Happy Monday babes! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! As always, mine was a bit too short but I can't complain. As I've previously mentioned, Disney Springs has undergone a MAJOR overhaul recently, to the point where if you haven't bee there within the past year, you probably wouldn't even recognize it! One of the things I love about the new Disney Springs is the shopping. There is enough shopping to keep a girl occupied for hours and one of my favorite skincare stores just opened there this weekend, Kiehl's. 

I was invited to the grand opening of the new Kiehl's store at Disney Springs so after work on Friday I headed down there to check it out (and hopefully not go broke from all the shopping!). One of the main things I love about Kiehl's is that their products are truly high-end, luxurious products with a more affordable price tag and their employees are SO knowledgeable. If you have any concerns or problems just let them know and they can provide you with some excellent product suggestions and even some fun samples to try out! Ok, now back to the new store... Located in the "Town Center" section of Disney Springs (which is basically in the center), it's nestled dangerously next to Anthropologie, Zara and Sephora. The inside of the store is different from any of the other Kiehl's according to it's president, Chris Salgardo. It's also one of the larger stores so if you can't find it there... you might not be looking hard enough ;) And for a blogger like myself, there is no shortage of gorgeous Instagrammable spots! Not sure what products you want to take home? No problem, just test them out! In the center there's a test area where you can sit and try out almost all the products, speak with a professional and get suggestions and figure out what's best for you. I got to go home with a few products to try out during the event and a few extra samples from one of the amazing employees that I can't wait to share with you guys later this week! Be sure to stop in the brand new Kiehl's if you're at Disney Springs, and don't forget to take a few pictures while you're in there, you won't regret it I promise!

tank // cardigan // jeans // booties // bag // necklace // lips in lolita 

*Linking up with Biana and Lauren*

Happy Friday eve babes! Can you believe the first official day of spring is just 19 days away? It's definitely been feeling more and more like spring here in Florida and I'm not complaining. We still have our cooler mornings and afternoons but lately the highs during the day have been in the 70's and sometimes even low 80's so I have spring fever for sure. Even though I wear white denim all year around (sorry but I don't believe in no white after Labor Day!) I still love getting to break out the white denim for spring time outfits. 

 Another thing I love about spring is not having to layer all the time so I can show off cute tops better like this adorable striped peplum top from Banana Republic! Awhile back (and I'm talking a LONG while) I did an "about me" post and one of the questions was "If you could trade closets with anyone, who would it be?" and I said Olivia Palermo, well that still stands true so when I saw that this top was one of Oliva's "Style Picks" you know I had to check it out. I knew the navy and white stripes would go great with regular denim and white but because I've been itching for spring fashion I decided to rock it with the white.
Heads up, I'm not posting tomorrow and I'll probably be MIA from blogland. I have a pretty busy day scheduled and an event after work but I'll be back Monday! :) Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

top // jeans // wedges // clutch // sunglasses // denim jacket // watch // bracelet // ring // necklace // lips in snob

I’m joining Larissa of Living in Color and Jacqueline from Stylin’ In St. Louis to share how we're styling denim! Share along with us and let us know how you style denim!


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Happy Monday friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! There are no shortages of food and wine festivals here in Florida, from South Beach Food & Wine in the winter to Epcot Food & Wine in the fall, you can find one in almost every city and season. That includes one in my own backyard (well, hypothetically speaking) so of course I had to go check it out, especially when the weather is as gorgeous as it was! For the past 9 years, Lake Eola has been home to the Downtown Food & Wine Festival and despite it being so close to home, this is only the second time I've gone. 

This year Kate, the boys and I all headed downtown on a gorgeous 80 degree Saturday to experience all of what Downtown Food & Wine has to offer. With over 25 different restaurants and 50 different wines (also cocktails and beer) to sample there really is something for every one. With that being said, similar to other food and wine festivals, it can get expensive so you definitely want to plan what you want to try in advance. I recommend to either check out the menus online or do a lap around the event first before jumping into the commitment of getting something at the first place you see. What can I say, I take my food very seriously ;) Unfortunately the one thing I REALLY wanted to try, the restaurant ended up not showing up, but I managed to find an amazing hotdog that almost made up for the fried goat cheese I didn't get to enjoy. If you know Kate and I, of course we managed to find all of the bubbles at the event to sip on. 

