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Florida Keys Travel Diary: Glass Bottom Boat + Robbie’s Tarpon Feeding

{Zara Striped Off-the-Shoulder Dress, Club Monaco Straw Hat (similar), Cotton Bandana via Amazon, Salvatore Ferragamo Sunglasses, Chanel Espadrilles}

After waking up at the crack of noon on our first full day in the Florida Keys, we had a (super) late breakfast at Harriette’s Restuarant in Key Largo (where I had the most DELICIOUS pineappple upside-down muffin) before heading off to John Pennenkamp Coral Reef State Park. The first undersea park in the United States, John Pennekamp encompasses over 70 nautical square miles and is the third largest barrier reef in the world. Our original plan was to go snorkeling, but the waves were very rough that day. Undeterred, we decided to go with a glass bottom boat tour instead.

We rode out for about 45 minutes, and it was so relaxing to sit out on the deck, feel the wind and watch the waves go by. The weather was picture perfect, so of course we made time for a photo shoot! Once we made it to the reef, we were treated to about 30-minutes of narration as our tour guide described all of the different plants and aquatic life we were seeing. By the time the tour was over, we were famished, so we off we went to our next stop…

… Robbie’s Marina!

We enjoyed an amazing dockside lunch at the Hungry Tarpon. If you’re ever in the neighborhood, definitely try the Matecumbe Fish Sandwich with blackened Mahi Mahi. The seaood was so fresh… and very filling! After lunch was done and dusted, we bought a bucket of bait to try our hand at feeding the tarpon. This turned out to be more easily said than done with all of those greedy pelicans around. After almost getting my fingers bitten off by a pelican, we finally figured out a strategy where Eric would distract the pelicans and lead them towards the opposite one end of the dock while I leaned over the edge to feed the tarpon.

All-in-all, it was a wonderful day spend outdoors enjoying the sun and the sea.

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My Style Travel

Do Not Disturb {Florida Keys Getaway in Islamorada Featuring SwimSpot}

{c/o SwimSpot Swimsuit, Straw Hat via Hotel Gift Shop (TONS of options here), Forever 21 Kimono, Jack Rogers Sandals}

It’s been a hectic 2016, so recently Eric and I decided to take a much needed getaway to Miami and the Florida Keys. We flew into Fort Lauderdale, hopped into a convertible, and immediately made our way down to the Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada for a little rest, relaxation and fun in the sun.

Whenever I go on a beach vacation, I like to treat myself to a new swimsuit (or two), and the lovely folks over at SwimSpot were kind enough to let me pick out my favorite from their huge selection. Unless you’re built like a supermodel, picking out a bathing suit online can be a bit of a challenge. Luckily, SwimSpot has a handy feature on their site called the Fit Specialist that allows you to select your shape and desired level of coverage (on both top and bottom) and then narrows down their inventory based upon your selections.

Below are some of the selections for a full bust that caught my eye during my search. But check out the site for yourself, and let me know what you think!

Everyday Outfits My Style

The Cold Shoulder {H&M Off-the-Shoulder Top + Shelly’s of London Platform Sandals}

{H&M Off-the-Shoulder Top (also available here), Zara Brocade Leggings, Forever 21 Straw Boater Hat, c/o Shelly’s of London Shoes, Cambridge Satchel Tote}

I’m generally the gal who sits on the sidelines watching trends come and go like the changing of the tides. But every now and then, something comes by that completely rocks my world. And this season my friends it’s… the off-the-shoulder top! Prepare to see A LOT of them on the blog in the coming weeks. If you’ve been keeping up with my real-time adventures on Instagram and SnapChat, then you’ve already been warned. What can I say? When I find something I like, I ~~run it into the ground~~ tend to stick with it!

Speaking of things I’m obsessed with lately…

I recently took a (short-lived) break from wearing high heels, but now I’m back with a vengeance. However, after visiting the Shelly’s of London showroom a few weeks back, I’ve been passing over my stilettos in favor of chunky platform heels like the ones you see here. Besides serving up some serious 70s-by-way-of-the-90s nostalgia, they give me the height I crave (useful for towering over my fellow straphangers during my morning commute), while keeping me stable on those mean NYC streets.

And if you haven’t heard of Shelly’s of London yet, definitely check them out. They’ve been peddling funky kicks in the UK since 1945, and now they’ve crossed the pond to make a splash stateside.

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