Best Spring 2018 Dupes
My New Beauty Buys & Trys
Happy March friends, I’m taking a big sigh of relief that we made it through winter and the light can be seen at the end of the tunnel. It was a beautiful sunny weekend here in Kansas City with temps in the high 60’s giving me the promise of spring which I am so ready for. Anyways, I wanted to share a round-up of beauty products that have been on my wishlist for a couple of months now and that I finally went out and picked up over the past week or so. I obviously haven’t tried these products out but for only 3-4 days now so I will be sure to do a full review with all my thoughts here in 4-6 weeks after i’ve had time to use them long term. These are products i’ve had my eye on after seeing other bloggers or beauty vloggers talk about them and having success. Along with that I also love love love to read product reviews and do my own research before purchasing any product so some of these come from my own findings and experts at beauty stores as well.
Oh Hey Vacay {My Cozy Travel Outfit + Travel Essentials}
I typically don’t publish blog post’s over the weekend but Thursday night I promised a full travel essential blog post for y’all on Friday. Unfortunately life happens and our first born fur baby, Brantley, needed our attention these past two days. After a visit to the doggie ER we found out that he has a serious UTI and bladder stones, which thank goodness are both treatable by antibiotic and prescription CD dog food which will help to minimize and dissolve the bladder stones. We are so very very thankful that it wasn’t something much more serious and that it will hopefully be an easy fix. It’s not fun watching your usually fun, full of energy, excited, happy, and goofy dog not be themselves and instead be in pain – it’s quite awful. Erick and I adopted Brantley when we were dating in college before we were even engaged, 3 years before actually. Brantley turns 6 this May which I had already been thinking about often and with friday night’s event, it made me realize just how fast time is flying by with our sweet Brantley. I wish so very badly that dogs could live to be 100 years old, it just isn’t fair. Here’s to giving all dogs, young and old, the best and healthiest lives full of love and care that we can give them.
isn’t he the cutest? okya okay, let’s talk travel essentials and outfit details now shall we.
Leawood Cyclebar’s 1st Birthday Bash + Health Update
I’m excited to share a little update on my 2018 good health and weight loss journey with y’all on this Monday morning. We are 6 weeks into the new year and I am happy to say that I am down 10 lbs since my first post which i shared with you all 5 weeks ago. I have continued to eat well and eat smaller portions, though I still indulge & honestly probably a little more than someone who is trying to lose weight really should. Along with that I’ve been going to Cyclebar in Leawood three to four days a week. Don’t get me wrong, 10 lbs down in 6 weeks is great and I’m so happy with those results as I know it very well could have been much less. These next 6 weeks though I really want to give a little more effort by really reallywatching my sugar and carb intake and start going to Cyclebar four to six times a week. Cyclebar in Leawood is celebrating their one year anniversary this month and they are doing something so fun and completely free to non members. this birthday bash event is coming at such the right time for me and it will definitely make it easy for me to bump up my weekly class attendance.
Tuesday Shoesday {Target Edition}
My most popular and still my most visited blog post from 2017 is this Target/Steve Madden Dupe post. With that being said I wanted to be sure and share a round up of my favorite Target spring 2018 new shoe arrivals. Target has no problem creating designer dupes, but let’s get one thing straight, unless you’re buying something straight off the fashion week runway everything is a dupe. it is truly all just a trickle down effect from designer to designer. in my opinion the only difference with Target creating dupes compared to other brands or retailers is that Target does it right and not only do they do it right but they do it at an affordable retail cost.
Blush Spa Galentines Event
This past Friday evenings Galentines event I hosted with Blush Spa was so much fun and really got me into the Valentines Day spirit! Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by, it was so wonderful to meet you all and we truly appreciate the support. I love when I get to meet new people and make connections all while having a fabulous time conversating, shopping, and getting inspired by other creative women. I’m so excited to share photos of the fashions, Stella & Dot Jewels, braid bar, and sips and sweets from the event and announce who our $50 Nordstrom gift card and lip kit winners are!
Elbow Ruffle Sweater + New Favorite Color
Isn’t this elbow ruffle detail so fun? If you’ve followed my blog or Instagram this year you’ll know I’ve been pretty obsessed with ruffles. Basically any sweater or top I buy has some sort of ruffle detail so any time I find a unique take on this trend I just have to have it. Not only is the elbow placement so different and cute, but you guys, this pearl pale blue color is to die. I just love how it reminds me of spring and the warmer months ahead but yet it isn’t a bright and loud pop of color all up in your face. ya know?
Valentines Day BFF & Me Gift Guide + Blush Spa Event
Can you all believe it’ll be February next week, so crazy! I wanted to make sure I shared my Valentines day gift guide with y’all with enough time for you to order online if needed. Who say’s Valentines Day has to be all about your significant other? I love the idea of giving small gifts to your girlfriends, mom, aunts, sisters, etc. i’m sharing all my favorites with you in today’s post for some gifting and self shopping inspiration.
For all my local Kansas City girls I have a super exciting and fun event I’m hosting with Blush Spa in ANTICIPATION of valentines day approaching. it will be full of all things fashion, accessories, beauty, braided hair, plus a chance for you to take home a $50 Nordstrom gift card! I will list out all the details at the end of this post so keep your scroll after you get through my bff + me VALENTINE’s day gift guide.
Fav Statement Earrings + How I keep them organized & displayed
I love a good statement accessory whether it be a bag, shoes, necklace or especially a pair of beautiful statement earrings. I have a slight obsession with statement earrings but I’m actually pretty proud of myself for doing a major purging session of all my jewelry over the holidays. It felt so good to get rid of old pieces that were falling apart or pieces I simply just didn’t wear anymore. I also better organized my jewels and displayed them in a way that’s not only makes it easier to look through when styling an outfit but is also aesthetically pleasing. Keep your scroll to see some of my favorite statement earrings + how I keep them displayed and organized.
My Current Nightly Skin Care Routine
