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Happy Birthday to Me!


Today is the happiest of all Fridays because… it’s my BIRTHDAY!! 





That’s right, your’s truly is officially 26… crazy how time flies! I absolutely love birthdays because I love any excuse to celebrate and be surrounded by my favorite people. I’ve had many great birthday celebrations in the past from girls dinners, to romantic date nights with Ryan, to a surprise birthday trip to San Francisco. Here’s a quick look at some of my favorite birthday celebrations over the years!





I’m taking a little break from blogging today but will be back in full swing on Monday! As for tonight, I’m heading to dinner with the girls which will be followed by bowling with the guys too! My roomie Sarah is coming into town and I’m so excited to be reunited and hang out in the QC (even though we have to drive back to Raleigh for a test on Monday… ugh!). So my weekend will consist of socializing and studying- hope y’all have a fab one!





Ps. Don’t forget to enter the men’s sunglasses giveaway from MyEyeDr!



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Linking with Christina & Amanda.





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Sunnies for the Guys + Giveaway!


Well, it’s officially here. Wedding season is in full swing and somehow we always get more and more each year, probably because we’re just getting older and everyone is settling down. Anyways, one of my favorite things about a wedding is dressing up (and seeing my handsome fiancé in a nice suit!). 





Ryan and I attended a wedding in Florida last weekend and the ceremony was outdoors. What’s the single most important item to bring to an outdoor wedding.. besides a present??? Sunglasses, of course! I have teamed up with MyEyeDr. to take about styling sunnies for the guys. Ryan received these Ray-Ban Classic Clubmasters (they’re polarized too!) and the wedding was the perfect place to take them for a spin! 









Banana Republic Factory suit // Charles Tyrwhitt white shirt // Ray-Ban clubmaster sunglasses


polka dot tie // Kenneth Cole oxfords, similar





Ray-Ban may be our favorite brand of sunglasses because their classic styles have stood the test of time. I love the vintage/retro look of these and the gold rims are a fun touch. I have to say, Ryan was a little iffy on them at first, but I think he looks pretty handsome in them, don’t you? Protecting your eyes from the sun is super important so we always keep a pair of sunglasses (or two!) with us at all times.





Thanks to MyEyeDr., one lucky reader will win a pair of sunglasses for that special guy in your life- and you get to pick the pair! There are always tons of giveaways for us girls, but now is your chance to surprise your guy with a fresh pair of shades that will keep him looking cool all summer! Ps. Sunglasses would also make a great gift for dad since Father’s Day is coming up. The giveaway will go through Monday, April 13th and I will announce the winner the next day… good luck y’all!



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Linking with Shanna & Morgan.





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Kicking Off Wedding Season


Hello, lovelies! Don’t you just love long weekends? 





Luckily my office was closed on Good Friday so I was able to make the long trip down to Florida for Ryan’s cousin’s wedding! We spent a long 10 hours in the car (which was supposed to be 8) because people love to slow down and look at cars that are pulled over on the side of the road for no apparent reason. Just… why?!?! We finally got to Tampa at 7pm and got to have dinner with the family before we headed to the hotel and crashed.




The next morning, Ryan & I snuck in a little trip to TopGolf. Basically, it’s a golfer’s playground. It is a triple-decker driving range where you can play several games for points while working on your golf game. The golf balls all contain sensors so you know exactly where the ball goes- it pops up on the screen beside you! It’s like a combination of bowling and darts… but golf! There are shaded tables right by the tee so you can enjoy food and beverages as you play. I just hung out (because watching me hit a ball is pathetic) but Ryan absolutely loved it!

















That afternoon we headed to the wedding at Southern Hills Plantation Club- the venue was gorgeous! It couldn’t have been a nicer day and it was great to mix and mingle with everyone, and of course make a stop or two at the photo booth. This was the fist of 5 weddings that we will be attending this year and it makes me even more excited for May 7th next year!! 


Since 18+ hours of my weekend were spent in the car, I was able to squeeze in some good studying. I recently discovered the Physician Assistant Exam Review podcast on iTunes and it has been such a great tool for reviewing topics for the PANCE and is perfect for those long commutes! Ryan & I finished the weekend with some Thai takeout and caught up on SNL. 





I’m pretty excited for this Monday because it’s the official start of my birthday week!! That’s right, your girl is turning 26 on Friday and I can’t wait to celebrate with all my favorites. Hope y’all have a fabulous day 🙂






Linking with Biana & Meghan.





