– surprise Valentino sunnies, yes please! –

– a Nespresso pod to perfection –

– becoming addicted to this mascara –

– snagging this bag that is a designer look alike but only $22 –

– packing for Cabo to join some of my girlfriends in a week of R&R –

Happy Friday! This Friday started a little extra early this AM when I woke up at 4AM to toss my bags in the car and head to Cabo! I absolutely love visiting Mexico and it’s been three years since I’ve visited, so I am all about this getaway.  Even better is that I’m traveling with My Style Diaries, Taylor Cole Photography, A Pinch of Lovely and Haute off the Rack in tow, so be sure to follow the adventures on Instagram and Snapchat (CBLied)!  I packed last night until the wee hours of the morning because I was at a local event until 10PM… so my packing choices should be interesting. Nonetheless, I can’t think of a better way to wrap up summer than with some of my closest friends.

A few weeks ago I traveled to the Dominican Republic with The Her Initiative (a branch of Healing Waters International) and shared a quick snippet on the day I returned here. You guys were SO incredibly open and supportive, and it means the world to me.  I promised you guys more info on the experience and wanted to share that it will be coming to you on Monday!  I’ve been waiting to post about the trip until we had all the photos back as well as time it with the launch of The Her Initiative’s website (which should be up and running next week).  SO – more on that Monday!

Are you guys taking any last minute summer trips?  I’d love to hear where you’re heading! Thank you so much for reading – XO – 

PS – To any of you on Snapchat, did you see my romantic In ’n Out experience at 11PM Tuesday night? The best.  And also that I’ve been showing up places with my clothes inside out? Totally normal.