This New Year’s Eve was just… sweet. Kendall and I bounced a few ideas around for how to spend the evening, but eventually decided that we didn’t really want anything more than a nice dinner date and fireworks in Old Town Alexandria. The below-freezing temps had us skip the fireworks that night, which was fine by both of us.

We has and incredible meal at Hunting Creek on King Street and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area for both the delicious food and amazing service, even on what tends to be a crazy night at restaurants. We split the calamari, which was very lightly battered and crispy, just the way I like. For our entrees, Kendall had a giant steak (not their giant-est… they had run out) and frites and I had scallops with winter veggies and what I can only describe as a squash whipped cream. Ho. Ly. Cow. SO GOOD! Then we split dark chocolate mousse for dessert.

My dress for the night was kind of an accident. I went into Francesca’s to get a gift for a friend and saw this masterpiece and had to try it on. I don’t normally do cropped or the neckline of this dress, but I just felt so GOOD in it I knew it had to be mine. It’s already sold out, but I linked similar pieces to my whole outfit below!

I also got my makeup done. Blogging has given me so many opportunities and I kind of jump at them all. When Emily posted in the CapFABB Facebook group that she was looking for faces to do makeup on, I figured why not try for NYE? It turns out, she lives two blocks from me! I love how she did my makeup and I have to tell you, the eye shadow was on until I showered the next day. PLUS my face didn’t break out, as it usually does when I have my makeup on. Thank you Emily!

While the night did not go according to original plan, I wouldn’t change a bit of it (even tripping on the uneven brick sidewalk)! I hope your NYE was exactly what you wished for! Can’t wait for an amazing 2018!




Check out what I'm loving right now on Amazon!






Some of the links on The CaroLøve are affiliate links, which means that I may earn a commission if you click on the link or make a purchase using the link. There might also be sponsored content on my blog. All opinions are my own and all product reviews are honest- I'll let you know if a product is a gift! Thank you for supporting the brands that support The CaroLøve!


One Reply to “LB(NYE)D”

Comments are closed.