My Minimalist Makeup Routine

August 2016

Wahoo! Today is my FIRST ever beauty post! I have been hesitant to venture into the beauty realm of the blog world for a number of reasons (which I’ll share in this post, fear not!), but after giving a number of Juice Beauty products a try starting in March (from lotion to night cream and lipstick to loose powder – this stuff is wonderful, trust me), I am finally ready and feeling really good about sharing my makeup routine with y’all! You may have seen Juice Beauty products at Whole Foods or ULTA, they’re known for being a vegan skincare and makeup line, madde with certified organic ingredients… and I love that about them, too!! Take a look at my step-by-step routine and get the scoop on all my skincare and makeup favorites!
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A big thank you to Juice Beauty for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Olive Dress

August 2016

Hello there! How’s your week going? I am currently writing this from my favorite coffeehouse… sitting in a cinnamon bun food coma and feeling half guilty (…I am 6 weeks away from the wedding, right? *insert monkey emoji covering its eyes here*) and told myself I’d “be good” to my body and try to eat cleaner leading up to the big day… but alas, they ran out of breakfast tacos (…because that’s better for me, right? 😉 ) sooo… the cinnamon bun it was! Oh well, I can start at lunchtime, I guess…ha!

I posted this outfit on my Instagram feed last night and I had so many people ask about this dress! Thus, forgive the iPhone photography (I left my memory card at home when we went out to shoot this look..oops!) buuut here it is in blog post form – and PS. my dress & shoes are both on S A L E for just a few days more during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

dress- LEITH / shoes – VINCE CAMUTO / sunglasses – PRADA / handbag – GIGI NEW YORK / ring – KENDRA SCOTT

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Simple Summer Outfit In NY&C Soho Denim

July 2016

Hello! How’s your week going? We’re inching our way to the weekend and I am SO ready! This week has been non-stop (…hey, what’s new, right?) so I am counting down the minutes to Friday at 5pm! Definitely in need of a cocktail and to step away from my computer and into some fabulous jeans and heels… doesn’t that sound nice? 😉 Speaking of, today’s blog post is all about gorgeous denim that makes you look and feel ahh-mazing! (Nice transition, eh eh! 😉 )…And the best part? The denim I’m sporting are from the new Jennifer Hudson (ya know, J-Hud) Soho Denim Collection for New York & Company and I am 110% on board! Ps. I’m not even kidding when I tell you I am listening to the Dreamgirls soundtrack as I write this post (yep, totally went there…the musical theater nerd in me had to!).

JEANS c.o. (on sale for half off!!) / SHOES c.o. (on sale for half off!)/ HANDBAG c.o. (also on sale for half off, whaaa!) / TANK TOP / SUNGLASSES

A big thank you to New York & Company and Shopping Links for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Little White Embroidered Dress

July 2016

I know I say this about every post…but y’all, I am reaaaally excited about this one! For starters, I do realize that it’s 100 degrees and I’ve been in fall fashion mode with the big Nsale this past week and a half – so, it’s definitely nice to take a breather and feature an outfit that we can wear right now! Second, I am thrilled to partner with Abercrombie & Fitch to talk about their new arrivals…this dress being one of them! One of my best friends worked as a copywriter for A&F after college and really loved her time there (she gave me a tour of the “campus” when I went up to Ohio to visit her one winter, it was pretty cool!)…not to mention the hand-me-downs she gave me were THE cutest ever (it literally felt like Christmas when she would say, “Hey Liv, I’ve got some clothes to give away…want to go through my closet?” That moment = always a good one. Needless to say, I sort of fangirl’d a bit when A&F reached out! It was tough to narrow down what I wanted to feature, but this pretty off-white dress really stood out – I love the classy yet boho vibe and the versatility of the neckline, you’ll see me wear it as an off-shoulder dress in this post, too. So, now that I’ve gone full-dork and explained my love for A&F (but let’s be honest…do you expect any less from me? Ha!), let’s get to this look! 😉

dress – ABERCROMBIE & FITCH / shoes – SEYCHELLES / clutch – GIGI NEW YORK / sunglasses – RAY-BAN / necklace – similar BP / ring – KENDRA SCOTT / watch – similar NORDSTROM

A big thank you to Abercrombie & Fitch for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Instagram Roundup!

July 2016

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still in full swing and although a ton of items have sold out, there are still a LOT of fabulous pieces available! I’ve been sporting quite a few of my favorite finds on my Instagram feed lately, and I’m excited to compile it all together in this post and share what else you should scoop up while these savings last! I know I’ve been posting a TON about this sale, but seriously…these beautiful fall staples at such crazy low prices? Unheard of! I’m just reaaaally excited about it if you can’t tell! 😉

Let’s get down to it, y’all! Keep reading to see how I’m styling more NSale pieces..

Weekend Wear: Neutrals (And A Giveaway!)

July 2016

Hey there gals! Hope your weekend is off to a lovely start! Hooray for sleeping in…yay!! 😉 I am excited about today’s post because I’m sharing some more fall fashion inspiration (still at major sale prices from the Nsale, wahoo!) AND partnering with one of my very favorite watch brands – CLUSE Watches to feature a pretty gold watch that is the perfect staple accessory to wear day or night, throughout every season. (Ps. Head over to my Instagram account and enter to win a CLUSE watch of your own! I’ll be posting that at 9:30am CST!). You’ve likely seen their watches all over Instagram and sold at Urban Outfitters – they’re the cutest (and such amazing prices!). read more

jacket – NORDSTROM (on sale!!) / tee – LUSH CLOTHING (on sale!!) / jeans – TOPSHOP (order one size up, they run small) / shoes – STEVE MADDEN / necklace – similar BP / watch – CLUSE / sunglasses – PRADA (pricey but SO worth it!!) / handbag – BRAHMIN

A big thank you to CLUSE for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Public Access!

