'Twas a grand night

yup, wrong background for this dress, lol.

This dress was a present from my mom, for my birthday. It's seriously perfect. I love it. 

The open back is a cute touch. 

The cardigan was a present from my husband and let me tell you its the cutest, yet comfiest sweater ever!! 

Ever since I spotted it at Anthropologie's site and catalog, I wanted it. And thanks to my hubby, is now mine and I can't wait to use it more as temperatures start dropping a bit this year. 

So, yes, I wore both my presents in one day. I couldn't help it, they just go perfectly together.

I had the best birthday. My usual is having dinner at a restaurant. But this time I decided to have an afternoon/evening picnic/  throwing the Frisbee at the beach with my friends, which turned out great!! 

So after church and my husband surprising me with cupcakes and my friends singing happy birthday, we headed out to the beach.

Here are a few pics via a disposable camera (thanks to my friend Adrian):

 Jamie + Scott

 Jason + Amy

Chris + I 

 Adrian + Alyssa

Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate with me!! 

'Twas a grand night <3

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dress- DearCreatures- present 

cardigan- Anthropologie- present

heel oxfords- Bakers

bag- volcom

necklace- Premier Designs

Beach and crepes

Last Saturday was beach day, all day, literally! and I'm so glad I didn't end up with a sunburn. Thank you SPF 50 sunscreen and big sunhat.

My friend Lauren and I headed out to the beach in the morning. I thought the rain would ruin the day but the skies stayed pretty clear for the time we hung out at the beach, sunny and hot. 

As soon as we got home the rain started, so needless to say we left the beach at the right time.

For the evening I had planned a beach date with Chris to go to Le petite prince (a cafe & sandwich place). We were going to play Frisbee until it got dark and then watch the stars on the beach... but the rain ruined half my plans. Regardless, we still went to the cafe place, which is right across from the beach, and got to enjoy their delicious crepes. 

So selfish rain you didn't ruin my Saturday, I still had a great time :) 

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shorts- UO

shirt- F21

boots- BC footwear

leaf bangle- HM

watch- Daniel Wellington