:: February Favorites ::

February is over and I'm here to share the things I was loving this past month! So, without further ado...


1. Bubba tumbler mug I have been making smoothies for breakfast and this cup is great because it holds my full smoothie and has a straw large enough to make drinking easier. I am going to change out the straw though HA because it's a rubber straw and I want to use a plastic one instead.

2. Vital Proteins!! I recently picked up the Vital Proteins Beauty Greens and have been adding it to my smoothies every morning. It is a blend of non-GMO Marine collagen peptides combined with organic greens to provide Vitamin A, hyaluronic acid, and probiotics to improve health of hair, skin and nails. I have noticed my nails are a bit stronger and hair smoother but am still waiting to see any effect to my skin health. More to come!

3. Smoothies! Obviously I couldn't talk about the first two items without sharing my smoothie recipe! I refer to it lovingly as the "Green Meanie" lol (Scream Queens reference, anyone?)

Ingredients
-handful of spinach
-1 medium banana
-1/2 cup of blueberries
-1/2 cup frozen pineapples
-1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop of Vital Proteins Beauty Greens

Instructions
Combine all ingredients into blender or preferred blending machine ( I used a NutriBullet)
Blend until smooth
Transfer to preferred cup

4. Cereal!! While roaming the grocery store at the beginning of the month there was an end-cap of Special K Almond & Vanilla cereal and for some reason I felt compelled to try it. When I was young I used to eat cereal every morning before school but eventually moved on but I am back on it! I eat a bowl while I get ready for work, Win tries to steal it too so it must be good. Needless to say I am going thru a TON of almond milk between smoothies and cereal :)

5. Spring Scented Candle! If you've read this blog for any length of time you know my addiction to products that contain rose ingredients so it was only natural that I tend to love candles scented with rose. I have been burning this candle since the beginning of February and really love it! It gives off and really soft scent and isn't too girly!!

6. BBG!! Y'all this program is HARD!! I was definitely inspired by Rachel Parcell's journey with BBG so I decided to give it a try and I LOVE it! She is totally correct that the Sweat app makes it easier to get thru the workouts day to day. I am not going to lie I only complete 2 laps per circuit each time thru because I don't want to get ripped and I don't need to see crazy results right away. I am trying to create a fitness routine that is realistic for me to incorporate into my life everyday and trying to complete 4 laps each circuit just isn't my thing. Even from week 1 to week 6 I can see results but I am not nearly as brave as Rach to share those pics just yet :)

7. Slides! This Spring's update to flats, slides are slowly taking over my shoe situation and below I've pulled together some of my current faves!

Shop Slides

What were you loving this month?

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:: Shopbop Sale Picks ::

The Shopbop sale is here any there is so much great stuff to get you ready for the new season! With this sale it's important to remember that the more you buy, the more you save. It's a nod to that saying, "you have to spend money to make money", right? Below are some of my favorites but be advised that there ARE some exclusions!

Shopbop Sale Picks

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:: Happy Valentine's Day- #throwback ::

::skirt/similar, tee/kate spade {similar}, coat/guess {similar}, heels/nine west {similar}, lip/stila "beso"::

 

 

Happy Valentine's Day!! As I said before, I love this day for all the fun girly details and not because I expect a day of romance from my sig (although, how nice!). I posted this outfit YEARS ago and it's still one of my favorite looks EVER! I am reposting as a dose of inspiration for your night out with your love bug orrrrrr for your Galentine's date!

 

 

Images by Nicollette

 

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:: Hearts & Flowers ::

::similar mug::

Now let me be clear about what I truly love about Valentine's day- all the girl gifts!! I do not expect anything from my husband in terms of a gift because that's not his style nor is it mine because I understand Valentine's day is more of a Hallmark  holiday. But I do love all the pretty, girly dresses, shoes, home décor so I am all in for this day!

 Below I've pulled together some of my favorite Valentine's day items!

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What are some of your favorite Valentine's Day gifts?

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:: Spring Ahead with Warby Parker ::

::warby parker::

 

One thing I don't showcase on my blog very often is the fact that I wear glasses most of the time. I am near sighted and I need glasses to work on my computer all day and driving at night but for blog shoots I don't need them so I forego wearing them. But Spring is coming and there is no better way to transition into the new season than with a brand new pair of eyeglasses!

