Desserts and Games at CandyBar

Party games are a blast. You name it - my friends and I have likely tried it! Our absolute favorite is Apples to Apples. If you haven't played this game yet, you're totally missing out.

CandyBar in downtown San Francisco is perhaps one of my favorite lounges on the west coast. It's an absolute gem of a bar that serves up sparkling drinks ONLY, mouthwatering desserts, and offers a generous selection of games to boot. Everything from Chutes and Ladders to Connect Four, to Trivial Pursuit! A built-in game night!

My ice cream sandwich dessert was made with gingerbread ice cream - it was out of this world, crazy good!

We had such a fun time here. If you plan to visit CandyBar, make sure you go during happy hour {every day from 6-8pm!} where they serve up $3 sangrias and $4 sparkling cocktails!

Mohegan Madness

On Saturday, I enveloped myself back into the unrelenting casino world in celebration of my little sister's 21st birthday!

We partied with frozen tropical drinks at Margaritaville {the same place where I got that sexy balloon hat haha}, flitted from slot machine to slot machine, and bar-hopped from place to place. We couldn't help but duck into their mini mall too, where we smelled new perfumes at LUSH and looked at a trove of trinkets in The Farmer's Almanac Store.

The night was wildly fun and I felt like it brought us closer together. I love casinos! Truth be told, a part of me misses Vegas, but how convenient that Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are only a 2-hour road trip away!

Seven Hills Punch

Mid-week cocktails are the best thing ever.

Punch drinks remind me of indulgent, tropical vacations. They also bring back memories worth reminiscing about. Like the time when I was laying out on a remote Caribbean island sipping on a Painkiller.

A few nights ago, I couldn't help but try the Seven Hills Punch at Foundry on Elm, a popular after-work place in Somerville.

It was so satisfying to drink, with hints of cinnamon and citrus. Yum!

Have you had any good cocktails lately?

Trendy Nightlife in Boston

Boston has quite the myriad of nightlife options, and I still have a growing list of places I'm anxious to check out. There's truly a place for every mood!

* Royale Nightclub - this sexy nightclub on Tremont Street always manages to draw a throng of celebrity DJs and special guests.

* Splash Ultra Lounge - i've been here before and can vouch for how awesome the rooftop deck is during the summer months.

* Fashionably Late at The Liberty - the "see and be seen" place to enjoy lavish cocktails and fashion shows on Thursday nights.

* The Estate - a fun place to dance with an upscale ambiance and diverse crowd.

* 28 Degrees - the ideal Girl's Night Out destination in the South End, with a creative cocktail menu and super chic atmosphere.

* City Bar - an intimate lounge for grabbing after-work drinks.

* Lolita - the hottest spot in Boston to get a margarita. if you go for dinner, they bring out cotton candy drizzled with pop rocks when you're ready for the check.

* Top of the Hub - to locals, this may seem like a cliche choice, but the panoramic views of Boston from 52 stories up is unmatched.

Boston hotels with trendy bar environments: The Ames, Langham Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, The W.

Tell me your favorite places to go in the city!

Live it Up, Drink it Down

Last night, my friends and I pretended that we didn't have to work the next day. And we went out on the town to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

We avoided all of the overcrowded irish pubs and opted for a classy dinner at an Italian restaurant, followed by a mini bar crawl. Green was the theme of the night - green beads, green beers, green attire! We stayed out way later than we planned to but had a blast.

{A delicious twist on a Pomegranate Martini - this one had a splash of white grape juice in it. Yum yum.}

While I was out I also had the chance to try a drink mixed with Pinnacle's Whipped Cream flavored vodka. It was surprisingly really good! How was your holiday?

5 Cities I Want to Visit

Is it just me, or do you ever think about cities you'd love to visit? The world is so expansively HUGE, that the thought of being able to travel and see every single place seems daunting! I've put together a list (since I love lists), of 5 places that catch my interest.

Prague ~ this city captured my heart in a cheesy Mandy Moore rom-com, Chasing Liberty. Ever since, I was enthralled with this place.

