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Casual Floral Top for Spring
Happy Friday!!! Ahhh so ready for this weekend, even though large portions of it will be filled with working on taxes, boo! It’s still the weekend though, and I can work on it with a glass of wine in hand. Yesterday, we had the prettiest Spring weather ya’ll! We have a little cold front coming through this weekend, but that little taste yesterday means I am pulling out all my wedges this weekend when I need a break from taxes.
One print I’m seeing tons of this Spring season is florals. Always a popular print for Spring, and I love seeing the different color variations and designs of the prints. I feel like this season has a delicate, feminine feel to the prints. This casual floral top is a good example of this floral print style. It’s a print you can dress up or down depending on your mood and plans for the day.
With this floral top, I styled it with jeans and my go to peep toe booties for a casual weekend look. You can also pair this with slacks or a pencil skirt to make it work for the office. Speaking of these booties, they are currently marked down! In the product description, it doesn’t mention anything about being on sale. But I went and looked back and I definitely paid $40 more than the current price. These booties are so good for Spring, Summer, and Fall. I wear them with jeans, skirts, and dresses.
Alright ya’ll, I hope you fabulous weekend!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Floral Top | Dark Skinny Jeans 40% off! | Peep Toe Booties $40 off, not listed as sale but it is marked down from what I paid | Magenta Clutch | Gold Drop Earrings | Cuff Bracelet | Similar Gold Bangle | Nails: CND Cashmere Wrap
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How to Apply Dry Shampoo
I have raved about dry shampoo in a few of my beauty favorites posts, and today I want to share how to apply dry shampoo. I visited a friend a few months ago who said she wasn’t a fan of dry shampoo. (insert shocked gasp) She said it just didn’t work for her hair. I watched her apply and realized she was missing a key dry shampoo step. Thus the idea for this post was born!
WHY USE DRY SHAMPOO?
– It soaks up the oil in your hair and can make it look clean allowing more days between washing.
– You can use it on humid days to help absorb some of the moisture that humidity adds to your hair.
– Hello Volume! Certain brands also add considerable volume to your roots.
MY 3 STEP DRY SHAMPOO PROCESS
STEP 1 – Spray at your roots. I use this for humidity and to absorb excess oil so I spray all my roots. Some ladies just spray visible roots if only looking to absorb oil. You can also pull your hair up in a loose ponytail before spraying to hit all your roots. Make sure you hit any areas where you normally get oil build up during the day.
STEP 2 – Let it marinate. I apply mine before I do my makeup and let it do it’s magic during my 10-15 minute makeup routine. Dry shampoo needs some time to absorb, so this is a key step in the process! You will also start noticing the powder in some brands lightening as it starts working.
STEP 3 – Shake it out! Use your fingers to shake out all the remaining powder. I’ll even flip my head over to get a good shake out of the top. This shaking step is also where you will see the added volume.
Once no more powder is visible, brush or comb through your hair and style as usual. I usually straighten my hair, then apply dry shampoo, and curl my hair after I shake out the dry shampoo.
That’s it 3 easy steps to use your dry shampoo!
MY TOP 3 BRANDS
LIVING PROOF – Great for added volume! One application usually last 2 days for my hair. The powder is light and shakes out well.
BATISTE – The most affordable option! The powder is very white, but it shakes out well. One application typically only holds for a day or less. If it’s about time for some real shampoo, this will not always make it the full day.
DRYBAR – Smells amazing! If you dry shampoo after a workout, this one has a good scent to it. One application will last all day too. While the powder does have a yellow tint, this one is the hardest to shake out. It’s not my top choice for darker hair because I sometimes struggle to get all the excess powder out.
HOW MANY DAYS DO I GO BETWEEN WASHING?
Depends on my schedule for the week, but I usually can go 4-7 days.
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Spring White Dresses under $100
With Spring inching it’s way in, one color I’m happy to add more of to my closet this Spring is white! Now, I do love me some winter white and happily wear this color year round. Something about spring though really makes me take baby steps away from my favorite all black palette and start gravitating more towards white. Especially a good white dress like this one.
If you are bride, I LOVE this dress for a bridal shower or rehearsal dinner. I had a girlfriend ask for some help last year finding a rehearsal dinner dress that could also be worn during the church rehearsal. I wish I would have found this dress then because it would be so perfect! Not getting married anytime soon, this white dress would also be perfect for Easter Sunday or a luncheon. I would also absolutely wear this to work too.
Also, quick mention about my silver necklace. This is a new to me brand sold at Nordstrom, and I’m obsessed! I tend to wear statement earrings, and I love pairing them with more simple, dainty style necklaces. I’ve been wearing this silver one with everything from tees to dresses. If you are looking for a new everyday necklace, you should definitely check out this brand! I’m planning to add a gold one soon.
I rounded up a few more Spring white dresses under $100 for you below. I found mostly dressy and a few more casual styles to hit all of your spring dress needs. Hope ya’ll have a fabulous week!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
c/o White Dress | Nude Colored Heels | Similar Clutch | c/o Silver Necklace | c/o Silver Earrings | Silver Bangle | Silver Cuff Bracelet | Nails: CND Cashmere Wrap
SPRING WHITE DRESSES UNDER $100
Photography By: Banavenue
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An Easy Way to Mix Prints
We made it to Friday Ya’ll!!
Let’s talk about this outfit and my easy way to mix prints. I LOVE mixing prints usually opting for one print in my top and another in my bottom. If you are new to print mixing or not quite comfortable with it yet, I wanted to offer you a simple way to start mixing and build your confidence in your print mixing skills.
Start with your top and pick one print. For this outfit, I chose this fun side twist striped top. Then pick an accessory item, like a belt, shoes, or purse, to add in a secondary print. I added in my floral print shoes. FYI – I wear these floral heels SO MUCH! If you are considering a pair, do it!!! It’s amazing how many outfits you can make them work with, like this one for example.
The key to this easy print mix is to have one dominant print, the stripes in this look, and let your second print be a bit smaller which is why I opt for an accessory item over two prints on two dominant pieces. If you try this a few times, you may start noticing how much you like certain prints together. Once you find one you really love, step it up a notch. For this outfit, I could add in a floral print pant or pencil skirt and then change my shoe to a solid color.
A couple other prints to play with other than stripes and floral are plaid and leopard, really any animal print. Try stripes paired with leopard, floral paired with plaid, or even mix two animal prints together.
What are your favorite two prints to mix together?
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Striped Top | Black Skinny Jeans | Floral Daisie Heels, print is last year (similar) | Black Crossbody Bag | c/o Floral Hoop Earrings, old (similar) | Similar Gold Bangle | David Yurman Bracelet | Nails: CND Cashmere Wrap
Photography By Banavenue
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