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IMG_2119IMG_3985okay okay okay…. before you say it I’m going to, YES I really am that extra!!! Chances are you’ve probably heard of Riverdale, and if you haven’t WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!? Seriously go turn on your Netflix right meow!

The show is very loosely based off the Archie comics, which hold a special place in my heart. When I was around 5ish My dad used to take my sister and I to a little place called Coopers Drugs, a tiny drug store that also sold comics, my sister and I would always get the Archie comics. That place felt like it was stuck in a different decade even back then.

Anyway, I love this show #teambetty #bughead hahah SORRY had to get that out so you know where I stand and all! When season 2 was going to premiere I KNEW I had to throw the most epic Riverdale party there ever was!!!!! When Pinterest and google failed me it was up to me!!

IMG_3972IMG_3979I KNEW I had to had Pop’s inspired food! That meant Milk Shakes, Fries, and burgers (but in this case I though sliders would be cuter and more appropriate party food!) Ordered the food baskets and red an white checkered liner paper off amazon! The old school cake stand is from Walmart only $10!IMG_4049IMG_3942

How cute were these food baskets!! I made simple basic sliders, baked a bag of 5lb fries they were delish though. If you guys would like the burger recipe comment down below and let me know!

Moving on to the Milk Shakes, were spiked DUH; Vanilla ice-cream, Chocolate syrup, frozen strawberries, vanilla extract, a little milk, and raspberry vodka!!!!! (Ordered the Milk shake glasses and straws from amazon!)IMG_4230IMG_2105

I knew I had to make Jughead crowns, and Josey and the Pussy Cat doll ears! I made them both out of poster board, paint, a glue gun, and headbands! I even attached bobby pins to each crown so they would be secure for pictures! Everyone watched the show in either a crown or ears of their choice! It was so fun to see everyone all decked out!!!!!

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The Shirts were pretty simple and super fun to make! I thought about doing iron on letters but that was getting expensive, so I opted for stencils and black paint. I got a pack of white big tee’s at Target, thought of cute clever things from the show and went to town. I didn’t want to put anyones specific first names on them because that just seemed a little basic to me. This was one of my fav parts! The shirts said : DARK BETTY, SOUTHSIDE SERPENT, BUGHEAD, BLOSSOM, ARCHIEKINS, SECRETS & SINS, HBIC, MAPLE RED

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SO WORTH IT!!!! These were so fun to make and so much fun to pick out!

For the photo background, or in technical terms “step and repeat” I ordered the gold ballon letters off esty, and the blue back drop off amazon! It looked magical!!!! So perfect!!!IMG_4009-2IMG_2129IMG_2131 3IMG_2121 3

Then I KNEW we NEEDED Riverdale inspired cocktails!!! I phoned a couple bartenders and with a little help from google came up with these! They were a HIT! The Blue and Gold was so popular there wasn’t even ANY left for the picture!

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Getting to watch together and talk on all the commercial breaks, was probably the best part of all! We talked about our favorite characters, and the episode as it was happening and just being together! Honestly the best part was just being with these babes! We had all the laughs took all the pictures and I had all the warm fuzzies!IMG_4214IMG_4213IMG_4093IMG_4041IMG_2117IMG_2129IMG_2135 2IMG_4083IMG_2064IMG_2070

From my squad to yours PEACE LOVE AND JUGHEAD!!!!!

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Its the BEST time of year, FALL, also its the magical month of October!! This is my favorite month, probably. The weather (for the most part) is AMAZINNNGG! The clothes are to dye for, and PUMPKIN EVERYTHINGGGG! Its like the weathers way of waving good bye to summer, and its so special and beautiful! I LOVE watching the new trends emerge with every season change, and the 2017 Fall Trends have not disappointed, just look, and prepare to FALL in love! (<bahahhaha I am so sorry that was a little to much wasn’t it, I mean I just cringed)

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Two words…Crushed Velvet I even like saying that, it makes me feel all warm and mushy inside. The eye catching texture, the warmth, the 70’s vibe, IT ALL HAS ME DROOLING! The fact this trend is in full effect, has my heart FULL!!! IMG_2759IMG_1816FullSizeRender The two dreamy crushed tops, from Luca and Grae! Click HERE for the taupe top, and HERE for the mauve

IMG_1950  Okay so next trend I’m obsessed with is Peplum Tops. Peplum tops(not Peblem as I just found out I’ve been pronouncing this wrong my whole life!)  have made a huge come back I remember when these were the thing back in the day! They are so comfy, flirty, can be dressed up, or down and I am here for them! (get this one by clicking HERE)IMG_1830IMG_2935IMG_1904This next one has me ssooo exciteddd! Bag sleeves! I know the name doesn’t sound to appealing but TRUST ME, this gives a chic look to an everyday top. The one I’m wearing is probably my favorite piece in my closet right now. Its elegant, dressy, casual, simple but different. If you want to be comfortable, stylish, and get all the complements, this is it! The one I own is literally the SOFTEST thing everrr!! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend.

