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Denim Jacket & Lace-Up Flats
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HM Denim Jacket | BP Striped Tee *ON SALE | PAIGE DENIM White Skinny Jeans | STEVE MADDEN LeCrew Lace-Up Flats | HENRI BENDEL c/o Mini Jetsetter Bag | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Fran Earrings *ON SALE, c/o Everly Necklace (similar) , Grady Cuff (similar) | THE BANGLE BEAR c/o Lydia Hair Tie Bracelet | RAYBAN Blue Mirrored Aviators | Lipstick: MAC Craving | Nails: ESSIE Fiji
Hey there Monday!! I had such a busy weekend that Monday seemed to sneak up on me this week. My cousin’s wedding was this weekend, and it was gorgeous! I posted what I wore over on Instagram, but I also plan on shooting it for the blog too. The shoes I ordered to wear with the dress don’t come in until today, so I wanted to wait to shoot the look how I originally planned on wearing it. Luckily, I had plenty of backup shoe options!
I’m also getting ready for a really fun girl’s trip that I’m taking in a couple weeks. We are heading to Charleston, and I am so excited to get to really explore this city with friends. I’m slowly planning my outfits for the trip, and I’m hoping to share little bit about how I pack for a vacation and a fun little travel guide of our trip to Charleston. Just a few things to look forward too!
I recently purchased a few pairs of flat shoes for my trip because Charleston is such a walking city. These lace-up flats are a shoe I have been searching for for awhile. I was kind of picky about what I wanted from no metal studs, to the lace design on the top of the foot, and I wanted them under $100. I bought these during a sale, but regular price they still aren’t bad at $70. They are a year-round shoe style, and one I can wear to the office with skirts.
This whole outfit may end up going on my trip with me. I definitely plan on bringing my denim jacket. It’s such an amazing and versatile closet staple. I toss it on with casual looks like this one and over dresses too. My look today is super neutral, so the jacket adds a little color. I also added in some fun colorful jewelry and my pink bag for a few more pops of color. This little crossbody bag is 100% coming on my trip! It’s the perfect size to hold my big DSLR camera along with all my other purse things. This color is sold out, but they do still have it in a darker pink color and some other fun colors too!
So I have to mention my black and gold bangle, it is actually a hair tie attached to a bangle. It’s the coolest thing ever! One of my blogger friends had one, and I really wanted one! I was super excited to receive one in a swag bag at a blogger brunch a few weeks ago. Definitely coming on my trip with me!
Hope ya’ll have a great Monday and thanks for stopping by!
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March Beauty Favorites
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PETER THOMAS ROTH Mask-a-holic Kit | IT COSMETICS c/o Eye Shadow Pallete, c/o Dual Eye Shadow Brush, c/o Complexion Perfection Brush, c/o Bye Bye Pores Finishing Powder | GARNIER FRUCTIS Heat Protection Spray | NIVEA Kiss of Moisture Lip Care | DIOR Nail Glow Polish
I had so much fun talking a little beauty/skincare last week that I decided it was time to bring more beauty back into the blog. I always feel like a total beauty novice, because it seems like everyday there is some new product I have never heard of and have no idea how to use, but I do love playing and experimenting with different products. Lately, I have been so busy that I have been very routine with my daily makeup. It’s sometimes quicker and easier just to do the same thing everyday. While spring cleaning I found a huge box of beauty products, and it reminded me of how much fun it is try new looks and change up the routine. I figured I would invite ya’ll along on my little beauty adventures as I discover new products and share some old tried and true favorites.
I have mentioned my life changing facial a few times, and it led me to wanting to find the perfect face mask. Ya’ll there are like a million different kinds of masks out there!! I found this little kit and my mom bought it for me as a Christmas present. It’s a really perfect mask starter kit because it has a little of everything from a mud mask to exfoliating peel to a 24K Gold Mask. The little jars are a really great size for a gift set. I have been using all of them since December and feel like I have hardly made a dent. My two favorites are the Pumpkin Exfoliating peel and the Mud mask, but I have had good results from all five different masks.
I LOVE eye shadow palletes because they allow you to change up your eye makeup everyday without having a bunch of little eye shadows lying around. I love using this one as my natural daytime pallete. I usually swipe the biggest color, transforming pearl, over my whole eyelid and then add color over it. I use a lighter shade on the lower eyelid and pair with a darker color on the crease. Two of my favorite combos are Soulful with All Heart and Soft Light with Violet.
