Pup Friendly Galveston Trip

It's no secret that I'm a crazy dog mom! I love to bring my Barley boy everywhere he can possibly tag along and take pictures of him every time he breathes. Last week, when I got the idea to make a trip to Galveston for the day and bring him along, I wasn't sure there would even be enough dog friendly places. I thought we may be stuck outside most of the day. After a little research I found out there is so much to do in Galveston with your pup!

I went to Bring Fido first to find places that are dog friendly. This website allows you to search any city and find hotels, restaurants, activities, events and services for dogs in the area. I'm going to share all of the places we visited but check out their website for more. There are so many places on their site, we could've made a weekend out of it. Here's an overview of our day!

First stop: The Strand

Strand Street is a great place to walk around with your pup if they like people and other dogs. Barley loved meeting all the other dogs and people that came up and gave him pets! There are a few places that have walk up bars. In Galveston, you can walk up and grab a beer or frozen drink and walk around The Strand. There were a few times I left the hubs sitting outside with Barley while I went into a shop. However, Surf Styles, Strand Brass, Kites Unlimited and Dorothy May's are all pup friendly stores!

 The Stuttgarden Tavern

I can't think of anything that would top a restaurant where you can dine with your dog! On top of that, they had awesome German pub style food and 50 beers on tap! We had the fried pickles for an appetizer and The Steven burger. I enjoyed a Jolly Pumpkin Turbo Bam. We will definitely be back next time we're in Galveston!

 Second Stop: BayWatch Dolphin Tours

This tour service allows your pup to take a boat ride in Galveston Bay. They are open every day from 10am-5pm. Their website says the boat departs every hour on the hour. I believe it may have had a different schedule due to the time of year or the weekend. Saturday, they had 2 boats running and they left every half hour. We arrived at 2pm and purchased tickets for the 2:30 tour. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 2-12. Pups are free! This is a 45 minute tour through the bay. We saw at least 10 dolphins jumping through the water. I recommend grabbing a seat at the bow!

Third stop: The beach

It was such a tiring day we only stayed on the beach long enough for Barley to pose for a few pictures. We hope to dedicate an entire day to the beach soon. Barley loved digging around in the sand but his dad wasn't too happy about bringing sand back with us!

What we packed

Sunscreen, a huge bottle of water, travel water bowl, beach blanket, leash, waste bags

Don't forget to keep your fur baby on a leash and use waste bags to clean up after them!

What we wore

Sunglasses from Gracie's on The Strand, similar here | Kendra Scott earrings | Similar rompers here, here and here | Jack Rogers sandals

 Similar Hawaiian shirts here

Hawaiian shirt | Hat | Collar

Check out Barley's Instagram to follow along on his daily adventures!

April Favorites

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Hey guys! April is coming to a close so I thought I'd share will y'all some products that I've been loving this month.

1. I picked up this S'well bottle at a boutique last weekend and I'm obsessed! It's stainless steel so it keeps your drink cold for hours and it has a screw on cap so I can throw it in my purse and not worry about water spilling. I bought the 17 ounce bottle and it's the perfect size. I love it so much I may even have to get this one and this one as well. I also added a monogram to mine because I mean is it even mine if it's not monogrammed? I made mine myself but if can't DIY, I highly recommend checking out this etsy shop!

2. I received this Kendra Scott necklace as a birthday present. It's definitely my new go-to necklace! It pairs well with just about any outfit so y'all will be seeing it pretty often. It's also perfect for layering with longer necklaces! I also love it in silver and rose gold.

3. This is the perfect pink nail color! I usually stick to a nude especially on my toes for the summer because I hate repainting but this soft pink goes with just about everything. I brought this in when I had my nails done at a salon and they did about 3 or 4 coats to get the color to be opaque. I would say it lasted me almost a week before chipping but I think it would have lasted longer had I not chipped it at work.

4. This is the perfect light pink lipstick for summer! I was pleasantly surprised at how well it applied to my lips. It wasn't streaky at all. Don't forget the primer though! I wouldn't be surprised if I used this whole tube by the end of the summer.

5. I've always been a huge fan of my Jack Rogers Hamptons sandals but sometimes they're just a little too preppy for certain outfits. These are perfect for a more bohemian style outfit! They are the same great quality as my other Jacks but I would say they are actually more comfortable. I shopped all day the first time I wore them and didn't get one blister.

