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What's been on my mind lately? Traveling across America. Exploring one major city as I go and blog about it. It's the best way to be in the moment without being so consumed by social media. I find inspiration from other bloggers who travel to places I've never been. Cartagena, Columbia. Seattle, Washington. Tulum, Mexico. Paris, France. San Francisco, California. Miami, Florida. It excites me. The travel bug has hit me and here's what I plan to do about it. Solo travel over the next few months. The first city I will visit is Chicago. My itinerary will include a tour of historical landmarks, the best foods locals love, Millennium Park and the Chicago river. Most importantly, the best coffee shops in town. I've included a few on my list to visit: HERO COFFEE, Dollop Coffee, Sawada Coffee, and Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee.
American City Tour
San Francisco
Seattle
Miami
Sedona
Las Vegas
Portland
New Orleans
Charleston
Boston
Niagara Falls
Palm Springs
Los Angeles
Savannah
Each city with be accompanied with a travel guide. It will have recommendations on where to eat, where to stay, museum visits, and where to find entertainment. What's beautiful about America is that each city has something wonderful to offer. All you have to do is go out and explore it!
After much anticipation, Jackie and Son, has arrived in South Orange. This was much needed in the area where I live because the only place to get coffee is Starbucks. So I was curious to try out this new cafe that served coffee, tea, and Mediterranean style food. Inside you'll find an open space concept that invites a conversation. The atmosphere is light with a warm, minimalist decor to match. On that alone, I knew this cafe is what I need. Great food and even better coffee! For drinks, I wanted something hot. So I ordered a matcha latte and my mom had a non-fat skim latte. Immediately, when I saw my drink it was almost too pretty to drink. Well, almost! I love the taste. Very smooth and definitely left me wanting more from Jackie and Son.
On Sunday, I crossed another goal off my bucket list. I attended my first Dessert Goals in Long Island City, NY. Of course, both weekends is sold out but I made sure to get mine early. It was deliciously sweet being around all that dessert. For the first time, a theme was introduced, 'Spring Disco'. Think the 70s, flower power, and flare pants. There were 23 vendors bringing the best sweets- macarons, cake pops, milkshakes, and unlimited coffee. With a limited time, I narrowed my choices to few vendors I had to try.
For something savory, I went for a milkshake from New Territories. The Vanilla Bean milkshake with marshallows was a dream. So delicious and very creamy. It was definitely worth the wait at Dessert Goals. OMG! For nostalgia purposes, all I could think about is cotton candy. I always loved cotton candy as a kid so this was a treat. The best part was the gold glitter sprayed over it for that extra factor, lol.
Overall, I had a great time at Dessert Fest. The vendors all had something different to offer. The venue was small, but cute, and I adored the decorations. The 'Spring Disco' theme was everywhere and I love the disco balls. I will be at the next Dessert Fest this summer to cross another tasty dessert off my bucket list.
It was truly, SWEET AF.
It's Wednesday, ya'll!
A few weeks ago I went shopping at Old Navy. I bought this cute shirt because it reminded me of Spring. Anything with classic stripes I love. So that combined with the bumble print is such a cool combination. Even though Spring is next week I haven't really shopped for the latest trends. I find it bit overwhelming at times. What I like to do is shop by category, blouses and cute sandals. You can shop similar shirt below from Old Navy that's just as cute. The boots are from H & M, previously seen here, and go perfectly with this color combo. I love it!
A few weeks ago I went shopping at Old Navy. I bought this cute shirt because it reminded me of Spring. Anything with classic stripes I love. So that combined with the bumble print is such a cool combination. Even though Spring is next week I haven't really shopped for the latest trends. I find it bit overwhelming at times. What I like to do is shop by category, blouses and cute sandals. You can shop similar shirt below from Old Navy that's just as cute. The boots are from H & M, previously seen here, and go perfectly with this color combo. I love it!
Shop the Look
Hey guys! I just wanted to share a quick post of what I wore the other day. If you'be been keeping track of the news in New York, a second Nor'Easter has taken over this city. This daily look I wore consists of a great pair denim jeans. I usual prefer dark wash but, I'm slowly gravitating towards a lighter denim for the Spring. I do want to try a white pair and a few distressed jeans.
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