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Cute and Affordable Chelsea Boots | Just Fab

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been a fan of Chelsea boots for years, in fact here is a post from three years ago about them. I think they’re super cute, and THE BEST PART? I can slip them! No lacing or buckling is required and when I’m rushing out the door or want to run outside with my kids, I can do so easily. I’m not alone here, am I?

Vernetta Chelsea Boots

I needed to spend a credit with Just Fab which I’ve been upfront about my thoughts: “It’s sometimes a love/hate. The shoes are SO cute, my favorites are the boots, and I typically have great luck with fit and comfort. I set up reminders on my phone, and *almost* always remember to skip the month, so I end up purchasing only about 4 times each year. I do get frustrated when I have a credit for months I forget to skip and get charged (valued at $39) and can’t use it towards more expensive items or use it for a less expensive item. I have noticed lately that the shoes I like are either $10 more or less than that value. I won’t sugarcoat it, that is annoying.

UPDATE: I love these boots so much. However, they did get a scrap that peeled off a small 1/2 inch spot with pretty minimal wear. Great boots, go with everything, but that is something worth noting.

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COPY MY STYLE | WEDDING GUEST DRESS, HAIR, AND MAKEUP

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending an engagement party that was aaaaactually a SURPRISE WEDDNG for one of my dearest friends, my Littleton, my sorority sister and “little”. I love an excuse to dress up and drink bubbly while hanging onto a hunk of candy (hubster), so today I wanted to share my details with you today.

THE DRESS

I am so thankful for my daughter (she is 9 but legit has better style than most adults and puts together things I would have never thought of) and one of my other best friends who I trust to tell me “Girl, no” or, for this one “HELL YES!” which I appreciate endlessly.

I rarely order from ASOS, but I need to more often. It is priced similarly to H&M, and I like this dress as much as ones I have paid (or swooned over) from Nordstrom for quadruple the cost.

Shop the ASOS DESIGN halter neck pleated maxi dress in rust here.

THE MAKEUP

FUN FACT: I am obsessed with Hilary Duff. I am not one who would stand in line forever to meet a celeb or flip out if I touched one (I mean, if I touched JT I’m sure I might. I’d try to keep the chill but COMEON) but I love her. During quarantine and the summer months I’ve really embraced only a few dabs of concealer, a tiny bronzer because I’m super fair, and mascara, but the handful of times I’ve worn a full-face it has been my copycat of this Hilary Duff Vanity Fair makeup tutorial. I don’t have all of the products, but my makeup collection is large enough that I have something similar and make it work.

My FAVORITE Lip Liner! Seriously, buy it. I have had it for years and it’s a stub now and still going strong. It works with any nude or pinky nude lipstick. THE BEST.

THE HAIR

I curled all of my hair with a Nume wand and let the curls set completely (hello Shirley Temple at the Rest Areas. oh well) and then add a little bit of my beloved Batiste Dry Styling Plumping Powder that gives me alllllllll the sexy volume! *Note: I didn’t like this when I had long hair but with my lob? LOVE! I also tip my head upside down and finger comb it so that the curls and volume look natural…I woke up like this, clearly.

Where is your go-to place for dresses for special events?

The gift because I love an excuse to curate a basket!

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Instagram Made Me Buy It | Lucy Avenue

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

When I’m scrolling Instagram I love seeing sponsored posts and ads because as a social media marketer, I find it interesting to see what is being targeted to me. I typically don’t click or buy things, but sometimes? Well, my fellow advertising pros are doing a great job. I found the online boutique Lucy Avenue thanks to Instagram targeted ads, and I have to share it with you.

I am a fan of Dottie Couture, and this has a lot of similar prices and styles, with a bigger focus on dresses. I got a dress that I wore to Hailey’s first communion and confirmation, and a dress that I am loving for summer.

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Georgia Plaid Dress in Navy

This dress is a relaxed fit, and it swallowed me a bit, but I love it belted at the waist and styled with a hat. It is very good quality fabric and fully lined. It is effortless and classic.

