Lexi Lately

This year for Labor Day, we went camping with a bunch of friends! We stayed at Osceola Vista Campground in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Words could never describe how beautiful it was!  Some friends borrowed our car to head up Friday afternoon and set up camp. Shawn and I rode up later that evening with another couple and everyone else joined us the next day. Saturday we spent the day hiking, swimming, and playing games around the campsite.  On Sunday the weather was super cold and rainy, but we hoped that the rain would let up by the time we drove further into White Mountain National Forest to hike Mt. Washington. The drive from our campsite to the base was so beautiful. It was nice to see actual mountains again. Living in the city surrounded by concrete buildings makes me appreciate the mountains even more! An hour and a half later, it was still pouring so we decided to try driving up to the top instead of hi...

I don't know why it's taken me so long to write about one of my all time favorite stores here in Boston...Primark! If you're local, you've got to check it out. This store will change your life! (Hence, why my entire outfit is from there!) Located in the heart of downtown Boston, it's four levels of pure shopping joy! It's probably a good thing that I don't live closer or I would definitely be broke! They have everything for men, women, kids, and your home! Ok, can we talk about this shirt for a minute?! I found it a few weeks back and it was love at first site! The sleeves, the color, the print, the fabric...everything is perfect! It's lightweight, airy, and totally perfect for those hot summer days. No layering necessary! It's actually kind of funny that this tee stuck out to me so much because I'm normally not a bold, bright clothing type person...but Primark, you outdid yourselves! When I said that Primark will change your li...

Happy Tuesday! I've been thinking a lot lately about how we only have nine months left in Boston, so I figured it was high time I did more exploring of this amazing city! I've got things on my bucket list that need checking off! So I decided to venture into the city with some friends and check out the beautiful Beacon Hill.   BH is located to the north of Boston Common and has the cutest little quaint streets that are lined with cafes, shops, and adorable townhouses. From the detail in architecture to the fun pops of color, BH is unlike any other area in Boston.  One of the things about BH that blew my mind was the original old-school cobblestone sidewalks. They are severely uneven, spread apart by tree roots and near impossible to push a stroller on! But I love that that means the trees have been there forever and those streets hold hundreds of years of history. And the planter boxes underneath the windows of the cute townhouses just add to the o...

I am so excited to finally start sharing my favorite products with you guys! In this post you'll find honest reviews of products I have tried and absolutely love! If you have questions or thoughts to add, feel free to comment! 1. BareMinerals Complexion Rescue // 2. Luxie Brush 660 and 514 // 3. Tarte Bronzer // 4. DLS Blush // 5. PMD Let's start with one of my all time favorites! You guys, BareMinerals has created such a stellar product ! I use this multitasking gel cream every single day. While you can use it on its own, I actually mix it with my BB cream and apply it as my foundation. It has a semi-shimmer-shine finish and sets really well after a minute or two. I love that it never feels cakey on my face, yet I still get the coverage I want! And it's super blendable! You can learn more about applying this product and see an ingredient list  here . So I am very very picky about my brushes!  I had never heard of the brand Luxie before receiving these tw...

Happy Thursday! I am so excited about today's blog post! I'm writing about the beautiful town of Rockport and some must see things if you're ever in that area!  From the moment you arrive in this northern Massachusetts town, the small coastal town vibes begin to win you over. You can feel the breeze rolling in from the ocean. You can smell the salt in the air. You can see the happiness of all the people that fill the adorable little streets and shops. To say Rockport is beautiful would be a major understatement! The harbor and big red shack featured in "The Proposal" In my opinion, the best part of this town is Bearskin Neck where you will find streets lined with colorful little boutiques, inns, restaurants, and some of the best ice cream parlors around! In the movie "The Proposal" with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, this is the part of Rockport that is used to portray Sitka, Alaska. It's fun to recognize all of the scenes ...

July was also a busy, but fun month for us! Shawn and I usually don't do much for the 4th of July because we both hate crowds, but this year we were feeling adventurous! It may have something to do with the fact that this was our last Independence Day out here in Boston! On Monday, July 3rd, we went down to Newport, Rhode Island with some friends. This little town is the cutest! And like so many other coastal towns along the Eastern United States, the views are breathtaking!  We went sailing and I discovered that I absolutely LOVE it....when someone else is doing all the work and I get to sit their with the wind whipping my hair while I take pictures haha! But honestly, it was one of the funnest things I've done since we've moved out here. I think it's partly because I grew up on the water and missed that feeling. But also because there was just something about being out there on the ocean that day, with the sun beating down on me, and my hair blowing in t...