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Tips to Transitioning your Leather Jacket into Spring

Hey guys,

Sorry for the late post. I know I usually have a post up on Mondays, but I had such a busy weekend, I wasn’t able to finish. If you were following along on Instagram, then you might have known I had one of my biggest dreams come true when I got to attend an exclusive Spring Launch event with my idol Joanna Gaines from Fixer Upper this past weekend. I will share more details of our weekend later this week. Also, I have a really exciting feature tomorrow which I will share at the end of the post, but first I wanted to share this great everyday faux leather moto jacket for under $70 and tips on how you can transition your leather jacket into Spring!

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Leopard Coat + 3 Reasons Why Every Boss Babe Needs One

Happy Friday everyone! Who is excited about the weekend? I can’t wait because we have a fun girls weekend plus blogger event I am going to with one of my favorite blogger momma. More details at the end of the post so stay tuned, but today I wanted to share with you this gorgeous leopard coat and three reasons why every boss babe needs one in her closet. I wore this outfit for Valentine’s  date with my hubby, and lets face it there is nothing that says I’m bold and unapologetic that stepping out with a leopard coat. I may be a cat lady and there is nothing that says MEOW like this gorgeous leopard coat.

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15 Ways to Practice Self-Care + 10 Quotes on Self Love

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Today me and the hubs are enjoying our kid free time while Jayden is in school to do a little shopping for our home, a quick blog photo shoot for me, and then ending it with lunch at my favorite sushi restaurant. I was hoping the Black Panther movie would be out right now, but unfortunately it isn’t out till tomorrow. My husband and I love watching all the Marvel Movies together, but we will have to wait till the next time he is off to watch it. Today I wanted to talk about self-care and loving yourself. No matter what day, whether it’s Valentine’s or not, or if your single or married, the most important thing for any healthy relationship to thrive is for you to love yourself and practice self-care, because if you aren’t happy with yourself you can never really be truly happy in a relationship with someone else. Today I am sharing my top 15 ways to practice self-care this Valentine’s Day and this adorable Feel Good sweater for only $15.

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Summit County Travel Guide – Visiting Colorado with a Toddler

Hi everyone! If you read my last post then you know I just got my breast augmentation surgery. I’m currently in recovery mode so this post might come to you later than normal. But it’s been a month since we were on our family vacation to Colorado for New Years, and I wanted to share with you all the details of our trip and to answer some questions you might have about what to do when traveling with a toddler. First of all thank you Town of Frisco for all the wonderful activities and restaurants during our stay, and for Toyota for providing us a Toyota Sequoia for our trip. Check out our Summit Country Travel Guide and tips for visiting Colorado with a toddler below:

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Top 5 Fashion Styling Tips for Small Breast

Today is the day! If you haven’t already heard, I’m going in for surgery for my breast augmentation.  If you want to know the story behind everything, read my previous post here. You can also follow along on Instagram for the latest updates. Today in honor of my small breast which I have lived with for almost thirty years of my life, I am sharing style tips for all my fellow small breasted women. Let’s face it, not all fashions are created equal for the small breasted, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock it with confidence and pride. Check out my Top 5 Fashion Styling Tips for Small Breast below.

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Pink Tulle Skirt for Valentine’s- BIG NEWS + BIG CHANGES

Happy Monday everyone! We are officially a week away from Valentine’s Day. Have you figured out what you want to wear yet? If you haven’t here is a flirty, Sex and the City inspiration for you with this pink tulle skirt I wore to an event last week. I haven’t worn this skirt since New York Fashion week, but it is one of my favorite pink tulle skirts and perfect for this time of year as we get into Valentine’s Day and the Spring. Funny story, when my friend and I were shooting downtown, we saw so many engaged couples with the same exact tulle skirt outfit taking engagement pictures at the Honeymoon Cafe. So in inspiration of not having to land in who wore it better, I’m sharing an edgier way to wear a tulle skirt so you can stand out for your next date night. Plus make sure to scroll down to the bottom because I am sharing some big life changing news that is happening to me this week! EEEK!

