I Don't Know About You, But I Am Feeling 22!

Happy Monday!

Last week, on 7-11 to be exact, I turned 22 years old. I thought I'd share with you some highlights of my birthday week!

I had a birthday dinner with some close friends and made these old Hollywood vases for the party. I think they turned out quite cute!

I was obsessed with my party dress which I got from Free People.

I always love coming up with a cool cake! The unicorn cake had three different flavored layers!

I also had chakra cookies made, which turned out pretty cool! 

Then next day, my friend Josh threw me a pool party!

And on my actual birthday, (yes, I did get my free Slurpee) I was taken out to dinner by my dad.

So far, 22 is feeling pretty good! My birthday month continues...I am going to Las Vegas on Thursday! Stay tuned for a 2017 Summer Bucket List post!

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Halloween 2016 + Some Fran Fine Costume Inspiration

Happy November! 

I like to go all out on Halloween and this year, I ended up with three different costumes. 

Anyone who knows me, will tell you that Fran Drescher is one of my role models and that her TV show, The Nanny is my favorite sitcom. I've actually already been her character, Fran Fine on two previous Halloweens...This year I was inspired to do it again, but try a more well known look of Fran's. 

I know a lot of the designers that were used as wardrobe for the show and found some of Linda Segal's outfits online. This one screamed Fran. 

But, I knew I needed something else to make it more recognizable...So, I kept searching and came across this vintage 90's blazer. It ended up only being $12...Score!

Fran's makeup is fairly simple...A light foundation, nude eyeshadow, liquid liner on the lid, red lipstick, and some blush. 

Teasing my hair is always interesting, since I have a lot of hair....Tons of hairspray was used! 

I helped my mother host a party and had my own small get together with friends the next night. Here are some pictures!

I love artistic costumes like this!

My second costume was actually inspired by Fran as well, and a little bit by Raquel Welch. I'd seen this costume before...it was advertised for July 4th, and when I saw it at the Halloween store, I just had to get it.

And now for some of the food....

Earwax anyone?

The party was 90's/early 2000's themed and so I had chokers, mad libs, milky (gel) pens, and a variety of candy...such as Warheads and Ring Pops. 

I always have a puking pumpkin and this year I made "ghosts."

There were a lot of deserts...From pumpkin rolls to cookies...Look how cute these Rice Krispies pumpkin treats that my friend Jayson made are. 

I went trick -or- treating for the first time in probably ten years. It was a lot of fun. My friend found me a Cookie Monster onesie. My third costume was definitely "practical" based on the chilly weather. It was super comfy.

My Halloweekend was a full one...How about yours? Did you dress up? What are your goals for November?

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My 21st Birthday - A Psychedelic Mad Hatter Tea Party

Happy Monday everyone! Sorry for not posting a blog last week...It was my 21st birthday! I hosted a psychedelic mad hatter tea party and thought I'd share some pictures with you. 

Some of the decor made for my party! 

Aren't the tablecloths amazing? Mandala's for the psychedelic theme! 

I set the tables with pixie sticks, tea cups, tea lights, and bubbles! 

    

Some of the food made for my party:

    Tuna and Turkey tea sandwiches

    Smoked Salmon dip with bruschetta

    Vegan Lentil and Hummus pitas

Clotted Cream and Crumpets

    Veggie bites

    Egg Salad tea sandwiches 

    Cucumber and cream cheese tea sandwiches 

Chicken pasta salad

    Quinoa salad

    

    I bought tea cup and saucer planters & lady bug boxes for everyone to paint.

   

                 

     Some of the Psychedelic Mad Hatter themed party plates, cups, and napkins.

    Tea Bag sugar cookies! They were so delicious! 

  Egg salad tea sandwiches that a friend of mine made! 

Vegan hummus and lentil pitas!

Coconut Lavender Lemonade!

I also had iced peach tea, virgin mimosa's, and various hot teas. 

   

        My friend Adrienne painted this! Doesn't it look like something you could buy at Hallmark? 

How cool was my cake? I didn't want to eat it because it was so pretty. :P

I also had scones, french macarons, and a lemon vegan cake with pink roses.

My friend Samantha (the one in the middle) drove a few hours to come to my party. It meant so much to me!

Some of the people that came to my party. 

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with me and made my day so special! 

And thank you to my parents, my best friend Ashley, Stephanie, Kelly, Emma, and Cameron for helping to set up and make some of the food! 

P.S. Both of my dresses that I wore (Yes, I had an outfit change), are from Boohoo!

Have you been to any fun themed parties lately? Let me know in the comments below! 

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