One of the cool things about this event is instead of paying cash or using a credit card at each tent, you buy tickets and then pay using the tickets (most food items are 1-3 tickets and most drinks are 2-4 tickets) so you're able to set how much you want to spend and if you have willpower, you won't go over. Once our tickets were gone we headed over to the DJ area and danced to burn off some of the calories we consumed. Later in the evening there's a concert, our headliner was Gavin DeGraw but two years ago we saw Lifehouse. You can't beat ending a great day of food and wine with a free concert! 

*Linking up with Biana*

dress // sneakers // sunglasses // bag // watch // bracelets {here and here} // cigar band // lips in turkish delight 

Happy Friday babes! Getting real here today and talking about some insecurities. Like a lot of people, I had braces when I was younger but my braces left behind evidence they were once there. The glue left behind a discoloring on my teeth that's faint to see to everyone else but to me it's one of the main things I see when I smile. I've always had sensitive teeth too so whitening was always a struggle for me. Even though up until recently I didn't drink coffee (and I only usually have a cup a day during the week), I don't really drink red wine and I don't drink soda, I always envied people with sparkling, pearly white teeth but thought it was out of reach for me.
And in a way it was, until Smile Brilliant. Smile Brilliant is an at-home whitening kit that is not only super easy to use, but it shows results almost immediately. Smile Brilliant sends you everything you need to get started on your at home whitening kit, including very detailed step-by-step instructions which is definitely needed for someone like me even though the process really is pretty simple!

1. Blend the blue and white putty (the base and the catalyst) together until they’re a light blue color and you fill the blue mold tray.
2. Place the mold tray (one at a time!) on your teeth for 2-3 minutes.
3.  Mail in your impressions with the pre-paid envelope included.
4. Once you receive your clear trays in the mail, you're ready to try out your whitening kit!
5. Line each clear tray with the whitening gel and leave on for a specific amount of time (this varies based on how long you want to keep them in. I started with 30 mins).
6. Rinse and use desensitizing gel.
7. Repeat as needed and enjoy a brilliant white smile!

Depending on how often you use them and how long you keep the trays in, you can see results almost immediately. Since I know I have sensitive teeth and gums I spaced out my sessions and kept the trays in for a shorter amount of time at first but the desensitizing gel really helps! It's definitely far more effective than whitening toothpaste or strips. One of the things I love about Smile Brilliant is the trays are actually molded to fit your teeth and you aren't using oversized trays that are uncomfortable and don't fit in your mouth or strips that never stay put. I also love that the entire process is done in the comfort of your own home. As someone who fears (I mean seriously fears) going to the dentist, I wanted whiter teeth but not so badly I was willing to sit in the dentist office so this is a perfect and affordable solution for me!



This post was sponsored by Smile Brilliant, but all opinions are my own.

*Linking up with Amanda for Friday Favorites*

Happy Humpday babes! I don't know about anyone else but we've been having some very spring-like temperatures lately and I'm definitely not sad about it. We definitely had a very mild winter so it's not like I've been missing warmer weather for any length of time but it is nice to have the warm, sunny and most importantly low-humidity days again. The only downside is it is still cool in the mornings and evening so it can be a bit tricky dressing appropriately. 

This sweater was by far one of my favorites to wear this winter but it's 3/4 length sleeves make it the perfect transition sweater from winter to spring. Over the winter I often paired this sweater with black or regular denim jeans but now that spring is approaching I've been pairing it with white jeans and even shorts on those exceptionally warm days! I think white and camel might officially be my new favorite color combo. I love the color contrast between the two and it's a bit softer than my usual white and black. 

On another note, over the next few weeks you might notice some changes over here at Sequins + Sea Breezes. Nothing major, but I have been feeling a bit uninspired lately and I thought about taking a bit of a blogger break but then I realized I'm just feeling uninspired writing about clothes. Don't get me wrong, I still LOVE fashion and clothes but instead of talking about my outfits as much I'm going to focus on more of the lifestyle and incorporate my outfits into more lifestyle specific posts. Hopefully I don't lose any followers over the change but in all honesty, does any one really follow me for my superb sense of style (being sarcastic here)? So feel free to leave me your genuine feedback on things, I'd rather have you be honest with me than lose a follower over the changes!

sweater {currently an extra 40% off!} // jeans // sandals // sunglasses // necklace // watch // bracelets {here and here} // lipstick in lovesick