Monday, February 24, 2014

Dating Your Significant Other

Whether your together 10 years, 4 months, or 6 days, dating your significant other does not get an expiration date. Obviously the dynamic of the dates you go on change through out the relationship, but it is so important to keep the momentum going.

A lot of us in relationships know that sex is an important aspect and in my opinion going on dates is just as important. When you live with your s.o, yes you see each other everyday, but in my situation it's not for a long periods of time. Between work and school we maybe see each other for an hour in the morning and a few hours at night. Weekends are usually our time we spend together. Since I work every Saturday night, we make saturday breakfast/lunch our weekly date. Most of the time we try new restaurants because I am a yelp addict/ foodie. Of course if you have the time through out the week,  set a side a special night were you go and do something. It doesn't have to be at an uber expensive restaurant or something extravagant, but it's a important to get out of the house and enjoy each others company. Some people are under the impression that relationships get boring. It is up to you to spice things up. Get dressed up and go do the things that made you fall in love with each other in the first place.


xX G 

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Fave Five: Birchbox


Well if you haven't heard of BirchBox this is going to be a perfect introduction. For my birthday last year my best friend bought me a three month subscription and ever since then I've been hooked. Every month they send you 5 travel size samples and you can buy all of the full size products at their website, which is super convenient. Since my subscription ran out a few months back I now have their $10 a month subscription that is linked to my credit card. It's super fun to get introduced to new products I probably never would have tried. Since I've been getting samples for the past 7 months, I chose some of my favorite items to share with you. Birchbox is such a perfect gift for anyone, they even have Birchbox for men. If you are ever trying to think of something new to gift your man, here is your answer. 

1. Davines This Is a Sea Salt Spray - Full Size $27.00
If your looking for those sexy beach waves you usually get from spending the day beachside, you must try this product. I put it on after I get out of the shower tousle my hair a little bit and ta-da! I am all about low-matience for my hair so I love that I can just spray some on and go. 



2. Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Nettle - Full Size $19.50
Speaking about being low-matience with my hair, there nothing I love more than a good dry shampoo. I've tried other ones like Tresemme, but this one definitely works a lot better. I have long and thick hair so I try to wash it every other day and this product lets me get another day in, still keeping my hair looking fresh to death. 


3. Laura Mercier Lip Glace - Full Size $25.00
I'm usually not a gloss girl, matte lipsticks are my weakness. Laura Mercier has managed to change my mind about lip gloss. This awesome shade is called Opal and it keeps my lips moisturized for long periods of time. The color isn't to shiny which is usually my ish with gloss.  


4. Beauty Protector - Full Size $21.95
Seriously it's like crack for hair. It has this sweet coconut smell thats is absolutely amazing. It made my hair so shiny and soft, definitely worth buying a full bottle of this gem!


5. Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish - Full Size $21.50 cloth sold separately
The best thing that has ever happened to my face, period. I'm not sure if it's the hot cloth or the cleanser, but every time I use this my skin glows! I don't use this everyday because I haven't bought the full size version yet. I definitely recommend this product it's one of my new faves! 


Bonus : Anastasia Beverly Hills Lash Genius Full Size- $21.00  
If you have lashes like mine that refuse to curl and just stand straight, this here is your saving grace. All you have to do is layer your lashes with this awesome stuff before you apply your mascara. It helps the mascara stick better and gives your eyelashes the extra oomph they need.   



If your interested in checking out Birchbox for yourself or to gift click the link below! 
https://www.birchbox.com/invite/d7sfz 



XX 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Fave Five: The Brunch Club

Sundays = Brunch Days incase you weren't aware. There's nothing like beautiful south Florida weather, bottomless mimosas, and great company. I brunch frequently and wanted to share some of my favorite spots around town. 

1. Foxy Brown - Must try eats: Doughnut Holes with cereal milk, Green Fries, S'more Waffles, Hanger Steak Hash 

Brunch Booze fave: Watermelon Mimosa 

2. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar - Must try eats: Mama's Chicken Biscuit, Big Ol' Waffles, Mac & Cheese, Llewelyn's Fine Fried Chicken

Brunch Booze fave: Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade 

3. Tap 42 - Must try eats: White Chocolate Strawberry Pancakes, The Drunken Goat, Hangover Part Tres, "Old School" French Toast

Brunch Booze fave: Unlimited Mimosas, need I say more? 

4. Steak 954 - Must try eats: Mushroom, White Cheddar, Roasted Tomato Omelet, Dulce de Leche French Toast, Strawberry crumb Pop Tart, Short Rib Potato Pancake 

Brunch Booze fave: Peach Bellini 

5. Morgans - Must try eats: Voluptuous Grilled Cheese, Chocolate Dipped Waffles, Veggie Frittata, Beignets  

Brunch Booze fave: Wisteria  


Wether it's you and your boo or ladies day out, brunch is always a good idea.




