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Brickyard Buffalo Guest Editor

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018Leave a comment

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Hello my friends!

I’m SO excited about this! Brickyard Buffalo is a site I have loved for the last couple years. They bring in a new editor every week to pull some of their favorite shops together and offer amazing items at a killer discount! I’m honored to be the editor this week and to share some of the shops I love with you 🙂

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Here are the items I love featured this week:

The Chelsea Dress from Ivy City Co. I love this dress! It is so easy to wear and beautiful!
The Raven Romper. So perfect for summer!
The Hampton top. This fun top will easily dress up or down!
Little stripe bows from Little Ella Rae. These are some of my favorite every day bows for my girls!
Ever Iris Designs bow set. I can’t get enough of these darling little bows!
Cayman Stripe Coverup. Bring on summer!
Slouch Headwear beanies. There are few things cuter than a baby in a slouch beanie!
Harper House dress. I dare you to change out of this dress…so comfy!
The Classic Cap. Now I don’t have to borrow my husband’s hat 🙂 or wash my hair!
Flybird Apparel tees. Even though I have a lot of these and I always want more!
Twist adjustable chain necklace. I have both silver and gold in this chain and they are super versatile!
Ruffle Clad tee. When a top has a little extra flair added I just can’t resist!

I will be sharing more photos of these on my Instagram and Facebook this week so you can see them all in action! Make sure you act quickly if there are things that catch your eye because they may run out. I hope you love these as much as I do!

Have a beautiful week!

xo, Savanah

Actually a Dress

March 8, 2017August 15, 2017Leave a comment

As this belly grows bigger and bigger, it’s getting hard to find shirts that are long enough. This top is actually a dress technically, but I’m loving wearing it as a top with leggings. These leggings have been my best friend these last few months. I dare you try and take them from me! It’s not happening 🙂

I have been so grateful that it has been warming up lately. Considering it hailed most of the day today, though, I’d say the weather is still feeling a bit moody. I try and keep a jacket with me for those swings that sneak up on you. This jacket is fun and a little edgy!

For my makeup I decided to keep everything pretty neutral except my lip color. I like to add a little pop sometimes! I’m wearing Desert Sunset blush, IIID foundation, honey illuminator, eyeshadows sabrina, mama, oak, and trust all from HERE

Hope you are doing well! Have a beautiful week and be kind 🙂 XO

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

All you Need is a Light Jacket

December 28, 2016August 18, 2017Leave a comment

Christmas always comes and goes so quickly! It is a bit of a whirlwind. This year it was a chill whirlwind haha if there is such a thing. We just enjoyed each other’s company and played games. It was lovely! I hope you had a wonderful holiday as well!

We were blessed with a fairly warm fall this year compared to past years. This winter has had some beautiful days as well, even though right now it’s a bit on the snowy side. If you happen to live somewhere where all you need is a light jacket, I envy you a bit! This jacket still works for us snow people too, though. It’s light enough to still be able to wear a coat over outside, and classy enough to hit a nice dinner for date night!

I chose to pair it with a simple black dress, but I have also worn it with some skinnies and boots. It is so versatile and the little step detail in the front adds some structure and interest to any look.

This jacket also works with a growing belly 🙂

As always, I’d love to see your styles, so tag me on Instagram and show me! Hope you have a lovely week eating those leftovers and recovering from the excitement 🙂 XO

Welcoming a baby…

December 21, 20167 Comments

We finally hit the halfway mark in this pregnancy and I’m a little shocked at how fast it is going! Finding out the gender is definitely one of my favorite parts. Not just because of the gender, but also because the ultrasound is so special to see. I love seeing how everything is forming, down to the chambers in the heart. Listening to that sweet little heart beat while it pumps away is the most comforting thing. I crave that, as I have mourned the absence of it with many of my close friends and family. My heart always goes out to them.

Thankfully everything is looking great so far, and I couldn’t love this sweet babe any more! M and V have been casting their votes on gender for months, and it has been pretty split. That’s how Brian and I have felt also. We will take what we get and be so happy about it! So far all three of my pregnancies have been very different from each other so it’s hard to predict based on that. Doesn’t stop us from speculating though 🙂

Ok, enough lollygagging! Come end of April we are so excited to welcome a baby….

GIRL!

Yes, a house full of girls! I actually wrote about some of my feelings on being a “girl maker” not too long ago. If you want to read it go HERE

We decided for this reveal to just fully embrace the PINK! Even Brian haha! He grew up the only boy with four sisters so he is destined to be surrounded by girls forever. He is an amazing dad and the girls already battle for his lap space and attention, so I’m not sure how he will fit another one in there. I have faith he will figure it out 🙂 Just look how he juggles everything now!

P.S. He’s such a good sport for letting me dye his hair pink haha what a guy!

My talented friend Corrie Butler took these for us and she made it so fun! She just let us be our goofy selves and captured our chaos perfectly. She is wonderful!

We are so excited, and feel very blessed to have another sweet girl joining our family. I also feel so blessed to have your love and support! I have been humbled by your kind words. I’m just feeling grateful these days! Thank you for everything. 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

First Trimester Recap

November 20, 2016August 18, 20171 Comment

Hi! I just realized I haven’t posted to my site yet that I’m expecting. So, if you don’t follow along on Instagram or Facebook, surprise! I’m due in April, and couldn’t be more excited 🙂

I thought I would just fill you in on how the first trimester went, since I kept the pregnancy a secret through it. I know everyone has unique experiences, and I always love hearing about them! For me personally, the first trimester is always a bit rough. This time was not as bad as my first, but tougher than my second. I had a hard time keeping food down, and it was almost impossible to find foods that sounded appealing. I was super tired, and very emotional haha. Basically, a dream to be around! My poor family 🙂 I couldn’t make it through the day without at least a little nap. That part hasn’t gone away, but I’m feeling much better now! My favorite part of the first trimester is the excitement of finding out, and having your first ultrasound. It’s such a miracle! I am now feeling the babe kick, definitely showing, and I can finally eat again. We will find out the gender in a few weeks. I can’t wait!

For the next few months I will be sharing some maternity friendly looks, including this one from PinkBlush. This top can be worn without a bump too! It is the perfect length to pair with comfy leggings and boots this winter.

This is my first time being pregnant during winter, so I have been on the hunt for cute maternity clothes. There are SO many on PinkBlush, I have been shopping them a lot!

I’d love to hear your pregnancy experiences, and any recommendations you might have for maternity clothes! Thanks for all your love and support so far XO

Flowy Fall Maxi

November 8, 2016August 18, 2017Leave a comment

I love when the leaves are both on the trees and on the ground. It’s a small window, but I always appreciate it. I love driving down streets downtown with big, mature trees! It feels like a tunnel of amazing fall-ness 🙂

This dress from Make Me Chic also adds to the feeling of amazing fall-ness, because it is perfect for this weather! It is fully lined through the skirt, so it is warm enough for these cooler days, but still flowy and easy to wear. The olive color is one of my favorite colors to wear in the fall and winter! One of my favorite parts about it is that it can be dressed up for a formal holiday party, or worn more casually as well. I love a versatile piece that stands on it’s own!

I chose to pair it with simple gold jewelry here. I plan to dress it up with more jewelry and heels next time! I love how comfortable it is, yet looks so classy.

What are your favorite fall items? We are fully embracing the pumpkin everything and hot wassail! 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