I apply the eye shadow with this It Cosmetics brush. I LOVE their brushes because they are so soft! I have been trying out different liquid foundations, and I have been using the complexion brush to apply the foundation. I also use the small side to apply my concealer. This brush gives me some really great coverage with my foundations. I apply the Bye Bye Pores Finishing Powder after I’m done with all my concealing and foundation coverage. I love that matte airbrushed look it gives to my face. I use this brush which is the softest most soothing brush. I think using this brush is my favorite part of my makeup routine!
I straighten my hair daily, so I am big on heat protection. I have tried a few pricey brands, but this little Garnier one worked just as well for way less. I spritz it on each section prior to flat ironing. It really helps give my hair a smoother look.
I wear nail polish a lot! One of the downsides is the slight yellow staining on your nails when they are bare especially when I’m wearing dark fall nail polish colors. This Nail Glow product is perfect to give you a natural pink look. The pink tint really helps brighten your white and make your pink a gorgeous natural pink. It is pricey, but I love how it camouflages my nail imperfections. I received this as a Christmas gift a couple years ago.
My last product is one I never leave my home without! I have tried lots of different chapsticks, and this is my favorite. I only have to apply it once or twice a day to keep my lips moisturized. I have used so many chapsticks that I had to reapply all day long. I love being able to apply this once in the morning, and then not need it again for the rest of the day.
I hope you enjoyed a little review of some of my current beauty faves! Have a fabulous weekend and thanks for stopping by!
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Baby Blue Shift Dress
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FELICITY & COCO Crepe Shift Dress | STEVE MADDEN Sassey Fringe Heels | VERA BRADLEY c/o Tess Quilted Crossbody | KENDRA SCOTT Carla Earrings | HOUSE OF HARLOW Anza Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Bracelet, Ladder Cuff | Lipstick: BOBBI BROWN Neon Pink
This is one of my favorite shift dresses to wear in spring and summer! I have worn it on the blog before, but I LOVED the light blue and yellow together so I decided to share it again. This shift dress comes in several different colors too, if light blue isn’t your fave. One of my favorite things about this dress is that I don’t have to iron it. 🙂 There are so many mornings when I think ooh I will wear this top or dress, and then I pull it out of my closet and it’s wrinkled. So I put it back in my closet for that rare day when I’m not running behind and have time to iron. It’s a big reason why I LOVE anything that doesn’t need ironing. It’s a guarantee grab and go dress.
For work, I normally pair this with my nude pumps, but I wanted to make this as a fun little weekend look. I would rock this look to brunch or a shower. I love how these yellow fringe sandals take this dress from just a regular old baby blue shift dress to a fun and bright ready for mimosas look. I opted to tie the tassels in the front for this look, because I like the added detail with the short dress. With two bold colors, I decided to pair with my white crossbody bag. I just love how the white really brings out and brightens the other colors in this outfit!
Have a great day ya’ll! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Spring Long Cardigans
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BOBEAU Long Cardigan *ON SALE | JCREW Sleeveless Blouse *ON SALE | DL1961 c/o Skinny Jeans | STEVE MADDEN Proto Heels *ON SALE | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Rae Necklace, c/o Fran Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunnies | Lipstick: BOBBI BROWN Neon Pink
Hey Friends! I hope ya’ll had a wonderful weekend!! I decided to avoid the malls and did all my sale shopping online in my pajamas with coffee in hand this weekend. Even though I love going to the store to shop and browse, there is just something about being able to shop in my pjs that is fabulous!! I had a pretty wonderful Easter too. I went over to my Grandma’s, ate too much food, and then threw confetti eggs at family members. 🙂 I’m pretty sure I may still have some rogue confetti in my hair today. Overall it was a pretty relaxing weekend!
I purchased this long cardigan last Thursday, and it’s so incredibly soft and comfy that I decided to wear it to work on Friday. I have a major thing for cozy long cardigans. Our weather took a cool turn last week, so this bright blue cardigan was perfect for the cool spring weather. This color is also ON SALE, this little sale price was also why I bought it in pink too. I like that it’s more of a lightweight cardigan, so I can wear it to the office in spring and summer. It also comes in a few other colors, but not all of them are on sale right now. I really like the two colors on sale, because they are such fun and bright colors. I own lots of neutrals, so I like to have a few pop of color pieces to toss on.
By the way, I found my sleeveless top available again. The color is slightly lighter than what I have on, but it is on sale. I hope ya’ll have a great week, and check back Wednesday because I styled my fun fringe sandals with a favorite spring dress of mine. See ya’ll then!
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