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Birthday Wish List


April is officially here!!! I’m partial to April because it just so happens to be my BIRTHDAY MONTH… 9 more days to be exact! I still don’t have any concrete plans, but I will most definitely be celebrating with some of my closest friends and can’t wait for the festivities! I’m one of those people who loves any excuse to celebrate and believe that each and every birthday should be special… never ignored. To be honest, I don’t really need anything for my birthday, but it’s always fun to put together a little wish list and all of these picks are on my radar for this spring!


coral wedges // floral dress // mint espadrilles // scalloped tote
navy flats // turquoise earrings // Triangl bikini


As you can see, my list includes a few items from the Lilly Pulitzer for Target collection. One word… obsessed! It’s got all of blogland buzzing and I have no doubt that these pieces will fly off the shelves. The dresses (and pretty much all clothing/shoes) are all under $40 which is perfect for all of us Lilly lovers who don’t want to break the bank. Actually… I might still break the bank because I  literally want everything! Ps. they even have Lilly nail files… ahhhh!





You can also see the espadrille theme. Wedges are my go-to summer shoes and these coral Vince Camuto espadrilles are on the top of my wish list. I need to get out of my neutral shoe rut (even though they’re my faves) and add some fun colors to my closet. I love the fun stripes on these!





Last, but not least, I always like to get a new swimsuit for summer. These Triangl neoprene bikinis are popping up everywhere and I love the cute styles and the fun color combos. If only they were sold in stores and didn’t have $20 shipping. Ugh!





Hope y’all have a great humpday! I’m treating myself to a (much needed) facial after work and couldn’t be more excited 🙂





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Spring Crochet


Floral cardigan c/o Lookbook Store, sold out (love this similar top) // white denim


Kate Spade bag // Tory Burch sunnies // Gorjana necklace


J.Crew wedges, old (love these) // Lips: Bite Beauty in Palomino




It’s finally starting to feel like spring… again!! I don’t know about y’all, but I’m so ready to finally pack up my winter stuff and make room for more spring clothes. This crochet cardigan is such a great springtime transitional piece- it’s not the warmest thing (notice the holes haha), but it’s super cute to throw on over a tank or t-shirt on those cool spring days. And I’m all about the florals these days- whether you choose to wear a floral print or more of a texture like in this top- I’m always looking to add more to my closet!





Ps. Did anyone else watch the Justin Bieber roast last night? I only stayed up for part of it because it was so late, but what I did see was some pretty good stuff. I don’t know what I’d do if I had a million insults being hurled at me, but it was hilarious nonetheless!







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Cooking with Hello Fresh




I’ll admit it. Cooking is not my forte. 







I can make a mean breakfast, but for lunch and dinner I usually find myself cooking the same ol’ things. Ryan recently discovered Hello Fresh, a company that sends you great recipes, does the grocery shopping for you, and ships everything so you can make fun new meals at home. I was intrigued and now I’m hooked so naturally I had to do a blog post about it!!









The meals come packaged in an insulated box with ice packs, so your food stays nice and fresh. Everything is packaged very neatly so staying organized is easy. Grocery shopping is a chore (to me at least) and the thing I really love about this service is that they send you all those random ingredients that you may not use frequently or have in your kitchen. It’s also a great way to experiment with new foods and flavors, and maybe discover a new favorite dish! 








On Friday night, Ryan and I made the Steak Tagliata with rosemary sweet potato wedges and watercress salad. It was delicious!! (Plus we had some steak left over for steak & eggs the next morning). An organized recipe card is included so you know exactly what ingredients to get if you want to make the dish again. It’s super easy to follow and includes nutritional and calorie info. Y’all- it actually made cooking fun! And coming from me, that says a lot 🙂










Saturday, we made the Pistachio-crusted Basa with Za’atar brussels sprouts & dilled couscous. If you read this post, you may be thinking- wait, she doesn’t like brussels sprouts?! Well, I might be a changed woman. We used a spice called Za’atar with salt, pepper and olive oil and they were actually pretty tasty. The fish was so flavorful and once again I was so impressed with this fancy little meal that we created. 









I can’t wait to get our next box and step up my culinary game! A box with 3 meals for 2 people is $69 (including shipping) which comes out to about $11 per person which is great for the quality and variety of the food that you get. You can choose to keep the meals coming weekly or simply suspend them until you’re ready for the next one. If you want to try this fun & delicious service, use the code JBAS4K for $40 off your first box!! Trust me, you’ll keep coming back for more 🙂









Linking with Biana & Meghan.







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