It might just be me, but lately, it has been hard to find an evening or weekend that Alex and I don’t have plans for. When we do find an evening without anything going on, we are usually stumped about what to do. We enjoy some time at home with @sirwinstonphillips but love a fun date night. I have listed some of our favorite Dallas date night ideas! If you are looking for a great place for a dinner date, be sure to check out my favorite restaurants in Dallas! xoxo

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art – The Dallas Museum of Art keeps its doors open until midnight on the third Friday of each month. They welcome guests with social lectures, live music, and multiple bars. This is the perfect way to see the many beautiful collections at the DMA and it cost less than admission to a movie. Admission costs $10/person and is free for DMA members.

Topgolf – You don’t have to be a pro, or heck, even know how to hold a golf club to enjoy Topgolf. Each bay is well equipped with fans and heaters to make sure you’re comfortable in any weather. They also offer an extensive menu with some pretty delicious options. There are multiple locations across the metroplex.

Perot Museum Social Science – This museum is not just for kids! Stop by the Perot for one of their Social Science events to avoid busloads of screaming kids. Social Science is an evening of adult-only museum fun offered on a Friday every quarter. Tickets go quickly, so you might want to plan ahead for this date.

Sur La Table cooking class – Alex and I have been to a few cooking classes at Sur La Table and always have the best time. We end up learning so much and make a second date night trying to recreate everything we made in the class. You get to eat as you cook and the classes are BOYB, just be sure to wear shoes you can stand in all night.

Galleria Ice Rink (during the holidays) – Unless you absolutely hate ice skating as I do, the Galleria ice rink is the perfect holiday date to get everyone in the spirit. The properly oversized Christmas tree, the smell of Starbucks coffee, and the excuse to hold hands are the makings of a perfect evening. Admission is $12 during public skating hours, and skate rentals are $3.

Specialty screenings at Alamo Drafthouse – The dine-in movie theatre offers specialty screenings for new and old movies regularly. We recently enjoyed seeing Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 35 mm film with time-relevant trailers. Times, prices, and availability vary based on location.

Dallas Trolley Tour – Learn something new about the city of Dallas, with over 100 sights and facts along the way. You are welcome to hop on and off at any of the 14 stops giving you the opportunity to try new restaurants, coffee shops, or bars. It is free to ride the trolly, but if you would like to join in on the tour, tickets are $29.

Sporting Event – One of my favorite things about Dallas, is the fact that we have a professional Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, and Soccer team in our backyard. Ticket prices vary, but if you find reasonably priced options, a sporting event is always an eventful and fun date.

Picnic in Klyde Warren – The park is the perfect spot to stop for lunch while exploring downtown. A meal at Savor restaurant, food trucks, or a packed picnic all make great date days.

Images via Denise Thompson.

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Dress: Gap // Shoes: Marc Fisher // Sunnies: Karen Walker

This past week Dallas has been shown in a negative light around the world. The atrocity that occurred in downtown Dallas last Thursday was very unsettling for all in the city, especially those of us who have lived here our entire lives. Not only was there a sadness for the multiple lives taken, but the Dallas community felt an extra weight knowing that our city would be known for yet another shooting.

It is rare that I feel unsafe in Dallas, in fact, I have always felt that Dallas was in some sort of bubble. I have witnessed extra care from citizens as well as the Dallas Police Department to make sure the city is as safe as possible for everyone, no matter their age, race, or gender. When I came across this “I Believe in Dallas” mural, in the design district, it instantly became one of my favorite spots in the city. If you asked someone who lives in Dallas, I am certain that the vast majority would say they believe in what the community of Dallas represents, myself included.

I want everyone who visits, or lives in Dallas to enjoy the city as much as I do on a daily basis. In addition to my new favorite mural, here are my favorite places to eat, shop, spend the day, and stay (or staycation).

My favorite places to eat:

Bistro 31, Hattie’s, Henry’s Majestic, HG Sply Co., Hillstone, Javier’s, LA Gourmet Pizza, Lark on the Park, Meddlesome Moth, Meso Maya, Mi Cocina, Neighborhood Services, Ocean Prime, Rise No.1, S&D Oyster Co., Savor, Snuffers, The Zodiac Room, True Food Kitchen, Velvet Taco (I could probably list a million more places, but will stop here)

My favorite places to shop:

Highland Park Village, Inwood Village, Mockingbird Station, Neiman Marcus Flagship, NorthPark Center, Preston Center, Snider Plaza, Stanley Korshak, The Shops at Park Lane

My favorite places to spend the day:

Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Farmers Market, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas World Aquarium, Dealey Plaza, George W. Bush Library, Katy Trail, Klyde Warren Park, Nasher Sculpture Center, Perot Museum, Sixth Floor Museum, Thanks-Giving Square, White Rock Lake

My favorite places to stay (or staycation):

Hotel ZaZa, The Joule, Omni Dallas, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Magnolia Hotel, Hyatt Regency Dallas, The W Hotel

I am wearing this simple black dress from Gap that is so comfortable and well priced. It is great to throw on when it is over 90 degrees out, and also great to layer in cooler weather. I paired it with these amazing Marc Fisher flatforms that I found at Nordstrom. These shoes are super comfortable/easy to walk in and go with almost all of my summer outfits. I am wearing a size small in the dress, but it still fits loose, and the flatform shoes fit true to size (wearing size 8). Shop my outfit below, and follow me on snapchat (taylorthompson7) to see more of my favorite places in Dallas! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Jumpsuit: Cloth & Stone // Shoes: Kate Spade 

It might be February, but spring is already here in Dallas. This weekend temperatures were in the 60s and 70s, which made for a perfect day to explore downtown. I spent most of my time at the Dallas Museum of Art, because they currently have a Jackson Pollock exhibit (through March 20th), before making my way across the street to Klyde Warren Park. Jackson Pollock is one of my favorite American artists, and while I have seen many of his pieces at the Crystal Bridges Museum, I enjoyed seeing more of his earlier work at the DMA. The sunny skies allowed me to finally wear this black jumpsuit without a coat, and I even pulled out my new open toed shoes. This Cloth & Stone black jumpsuit is so comfortable, the fabric is soft and breaths well in the heat. I am wearing an extra small, which gives a cropped length to the legs but fits well at my waist. The jumpsuit comes in both black and olive green (super cute as well) and is on sale right now at Anthropologie! The nude sandals from Kate Spade are also on sale right now and come in black as well. I know how hard it is to fit jumpsuits, so I picked my favorites for you to shop below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.