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Last week I was able to see Sir Sly, Bad Suns, and The 1975 perform at the House of Blues in Orlando. Truly one of the best shows I have ever been to. We got to the venue extremely early, and I'm talking 11 in the morning early, doors weren't until 6:30 in the evening.

When 6:30 came around we were all let inside of the venue ( or should I say CRAMMED inside ) and Andria and I had a great view aside from two tall people in front of us. Sir Sly opened the show and I have never been more impressed with an opening band!! Their stage presence was so phenomenal and I really enjoyed their set. Their single Ghost was featured on Teen Wolf, but my favorite, Out of my mind, isn't even available to listen to online. You can watch them both here on Youtube. ( Not my video! )

I don't know why these girls were incredibly rude but after Sir Sly was done playing, but I have never been pushed around more at a general admission show. Pushing to the point where everyone was completely pressed up against each other, completely aggravated, and not enjoying the next band. Be nice when you go to shows, don't push, don't say rude things, and don't lie when you're asked to stop. Bad Suns was pretty good as well, I wish I was able to enjoy more of the set but what can you do. Their single Cardiac Arrest is definitely my favorite. Watch the video here.

I don't even know where to begin when talking about The 1975. If you have not seen them live you definitely should. I honestly feel like its such a privilege to watch them and hear them in the flesh. I can't even listen to their CD anymore without comparing the songs to the live versions. Their energy is just completely off the charts and I know I keep repeating myself but they just sound so DAMN good. They played quite a bit off of their CD, and they also played a lot of their earlier songs which actually surprised me. It's been a week and I'm still really upset that the shows over. It's such an experience to see them and I cannot wait until they come back to Florida.

May Wishes

I figured it's been a while since I made a wish list post. Or any posts at all! So sorry about this camera mess, I'll actually look into this week because I really do miss posting! :( 

Not much on this wish list because I'm still working on purchasing items from past wish lists, but other things keep getting in the way ( i.e concerts, school books, no time ) I don't even remember the last article of clothing I purchased. My shopping addiction needs to be fueled SOON. 

The main thing that has caught my eye recently is Crosley's new suitcase record player in this peachy color! I was actually given a record player for my birthday but it's stopped working ( it was purchased at Target, soooo…. yeah )

Other items in this list include a pair of jellies, and this denim romper from Zara. Keeping it really simple and light this summer, however I am hesitant about purchasing jellies because it gets quite hot here in Florida and foot sweat and plastic are a complete no. I've also been eyeing Mary Jane pumps from AA, but they're a bit on the pricy side.

What are you wishing for this month? 

Jamaica 2014

First of all let me apologize for being completely MIA for the past few weeks. I started working a new job, finals got the best of me, and my camera also crapped out on me! :( It's not taking my memory card at all, so I think I might have it looked at, or I might just buy a new one because I'm just so completely done.

So no camera, I had to resort to using my iPhone for my trip to Jamaica last week. Thank god for great editing apps. And my camera funking out on me might just have been a blessing in disguise, if it were working I think I would have been spending all my time trying to vlog and take pictures instead of relaxing and enjoying myself. We're planning a trip for next year so I will definitely have a working camera by then!

Part of our family visited Jamaica for one of my cousins weddings, and we're all Jamaican so the location was a perfect fit. And it was incredibly gorgeous. This is the second time I've been to the island, and my first time in Montego Bay. I absolutely adore the countryside. This trip completely kicked my last one's ass. The hotel we stayed at was by far the best we've stayed at as well.

We actually were really tight on time, and Easter is a huge holiday in Jamaica so we weren't able to venture out and visit the markets and whatnot. I so wish I was able to vlog this trip because explaining everything just isn't the same as seeing it for yourself.

There are a couple more shots on my instagram if you're interested: @imjanay

Spring Haul

The majority of these items were purchased at Forever 21, the blue pocket tee was purchased at Urban Outfitters. Foundation was purchased at a local drugstore, and Benefit blush was purchased at Ulta. 

So I probably shouldn't even be doing a haul,but shopping always gets the best of me. Always. I've kind of been getting bits and pieces here are there, and some of these were given to me. I feel like I've bought some really great items and I've been loving them so far! I think the thing I'm most in love with has got to be my utility jacket though. It's such a lightweight jacket, and a few weeks ago I was telling myself I needed a good jacket that I could throw on during spring showers instead of a sweatshirt because it tends to get really warm and stuffy later on in the day. It's just an effortless kind of look when you pair it with a simple shirt and some boots, but you look prepared for the rain, and with a hood on the back of the jacket you are!

I also picked up a new foundation after months of hearing everyone rave about it. I'm not a fan of Covergirl products at all, but I've worn this once and I'm impressed. I have to see if my skin feels the same way, I'm really hoping this doesn't break me out! *fingers crossed*
Another thing I picked up was a box blush from Benefit. This was actually a mistake. I meant to get a bronzer. It looked darker than what I thought it was? I don't know, maybe this was a blessing in disguise. I don't own many blushes, but I've been using this one every day and I really like it!

What have you recently purchased?

Wardrobe Essentials No. 1 // The Babydoll

Dress: Forever 21

Sandals: Urban Outfitters

Sorry for the blurriness! 

Instead of purchasing items that I think are 'cool' or 'different' I've really been into buying things I know that I will wear more than once, things that you can dress up or down, and just really essential items that should be in everyone's closets. Sometimes I just want to wear a regular white T-shirt and jeans to class, and believe it or not but I don't even own a regular white shirt. It's so important to have basic items in your closet because you can create so many looks with them, and sometimes simplicity really is key.

So in my quest to revamp my closet I think it's important for me to take you along on the ride!
Babydoll dresses are a must have for spring and summer. They're short, but they're not too short, and they're perfect balance of playful, flirty and "It's too damn hot to wear pants today."

I purchased this one from Forever 21 for ten dollars, and while it is a bit oversized I still think that it's a great piece. I do wish it had a more defined waist, as I find my body to become a little bit boxy within the dress, theres also a pocket on the dress and you probably can't tell, and I wish they had done a little something more with that as well. But I do suppose you get what you pay for, and I'm not complaining because a dress under fifteen dollars is a steal!

What's one of your spring essentials?