Happy Fri-nally! This was a long and busy week for me so I am beyond happy and thankful that Friday is finally here. I have very minimal plans this weekend and I'm not going to lie, I don't hate it. The weather is supposed to be hot (so what else is new?) so you will most likely find me at the pool or on my couch. I have been on a major redecorating kick lately and I don't want to spend a ton of money so I've been making little decor changes here and there that are revamping my home without completely changing everything. Today I'm sharing some of my favorite decor pieces (yes, that happen to come from the #NSale...) and linking up with Amanda!

1 // This marble and wood serving board is perfect for a wine and cheese night in. It's the perfect size and, excuse the blogger in me for coming out, but it looks pretty in pictures too!

2 // I love the way these Easy, Tiger beer glasses look on my bar cart! The can shape is so fun and I love the gold foil which matches my gold bar cart. I might have to pick up a few more while they're on sale.

3 // This plush throw is perfect for cozying up on the couch and looks super cute in a blanket basket as decor. I love the pom pom details on the corners and it comes in 3 colors!

4 // I love my Jonathan Adler Zebra Stacking Dish! It isn't on sale in the gold but the navy and white is still super cute and I love having a place to put all of my rings and other jewelry in at the end of the day.

5 // My new pillows have definitely freshened up the look of my couch and added a bit of color. I love the tassels on the corners!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Happy Thursday! Is it just me or is it completely crazy that we are only 3 days away from August? Where did this summer go? Don't get me wrong, the summer temperatures are definitely still in full force here and don't show any signs of cooling off any time soon but it's crazy to me that July is almost over.

I've been loving getting out and doing things around town from visiting local breweries to playing tourist and playing putt putt on I-Drive which is exactly what we did the day I took these pictures! Well, first we had a few cocktails but after it cooled off a bit, we headed over to the mini links and got our game on. It was a pretty competitive guys versus girls face off. I'm pretty sure that second shot of tequila probably threw our game off a little bit but Kerri and I still killed it! This was the perfect outfit for a hot, summer evening; casual and comfy but still cute. The 90's styles are definitely making a comeback and this is most likely about as close to a 90's look you're going to see me in but I felt pretty happy with my nod to the 90's without going too over the top. In true bestie fashion, Kerri and I both showed up wearing very similar outfits, completely unplanned! But in all honesty, can you ever go wrong with a white tee and jean shorts? I didn't think so ;)

tank / shorts / sneakers / bag / sunglasses / necklace / watch / lips in snob / earrings / bracelet

Happy Monday! I semi agree with the quote above. I do love what I do but Monday's are still a little tough. I just feel like the weekends aren't quite long enough. Who agrees? Ok, we are now back to our regularly scheduled Weekending post with B. Well... kinda. I didn't really do much this weekend and used it as a recovery time to get over my cold (finally feeling better!) so I'm recapping the brewery we went to last weekend. If you're ever in the Orlando area and want to check out some local things, more and more breweries are popping up all over so it's a great thing to do to kill some time for a few hours, especially on a rainy or crazy hot afternoon.


This week I'm talking about Ten 10 Brewing. Ten 10 has been open just over a year now (they had their one year anniversary on Saturday) and is located in Mills Park, just north of downtown Orlando. They recently started serving food so it's a great place to pop in for a beer or grab a bite to eat for lunch.


It's a pretty small building so if you come during peak hours be prepared to stand but if you're like me and you tend to be out when the sun is still out, there are plenty of tables and booths as well as a large bar to sit at, relax and enjoy the company and a cold one.


My personal favorite is their White Ryno which is a Witbier but they brew a large selection of different beers so you can find something for everyone! Not a fan of beer? No problem! They also have a selection of wines on tap by the local winery, Quantum Leap. That's another thing that I love about Ten 10; they support other local businesses. So if you're looking for something to do to cool off or avoid the crazy summer showers we get here in Florida, stop in a local brewery and try something new!


Hope everyone has a fantastic week!

Happy happy Friday everyone! With me starting out this week sick, I really felt like the week dragged. Needless to say, I am so ready for the weekend! Similar to my Monday post, I'm switching things up a bit today. Instead my usual Friday Five post, I'm sharing some of my favorite airport travel outfits since this time next month I'll be jetsetting for a long weekend! 

