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Watch Hill Love.

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Watch Hill = dream spot!

Literally Watch Hill is one of my ultimate favorite places to go…EVER!

I love Watch Hill because it is filled with cute shops (that sell good clothes), ice cream that is awesome & is filled with beautiful beach dream houses!

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All I want to do with my life is move into that gray house, wear Ralph Lauren everyday & go to the beach all summer.

So besides all the wonderful amenities of Watch Hill, the beach is vibrant & never super crowded which is great!

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Besides a ton of sunscreen ( emphasis on a ton), I also wore a white long shirt from Anthropologie, for walking on the beach. I paired this shirt with black Lululemon running shorts while walking around the town & in the car. & a vineyard vine hat to protect myself from the sun.

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So after a fun day of lying on the beach & swimming in the ocean. I ate some lobster & called it a day. Yum, Yum, Yum.

Oh & that white beach house is owned by Taylor Swift! How cool is that (I totally want)!

xx. A

Morning Adventures.

so after a weekend of watching the TPA golf tournament; I decided to go and having an early T-time with my cousins & Matt.

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So I figured out that I am epically bad at golf, but really great at putting (so at least I can do something)! It took as a while to play 9 holes (about 2.5 hours) but it was a fun time filled with Dunkin Iced Coffee (so win win).

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So of course you have to dress the part for golf…

So here is what I wore: Shirt// J.Crew Factory. Pants// Vineyard Vines. Earnings// Kate Spade.

Overall it was a fun time with a little bit of exercise & a lot of fun on the golf karts! So will we play again…for sure!

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Stay Confident

Aubrey!

Long Locks.

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hot summers & long hair does not mix! After many weeks of having to pull these locks up & away from my face; I just decided to chop it off!

Ahhh. Okay if you’re a girl then you understand that cutting your hair isn’t always easy! But I went for it & am fully satisfied with my shorter hair!

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What I am wearing today: Dress// J.Crew. Purse// Rebecca Minkoff. Sunglasses// Ray-Ban.

so bring on the heat & the week of fun-filled activities! 

Stay Confident!

Aubrey xx.

Beauty & the Bathroom

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okay! So the bathroom is a room often neglected, ignored, & blah when it comes to decorating!

Cause who ever thinks to decorate their bathroom?

Well the bathroom is a place that should not be ignored & is often one of the most versatile places to decorate. You can add a lot of color or add some decor that fits your mood. Literally the bathroom is open to interpretation!

So on behalf of bathrooms everywhere, I am here to show you a bathroom in my house that is beautified & full of decor!

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Okay so I am all about simplicity, but having zero decor is just boring! So it’s fun to play around & use bathroom themed items like soap, towels, sponges & perfume bottles to decorate!
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Below are my morning & night essentials. I always use these Simple brand makeup removing whips. I remove my makeup & lotion my face in the morning & before bed. Resulting in no break outs & no dry spots!

Bathroom Picture!

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Nothing is prettier than a squeaky clean bathroom, with a little personality!

& how relaxing does that tub look (dying).

Between Anthropologie, Pottery Barn & Crate & Barrel there are plenty of unique items to spruce up your bathroom!

Stay Confident,

Aubrey

 

Summertime “Diets”

okay so yay it’s summer! & that means picnics, pool parties & lots of snacks! 

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Yet summertime means pools, beaches, & “bikini diets” (blah). But honestly summertime has my favorite foods.

Think hotdogs, hamburgers, watermelon & s’mores (yummmm) …like seriously, no thanks to a summertime diet!

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So instead of eating like a bird (yikes), I try to choose one summertime food & try to eat healthy besides that one item…anyways summertime is also a active time!

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Between swimming, walking, summertime jobs, & yoga; summertime is a perfect time for moderation!

Summer is also a time for amazing vegetables & fruits, so instead of a hamburger & fries, I try to add some healthy snacks. & in the summer there are a multitude of snacking options!

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Currently snacking on peaches as we speak!

Happy snacking! 

Stay Confident,

Aubrey xx.

 

Beach Essentials!

hey hey…so summertime = beach time so I am laying out my beach essentials!

So here we go:

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Literally I have been laying on this beach towel all weekend with my beach essentials.

Nothing is more important than having a hat// mine is Vineyard Vines, Sunglasses// Ray-Ban, & a snack// Luna Bars are always my go to.

So sometimes just sitting in the sun/shade can get a little boring (Ik life is hard lol), so I always bring out some serious entertainment.

I always bring a Magazine// Glamour (is my fav) & my IPad to play music. IPad retro case// Kate Spade!

Finally & most importantly….Hydration!

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I always make sure to either bring a bottle of water or some ice tea. sooo yesterday I mixed some seltzer water with lemon & lime juice to make a little afternoon refresher, & drank up!

