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Endless Eyewear + Boyfriend Shorts

You may recall this post from the other week where I talked about my favorite monthly subscription boxes. Naturally, I discovered another one to add to the list a few days later. Enter Ditto. Monthly designer sunglasses, or “endless eyewear” as they like to call it, for $19/month. I got a free month for entering the Ditto/Rocks Box contest and was super excited to get my package.

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Kiawah Bachelorette Weekend


Good morning, y’all! Is it Monday again?? I’m so sad that this weekend is over but on the bright side, this is the last week of my psych rotation! Four. More. Days. Anyways, this weekend I had a super fun time at my friend Whitney’s bachelorette party so let’s get right into the recap!



It was a long ride to Kiawah on Friday, but the end of the drive was so beautiful. Before you get to the island, you drive through what feels like a tunnel of Spanish moss trees that capture that true look of the south… love it!! Our house was the bomb- really big, great furniture, and I got my own bed (it’s the small things!). However, it was very “woodsy” so that equaled quite a few mosquito bites for most of us.


We headed to the beach for a few hours then headed back for dinner at the house. I always love getting the chance to hang out with a new group of girls and we all got along so well! We had Whitney’s lingerie shower that night and I have to say, my favorite gift had to be the gigantic granny panties. Too funny!! 




On Saturday, we all got up pretty early, enjoyed some bagels and coffee, and went out for a bike ride/run. The property on the island is absolutely beautiful, everything is so lush and well-manicured. I can tell why Chesson loves it so much!! After that, we packed up and headed out for a beach day… which was unfortunately short lived. 45 minutes after we got there, the clouds started rolling in and we went back and forth about staying for a while, until the sky opened up and we got absolutely soaked. 





That night we got all dolled up and ready to celebrate the bachelorette. Since our place was about an hour away from Charleston (yes… one hour!), we decided to travel in style and get a sprinter bus to take us there. I swear, party buses are half the fun- the tunes were going and the champagne was flowing! 


Our first stop was The Vendue rooftop then we went to Blossom for dinner. Charleston has some of the most amazing food so I always love to discover new restaurants (and revisit old ones). This place was delicious, our server was amazing, and I highly recommend the oysters! 












Of course we had to make a stop by the Market Pavilion rooftop bar but it got to be quite toasty up there as you can imagine, so we finished the night at some of the upper King Street bars. Charleston is one of my top favorite cities to visit and I will go any chance I get! A few of us squeezed in a little more beach time yesterday (which also ended with dark clouds, ugh!) and then headed home. Another fun bachelorette party in the books and I’m looking forward to celebrating Whitney’s big day in October! 








Linking with Biana & Meghan.







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Weekending: Beach Wedding


Hi, friends!! It’s that dreaded day of the week again but with a positive attitude- and a big cup of coffee– I know we can all get through it. This past weekend, Ryan & I packed our bags, beach chairs, and cooler and headed to Wrightsville Beach. Even though I went a ton last year, this was my first trip down this summer because most of my weekends this year have been jam packed. The reason for this trip was for our 3rd wedding of the year and I was super excited to see my childhood friend Nikki tie the knot!






Similar dress here


Ryan and I woke up and left early (but not as early as I wanted) to get in some beach time before the wedding. We scoured the parking places for like 20 minutes and were about to give up and pay the $20 parking, until we saw someone who was leaving from the most amazing spot. Success!! It was a b-e-a-utiful day at the beach but those waves were rough. I went in waist deep and got thrown under the water 2 or 3 times but hey, it was good for all the surfers out there!
















We met my friend Kelly for lunch and then checked in to our hotel to get ready. The ceremony was on the beach towards the north side of Wrightsville and Nikki looked stunning- I absolutely loved her dress! After the couple said their “I do’s”, we walked a few blocks down the street to the reception house mansion. This place was huge and was a great place for an event (the house is even made of seashells… crazy!). 























