FUN IN THE SUN

While I'm mostly behind the camera in the photos that you'll find around here, I'm also very involved in the the creative direction of any of our outfit, home, or beauty photoshoots. Today I'm sharing a few photography tips for how to get better photos for your blog using my favorite photo editing apps and filters.

Puerto Rico Things

Not only did we spend a beautiful four days in Culebra, but we traveled back to the main island for another four days where we lived the resort life of room service, fancy dinners and reclining on the beach. It was the perfect vacation. Until next time, Puerto Rico!

Breakfast on the balcony was just as amazing as it looks

Our daily beach set-up

A tropical print, Londton Times dress and Shoe Dazzle wedges, which carried me through the week

I still miss this bed

A favorite picture of us on our last day, soaking in the last bits of our Puerto Rican vacation

Culebra Things

Before I left for this vacation, I spilled my guts to Erika of the concerns and anxieties I was having. Concerns and anxieties of going on a tropical vacation? I know. But, I haven't really traveled all that much and truly just love the safe feeling that home gives me. Being in a unfimiliar place, trying out new things and really testing myself was a big part of this trip, besides all of the cold beers and beautiful scenery. One piece of advice that Erika gave me, that really stuck with me the entire time, was that travel is good for you. It forces you to experience things and experiences makes you grow. She couldn't have been more right.

I faced quite a few personal fears on this trip. And now comes the embarrassing confession sesssion - I'm scared of flying, I hate the dark and the ocean kind of gives me the creeps too (that's a lot of water). On our last trip to Culebra, I sort of had a terrible time snorkeling. I tried to hide it, but I couldn't help from giving myself mini panic attacks in the water (over various things like sea urchin, sharks, sting rays and again, all that water). But this time I told myself that my anxieties weren't going to hold me back! I snorkeled and I had a BLAST. We saw huge sea turtles and even a sting ray! I also flew on a very. tiny. plane. Despite my natural instinct to just tell my boyfriend, "hell no." I really let me self go and enjoy being in a different place rather than stress myself out (which is something I struggle with doing) and, even though these seem like small things, I have never felt more proud of myself.

I really had the best time and I'm glad didn't let my fears keep me from enjoying my time in Culebra. It helped me grow a bit and Erika was definitly right, it was good for me. Besides sharing some of my favorite shots from our trip, I really wanted to keep it real with you guys, in hopes that even just some of you can relate and could use a bit of Erika's advice. :)

A Dope Weekend

We're getting ready for what should be a pretty sweet weekend and heading to the Hamptons in a few hours. Let's be honest, we haven't even packed yet - AH! We will be posting from our Instagram all weekend though, so you can get your fix there! Have a DOPE weekend! Love you all xx

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NYFW: BCBG Max Azria Backstage Pass

Lubov Azria pre-show interviews.

Seeing the amazing detail on the clothes up close was the best part.

Make-up for the show was a smokey eye with natural lips. The Sephora make-up team told us that the smokey eye was achieved with a smudged liner for the effect of no liner at all.

Hair was sleek and straight.

Before the show started we got an up close look at the front row attendees style, including bloggers Leandra of The Man Repeller, Aimee of Song of Style, Cheyenne of Peace Love Shea, and Kelly of The Glamourai.

so.many.beanies.

see our favorite looks from the runway and more about the collection here.

colors of fall

we don't always have time to read fifteen blogs or scroll through pinterest, sometimes it's easiest to look to what's right in front of you for outfit inspiration. especially this time of year. with all of the changing colors, fallen leaves, and seasonal produce there are endless colors that I see everyday that inspire me. like a burnt orange or a hunter green; love. or, a cold gray paired with a warm plum; these are colors I wait all year to wear. a trip to the farmer's market last weekend was almost sensory overload, but i wanted one of everything and couldn't help but want to capture fall and all it's beautiful colors. what are your favorite colors this fall?

Forever 21 Contrast Sleeve Sweater | Old Navy Rockstar Skinny Jeans | Steve Madden Boots (old, similar) |
Necklace via Zina Boutique | Ray Ban Sunglasses | Big Buddha Bag

in other news - see me featured on the DC Goodwill blog today, for Fashionista Friday
learn about why I support this great cause, and my new shoes.