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Where We Shop For Our Athleisure Outfits

Hey everyone, I’ve got a special guest (aka the husband) on the blog today to help me share some new activewear outfits for both men and women available at Nordstrom right now. While I may not be at the gym everyday, you can pretty much always catch me wearing some type of activewear outfit. So I figured I should start sharing more of my casual daily looks with you and talk about where I like to shop for my athleisure outfits. Especially since I know I’m not the only one who does this considering that “athleisure” is an official word now. LOL

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Jenn’s Outfit: Alo Airbrush Techl Lift High Waist Leggings —wearing sz S | Alo Off Duty Bomber Jacket — wearing sz XS | Onzie Crop Top (similar here & here) | Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit Sneaker (runs TTS) | Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses | Bracha Initial Pendant 

Blake’s Outfit: Nike Flex Running Pants | Adidas Shirt | Adidas Parley UltraBoost Sneaker

Blake on the other hand, actually always works out in his activewear clothes. So he is the exception to this “athlesiure” blog post! However, when Blake and I actually do hit the gym together, we usually run errands after or grab breakfast or lunch.  So when it comes to shopping for activewear, we both like to choose pieces that are not only fit for the gym, but also comfortable for wearing around town. For example, I love wearing little cropped tops, but when I do, I make sure to wear high waisted leggings and pack a jacket in case we go somewhere after.

I’m obsessed with these new  Alo Airbrush Tech Lift High Waist Leggings  because not only are they extremely flattering and hold you in, but they’re also very comfortable and the perfect ankle length for petite people. As for my shoes, I can never say no to nude sneakers especially when they look as fly as the Nike Air Max 270.

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As for Blake’s look, I recently convinced him to buy these Nike running pants from Nordstrom because they looked so good on him and Blake actually runs outdoors year round so he’ll get a good use out of them. Plus they look a little more appropriate for a restaurant than running shorts.

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Jenn’s Outfit: Alo Airbrush Techl Lift High Waist Leggings —wearing sz S | Alo Off Duty Bomber Jacket — wearing sz XS | Onzie Crop Top (similar here & here) | Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit Sneaker (runs TTS) | Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses | Bracha Initial Pendant 

Blake’s Outfit: Nike Flex Running Pants | Adidas Shirt | Adidas Parley UltraBoost Sneaker

This post is in partnership with Nordstrom, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.

My Top Two Favorite Kitchen Appliances

Hey everyone, today I’m sharing my top two favorite kitchen appliances with you and how you can get them for less on Ebay. I’m talking about my copper Kitchenaid Mixer and our Ninja Coffee Bar. I love them both for very different reasons obviously. I love my copper Kitchenaid Mixer because the rose gold color really pops on against my grey backsplash in my kitchen. Oh and the fact that it makes baking so much easier, but I honestly just love how pretty of an appliance it is. It’s something I’ve had on my list for years and it is every bit worth it!

As for our Ninja Coffee Bar, we use it every morning and it has completely changed the coffee game for us. We actually now prefer our own coffee from home as opposed to going out for coffee because the Ninja Bar offers so many different options from portion control and time settings to classic brew and rich brew. It even makes ice coffee too, and we especially love the fact that we can froth our cream. It’s basically apart of our family. LOL

Both of these kitchen appliances are available on Ebay along with some of my MacKenzie Childs countertop accessories like these Courtly Check Enamel Canisters. I just love how black and white pattern pops in our kitchen and really elevates our countertops. We have quite a few  M&C pieces and Ebay is a great place to either start your collection or add to what you already have since they are more of invest pieces.

What are some of your favorite kitchen appliances?

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Outfit: Cami NYC Racer Tank | Barefoot Dreams Cardigan | Alo Yoga Airbrush Leggings

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Outfit: Cami NYC Racer Tank | Barefoot Dreams Cardigan | Alo Yoga Airbrush Leggings

This post is in partnership with eBay, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.

Palm Beach Travel Guide

Hey everyone, as promised I’m sharing my Palm Beach travel guide with you today. I actually visited Palm Beach in 2017 and loved it so much that I promised myself I would return again. Last time I stayed at the Brazilian Court Hotel, which you can see here—>Palm Beach Travel Review

This past visit, I stayed at The Colony Hotel and it was the most darling hotel with palm print wall paper that lined the hallways and the cutest retro pool area with striped umbrellas. I also love that it’s just around the corner from the beach and Worth Avenue so we were able to walk or bike almost everywhere with the exception of visited West Palm Beach.

