Clearwater/St. Pete Vacation

This past weekend I took a mini vaca with my guy and some of our closest friends and had the best time! I'm from Florida born and raised but I never get sick of visiting all the parts of Florida. Sign me up to be a FL traveler because I will never be sick of my sunshine state! We went to to some amazing restaurants, hit the beach, and had a blast exploring! Below is a recap of the looks and activities of our weekend, I hope you all enjoy! If you have a place we should visit next let me know in the comments below! xoxo

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First stop on this trip was an authentic Mexican restaurant for Cinco de Mayo of course! We went to Monarca's Mexican on St. Pete Beach. The food was amazing, definitely give them a try if you are in the area and love authentic Mexican food! I of course was dressed very festive with my bright colors and statement necklace!

Top: Old Navy $13

Jeans: Old Navy $20

Necklace: (gifted)

Purse: Kohl's $22

Shoes: Target $25

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Next stop on our trip was of course Clearwater Beach! If you have never been to FL I suggest vacationing on the west side of the state, the beaches are the best, no really they have been voted the best and the vibes are amazing! Can you tell I love my home?! Haha! Anyway we saw an awesome sandcastle, grabbed some grub and had a blast having a beach day! Surfside Taphouse had amazing food and great prices for being right on the beach and the atmosphere was great as well, definitly a must!

Swimsuit: Old Navy $20 for both pieces

Cover up: Target $15

Hat: (gifted)

Headband: KRZA $15

Sandals: Nordstrom $20

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That night we went out to another great restaurant called Gators Cafe & Saloon, which is right on the water in Treasure Island, FL. Another great spot, unique to the area, with live music and a really fun atmosphere as well! Didn't get any photos that night as we went out to eat pretty late, but flat lay and details are below :) This was probably my favorite outfit from the trip, super comfortable and beachy yet put together all at the same time!

Dress: Old Navy $15

Earrings: Kate Spade $30

Purse: Kohl's $22

Shoes: Target $25

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Finally on Sunday we went out to brunch at Lodge in Tampa, and the food was A-Mazing! We went to the Soho area in Tampa which is super cute and full of yummy places to eat and cute shops and beautiful apartments! Such a stunning snippet of Tampa to visit on our way home! Below is my casual Sunday Brunch outfit, I've been super into this color combo lately,  perfect for spring and summer!

Dress: Target $19

Earrings: Forever 21 $5

Purse: Kohl's $22

Shoes: Target $25

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Blush Brunch Look

Can you believe that Easter is this Sunday?! Wasn't it just New Year's yesterday? Anyway I wanted to share one of my new favorite looks with you all on the blog this week, what I'm calling my blush brunch look. Blush is one of the it colors for spring and this year in general and I found this rosy blush dress at Forever 21 for a steal at $19. I absolutely love lace and knew I had to have this dress....it will look even better once I have a summer tan going on! This dress is perfect dressed up for a nice dinner or maybe brunch with your girlfriends! You can also dress it down too, with some cute sandals and different accessories for some shopping on a Sunday afternoon! What are your favorite spring dresses? Please share them with me in the comments below!

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Dress: Forever 21 $11

Clutch: Bloomingdale's (gifted)

Earrings: Kate Spade $25

Shoes: Nine West $25

T-Shirt Shop Series: Look 4

This is the final look in my T-shirt Shop Series and we are ending it with Mascara & Coffee! This is another look that can be worn to the office then out to drinks or out shopping, it's a little more put together and still with a T-shirt! This T is from Old Navy for $11 and I love it! It's perfect since it's just black and white, it goes with everything and is fun to accessorize with pops of color! I threw on some SugarFix earrings from Target and a great turquoise bag from TJ Maxx! Again a super easy outfit and comfortable, but put together! Really what else does a girl need besides Mascara and Coffee?! Let me know what you all thought of this series and maybe if your would like to see a different series in the future and what pieces! Thanks for reading! xoxo

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T-shirt: Old Navy $11

Skirt: Skirt TJ Maxx $20

Booties: Kohl's $20

Bag: TJ Maxx $25

Earrings: SugarFix $13

T-Shirt Shop Series: Look 3

Hello Weekend! I'm so excited for this weekend and have so much planned I can't wait! This weeks t-shirt shop series look is perfect for the weekend especially here in the sunshine state! This weekend we are hitting Disney Springs and the movies, and this is the perfect put together casual look for that! Bermuda shorts are my favorite for spring time and this t-shirt was another steal at Gap! I dress up the look a little bit with some Kate Spade studs and Cole Haan sunnies, but let's be honest I did not pay full price for either of these items! I love finding deals even when it comes to designer brands and key pieces, I mean really what girl doesn't love saving money?! 

I hope you all have a lovely weekend! Please comment below with your favorite t-shirt looks and what you might like to see on the blog next!

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T-shirt: Gap $11

Shorts: Banana Republic $22

Sandals: Target $15

Sunnies: Cole Haan $15

Earrings: Kate Spade $25

4 Must Have KRZA Pieces for Spring!

Spring is fast approaching which in Florida means summer is right around the corner for us! What better accessory to have for those fun beach trips and BBQ's than these perfect headbands from KRZA by Krystle Dawn! She has some beautiful colors available right now along with my favorite neutrals that go literally with everything! These pieces just bring a little bit more of a pzazz to a look without being to over the top! I'm originally from a beach town and I can tell you this is perfect to throw on with your bikini while your lying out then throwing a cute cover up over your suit and hitting a local lunch spot! These headbands will make you look like you have it together without even trying! 