There was a huge buffet so we stuffed ourselves pretty quickly. One of my favorite parts of the reception was when Nikki and her dad did a dance in honor of their favorite sports team, the Detroit Redwings. She has been a huge fan of them since I can remember so this was totally them! And of course, we were all doing the whip & nae nae on the dance floor. Yet another song that doesn’t really make sense, but it’s so dang catchy! 























It was so great to be there for Nikki & Derek’s big day and to catch up with my high school girls. It’s so crazy to think that we are all grown up now- getting married, buying houses, and having babies. I’m so excited to see them all again in Charlotte next May! I hope y’all had a great weekend as well. Hopefully this week will go by quickly because I’m off to the beach again this coming weekend… except this time I’ll be heading to Kiawah!! 





Linking with Biana & Meghan.





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Honeymoons, Wedding Dresses, & Bee Stings


Happy Monday, friends!! I hope everyone had a nice weekend- I spent mine in Charlotte with my main squeeze and as always, I didn’t want to leave. I have a lot going on in the next few weeks and won’t be back in Charlotte until August 10th… but at least I’ll be on my week-long break!! I’m linking with Biana & Meghan so let’s jump right into the recap!





First and foremost, we booked our honeymoon!!! I know, we’re super early but we knew where we wanted to go and there was a good deal with miles so we went for it. Ryan & I will be traveling to Saint Lucia next May and I cannot wait!! It’s a pretty popular honeymoon destination and I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about the island. We are still researching resorts but have some ideas of where we want to stay. Any recommendations about things to do (or to avoid) are welcome, I’d love to hear from y’all!




Friday was a good day. I met my MOH Logan at my bridal salon to pick up my… wedding dress!! It felt so good to try it on and I fell in love with it all over again. Now the hard part is going to be keeping it tucked away in storage for 9 months. I also had this fear that it wouldn’t zip but luckily it did… it’s just a little snug in the stomach area (eeek!). But I guess I have plenty of time to work on my abs. Now I just need to start shopping for my veil, shoes, and jewelry! 








This weekend was the start of Charlotte Restaurant Week, so Ryan and I went to one of our favorite places, Fleming’s. You can never go wrong with a nice juicy steak paired with some red wine. Oh, and their white chocolate bread pudding was ahhh-mazing. 




On Saturday, Ryan and I were supposed to go cake tasting but we had to reschedule. While Ryan was out golfing, he got stung by a bee/yellow jacket. Within 10 minutes he was itching all over his body and started developing hives. I told him to get Benadryl ASAP and when he got home, I took one look at him and said we were going straight to urgent care. He was itching all over his body and had horrible welts everywhere! He got his steroid shot and then spent most of the day sleeping (poor thing!) and I watched a marathon of Lifetime movies about men meeting crazy women online. 





Sunday was a lazy day, we didn’t get out of bed until 10! We spent the afternoon lounging at the pool and I got in some light reading (love Carolina Bride!). We spontaneously decided to go see Jurassic World in the afternoon and oh.my.gosh– it’s one of the best movies I’ve seen in a while. If you haven’t already seen it- go now!! It was amazing! 




Last but not least, of course I headed to Nordstrom this weekend to take advantage of the sale. I was lucky and snagged the very last one of this sweater!! I also came to terms with the fact that big sales like this can be overwhelming. I was also on a bit of a time crunch so I ordered the rest of my goodies online- I cannot wait to get these pumps… they are so stinking cute AND comfortable! Don’t forget, the sale is open to the public now and you can’t beat some of these deals. Last week I shared some of my picks under $100 and here are some more items on my wish list… round 2! Ps. You can click on any item below to shop!


I hope y’all have a great Monday! This morning I’ll be traveling to Durham for work since I don’t have to be in until 12. So thankful for an extra night in Charlotte!!





