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The 15 Peasant Dresses You Need to See

I've gotta say, the peasant trend has come at a convenient time for me. Between pregnancy and now postpartum, it's safe to say if I'm not in leggings or biker shorts, I'm in some type of flowy dress. Plus, bump or no bump, I love the effortless look that a peasant dress can give. While my style isn't necessarily boho, I tend to seek out the peasant styles that have a simple, feminine touch, without too much fabric to get lost in. I'm sharing the 15 dresses you need to see within this style, from pricier options like this beautiful pink dress to a $30 Amazon midi that I own and really like. ...

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What She’d Love For Mother’s Day

With Mother's Day being just about a week away, I wanted to share a list of things I think all women in mother figure roles would appreciate - I know I would. Personally, I have this dog tag necklace on my wishlist, plus a couple smaller things I'm sharing in this post. From more budget-friendly gifts like this ribbed mug to one of my favorite skincare tools (that's on sale!) or personalized jewelry (I have and love this necklace for Geroge), there should be something for everyone on your list - or great inspo to send your guy. Happy early Mother's Day to everyone! ...

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Everything You Need for a Day By the Water

One of my favorite parts of warmer weather is getting to spend more time by the water. It's usually the pool or lake for us here in Dallas, but I'm also looking forward to some beach trips in the next year or two. I, of course, have a specific 'packing list' for days by the water, even if it's just heading to a friend's pool, and it looks something like this... ...

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8 Ways to Style a Coverup + Swimsuit

I'm someone who is always looking for items I can style again and again. Whether it be an investment piece or even something budget-friendly, the goal is to be able to style it more than once. And this couldn't be more true with my swim + cover-up situation. ...

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What You Need for a Spring Date Night

Austin and I are trying to take advantage of outdoor dining and the grandparents offering to babysit George so that we can get some dates in before Baby #2 arrives, and I've gotta say it feels really nice. The weather here in Dallas has been pretty perfect, and while I'm feeling the effects of the third trimester, I'm soaking up the date nights while I can. ...

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Top 10 Pieces on my Radar from the Shopbop Spring Style Event

The Shopbop Spring Style Event is here and it's a great time to stock up on spring and summer essentials. I always buy denim during this event (like these AGOLDE Denim Shorts and AGOLDE Jeans) and shoes. I'm sharing my list of must-haves below. Are you shopping the sale? Be sure to use code STYLE at checkout to save up to 25% off your order. ...

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Sephora Spring Savings Event 2021: What I Always Restock and What I’m Going to Try

The Sephora Spring Savings Event is officially here and as someone who loves products, this is a sale I always look forward to. It's the best time of the year to stock up on my beauty must-haves. Are you a Beauty Insider and want to shop the sale? (If you're not, you can sign up here.) Here's what you need to know: ...

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I Tested 30 Affordable Makeup Brushes. Here’s My Top 15.

A few months ago I got a DM asking if I could review and share a list of affordable makeup brushes. Specifically brushes under $20 that blend nice and  don't shed. I love a good challenge and was pretty excited to work on something like this. Makeup is something I've always enjoyed and it's been fun to test out over 30 brushes (yes, 30) and pull together a list of my top recommendations. The best part? They are all $20 or less. ...

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What’s In My Cart

I'm back with another 'What's In My Cart' series for you today, highlighting a few things I'm eyeing. I'm seeing a theme of natural glowy makeup and skincare, oversized sweatshirt, and spring shoes (which honestly I can't get enough of right now. So many good styles that I also rounded up here.). I also have this 3-piece 'maternity' sleep set in my cart which looks very comfy even with the bump. ...

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Luxe-Inspired Accessories

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like this year more than most is bringing us a lot of new styles when it comes to accessories. From padded bags and shoes to quilted designs and elevated sandals, I'm really loving what I'm seeing. ...

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