Katelyn Textured Dress in Blush

This dress is delicate and dainty perfection. It has precious details and is fully lined.

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Do you have any “Instagram made me” stories? If so, please share in a comment! Have a wonderful week. XX

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Pom-Pom Sweater Trend

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been seeing the pom-pom sweater tread on Instagram for the past year and I finally jumped on the bandwagon after I had a Just Fab credit that I wanted to use.

Pom-Pom Sweater by Just Fab

I am a big fan of shoes (boots especially) from Just Fab but this is the first time ordering any clothing and I was pretty nervous. I purchase affordable, but if the quality isn’t there or it looks and feels cheap, I won’t wear it. I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality! I will now be sure to check out the clothing when I have a Just Fab credit (I usually am good about skipping the months, but I forget about twice a year). The sweater I got is sold out but I found a lot of similar ones that I will link.

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Have you tried this trend? Where is your favorite place to shop for sweaters? Let me know in a comment below!

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NADINE WEST UNBOXING |AFFORDABLE STYLE SUBSCRIPTION

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

If you celebrate, I hope that you had a wonderful Easter with your loved ones!  I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for well over a year now on my blog (read the posts here). Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does It Work?

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Discount Code

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

What Did I Get?

I got a few floral pieces, sunglasses, and shorts that I will not be keeping. I got a gorgeous bright blue, super fitted midi dress that I think will be fun in the summer with a cute denim jacket on the top. I also got a pair of muted coral color pants and a long necklace. 

What Did I Like? What Missed the Mark?

I sent back the louder floral prints because I prefer more neutrals, and for prints, I prefer stripes or polka dots. The sunglasses felt cheap, and too light, which is unfortunate because I’ve found sunglasses that I love at Walmart, so it isn’t because I am a sunglasses snob. I also got a pair of shorts that are cute but not a color that flatters my skin. I love the bright blue dress and think it’ll be fun to dress up and down in the summer. The pants are a style I love for smart casual work or networking events, and while they are a fabric that wrinkles too easily for my liking, they were able to be steamed in just a couple of minutes. I love the necklace, and it’s a great way to dress up a basic tee.

Final Thoughts

I love getting my Nadine West box each month! Most months I get a few things that I love, but I do wish that there was a simple form to update style preferences or check-in each month to see what I’d like to find in my box. I hope that I will continue to get neutral pieces that fit my style and delicate jewelry that works with my sense of style. I would love to see some simple maxi dresses for spring, too. I would rather receive two or three nicer items than a lot of pieces that aren’t as nice of quality.

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Have a wonderful rest of your week! I’ve missed posting on Wednesdays, but I am so glad to be here with you once each week. Thank you for reading! xx

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STICKY BRA REVIEW | BRAS FOR BACKLESS SHIRTS | BRAS FOR LOW CUT SHIRTS

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Hi there! Happy Monday! And, more importantly, Happy Christmas Eve if you celebrate!

We are a week away from NYE and if you’re like me, you get the perfect outfit for occasions like this and then at the last minute realize that your bra awkwardly shows. Not cute. So, this year I wanted to share a review for a sticky bra that you can order on Amazon for less than $15. I realize that this post may not be needed if you have a very small chest, and may not work if you have a very large chest, but if you’re at that in between size like I am, this post is for you. *Note: With clothing, there have been many times when I’d prefer to have a very flat chest and others where I could use some more volume…We always want what we don’t have, right?  If you do have a smaller or larger chest, you may still want to check out the Amazon reviews, because many women in all bra sizes have left helpful reviews.

 

 

 

Invisible Adhesive Bra 2 Pack 

If you search “sticky bra” on Amazon you’ll get a LOT of results, and I have tried several and honestly have had very similar results. My favorite bras are the ones that have the drawstring or lace-up style so I can somewhat adjust how much cleavage I would like. I have come to love this particular set because they come with two, the pack I ordered came with nude and black, and the adhesive is VERY sticky. Does it feel completely secure like an underwire bra? No, but I do feel covered, comfortable, and confident wearing clothing that is backless or a more low cut. Some sticky bras have little quarter sized circles for your nipples, but this particular bra does not, so I like to wear nipple petals like these because the idea of ripping this off at the end of the day without some nipple protection makes me shudder. Overall, completely worth trying a few out for the price.