Anyways I am off back to the pool & enjoying the sun :)!

Stay Confident,

Aubrey!

Let’s Talk…Jack Rogers

amen!

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Jack Rogers are a repeat buy for me & are always on my feet! While I am in a “loving relationship” with my Rainbow Sandals nothing beats Jack Rogers! Jack Rogers effortlessly enhance your outfit (& they are comfy too)!

Okay so you can wear Jack Rogers with literally ANYTHING…dresses, shorts, to the beach & to a formal event. Each Jack Rogers has a baby heel, that gives the shoe a mature attitude, making it both versatile & lady-like. IMG_2495

Okay so Matt’s parents recently bought me these Jack Rogers (in black) for my birthday (ahhh)! I have always wanted them in black because everything goes with black so I have an excuse to wear these everyday! I love love love them! & you can get a variety of Jack Roger in many colors @ Nordstrom!

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From Old Jack Rogers to New….Jack Rogers are my must have item for the summer!

Stay Confident!

Aubrey x.

Burgers & Romance

 

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soo.

Not to be one of “those girls” but yesterday Matt & I reached our “5 year” of dating each other mark. Which is super weird because that means we meet when we were practically babies (yikes).

Anyways we decided to celebrate with burgers…because what is more romantic than that! So we went out to Max Burgers in downtown West Hartford & ate up! West Hartford is always one of my favorite places to go because it is surrounded by good shops & even better dessert places (Ben & Jerry’s!!).

So the question of course was….what to wear!

IMG_2414I wore a Navy & White Stripped (high-low) dress from Anthropologie & decked myself out in accessories

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I took the strap off of my Rebecca Minkoff purse & used it as a clutch. I wore my Tiffany & Co. Charm bracelet & a Cape Cod bracelet as well. & we can’t forget…Kate Spade earnings, of course!

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It was sooo nice having a little dinner out to celebrate the triumph that is 5 years with that little mr. I always love going out to dinner though because I can rarely & barely cook anyways.

I hope everyone is enjoying their midweek rainy day!

Stay Confident

A.

{PS: Photo credits to this sassy lady (my sister)}

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A Snuggled in Summer

wow.

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After only a few weeks of summer, I have never seen so much rain in my life.

Okay that may be a little dramatic, but my year in San Diego was almost rain free (amazing ik) but sadly & uniquely it looks like this summer is going to be a wet one. Which overall isn’t fully a bummer, because it’s an excuss to still wear leggings outside of the house all year-long.

With the AC off & the pool flooding with rain, it looks like it’s rain for the rest of the week & possibly most of the summer (yikes). While rain isn’t ideal; it’s kind of fun to soak in, after my year of summer in San Diego  the variety is nice).

Rain = preparation! So listen up. You can’t let the rain, literally rain on your parade (lol), no we must prepare & make the most of the rainiest days. So below are my must have’s for this rainy east coast summer!

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You must have a happy rain jacket. The reason why I say “happy” jacket is because you might as well emphases the summer clothing colors, rain or shine! A preppy/happy rain jacket adds a much-needed pop of color, into your outfit.

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The next MUST is…RAINBOOTS! I love rainboots (or just boots in general) so it’s fun on rainy days when I get to pull out these little fellows. A plus is there boots are supper comfy & can make a snuggly outfit look more put together.

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ummm (obvi) but a warm cup of coffee is essential! Ice coffee is fun but when the rainy days come, it’s hot french vanilla coffee for me!

Finally but most importantly!

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A snuggle buddy & a good book! So besides watching movies & TV all day everyday (the kardashian marathon kept me occupied for a while on last week’s rain days) it’s important to have a good, no great book to read.

Watching TV makes me feel like a slow slug, so reading a book is usually my preference. So typically I run out, grab some coffee, come back & snuggle with that lovely creature above, while reading.

Yea…lying inside under blankets isn’t a conventual summer but nothing truly is every conventual.

Stay Confident & Snuggled In

Aubrey xx.

Currently Loving…

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{My poolside view}

Even though I have been home for almost a month, (weird) I am still so appreciative of starting off my relaxing summer. Below are some of my favorite summer essentials, which I have been using all week.

Summer days are easy to get lost in & it’s fun not knowing you have a paper due Friday; yet at the same time it’s easy to let the summer just escape from you. I always try to plan something each day, in order to make sure I get the most out of my summer!

It can be hard trying to leave your bed or the pool; but it’s important to get out & still be productive in the summer haze. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in just chilling (it’s sad ik).

So I am going to try to appreciate the little things; while being productive.

Stay Confident

Aubrey xx.

 

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{my summer flip-flops, for every occasion}


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{poolside reading & floral bikinis}

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{favorite accessory, by far}