Let it Shine

Last week was a big week for my mane - I went from wanting to not let my hair see the light of day to having a "Is that really MY hair?!" moment. Due to the virus that shall not be named, I hadn't gotten my hair done since January. The split ends, dull color, and grays were out in full force so I finally plucked up the courage to see my stylist. She moved from a big salon to a salon suite which is perfect right now with all the precautions. She's in her own suite with a sliding door with it's own beverage station, hair station, and even sink for washing and rinsing. She took off a few inches and brought rich color back with some highlights, and I felt like me again.

Several days later, I was asked to visit the Rizzieri Salon for a complimentary shine treatment and blow dry. I stopped for a cold brew on the way, and got settled in at the new to me salon. We talked about my hair goals, and I expressed wanting it to simply shine more and be healthier with less frizz (because Florida humidity). She applied the glaze, and let it set for a bit and then washed my hair with Aveda products before blowdrying. I'm still in awe of how much better my hair looks after letting it go for so long. Excuse me as I do a much needed hair flip!

Check out these "after" photos. I honestly can't even remember the last time I was proud of my hair. My daily ponytail since being home this year is officially on a break! 

After getting my shine on, I enjoyed a celebratory glass of bubbles before beginning my self-quarantine leading up to a big work event. We obviously aren't traveling around the world this year, but we are putting on a global event on a stage which will be streamed online for people to watch from the comfort of their own homes. Love how we have quickly accommodated to all things 2020! 

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I've got the blues

It is no where near cool enough to think about sweaters or even long sleeves for that matter, but I couldn't resist this off the shoulder cozy piece that will pair perfectly with shorts for the next several months. And did I mention it's Prime eligible? Hello 2 day free shipping.

Sweater {only $19 and available in 8 colors} | Shorts {similar} | Ankle Boots {similar} | Double Ring | Necklace Charms | Pearl Barrette

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Birthday Fun and Coffee Catch Up

Grab a cup of coffee, and let's catch up. I mean it is Monday after all. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday - we packed a lot of fun in over the long weekend. And as I mentioned last week I actually felt like we were social distancing at SeaWorld. I know that sounds like an oxy-moron but it's true. We were outside the whole time, everyone had masks on and temps taken at the gate, and hardly ever got close to others. It's a beautiful thing, and it makes me never want to see theme parks crowded again. I told my husband ahead of time that if at any point I felt uncomfortable that I would want to leave immediately. I'm happy to report I never felt uncomfortable, and there were points while walking where we didn't even see other people.

On Saturday, after some fun in the pool we went out for my favorite margarita and then for ice cream. Lil' Miss and I split a cup of Cookie Monster ice cream which was DELISH! And I have now officially found a Florida ice cream shop that compares to my beloved Rich Farm in Connecticut. 

On Sunday, we went for birthday hibachi with some good friends of ours who have a little boy who's a little older than Lil' Miss. She loved seeing the koi pond and took over my birthday cupcake with a side of extra sass. 

On Monday, we took the day off and headed to SeaWorld and Aquatica for the day. Who would have thought when we activated our annual pass in February that we wouldn't be back for several months. Lil' Miss has a free pre-school pass, so we happily purchased passes for ourselves to enjoy (what we thought would be) a year of fun at the two parks. 

As you can see in the pictures below, there are almost no other people around and it was glorious. We took turns riding the Kraken roller coaster, took Lil' miss to the Sesame Street land, and checked out the dolphins, manatees, sting rays, and alligators before waiving the white flag in the heat to head over to Aquatica to cool off. 

Tank Top | Shorts | Sneakers | Sunnies | Bag {similar - only $18}

Floral Face Mask | Toddler Frozen Mask {it comes as a 2 pack} | Minnie Sunglasses

A stop for my favorite margarita in the park was a must before we headed over to Aquatica, and it totally hit the spot! I forgot to ask for no salt, and it was still delish! I'm seeing a trend in this post with margaritas, and kinda loving it after all it was birthday weekend. A pic with the work of art, and my beautiful personalized bracelet from Andrea was a must as well. 

