New York has so much to explore! There's amazing things to do at all hours of the day, which means you can do so much, but also feel like there's still so much left to see. My boyfriend and I headed to the Big Apple for 10 days where we ate, drank, and laughed our way through the city. Here I've laid out what we did, where we ate, and what rooftop bars were our favorites! This is a long post, but if you're planning a trip to New York, scroll through to find the highlights that look the most fun to you! 

I love traveling. Hopping on a plane, train or car to a new destination is one of, if not my favorite thing to do. Whenever I get buckled in on a flight, a rising feeling of heat and anxiety builds in my chest making me so nervous to take off.  

Each August, my boyfriend Brian's family heads to Eastern Washington to go houseboating for a week at Lake Roosevelt! It's a week filled with water sports, great company and probably a bit too much snacking! But that's what vacation is for - right?

Here is a photo diary of the trip, scroll through and at the end you'll find some additional details about houseboating trips if you're planning one!

At the end of July I headed to Malibu with a group of friends for a wedding! We had the best time lounging poolside, eating great food and celebrating love. I wanted to share some memories from the trip, so continue browsing for an informal travel diary!

I've had challenges with my skin since middle school. Whether it was acne, oil or texture issues, it seemed like there was always something keeping me from a clear completion. In today's post, I want to walk you through how I've treated my acne and the current product I'm using to maintain clear skin.

This past weekend we attended the most beautiful wedding of two of our friends down in Malibu, CA. Since it was both an extended weekend trip and special event, I wanted to get dolled up! The weekend before we left, I booked three appointments to get pampered: hair, nails and lashes. I brought you along on my Instagram Stories for the fun few days! Here is a quick post recapping what I asked for and services I received.

As if one wasn't enough, I rounded up my favorite blue striped tops and rompers you've seen on my Instagram @KelseyThisYear throughout the summer! Though they may appear the same, each has unique traits that I love about it, and gives off unique, fun vibes for any summer occasion. Keep reading to check out what drew me to them! 

Although I work in a casual environment, I have so many blazers! I only tend to grab them if I have an important meeting that day so they sometimes go unused in my closet. In order to maximize their use, I wanted to style a classic black blazer to make a statement outside of the office! Here are my three tips to dress-down your work blazer!

For all of us ladies who dread deep Vs and to-the-waist plunging necklines, this post is for you! I typically shy away from such tops, dresses and rompers since I hate showing cleavage. An exposed shoulder or shorts is much preferred in my book over a low-cut top. I wanted to share how I style low-cut items to still look polished, making it move versatile and classic!

Ever since my middle school braces came off, I've tried to keep my smile bright, straight and without a reason to need braces again. I've used various drug store at-home whitening strips from time to time, but nothing consistently to keep my smile white. 

When I was introduced to Smile Brilliant, I was excited to try a customized whitening tray and honestly had no idea what to expect. I thought I already had a relatively white smile, but knowing the amount of coffee I drink every day, I wanted to give it a try!

This summer I've been loving whimsical tops and dresses. Their flowy nature are feminine and romantic, but also extremely comfortable. If you checked out my Feminine Bows for Summer post, you'll notice these feminine pieces can still convert well to the office, making them statement pieces with a purpose!

On an Anthropologie deep dive, I fell in love with this blush pink dress that looked like it could come out of a Margo & Me post. I was instantly sold, and love how airy and comfortable it is! 

I hope you had a great Fourth! My boyfriend, Brian, and I spent the day with his family celebrating with great food, company and (of course) fireworks! Summer truly kicks off in Seattle on the Fourth, so being in the sun with everyone celebrating is always a great time. 

When picking an outfit, I wanted to stick with something that could easily translate to other outfits, instead of a traditional red, white and blue get up. This blue embroidered trop with white denim shorts are both from Zara, which I paired with classic Ray Ban aviators and a gold nail bracelet. 

This spring and summer I have harnessed my feminine side! All of this season's bows, ruffles and detail have come out in full force. This recent find from Nordstrom is a beautiful, sophisticated blue top that I've been loving! I've been pairing it with other trousers for a fun work outfit, or with distressed denim pants or shorts for a more casual look. 

It's hard to believe another year has passed! What a great year it's been though! In addition to starting this blog, I've accomplished so many personal goals, traveled to beautiful places and spent time with those I love the most. 

Last month was my birthday, so celebrations were in order! In addition to some family dinners, we celebrated with a big BBQ at Golden Gardens! With tons of food, rosé and spike ball, my friends and I spent the evening outdoors!

Summer time is all about being outdoors! My two favorite beaches in Seattle are Alki Beach and Golden Gardens. You'll see me there a lot this summer! Here at Alki, I wanted to show you one of my go-to summer outfits - easy for a beach day, brunch or even a casual work day!

Mules are the talk of the season! Easy to slip on, versatile enough to transition from beach to bar, and varied enough that you can find just about any accessory and adornment on them that you could want. With Gucci's black mule making a huge comeback last season, the trend has continued and morphed to fit any style.  

The pair I've been grabbing is a Sam Edelman white bow espadrille mule, which is a pop off excitement to any summer outfit! I've paired them with a simple black dress and neutral cardigan which can help these mules transition seamlessly between seasons. 

I'm so incredibly proud of my friends! I feel this way year-round, but yesterday was a special day celebrating on of my friends, Sydney's graduation with her masters! She's accomplished so much and I was beyond excited to celebrate with her, her family and a bunch of friends. It also helped that it was a beautiful Seattle day! 

Talk about a lifestyle post! Going on the Whole 30 has been a definite lifestyle change. You can read about it on their website to get more information, but it's essentially an elimination diet to cleanse yourself before reintroducing foods to test if you're intolerant to core groups of foods that typically cause people irritation such as gluten, dairy, added sugar and alcohol. 

As most people do, I got completely sucked into Target. I went for a routine errand and ended up stocking up on countless unnecessary but amazing items ranging from Whitney Port's paper plates, boxes of Larabars for Whole 30, summer nailpolish colors, and some pieces from the Who What Wear Target collection!

So many of you on Instagram have asked where this romper is from! Though it looks like a maxi dress, this is a romper with shorts underneath. I wore this outfit for the second day of Coachella and it was by far my favorite! I felt glamorous, but still boho enough for the desert. 

Before Coachella I went to Nordstrom and found this romper: Socialite Lace Overlay Romper. I originally bought it for another trip, and last minute decided to bring it - thankfully! Here are links to the same, or similar rompers! Take a look and click through to purchase the one you want!