Birthday Weekend Festivities: Concert, Dinner, Gifts and More!

For those of you who didn't already gather from my various photo posts on twitter and Instagram over the weekend, I am indeed, now, a 26 year old gal :) I must admit 26 feels way better than 25, odd as that may sound. 26 came with more ease and feels overall more fun, dare I say :) Below are some photos, most of which I also posted somewhere on one of my social media sites, of how my weekend went, enjoy :)

The day before my actual birthday I had one of my very good friends, my job and my boyfriend all surprise me with some awesome things :)

The actual night of my birthday I invited a group of my closest family and friends to a restaurant that I like for dinner. You can never go wrong with Mexican food right? Sombrero and all, I laughed the night away. I even had a shot, something that I haven't done in YEARS (you guys remember I don't drink right?)

Cake and a game night followed dinner and it was honestly the perfect ending. I am such a simple woman when it comes to things like this. I almost always have a game night on my birthday because board games are something I really, REALLY enjoy! Taboo games are always interesting with my crew and things can get a little crazy, I love it! :) As tradition follows, my pup helped me blow out my candles, love love love her :) Aren't my best friends beauties?!

The next day, my friend took me to see OneRepublic live as her birthday gift to me. I LOVE OneRepublic and this was honestly a highlight of my summer. They were AMAZING live, so much so that as awesome as they sound on their records, that doesn't even do them justice! I would definitely go see them again without a doubt.

I ended my birthday weekend with a picnic at the park with my pup and the mister. What a perfect way to wind down--the weather, food and company were bliss :) 

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend as I did mine :) 

Candles, Cake, Friends and Being 26, 

xox

Birthday Brunch OOTD: Express, Zara, Macy's, Nine West

This Sunday I attended a friends birthday brunch.  I decided to go casual chic and opted for something that would be both comfy (jeans) and sophisticated. Here are the details on my outfit:

Jeans: Zara
Blazer: My very adored, wear all the time, goes with everything, blazer from Express
Tank: Target (these tanks are amazing--I own 4 of just the white ones!)
Scarf: Cejon (Macy*s)
Pumps: Nine West Melitta (from last year)
Jewelry: Michael Kors rose gold watch, sideways cross name necklace from etsy, diamond studs

I really love these burgundy jeans, they are a subtle way to add some color to your wardrobe. This color is very "warm" and perfect for winter.  I know I am going to get tons of use out of these babies because there are so many options when it comes to pairing colored denim!

Fashionably Yours,

xox

I Love Birthdays! (and all the food that comes with them! haha)

Wednesday was a great friend of mine, Gary's Birthday! I absolutely LOVE birthdays. Aside from the fact that I love being able to witness another year of someones life dear to me, they bring the best of friends and family together for a good time of reminiscing and laughing and usually include some great food :) For this birthday celebration, we celebrated on the water, the Hudson River to be exact haha Here 8 of us gathered to wine and dine at a spectacular restaurant where the food and view compete with each other for which more deserves my 5 star rating! I ordered the Herb Salmon and my boyfriend had the Stuffed Shrimp, boy did we chow down! There's nothing quite like enjoying delicious food in the perfect ambiance with the perfect people. The stunning NYC skyline shined through the floor to ceiling windows that we sat next to, making this dining experience, and the celebration all in all, THAT much better :) Ill insert a few pics below of the shenanigans that evening haha Enjoy xox!

Birthday Boy and his divine Raspberry Creme Brulee!

The Boyfriend and Myself <3

Desarae and I :)

Oh my what a view! Love Love Loved it :)