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Wedding Guest Attire
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FRENCH CONNECTION Fit & Flare Lace Panel Dress *ON SALE | STEVE MADDEN Stecy Sandal | GIGNY Magenta Clutch | LOREN HOPE Blythe Necklace (similar) | BAUBLEBAR Pinnacle Cuff, Aretha Earrings | Nails: JULEP Shari | Lipstick: BOBBI BROWN Neon Pink
Happy Monday Ya’ll!! My vacation week is officially here. I just have to make it through 3 days of work, and then I will be off to Charleston with my girlfriends! It’s going to be the longest 3 days! Do you ever notice how those few work days before vacation seem to last forever?!?!
I am so in LOVE with this French Connection dress. I wore this to my cousin’s wedding a couple weekends ago. I had originally wanted a bright solid color dress, but I was striking out with all the dresses I tried on. I had pretty much given up and decided to just wear something old when I stumbled upon this dress. I was actually ordering a couple things for my trip when this dress popped up and was on sale! As soon as I saw it, I knew 1) it would be perfect for the wedding and 2) it was the perfect LBD. The lace panel is my favorite part of this dress. It really takes this dress from just a normal fit and flare to something special. The dress is a super comfy stretch material, so it was easy to dance and move in it. I added a short statement necklace to add a little detail to the neckline.
My biggest concern when I ordered the dress was the length. I’m only 5’3, so I knew the midi length could potentially be the deal breaker on this dress. The lace panel I loved so much, also means it would be hard/expensive to alter. I decided to go ahead and purchase these nude sandals to pair with the dress. A nude shoe is a great way to make your legs looks longer, and my little secret to wearing midi length skirts and dresses without looking super short and awkward. I have been meaning to buy these shoes for awhile because they work with everything from dresses to jeans to shorts. I used to think the thin straps would make these shoes uncomfortable, but honestly they do give your foot some good support. I have only walked in them so far, so I’ll keep you updated on my experience with them.
My dress arrived the Thursday before the wedding and fit like a glove! I was so happy with it. Unfortunately my shoes hit a delay and didn’t arrive until the Monday after the wedding. Luckily, I had an old pair of shoes from when I was a bridesmaid to wear with this dress. I was a little disappointed to not have my shoes in time, but since I know I will being wearing these for years to come I wasn’t super sad.
Hope ya’ll have a great week and thanks for stopping by!
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Cocktail Party Dress
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FREE PEOPLE Chiffon Mini Dress (RENT IT!) | STEVE MADDEN Proto Heels | VERA BRADLEY c/o Tess Crossbody Bag | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Aretha Drop Earrings, Cuban Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Nails in Fiji | MAC Lipstick in Craving
I’m continuing with more insider access to the Thrive Blog Conference with a look at what I wore for the Friday night Welcome Party. All the conferences that I have attended have this casual mixer event. It is one of my favorite times to get to know some of the bloggers attending the conference and say hi to old friends.
I love any excuse to buy a pretty dress, so I knew I wanted a dress for this event. I was looking for something specific, because I wanted it to have a fun colorful almost spring print and work with whatever weather we had that night. I wasn’t really finding what I was looking for, since stores were changing seasons when I was looking. I decided to take a look at Rent the Runway to see if they had anything that caught me eye. Rent the Runway is a dress rental company that lets you rent designer dresses for a fraction of the cost. I love it for special occasion dresses that you probably will not wear more than once. I found this Free People dress which was only a $30 rental and decided to go for it. I had this dress on my current craving list all winter, but I wasn’t really feeling the $200 price tag. If you love this dress, I found it available to purchase for $100. I loved the long sleeves to work with the cooler temps, and the mini length to give it that cocktail party dress vibe.
The dress was kind of statement on its own, so I kept my accessories simple. I went with my fringe party earrings and just a couple bangles. I also added my new crossbody bag. My obsession with crossbody bags is only growing with all the cute styles I keep coming across. I love the design of this one from Vera Bradley. It is the perfect size to wear for a night out or during the day for errands or brunch. It also has little dividers inside which is rare in a crossbody bag, but it was kind of a welcomed addition. I love the white and quilted design to pair with all the gorgeous florals and bright colors that I plan on wearing this spring. I love how the white compliments and enhances the print of the dress. The quilted look helps give this purse a subtle pattern to help it standout without taking over the show too much. It also comes in this fabulous blue non-quilted version too! If you have checked out my shop page recently, you have seen that one on my current cravings list!
I love that the overall look was fun and easy. The dress was easy to move in, and the crossbody bag made it easy to shake hands, hold drinks, and play at the fun DIY booths. I shared some pics from the party at the very end of this post.
