Spring Break Must Haves

{Forewarning: this post is fueled by nostalgia and a walk down memory lane.}

It’s that time of year again. I’m not sure there is much I associate more with the month of March than spring break. March in New England tends to be very gloomy and gray, so it is no surprise that people head south for the warmth and sunshine that only tropical destinations can provide. Who can blame them right!?

Exactly one year ago, I was in sunny Punta Cana surrounded by some of my closest friends having the time of my life. Sending thirteen twenty-somethings in their last semester of college to an island for a week is recipe for a good time. There is just nothing quite like spending your days on beach, afternoons by the pool bar, evenings out to dinner and then nights wherever they took us - for five days straight. Also, did I mention it was 85 degrees and sunny every single day. Pure perfection if you ask me. The things I would do to go back and relive that week all over again (tears). And I wouldn't hate a Miami vice poolside right about now either!

To me that week, with those people, will always be one of my fondest memories when I look back on my senior year of college. I don't say that because it was a wild & crazy spring break like a scene out of a movie, because I promise you it was not. It was a week to celebrate the accomplishment of being graduating seniors, to enjoy each others company, and to make the most out of every moment we had left together. Although there was still a lot of fun ahead of us in the weeks that followed before graduating, we knew those moments would be fleeting. It was the beginning of the end in a way, but being together in paradise was a hell of a great way to kick it off. I have said it before and I am sure I will say it again, but it truly was a wonderful week, in a wonderful place, with wonderful people. I would do anything to experience those moments just one more time. 

Anyways, enough with my nostalgia and sappiness! On a much happier note, I figured that since spring break time is upon us, I would share some of my favorites for a tropical vacation. I think the second best part of going on a trip is shopping for it! I know I most certainly enjoyed the shopping and the lead up to the trip almost as much as I enjoyed the actual trip itself. Since I am sadly not traveling anywhere tropical this year, I figured I would still pretend like I was. Below are just a few of the things I most certainly would have packed away in my suitcase. 

For anyone who is lucky enough to be traveling somewhere warm, I hope this helps you prepare, or finds you already on the beach somewhere with a coconut in hand! Enjoy and make the absolute most of it!

Shop here... 

Design Darling Lavender Turkish Towel

Kate Spade Passport Holder

Steve Madden Cutout Bootie

Straw Tassel Tote (Similar)

Triangl 'Milly' Bikini

J.Crew Linen Tunic

Bobbi Brown 'Beach' Eau de Parfum

J.Crew Metallic Sandals

J.Crew Scalloped Bikini

Clinique SPF 30 Sunscreen

J.Crew Resort Dot Dress

Karen Walker 'Super Lunar' Sunnies

And just a few more pictures for good measure... 

xo. G

Spring Things

For those of you who don't know, it is forecasted to be seventy degrees today in New England! Yes, seven- zero. I don't know about you all, but I couldn't be more excited about this! I found myself waking up in a wonderful mood just knowing it was going to be beautiful out. After a long winter it is always so refreshing to have a few days here and there where the temperature surpasses sixty degrees. Although it technically is not spring yet, this weather is a reminder that spring (and summer!) are not that far away. Thank goodness. 

With a change of season comes a change in wardrobe as well. Nothing is more exciting than breaking out the sandals and sundresses again after being bundled up for months. With this quick glimpse of spring temps I was feeling very inspired to check out whats new for the spring months. I am a total sucker for anything scalloped, so this scalloped cami is a must have. I think I need it in every color! And these tortoise shell sunglasses are to die for, I'm obsessed. Because the weather during the spring months isn't too hot or too cold, there is an endless supply of options in the wardrobe department. Check out the rest of my finds below! 

It is safe to say I am more than ready for the warmer weather, but for now I will be happy with what I can get! If you are blessed with the warmer temps today, make sure you get outside and soak up the sunshine. Enjoy! 

Shop here... 

J.Crew V-neck Sweater

Vince Camuto Peep Toe Bootie

Marchesa Crystal Cluster Earrings

J.Crew Striped T-Shirt Dress

BlankNYC Distressed Boyfriend Jeans

J.Crew Gold d'Orsay Flats

J.Crew Scalloped Cami

Tory Burch Jolie Fleaur Eau de Parfum

Illesteva Tortoise Sunglasses

Tory Burch Perry Tote

xo. G 

Friday Finds No. 2

Happy first Friday of March! Can anyone else believe how fast this year is already flying by!? It is crazy to me, but I can't complain because it means being one step closer to being done with nursing school (!!!). 

With that being said, I've been super busy recently with midterms coming up next week, and I haven't been able to put out as much content as I would like to. I am going to try to step it up a little bit once midterms are over and things settle down a bit. 

In the mean time, thank you all for reading what I do post! It means the world to me.  

Cheers to a wonderful weekend! 

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How a Password Changed One Mans Life // I read this article and all I could think was "wow". It amazed me how something as simple as a change in a password could have such a profound impact on one man's life. I have always been a strong believer in the power of positive thinking, and I think this is just another example to prove that a change in attitude for the better can really make a world of difference. I think everyone at some point in their life has faced a rough patch where it felt as though everything was going wrong, and it is really easy to let that bring you down. We are all human, and that is a natural response, however how you choose to handle it and choose to let it affect you is what matters. And yes, I say choose, because I one hundred percent believe that the choice is yours. No matter how hard it may be, choose to be positive. 

Parabo Press // Guys. I cannot get over how excited I am that I came across this app! Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved taking pictures. I can absolutely thank my mother for that because growing up my mom was always the one taking pictures at any opportunity she had. I will admit that it used to drive me nuts, but I could not be more appreciative now because it is so fun to have so many wonderful memories caught on camera. I think that is one of the reasons why I take as many pictures as I do. I hope that in the future I will be able to look back and smile at all the good times I captured. Although I am great at snapping the pics, I do not keep up with printing them out, which is something I think is important. However, thanks to parabo press, I can now easily choose the pictures I want to print right on my phone, and have them delivered right to me! What could be better? I currently have an order in the mail and on the way, and I cannot wait to see how they turned out. I most certainly will keep you posted! 

Rule Yourself // Of course the gymnast in me loves everything about this video. Although I never got to the level of expertise that these girls are at, watching this video still brings me right back. The USA women’s gymnastics team is amazing. These girls seriously rock. I have so much respect for the time and effort that they put into a sport that is the furthest thing from easy. I was thrilled to see them in a video that highlighted their hard work and dedication, and that also had such a great message behind it. I think this is such an inspirational video for anyone, not just athletes. You most certainly don’t have to be training for Rio 2016 to rule yourself. 

Pain to Power // Maxie does it again with this one. She is truly amazing. I have been following her blog for a few years now, and I have yet to be disappointed. Although I have never met her, Maxie is one of the most inspirational people I have come across. Her outlook on life, positive attitude, honesty, and complete fearlessness are qualities I wholeheartedly admire. If I am having a bad day or a rough time with something, I always know that I can find comfort in her words and advice. If you are ever looking for some inspiration, I promise you that you will find it in her words of wisdom. 

xo. G