Make sure to check out her site HERE

Pictured below in order is:

"The Knot" in Charcoal 

"The Halo" in Sand

"The Tie Side" in SeaFoam

"The Halo" in Monochrome Tricolor 

Taco Talk Event

So last weekend I went to an absolutely fabulous event hosted by Kahlea Nicole and BarTaco! Taco Talk was such a stunning event as well as super informative! I had a blast meeting new people and gaining inspiration for my blog! Huge thanks to Kahlea for throwing this event, everything was so well thought out and every detail was spectacular, from the floral arrangements, to the gift boxes, and fabulous panel, everything was on point! Also the food, oh my gosh, I haven't stopped dreaming of the food from BarTaco since Saturday! Hands down the best guacamole and chips on the planet and the churros and chocolate sauce are to die for! If you haven't check out Kahlea and all the wonderful things she is doing on her blog! As well as pay BarTaco a visit, because you will not be disappointed! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend and I will chat with you soon! xoxo

Review: January Sephora Play Box

This months play box was full of perfect things for the new year and your gym bag! I can honestly say I loved every product this month and was just super impressed with everything! Below you can see what I thought of each individual product. What did you all get in your play box this month, let me know in the comments below!

The QUAI Treatment Masque

What it claims to do: This restorative mask helps care for damaged hair and leaves strands feeling smooth and touchably soft.

This hair mask does leave your hair smooth and soft for sure. Super easy to use too and perfect for after workout showers. Just apply the mask before you shower leave in 5-10 minutes and rinse. You will notice your hair is left silky smooth.

CAUDALIE- Resveratrol Lift Face Lifting Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

What it claims to do: This is anti-aging daytime moisturizer that combines resveratrol and hyaluronic acid to visibly lift, firm, and plump skin. 

I have been using this moisturizer as a face primer and love it! It has everything that I want in a daytime moisturizer. I love that it has SPF in it as well as works as a face lifting cream all well giving me the perfect base for makeup. I have combination skin so I also appreciate that it doesn't leave my skin feeling oily or greasy. 

Tarte FRXXXTION Stick

What it claims to do: This is an exfoliating gel cleanser in a unique twist-up stick format transforms from a solid gel to a cleansing lather that gently sloughs away impurities. 

I was super impressed by this product! I'm super picky about what I put on my face, as I have super sensitive skin. This cleanser was super gentle but got the job done and left my face feeling clean. I love that it is perfect to travel with in the twist-up stick format as well! Winner! 

CLINIQUE Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

What it claims to do: This is a sheer lip color with a glossy finish in the bestselling, cult-classic Black Honey shade.

I am a sucker for everything CLINIQUE, they are probably one of my favorite brands of all time! Needless to say this product is another home run. It's exactly what it claims, a perfect combination of lipstick and gloss. It feels amazing on the lips, super moisturizing, and just enough pigment. 

DERMABLEND Loose Setting Powder

What it claims to do: This is loose setting powder that locks down makeup and keeps it smudge and transfer resistant for up to 16 hours.

I'm all for setting powders with combination oily skin, they are a god send for me! My makeup lasts forever with this powder and leaves my makeup looking flawless! 

PINROSE Wild Child Perfume

What it claims to do: Confident and exuberant, this scent mixes florals with vanilla and amber in a unique wipe format for on the go application.

I am probably the most picky girl when it comes to fragrance as you all know. However, this scent it so beautiful and a perfect harmony of light and romantic! The wipe format is also perfect for on the go whether after the gym or traveling!

Winter Whimsy with KRZA by Krystle Dawn

Hope you all had a fantastic holiday season and very sparkly New Year! I recommend starting off the year with some new hair accessories! Check out KRZA by Krystle Dawn, her new prints this winter are absolutely beautiful! I actually got these wonderful pieces last month but with hustle and bustle of the holidays didn't have time to post. These colors and prints are some of my favorites to date! They just have this fun kind of whimsical vibe that I adore! 

Make sure to check out her site HERE

Pictured below in order is:

"The Tie Side" in Mauve

"The Faux Turban" in Wanderlust

"The Tie Side" in Wake

Cheers to 2017!

Happy New Year! I wanted to write a quick post about welcoming the new year and summing up 2016! In 2016 I created Lifestyle with Laramie, this venture has already been super exciting and a blessing for me! I appreciate all of you who read my blog and support me! At the end of 2016 I celebrated my 25th birthday! I can't believe I'm already a quarter of a century old! I'm sure that my 25th year on this beautiful earth is going to be the best yet! I am looking forward to building my blog as well as L Photography my other baby! Mostly I'm excited to have new adventures and meet new people and continue building my business! I hope you have a wonderful new year and cheers to all you girl bosses out there! Let me know what you all are excited for in the new year down below! 

Glo Minerals New Year's Eve Look!

Hope you all had an amazing holiday! I just got back from the freezing cold of Michigan and I can't tell you how happy I was to come home to the Sunshine State! Anyways, New Year's Eve is right around the corner and I teamed up with Glo Minerals to bring you all a great New Year's Eve makeup look! I used all the products pictured in the first image below to create the look. For a bit of extra drama I popped on some falsies since we are talking about New Year's here! I will link the products below for you guys! Glo Mineral's products are great quality for the price as well as cruelty free! I absolutely love the brand! Hope you enjoy and cheers to almost 2017!!!!

Glo Minerals Products Used:

Contour Kit: Click Here

Contour/Highlight Brush: Click Here

Smokey Eye Kit: Click Here

Precise Micro Browliner: Click Here

Lash Lengthening Mascara: Click Here

Suede Matte Crayon: Click Here