July 2016

Happy Friday sweet friends!! True story: I woke up at 4:30am to finish this maaaajor sale roundup and y’all…items I had chosen to feature last night were already SOLD OUT this morning…so if there’s one piece of advice, it’s grab what you want and quick because these deals are clearly too good to miss out on!! So – that said, keeping it short and sweet today and letting y’all take it from here to enjoy the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale public access portion! (Which means everyone can officially shop the sale, not just Nords cardholders!). Ps. I literally scoured through 21 pages worth of clothing/accessories/shoes, etc. and pulled the best of the best…so now you can just peruse my page and pick your faves – tried to make it as easy as possible for y’all!

**Scroll over the images above and below & click to shop!!

In case this is your first time shopping the Anniversary Sale, the “Nsale” happens once a year where NEW fall fashion items are on major sale for a limited time only! I know what you’re thinking, “it’s 100 degrees in my city and I am shopping for sweaters/boots?!” And my answer? YES! Time to scoop up those fall staples (ankle booties, over the knee boots – Tory Burch on super sale!! – tops for layering, Christmas gifts like the yummiest candles, must-have handbags and AMAZING jackets for nearly half the price! I am 100% on board with this sale and how incredible the savings are (…if y’all can’t tell haha), so hopefully now you understand why it’s such a great time to invest in those key pieces for your fall wardrobe! (…And quite a few things that you can wear now, of course!!).

Happy shopping, loves! (Click here to shop the rest of the sale!). If you want to see how quite a few pieces look on me, I did a “mirror selfie” roundup a few days ago and am sharing a TON of awesome picks from the sale, so definitely take a look at this post!!

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SHOP HANDBAGS

SHOP TOPS

SHOP JACKETS

SHOP ACCESSORIES

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Must Have Shoes!

July 2016

Happy almost-Friday, ladies!! Tomorrow is the first day that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale goes public to non-card holders, so I wanted to be sure and spotlight one of my very favorite parts of the sale…the SHOES! From Tory Burch to Sam Edelman to Steve Madden, this sale has it ALL for crazy low prices – and it won’t last long (seriously, items have been selling out like crazy!!) so be sure to scoop up that perfect pair of OTK boots or ankle booties for fall…the popular sizes go first! If you’re not a card holder and want to wait until the sale is officially open to the public tomorrow, I recommend adding items to your cart now so that you can quickly checkout and ensure you get your favorite shoes tomorrow!

Take a look at some of the shoes I scooped up below and be sure to check my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Roundup post to see how I style a few pairs of shoes I can’t get enough of! Enjoy, gals!!
^^SO PRETTY & just $39! (Regularly $80). These BP Wedges come in black, too, are super comfy & fit TTS.
^^Big sucker for fringe booties (with dresses at a music festival or in the summer, and with skinny jeans and a plaid button up in the fall/winter) – LOVE these by Sam Edelman (3 color options: black, saddle or the ones I have above called “putty”). Now just $99, reg. $170!
^^If you don’t have a pair of lace-up heels in your closet, now is the time to scoop ’em up! 😉 Talk about shoes that make you feel incredible – these Sam Edelman heels (just $79, reg. $130) are SO GORGEOUS and make your legs look killer! I like them with jeans and this tunic top for a more dressed down casual look, or with this dress for a wedding or more formal date night…all about these!!

Hope y’all have taken advantage of these amazing sale deals at Nordstrom – I know I’ve been posting like a mad woman about this…but y’all know how much I love Nords aaaand when savings are this good, I have to share them!! Happy shopping and perhaps “treat yoself” to a new pair of kicks! See more of my favorites from the sale below and click here to shop the rest of the Anniversary Sale!

**Click the images below to shop!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Must-Have’s!

July 2016

Hello there! As y’all know, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (“early access”) is in full swing and there are SO MANY amazing deals right now! Right now, Nordstrom is pushing new fall fashion items at craaaazy discounted prices – but for a limited time only, so prices go back up soon! Thus, I did some serious shopping to showcase a ton of my very favorite pieces from the sale…shoes, sweaters, dresses, jackets…you name it, I’ve got you covered! 😉

SHOP DRESSES

SHOP JACKETS

SHOP TOPS & SWEATERS

SHOP HANDBAGS

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Feelin’ Peachy

July 2016

Hey there gals! How was your weekend? Blake and I were busy bees traveling home from Orlando the majority of the day yesterday and spent today playing catchup on laundry, dishes…ya know, all that fun stuff you get to escape when you’re on vacation! 😉 Needless to say, it’s back to reality for us! We had the best few days on our “theme park getaway” …which consisted of visiting the 4 main Disney World parks and then Universal Studios…sooo…basically we just acted like two big kids for the past week, and it was awesome! Mostly it’s just that I like to spend quality time with Blake, so it really doesn’t matter what we’re doing…so long as we’re not glued to our laptops or separately stressed out and running errands around town for work (y’all know me, I get stressed so easily!). I always feel like we come back from trips so much closer and more connected – it’s the best!!

dress – MISSGUIDED / shoes – SEYCHELLES / handbag – BRAHMIN / choker necklace – similar NORDSTROM (just $18!) / pendant necklace – KENDRA SCOTT / wrap bracelet – SHOPBOP / watch – similar NORDSTROM / sunglasses – RAY BAN

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