Easy Breezy

Top & Skirt: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Dolce Vita

 

Yesterday was my high school's prom and in an attempt to look good in the photos, I dressed nice and figured I'd get a blog post out of it too. Why not, right?!  Every year our town hosts a pre-prom in Northport Village where there is a park right on the water.The weather was beyond perfect; sunny and hot with a breeze that made posing on the docks a little risky but the heat all the more bearable. It's been two years since my prom and as each year passes I know less and less of the senior class. This year however was my best friend's girlfriend's prom, so I went down to take some pictures and capture the memories for them. He looked quite dapper and she looked beautiful. Out of everything I think I miss prom the most and was so happy I got to share part of the day with them. 

Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Shortcake

How could we resist a BIG Chair Photo?!

 

Top: American Apparel, Jacket: Abercrombie (similar), Skort & Sandals: Dolce Vita

This past weekend was Mattituck's annual Strawberry Festival. I had been wanting to go since the previous year and was so looking forward to it. Myself along with two of my great friends took the hour long drive out-east to spend a Friday night in what we described as strawberry heaven. Little did we know that what awaited us was a huge field filled with food carts, arts & crafts vendors and rides. Of course when we first arrived we went straight to the strawberry treats and consumed our weight in strawberry shortcake. After that, rides were kind of out of the question so we walked around and enjoy the night. (Roasted corn and picture taking also occurred.)  As summer is about to officially begin I'm glad to cross this item off my summer bucket list. But even better is that I had an incredible night laughing and making memories with my friends!

5. go to the Mattituck Strawberry Festival

Needless to say, the Strawberry Festival blew my expectations out of the water and I will definitely be making this a yearly tradition.

with love,

Marisa

For My Papa

My father has taught me everything I know. He has made me feel loved since the day I was born and has shown me what unconditional love is. He is the first man I have ever loved and I will always be my daddy's little girl. He is my role model, my hero and my biggest fan. Thank you for being the man and father you are; I have no idea what I would do without you. Love you Papa xoxo

Blue or Pink, What Do You Think?

 

Chocolate cupcakes with pink vanilla icing, blue vanilla cupcakes with chocolate icing,

 "HE" & "SHE" Hershey bars.

From Left to Right: Venessa Arizaga, a flea market find, Marc Jacobs

Top: Dolce Vita, Shorts: Dolce Vita, Sandals: Dolce Vita

Guests wore either a pink or blue ribbon depending what they thought 

the gender of the baby is going to be. 

This past Sunday with the help of my Mom and family, I threw a baby shower my Aunt who is pregnant with cousin #22! I'm an only child but have a huge family, so my cousins are like my siblings.  On top of loving my family beyond words can explain, I LOVE party planning. And although I'd like to take credit for the creativity; Pinterest played a big role. From balloons floating in the pool to tasty treats; the day was sweet and whimsical, just like a baby. A few weeks back I got this amazing bustier/short outfit and figured it was perfect for a low-key Sunday baby shower. The soft blue and daisy detailing was perfect, especially when worn with pink accented shoes and jewelry. The party was a success and everyone had a wonderful time; now it's just a waiting game for baby to arrive. Needless to say I could not be more excited!

with love,

Marisa

Mantra Monday

In the few weeks since I have been home from school, I have been overwhelmed with the idea of getting a job. I got one but that quickly turned out to be a big mistake; the kind of mistake that left me sitting in an office by myself for 10 hours a day. So now I'm faced with the decision to either find a job and potentially miss out on some fun summer things or babysitting here and there and not having any money. I am a beach girl. If the sun it out I'm outside in a bathing suit; no excuses. As much as a love the summertime, I also love having money in the bank. My parents do enough for me and I hate having to ask them to borrow money on top of everything else. The solution? Babysitting some nights and working with my dad, contracting, a few days during the week. This way I can still be making money while still enjoying my summer. Money is important; it is what the world basically revolves around. We need money for everything. But on the other hand, so is being happy. If you are not doing what makes you happy then what's the point? It may be cliche but what Dolly Parton said is true; "Don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life". The balance is tricky but there is always a way.

with love,
Marisa

Mantra Monday

Whether we like it or not, we are all different. Our differences are what makes us individuals, what makes us who we are. I've notices this about myself and I know I'm not the only one but girls have a tendency to compare themselves to other girls. Walking the streets, watching TV, or scrolling through your newsfeed on Facebook; we might say "Ugh she's so skinny I wish I looked like her". The reality is that someone is probably looking at your photos and saying the same thing. We all, myself included, need to work on accepting ourselves. This blog is a constant reminder to beYOUtiful. The world is fast becoming obsessed with this 'ideal' beauty; yet who's to say one beauty is more genuine than another. Franklin Roosevelt said it perfectly, "Comparison is the thief of joy". This doesn't just apply to looks and how you feel about yourself but also to every aspect of life. There are going to be people with better jobs than us, more money, bigger homes, maybe even a seemingly better relationship than yours; but what does all that matter? Their life is not your life. If we are constantly focusing on the fact that we want to be prettier and wealthier and more successful than we will never find true happiness. There is good and bad in everyone's life including our own; and just because we can't see it doesn't mean it's not there. Yes, New Year's Eve was five months ago but I feel that I should share one of my resolutions that ties perfectly into today's post. 

Stop comparing yourself to others

Be who YOU are and love that way YOU look. Live YOUR life and not on the lives of others.

Once you take the time to focus your attention on yourself and your life you will see the beauty and be truly grateful and filled with joy.

with love,

Marisa