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Flared Jeans and Wedges
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PLEIONE Mixed Media Tunic | LUCKY BRAND Zoe Bootcut Jeans (SIMILAR) | SEYCHELLES Ramble Wedges *ON SALE | HENRI BENDEL c/o Mini Jetsetter Bag *ON SALE! | KENDRA SCOTT Elisa Necklace, Arden Bracelet, Elle Earrings | STELLA & DOT Rebel Bracelet | RAYBAN Mirrored Aviators | Lipstick: MAC Craving | Nails: ESSIE Fiji
Happy Friday!! I am ready for the weekend!! It is full force allergy season in Houston, the weather girl literally said “If you have allergies, just don’t go outside” in her forecast this week. I only get headaches when the allergy weather is bad, but headaches are still no fun! I did wake up this morning headache free though, so I am ready for some weekend fun! I have plans for family time on Sunday and spring shopping on Saturday! I have a vacation coming up in a few weeks, and I want to buy a few new things for it.
While I am definitely a believer of wear what you love not necessarily what is on trend, I still follow along because what is on trend is what is in store. I am currently in love with many of the current spring trends. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share a few of my favorite spring trends and how I make them work for my style. One trend right now is flared jeans. I am not going to go full big bell bottom flare, because I think they throw off my proportions since I’m a shortie. I do however embrace this trend with my bootcut jeans. I love the slightly flared look of a bootcut jean. I always pair mine with some type of shoe with height whether it be a heel or a wedge. I think the added height really helps with the proportions between my 5’3 height and the flared leg. If you want to go full flare and you are short, I recommend pairing with a shoe with some height.
Flared jeans are fun because you can dress them up or down. I opted to dress this pair down with my mixed media tunic. This top comes in a bunch of different colors, but I really love this dark gray. It is a great basic staple top. I also wear it with pencil skirts for work. I added a punch of color with my bright pink bag which is on sale by the way! This round of silver accessories is my go to for an easy jewelry look. I love the platinum drusy and slate stone from Kendra Scott. I also own the slate gold version of these earrings and the platinum drusy stud earrings. They are great colors that work in so many different ways.
I hope ya’ll have a great weekend and a wonderful Easter! Thank you for swinging by the blog this week!!
Oh and if you plan on doing any shopping this weekend too, I wanted to pass along a few SALES I plan on checking out this weekend!
LOFT – 40% off Spring Styles
ASOS – $50 OFF $200 with code MARCH50
EXPRESS – 40% off Everything
MACY’S – Extra 20% off with code EASTER
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Casual Easter Outfit
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FREE PEOPLE Tree Swing Top | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | SEYCHELLES Ramble Wedges | CLARE V Foldover Clutch | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Rae Necklace, Grady Bracelet, Carla Earrings in Amethyst | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunnies | MAC Lipstick in Craving
I am so excited for the time change. Yes, I hated losing an hour of sleep, but I LOVE that the days are longer now! When it gets dark early, my brain thinks “It’s time for bed.” In winter, I can easily go to bed at like 8, but I try to hold out until 9. The longer daylight hours make me soooo much more productive.
We had lots of fun at the Rodeo Friday night. We ended up being in a suite with free food, so we decided to save our fried rodeo food binge for another trip. The concert was amazing! Darius Rucker did a great job of mixing his country music with his Hootie and the Blowfish hits. I hope you got a chance to check out some of my Snapchat snaps from the night!
This week on the blog, I am sharing some Easter outfit ideas. Easter falls on March 27th this year which is only a couple weeks away. Whenever Easter is in March, I feel like it sneaks up on me. I always expect it to be in April.
This first look is kind of a casual Easter outfit. For holidays, my casual attire still tends to have a bit of a dressy aspect to it. Both my top and jeans were purchased during the Shopbop sale a few weeks ago. I love this top! This top is also supposed to be able to be worn as a dress. I feel like I need a tan for that because it’s kinda short. I love the floral print, super pastel color, and all the movement when I walk. Plus, hello I can eat like all Grandma’s desserts in this top. 😉
Last summer I tiptoed ever so slowly into wearing white denim, and this year I have a feeling I’m going to wear it so much my other jeans are going to be jealous. I originally wanted these AG white jeans which I own in blue and LOVE, but my size was out. I decided on these Paige ones, because I love the dark denim version I own. The denim fabric is nice and thick which means no worries about being see through. They really hold their shape too. I can easily wear mine multiple times without the fabric over-stretching and becoming saggy. I have definitely realized that paying a little extra for denim is worth it. I find they don’t stretch as much, and so far the ones I have had for awhile still look pretty new. I know it is still months away, but I’m already planning on buying a couple pairs of denim in the big Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year.
Speaking of sales, Baublebar is having a 30% off sale today! I own quite a few of their bracelets and a couple other fun statement earrings and necklaces. If you need to spruce up your jewelry drawer a bit, check them out. You need to used code NEVERENOUGH at checkout, and just a heads up they do have a few exclusions.
