It's officially Valentine's week, and love is definitely in the air!  I'm so excited to get to spend some quality time with my boyfriend on the coast this weekend on a romantic little getaway by the ocean. 

Lately my closet has been filled with neutral tones -- blacks, grays, and tans, with the occasional burgundy or military green item tossed in -- but for Valentine's Day this year I decided to opt for something a little different. 

I absolutely adore the bright pink hue of this dress, as well as the cheeky cutout that mimics the look of a 2-piece ensemble. The heathered gray sweater tones down the "cutesy" vibes while adding a bit of a casual vibe that's perfect for the coast, and some sky-high strappy stilettos add instant sex appeal. 

When it comes to dressing my man for the big day, I'm all about minimalistic tones and sleek accessories, such as this incredible tie from Skinny Tie Madness. Their ties, shown here in the "Vodka Breath" style, all feature a unique twist on the traditional skinny tie -- starting with the names! I love this one in particular because it will go with pretty much any outfit, but any of them are the perfect way to add an easy statement to any look. 

Elliott and I will be spending this Valentine's Day weekend beach-side along the Oregon Coast, and I can't wait to walk along the cold winter shores and enjoy some fine seafood and drinks while the sun goes down. 

What are you all up to this Valentine's Day? Let me know in the comments below, and have a great one!

xoxo,
​Lara

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How is it already February?! Although I'm a little scared by how fast time has been flying by lately, I'm definitely excited to see the weather start to warm back up and for the heart of college basketball season to come upon us. 

If there's one thing I love about game days in college (besides my team winning, of course -- GO BEAVS!), it's definitely the food and friends! There's nothing quite like partying with your friends to celebrate (or try to forget) a big game. 

Whether I'm rooting for the Beavs in Gill Coliseum or cheering for the Blazers from home this season, I'm always looking for fun new snacks to share with my friends and family members during timeouts and commercial breaks. Usually I opt for the typical, greasy game day feasts of chicken wings, french fries, and mango margs, but like basically everyone else this year, I made it a resolution of mine to get fit in time for spring break. Thankfully, BOOMCHICKAPOP makes it so easy to grab a quick snack that's just as healthy as it is delicious! There are only a handful of ingredients in each bag, none of which are artificial. Even better -- you can mix in your own nuts, berries, and more to create your own unique snack mixes!

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xoxo,
​Lara