New England

This weekend my boyfriend and I made a quick trip up to Massachusetts to visit my cousin. She lives in Foxboro and I was able to visit Boston and Newport, Rhode Island while on my mini trip!

I stayed with my cousin and her best friend, who has a St. Bernard, a Newfoundland, and a Maine Coon cat...basically the 3 biggest, fluffiest, and cuddliest animals you can have in one house! I was in heaven.

While in Boston, we walked around the harbor, grabbed a few drinks in different restaurants in the Quincy Market area, and went on a duck boat tour [which I highly recommend if you visit]. Our tour guide had the best dry humor but was also so knowledgeable about Boston and American history in general. Afterwards, we ate dinner in the 'little Italy' district and enjoyed nonstop laughter over a bottle of wine with some amazing salads, pasta dishes, and seafood. I wish I could eat there every night!

Sunday, we attended the Patriots game! I'm a huge Green Bay Packer fan, but I do love football in general, so it's always a fun time seeing a game in person, especially when you can witness a Chicago Bears beating :) Thanks to my cousin and her best friend, we were able to sit in the family/friend section, go under the stadium after the game to enjoy some food, and go on the field.

Monday, was our drive back home, but we stopped at Newport, RI on the way. Saw some mansions that I'm determined to live in. Ate an amazing lunch at the restaurant, 'The Black Pearl' (chose it solely for the name). Walked along the 'cliff walk' path. Took lots of pretty pictures.

A weekend well spent, full of laughter, great company, and great memories.

Ring Game

Midi stacking rings can easily become an obsession.

I often lose them though, so I have to document days when my nails are actually done and I have a good ring game going on. 

Nails: OPI Berlin There, Done That

Midi Rings: Francesca's

Bag: Free People

Don't go chasin' waterfalls?

Why? Why shouldn't I go chase waterfalls? TLC you were seriously so wrong. -- My exact thoughts when I was hiking along waterfalls at Swallow Falls State Park this week. I understand it was some metaphor that TLC needed to share with the world but if you ever find yourself at the foot of multiple waterfalls, don't listen to TLC's advice. You better go chase 'em. And take a selfie or 2. Maybe while listening to the song, because it is a classic 90's jam.

L*Space bikini top || Acacia Swim bikini bottoms || Goodbye Tiger band tee

Summertime Radness - L*Space

Today's feature of summertime radness goes out to L*Space swim 

Ever since I saw the cutest bikini on Pinterest back in 2011 I'll always refer to them as the original fringe bikini company. I will never forget my first either..a beautiful purple iris colored bandeau fringe top and matching bottom. [both no longer available to purchase] Ever since then, my collection has grown immensely and each year, a new one [or 2] get added to my kini drawer.

This company seriously has the best social media team. They feature everyday girls on their Instagram daily and make it a point to interact with their followers regularly. I've had my pictures featured twice, and it really makes you feel like the ultimate mermaid when you read 'lspaceswim has posted a photo of you.' So grab one of these kini's and get grammin' girl!

The View From Up Here

Festivals are fun. Festivals with friends are even more fun.

This year I attended my first festival....I know, I know, how did it take me this long?! Truth is, I've always wanted to go (Coachella and Bonaroo are onnn the bucketlist!) But money is always a factor. This year, I made it to a day of Governors Ball in NYC with a few close friends! 

I came to the conclusion, that while I love music, and having a ton of acts per day is amazing, it's more amazing to just be with your friends with all that goin' on in the background. I played cornhole with 2 random people (and loved it), danced to songs I didn't know, got free bandanas and koozies, and lost my favorite pair of Free People sunnies (RIP). All in all, Gov Ball was one fun time spent with some rad people.

Ok, here are the deets on my festival fashion:

Fringe purse   |  Vee bracelets   |  AE Cut offs [similar]