Whether I travel by car or by plane, I always like to be comfortable when I travel but still look presentable. This usually means comfy jeans and soft tee paired with some cute flats. I mean, you can't go wrong with a classic yet comfy outfit, am I right? The best part about an outfit like this is it's less likely to get all wrinkled sitting for any length of time and is usually perfect for stepping off the plane and then heading out to explore which is super important for me since I usually don't even bother to go to the hotel before running out to do something. Most of my trips are quick weekend getaways so I like to make the most of my time while I can. Here are a few of my favorite travel outfit inspirations that are perfect from plane to exploring!

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Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

*Linking up with Amanda for Friday Favorites*

Oh Monday, you came again far too soon. I saw a quote the other day that said why is Monday so far away from Friday but so close to Saturday and I couldn't agree more! I had a good mix of relaxing and going out this weekend including a little girl's night out with Kerri on Friday and brunch and The Secret Life of Pets on Sunday but like Biana did last week, I'm switching up my normal Weekending post for a little Q&A session!

If you could only... 

Wear one outfit // It'd probably be a pair of skinny jeans and a comfy tee. I love it because you can dress it down with sandals or flats or easily dress it up with heels and some fun accessories

Have one style icon // Probably Morgan Stewart from RKOBH. Her style is so effortlessly chic and timeless and love that the girl isn't afraid to rock jeans and a tee
Shop at one store // Probably Nordstrom. Even though we don't have one here they have everything I could ever need
Carry one handbag // Like B, this is like choosing a favorite child for me. I prefer smaller bags but if I had to use one the rest of my life it'd probably be a Louis Vuitton Neverfull. I'd like to disclaim while I don't actually own one now, if I was told I could only use one bag the rest of my life I'd go buy one immediately
Use one skincare product // I love love love my Korres Wild Rose oil. I don't think there's any way I'd ever give it up!
Wear one scent // This is a hard one for me as I get bored with scents during different seasons. I always go back to Armani Code and Chanel Chance so I'll say either of those
Indulge in one spa treatment // Facials. Hands down. You can get a decent massage from your significant other but a facial... those are tough to do at home
Apply one lipstick color // I LOVE my lipsticks but if I had to choose just one, Snob by Mac.

Order one drink // Champagne (I'm including rose in that!). Give me all the bubbles!
Pick one flower // Peonies
Apply one mascara // Buxom
Do one workout // Probably barre since it's a full body workout
 Read one author // Again, this is a tough one. I love Lauren Weisberger but I'm also a huge fan of Emily Giffin.
Live by one quote // Good ol' Winnie the Pooh

Hope everyone has a fantastic week!

Happy Friday lovelies! We made it through another week! This one was definitely a bit rough, especially compared to last week but I know it could have been worse so I won't complain. But I am definitely ready for the weekend. I've woken up every day this week between 10 and 15 minutes before my alarm is scheduled to go off so I just got up but those lost minutes of sleep have really caught up to me. Alright enough talk about sleep or I might accidentally drift off at my desk... let's jump into my Friday Favorites with Amanda!

1 // At first I hate this bikini but after seeing it in store a few times I decided to try it on and well, it ended up coming home with me.
2 // Just last weekend I was thinking that I really wanted to pick up a new lash primer since I used to use one regularly but for some reason stopped. After reading some reviews and some other blogger's opinions I was surprised to see that a lot of the big name bloggers were using the L'Oreal Voluminous Primer so I picked it up myself and I've been really happy with it! At first it can be a bit clumpy but I started taking a tissue and wiping some of the excess off and I definitely see a huge improvement.
3 //  I've only used powder as a foundation for years now but in the summer when I'm outside and sweat I've realized it relocates to all the wrong places, looks cakey and feels heavy so I decided to give this a try and I am in love. It's lightweight, has SPF 50 in it and provides full coverage without getting cakey.
4 // The only thing I got from the Nordstrom sale yesterday was this tee (thanks again Kerri!). I love the cross front detail and the v-neck back. Perfect for dressing up or down and it looks super comfy!
5 // Thanks to B I had to check out the new Essie Gel Couture polishes. So far I'm happy with the one I got! The only downside is they don't have a lot of colors yet and it's a little pricey but considering how easily I chip my nails I'll pay a little more for something that will last longer!

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!

Happy humpday dolls! Half way through the week! Although today is definitely going to be a hellish day for me. I have back to back meetings all day starting at 11 am all the way until 4 pm. But at least that should make the day go by fast, am I right? So it appears that I'm still loving all the things off the shoulder over here and I don't think that's going to change any time soon so if you're getting sick of seeing this trend, I apologize in advance. 
A few weeks ago I was walking through the mall and I decided to duck into Forever 21 (which I almost NEVER do) and immediately was overwhelmed. Does anyone else have this problem when walking into F21? After glancing around the store for a minute tops, I turned around and headed straight back out when this top caught my eye. I went over, picked it up took one glance at the fitting room line and said to myself "that's not happening" so I just decided to buy it. Buying things at F21 without trying them on can be a complete hit or miss so I was super happy when I tried this on and not only did it look cute on but it was super comfy too. It's perfect for all of these ridiculously hot days we've been having and will be great to carry over into fall. Plus at under $15, you can't beat the price! I love walking into stores and finding those hidden gems without even looking!

