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Bomber Jacket and Fun Sneakers

Bomber Jacket and Fun Sneakers

These sneakers insisted upon being added to my closet because I clicked on them one time and then I was served ads for these exact shoes over and over again for months. And you know what" I love them. It’s a...
beauty - 2024-10-24 07:45:52
Makeup Essentials for Family Photos

Makeup Essentials for Family Photos

One. Skip the full-coverage foundation, okay" Go for something medium, perhaps with a bit of radiance to it (aka not matte). I have loved Armani Luminous Silk Foundation for years and highly recommend it! Two. Don’t skip lipstick...
beauty - 2024-10-03 07:48:50
Leather Jackets (with faux leather options!)

Leather Jackets (with faux leather options!)

I wore my leather-like jacket to an event recently and was reminded of how dang perfect a leather/faux leather jacket can be with so many looks. Find a round up of different styles and options below! One. Two. Three. ...
beauty - 2024-10-01 07:44:37
What I’d buy for Fall with a $200 budget

What I’d buy for Fall with a $200 budget

I got a DM from someone recently asking what I would buy for fall with a $200 budget. So, I thought through what I thought I’d get the most wear out of in my closet and landed on the following items: Mesh flats $40 – these are...
beauty - 2024-09-13 08:00:22
Nail Colors I’ve Worn the Past Two Years

Nail Colors I’ve Worn the Past Two Years

OPI Lisbon Wants Moor – I love this delicate pink when polished in 3 coats. It looks great on its own but also really shines when chrome is added to the top! OPI Put it in Neutral – a semi-sheer neutral pink beige...
beauty - 2024-09-12 07:52:53
Fall Event Dresses

Fall Event Dresses

If you have any kind of formal event to go to this fall, check out these beautiful dress options below! One. Two. Three. Four (similar). Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Ten. Twelve. Fourteen. Sixteen. ...
beauty - 2024-09-04 08:10:15
Mesh Footwear

Mesh Footwear

I’m choosy about what trends I try and definitely wouldn’t define myself as someone with a “trendy†personal style. I stay pretty closely aligned with clothes that I feel are casual, polished, and simple. Color me shocked when I...
beauty - 2024-08-22 07:51:59
The Perfect Neutral Brown Eyeshadow

The Perfect Neutral Brown Eyeshadow

Nine times out of ten I will choose a cream eyeshadow for the base all over my eyelid, and add depth with a powder shadow in the crease. That routine is my everyday eye look. The depth in the crease helps define my eyes even with hooded lids....
beauty - 2024-08-07 07:43:22
The Oura Ring: is it worth it"

The Oura Ring: is it worth it"

I bought the Oura ring near the beginning of July and have worn it just about every single day since. I bought it because I wanted to better understand my sleep, was curious about some other data (see below), and wanted a wearable steps...
beauty - 2024-08-04 07:50:12
Pre-Fall Style

Pre-Fall Style

Just a few things I’ve got my eye on for fall! One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen, Sixteen, Seventeen, ...
beauty - 2024-08-02 07:49:33
Everything I Read in June and July

Everything I Read in June and July

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center – I thought this was cute! Very easy to plow through, especially knowing what was (likely) going to happen in the end. Predictable but I don’t say that negatively. It’s like serving yourself a slice...
beauty - 2024-08-01 07:53:49
Our Weekend in Lake Placid, New York

Our Weekend in Lake Placid, New York

My husband is the most dedicated and high achieving person I know. He loves a challenge and has a high level of self-discipline that enables him to do challenging things, whether it be aerospace engineering or a 40 mile trail run This...
beauty - 2024-07-25 07:47:07
In Memory of Grits

In Memory of Grits

I have some sad news to share. Grits passed away a couple weeks ago. We found out earlier this year that he had a few different diseases and that we likely only had a few months left with him. Learning of his diseases was...
beauty - 2024-07-15 07:42:43
It’s the middle of summer, how is your hair doing"

It’s the middle of summer, how is your hair doing"

Does your hair feel like straw" If you’re spending a lot of time outdoors, in and out of water (of any kind), it’s normal for that to take a toll on your hair. There are plenty of things you can do to prep your strands for swimming but...
beauty - 2024-07-13 07:47:14
Punchy Red or Red/Orange Nail Colors

Punchy Red or Red/Orange Nail Colors

I can’t quit the punchy and bright red nail colors this season! Have you worn this color on your nails before" I shared a few of my favorites below, but my go-to color has been On Collins Ave – a punchy orange-red that I have worn for months...
beauty - 2024-06-07 07:51:14
Everything I read in April & May

Everything I read in April & May

Okay, I needed to combine these months, forgive me! May is always a busy month with school wrapping up for the kids and my reading recap posts had to get pushed to the back burner temporarily! Despite being late, I have some great...
beauty - 2024-06-06 08:07:22
Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Are you attending a wedding this summer" I remember the phase of life when Justin and I had a few weddings to attend each year, but it’s been a little while since we’ve had one on the calendar! If you are attending one this summer, I...
beauty - 2024-06-02 07:51:55
Travel Must Haves: technology + gadgets

Travel Must Haves: technology + gadgets

It’s hard to believe that it was just about 2 short weeks ago that I traveled to Paris with Amanda and Jordan. It was such an incredible trip. The last international flight I took, excluding the bahamas in 2019, was when I was in...
beauty - 2024-05-10 07:42:57
Summer in Silver

Summer in Silver

Like usual, I’m typically resistant to new trends for a bit. . . until I dive in head first and never look back. The silver shoe/sandal trend hit me one day. I had been browsing around for a casual sandal and kept coming across the...
beauty - 2024-05-09 08:05:01
The Loewe Small Gate Bag

The Loewe Small Gate Bag

A few followers asked for a deeper dive into the bag I purchased recently, so this blog post will do just that. I recognize this is a luxury purchase, and this post exists to share a closer look at the bag should you be interested, but isn’t...
beauty - 2024-05-02 07:44:51
High Stretch Denim that I’m Into Lately

High Stretch Denim that I’m Into Lately

If you’re a high stretch + thin fabric denim gal, I’ve got a great brand for you to explore. I can’t remember why I ordered the Kut from the Kloth Meg Wide Leg but I’m glad I did. I had tried a pair of wide leg denim from another...
beauty - 2024-04-20 07:59:58
Everything I Read in March

Everything I Read in March

So, March was a slower reading month but I still finished a few books that I thoroughly enjoyed! The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah // I started this novel a few years ago. I had to set it aside because it was just so hard to read....
beauty - 2024-04-20 08:00:06
Shape-wear Shorts and Undergarment Layers

Shape-wear Shorts and Undergarment Layers

There are times when I appreciate some kind of shapewear under thinner dresses, or dresses that area bit more fitted. And there are other times when I just want a layer underneath a dress for comfort! I’ve tried some that are great and...
beauty - 2024-04-20 07:59:57
White Sneakers for Spring

White Sneakers for Spring

Sneakers are a go-to shoe, and with upcoming travel on my calendar, I wanted to make sure that I had a great pair of sneakers to go with a handful of outfits. I tend to lean towards more plain and white versions of sneakers, even though my...
beauty - 2024-04-20 08:00:05
Pretty Swim

Pretty Swim

We do a heavy amount of water activities in the summer, so I need a swimsuit that I feel great in and also can last through lake water, being washed, and plenty of chlorine. I have a handful of the swimsuits pictured above and can personally...
beauty - 2024-03-20 06:47:34
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