6.11.2013

treat yo'self!


It's only been three weeks since I graduated from college but in that time all I've been doing is unpacking, resettling at home, and working my summer job so I really haven't had a chance to take a day for myself. But today I decided to take a page out of Tom Haverford's book, the character Aziz Ansari plays in Parks & Recreation, and decided to treat myself in honor of 'Treat Yo'Self!' day (if you're unfamiliar you can watch the clip here) in which I essentially spoiled myself rotten for an entire day on my own dime and I couldn't be happier with my decision!

Lucky for me, today began Victoria's Secret's semi-annual sale. I've been in desperate need of new summer scents and Victoria's Secret certainly had them! I got three lotions and two body sprays for $20, saving almost $50 on my purchase! Who could possibly say no to a deal as great as that?


Yum, yum, yum!

Brilliant Love -
this lotion is part of the Radiance Collection and has glitter in it! 
It's made with blushing peony and blackberry for a subtle but fun floral scent! Perfect for an evening by the ocean!

Sparkling Citrus -
 this lotion is infused with mandarin and pineapple lily, definitely my favorite scent of the three. 
The fruit and floral scents compliment each other marvelously.

Fresh Sorbets -
this is such a quintessential summer scent. 
Infused with chilled lychee and pink honeysuckle, this scent is so delicious and fruity!


Delicate Petals
rose is one of my favorite scents and this body spray combines velvet rose and musk into one amazing smell! 
I couldn't say no after smelling it - perfect for a night out!

Pretty In Pink
raspberry and peony combined make this a super fun scent. 
It's certainly going to be my new beach fragrance! 


Couldn't say no to a hot pink bikini - snagged the last one from my local H&M!

Francesca's was also having a fabulous sale today - buy two clearance items and get a third free! I spent a solid thirty minutes looking through all of the clearance jewelry and bags and settled on these three pieces.



I'm utterly obsessed with the bag above! Not only can it be used as a clutch and a shoulder bag, it can also unsnap into three separate bags in three perfect colors for daytime and nighttime use or it can be snapped back together for an incredibly versatile purse. Couldn't have gotten a better deal if I tried!


I've wanted a collar necklace for a while and finally found one that matched my style. So excited to start incorporating this necklace into my outfits as well as the earrings below!


Hope you enjoyed! Now go out and treat yo'self! 

xx,
m

6.10.2013

seafood delight

Having the luxury of living directly on the coast means constantly indulging in delicious and fresh seafood! Sarah and I ventured to a local spot a few towns over to have some of our favorite dishes on the water - I had New England Clam Chowder and beer battered cod on a grilled ciabatta roll with lettuce and tomato, Sarah had fresh muscles over linguini - mmm mm mm! Naturally, we had to follow dinner with dessert at our favorite homemade ice cream shop, because who can say no to ice cream in the summertime? We certainly can't!









The ocean's gorgeous even when it's gloomy, isn't it? 
Hoping for summer weather soon!

xx, 
m

skirt: forever 21; shirt: gap outlet; belt: aldo's; shoes: gifted; purse: forever 21

sarah: shirt from francesca's