top 20 festive things you should do this holiday season

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it’s time to start looking at your holiday to-do list. I’m sure, like myself, you have a LOT going on. With that being said, you might feel a little stressed out. That is totally not the point of the holidays! You need to have some fun and to soak up all the …

Chincoteague Museum Legacy Pavilion

Over the weekend, the Chincoteague Museum had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly completed Legacy Pavilion. The Pavilion, which overlooks the gorgeous waterfront and boarders Assateague Island, has been dedicated to the Laken Family (who lost their son in 1988) as well as other important members of the museums history. The building can accommodate …

Island Girl Anniversary

Today I am celebrating the one year anniversary of Island Girl Forever. It's been an interesting year and one that I have enjoyed every moment of. I've learned so much about myself and photography. It's definitely changed and evolved over the year as I figured out my voice and content. I am loving that I …

Current Beauty Products

Today I am sharing some current beauty products I have been using and loving. It's a combination of things I've picked up at Walmart or Target, as well as some pieces I've ordered online. I am always looking for new and fresh ways to add to my make-up routine. Purchased at Walmart/Target: Elf Mineral Infused …

Beach Sunrise

This past Sunday was an emotional day for me. My Grandma, who passed this June, would have turned 74 that day. I was VERY close to her. It's been very hard without her but I just keep reminding myself that she is no longer in pain and that's all that matters. So a day before …

New Tats

I feel like I don't appreciate summer break enough. Where did all the time go? I work almost everyday during the summer. When I'm not working, I'm doing things for the house or something wedding related (gf is getting married in at the end of the month). I go back to school in just a …

Sanderling Resort

We visited Sanderling Resort this past weekend. When I say we, I mean myself and 11 other girls. My best friend, Hope, is getting married in 2 weeks so we had a last hurrah for her. Sanderling is a beautiful resort and spa in the Outer Banks. We spent so much time beaching it up …

Kate Somerville

I am super thankful that I won a whole mess of goodies from Kate Somerville this summer. I posted awhile back about trying out their products for the first time and how amazing I thought they were. Finally sharing what I use and why! Hint...cause these products are the BEST. Most of these you are supposed …

Stila Cosmetics

Stila Cosmetics are AMAZING! I have been using their products for awhile now and I can't say enough about them. Being the huge lip gloss girl that I am, I am over the moon when I find a brand of gloss that actually stays all day. I hardly ever have time to reapply my gloss …

What NOT To Do At A Wedding

I know from personal experience that spring/summer time means WEDDINGS! Since Garrett and I have been together (as adults) we have been invited to weddings, had our own wedding, and been in several weddings - most of them during the spring/summer. This summer is no exception -  my best friend is getting married in August! …