Happy Brunching  xx G 

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Fave Five: Online Shopping

Each Week I will be bringing you five of my favorite things. 

There is nothing better than coming home to a package of new clothes! This week is my obsession with online shopping and some of my favorite websites. 

1. Brandy Melville - boho chic/flower child/bad ass wear at its finest. Found this gem about 3 years ago in Los Angeles and have been obsessed ever since. Miami doesn't have a store yet but since most items are one size fits all, buying stuff from their online store is super easy. 

2. Gypsum Style - One of my newer discoveries, Gypsum Style is still a smaller and lesser known online boutique. They have an awesome collection of different bodysuits which are made from good quality fabrics. Just got my first package recently and really happy with my items! 

3. Sabo Skirt- Australia based Sabo Skirt has everything from the perfect date night dress to the sexiest playsuit for girls night. Sizes seem to run a little differently than U.S of A sizes so definitely check out the size chart. There is a $10 flat international shipping fee so bulk up those shopping carts with lots of goodies. 

4. She Inside - If your into fashion blogs you'll recognize many of their clothes on She Inside. If you live in a colder state, you can find an array of fashionable coats that don't break the bank. Items are shipped from China so you can expect longer delivery dates. 

5. asos - U.K's largest online store has just about anything you want and desperately need. For those of us who appreciate London fashion, this website will be your new favorite go-to. U.S students even get a 25% discount before Feb 13, make some moves people! 

Do you have any awesome online shopping websites? Please share in the comment section, me and the rest of the readers would appreciate some undiscovered online boutiques.


Happy Shopping, XX G 

Friday, February 7, 2014

V_Day Part Deux

Lovers and Friends, Valentine's Day is in one week and what kind of other best friend would I be if I didn't help you find ways to celebrate the day?

Not matter where your relationship status stands, V-day to me is about celebrating LOVE.

Single- If you find yourself sans a significant other on this day, don't fret! Girlfriends are literally the next best or the best thing.  Get dressed up and go out and get drinks and dinner with the gals! If your feeling like staying away from all the craziness that will be going on at restaurants, stay home and have a Pinterest pot luck. Let everyone know that admission will be one champagne bottle and yummy creation they find online. Last year I planned a V-day dinner party with my cousins and I was in charge of desserts. 





I brought along Fruit Heart Kabobs, so yummy, easy, festive and obviously healthy! 
For step-by-step directions go here.












Taken- This is the one dedicated day for your romance imagination to run wild. It's not about how much you spend on your other half but how much thought you put into making them feel special! Last year me and my cousins planned a dinner party for us and our lovers. It was 4 couples with ample amounts of food, good wine, and great company. It was a super fun and low-key idea that I definitely recommend. If your looking for a more intimate evening that doesn't involve being rushed through your dinner at a restaurant, IPic Movie Theater (one of my ultimate faves) is doing a special Valentine's day date that includes dinner and a movie at their high-end cinema. 





One of my Bfs showed me this super cute idea to do for your lover.










Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours, 

XX. G 



Here's a Valentine's Day treat for all my TOBF readers: use the code VDAYFREE  here to make a free card for your valentine. (offer ends 02.10) 

Thanks MamaChitChat for the code for my readers, lots of love! 

Monday, February 3, 2014

I do...What Next?

 "When are you getting engaged?"   "When are you getting married?" 

These are a few of the usual suspects of questions asked when you tell someone you've been in relationship for a long time. Coming this March it'll mark 7 years with my beloved. As much as the sound of a gorge engagement ring and a magical wedding celebrating our love sounds intriguing, I'm okay with the way things are at this very moment. Don't get me wrong, if he were to ask today, tomorrow or next week, the answer would always be YES, but its the wedding I'd hold off on. 

The idea of marriage is a beautiful thing. It gives me goosebumps thinking of the day that I can take his last name and we can create a beautiful family together, but there's a lot more to marriage than a new surname and procreating. I happened to stumble upon this article that really interested me on the subject that marriage can ruin relationships and this sparked my attention.  

"If you don’t hold your relationship up to the same standards as your potential marriage, then it’s logical that marriage will change things"

Many people always like to think about their life after the big wedding, making plans for the future.  These changes to building a future together can be seriously stressful and have a negative effect on the relationship. Sometimes baby making and house buying create fights that never existed before. I'm no marriage pro, but sometimes you need to step back and realize why you fell in love in the first place. Marriage shouldn't automatically mean you change the way things were before the ceremony. If your not enjoying the build up of your lives together, you'll miss out on so many tender moments. 

I'm 22 years old and I'm thinking about midterms and mimosas not mortgages and maternity clothes. But when the time is right for us, I hope our marriage is exactly the way things are now.


Don't let the title of husband&wife become bigger than yourselves. 

xX