Yearly Archives: 2017
Summer Vacation Outfit & Link Up
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V-Neck Tee in Chocolate Raisin | White Jeans | Tory Burch Miller Sandals | c/o Long Shell Necklace | Gold Stud Earrings | Bourbon & Bowties Bangle Set (similar and similar) | Laser Cut Saddle Bag | Rayban Aviators | Nails: Essie Masterplan
Hello Hello! June is turning out to be quite the busy month for me. I just finished a jam packed weekend, and now I’m gearing up for a little weekend getaway down to Galveston Island. Plans include seafood and lots of relaxation!
This outfit is perfect timing because it’s pretty close to one of the outfit ideas I like to wear at the beach. Beach vacations are all about comfort and effortless style, plus I like to throw in a little bit of chicness to the look too. Most island restaurants have a pretty casual dress code even for dinner. I still like to look a little polished with what I wear to dinner. White jeans are a great item to pack for a slightly more dressy and polished evening outfit. You can add in a few cute accessories like my shell necklace and create an easy and effortless dressy casual outfit.
Weather and time pending, I hope to shoot a few more vacation outfit ideas while I’m down in Galveston, so stay tuned for those in the coming weeks. You can also check in on Instagram for a few snaps over the weekend. I hope ya’ll are having a fabulous week and don’t forget to scroll on down for more amazing outfit inspiration in today’s Style File Link Up!
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Fitbit Flex 2 Review
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Fitbit Flex 2 *40% off, making it only $60! | Racerback Tank | Champion Leggings | Nike Running Shoes | Nike Sports Bra (blue not available) | Iphone Case
Hello ladies and Happy Friday!! I have a little something special for today. I’m sharing all about my most worn piece of jewelry, my Fitbit! I have owned my little arm candy for almost 6 months, and I wanted to share my Fitbit Flex 2 review in case any of you are considering this one or any Fitbit.
I resisted buying a Fitbit for a long time, because it looked bulky and I didn’t want to wear a bracelet ALL the time. Plus, some of them are pricey. I didn’t want this to be one of the fitness trends that I wore for 3 months and then it ended up in the bottom of a dresser drawer.
Late last year just before Christmas, I saw that Fitbit had released their thinnest Fitbit yet, and the retail price was only $100. My desire to try one out had been growing, so I added it to my Christmas list. To my excitement, my parents gifted me this lavender beauty. (and they scored it on a holiday sale too, bonus!)
I charged my bracelet that night, and I have been wearing and loving it ever since then. I want to break down some of the pros and cons of the Fitbit Flex 2 and Fitbit life in general. First a few beginner things on how a Fitbit works and what exactly it is. It’s basically a fancy pedometer. You wear the device in a bracelet on your wrist, and it counts your steps. Every so often, you use bluetooth and the app on your phone to sync your step count to the Fitbit App. This data tracks so you can see your daily and weekly steps. It also can track your sleep and certain workouts.
You set a daily step goal (mine is 10,000) and when you reach it the bracelet will light up and vibrate. It also has 4 white indicator dots to show your progress towards your step goal.
One thing that I didn’t realize when I first started looking at Fitbits, the bracelet is just a holder for the Fitbit device. You can buy multiple bracelets and change them out to your hearts desire, but the bracelet must be size compatible with your Fitbit.
PROS OF FITBIT FLEX 2
I love the slender design. It mixes in well with other bracelets and doesn’t bother me when I am at work on a computer all day. The bracelet is lightweight, and I often forget I have it on. I sleep in it too without any issues.
It stays charged for about 4 days and only takes about 2 hours to charge. When I remember I charge mine while I sleep, but it charges pretty quick so I can also charge while at work sitting at my desk. You can charge it by connecting it to a USB adapter and plugging into a wall plug or plug into your computer USB. It comes with a small black cord to put the actual Fitbit into.
CONS OF FITBIT FLEX 2
My main con is that I don’t know my exact step count without syncing to my phone. I can see my progress to my 10,000 step goal with the little dots, but I wish I could quickly see the exact number. The bigger fitbits do show this information.
Since this is a new design, the bracelet options are limited. I went to buy me a fancy Tory Burch Fitbit band when they were on sale, and no dice because they were not compatible with my Fitbit Flex 2.
PROS OF A FITBIT IN GENERAL
The Fitbit does help motivate you to move. I have a competitive spirit, so I like trying to beat my daily and weekly step counts. You can also add other Fitbit friends and compete with them each week for taking the most steps or send little motivational messages.
Goals, Goals, Goals – I love having a step goal and trying to achieve it everyday. FYI – I totally don’t hit 10,000 everyday. The only way I can is by going to the gym, so my Fitbit step goal is a small way to hold me accountable to crawl out of bed every morning and hit the gym.
The sleep tracker gives you some good insight into your sleeping habits. You can see over time how much sleep you get on average and how restless you are in your sleep. I like to look at this data and compare it to what’s going on in my life. For example, when I miss gym time and eat too much junk I sleep more and I’m more restless.
The Fitbit App is pretty cool. In addition to step count, sleep tracking, and creeping on your friends 🙂 , you can see your calories burned, how many miles you walked, and your active minutes for the day. You can also track water, weight, and calories all in the app.
(FYI – Your friends can only see your 7 day step total and average daily steps, not any of this other info.)