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Okay so lets talk shoes! The fall trend I’m obsessing over is textured slip-ons! You NEED a pair of slip-ons! You know its not quite cold enough to wear boots but breeze enough to need your feet covered, this is where slip-ons come in as the answer to all of your prayers, and trust me these SILK khaki green beauties give me LIFE! I saw them in target didn’t get them, then dreamed about these babies for a week straight. After a week of longing, I drove my happy self on over to target, apologized for my mistake of not getting them the second I saw them, and I have worn them ssssoooo much! They are the perfect fall shoe! (Click HERE for these shoes!)IMG_3130

OKAY! So there you have it! My favorite season of clothes has arrived!!! Comment down below which one was your favorite? I hope you enjoyed all this Happy Fall, now go get a PSL and buy all the cute fall clothes!

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IMG_1780So I feel like I owe an explanation, I didn’t mean this much time to pass, and also my head has been all jumbled up with life lately, none of which is of much importance. Sometimes I get really sad to be honest, I think being an adult is actually really lonely at times. Anyway thats my spill about that, as simple and complex as that answer is.

IMG_1816BUT IM BACK! I’m going to commit to posting on TorriSunshine at least once and maybe twice a week! With that being said, I thought this might be a good time to get to know me a little better, and figure out more of who I am, and what it is I’m trying to do here on TorriSunshine.

Here are some questions and answers in myspace bulletin or those annoying Facebook status form:

Whats the point of Torri Sunshine? to create, connect, relate, share helpful tips, and to have something for myself, an outlet. To help others in the process, of sharing.

What’s your favorite word? ambivalent

What is your favorite cheese? Gruyere with a mocha crust

What is Torri Sunshine? A safe beautiful place for inspiration, and genuine honest opinions, a place for the lovers and dreamers of the world to get lost for a minute.

Who is the fourth person on your missed calls? My sister lol

You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your immediate disposal. Sun-dried tomatoes, avocado, prosciutto, smoked gouda a little oil and vinegar on rosemary focaccia bread 🙂 🙂 🙂 

What made you decide to start Torri Sunshine? Honestly, completely, honestly, being lonely; and having the soul crushing thirst for creating something beautiful and real.

What’s a saying you say a lot? “You see the thing is”

What did the last text message on your phone say? “That bearded man was perfect” lol this was a message to me, not from me.

Who would you really like to just punch in the face? my boyfriend sometimes but I’m so obsessed with him I could never I’d feel to bad lol I’m around him the most so its not his fault! He’s the best… sometimes lollll

Alright see you guys soon! I love and miss you!!IMG_2798

 

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This was the start of a beautiful adventure!

So you know I LOVE to go on trips, anywhere, anytime, any place! I’ve been on itinerary based, well thought out, strictly scheduled, super planed trips; I’ve also done spur of the moment, we are leaving in 10 minutes, grab your tooth brush, and lets go, type trips. This one was super on the spontaneous side, which for some can be stressful! Not me though, I’m about to show you how to do a spontaneous trip right!IMG_1552