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Fitness Fridays – Printed Workout Leggings for Under $50

Happy Friday everyone!

Or in my case happy Fitness Friday! Today I am keeping it short and sweet with this fashion inspired fitness post. There is nothing that gets me more motivated than getting new workout clothes for the gym. It gives me the boost of confidence I need to get in the gym on some days. Plus let’s be honest I get self-conscious in the gym all the time, especially after I became a mom, and with all my body changes I need a little something extra like a cute workout outfit to keep me motivates. Today on the blog I am sharing my favorite printed workout leggings for under $50!

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4 Tips to Dressing Up Your Utility Vest

How has your week been going? It’s been busy one for this momma trying to stay on my fitness goals and also keep at my New Year’s resolution of cooking once a week. Today I wanted to share one of my favorite looks this year. This is a look that many of ya’ll already might have in your closet but just don’t know to put together. Today I am sharing tips for an elevated dressier look with your everyday utility vest. I love a good olive utility vest, and this one I’m wearing has a removable fur hood too! It is a vest that can be worn all year around. Check out how I styled this vest below!

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What’s Your Love Language? – I Wear My Heart On My Sleeve

Happy Monday Friends!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! We had so much fun celebrating my sister’s birthday and my good friend Brittany’s baby showers. It was truly an eventful weekend with all of our family and friends. Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite Valentine sweaters that I think is so stinking adorable. I mean look at those heart patches. They say don’t wear your heart on your sleeve, well in this case go for it girl! Plus, I am also sharing my results from my love language test and my husbands too! If you’ve never heard about the 5 Love Languages I highly recommend reading it! It’s great for figuring out what you value most as far as how you love being shown love. You can also take this test with your kiddo as well. Jayden is a little young for it now, but I am sure when he becomes a teenager and more difficult to communicate with it will be great to know. But today it is all about me and the hubby and our love language and this adorable heart patch sweater!

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Valentine’s Look – Pretty in Pink Chenille

Happy Friday everyone!

Today I am going to keep it short and sweet with this cute and casual look for winter that can easily be transitioned into spring. First of all lets talk a little about Chenille sweaters. Did you know this is the first year I finally knew what to call these extremely soft sweaters I loved so much? I never knew the material was called chenille until this past fall. I guess even as fashion bloggers we are constantly learning new things about the latest trends and fashion. And this is one trend I can’t get enough of. Seriously, I live in these chenille sweaters even when I am at home because of how soft and comfortable they are. So in dedication to my favorite softest sweaters of all time I am sharing with you this pretty in pink chenille perfect for a casual Valentine look.

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Fashionable Finds – 10 Cute Mini Skirts on My Wishlist

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Today I wanted to start a new series on the blog and share some of my favorite “Fashionable Finds” that I love. Ya’ll when it comes to shopping I am a very carefully thought out shopper. I am the girl who has tons of items in her bag online, but always waiting for the best deal before checking out. I love finding great deals, great fits, and great styles that you may not normally find for yourself. Today it’s all about my favorite mini skirts I’m coveting this year, many are on my wish list, and of course sharing this adorable gingham bow mini skirt! Check out how I styled this mini skirt for a feminine yet edgy look, and my favorite fashionable finds when it comes to cute mini skirts currently on my wish list!

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Traveling with a Toddler – 5 Things You Must Absolutely Do When You Visit New Mexico

 

Hey everyone!

Sorry for the late post! It’s been a very eventual couple of days with it snowing in Houston, plus I’m sharing some excited news and BIG things happening soon on Instastories. Make sure to check it out, because you don’t want to miss it! Today I am finally recapping parts of our trip we took a couple of weeks ago with our family. We stopped in New Mexico for a couple of days and were able to visit Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Taos and saw some stunning views, immersed ourselves in the Native American culture, and tasted the best and hottest chili or our lives. My mouth is literally watering just thinking about it. Check out my 5 Things You Must Absolutely Do When You Visit New Mexico when traveling with a toddler.

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