Europe - Arthur's Seat

Our last day in Edinburgh Lindsey, Bianca, Isobel, Sammy and I climbed - excuse me HIKED - to the top of Arthur's Seat. Arthur's Seat is a mountain that is a five minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. The hike up was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be but the view from the top was worth every drop of sweat. 

While standing at the top I couldn't help but feel so grateful for the life I've been given and my friends and family. I hope y'all are enjoying traveling around Europe with me, we've got a couple more places to see...

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Comfy Cozy Winter Gift Guide

This is hands down my favorite gift guide I've made. I am the biggest homebody in the world. There is no better way to spend an evening then with a bubble bath, a cup of tea, the comfiest pajamas you own, and of course, my favorite invention of all time, Netflix. Here are some of my favorite products for the homebody, or anyone, in your life:

1. Laura Mercier - Golden Honey Musk Bath Duo

2. Grace Tassel Tie Slipper Boot

3. DKNY - Cardigan and Leggings Set

4. Topshop - Big Hair, Big Dreams Sleep Shirt

5. Kate Spade - Cold Hands, Warm Heart Mug

6. Topshop - Fair Isle Fleece Robe

7. Topshop - I Woke Up Like This Sleep Shirt

8. Diptyque - Mini Candle Set

9. Proper Reindeer Accent Pillow

10. Printed Leggings

11. Snowflake Throw

The holidays are creeping up on us. Have you started shopping yet? 

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for the man in your life...

Buying for guys can be the most difficult thing to do. Ever. So I did it for you...

1. Gili Shades 

2. 'Animalia Coasters 

3. Watch Case

4. Meridian Valet Humidor 

5. 'All-American Ads of the 40s' Book

6. Kiehls' Gift Set

7. Troubador Cherry Wood Headphones

8. 1: Face 'Cancer' Square Digital Silicone Strap Watch - Your purchase helps provide cancer treatment for 8 patients
9. Gili Bag

I am in love with those Gili shades and duffle bag. I'm going to grab some for myself! They are made locally in Colorado and are made out of multi-colored vinyl mesh, and up-cycled banners and billboards. Let's take a second to talk about how cool that is! 

Hope this helped y'all! What's on your Christmas list?

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As always you can shop this post here:

"Lipgloss is for Beginners"

Just because you're running errands doesn't mean you have to wear workout clothes:

H&M Sweater - Similar

H&M Skirt

Converse High Tops

Ray Bans

NYX Lipgloss in Dolly Pink

Kendra Scott Ring

The bag is from a local Dallas boutique called Gypsy Wagon but I found some similar ones listed below:

Kate Spade 'Treat Yourself' Reusable Shopping Tote
Kate Spade 'All Aboard' Clock Coin Purse
Kate Spade Night Creature Coin Purse

Kate Spade is really killing is with quirky bags!

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Europe - Edinburgh

I took the train from London to Edinburgh and met Lindsey at my hostel. The train ride was only four hours and was so beautiful. The first stop on our tour of the city was Edinburgh Castle, which sits on a mountain at the very top of the main road in Edinburgh which is appropriately named The Royal Mile. While inside, we had incredible views of the city, saw the crown jewels of Scotland, and so much more. 

After the castle we wandered down The Royal Mile until we found The Heart of Midlothian, a heart built into the road in stone outside of the Church of St. Giles. Locals say if you spit on the Heart it will bring you good luck and being the superstitious sap that I am, I happily partook in this tradition. 

We took a bus down to an area called The Shore and ate at a wonderful little cafe called Mimi's and wandered down there for a while. The bus system in Edinburgh is awesome, reasonably priced, and very easy to navigate. 

That night we met two awesome girls in our hostel, Bianca and Isobel. They are from Australia and had been traveling around for a couple of months. The next morning we met up with them and started exploring. The first stop, The Elephant House, where J.K. Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter. We had hot chocolate and took in the views of Edinburgh castle. From there we went to a cemetary which it is rumored houses many famous Harry Potter character's names. J.K. Rowling actually would walk around this cemetary when she had writer's block and a lot of the character's names were taken from gravestones there. 

To say I feel in love with Edinburgh and Scotland is an understatement. Up next was a hike up Arthur's Seat which will be the next post in the Europe series...