  • SAY YES!!! The first step into making something like this happen is to ignore those stupid voices in your head, giving you every excuse in the world; and say that tiny but powerful three letter word, YES! Listen, there is ALWAYS a reason, def plenty of excuses, and all the circumstances in the world not to do something, but you have one life to live, one chance to smell the roses, and experience all the wonder on this beautiful world! Say YES, and figure it out, you can do it, and I PROMISE you wont regret it! Everything always falls into place and you just make it work! Next thing you know, you may find yourself in Key West, on a two story catamaran, drinking bottomless champagne, dancing to a live band, during the sunset with one of your favorite girlfriends! All you have to do is say YES!IMG_1412IMG_1375IMG_1378IMG_1396IMG_1468
  • Make a list not a plan!  When you finally take the plunge, start looking at Instagram hashtags, yelp, and a little bit of Google search.
  •  Make a list of about 5 things you would really like to do! Don’t plan the specific day, or time, until you arrive at your destination. Setting days and times puts everyone on a schedule, and just adds stress to your trip, which is like the last thing you want to do! 
  • The list is flexible and doable; also if you don’t get to do everything, guess what? That’s okay! Here’s on example of the list we made beforehand: Cuban Coffee, Ernest Hemingway’s house, Sunset Catamaran Cruise, Southern Most point, Mallory Square, lobster dinner, and Key Lime Pie! ALL ON THE LIST! & PICTURED BELOW! IMG_0420IMG_0423FullSizeRender 3IMG_1309IMG_2902IMG_1561IMG_1571IMG_0510IMG_4174IMG_0404.jpg
  • BE SPONTANEOUS! Even though you may have a list, don’t be afraid to go rogue! That’s when the magic happens! If you see something you want to do, GO do it! Do not feel like you HAVE to go and do anything at a certain time. If you feel like that, you are doing it wrong! 
  • Chelsea and I went for a bathroom break, at what we thought was a smoothie place, called Tropical. As we walked in we quickly learned we were mistaken. We ended up leaving that place with a tiny, pink, electric, barbie car, on a whim. We blasted Barbie Girl, The Spice Girls, and a little Brittney aaaallll over Duval Street, as teenage skateboarders hitched on the to back screaming at us to “GO FASTER” they did tricks off the back; and people were even singing and dancing with us, it was the most hilarious, spontaneous time ever! If we would have stuck with a schedule, none of that would have ever happened! The thought of renting one of those tiny clown cars had never even crossed our minds, until we randomly stumbled into it! Moral of the story: BE SPONTANEOUS! Barbie car pictured below! (Also pictured, some other unplanned fun, brewery, and playing with chickens. lol) IMG_0497IMG_0483IMG_4853
  • GO WITH THE FLOW! This may sound similar to being spontaneous, but I don’t mean it in that sense, AT ALL! I just mean that things are going to happen that you didn’t plan for! Plans actually get ruined, you forget your camera charger at home, the restaurant you want to go isn’t taking anymore reservations, you put in the wrong address in the GPS, your flight gets cancelled, etc. etc! You just have to roll with it, DO NOT let it ruin your mood, or your time. You have to remember you are on vacation, and if you can’t do anything about it, on to the next fun thing!  
  • All of those things mentioned above happened to us actually, and we remedied ALL of them! That’s because we stayed calm, never freaked out, or got upset, we just went with it! Camera charger, fixed thanks to Amazon Prime! Fancy restaurant that you have to take a boat to wasn’t taking anymore reservations, but guess what!? Open Table was! LOL (Open Table is an app btw). Put in the WRONG address to said restaurant and almost MISSED the reservation!!! We never ran so fast in our lives lol, made the boat ride over by the skin of our teeth, and we were laughing the whole way! My connecting flight got cancelled on the way home, had a drink in the airport and got on the next one! Were these things frustrating, annoying, and super inconvenient?! YES! BUT: we did not let it ruin our time.! That’s the attitude you have to have on last minute trips like this. Everything always works itself out; in the end there is always a story to tell. FullSizeRender 3IMG_2934IMG_3728IMG_1515IMG_0395 2  This was one for the books, and I hope it inspires you to say YES to your next opportunity to travel.                           Traveling is food for the soul, and it is time to ask yourself: Are you hungry?  

Okay I love you bbyyyyeee!!!

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FullSizeRender 3Something that puts a smile on my face is seeing new trends happen! I LOVE seeing the way new things are being styled, and putting my own personal touch on it! Its a way to be creative and express yourself! These summer trends are funky, spunky, and a little bit clunky! I love how sassy they make me feel! Anyway, this summer here are some trends I am LOVING!!!

Holographic’s: This is probably my FAV trend of 2017 so far! I blame growing up in the 90’s, Lisa Frank, and the spice girls for this one! I seriously CANNOT get enough, these are sooo much fun!!! Holographic shoes, and or accessories really make outfits POP! I love pairing muted colors with a holographic anything! They make a statement! Anytime I wear any of my holographic pieces I get TONS of comments! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend.  I bought the backpack recently from Francesca’s, click HERE for it! Better hurry though, its almost gone!!! Shoes from target a few years ago sorry! Click HERE for the closes dupe I could find!IMG_0740-2

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(^^^^THESE ARE MY FAV SHOES OF ALL TIME!!!)

Overalls!!!! I think its safe to say the comeback is in FULL EFFECT! They are so much fun to wear, and so so so comfy. I feel protected, and spunky! Overalls, are perfect to throw on over a bathing suit, or for any outdoor adventure! I have a white-ish pair, but will totally be adding more to my collection. These are my current summer go to! I am in LOVE! Got these babies at a store called Cotton On click HERE for a pair that looks EXACTLY LIKE MINE (forever21)!

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And, last but NOT least!

MIRRORED SUNGLASSES!!!! I kinda started seeing these around starting in the winter, but now, THEY ARE EVERYWHERE; AND I LOVE IIITTT!!! This trend sort of goes with the holographic trend (they are both shiny lol)  so many variations of colored mirror lens, all so shiny and cuutttee!!! I got the pair I am rocking at a little pop-up traveling store-van, called Polish and guess what?! THEY WERE ONLY $10!!!! Click HERE to check out this super duper cute store on wheels! These kind of sunglasses just bring on the fun, and add a little cutesy spunk to your look!

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Here are a few of my super cute friends sporting this  Summer TREND! How CUTE are they!!??IMG_8899IMG_8987IMG_8989IMG_0805IMG_0852

Which of these trends is your current FAVORITE? Tell me in the comments below! Hope you enjoyed, and feel inspired to try some of these looks out! Also how adorable are Tori and Katie (girls above!) aaahhhh I LOVE YOU BBYYYEEE!!