25

I turned 25 on Saturday. 25?! Yes, 25. I can't believe it, but that happens every year. It's so cliche to say but the years really do fly by. 25 used to sound so old to me, yet here I am and I still act [and look] like a teenager and sometimes younger! [Can never get enough of those classic Disney movies] But with another year, comes hidden gems that you never expected to happen. 

I find that the older I get, the more responsibility I hold, but also some of the greatest events occur. Two of my best friends from home got engaged this year and two of my very close college friends also got engaged! I now have friends all over the world from studying abroad in Australia, friends in California from living in San Diego, and friends all over the east coast from attending Towson University in Maryland. I would never have been able to foresee all the amazing people I've met and gotten close with in life, but that is what makes getting older so great! Embracing your age and knowing that, hey, I can now rent a car! Or, a little more exciting, I get to be a bridesmaid for two of my best friends! I'm rambling, but what I'm trying to say is, even if the number seems old to me [or you] great things have come in my 25 years of living, and it won't stop there...and that is what  is so exciting about birthdays.

Now for some fun snapshots of my 25th bday

Gift Guide for the All Season Lover

I love summer. I also love winter...to an extent. Fall is fun to play around with leather jackets, layers and chunky scarfs, while spring is the best time to break out new slip on kicks. But what do you do when your birthday is the same month as Christmas?! Behold, the December (that's me!) and winter baby problem. Bikinis are on my birthday/Christmas list EVERY year. Some may think it's odd...but when else would I be gifted one of my favorite (and not to mention expensive) bikinis?! It's torture I tell ya. So I compiled a list of some girly gift ideas to give to the all season lover this Christmas.

1. Acacia bikini -- This beauty is on my birthday list! It comes in white [Haupia Mesh] or black [Storm Mesh] with a cheeky or not so cheeky option for the bottom.

2. Snowboarding pipe gloves -- You can also sift through a bunch here and can look for regular gloves as well!

3. Felt Hat -- Great to use as a year round hat. I provided a few options from pricey to very affordable. I just purchased a camel colored one and I can't take it off my head I love it so much!

4. Plaid scarf -- Unlimited options and big, chunky ones can add the perfect touch to any outfit in any season.

5. Spring wetsuit -- I got one of these babies for Christmas last year and it's such a favorite. Billabong and a ton of other companies have endless options that can still show off some style [and booty]. I will note that zippers in the back are much more comfortable while surfing.

Happy Gifting!

December

December is a special time of year for two reasons:

1. Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday, filled with cozy fires, merry decorations, and lots of family time. 

2. It's my birthday month. [no explanation necessary]

This month I will be featuring different gift ideas, holiday beauty essentials, DIY projects, and recaps of various [fun] trips and activities I'll be doing this month! I can't wait! 

 HAPPY DECEMBER!