Thanks for swinging by the blog today, and don’t forget to check back Wednesday for some Easter Dress ideas!
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What to Wear to a Blog Conference
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LILLY PULITZER Dress (SIMILAR | SIMILAR) | H&M Denim Jacket | SEYCHELLES Wedge Sandals | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings, c/o Rae Necklace, Grady Bracelet | GORJANA Zion Necklace (SIMILAR) | BAUBLEBAR Pave Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglassess | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nails in Fiji
We made it to Friday and to my final post about the Thrive Blog Conference. My blog is primarily fashion and style, so I feel like I need to put a bit of thought into what I am wearing to a blog conference. I want to be sure my outfit reflects my personal style and blog accurately. This is actually pretty easy as most of the clothes in my closet have been worn on the blog or on my Instagram at some point. I do still have a few outfits you haven’t seen like this Lilly Pulitzer dress. It’s several years old, so I linked some of Lilly’s current dresses that I love and that would work with this look in the details above.
I thought I would share a few style tips for what to wear to a blog conference for any of you who may have one coming up. First, wear something you feel comfortable in. If I am not 100% feeling my outfit, I think it shows in my attitude. I want to love my outfit, and I want it to fit perfect so that I can easily move around and sit comfortably. Two, check out past conference pictures for inspiration. Every conference is different and has a different attire level. Thrive is a bit more casual, so jeans and a cute top would totally work. When I attended The Blog Societies conference, all the attendees were dressed up a little bit more in nice day dresses. Check out the conference’s website or get on Instagram and search the conference hashtag to see what people wore the previous year. Third, bring a jacket or sweater. Conferences can be cold, so make sure to bring a jacket that works with your outfit. And last, wear something memorable. It doesn’t have to be the whole outfit, maybe a cute pair of shoes, a bright color, or statement jewelry. You meet tons of people at conferences, and sometimes I may not remember someone’s name, but I will remember the outfit. When people scroll back through the Instagram tagged photos, they may see your cute shoes or that bright color and reconnect with you after the conference.
I think the most important is to be you and be comfy in your outfit. Remember, you will be sitting for large portions of time too. By the way, these pictures were taken by the gorgeous pool at the conference hotel. The pool area was gorgeous, and I was a little bummed it was cold that weekend. I would have loved to get in some sun and a cocktail by the pool!
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MORE FAVES FROM THE SHOPBOP SALE
Saturday is the last day to shop the Shopbop Spring Sale! If you have never shopped this site, it houses many designer brands like Tory Burch, Rebecca Minkoff, and Stuart Weitzman. I love using this sale to buy wardrobe staple like jeans from Paige and AG. You have to spend at least $250 to get a discount. I’m going to let you in on my secret for scoring a bigger discount in these buy more, save more sales. PHONE A FRIEND! My best friend and I put our orders together, so we could get a bigger discount. So if you don’t think you can meet the minimum or you are oh so close to the next discount range, text that friend who loves designer brands as much as you. After you place the order, you can head back into your order to see the price of each item which will include the individual tax for each item. This makes it super easy to see exactly how much each person owes.
I can’t wait for my purchases to arrive! I purchased these jeans and this top. I really wanted these shoes, but they were out of my size. My bestie purchased all shoes, now you see why we are such good friends. 🙂 She scored some great shoes for spring and summer. I’m a little jealous of these and these are perfect for chasing her almost 2 year old around the park. Now that you know my little sale shopping secret, call that friend and get shopping before this sale ends and check out more of my fave sale items below.
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The Everyday Dress
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MINT JULEP BOUTIQUE c/o Confetti Creations Dress | SEYCHELLES Ramble Wedge | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote | HOUSE OF HARLOW Tessellation Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings | JORD c/o Ely Watch | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving | JULEP Nails in Shari
I’m kind of obsessed with this dress right now! I love so many different things about it. For starters, I love that it is both black and brown. It makes it so easy to pair with different accessories. I can easily wear with both brown or black shoes or purse. You could even toss a colorful purse with this to add even more color to the look. Second, I love the material. It is lightweight and perfect for fall, spring, and possibly even winter with some tights. Last, I love the style of this dress. You can toss on some heels for the office or wedges or riding boots to make it more casual. You can also add a long pendant necklace to this look too! I also like the long sleeves because I get cold super easy. Plus, once it warms up, everyone blasts the A/C inside. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was going to become a highly worn dress in my closet. If you want to create a more defined waist line, you can add a belt to this dress. I really like the comfort and ease of the slightly loose fit.
The darker colors of this dress definitely have a more fall look. If you want to make some of your favorite fall dresses work for spring, try pairing them with wedges. A change of the shoes is one of my favorite ways to transform an outfit between seasons and events. Also, this tote is my reversible tote that you have seen on the blog before but normally I have it on the brown side. I wanted to show you the other side. Much like this black/brown dress, the black/brown of this tote make it so versatile! It will definitely be coming on my summer trips, since it’s like packing two bags in one!
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