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gift guide - for the one you dont know what to get

We all have that one friend...the one who you have no clue what to buy them. Whether it is a birthday, special occasion, or the holidays there is always one person that you have no idea what they would want. Well y'all, I have compiled the perfect list, with a variety of prices, for anyone and everyone in your life. I'm in love with literally all of these things and have put them on my holiday wish list. I feel like they are all fun and can be universally used for all of your friends. I hope y'all are liking my gift guides. Stay tuned for more! 

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Europe - Bath and Stonehenge

Bath is one of my favorite cities that I got to experience on this trip. The city itself was beautiful and so historic that I fell in love in the four short hours we were there. My last day in Europe my friend Eva and I took a day trip to Stonehenge and Bath. Unfortunately for us, on the bus ride out of London the rain that had been holding off for the last two weeks decided to pour down on us. Being at Stonehenge is incredible but being at Stonehenge in the freezing rain when you are dressed for a sunny 70 degree day is miserable. Needless to say we took the shuttle to the site, ran as close as we could get, took a picture, took a selfie and sprinted back to the warm bus. When we got back to the visitor's center, hot pastys and hot chocolate were exactly what the doctor ordered. We then got back on the tour bus and made our way towards Bath. The views on the way were incredible. It was so beautiful and picturesque I don't know how anyone lives there and doesn't just sit and stare out the windows. Once we got to Bath we ran to Primark to stock up on some cold, dry clothes. Since was my last opportunity to do some Primark shopping I kind of lost it. Our next stop in Bath was the Jane Austin center, one of my favorite authors. After that we just wandered around the town, grabbed some lunch, and listened to the numerous musicians playing on the street. While some say Stonehenge is a bit underwhelming make sure you add Bath as a list of cities to see while in England. It was a short trip from London and definitely worth it! 

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Game Day Outfits

If you had told me when I was growing up in New York that I would love football as much as I do now I would have laughed in your face. But almost ten years after moving to Texas I love football as much as I love BBQ and crawfish. I'm going to my see my college, Texas Tech, play Baylor University at Cowboy's stadium in Dallas in three weeks and I could not be more excited! I haven't been to a game since I graduated. One thing y'all need to know is that southern girls do not wear jeans and t shirts to football games. Whip out your pearls, dresses, and boots y'all cause it's game day in the south...

Cowboy Boots

Denim Jacket

Dress - Similar

Rebecca Minkoff Purse

Ray Bans

Michael Kors Watch

Kendra Scott Ring - No Longer Available but this necklace would be perfect!

I love game day outfits like this because if I just swap out the boots (or not...I do live in Texas after all) I can also wear it to work! 

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Gift Guide #1 - For the Beauty Lover

Hey y'all!

It is the most wonderful time of the year! Not only is the holiday season beginning but today marks the start of the Sephora VIB sale. If you are a VIB you can get 20% off the entire website. Since that starts today I thought there was no better time to share my first holiday gift guide with you. This one is for the beauty lover in your life:

I am obsessed with both of those makeup bags and some of my friends might be getting them as their holiday gifts. The Sephora gift sets are perfect because it opens them up to some products they may not have tried before. Plus who doesn't love a good mini! Perfect to grab and throw in your bag in a rush or for traveling. The Ole Henrikson Mask is my favorite mask of all time. I do not know how many of these I have gone through and I highly recommend it! The NARS Cheek Palette and Urban Decay Naked Basic Palette are amazing basics that are always needed and appreciated. 

Hope this helps y'all in your holiday shopping! What are you most excited about getting this year??

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OOTD - Shoreditch

After a week and a half of traveling a night out in the hippest area of London is exactly what was needed. All black makes me feel so chic...

This romper is from Topshop and I feel like I can't stop raving about it! I am so in love I even bought it in white as well. I think it is the perfect year round piece and with the holiday season coming up the ways to wear it are endless! All the rest of the outfit details are listed below. If there is anything that I couldn't find online anymore I tried to find something that at least looked similar.

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Europe - A trip to the Sea - Brighton

My first day in London Lindsey and I met up with one of her friends and he took us for a little afternoon getaway to Brighton, a seaside town with a lot of charm. We ate fish and chips on the pier, walked around their shopping area which is called the Lanes, and ate ice cream which made for a really wonderful afternoon. I also tried Pimm's for the first time. Does anyone know if we have this in America because it is delicious and I would like to drink it all summer every summer! If you are ever in London and have a day to go spend at the beach I truly fell in love with this town and would go back in a heartbeat. 

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