celebrate

ˈseləˌbrāt/

verb

1. publicly acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

AND A CELEBRATION IT WAS... Birthday weekend festivities for a very special girl began on Saturday with a brunch at Lockwood Table. The breakfast sandwiches+ mocha's are dank. Dark chocolate accompanied with notes of cinnamon - I am a sucker for a good mocha. Emily has also publicly stated that this is the best mocha she has ever consumed. Needless to say, Emily and I will be regulars this summer.

After Lockwood, we made our way to the Hilton downtown SD. Downtown San Diego is certainly an upcoming edgy area of the city housing an eclectic bunch of restaurants, bars, and shopping that will certainly need to be explored. Shortly after checking in, the birthday girl, Jackie, and I were getting ready for our 7:00 dinner reservation at Bang Bang that we had managed to pull last minute. After Natalie arrived we were off for some delicious sushi, fishbowls, and of course - sake shots (our waitress killed the game bringing two rounds for free - the real MVP).  

So Bang Bang is infamous for it's Gosling galore bathroom. Every basic girl takes a picture (or three) in this bathroom - we were no exception. 

Following a crazy night at Omnia nightclub, Emily and I made our way to the beach for a stroll. Nothing soothes my soul better than the beach. #RTB

Caught a glimpse of the fair - see you soon!

Em knows me too well. Our beach stroll took us to Dog Beach... dogs were running rampant and splashing around in the water. #heaven

To top off the birthday weekend, dinner at Pacifica Del Mar. Top shelf seafood with a spectacular ocean view accompanied by two free desserts and a martini... 

June 14 is certainly a day that calls for celebration - thank God my best friend was born! Happy belated birthday, Em... so grateful that I could actually (finally) celebrate your birthday with you in person. Words really cannot express what you mean to me!

Black Romper - Topshop