Let me know what some of your favorite products were this month in the comments!

Red Right Return to Summer

V-neck tank | Similar shorts | Sandals | Earrings | Necklace | Bracelet | Similar tote

Hey y'all! It's officially time to start breaking out the Lilly shorts here in Texas and I couldn't be happier. My go-to spring/summer outfit is a solid colored top paired with Lilly shorts and Jacks. It's an easy outfit to throw on and still look put together. Summer is approaching fast and this will be my uniform throughout the season. Unfortunately these are an old pair so the print is no longer sold but I linked plenty of similar pairs at the bottom of this post. This top is so comfy and it's only $12! There are limited sizes available so I linked some similar options at the bottom as well.

Mother's Day Gift Guide

You probably think your mom deserves the world (she does after putting up with you) or at least like a nice piece of jewelry. Let's be real though. You're probably wondering what group on campus is serving free lunch today because you have to make $5 last until Friday. But no worries. I've rounded up some cute gifts that your mom will love (and you'll probably borrow before she can use it a second time)  that won't break the bank!

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You can also find the phone case for the Iphone 6 plus here. Take advantage of free shipping on  Kendra Scott now through May 8th!

Happy shopping y'all!

White on White

Shirt (similar options below) | White jeans | Crossbody | Sandals | Earrings | Necklace | Bracelet | Lipstick

Hey everyone! I know it's been a while since my last outfit post. The semester seems to get really crazy around April but it's my favorite month because this Sunday is my birthday! 

I picked up these jeans last week and I am in love! I searched everywhere for the perfect pair of distressed, white jeans that wouldn't break the bank and these were only $30! They are the perfect fit. I love that they're ankle length so they don't get bunchy at the bottom but I could still cuff them if I wanted too. They will definitely be on repeat throughout the spring and summer.

I love the look of white on white and I decided to throw in some color with a bright lip. I'm not even even exaggerating when I say this lipstick is neon coral. I felt like it was a little too bold for me when I got home and tried it on for the first time. I decided to test it out today and I actually love it! I also love the color 'Tea & Cookies' from the same collection.

Jack Rogers are my favorite sandals that I pretty much wear everyday. They are so comfortable! I also love this white pair. Country Club Prep is having a surprise sale through tonight. Enter the code surprise me at checkout for a surprise discount. You can also message me on Instagram or Twitter for an exclusive discount that you can use at any time!

This tank was from Target last summer but I'll link some similar tops that would pair with these jeans below!

Podcast Series

Hey y'all, I finally got around to expanding on my tips for shopping on a budget. If you didn't see my video, you can check it out in this post. This time I'm trying out podcasting! I wasn't a big fan of vlogging. Now that I tried podcasting, I'm not sure that I'm huge fan of that either but it's all a learning experience! I think I've learned that I should just stick to writing. :) Anyways you can check out my series here. I hope y'all enjoy this podcast series. Let me know in the comments what y'all think!

Swimsuit Picks

This past weekend I went to the beach for spring break and it was such a tease! I'm so ready for summer now because that means more frequent beach and lake trips. We still have a few months to go but that doesn't mean you can't start swimsuit shopping!

For the Ladies

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Target is my go-to for affordable swimsuits. I'm usually not a fan of their entire selection but I've found the midi bandeau style tops and string bottoms work well for me! I also love this top and this top. The string bikini bottoms give the perfect amount of coverage and they come in tons of colors and patterns!

Aerie has a great selection and right now all of their swim pieces are buy one get one for $10! I love that their underwire tops go by bra size so you don't have to worry about ordering the wrong size. Their hipster bottoms also have great coverage.

It was hard to pick which one of these Lauren James swimsuits was my favorite! You can find more of these preppy swim pieces here. Message me on Instagram or Twitter for an exclusive discount at Country Club Prep!

For the Guys

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I can't vouch for the fit and comfort of these suits but my boyfriend loves his trunks from both of these brands! I will say they definitely look great on. Short inseams are coming back guys and Chubbies and Country Club Prep gotcha covered! Just don't forget the sunscreen when you unleash your blinding, white thighs. Don't forget to ask me about an exclusive discount to Country Club Prep!

Here's my guy modeling the second pair on the beach this weekend!

Happy shopping y'all!