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Happy Monday friends! Another one bites the dust. I don't know about you but I like last week a LOT better. I was not ready for Monday to come so quickly this week. We need to make 3 day weekends the norm, I get so much more accomplished on a 3 day weekend. Please tell me I'm not the only one who feels that way?? Ok, enough whining, let's jump into my weekend recap with Biana!

Friday after work, Kerri and I headed over to a local hotel to participate in a NOH8 photo shoot taking place. If you aren't familiar with the NOH8 Campaign, it is a charitable organization whose mission is to promote marriage, gender and human equality. The campaign was created as photographic silent protest  in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature people  with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with "NOH8" painted on one cheek in protest. We weren't really what to expect but it was really fun and I'm glad we participated. I can't wait to get our pictures back! After the shoot we grabbed some drinks and our favorite loaded tots before heading home.

Saturday was a pretty chill day. We did some shopping in the morning then relaxed by the pool until the storms rolled in, then spent the evening playing cards and watching funny movies. 

Sunday I woke up bright and early, made breakfast then headed up to the gym for a quick workout. After the gym and errands we headed back out to the pool for a bit more sun. We really didn't spend too much time out there either day because with the heat index it was around 110 so even in the water it was almost uncomfortable. I love Florida in every month except summer. It is downright brutal here from June to September. I'm talking, hard to breath, feels like your drowning it's so humid, brutal.

 

Have a fantastic week!

Happy Friday dolls! Hope everyone had a fantastic short week! Don't you wish every week was a 4 day work week? I've said it before and I'll say it again, whoever came up with the 5 day work week is crazy. According to the forecast, it's supposed to be in the low 100's (and I'm not talking about the heat index either) this weekend so you can find me either in the a/c, in the water or eating ice cream somewhere in the shade. But for now, linking up with Amanda for our Friday Favorites!

1 // It's no secret how obsessed with mermaids I am so when Is aw this ring on Alex & Ani's Instagram I instantly knew I had to have it. I haven't been able to locate it in any stores yet so I'm thinking I just need to give in and buy it online. 

2 // I've been on the hunt for a new cutting board/serving board and I'm loving the idea of a marble one. This wood and marble combo is definitely high on my list right now!
3 // I'm a sucker for a good tee. I practically live in them on the weekends all year-round so I love that this one is a bit oversized and the cross over neckline adds a bit of fun to it.  And Lush tees are so comfy which I definitely love!
4 // I know we are still in the DEAD of summer but I am already dreaming of fall. These booties are the perfect transition bootie from summer to fall and of course I'm loving the tassels.
5 // I wasn't born with great eyebrows. In fact, I wasn't even born with decent eye brows. Like my hair, my brows are thin which makes them hard to shape properly so I often rely on filling them in. I've used the same pencil for years to fill mine in until I receive a sample size of this one. I will definitely NOT be switching back!

 Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Happy Humpday lovelies! I'm not hating this whole 4 day work week thing. It's definitely making the week go by faster for me despite not being as busy at work. I could definitely get used to this, that's for sure! Although this Florida heat has me desperately wanting to either stay inside or stay in water somewhere. It has been HOT here. I'm talking heat of 1,000 suns hot. Just yesterday it felt like 96 at 9:30 am. So basically I've been living in all things flowy, lightweight and comfortable. 

I wore this dress out for my birthday last week and it was perfect considering we spent some time on patios, rooftops and even in open air bars. It was actually so cool and comfy that I ditched my pre-planned 4th of July outfit and wore this dress again instead. The blue and white stripes made it perfect for both the holiday and my birthday since my favorite color is blue! I was worried that this dress was going to be heavier than it actually is since it looks chambray but it's actually a woven cotton that feels more like a lighter linen than anything which is perfect for heat indexes of over 100 degrees by mid afternoon. I love that even though this dress is more on the casual side it's easily dressed up a bit with some accessories and heels but also perfect with just sandals. How are you beating the heat this summer?

dress / wedges / bag / sunglasses / watch / bracelets here and here / lips in park ave princess /