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Have you tried these? What do you think? What is your favorite backless bra? What if your favorite bra ever? What if your favorite bra for low-cut tops? Have a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for reading, today and always! xx

 

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DE-WRINKLE YOUR CLOTHES FAST! | WITHOUT AN IRON | Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a great day!

I have never linked wrinkled clothing, and as I’ve gotten older I find that I notice it immediately on others, but I get that the idea of whipping out an ironing board is less than ideal for most of us with our busier-than-ever schedules. In fact, I only own a tiny tabletop iron (mom, it’s alright! Breathe! I am OKAY) because I am #TeamSteam and only use a steamer for our de-wrinkling needs. I also am a fan of the “toss it in the dryer” method, but sometimes you need a little more than that. So, today I want to share a product that I use several times a week and swear by! Also, it’s PERFECT to straighten up your clothes on-the-go if you’re sitting at a desk all day but then have to look nice end-of-day for a cocktail hour or if you’re in the carpool line for hours but then need to hit the PTO meeting.

 

 

What It Is

They call it “your new iron” which I’ll admit makes me laugh but it seriously is my preferred version of ironing! Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus is an easy-to-use wrinkle spray that reduces wrinkles and helps keep your clothes looking neat without the hassle of ironing. It can be used as an odor eliminator, fabric refresher, static remover, ironing aid, and is great for travel!

Why I Love It

When it’s a collared dress shirt or a dressier item, I usually mentally note that I have to steam before wear, but about 80% of my closest is items that I want to look smooth and wrinkle-free but doesn’t need to be extra crisp. I pull out the clothing I want to wear the night before (amazing “hack” that keeps me from trying to grab a sweatshirt and leggings every day) and I will spray the clothing with Downy Wrinkle Release Plus and then start in the center and use flat hands to smooth it out and lightly tug the edges. It smells fresh and clean, saves me tons of time, and I never look like the clothing was just yanked out of a mountain of laundry I have yet to fold (even if it has!).

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WHAT SHOES TO WEAR WITH PAPER BAG WAIST PANTS

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a great weekend : ) Our weekends are once again filling up with soccer game and other activities with our kids, but I am trying to hang onto the last bits of summer while I can. I have been wearing an amazing pair of paper bag pants lately dressed up, dressed down, and even just hanging at home, so I wanted to share with you how I style them with different shoes for three very different looks.

 

 

What Are Paper Bag Wasit Pants?

Paper bag waist pants are high waisted, gathered or cinched at the top, and often have a sash style belt.

What Shoes To Wear With Paper Bag Pants?

With paper bag pants, much like trousers, women tend to stick to a plain black flat or basic black pump, and while that is completely appropriate and chic, it is really limiting the diversity of the paper bag pants! I like pairing my paper bag waist trousers with sandals, loafers, strappy nude heels, flats, and even sneaker!

 

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Paper Bag Waist Pants

Target Loafers (Similar to the Gucci Loafer)

Just Fab Pearl Sandals (sold out!) Similar Pair from Target

Nike Flex RN 7 Sneaker

Do you have any paper bag waist trousers yet? If not, PLEASE DO! They are incredibly comfortable (legit, they’re like pajama pants!) and look effortless chic dressed for work or for play!

Have a wonderful start to your week! I’ll talk to you on Wednesday! xx

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PINK BLUSH CLOTHING | *NOT* JUST MATERNITY WEAR

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a fantastic weekend! I have seen fellow bloggers and YouTubers share adorable outfits and shopping hauls from Pink Blush Maternity, but because I am done having kids I didn’t consider checking out their website until my friend, Kristen (see her blog here), told me that they have non-maternity clothes, too (shop those here). I am now excited to be a PinkBlush collaborator, and while this post is not sponsored, I was sent this outfits for review purposes, but as always all opinions are my own. Also, I am NOT pregnant! Just throwing that out there ; ) You can definitely shop PinkBlush for before, during, or after pregnancy.

