Real life. I always feel super awkward shooting pictures for the blog so I do my best to try to move around and make it feel more natural. Since I injured my ankle last week and am currently on crutches, taking these pictures was extremely interesting. Luckily this cute little pink embroidered dress doesn't need me to make it look good, it does it all on it's own!

This weekend was absolutely gorgeous weather so I ended up wearing this dress out for lunch and it was so comfortable. I'm not usually the biggest fan of pink but this little dress is so adorable with the ruffle and tassel detail and the embroidered front. It's going to be perfect to wear in the spring and summer to stay cool and comfy. Unfortunately it wasn't the easiest to wear with my crutches so I ended up having to change into shorts and a tank for the rest of the afternoon's activities but I definitely can't wait to break it out again as soon as I'm off crutches! 

Monday again already?! How do the weekends always fly by so fast? I had a fun weekend despite being on crutches and moving a lot slower than I would have liked but I got to hang out outside a ton and that always makes for a good weekend. Especially when the weather is as beautiful as it was. Recently I've made a few fun Amazon purchases that I just had to share with you guys so today is all about my favorite Amazon finds. 

1 // If you haven't seen the ever so popular Cult Gaia bamboo bags, you might be living under a rock. It seems like every other Instagram picture has one and while I think they are super cute, I wasn't about to spend $190 on one so when I found this amazing dupe on Amazon for $40, I figured why not? It's the perfect spring, summer bag and I love the size. 

2 // The Skinny Confidential is one of my favorite blogs and Lauryn has the most amazing skin (among other things) so whenever she recommends something, I jump on it. She drinks these collagen peptides every day and I can honestly say I've noticed a difference since I started as well. I mix it every morning with water and lemon. 

3 // B recommended this primer a few weeks ago so I decided to give it a try with my most recent Amazon Prime order and it is seriously amazing. I have oily skin and this is perfect to help keep my makeup in place all day and keep my skin shine free. 

4 // Years ago I got lasik eye surgery and I've been SO happy with the results. Since I spent a lot of money getting my eyesight perfect, I try to do everything I can to keep it that way so after chatting with Kerri about it, I decided to pick up some blue light filter glasses and they work so great! I never thought I'd actually want to wear glasses again after getting rid of mine but these are cute and help keep my eyes from straining so win/win. 

5 // Have you ever put your face over a pot of boiling water before doing an at home facial to help open up your pores? Yeah, me too, but I feel like that isn't overly safe. So when I saw this facial steamer I decided to give it a try. It works great and combined with my GloPro I feel like I'm getting spa ready skin at home and what's not to love about that? 

*Linking up with my favorite world traveler, Biana*

Happy Wednesday friends! It's officially spring and I'm excited for beach days and spending all the time outside that I can before it gets too hot out. This past weekend was absolutely gorgeous and I'm hoping we get a few more weeks of that weather, especially when I'm able to get out and walk around and enjoy it again. Yup, still hobbling around over here. If anyone has any suggestions on how I can heal my ankle sprain any faster, I'm all ears! 
Guys, I'm beginning to think I have a problem. I cannot stop buying Free People stuff. I picked up this tank and another top a few weeks ago and now I'm on the hunt for these shorts in my size. The obsession is real. I wore this outfit a few weeks ago when I was running some errands during the day, then I switched over to jeans to go to the Jason DeRulo concert at Universal and I loved how versatile and cute this tank was for both occasions. It's also super comfy which you all know is a must for me! I've also been wearing this cardigan on repeat, it's so perfect for spring and it's so soft.
Alright friends, I'm off to go ice my ankle again! Hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week!

cami // shorts // cardigan {on sale!} // bralette // sandals // sunglasses // 

*Linking up with Kelly*

Happy Monday loves! I hope everyone had a fantastic St. Patrick's Day weekend! I had a blast out with my girl Kerri, as usual. But unfortunately my clumsy self didn't come out of the weekend totally unscathed. I ended up twisting my ankle pretty bad Saturday so as some of you already saw on my Snapchat/Instastories, I'm hobbling around on a swollen and bruised ankle. Luckily it's my left ankle so I'm still able to drive but it's definitely made life interesting! Ok enough talk about what a klutz I am, let's talk about my newest beauty obsession... microneedling.

I'm not going to lie, when I first heard about microneedling I was a little hesitant. There's something about pricking your face with a bunch of tiny needles with a device that looks like it was used to torture someone that makes a girl a bit nervous but after reading a bunch of reviews I decided to give it a try. I spent a lot of time out in the sun without sunscreen when I was younger and I'm extremely expressive with my facial expressions so I was getting to the point where I was either going to bite the bullet and get Botox or figure something else out to help my skin so this was my last resort and I figured, what do I have to lose?

WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING?

Mircroneedling  works from the inside out by triggering skin’s natural healing process and inducing micro-regeneration deep within the skin. By gently damaging the skin, you trigger its natural healing properties which causes the creation of collagen. This allows any serums or moisturizers to reach deeper levels in your skin and it helps your topical skin care products be absorbed by your skin 200 times more effectively.

I use my GloPro 2-3 times a week for no more than 5 minutes at a time. I usually use it only at night since my skin is very sensitive and it tends to make my face a bit red plus I prefer to use it before my nighttime skincare regimen. I usually apply my RetrinAL cream immediately after and then top it with my hydrating night mask. I've only been using it for a little over a month but I've definitely been happy with the results. They say you should use it for 2-3 months before seeing significant results but I have been happier with my skin and I've definitely noticed smaller pores and a glow!

