When in Texas…

- Fashion, Shopping, Travel, U.S.

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Hi ya’ll! (I’m allowed to say that after this weekend). This past weekend, I flew to Dallas and joined four other ladies to surprise my best friend! She just got married in July and moved to Texas in June. She had to cancel the bacelorette party we were planning to have at a cabin in Wisconsin, so we wanted to try to surprise her for a girl’s weekend/post-wedding bachelorette party. All I can say is SUCCESS. Here is a bit about our weekend…

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We flew in late Friday night, and Robin’s husband picked us up from the airport to surprise her. I will never forget her face when we ran into her apartment to say HELLO, we are here! Our first stop was the Common Table, we Ubered it there pretty late (around midnight) and got some late night snacks and treats. The following day, we made breakfast together at the Airbnb we stayed at, and then got cleaned up and got lunch at a Diners, Drive-ins and Dives joint – Pecan Lodge! Guys, it was SO worth the wait and the calories – My favorites were the brisket (seriously melt in your mouth food) and the bacon mac n’ cheese. I highly, HIGHLY recommend it if you are ever in Dallas. My bestie and her husband live in the area and it’s super cool, with lots of fun graffiti walls and bars, restaurants and shopping.

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All the girls! I’m wearing a dress (similar) from a boutique in Charlotte, NC and these sunglasses. Here is what I could find similar to what the other girls are wearing:

Bri: Dress // Sandals

Alexia: Sunglasses // Top // Shorts // Sandals

Lucie: Dress // Sandals

Steph: Jean Jacket // Tank // Shorts // Sandals

Robin: Sunglasses // Tank // Skirt // Sandals

We also went downtown to explore a bit, and although we didn’t go into the JFK museum,it was definitely eerie to see where he was assassinated. You know when you read about/watch something on TV so often, it doesn’t fully seem real. Well seeing the area definitely made it feel real. I don’t know how to explain it!

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Nala is Robin’s cat, and freakin’ adorable. Am I right? HELLO cutie. Miss you already!

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Group Selfie!!!!!!!!!!

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The Minneapolis crew aka #squadgoals (jk, we joked about using words like squad and goals together in a hashtag). But seriously these girls are AMAZING.

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Me, Robin and Alexia!

What We’re Wearing

Me: Dress (Exact), Similar Necklace, My Favorite Plum Lipstick

Robin: Similar Top, Similar Skirt, Similar Necklace

Alexia: Similar Top, Similar Necklace, Watch, Lipstick

Saturday night, we went out to a few bars after ordering pizza from Rocco (amazing by the way)! We started at Social House (Minneapolis PLEASE get something like this)! It was so fun, we played bags, and they had giant Jenga and many other fun adult games! We then went to a couple other bars, and ended up at a really fun bar. I don’t remember the name, but it was right next to Concrete Cowboy! It was an amazing time – a few fun stories, but nothing too crazy. We took a Lyft home to our Airbnb, slept in, ate brunch on Sunday, and then of course it was already time for home. I had such an amazing weekend, especially after being sick a couple days last week. I can’t wait to go back and visit Robin soon. Love you all, thanks for an amazing time!

Forever 21 Fall Fashion Picks

- Fashion, Shopping
Forever21 Picks

Why is it that every time I go to Forever 21 I fill up my cart with at least four items?! Argh, well with the official fall date right around the corner, I had to share some of my favorite picks. From jackets to booties and felt/wool hats, Forever 21 has some amazing fall fashion pieces right now.

Jackets: One // Two // Three

Dresses: One // Two // Three

Hats: One // Two // Three

Booties: One // Two // Three

Handbags: One // Two // Three

Fringed Kimonos & Sunsets

- Fashion, Outfits

fringed kimono from zaful

Two things I absolutely love: fringed kimonos and sunsets. I love kimonos, especially when they have a fun pattern and unique style. This printed, fringed kimono from Zaful has every detail I love – the length, the colors, the pattern, the fringe – everything! I’ve been eyeing so many fringed booties too, I think I’m going to have to pick up a pair soon. Also, how awesome is this pearl blossom necklace from Happiness Boutique?! It reminds of one I’ve been wanting for a long time, but could never get myself to buy. This one looks and feels high quality, yet inexpensive. They are located in Germany and have many gorgeous statement necklaces – don’t fear, they ship quickly!

What I’m Wearing

Long fringed kimono, skinny jeans + top knot

Happiness Boutique necklace

fringe kimono, t-shirt, rag and bone jeans

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What I’m Wearing

Fringed Floral Print Kimono, c/o Zaful // Necklace, c/o Happiness Boutique // Jeans, Rag and Bone c/o ShopBop // Karen Walker Sugnlesses, c/o DITTO via Endless Rental Program // T-Shirt, Heartbreaker (Similar styles of tank here and here) // Sandals, JustFab (Similar here and even more strappy pair here)