HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Today is my day to SHINE! It is MY BIRTHDAY YALL! I've learned to call this new place, Baltimore, my home. So here's a few fun shots with some balloons and downtown Baltimore, enjoy! I know I will!

Hope y'all have a great weekend! Don't forget to spread some joy and cheer!
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OOTD:: Sunday Afternoons at the Wineries

Now the Spring weather is here! (well, slowly but surely) we want to take advantage of these beautiful days by spending all our time outside! What other way to spend your Sunday than a trip over to a winery, or three!

Remember my last post about "Winery Hopping" (to check it out click here!) My friends and I like to head over to Virginia and make a fun-filled day over it, checking out different wineries each time and bringing along food and making a picnic as well! Well this time, we chose Casanel Vineyards, Bogati Bodega and Vineyards, and finished off with Village Winery. I love winery hopping because not only do you get to explore more wines and more vineyards, you can get with your friends, do a potluck style, and be snacking on food all day, soaking in the sun, playing frisbee or cards, laying on the grass, and taking advantage of the full day! 

With a quick overview of each place, we started off with Casanel first. Loved it! Love the ambiance, the wines, and how they told the history of how they started and how it is a family-owned business.  After our wine, we ate our first meal here, soaking in the spring sun. After an hour or two of munching and talking, we finally left and headed over to Bogati Bodega.  This place was my second favorite, but not somewhere I would probably go again. They staff and interior was nice, I just wasn't feeling the wines here.  BUT the nice part was, you could bring in some chocolate and have a chocolate/wine tasting, um, HELLO! Right after our tasting, we headed over to our final destination over at this cute little cabin called Village Winery.  This place was very unique in that they had box wines, yes, you read right, box wines! None of that Franzia college wine, actual wine made and assembled into a box! What a neat concept! Sadly, the wine here and I didn't match flavors.  The man behind it all was extremely sweet, and we actually spent most of our time here outside relaxing and eating again, but wine wise, not my cup of tea.

Onto the outfit of the day! It was slightly chilly in the morning and evening, the blankets helped.  But the afternoon was perfect and so warm! I opted for some fun, printed shorts, a white blouse, paired with sandals for all the walking and a cardigan in case I was chilly (remember, layering is key!) Check out my day, yourself!

picnic time!

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OOTD:: Transitioning into Spring in DC

I got too excited way too quick.  Man, these April showers don't mess around do they! 

Today's post is about these showers and how it affects the weather and makes it go from hot sunny days, to cooler days at other times. Also, DC weather is so iffy, just two weeks ago, it was snowing! I know, your jaw is dropping isn't it?! Well last weekend, my sister came up from sweet 'ol Georgia to come visit me for the weekend (isn't she the cutest and sweetest?! :D ) and so I had to take her to an obligatory visit to see our main man Abe and visit the White House. 

Spring comes by so quick.  One second its freezing, and a few days later it'll be the most perfect weather, then BAM! Hello heat wave.  I've learned that the trick is to layer up in this transitional period.  You never know when the rain would come and cool the weather down, or when the sun will be kissing your body more than you'll like. 

I chose to wear  a long sleeve dress, paired with a faux fur vest to keep me warm but not too warm.  It was actually the perfect outfit! It became a lot more windy than we anticipated, but only in the mid 50s range, so not enough to whip out the heavy jackets. I paired it with some cute loafers(yes, the ones I actually put in my Christmas Friday Favorites post a few months ago, my brother surprised me with them! Yall, I seriously have the sweeetest family!) but they were great because they were so comfy, looked perfect and perfect for all the walking we had to do.

Take a look for yourself on our day in DC!

Oh you know, had to get a quick kiss with Abe!

The sister and I1

Close up of the belt and necklace.

(Notice the windy hair! Which turned out super cute for the picture, haha)

Love her!

The best view!

HAD to represent and throw up my letters, Go Kappa Delta! Love Yall, AOT!

When it gets a bit warmer, just take off your vest!

 Spring fashion is all about layers since the weather is still catching up.  So keep that and this post in mind when your getting ready next!
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OOTD:: Winter White

White is a color at its most complete and pure, the color of perfection. Some people look at you, thinking, "It's after Labor Day, why are you wearing white?!"  Well I personally love it. Pair it with neutrals, or a pop of color sweater, and it always works perfect; you stand out, it foes with anthing, strong impression, it is a bold statement, and plus, you match the snow!  

Today's outfit of the day inspiration comes from wearing white in the winter, and how I think it is a "Fashion Do" in today's world. 

The winter white sunrise view from outside my bedroom window

I just love the pop of fuchsia pink lip!

Details

Headshot!

Didn't think my shoes through. The snow covered all of it in each step!

But c'mon, how adorable are these booties?! 

Hope you are daring enough to try wearing some winter whites yourself!
Enjoy the rest for your weekend and check back tomorrow for a fun Mani Monday!
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