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Date Night Dress

January 18, 2017August 18, 2017Leave a comment

It is hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! We have a lot of holidays in February so we actually moved our Valentine’s to August. I still want to bring you a look perfect for the occasion, however! We will be celebrating our Anniversary that week, so whatever your occasion, I have the perfect date night dress for you.

This dress is not maternity, but it does have some stretch to it. The material is thick, so I feel like it’s easier to wear than some other form fitting dresses I have tried. I just can’t get comfortable in those slinky ones knowing that all my lumps and bumps are on display haha! I think the high neckline, knee length, and long sleeves in combo with the thicker fabric make this super comfortable! The side panels are made of a stretchy sheer material, just FYI. I didn’t realize that when I ordered the dress. I just wore a black slip under it, though, and it filled in well. Now I think the sheer panels give it a little more stretching power for my steadily growing belly haha 🙂

My favorite part, of course, is the lace on the bottom. It adds such a feminine touch. I paired it with these red bow heels that are definitely making a statement! They are still in stock in smaller sizes. If they don’t have your size, check out these. I’m crushing hard on them and I think they would look amazing with this dress!

Have you started making plans? I’d love to hear any fun date ideas you have! XO

My Winter Survival Outfit

January 4, 2017August 18, 2017Leave a comment

Happy New Year! Wow, that came fast! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and I wish you all the joy in the world this coming year. I love the motivation and excitement that surrounds this time. I wish I could find a way to bottle it up and have it all year long! Instead, I usually get back into the routine of things and realize it is still winter, but there aren’t any thrilling plans to help me forget how cold it is haha. So, today I thought I would share my winter survival outfit!

We have way more snow than usual right now, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. In fact, I was just told we may wake up to 8-10 more inches! I like to be warm, dry, and cozy so traipsing around in feet of snow isn’t really my thing. I put together this outfit to at least take warm and cozy around with me! This top is one of my new favorites because the built in choker makes it unique, and the long sleeves, length, and fit make it so comfy. Plus, it is only $13 so you can’t beat that!

I paired it with my Blanqi leggings because I wear them almost every day and I can’t convince myself to stop haha. They are the best leggings I have ever owned! My striped bag is from Seaport Stitches. I don’t leave home without it! Mainly because it carries all my snacks 🙂 and it looks good doing it.

I threw on some boots to keep the snow out and of course a big chunky sweater. They help to break up my head to toe black spandex thing I usually rock around the house, and instead make me look more acceptable in public. Or so I like to think!

Hope you are enjoying the winter, and if not, hope you can put together a winter survival outfit to help you make it through! Thank you for a great year and all the support XO

A Top for Twirls

December 7, 2016August 18, 2017Leave a comment

If you haven’t noticed already, I’m bringing a lot more red into my wardrobe this holiday season. It’s such a festive color and I match my poinsettias haha

This top is not maternity, but I love how flowy it is. It is great for any body type! The best part is definitely the sleeves. I love how they flare! My daughter likes to borrow it and practice her twirls 🙂

This top is not only comfy and cute, but it also comes in black and it’s on major sale! The back has a cute tie that adds a nice feminine touch.

We finally got our first real snow today so we are inside with the fire on and sipping hot cocoa. I secretly hoped it would stay fall all the way through winter, but the forecast seems to have different ideas! Maybe I’ll give in and make a snowman of the days haha XO

Lady in Red

November 28, 2016August 18, 20173 Comments

Haha I didn’t know what to title this one. All that kept coming to my head were songs about red dresses 😀 Ha so we will just go with it!

On that note, this red dress is the best ever! It is thick enough to wear without layering, the color is perfect, and the material moves so well. Also, it is like wearing a giant blanket! I love having something that is so easy to throw on, comfortable, and looks good.

I often wear this dress on its own, but here I paired it with a jacket. One of my favorite parts of it is the asymmetrical hemline. I love how it is longer on the sides. I wear it with boots a lot, and I also love how it looks with heels!

In celebration of cyber Monday, SheIn is offering a free gift for every purchase made tomorrow. I have loved everything I’ve ordered! Make sure you double check sizing.

I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving with the people you love most! XO

Hello Fall

October 18, 2016Leave a comment

You know I’m a summer girl, but this year something about the seasons changing has me more excited than usual. I can’t quite nail down what it is, but I’m a fan of fall right now. Could be the amazing colors, the cooler weather (therefore, comfy sweaters and boots) the delicious food, I could go on. I guess I do know why it’s so great! I have already started making hot wassail and planning all kinds of decorative sugar cookies. Hello fall!

One of the exciting parts of fall is definitely the style options! I love this top from Shein because the color is amazing! It’s on sale for $17, which is awesome! I also love the little detail on the sleeves. Unique pieces add so much to the personality of your outfit, and this one does just that!

My darling friend Corrie Butler took these photos of my friend Suzy and I. I love how the light was captured! I adore both of these babes 🙂

K let’s chat about our jewelry for a sec. How amazing is this necklace?! SOO cool! It is from RUS Turquoise. I’ve always had a thing for turquoise. My grandma wore it all the time and I remember crushing on it while growing up. It’s so unique and beautiful. I can’t get enough!

What are your favorite things about fall? I’d love to hear! Hope you have an amazing week 🙂 XO

Braving Bibs

October 4, 2016August 18, 2017Leave a comment

For the most part, when it comes to my style, I’m not always that brave. Every once in a while I throw something crazy in there, but for the most part, I keep it safe. I have been watching the overall trends going on for the last bit, and I actually think they are darling on most people. I have even tried to convince my daughter to embrace them. She has a fashionable mind of her own, though haha 🙂

When I found these bibs on SheIn I decided to take the plunge. Most of myself is glad I did, even though I’m not yet brave enough to wear them all the time. They are fun to switch things up!

I kept the rest of the look simple, with basic black for my top, booties, and accessories. I rarely wear my hair all the way up, but since I was already getting crazy ha I thought, “Why not!”

I found SO many darling things on SheIn! I’m excited to shop there again. Check it out. They are having a killer sale right now! Make sure you check sizing really well, though!

How do you feel about braving bibs? I’d love to know your thoughts, and if you have a favorite pair! Hope you are having a wonderful start to your week 🙂 XO