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BBQ Bound | Get Memorial Day Ready!

Being born and raised in Indianapolis, Memorial Day has always meant a few things to me… The Indy 500, tanlines and backyard barbecues. This year I unfortunately can’t make it back to Indiana to go to the Indy 500, but that doesn’t mean I can’t pick out an outfit for the race! Whether you are spending the long weekend at the race, barbecuing with friends or just soaking up the sun, I’ve got the perfect head to toe looks for you!

I’ve recently discovered this new affordable shopping site called boohoo and ordered this adorable pom pom romper featured below (and the first romper on the left is from boohoo too!). This site is perfect for a girl on a budget like me and they even had 25% off yesterday! They have some really fun, trendy items and I can’t wait to receive this romper below to share with you guys!

BBQ Ready | Memorial Day Bound

shop memorial day outfits left to right:

Accessories– Cat Eye Sunglasses ($34) / Straw Hat ($15) / Watermelon Clutch ($35) / Tassel Bracelets ($32) / Fringe Earrings ($13)

Dresses– Embroidered Romper ($44) / Star Print Chambray Dress ($35) / Pom Pom Romper ($35) / Chambray Embroidered Romper ($52)

Shoes– Blue Criss-Cross Sandals ($56) / Stitched Espadrille Wedges ($80) / Gold Lace-up Gladiator Sandals ($65) / White Espadrille Sandals ($100)

Our Trip Across the Pond | 2015

We got back from our european vacation about two weeks ago and we are already getting the itch to travel again! I’ve written a few posts on the trip so far, but I wanted to share all the miscellaneous, random fun we had while traveling around Europe. Check out our adventures in each of our stops along the way below!

European Vacation | Paris:

Our first stop on our European Vacation was Paris. We had a fabulous time! Along with eating macarons and pastries at every adorable cafe we passed, we also climbed the steps of the Eiffel Tower, explored the grounds of the Palace of Versailles and saw the Mona Lisa at the Musee de Louvre. To see more of our time in Paris, click through the pictures below and check out my posts at the Palace of Versailles and the Musee de Louvre!

Arc de Triomphe
Reflections of The Louvre
Carousel Rides in front of the Eiffel Tower
Crossing over one of the bridges into the ile de la cite
The view of the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Square
The enchanting Notre Dame Cathedral
The Gardens of The Palace of Versailles
The fabulous grounds of the Palace of Versaillles
Waiting in line bright and early at the Louvre
Selfie at the Palace of Versailles
View of the sunset from the top of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower at Night
Admiring the gargoyles on the Notre Dame Cathedral
Beautiful blooms in from of the Eiffel Tower
View from the top of the Eiffel Tower
The view while climbing the stairs of the Eiffel Tower
Paris in Full Bloom
Some delicious macarons from laduree
Delicious macaron cocktail from laduree
Early morning stroll to get pastries
The golden gates of The Palace of Versailles
Couldn’t get enough of the French Pastries | Laduree

European Vacation | London:

One thing we knew how to do in London was eat! We went to some great restaurants and some amazing markets! You can see from my pictures below, I was mostly interested in the sweets (especially the donuts!) We also made the journey to Windsor to check out the beautiful Castle, where the Queen hangs her crown on the weekends. But my favorite part of all was the London Eye. It had the most amazing views of the skyline, Big Ben and all the beautiful bridges! And don’t forget to check out the adorable neighborhood we stayed in on my Notting Hill post!

Westminster Abbey
Vanilla, Hazelnut and Blackberry Rose filled Donuts!- Blackberry was my favorite!
The Queen is In! Checking out Windsor Castle
The Tower Bridge of London
The Towers of the Windsor Castle
Big Ben in all it’s glory
Gelato as big as my head!
Bright Blooms in Hyde Park
As close as they would let us get to the Queen’s quarters
Donuts seem to be their specialty in London!
Jeff and I in front of my favorite bridges to date, the Tower Bridge of London
The Tower London Bridge
Tempting pastries from the market
Hanging out in front of The Parliament
A quick stroll enjoying nature in Hyde Park
The grounds of the Windsor Castle
One of the queen’s guards
Getting on the London Eye
Some irresistable treats from the market
One of the many colorful bridges in London
The Queen is In! The beautiful Windsor Castle from afar
The London Skyline
The prettiest (and tastiest) fudge in England
One of our favorites in London, The London Eye

European Vacation | Scotland:

We ended our trip in the beautiful country of Scotland. We had quite the adventure driving on the left side of the road through mountains. We spent our days exploring the countryside, hanging out in the dreary, but amazing, town of Edinburgh and taking in the sights. Our Scotland adventure was much different than our usual city excursions, but it was a nice break from the hustle and bustle. Check out my pictures from the last leg of our trip below, hope you enjoy them!

Our scenic drive through Scotland
Castle Stalker from afar
One of our pit stops on our journey through Scotland
Steps to the Top of Arthur’s Seat
View of the Edinburgh Castle from Arthur’s Seat
Feeling exremeley outdoorsy
Edinburgh Castle from Arthur’s Seat
Gothic Churches in Scotland
Edinburgh at night
Gothic Churches in Scotland
The medieval town of Edinburgh
The medieval town of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle from below
Edinburgh Castle from below
The windy hike up Arthur’s Seat
On the top of Arthur’s Seat
Hiking down to a pebbled beach
The quaint city of Oban
Another adorable cafe in Scotland
Delicious treats in Scotland

Trendy Spring Accessories on a Budget

Now that we are well into March, I am finding myself slowly transitioning my wardrobe into Spring.

Spring calls for a fresh new look- sunglasses, floral prints, sandals and pastels! Doing a complete overhaul of your wardrobe every season is a little unrealistic so I love getting affordable transitional pieces like these below that can spring forward any winter look. I pulled together some fun sunnies, comfy sandals and great totes for any girl-on-the-go! These reversible totes are a great way to add a pop of color into your look, but still keep it practical. I recently got this reversible tote from Nordstrom and have been obsessed! It goes with everything and goes with me everywhere! I use it as a gym bag, a laptop bag and a tote on the weekends. And for only $48, I’ve definitely gotten my money’s worth. For an even better deal, Old Navy has similar totes out right now in pink and mint! Get one before they are gone!

Spring Accessory Trends on a Budget

BP Double Strap Sandal ($49.95) / BP Heart Sunglasses ($12) / Old Navy Pink Reversible Tote ($29) / David & Young Floppy Felt Hat ($28) / Old Navy Perforated Faux-Leather Totes ($35) / Old Navy Two-Tone Convertible Tote ($35) / Forever 21Colorblocked Faux Leather Tote ($28) / Forever 21 Oversized Sunglasses ($6) / Steve Madden Floral Sandals ($47) / Street Level Reversible Vegan Leather Tote ($48) / Old Navy Women’s Color-Block Sandals ($20) / Old Navy Mint Reversible Faux-Leather Totes ($25)