Outfit: Floral Ruffle Dress (also here) | Bracelets c/o Julie Vos |

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Things to do:

Shop till you drop! | While I would love to blow all of my money shopping on Worth Avenue, I decided to do some window shopping instead and then took an uber over to Garden’s Mall for a wider variety of stores. That mall has practically every store you could wish for that we don’t have back at home in Louisiana.

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Outfit: Make It Mine Byrdie Bag c/o kate spade new york | High Rise Skinny Jeans (also available here) | Lace Cami (also available here) | Cashmere Vest | Black Leather Mules |

I picked up these jeans from the Nordstrom in Garden’s Mall. Check out the full look here—> How To Maximize Your Handbag Collection

Check out all of the different flaps you can choose from here—> https://www.katespade.com/flaps/

Get a massage at Kaffe’s Garden Spa | I got the Pink Himalayan Salt Foot Soak followed by a pink salt stone massage and it was by far the best massage I have ever gotten. The warm stones make such huge difference in the overall experience.

See the full post here—> My Olay 28 Day Challenge

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Outfit: Cutoff Shorts (also available here) | Similar Cropped Top | Boater Hat | Sandals

Rent some cruisers | The Colony Hotel offers their guests complimentary bike rentals!

Downtown West Palm Beach Food Tour | We loved walking around downtown West Palm Beach and getting a little history while hitting up some of the most delicious restaurants in town. My favorite spot was probably The Blind Monk and Canache Bakery Cafe. Their key lime pies were amazing.

Where to snack & dine:

Loic Bakery | Be sure to order the pistachio and raspberry croissants. Those were my faves and they’re freshly baked in house!

Pizza Girls | If you’re in the mood for some authentic Brooklyn style pizza, this place comes highly recommended! You can even order by the slice if you’re just looking for a snack. I loved the Veggie pizza!

Grease Burger Bar

The Restaurant | We ate at “The Restaurant” at the Colony Hotel for breakfast, lunch and dinner our stay and every meal was even more delicious than the last. I especially enjoyed the Huevos Rancheros I also love that the fact that they have live music during dinner.

Ta-Boo | Stop for lunch at Ta-Boo in between window shopping on Worth Avenue. We ordered the nachos, fish tacos and fries. Window shopping can be quite exhausting! 😉

Pizza al Fresco | I learned about this place during my first visit to Palm Beach and we liked it so much that we actually ate here twice during this past trip. I highly recommend the Messicana pizza. This is perfect place to dine outside because they have the cutest outdoor courtyard complete with café lights and umbrella covered tables.

See the full post here—> Scarf Top + Twill Ankle Pants

Sant Ambroeus | I had lunch with Beth from Palm Beach Lately here last year and I love colorful and quaint it was. You must try their flowerless chocolate cake with gelato.

Buccan | I ate at Buccan last year when I visited and it was my favorite restaurant in PBI right next Imoto. Oh and it’s “literally” located right next to Imoto, but I’ll tell you about that place in a minute! I don’t know about you, but anytime I see fresh tuna on a menu, I order it. So we started off with the tuna crisps and squash blossoms and then followed that with some short rib empanadas. As much as we wanted to order more dishes, our appetites just wouldn’t allow it so we settled for some freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and espresso!

Imoto | This is another restaurant repeat for me because we ate here last time I visited, but it was so good that I had to go back. You must order the tuna appetizer and the banana beignets for dessert!

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Outfit: Yumi Kim Pretty Woman Dress (I love this yellow print too)| Nude Ankle Strap Heels | Circle Bag c/o Poppy and Sage | Bracelets c/o Julie Vos

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Outfit: White Button Down Dress | Nude Ankle Strap Heels (also available here) | Straw Circle Tote (also available here)

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Outfit: Call Back Romper — wearing sz S | Crossbody Clutch | CoCo High Heel Knot Slides

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Thank you to Palm Beaches FL & The Colony Hotel for hosting me.

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Nantucket Travel Review

Hey everyone, today I’m finally sharing my Nantucket travel review from recent stay at the   White Elephant Hotel with Lilly Pulitzer and some fellow bloggers. We stayed at the gorgeous White Elephant hotel on Easton Street overlooking the bay and I must say it is one of the chicest hotels I’ve ever visited. Everything was so beautiful on the property that it almost didn’t even seem real. It was my first time visiting Nantucket, but believe me when I say that it will not be my last!