Boulder, CO ~ the appealing charm of their downtown would be such a fun weekend getaway!

Los Angeles ~ although I've skirted around the suburbs of LA, I've never actually been to LA itself. Or West Hollywood. I need to change that.

Santorini, Greece ~ hello, gorgeous! I'd ride on a wild donkey a la Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and stay in an oceanfront villa.

Princeville, Hawaii ~ Hawaii has the whole package. Beauty, adventure, stunning landscapes. I've always been intrigued by Kauai.

Tell me where you want to go!

Martha's Vineyard

Arguably one of the best summer weekend trips in the Boston area is to the lovely little island of Martha's Vineyard. I love LOVE this place. Everything from the quaint, gingerbread style cottages, to the lively pubs, and the antique carousel that used to live on Coney Island's boardwalk.

Its been two summers since my last visit, but through a stroke of good luck, I won free ferry tickets to the island at a tweetup 2 months ago! Looking back through these old photos is encouraging me to plan a return getaway to this adorable place.

{A picturesque view}

{My boyfriend and I indulged in rum punch at David Ryan's}

{A view of the downtown, housed with tons of cute shops and restaurants}

{Where we had dinner one of the nights}

{The beautiful Harbor View Hotel is host to hundreds of weddings!}

The arrival of summer is like Christmas to me. There's so much anticipation. I cannot wait to get a taste of the island lifestyle again! Isn't this place too cute for words?!

Fashion Rules Party at Neiman Marcus

Last week, I went to a fun party at Neiman Marcus to celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring. Annnd I rocked red lips for the first time in my life! {Revlon's Fire & Ice}. Playing with color definitely made my very neutral outfit pop even more.

The exclusive bash featured Chambord martinis and coveted displays of gorgeous clothes and shoes - such as these eye-catching Louboutin heels.

A few models paraded around the store showcasing different looks - I noticed lots of vibrant hues, wide leg trouser style pants, and flowy tops.

Going to this party seriously made me crave spring - and the chance to wear clothes without a heavy jacket!

What trends are you most excited to wear?

I think I'm most anxious for coral and tangerine nail polishes, classic trenchcoats in a bright color, open-toed wedges, and more silky, lightweight tops that can be easily paired with a skirt or shorts.

Target Teanna Platform Heels for Spring

Target is one of those stores I can't help but leave with something I wasn't planning to purchase. Since spring is starting to feel feasibly within reach, I was delighted to stumble upon these adorable wooden platforms while I was there a couple of nights ago.

They remind me of that popular Miu Miu heel that came out a few months ago, with its thick stacked heel and open-toe style. The best part is - they are so comfortable to walk in!

The Teanna heel are now sold out at Target's website (but my store had them marked down to $9.98!).

I look forward to pairing these sexy shoes with colorful skirts and dresses! Have you bought any new spring shoes lately? Here are a few pairs that look similar to the Teanna heel, that you can buy now!

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is one of my favorite seaside towns in New England, located a little over an hour north of Boston. The area has tons of cute, quirky shops, great dining, and lots and lots of bars. I thought it would be an optimal place to celebrate my anniversary with my boyfriend!

{Dinner was super romantic at The Green Monkey.}

{There was a dizzying array of martinis to choose from, but I went with the Lemon Pom. How cute is the little monkey on the edge of my glass?!}

{The dim ambiance was flawless.}

{My boyfriend's meal: spicy pad thai with scallops, shrimp, and mahi mahi.}

{We polished off our dinner with their homemade vanilla ice cream, drizzled in chocolate sauce - so good!}

{Perhaps the best part of our night was not having to drive home! We stayed at The Ale House Inn. I love straying from typical name brand hotels whenever possible, and this place was so cute. The decor instantly wooed me.}

{It was fun to see the very popular West Elm Parsons desk in the room! I have always wanted one, and the white color is such a classic!}

Overall, it was a happy happy anniversary! As much as I love getting on an airplane to get away, it's just as nice to go somewhere close by.