 

 

About PinkBlush Maternity

Versatility is key in the land of motherhood and PinkBlush has made it easier than ever to create a staple wardrobe with styles that can be worn during pregnancy into motherhood and beyond. PinkBlush strives to provide the highest quality of a product as well as service. Enjoy free shipping as well as easy exchanges when you purchase from PinkBlush. Plus when it comes to your order, customer care is there to accommodate you.

Navy Blue Striped Ruffle-Hem Sleeveless Dress

A sleeveless, hi-low midi dress featuring a textured, striped print ruffle trim on the hemline, a cinched elastic waistline, and rounded neckline. The bust is double lined to prevent sheerness. This style was created to be worn before, during, and after pregnancy.

I picked this dress because I love navy blue, and I love the hi-low hemline because it keeps me modest while running around with my Little Loves, but is still stylish. I am a big fan of dresses like this because they can be worn to appointments, playdates, casual date nights, brunches, church, and looks great with heels or flats. I love to toss a jacket over my shoulders in the mornings or evenings when it is cool, and the light blue and white striped hem gives this dress a little something extra, and I love the nautical, summery touch.

Black Sleeveless Hi-Low Ruffle Trim Maxi Dress

A sleeveless maxi dress featuring a hi-low hemline, ruffle trim, a cinched elastic waist, and a waist tie. The top is double lined to prevent sheerness. This style was created to be worn before, during, and after pregnancy.

I am a neutral girl and I didn’t own a black maxi dress, so this option was a great pick. I really love the ruffle hem because it keeps this simple dress from being boring, and makes the dress more breathable. The ruffle hem also shows a bit of skin, and you can show off your shoes. This dress is simple enough that it can be dressed up or down, and it looks really cute with a jean jacket.

 

Have you ever tried PinkBlush Maternity? Did you know PinkBlush has clothing that is not maternity clothing? What do you think of the dresses I picked? What would you pick? Let me know in the comments! xx

 

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NADINE WEST | AFFORDABLE OUTFIT STYLING BOX

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday! And, if you’re in the U.S.A, Happy 4th of July!

I hope that you are having a great week : ) I have shared my outfits from Nadine West before on my blog (read the posts here) I have been wearing some items from my last several boxes a lot lately, so I was so excited to receive a new box in the mail from them. Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

 

 

 

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does It Work?

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Discount Code

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

What Did I Get?

This month I received a gold layered bar necklace with raw crystals in white and turquoise, a pair of large diamond-shaped gold earrings, a navy skater dress, a long pink maxi skirt, and a burgundy open faced cardigan.

My Outfits

 

Did I Keep It?

THANK YOU Nadine West! I absolutely loved this box and feel like my opinions on past boxes was heard. I loved this box! The necklace with raw crystals is gorgeous and very much my style! I love how it has the layered necklace look, the bar necklace style, and the raw crystal style all in one gorgeous piece. The earrings look beautiful, but as soon as I put them on I realized they were very heavy and I could hear my mother in my head warning me against wearing heavy dangly earrings, so I will wear these for videos and pictures only. The navy skater dress is super comfortable and flattering on but is very short! I will wear the dress with a pair of bike shorts under it. The pink maxi skirt is really long, but you can wear it high waisted and/or fold the top over so it would suit a variety of heights. The one complaint I have about the maxi skirt is that it is VERY thin material, so I will need to wear a seamless thong with it or no-show undies. The burgundy cardigan is long, soft, stretchy, and comfortable! I love this now when I am chilly in the summer, and I know I will be wearing this all the time in the fall and winter as a perfect third piece.

Final Thoughts

I love getting my Nadine West box each month! Each month I get a few things that I love, but I do wish that there was a simple form to update style preferences or check-in each month to see what I’d like to find in my box. I have been liking my boxes more and more lately, which I am pleased with.

 

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

 

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