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Before you head down to see the photos, I wanted to mention the Shopbop Spring Buy More, Save More Sale is going on right now!! Lots of normally excluded brands are INCLUDED in this sale like Clare V and a few shoes from Stuart Weitzman! The Shopbop sales are always HOT and sizes start going quick, so be sure to check it out soon an don’t forget to use code BIGEVENT16 to score the discount! I have already perused the sale and listed a few of my favorites below:
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Thrive Friday Night Welcome Party
photos by Meg Cady Hawley
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What I Wore: Valentine’s Day + Presidents’ Day Sales!
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NYDJ Black Henley Top | EXPRESS Scuba Leggings | STEVE MADDEN Proto Heels | GIGI NY All in One Bag | Boutique Tassel Earrings (Teal Version) | GORJANA Alejo Pendant Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Pinnacle Cuff, Cuban Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Nails in Master Plan | MAC Lipstick in Craving
Happy Presidents’ Day! I am enjoying a relaxing day off today. I just have plans to cross items off my to-do list like laundry, grocery shopping, weekly meal prep, and SALE SHOPPING! Ya’ll I have seen some great sales come across my email! The sales seem to be a mix of discounts on winter and spring, so you are bound to find whatever you are looking for!! I’m planning to look at some of the new spring clothes and shoes for sure, and probably the coat sales for the winter side. I listed a few of my favorite sales, and some of my favorite sale finds so far at the end of this post.
Last night, we had a fabulous time at Uchi! We dined on some delicious food and wine. I decided to share what I wore on my Valentine’s Day date for today’s outfit. Our eyes are always bigger than our stomachs when we go to Uchi, so I wanted something comfy but still cute with a date night vibe. Hello my leather leggings! Ya’ll these things are so darn comfy!! They feel like my regular lounge around the house leggings, but the leather coating gives a chic and sexy look to everyone else. I also added this flowy henley blouse. The black keeps this look chic, but the flowy part keeps it comfy. I wanted to add a little color, so I paired with my new pink tassel earrings and my pink clutch. I love how these leggings look with my Steve Madden heels. I wear these shoes on a weekly basis now to work. They are fully broken in and quite comfy. They are on sale right now, so I am considering buying a black pair. You can never have too many comfy black pumps!
I hope ya’ll had a great Valentine’s Day too! Now let’s get sale shopping!! I’m hoping to find this pair of shoes on sale today, but no luck so far! Plus, there is a multi-season staple trench coat on sale too. Scroll through my favorite picks at the bottom of this post, I think it’s on the second page. Happy Sale Shopping!
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PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALES!
NORDSTROM – Up to 40% off Clearance
POTTERY BARN – 20% off with code FRIENDS
LOFT – 40% off Select Styles
MACY’S – Extra 20% off with code PRES
MADEWELL – Extra 30% off Sale with code XOXOMW
TARGET – 25% off clothes & shoes with code PRES
KATE SPADE – 25% off sale with code SPOTON
LORD & TAYLOR – 20% off almost everything with code PRESIDENT
BANANA REPUBLIC – 40% off with code BRFIT
A Few of My Favorite Sale Picks
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Casual Valentine’s Date
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HALOGEN Leather Jacket [SIMILAR] | ELLISON Vanilla Top | JBRAND Super Skinny Jeans [SIMILAR & ON SALE] | CORSO COMO Geneva Riding Boots | GIGI NY All in One Bag | BAUBLEBAR Aretha Earrings, Slim Hinge Bangle | WANDERLUST XL Split Screw Bangle | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Faux | JULEP Nails in Shari
Happy Friday Friends! I’m closing out the week with a more casual date night outfit for Valentine’s Day. I wanted to keep the look a little festive and somewhat dressy, but still have that casual vibe to it. I immediately pulled for my dark plum denim. These jeans are super comfy because they have lots of stretch! I own lots of neutral tops, so I like having these colored jeans around to pair with them. It is a fun way to add some color to your look. Since I wanted this a little bit dressy for Valentine’s Day, I decided to go with my tie neck blouse. I love these blouses because I feel like they can take any outfit up a notch. With a tie neck blouse, you don’t really need a necklace. I like to use this opportunity to pull out a fun pair of earrings like these fringe ones from Baublebar. I also tossed on a couple simple gold bangles. This outfit would look really cute with a pair of black or nude heels, but I opted for my black riding boots. I wanted to keep the look a bit more casual than heels. February is probably the only month in Texas where I feel like it is actually winter, so I also added in my leather jacket. I like that the outfit will stand alone without the leather jacket too. Places definitely tend to keep it warm and toasty inside when the temps dip below 50, so I will most likely end up taking off the jacket eventually. If you plan on dressing up a bit more, check out my post from Monday which includes some dress ideas all under $100! Have a great weekend and thanks for swinging by the blog this week!
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