 

::warby parker {puppy not included unfortunately}::

 



I LOVE the way a pair of glasses can change up a look and Warby Parker is one of my absolute favorite brands for eye glasses because they offer so many different styles, their at-home try on service is so fun, and uploading and ordering your prescription frames online is extremely easy! With Spring on the way, getting a new pair of frames to brighten up your face  is necessary and Warby Parker is the best place to do it! I've rounded up a few of my favorite new pairs from their Spring collection and how to style them for the new season!

 

::bell eye glasses::

 

 



::sweater/revolve, denim/express, white tee/nordstrom, loafers/nordstrom, necklace/gorjana, earrings/net-a-porter::

 

I love the soft color of these frames and they pair nicely with blush & gold!

 

::bell eye glasses::

 



::sweatshirt/saks fifth avenue, leggings/nordstrom, flats/anthropologie, backpack/nordstrom::

 

Spring is going to see a resurgence of bright, bold, saturated hues and clear frames compliment them perfectly.

 



 

::hyde eye glasses::

 

blouse/new york & co, skirt/nordstrom, slides/net-a-porter, lips/charlotte tilbury {nude kate}::



 

2018's Color of the Year is ultra violet but we'll ease into the bold hue this Spring with lavender touches and these glasses pair nicely! (pun intended)

 

 



::louise eye glasses::

 

::dress/nordstrom, flats/dsw, necklace/gorjana, bracelet/gorjana, watch/marc jacobs, polish/essie gel couture {off-duty style}::

 

 

Nothing is more chic than a black dress with metallic accents and these Louise frames are amazing! Whether work or play, this outfit will never go out of style. 

 

::warby parker::

 

 

Enjoy browsing all the new styles introduced in the Spring collection and if you order multiple pairs that's ok because the at-home try on service allows you to try on frames with your wardrobe so you know they'll all match! I'll definitely be giving a few of these frames a whirl!

 

Thank you to Warby Parker for asking me to help announce the launch of their Spring 2018 Collection!

 

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:: Save || Splurge ::

::ruffle sleeve top/zara {similar}, boyfriend denim/articles of society, heels/nordstrom::

We all know this game, right? You see something on Instagram or a Snap story you fall in love with it only to find out that it's way over your budget. Terrible. So, I thought I'd do a fun little save v splurge and who knows- maybe it'll help you with your Holiday shopping!

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Happy shopping!!

 

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:: Detail Review- Sequins, Sequins, & More Sequins ::

It's that time of year to pull together all the sparkle your wardrobe has to offer because it's party time! Since I saw the below picture of T. Swift I have been DYING to find a sequin, striped dress that didn't cost a small fortune and I found the perfect option at Gap!

::ashish dress & jacket::

 Below I have rounded up some of the best party dresses out there to help get you ready for all your holiday gatherings! And of course, accessories to pull it all together!

Shop Sequin Dresses

Finish the Look

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:: C&C Shopping Guide- Off the Shoulder Sweaters ::

::sweater/Nordstrom {similar}, sunnies/chanel {old-similar}, lips/stila::

 

I don't mean to be such a basic B here but I am in love with off-the-shoulder sweaters because they're so comfortable with all that extra room, which will come in handy during all those holiday meals (I'm looking at you Thanksgiving)! So, I wanted to pull together some of my favorite from this year so y'all are prepared!!

 

 

 



::grey tunic/zulily, waffle sweater/shopbop, pink eye lash sweater/revolve, cream sweater/revolve, grey ruffle sleeve sweater/shopbop::

 

 

Also- this weekend I'll be pulling together some new content for the blog!! My photographer and I both have hectic schedules so it's been hard to find time to shoot but don't worry, we'll figure it out!!

 

I wanted to thank those of you who reached out about my post regarding how I deal with my anxiety!! It's such a hard thing to talk about because anxiety is a silent disease people have to deal with everyday and while I don't suffer from long term anxiety, it's still important to have the conversation! Hopefully, my post could help at least one person!

 

 

Image by Nicollette

 

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Scallop Blush

::dress/tobi, shoes/kohl's, sunnies/chanel {super old- similar}, lips/too faced {peony}::

 

 

 

I am exhausted you guys! The wedding this past weekend was amazing and I can only imagine if I had had to go back to work on Monday vs Wednesday. Let's all take a second to appreciate a long week... yay!

 

We put in a patio toward the end of last summer and only had a few pieces of furniture to enjoy it last year. So naturally I just sit on it in my best Tobi dress and tend to my lipstick. Kidding!!!

