check yo girl out at this year’s election where I can now legally vote. that’s right, 18 years old, here i am. it seems absolutely crazy that i am headed to college this fall and am trying to spend every moment i have back home to the best i can. my birthday was absolutely no exception. my little sister shan decided to surprise me at 6 am (you couldn’t have given me like…10 more minutes of birthday rest?) for a quick morning breakfast. we headed to a park nearby for some funfetti pancakes (because sprinkles for breakfast are a necessity) and yummy coffee & berries. so much love for that little one.

then it was onto tea party preparation. i’ve wanted to hold a tea party with some pals for the longest time and this one was too much fun and i cannot wait to maybe hold another just for kicks before i head off to college.

thank you so much to everyone that made my birthday so special, 18 is about to be fantastic and filled with adventures and new dreams.

until next time, xoxo, Ally

The month of June has been absolutely a blast and has FLOWN by. My birthday is the 25th and so this whole month is usually just one big party countdown for me. I have been busy nannying during the weekdays and luckily the weather has blessed us with plenty of pool days to throw in the mix! Here is what i have been crushing on the majority of the month:

Alex&Ani // basically this is the only thing on my birthday wishlist. I seriously am obsessed with stalking all of the different bracelets and combos I’ve seen stylists put together and it’s seriously like grown-up trading cards to me and I am for sure sold.

Me Before You // so quick and tiny book nerd horendous confession, I saw the movie mid-way through finishing the book but in my defense I saw the ending coming anyways. However I still adored the movie and the book is absolutely beautiful as well. Seriously Jojo Moyes can do no wrong, I’ve read a few of her other writings and am head over heels. A fab poolside read that I have been stashing in my bag whenever we hit the pool!

Kendra Scott // okay so I last minute made Andie run back into Kenda back when we went to KC for the weekend because I absolutely couldn’t leave the city without purchasing these because I had peeked at them the day before and was in love. I solidified my purchasing promising myself that they would go with everything, which they do. Therefore I wear them, with literally everything. They seriously have done me nothing but fabulous things and get compliments literally every time. Now I’m addicted and want one of the brighter colors or maybe my college colors for game day….it’s dangerous at this point I think.

Wow Cookies // okay guys. hear me out. you need these. they are gluten free cookies from Target that are literally the best things I’ve ever put in my mouth. My mom brought home the chocolate chip ones one evening after a grocery run and they were pretty good…however the next time we were at target I spotted this “Key Lime White Chocolate” flavor on sale and was intrigued. oh. my. goodness. you guys. they’re so good. like. SO good. I am linking their website here because you need to check them out ASAP. I am so obsessed and don’t even mind snacking on them during mu Young&Hungry Netflix marathons because they’re gf!!!!! score. such a huge score.

what gf find have you scored on?
until next time, xoxo, Ally

hey there friends! welcome to my crazy life, or if you’ve been reading for awhile, welcome back. the start of my summer and end of senior year has been hectic and a half….just the way i like it! full of lasts and tons of first have kept me busy. between brunch dates and grad parties and simply just being with the people i love, i’m striving to spend this last summer before i peace out to college doing things that make me all around #happy. so here is a glimpse into what I’ve been up to lately

hope you enjoyed the little glimpse into my life!

until next time, xoxo Ally