Road trip Necessities | The Essentials

1. Michael Kors Crossbody Bag

2. Gap Boyfriend Jeans

3. Fedora Hat 

4. Gray Tank

5. Ray-Bans 

6. Leather Jacket

7. Keds Tennis Shoes 

In a week, Cody, myself, & one of his best friends will be heading on a road trip down the west coast! Our stops include: Seattle, Portland, Redwood National Forest, Napa Valley, & San Francisco.  I am so excited about completing a road trip because I have never actually been on a "real long road trip", the longest I have ever ridden in a car is like 5 hours.  So, this could be a struggle for me.

First Things First 
I will be the only girl on this awesome road trip, so my "primping time" will be around 30 minutes, tops.  To make my "primping time" easier for myself & for the guys, I plan on packing the essentials & basics.  I am challenging myself to pack all my essentials in a carry on suitcase, to re-wear outfits but with different ways, & to utilize my accessories in a fun way!

Pictured above are a few of the essentials that I plan on packing on our road trip.
1. Boyfriend Jeans - Oh YES, this is a definite yes.
2. Grey Tank/ T- Shirt - I plan on wearing these with yoga pants when we hike, & with a dark pair of skinny jeans for a night out on the town!
3. Leather Jacket - The perfect essential for any cold nights!

I am super pumped to keep everybody updated on our fun adventure, it begins soon & I will be posting pictures on Instagram, so don't forget to follow along!

l.b. <3

the lake life

My Outfit

Vest: Old Navy 

Sweater: Old Navy

Jeans: Ann Taylor Loft

Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes: Target

My vacation is officially over, enter the sad faces now.  No more dressing cute every day, now I am back to the red t-shirts & the khaki pants. 

Cody, myself, & his parents went to the fun town of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho for the night.  It was a fun afternoon of walking along the lake, relaxing in the condo listening to the rain fall, & eating dinner at an Brazilian restaurant, which was delicious!! 

I just can't get over how beautiful it is in the Northwest!

l.b. <3

Leavenworth, Washington

 

 

 

 

 

For the weekend, we visited Leavenworth, Washington.  This small town is a German themed town & has the tastiest beer, delicious food, & the best views.  Plus, to make things even better, Cody's parents are in town visiting us & got to make the fun trip out to Leavenworth! We also got to meet up with Cody's uncle out there, so it was fun family trip! 

My post for today is mainly for the awesome views & not so much of my outfit.  So enjoy the beautiful mountain views & my alright ootd post. 

 

 

My Outfit

Vest: J. Crew Factory

Top: Old Navy

Necklace: Groop Dealz

Jeans: Ann Taylor Loft

Shoes: Old Navy

sandal season

 

 

I don't have a ton to say for this post.  This is the definition of a very lazy basic outfit.  Cozy cardigan, boyfriend jeans, & a cute necklace to make it look some what .. ya know, cute.

Main point of this post is.. I can finally wear sandals!  My feet have never been happier & the weather is suppose to hit 70 degrees this week.  Let's just say I might have to go shopping for some shorts & a nice tan this week.


what I'm wearing
Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft | similar here
Striped Shirt: Old Navy
Necklace: Bauble Bar
Jeans: Ann Taylor Loft | similar here
Shoes: Old Navy | similar here

friday night outing

Last night, a bunch of our friends got together for a small going away dinner for another couple.  We ended up at Steelhead Bar & Grille, just a heads up, if anyone is in Spokane & is looking for a delicious restaurant with a great atmosphere, you should just head there.  Our group had a fabulous time, laughing, eating, & drinking.

I have been looking for the right time to wear this peplum top, since it's still chilly at night in Washington, I had to find the perfect jacket.  After browsing pinterest for ideas, I realized I had my Mamma's cheetah print cardigan that I borrowed from her.  Hello, perfect addiction to my top, & thank you Mamma.

If you are near your Target, head to their shoe department, these shoes should be on clearance for $25 bucks.  Plus these shoes are extremely comfy, which is a plus coming from a girl who hates wearing heels.

Last little bit, if you head over to Brina Box, they are having a huge deal.  When you spend $50 you get $10 off with SECRET10, spend $100 you get $25 off with SECRET25. PLUS you get a free gift with every purchase over $25.  They have the cutest jewelry, plus I got my fur vest from this website.  It's fast shipping & cute merchandise, so it's a win win!!!

My Outfit

Cardigan: New York & Company (old)  | similar 

Peplum Top: Old Navy

Jeans: Ann Taylor Loft

Shoes: Target 

Necklace: Brina Box