If you're on the fence about getting a GloPRO, you can try out this one for less than $20! The needles are slightly shorter than the ones on the GloPRO and it doesn't include the LED light but it's definitely worth it if you want to try before taking the plunge on a GloPRO.

GloPRO Microneedling Regeneration Tool  

*Linking up with Biana*

Happy Humpday ya'll! Can we talk about how Florida all of a sudden decided we weren't done with winter yet? Yeah, not cool. You guys know I am not a fan of the cold so I'm ready for my 80 degree temperatures back but in the meantime I got to break out my leather jacket one more time so I guess I can't complain too much. Even without the leather jacket, this is going to be my favorite spring outfit so be prepared to see it on repeat. 

This tee is only $8,... yes, I said $8 and no, it's not a mistype; and I've already bought it in multiple colors. It's seriously such a great fit and goes with so many things! Speaking of things I'm obsessed with lately... these heels. I had been on the hunt for a pair of simple leopard print sandals so when I came across these I knew they were coming home with me. I wore these to work all day and then to Disney Springs after work and they were still comfortable. I literally walked 2.3 miles in them and my feet didn't bother me one bit. It's hard to find a good pair of heels that are as comfy as these are. I definitely foresee myself wearing these with as many outfits as possible... leopard is a neutral, right? 

tee // jeans // sandals // jacket // sunglasses // lips in st. germain 

*Linking up with Kelly*

Happy Monday my little leprechauns! I know, that was a bit weird but what can I say, I'm in the St. Patrick's Day spirit already! I'm not sure what I'm doing for St. Patty's Day yet but you can be sure Kerri and I will be out celebrating our Irish(ish)-ness. Yup. I also made up a word today. What can I say, I'm on a roll. I know I've been a bit off my game since I started my new job and losing Novie but I feel like I'm starting to get into the swing of things so expect me to (hopefully) be back to my normal self soon. In the meantime, I'm sharing some snippets of my weekend and speaking of weekending, a super huge congrats to my blogger bestie, Biana on her baby announcement! SO excited for you girl!

Friday after work I buckled down and did some blog planning over happy hour at Disney Springs. Traffic was a nightmare (big shock there) so it was easier just to grab a drink and some uber fattening fried stuff before heading home.

Saturday was early morning boot camp in the freezing cold. It was rough getting up and going out there but considering how often I'm working out lately, it was needed. Later I headed down to Universal Studios to see Jason DeRulo at the Mardi Gras concert series. Did I mention how much I love living in Florida? It's so nice to be able to just pop over to a theme park for a concert.

Sunday I headed to brunch with some work friends. Mimosas and TopGolf... I'm sure I was every bit as awkward as you guys imagined but it was fun and it's really nice to have my new co-workers be so embracing of me.


Hope everyone has a fantastic week!

Oh hey hump day, nice of you to join us! It's not like this has been a bad week or anything, it just seems to be dragging a bit more than usual. Maybe because there's a small part of me that's dreading this weekend. And I know what you're thinking, who dreads the weekend, right? Well for those who might have forgotten, this weekend is daylight savings weekend so we lose an hour which makes my early mornings extremely rough for about the first week or two after the time change. Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited for the daylight later but it's rough starting my morning commute in the dark again. Ok, enough complaining about the time change, let's talk about how excited I am for spring fashion again. 

This past weekend was absolutely gorgeous here in Florida. 70 degree weather, sunny without a cloud in the sky, a slight breeze and low humidity. As much as I love living here, we get very few truly perfect days and this weekend we got two so of course I enjoyed as much of it as I could outside. I wore this outfit out for drinks for a friend's birthday and it was perfect for the warm day and slightly cooler evening. This top combines all of my favorite things; peplum, floral print and ruffles. And did I mention it's perfect for hiding a bit of a food (or beer) baby? Of course I paired it with my favorite jeans. I'm sure you guys are getting sick of seeing these jeans by now since I wear them pretty much 24/7 (don't worry, I have them in 3 colors and wash them regularly!) but they are so comfy and look cute with everything so I just can't not wear them! So... sorry not sorry? 

Hope everyone has a fantastic rest of the week!

Happy Monday friends! Sorry for my absence last week, still figuring out this whole work/life balance thing but I have to admit, a bit of a social media break hasn't been awful. But my social life is also taking a bit of a hit... these days I've been so exhausted by the time I get home that I've barely made it to the gym and I'm usually in bed by 9:30 pm but I'm not complaining! The job is going great, I love the people I work with and the company and I'm sure I'll get back to my usual self soon. 

Today I'm sharing a little spot I checked out while I was in Charleston a few weeks ago, Palmetto Brewing. I know a lot of my ladies aren't huge beer fans and while I don't believe this place serves wine (but I could be wrong), they do have amazing food and a great atmosphere. It's a little off the beaten path, in fact, I wouldn't recommend walking here as it does go through some dicey areas but it's definitely worth a stop if you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of historic Charleston. Down the street from Taco Boy (which is another must visit while in Charleston), Palmetto Brewing is directly in between the quiet area of King and Meeting Streets. It's touted as the oldest brewery in South Carolina and has a ton of cool historic items on display in the former warehouse location. So if you're in town and looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy some yummy bar food and a delicious beer, definitely stop by Palmetto Brewing!

*Linking up with Biana*