 

 In like March I was frantically searching Amazon to find a good deal on patio furniture so my husband and I could enjoy our outdoor space. This set was an incredibly good price and pretty easy to assemble. I didn't do A LOT this year as far as other decor was concerned because we decided to put up a privacy fence so I went with a minimal look for now. We also picked up this table that doubles as a cooler which we have really loved. In addition to patio furniture, we also have a ping pong table in our garage and it's been really fun to pull that out on a nice night and get a little competitive. Of all the activities in the world, I am slightly better at ping pong because why not? One night this last weekend we did a little throw back and played beer pong.

 

I cannot believe it's already July, it's insane how quickly summer goes. I will save the whole basic "I can't wait for Fall" post until a little closer to that season but you guys already know where my head is. During the Zara sale I bought 4 sweaters and a pair of black skinnies soooooooo

 

How was your Independence day?

 

Images by Nicolette

 

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:: Lace & Dips with Tobi ::

::dress/ Tobi c/o, shoes/target, clutch/old- similar, lips/stila::

Wedding season is in full swing and it's always important to have a few good go-to looks on hand that can work for multiple occasions and that is why I love Tobi. I LOVE this dress because it's the right amount of sexy but the high mock choker collar keeps it from being too revealing.I recently wore this dress out in Atlantic City (oh, yea we went to Atlantic City) for one of my best friend's Hen party and being on the boardwalk it can get pretty humid but this dress was so  breathable! Definite score! One thing to remember when ordering from Tobi is the intended fit of the dress when choosing a size though to ensure the frock fits properly. I chose a bodycon dress (which you'll see soon!) and I probably should have gone up another size. But I have to say Tobi's choices are all so classic with a sexy spin so they're NEVER boring and you feel great no matter what you're wearing. 

On to our Atlantic City trip, I honestly don't even know how we choose the location for her Hen party but we were all so excited to go! I think we all had that Sex and the City episode in our heads where everything was fabulously tacky but to be honest it wasn't quite what Carrie Bradshaw sold us! But, we had the BEST time! The boardwalk was always so entertaining to walk and had some really fun shops and little restaurants and an amazing beach bar that had live music. We spent a lot of time at Bally's gambling (well the girls gambled and I was just emotional support), and some of the girls won pretty big which was so fun! We also ate here and had the best meal, I can see why Gordon Ramsey is so popular! Then we ended the night at Dusk nightclub where we had table service, I've never done that before and I loved it! The DJ was awesome there and played such a good mix of music! 

On our second day we woke up late (up 24 hours the day before takes a lot out of you) and headed back to Bally's for more gambling because the weather was a little too foggy to be out on the boardwalk. One of the girls found this AWESOME roof top bar where we grabbed some appetizers and the enjoyed the view of pretty much the entire city! Highly recommend grabbing at least one drink there!  Our waitress recommended Buddakan for dinner so we made a SUPER late reservation but the food was so good and the atmosphere was really good for the second night. We ended our evening at 3:30am after partying at Boogie Nights in the Tropicana, the music was so good because they are songs everyone knows and the crowd is so diverse!! We stayed way later than planned considering our flight was the next morning but we were having so much fun that we didn't want to leave! 

Overall, Atlantic City was a really good time! Would I go back? Probably not. The people weren't always the nicest (sorry, being from the Midwest gives me very high standards in this arena) and some areas got a little sketchy. I'd recommend sticking to the boardwalk for safety reasons because you can go from giant casinos to a bad neighborhood by just turning the wrong corner. I would have loved to back in Atlantic City's heyday, back before there were more states open to gambling. I always love being on the ocean so it was like Vegas with a beach, how could you NOT love that! 

Images by Nicollette (duh)

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:: Pink & Sparkle ::

::coat/old navy (on sale!), tunic & leggings/luelaroe, shoes/charming charlie {sold out- similar}, necklace/via wantable, bag/coach {old- similar}::

Can you believe Christmas is a week away??? One way I love to stay comfortable during all those trips from party to party is a tunic & legging look. Luelaroe has the softest leggings and the tunic is perfect to create a pulled together look with a little extra room for seconds! Luelaroe is great in that you can have a party, invite your girlfriends, shop and try on items from the comfort of your own home. I've linked the website above to schedule your own party, trust me the product is amazing. 

Can we talk about these Charming Charlie shoes? I absolutely love them, the website is sold out but I've seen my local store still has sizes left in black and red! I love a good, fancy heel on the Holidays! This week I will be posting some Holiday inspiration for you, because let's face it the Holidays are here and the festivities seemingly never end! 

Images by Nicollette

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