Scroll through this post for my top Nantucket recommendations and to see photos from our trip as well as our Lily Pulitzer outfit details.

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Wearing the Melody Maxi Dress and St. Bart’s Cork Clutch by Lilly Pulitzer.

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Where to Dine:

TOPPER’S – Breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of the nation’s most acclaimed restaurants and a favorite foodie destination set alongside the waters of Nantucket Bay | We ate at Toppers on the last night of our stay and we the most beautiful sunset view while we enjoyed the most delicious dishes.

Brant Point Grill – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner harbor side dining | We ate here every morning for breakfast as well as couple of other meals. Great service, food and views! Be sure to order the lobster and and fish tacos!

 Galley Beach – located near town, beautiful sunsets, chic spot for cocktails with fire pits and a beautiful lounge area | If you love the feeling of your toes in the sand while enjoying a cocktail or glass of wine while watching the sun go down before dinner, this is the post for you! Plus it was absolutely delicious from the appetizers and salad to the entrees and dessert!

Chic Dinner spots in town – Nautilus, Proprietors & Prime

Wearing the Lana Skort Romper

Where to Lunch:

Something Natural | This was among my favorite lunch spots in Nantucket because I live for tasty sandwiches on homemade bread served with chips and freshly baked cookies! That is like my ideal lunch. Plus you get to eat on picnic tables outside!

Cru – Chic oyster bar located at the Nantucket Boat Basin

Where to Snack:

The Juice Bar | I would go to the Juice Bar every day if I could for their homemade waffles cones and unique ice cream flavors.

Where to get your drink on:

Slip 14 – Great spot for cocktails, dockside beers and fish tacos at the Nantucket Boat Basin

Gazebo – Great spot to grab a mudslide in the heart of the action at the Nantucket Boat Basin

Cisco Brewers – Brewery, Distillery and Winery all in one at a fun picnic setting with live music daily and food trucks

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Fun Activities:

Take a boat ride! We went on a boat ride on our very first day because it was the best way to see the entire island. We had so much fun listing to music while enjoying snacks, drinks and….yep, you guessed it, LOBSTER ROLLS!

Grab a bike and go cruise around town! We loved riding around town and looking at all of the beautiful homes and even made a stop at Steps Beach, which was absolutely gorgeous. Oh and you know we stopped for lunch, which was my favorite part! We stopped at Something Natural for sanwhiches and cookies and outside on picnic tables. It was so perfect that it was like a day out of storybook.

Where To Shop:

Lilly Pulitzer | We wore Lilly Pulitzer the whole trip and got so many compliments on our colorful outfits.

Skinny Dip

Southern Tide

Perch

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Outfit: Fiesta One Piece Swimsuit | Parker Vintage Cutoff Short | Heart Sunglasses | Cristina Gold Statement Earrings 

Extra Info:

o   Starting June 24 guests of any hotel on Nantucket can take The Wauwinet Lady to The Wauwinet for lunch, dinner or brunch. The 45 minute boat ride to the hotel is free when dining at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet. Pretty amazing experience because every other harbor cruise around town is at least $40 per person.

o   Family Amenities: Cribs, Strollers, Radio Flyer Wagons, Bottle Warmers, beach chairs/coolers/towels/beach chairs, pool toys, Elephant shaped chairs and more are all complimentary for families to enjoy at the White Elephant Village and White Elephant. We do not charge resort fees at any of our hotels and all of these family amenities are included in the rate.

o   White Elephant, Wauwinet, White Elephant Village all offer morning coffee and pastries, afternoon port and cheese, complimentary bicycles and more for zero resort fees. White Elephant and White Elephant Village have a gym, and the White Elephant Village has pool access all included in the rate.

o   Guests who book the White Elephant Village 3 Bedroom Residences or the White Elephant Downtown Luxury Lofts (we have 2) enjoy exclusive access to a BMW during their stay. No additional fees.

o   The Barton & Gray Hinckley is a luxurious way to enjoy a cruise on the harbor. Guests can arrange for a picnic from Brant Point Grill to take on the boat. Through the White Elephant’s partnership with the mariner club, guests of all Nantucket Island Resorts’ hotels can go out on these boats.

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