This past year, I’ve really tried to make an effort to be more in-the-moment. Setting my phone down is HARD, folks. Especially when I’m on vacation - I want to capture each memory I’m making to share with you (even at the chagrin of my darling hubby!) But when we went to Florida this past week, I gave myself a mini-break. The blog was on the quieter side for once, but if you follow me on insta, you know I can’t break THAT HARD haha! After some crazy busy weeks, I took full advantage of refueling my body and soul at the beach. And let me tell you - it worked WONDERS.

So after a quiet week on the blog, I’m back! A bit more tan and a lot more amped! More awesome shoots, silly stories and killer giveaways are coming your way over the next week so keep an eye out!

In the meantime, I’m so stoked to share this shoot with you guys. I met the photographers of this shoot (hi, Erin + Ray!) on Instagram a few weeks back. They’re this super adorable couple who shoot weddings primarily, but have an amazing eye for details and style. You can see the photos for yourself, but I had such a fun time finding great spots, trying fun new angles and goofing off with them in Georgetown - I love when instagram friends became real friends.

For our shoot, I decided to wear all my favorite things together. My crazy pants (duh), my classic camel sweater (of course), my favorite necklace from Sophie Blake (obsessed), this versatile wrap belt (that you’ll be seeing much more of in the coming weeks), and my white wedges (that I can barely walk in but that are cute AF, folks.) I’ve actually worn this outfit to work quite a few times, but I’m happy I waited to shoot it until I met Erin + Ray. Now they, my friends, are the dream team.

You can follow Erin + Ray’s killer photos on Instagram (@erinandrayphoto) and be sure to also check out their website and blog!

Wearing Cameo culottes (sold out, love these), Zara sweater (similar), Achro jacket, Finders Keepers pumps (similar), South Moon Under belt c/o, Sophie Blake necklace, J.Crew coat (old, this one is next!) and MAC lipstick in Velvet Teddy.

Just wanted to write a little note to you guys thanking you for being the most epic readers and friends EVER. I've had such a blast through these past two years sharing stories, discovering the things that make me look fat (haha) and sharing the coolest brands I find with you.

This year, I’m especially thankful for friends. I’ll be honest - when I started my blog, I didn’t have many friends. I secretly hoped that I’d meet some awesome, like-minded girls to call my BFFs through blogging (not really something you hear very often.)

And two years later, I feel like the luckiest girl alive to call so many amazing women my friends. My dear friend, Jen, took these photos when we grabbed lunch together at Malmaison (one of my favorite Georgetown spots) earlier this Fall. It’s days like this that make me realize how important it is to take time for people you love. And to be forever grateful for those moments.