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Complete Guide to Subscription Boxes








It’s no secret, I’m a huge fan of subscription boxes. I feel like you can get a box for just about anything these days and coming home to a fun surprise package is always a plus. These fun boxes also make great gifts (especially when you have no clue what to get the person) and are also a great way to treat yourself to a little something every month. I mean… why not?!? I’ve compiled a list of some of the best subscription boxes out there and some that I’m curious to try out… enjoy!







Julep


This box is perfect for the nail polish enthusiast. Yes, that would be me. Every month you get 3 beauty products delivered to your door (worth $40+) and the great thing is that this box is fully customizable. You can get 3 polishes this month and swap one for a mascara or lip gloss next month. Another great feature is that you can skip a month if you need to. You know I’m all about some nail polish and I can honestly say the quality of Julep is amazing- vivid colors and some serious staying power.


 





Price: $25/month or $20/month with a 3 month pre-paid subscription


(get your first box FREE here!)








(my Julep box from last fall)

 



LeTote


Love clothes but hate shopping? LeTote is a great box for all the fashion lovers out there. It’s a fun way to mix up your wardrobe and get introduced to new brands and styles. Each box contains 5 items- 3 garments and 2 accessories. You can wear them as long or as little as you like. Ready to switch? Send the box back (with free shipping). Want to keep that cute new top? LeTote will simply charge your card. And don’t worry, they professionally clean all clothing and disinfect all jewelry so it is polished and ready to go!







Price: $49/month




Club W


So this one is for all you wine-o’s out there and I literally just discovered it thanks to Facebook. Based on a quick survey, Club W will recommend three bottles of wine for you to try each month, but you can always change up your selection. I can’t think of a better way to try out new types of wine… and talk about a good mail day! This box would make an awesome gift for that wine connoisseur in your life!







Price: $39/month






Birchbox


Birchbox is the first monthly beauty box that I can remember. My friends got me a subscription when I moved away to PA school and I loved getting that little thing in the mail. It’s a great way to try out new products without the huge price tag. You get 5 beauty samples every month and now they evern make a Birchbox for guys!





Price: $10/month













Rocks Box


If you know me at all, you know this one is my absolute favorite. Getting three fun new pieces of jewelry every month is nothing short of amazing and I cannot rave about this box enough. Designers include Kendra Scott, Loren Hope, Gorjana, House of Harlow, and more. At the end of the month (or whenever you’re ready for some new jewels), you can swap out your Rocks Box for some new pieces OR if you’re absolutely in love with something, keep it and get 20% off retail value! 














Price: $19/month (use code kristinaxoxo for your first box free!)




(this one arrived yesterday… obsessed with those earrings!)


Ipsy


This box is similar to Birch Box but there are more full-size beauty products along with the samples. You get 4-5 products each month from brands like Urban Decay, Smashbox, and NYX. As an extra little bonus, you get a cute makeup bag with every box!










Price: $10/month




Bulu Box


If you’re into health and wellness, this would be a great box to try out! Bulu Box is a health, nutrition, and weight loss box to help you reach your wellness goals. There are 4-5 samples in each box that  may include protein bars, nutrition supplements, or vitamins that will help you feel your best and you can discover which sample you’d like to keep using daily.







Price: $10/month


FabFitFun


This box is a little different because you get it four times per year, not monthly. And this box not only includes beauty products, but also fashion, fitness, wellness and home products that you can discover. This one is great for the girl who loves variety!










Price: $50 every 3 months








Bark Box


Don’t forget about Fido! Yes, even your pooch can have his very own subscription box. Each month, you’ll get 4-6 chew toys, bones, doggie treats, or hygiene products to spoil your pup with. And each box is customized with your dog’s size and any allergies/food needs in mind.







Price: $29/month (per month cost goes down with 3-12 month subscriptions)











I know that these are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to monthly shipments of goodies to your door. These days, I imagine you could get just about anything! I would love to know what your favorite subscription boxes are. Are there any that I should try out next?? I’m back in Charlotte for the weekend (yay!!) and I hope everyone has a fabulous Friday!! 







Linking with Amanda & Karli. 













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