CONS OF FITBIT IN GENERAL
The one feature I don’t use on mine is the various notifications. These notifications are big pros for many including some of my friends. You can set the Fitbit to sync to your phone and vibrate when you receive calls and texts. I make a point everyday to have phone-free time because I think it’s good to put it away every so often, so this feature was one I never even enabled.
Two notifications I tried out and didn’t like were reminders to move and the alarm. Reminders to move will let you set an hourly step goal and vibrate twice 10 minutes before the end of the hour if you have not moved enough. This feature was cool for about 3 days. but eventually work life meant I often was ignoring the vibrations. I ended up turning this feature off. You can also set it to only go off during certain hours. If you really want to move more, I think this is a good feature of the Fitbit.
The other notification was the alarm. It’s described as vibrations to help gently wake you up. I found it annoying. I’m also not the happiest person in the morning, and the vibrations just irritated me. I really think this is a personal preference thing.
It’s not 100% accurate. I feel like it’s pretty darn close, but if you are standing still and moving your arms a bunch you may register extra steps.
WOULD I BUY A FITBIT AGAIN?
Absolutely!! I’m considering upgrading later this year to a different Fitbit that will show my step count on the device. I thought it would be annoying to wear all day, but I quickly adjusted and forget I have it on. I think I would be okay to go with a slightly bigger Fitbit. I really love having a fitbit, and the motivation it has given me. If you have been considering one, do it!!! I have not once regretted joining the Fitbit club. If you have any questions I didn’t answer, please leave me a comment or shoot me an email and I will get back to you.
Thanks for sticking through my long post today, and I hope ya’ll have a great weekend!
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An Alternative to a White on White Outfit & Link Up
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Sleeveless Blue Floral Top | White Jeans | Rayos Wedge Sandals | Saddle Crossbody Bag | Turquiose Earrings | Turquiose Cuff Braclet | Pave Links Bracelet | Mika Necklace | Rayban Aviators | Nails: Essie Masterplan
Hello Hello! I hope your week is off to a good start so far. Did you catch the 30 ways to wear white jeans post from Friday?? One of the ideas was a monochromatic white on white look which honestly can sometimes be a little scary. I mean all the possibilities for stains!! Today, I am sharing an easy alternative to a white on white outfit.
With prints especially florals and stripes extremely popular right now, look for prints with a white background to pair with your white jeans. You still have the crisp look like an all white outfit, but as with this blue floral blouse the colors from the print distract from any stains or just make you feel more comfortable if all white isn’t quite falling in your style comfort zone yet.
I’m obsessed with this pretty blue floral print. It has small specks of pink, so gorgeous, feminine, and PERFECT for summer. This print comes in off the shoulder and cold shoulder versions too, but I really wanted to be able to wear this one to work too. This top does run big, so I highly recommend sizing down one size.
Alright ya’ll, don’t forget to check out today’s link up for a little more style inspiration, and thanks for taking some time to stop by!
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30 Ways to Wear White Jeans in Spring and Summer
Hello ladies! I am so excited for today’s post, one because I love white jeans and two because this post has been an in the works project for the past few week, so I’m really pumped to finally share it with ya’ll.
I wear my white jeans year round, but this time of year I wear them ALL THE TIME! They are such a great neutral to mix with just about everything in your closet. I have compiled a visual list of 30 ways to wear white jeans in Spring and Summer, so feel free to Pinterest that top image so you can reference back to this post anytime you need a style idea.
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Gray is my favorite color to mix with white jeans. The two colors are great neutrals that pair so perfectly together. You don’t need to add anything else to a gray and white look. They have such a chic sophisticated vibe that I love.
Although, you can pair with a cute long vest or denim jacket to add color and make it a great effortless casual look.
Blush Pink and Ivory are two more colors that pair perfectly with white jeans in the Spring and Summer. The pink gives the look a feminine feel while the ivory plays on a slight color contrast for a simple and elegant look.
Of course, you can always go full monochoromatic with white on top and bottom. White on white is such a crisp and classic look. I like to break the solid color up about by adding color with jewelry, shoes, or a cardigan.
Blue and white are just meant to be together. I love the stark contrast of the dark navy and white. It’s a classic combo and great for any and all patriotic summer parties.
Light blue with white jeans has such a light and airy feel to it. These two color just compliment each other so well and create such a chic and stylish look. Light blue chambray is a must have outfit pairing for spring.
Prints are great to pair with white jeans, especially florals. I feel like the bright white really helps to pull the different colors in the print out. If the print contains white, it can also make this color stand out more.
Bright pinks, corals, and oranges are a perfect pairing for a fun party outfit idea, especially at a pool or beach. This is one of my fave combos for an afternoon backyard party.
Classic stripes and gingham with white jeans create a really chic look. I love how the white really pulls the contrast between the dark and light colors out of the tops.
Of course, you can never go wrong with a great black and white look either. Toss in some colorful summer accesories, and you are good to go!
Remember you can click any photo to head to the original post for the exact outfit details.
These white jeans are my hands down favorites. For starters, they are not see through and they hold their shape with all day wear. White jeans are an item I like to spend a little more on. I have found that sometimes a lower price also means a thinner material aka a little see through. I linked a few jeans below that I like or that have been recommended to me. Ya’ll have wonderful weekend and thanks for taking some time to stop by.