Birthday Week!

One of my favorite people in the world once said "Remember, it's your birth week not just your birthday." Ever since, that's just how I've celebrated. Kicking off the week my parents held my family birthday party which just happened to be on Memorial Day. Fun fact, my mom and I designed this dress and she made it for my high school graduation. 

For years I've had a tradition of wearing white on Memorial Day and my birthday. Be as trendy as you'd  like but the greats like Chanel said wear white inbetween Memorial Day and Labor Day and I'm sticking to it.

So in honor of Birthday Week, I'm sharing my outfits. 

I love the color combination of navy and white. What's with the face? A subpar manicure that's what. That's neither here nor there. But, I was excited to throw on my white jean jacket.

Jacket from Gap, dress NY & Co

Patio Paradise

Sitting here smelling the fresh Basil and listening to the hum of the lawnmowers near by really does mean summer is almost here. When it comes to having the ultimate retreat, my Husband and I take that very seriously. It has become a tradition of ours to create our perfect summer spot. After spending an entire day photographing a wedding you'll be sure to find us here.

Blue Hues

Many times when you think of blue eye shadow your mind goes straight to the 80's when it was socially acceptable to wear crazy bright blue on your eyes. Well that is one reason I'm glad I missed most of that time period. 

Today I'm wearing blues and wanted to change up my normal go-to brown shadow look. When going for this look always keep your lip color toned down. Like a nude or pastel. One tip for blue colors is to always use an eyelid primed because once blue is applied to bare skin it can easily take on a different color. Plus, as always it will stay much longer. 

Make sure to use at least a light and darker color, the darker goes in your crease. When you are totally finished, add a little white shadow to the corner of your eyes to really make those babies POP!