Weekending in Connecticut

After traveling last weekend to Punta Cana, and flying up to CT this weekend I am officially exhausted and in need of all the coffee this Monday morning.
I flew up on Friday after work, and had time for a quick bite with my mom and got to spend time with my little brother and my dad before calling it a night.
*Personal tv's and Dunkin Donuts coffee for the win*
On Saturday I met up with my bff for breakfast, and then we went to a park and the canal trail to go for a walk in the fall weather and catch up. So good to see her!  
That evening I went to dinner with my aunt, uncle, my cousin, and his wife in downtown Hartford at City Steam. They had just released a new brew that day called "Naughty Nurse", and it was delish! It had a caramel flavor with a nice nutty finish and went great with our meals.


Sunday was time to shower my beautiful sister in-law and my little nephew. Afterwards it was already time to head back to the airport and head home. Whirlwind weekend indeed...
My little nephew is going to be so spoiled! And I love the pic I got with my mom since I only get to see her a few times a year. Of course a stop to see one of my favorite pups before heading home was necessary too!
Joining Biana and Meghan for Weekending
and
Erin for Weekend Snapshots
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Don't forget to link up with Emily and I tomorrow for Tuesday's Recipe Swap. I'll be sharing my favorite mulled wine recipe.

Cheers to Friday

Happy Friday! This week has been a whirl wind since getting back from Punta Cana, so I'm very happy to see you Friday.

1. It's my favorite time of year (ok one of my many favorites) - it's almost time for the Sephora VIB sale. Stay tuned for my picks for the sale next week.
2. Speaking of the amazing Sephora VIB sale, I've teamed up with some awesome ladies to giveaway a $250 Sephora gift card just in time for their annual sale. Good luck!

Hosted by: The Sequin Notebook, Jessi's Design, Twin Living Blog, A Little Glitter, Living On Cloud Nine, By Kari Parker, Pink and Fabulous, Lisa Loves John, Green Fashionista and Meet @ the Barre

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Don't forget to also enter the Sephora Gift Card and Kendra Scott necklace giveaway which is still going on as well. You can enter here.
4. I picked up this cardigan from Target for my trip to CT hoping that it'll keep me warm. After seeing Zelle rock it recently, I knew it would be the perfect colorful piece to take with me up north for the weekend.

5. Loving my recent finds on Pinterest:
Linking up today with Rebecca for That Friday Blog Hop, April for 5 on Friday, Tif for High Five for Friday, and Amanda for Friday Favorites. Hop on over and join us! Happy Friday!
 **Don't forget to get your travel recaps and wishlists ready to link up with Emily, Kerri, and I for Wanderlust Wednesday on November 11th**

Sephora GC + Kendra Scott Giveaway

Happy Friday Eve! I'm teaming up with some fabulous ladies to give away a $105 Sephora gift card and a pair of beautiful Kendra Scott earrings.
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Happy Entering!

Beach Wedding Ready

I had been on the hunt for the perfect dress for my friend's wedding in Punta Cana, so when a representative from SheIn reached out to me to try out one of their fabulous dresses I was excited. I loved the selection of party and every day dresses, and when I came across this dress I knew it was the one for the upcoming beach wedding in the Caribbean. I loved the subtle cutouts, the beautiful color, and the flowy chiffon which kept me cool during the reception where I was tearin' up the dance floor.
Dress - SheIn | Sandals - Tory Burch | Necklace - Kendra Scott | Watch - Kate Spade | Hair Extensions - Irresistible Me

Back from Punta Cana

I'm back from a whirlwind long weekend trip to a friend's destination wedding in Punta Cana. And I'm still coming down off the amazingness that was this weekend, and still can't understand why I can't have champagne at every meal or a made to order omelette at breakfast every morning or why I'm no longer hanging out by the swim up bar with friends. Back to reality for sure...
I'm going to leave you with a few of my favorite pics from the destination wedding weekend at Dreams Punta Cana.
If you follow me on instagram (@GreenFashionista), twitter (@GreenFashonista), or snapchat (@greenfashonista) then you may have already seen picture/video overload.
*View from our swim out room*
*That sunset*
*Halloween Beach Party under the stars*
I'll be back with a full recap next week on Wanderlust Wednesdays, and make sure to link up with Emily, Kerri, and I on Wednesday, November 11th with your favorite travel recaps and travel wish lists.