect for getting it clean and feeling soft and shiny again.
3 // I tend to gravitate back towards glosses during the summer just as something a little lighter and more natural looking. This gloss is super hydrating, plumping and is a nice neutral color perfect for every day. The best part? It's not sticky so you aren't constantly pulling your hair out of your mouth.

4 //  With it being bikini season I definitely am hitting the gym a little harder and these wipes are a perfect pick me up for after the gym if I plan on going somewhere after and I don't have time to shower. They're also great in the morning to give your skin that extra kick start!

5 //  Like I said above, I'm all about au naturel during the summer, throw on some mascara, some lip gloss and a little highlighter and I'm good to go.  I love this highlighter for a natural glow that doesn't look cakey or glittery and lasts all day even in the crazy Florida heat and humidity.
6 // This perfume has become my new obsession. I try not to wear it every day but I love wearing it on the weekends or when I'm out. It's so light and airy and makes me feel like I'm on vacation (and who doesn't want that?). I get compliments on it ALL the time. 

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

*Linking up with Amanda*

romper {from a local boutique but similar here and here}  // shoes // bag // sunglasses // necklace

*Linking up with Kelly*

Serious question. How do the weekends always fly by in the blink of an eye? I swear 30 seconds ago it was Friday and now it's Monday again? I'm convinced days on the weekend aren't really 24 hours long. Luckily I had a pretty relaxing weekend this weekend even though I ended up going out of town again on Sunday when I told myself I was going to try to spend at least one full weekend in town. I haven't spent a full weekend in Orlando since Memorial Day weekend and I gotta tell you, it's definitely catching up to me. Maybe soon... right? 

Ok, so it's no secret that Third Eye Blind is one of my favorite bands and if you didn't know that, you have to be living under a rock ;) Well last weekend they were in Clearwater for their Summer of Gods Tour (which is the first time their entire first album was performed on a tour) so of course I had to be there. Luckily I have a best friend who loves 3eb just as much as I do so it didn't take much convincing to get Kerri to go with me and we even took it one step further this time and we decided to purchase the meet and greet passes. I've been to countless concerts before (not just for 3eb) but I've never actually purchased meet and greet tickets so I have to admit, it was a bit nerve wracking not really knowing what to expect. Without boring you too much on the details, we got there and it started to pour, I'm talking straight up, no chance of staying dry or looking cute after, torrential downpour (thank god I decided to not wear a white shirt at the last minute) so things started a bit late but after soundcheck, meet and greet and a shot of tequila, we were in for an amazing concert complete with a gorgeous sunset. If you haven't seen 3eb perform in concert live before: A. You don't know what you're missing and B. This was well worth the 20 year wait to see live. We may have looked like drowned rats but we had an amazing time; with lots of laughs and we even ended our night with a beer on the beach listening to the waves crash in. It seriously doesn't get any better than that. And now, enjoy the photo dump and I'll see you beaches on Wednesday! Hope everyone has a fantastic week!

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Hello loves!  It's official. Florida is no longer the sunshine state. Actually, let's call it the state that is eventually going to sink and no longer be part of the United States if it doesn't stop raining soon. I swear we've seen the sun for maybe an hour over the past two weeks and this girl is starting to go a little stir-crazy. As a girl who loves the sunshine and being outdoors, this rainy weather has definitely taken a toll on my mood and my outfits. I've learned that dressing comfy when you're chances of getting soaked is way easier than trying to look super cute so I've been living in t-shirt dresses and sneakers.

I've been trying not to let the crappy weather keep me locked up indoors and I've just accepted the fact if I want to be outside I'm going to most likely get wet so I might as well suck it up and dance in the rain. Well luckily this dress is perfect for that! It's lightweight enough that it dries rather quickly but thick enough that you aren't flashing everyone if it gets wet. Plus it looks super cute with my Adidas Superstars and I love any reason to break them out. My 90's kid heart is happy any time I get to wear them and they're super comfy so it's definitely a win/win. So until this rain stops, be prepared to see a lot more t-shirt dresses, sneakers, jean jackets and hats. And do me a favor and do an anti rain dance for me to make this rain stop before my birthday in two weeks because I would REALLY like to be at the beach for it... or maybe paddleboarding. Either way I want to be outside!

dress // sneakers // bag // sunglasses // watch // bracelet // necklace //

*Linking up with Kelly*

Sorry guys but things are going to be a little heavy this Monday morning because today is June 12th. To most it's just another day, to some it has a special meaning but to those of us who live here in Orlando, today marks one year since our community was rocked by the events that took place at Pulse Nightclub. That night will forever be etched in my memory and I wasn't even there and I'm not part of the LGBTQ community but I can only imagine what the survivors of that night feel not just today, but every day. The horror that took place that night is something that cannot ever be explained. 

Today marks 365 days since pain, terror and fear struck Orlando and the patrons of Pulse. In some ways it feels like a lifetime and in other ways it feels like it was just yesterday. They say that time heals all wounds but wounds leave scars and scars are always present reminders of how that wound happened, so that begs the question; does time really heal all wounds? Just because the pain is no longer there physically doesn't mean it's gone. Sitting here today I can still remember reading that first post from the Pulse Facebook page and praying it wasn't real but knowing in my heart it was. 8 words. 8 words that I will forever remember reading. That post is probably gone now but I and many will never forget. So has time really healed? Who's to say? What matters is that we've allowed the healing process to begin. What matters is that we have moved forward. Anger, sadness, love, hope - it's ok to feel all of these things. Not just today, every day. Any day. As long as we don't let the fear and anger take over it's ok to feel those emotions whenever because it is part of the healing process and feeling means we're alive. 

Today marks a day of a lot of feelings but it also marks a new year for Central Floridians. For this year I hope we will not let hate win. Today is Orlando United Day but I hope we can be united more than just today. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King

If you would like to donate to the onePULSE Foundation, you can make a donation or purchase a t-shirt here. Please note that I am in no way affiliate with the onePULSE Foundation and I am not receiving any compensation to push out their link. I am simply a girl from Orlando who loves and supports her community.

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 I hope everyone is having a fantastic week so far! I'm definitely missing my two day work week that I had last week so I have to admit, I'm dragging a little. The rainy week we've been having definitely hasn't been helping my mood or energy but I know we need it so I'm trying not to complain too much. One of the positive sides to all the rain is that is has been keeping it a bit cooler so we're not longer melting in the heat of Hades. It's more like bikram yoga hot... you know, not unbearably hot until you start moving around then you start to wonder if someone secretly turned up the humidity because for some reason sweat is dripping down your back but it wasn't that hot when you first walked in (or in my case outside). Now that I've given you that lovely visual...
The "cooler" weather has allowed me to rock some of my favorite lightweight sweaters and shirts with shorts and feel like we actually got some spring weather. This shirt is so lightweight and flowy and of course I love the tassels! Sometimes I wonder if I wasn't a cat in a former life. When I get bored I find myself swatting and playing with tassels (whether on my shirt, bag, someone else's bag... maybe even their shirt if it doesn't get too weird) and this shirt is perfect for that! Now that I've successfully weirded you guys out (I'm in rare form tonight... just roll with it) can I tell you how freaking comfy these shoes are?! I wore these to the Dave Matthews concert a few weeks ago and we ended up walking around 4 miles and I stood pretty much the entire concert and my feet were perfectly fine the next day. I will say, be cautious about lacing them too tight, looser is definitely better!
Hope everyone has a fabulous rest of the week!

top // shorts // shoes // bag // sunglasses // lips in snob 

*Linking up with Kelly*