This past week was also the RewardStyle conference which I usually would never have stood a chance of being invited to, but is 2020 folks. Instead of a fabulous long weekend in Dallas, it was all held online. After a few hiccups with the streaming, they decided to move it to a Zoom call and all the fun began. I took lots of notes, and am excited to start utilizing the knowledge moving forward here on the blog and on social media. 

I loved that they mentioned how it was the blog that started it all (woot woot!), and is still very important NOT Instagram. They showed a pyramid graph where on the bottom is LiketoKnow.it as the most important, then your blog, and at the top very small was Instagram and other various social media outlets. You should never dump all your resources into a platform you have no control over and do not own. 

And as we are catching up, if you didn't see on Instagram when I made my 1st Reels (seriously who am I?!) - I shared some yummy goodness from Revive Superfoods and their delicious smoothies. They send them in freezer packs, so they are frozen when they arrive and you store them in your freezer or simply add your milk of choice, add a re-usable straw, and enjoy. Use coupon code GREENFASHIONISTA55 to get 55% off your order of these delicious and healthy snacks. 

Flutter Sleeve Top | Shorts

**This blog post is in collaboration with Revive Superfoods, however all opinions are my own.

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I'm Blushing

Hello Hump Day - you popped up quick as we took the day off for my birthday, and treated ourselves to a long weekend to celebrate. And by celebrate, I mean a pool day on Saturday before grabbing my favorite margarita at a local spot and then going out for ice cream, annual hibachi dinner with friends who are like family, and a day of social distancing with my little fam at a local theme park since we are passholders. I know that sounds like an oxy-moron but it's true. We were outside the whole time, everyone had masks on and temps taken at the gate, and hardly ever got close to others. It's a beautiful thing, and it makes me never want to see theme parks crowded again. I told my husband ahead of time that if at any point I felt uncomfortable that I would want to leave immediately. I'm happy to report I never felt uncomfortable, and there were points while walking where we didn't even see other people. I plan on re-capping all the fun in a few days, and am looking forward to settling back into hibernation.

I'm excited to share a new-to-me line called Blush Mark (scroll down to the bottom of this post for a coupon code to save 20% off your next order). I'm always on the hunt for cozy chic items especially since we are spending so much time at home or just running out to grab a quick bite and support local. 

Tank {Similar} | Skirt | Sunnies | Marble Watch | Leopard Sneakers | Pearl Barrette | Lipstick in Creme Cup

*Lil' Miss was just there for the chips and salsa*

For our hibachi fun night, I wore this dress for the first time and it was perfect for dinner out. I paired it with wedges and my new face mask since hibachi is unfortunately inside. It was Lil' Miss' first ever hibachi experience, and she was scared at first and then next thing I knew she was drumming her chopsticks everywhere and officially having fun. 

Dress {only $11} | Wedges | Floral Face Mask | Toddler Face Mask | Toddler Dress | Necklace | Double Ring | Sunnies

And how FUN are the statement sleeves on this top?! It's such a fun piece that can be for work or play. The only downside was it was much more of a bold yellow on the website, and a paler yellow in person. Still pretty nonetheless. 

Top {only $12} | Shorts | Sandals | Barrettes | Lipstick in Creme Cup

Don't forget you can save 20% at Blush Mark now through September 30th with code BMa3f3C20

**This blog post is in collaboration with Blush Mark, however all opinions are my own.

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Always Be Kind

I may have a slight reputation for loving graphic tees, especially when they have fun or inspirational quotes on them. And I can't stress enough right now how important it is to be kind. It's the best quality you can possess, and it will help change the world's outlook. I could not agree more with Luke Bryan's song "I Believe Most People are Good". This tee from Femme Luxe is giving all the positive vibes while continuing my current loungewear obsession. Because who doesn't need a little sunshine and of course comfort?

Graphic Tee {50% off} | Shorts | Necklace | Knot Cuff | Lipstick in Creme Cup

Peplum Tank {50% off} | Jeans | Clutch 40% off} | Wedges | Bracelet | Necklace | Sunnies

I also cashed in some Express points recently, and scooped up this peplum tank which will be fun for work or play. I'm still living in athleisure and bathing suits (which I'm not mad about), but excited for real clothes again when it's safe. 

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