This Saturday the boys went to a birthday party during the day, so my husband and I took advantage of the alone time! We jumped in the Mazda 6 that I am test driving, and drove to Downtown WPB for lunch and quality time together.
We ate at one of our favorite spots, Avocado Grill. You can’t go wrong when ordering. We love to order a few small dishes to share – that way we taste a little bit of each.
It was the perfect summer weather for the Rose I ordered, and R opted for a kiwi basil mojito.
We started with grilled calamari, followed by tuna spring rolls and ended with mushroom fricassee over cheesy grits. The grits and the mushrooms together were SUPERB!
After lunch, R brought me to meet someone very special. I’d never met her before, only in photographs, but admired her just the same.
I finally got to me HEAU – the breathtaking art installation by Hula, created for the CANVAS WPB Outdoor Museum Show last November. She is even more beautiful in person! Imagine going for a walk, passing under a bridge and seeing this masterpiece.
I decided that she’d be the perfect person to share my first ever #OOTD photo with. I’ve done and still do reviews of clothing received in my subscription boxes, but this is a bit different. (For one, I’m not cropping my head out of the photo.)
I purchased the shorts and tank top at Ann Taylor Loft. The shorts are on sale for 50% off! You can also find similar shorts here, here, and here. I am not usually one to purchase shorts, and if I do they are denim cut-offs. It was nice to dress up a bit with these cuties!
You can find tank tops just about any where but there are only certain ones that both fit well and last. I purchased the one above plus two more. Similar tanks can be found here, here, and here. Tank tops are great for layering or on their own and have become a staple in my wardrobe.
My shoes have been cropped out of the pic, but here are some similar flip flops to the ones I was wearing! Here, here and here.
My sunglasses are oldies but goodies from Banana Republic, but you can find similar ones here (30% off right now!); here and here. I love them because they cover a wide surface area, not allowing too much sun on my face.
On the ride home, we took our time and passed by this really cute park!
Whenever I see a swing set, the little kid in me comes out! My favorite feature of this Mazda 6, other than the fact that it is an ultra smooth ride, super comfortable for the driver and all of the passengers (ahhhemmm)…
…is that I can see my speed and the distance I am from the car next to me – all without having to look down at the dashboard.
When you are car shopping, what is the most important feature you look for?
Erin says
Loooove the shorts! I’ve been looking for some just like those, so thanks for sharing where you found them! That sale is awesome, too!
Dana says
Thanks Erin! They are on sale for even less than when I got them! I got them at the time for only $25 but for $17.50 I feel like I need another color LOL.
Mary says
That tuna looks incredible! It must have been delicious!
Dana says
Mary, it was so good! I actually took off the spring roll wrapper because it was fried (not that I don’t like fried food – I love fried food) but it didn’t need it!
Samantha says
Sounds like you had a blast. You can never go wrong with quality alone time. It is better to enjoy it while you can. This way you never regret the moments. I have heard that place is pretty amazing. We do not have one close to us sadly. Love the outfit. It is super cute and looks comfy.
Dana says
Thanks Samantha! You are totally right – enjoy the time while you can! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Jenn says
Yummy. What’s that drink? It looks like kiwi something, maybe a kiwi mojito. I might have missed it. Fun weekend it sounds like. Great pics, as always.
Dana says
You’re spot on with the type of mojito Jenn 🙂
Shann says
Looks like a great day! I love your outfit… the cut of the tank top is so cute and those shorts too! I want one of those mojitos!
Dana says
Thanks Shann! It was a really nice day. I used to always think we would have to go out at night for date night but lunch was even more fun!
mel says
what a lovely day for a fab couple we were just @ Avocado Grill last week…yummy!
Dana says
Thanks Mama! We were so torn what to order because everything sounded so good! xoxox
Glenda Kruse says
I have been look for lace shorts like the ones you are wearing. It’s something I really want to have in my summer wardrobe.
Dana says
I was looking for them for a while and once I found them on sale at LOFT, I felt I needed to get them 😉 They are very comfy too!
Alison @ Puppies & Pretties says
Sounds like you had a great day out! That mojito looks divine.
Dana says
It was a lot of fun – and the mojito was delish 🙂
Amanda says
Love those scallop shorts and that drink looks so good!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Dana says
Thanks Amanda! The mojito was delish!
Courtney says
Those tuna rolls look so incredible and a glass of rose is the perfect pairing! I also LOVE that painting and I think it’s the perfect place to take your ootd.
Dana says
The tuna spring roll was amazing as was the rose 😉 I love your blog – thank you for stopping by!
Shanna says
I love the shorts!
I’m running to Ann Taylor right now!!!
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Dana says
Thanks Shanna! They are seriously on sale too! 🙂
Amanda | Glitter & Spice says
That mojito looks AMAZING!!!!
XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com
Dana says
Amanda, it was!
Rachel says
Mojitos are my favorite! They’re the perfect summer drink 🙂 I love your shorts. White, fun shorts are my go to in the summer. They help show off your tan and are perfect with bright tops!
Dana says
Thanks Rachel! I first tried the shorts on with a black tank (my usual white/black combo) and then decided to act a bit out of the box for my style and picked the turquoise tank 🙂
Ashleigh says
I think you look cute in your blue blouse and white shorts! Your weekend looked great, thank you for sharing!
Dana says
Thank you so much Ashleigh! You are so sweet! 🙂
Jessica says
Those shorts look amazing on you! I love them, great for day or night–running errands or date night!
Adaleta Avdic says
Fun post, love those cute white shorts! …and I need that glass of rose right about noooow 😉 xx Adaleta Avdic