AUTEUR ARIEL: Minty Fresh

Jacket: c/o Cotopaxi

Shirt: c/o Cotopaxi

Jeans: Free People c/o Zappos

Sneakers: Converse

Sunglasses: c/o FREYRS

Backpack: c/o Cotopaxi

As I am typing up this blog post I am watching the cheer movie that started it all, the original "Bring It On."

Was this movie always super cheezy or was this level of cheeziness socially acceptable in the year 2000 so we were all blinded?

Either way, this movie is the best.

Missy's the poo.

Welcome to another blog post from my Hawaii vacay this past Christmas!

Today I'm highlighting the awesomely wonderful company, Cotopaxi! I've worked with Cotopaxi a few times already on my blog and every time I wear their gear, I just wanna go out and adventure the world--in this case, Hawaii! I'm also always a huge fan of companies that give back to those in need. Cotopaxi funds solutions that address the most persistent needs of those living in extreme poverty and I think that is freakin' awesome. One of their mottos is "Gear for Good" and that's exactly what they are! I've also had the chance to be part of a video that highlight their products and even got to visit their headquarters and check out where the magic happens! Their gear is cool and the people behind them are even cooler.

Today I'm sporting Cotopaxi's Tikal Active Shell Jacket in the color Thin Mint (anyone craving cookies?) and I'm seriously in love with this baby. I actually saw this jacket while I was touring their headquarters and knew I had to have it the moment I laid eyes on it! It's extremely lightweight and waterproof, which was perfect for home because despite popular belief, it rains A LOT on my side of the island--so I wore this jacket almost every time I went outside. This jacket is ESSENTIAL to those of you who live in rainy areas and for those days where it's sunny, but a little breezy. Their Nazca 24L Travel Pack that I'm wearing made traveling and flying so much easier. I took it on as one of my carry-ons on my flight to Hawaii AND Japan, and it fit everything I needed and stored away like a dream. I'll be writing up another post later on that highlights this pack a little more, as well as shares what I packed in it so look out for that! Aaaaaand of course, you can't overlook how awesome this Do Good T-shirt is because... you just can't. :)

Check out more products from Cotopaxi HERE and support a company that does good for the world!

And now, back to the spirit fingers...