blending in with gardens

I had a weekend getaway last week. The trip was very much needed and really lovely. Went strawberry picking, enjoyed strawberry mojitos, visited a lovely garden and just relaxed. A perfect way to kick off the summer. :)




Outfit details: Dress|Forever 21, Hat|Charlotte Russes, Sweater|Express, Boots|Charlotte Russe|F & Purse| Forever 21


My birthday is in a couple weeks and I have really cute plans this year :). I am having a cook out at my parents house so I can see all my friends that I miss dearly! I ordered these very darling red/white striped straws off etsy. I am in the middle of making mustaches and hearts. I am trying to have a fun event. I just need to find a croquet set ;).

love and cupcakes,
jasmine

forever 21

No, I promise this isn't a post about the store (although i did find wonderful things there today) I'm finally 21 as of this past thursday! I feel so weird not having updated in the past week. So weird for me! But its been a wicked busy week, and hard time getting to an internet source. Anyways,my birthday was entertaining to say the least! I had wonderful yummy drinks. I have a few faves now..georgia peach, and a dragonberry mojito. SO GOOD. fabulous birthday! :] My birthday presents from my boyfriend were awesome! He got me this purse i've been eying. I also got a manicure/pedicure. its such a cute color (lavender!). I couldn't resist the pastel color even though it didn't match my dress.

Here are a few pics from my big night..Sadly though i didn't get pics of my first dress ( the one i blogged about). I am wearing it next weekend though and then i will take pics.






Outfit details:
dress, made by me (i really liked the comfort, the low back and the sash)
heels, body shop 10.00
earrings, bijubiju boutiquw on sale for 5.00
Also since i loved my friends dresses..I am giving you the details. I picked two of them out!
Red dress, forever 21; 32.80
Grey Dress, Ross for only 11.99( i have to steal this from her!)
my girls looked wonderful that night! :]


Since I've missed last weeks tattoo segment heres one for today! Also I am thinking about getting a new tattoo tomorrow. I am thinking a peter pan quote because its one of my favorite things in life. I am going to talk about my most obvious tattoos. The ones everyone always notice first. The ones i get compliments for (wow you are so daring), dirty looks for (mostly people think i worship satan) or the remarks ("WOW! i bet that hurt!" With me replying not it didn't..) My stars! The story behind why i got these tattoos are far more entertaining then the meaning of them. I actually got these tats my first semester in college. My roomies and I were going to the other side of the state for the night. Jessica and I both had a craving to get a tattoo. It was actually our first date with the guys we came with. Our first date consisted of the boys buying us the tattoos we both got. (which were both star tattoos) It was such a memorable date and fun. Anyways pictures of the lovely set.



So how was everyones week? I've missed you all!

Day 1 of Dress Week

So over atUnravelled Threads she is having a dress week challenge. Wear a dress everyday for a week! I love dresses so i though this was an awesome idea. Today would be dress day number one! You all should check it out and participate. It'd be fun to see everyones dress looks

I have this awesome but kind of boring body con dress. I always try to layer other dresses, tops or sweaters over it. Today was a bit gross and rainy in Wilmington so this is how this outfit came about. I love love floral, i love heels, i love bright colors, i love trench coats, and i love my bf glasses. Yup so i love this outfit! I feel awesome rocking this dress. So this post might be a little picture heavy. also, don't mind the silly faces my bf kept making me laugh.

i also totally felt like a teacher or professional something. or maybe an accountant.
(ilovethistrench!!)



my sleeves kept fluttering up cause of the nice breeze.


Trench, Given to me by my mom
Heels, gift from my dad
Grey Dress, Target 14.99
Floral Mini Dress/Tunic, Rue 21 2.00
Bow Belt, Rue 21 2.00
Earrings, Charlotte Russe 4.00
Purse, Kathy Von Zeeland on sale for 27.49!
Glasses, stolen from my bf. Yes they are real eye glasses..my eyes dont like my contacts today :'[

I adore adore adore this outfit. I might have to wear it to work next week! Also on a happy note i am 21 in nine and a half days! :] I am also feeling some kind of wardrobe contest soonish? I've been inspired! More details next post.


xo,cupcakes, & love,
jasmine

the journey to find the perfect dress.

I've spent the whole day downtown and at mayfaire with my lovely boyfriend. trying to find the ultimate birthday dress. It was the worst thing ever. I found so many gorgeous items but as soon as i put it on..it was horrible. Nothing fit right! Smalls were too big and too long. I was getting so frustrated. We went to the last store of the day. First rack we went to was the sale rack. I saw a gorgeous black lace frock with a ribbon tie. Absolutely stunning. Well i got sidetracked by the sales girl who was very helpful and gave me ten million other dresses to try. The dress i grabbed first was pushed back for the last thing to try on. As soon as i put it on I had my fingers crossed and kept praying that it would fit. I was scared zipping it up that it would be too tight or too lose. As soon as i was done zipping it and tying the ribbon around my waist..I looked in the mirror. It was prefect. I came out of the dressing room telling my bf how perfect it was. It was only 31 dollars including tax. I won't be posting any picture of it till the big day. But I am thinking coral heels or maybe even yellow. The possibilities are endless. 24 more days and I'm 21!

Anyways, outfit of the night and day:

I wore this out last night. I loved how the purple looked with the leopard print :]

♥ leopard print shirt, forever 21. $10.80
♥ purple skirt, can't remember where but only $4.95
7hearts; earrings, gift from a friend
♥ purse, rue 21 $1.00
♥ sandals, forever 21 $9.80


todays shopping outfit! the pics not too flattering but i adored this outfit!

♥ blouse, express bought at rugged wearhouse for $3.00
♥tank top, forever 21 $2.50
♥ shorts, abercrombie and fitch $7.50
♥ purse, forever 21 $9.80
♥ shoes, forever 21 $3.00, socks betsey johnson $1.00


Btw, I adore this boy for putting up with me today. Seriously..25 dresses or so? Yup, great bf.


Anyone having a birthday coming up soon?


xo & cupcakes

1990

Day 9 (?) i keep losing track of the days haha. Anyways, photo of me taken over ten years ago. Since all my pictures are at my parent's house, I will have to post the only picture I have that fits this time frame. This picture is almost 20 years old and from my first birthday. My 21st birthday is approaching soon (june 3!). I adore this picture because it is with my mommy! :]