Whale Watching - Hawaii Outfit 5

 Romper: Forever 21 (OLD) - Get the look with southwestern printed shorts HERE, a cactus printed romper HERE or a pretty tribal printed romper HERE

Hat: Forever 21 - similar HERE and HERE

Necklace: Old Navy
Sunnies: Ray-Ban 'Erika' - Get them HERE

Sandals: Report

 To tell you the truth, I totally spaced on my leftover Hawaii pictures! So glad I remembered these as it was one of our best days there!

While in Hawaii, we saw a ton of Humpback Whales. It was probably one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. Everywhere you looked, they were jumping out of the water or splashing around, and I could have sat for hours just waiting and watching for them. Since taking Marine Biology in high school, I kind of have an obsession with sea life, whales in particular, so I was ridiculously excited. They are amazing, gigantic, beautiful and majestic creatures and seeing them in the wild is really awe-inspiring. Yeah, I'm a nerd:) My family decided that we wanted to get up close and personal and went on a little whale watching excursion. We saw a ton of whales, but getting pictures was a little tricky. I've included a few below, but they aren't the best quality. Honestly though, pictures don't do it justice. To sum it up...whales are AMAZING!

It was a pretty hot and muggy day, so I opted to wear a lightweight southwestern printed romper. I purchased this romper over 2 years ago and it remains one of my favorite pieces. So wishing I would have bought the other color! I put on a pretty beaded necklace, sandals, and a fedora to keep my hair in control during my whale watching adventure.

 Mama and Baby - saying hello! 

 Fins! 

 So much closer than appears...amazingggg.

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Mom, sissy and I watching for our friends...the whales.

May Flowers

 Top: Old Navy - similar HERE and HERE

Shorts: c/o Rire Boutique

Shoes: 'Faux Leather Lace-Up Wedge Pumps' c/o Yes Walker

Necklace: GroopDealz

Nails: OPI 'Monsooner or Later' 

You've probably seen the coral J.Crew version of this necklace EVERYWHERE, as it is popping up like May flowers left and right. I've seen a few bloggers style it and automatically fell in love. The problem? The hefty price tag and the fact that it's sold out everywhere. Boo.
When I saw that GroopDealz had a ridiculously similar dupe in a rainbow of colors for just $20, I snatched it up. They are sold out now, but fingers crossed they bring it back so I can add a few more colors to my summer wardrobe!

The weather has been SO warm lately, allowing me to break out my shorts. Yes, this makes for one happy girl. These scalloped beauties were sent to me from Rire Boutique, and I am IN LOVE. Not only do they have the sweetest polkadot print, but they also have a scalloped hemline and are highwaisted. Yes,  I know what you are thinking...PERFECTION. I paired them with a plain white blouse and my new favorite necklace for a perfect May outfit. While these shorts are not available on Rire Boutique at the moment, follow Rire on facebook to catch updates on the adorable stuff they are stocking. Trust me guys, they are one of my favorites!

The finishing touch? These amazing wedges from Yes Walker. I have been looking for the perfect pair of oxford wedges and could not be more happy with this pair. They are comfortable and easy to walk in (A MUST for any type of wedge/heel in my book!) and look so cute with anything and everything. Check out Yes Walker now and find out about their buy one get one free promotion featuring many great shoes and bags!

*While the shoes and shorts were sent to me by Rire and Yeswalker, opinions are ENTIRELY my own!

Festival

Top: 'Crochet Knit Pullover' c/o Rire Boutique 

Skirt: H&M Bodycon Dress

Necklace: Forever 21

Ring: Forever 21

Hat: Roxy 'Autumn' - find it HERE

Boots: Delia's - OLD - adore this Steve Madden option HERE

You know when you have been looking for the perfect item (for example, the perfect chambray or blazer) and you finally find it? The second you try it on and you know, you feel absolutely triumphant and giddy and you instantly start imagining all the different ways you can wear it. These are my current feelings towards this crochet knit pullover from Rire Boutique. The crochet detailing is gorgeous, the fit is perfect and slightly flowy, and it has super cute sleeves. This is a must for my closet this summer, as it is the perfect top to throw on over a dress or tank for cooler days and evenings and how cute would it look as a swimsuit coverup?!

I paired it with a black bodycon dress, a bold turquoise necklace, combat boots and my favorite hat for a festival worthy outfit (coachella next year, anyone?).

April Favorites & A Little TBT

Since it's Throwback Thursday, I thought I would share this little gem with you (you might have seen it on my Instagram). When living together almost 2 years ago, my bestie, Katie and I, had an obsession with taking jumping shots. Any time a camera was out, we were jumping (maybe I will share more jumping shots with you some day). This is one of the only ones where we both actually made it in the air...love you, K!

{April Favorites}

Introducing a new feature where I share my monthly obsessions.
I've seen this on various blogs and on youtube, so why not give it a go??

1. Scandal: The first season of this show was put on Netflix and it was bad news. Guys, I marathoned the first season over a weekend and was all caught up to the recent episodes (on season 2) by mid-week. I. Could. Not. Stop. Shonda Rhimes (creator of Grey's Anatomy) is a creative genius and Kerry Washington is a goddess. Watch it. Now. Seriously...now, even if it means you stop reading. 

2. How Animals Eat Their Food: This Youtube video had me laughing hysterically. I've watched it multiple times and it still gets me every single time. I thought it was so funny, I texted it to my boyfriend...andddd he didn't get why I thought it was so funny. Okay...maybe it's just me, but watch it and let me know what you think.

3. Song: My number one song on repeat this month?? American by Lana Del Rey .... "Be young, be dope, be proud". 

4. Best Purchase: I have wanted the DV by Dolce Vita 'Java' ankle boots since the beginning of the year. Since purchasing them at the beginning of the month, I have worn them multiple times. They go with everything and they are comfortable anddd I just love them. 

Get them HERE

5. Reunited: Okay...so this might be a tad sappy and personal, but allll month I have been counting down the days til I am reunited with this boy. He is finally graduating from college (yay!!) and is moving back home. It's been like 3 years since we have been in the same place for more than 3 months, and it's so crazy to think that once summer is over, nobody is going anywhere. I can't contain my excitement. Yay for being educated folks and yay for not having to do silly long distance anymore. PHEW!

Blog friends, meet my boyfriend, Ernie.
He is going to lovveeeee me for this :)

A very small first monthly favorites.
Anything you've been obsessing over this month?