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Chic in Pink

August 14, 2019

I’ve been pushing myself lately to beef up my business attire with quality pieces, without breaking the bank.

**Enter Amazon**

I cannot tell you how many compliments I received when I wore this outfit. The dress is incredibly comfortable – be sure to size up if you’re in between sizes. It has some ruching around the hips and tummy area which helps hide the “mom pooch,” and comes in a ton of colors. This dress is an awesome staple for your wardrobe and is such as classic little black dress.

Pair the dress with a soft petal pink waterfall cardigan and classic rights, you’ve got yourself the perfect office attire. The tights are legit the best pair I’ve worn. Let me just say, don’t be afraid of wearing anything from Spanx. These tights suck you in, in all the right places and the texture of the tights are super soft.

Let’s talk about these pumps for a second. First of all, I can’t stand to wear stiletto heels. I have never felt comfortable in them, and my feet always kill me when I would war them. These Sam Edelman pumps are pretty dang comfortable, and have a sturdy block heel that makes it easy to wear these all day long. And just for PSA purposes, these shoes are like $30 cheaper on Amazon compared to other stores…run and grab a pair!

**This post does contain affiliate links, however, is not sponsored by Amazon in any way. All thoughts and opinions are my own**

Little Black Boots

January 22, 2019

Sweater (similar) | Shirt Dress | Tights | Boots

Happy Tuesday, friends! I can’t believe we only have another week and a half before February (aka my birthday month). I swear as we get older, time goes so much faster, doesn’t it?

I feel like I’ve been wearing this dress on repeat and I am super excited to share that it is on serious SALE!! We are talking $13 on sale so you need to run and grab one before all of the sizes are gone! I love the dress paired with this cardigan – burnt orange has been a favorite of mine this Winter season and it totally reminds me of a sweater that Mr. Rogers would have worn…remember those? It appears that this specific color is sold out at the moment, but, I have linked a similar one that is legit the exact same, and you can never go wrong with a black or gray! I have been loving patterned fishnet tights lately and this pair actually came in a set of 4 that have different designs. I get tons of compliments when I wear them, and I feel like it makes outfits a little more fun without being inappropriate (work wear can be tricky sometimes).

Let’s take a moment to chat about these boots – we’re all here to see what the hype is, right? I will always be the first to say when you purchase shoes, you should always be willing to make an investment for pairs that you know you will either wear often, or keep for a long time. When you buy up, you buy less, and quality supersedes quantity…unless puppies/kittens are involved because we all need multiples of those in our lives. All joking aside, these boots legit bring me joy so I say that’s $149 well spent! These boots are such great quality, are super comfortable, and flatter any body size/type because they also come in a wide calf option! The leather is supple and molds well to the shape of your calf and is so versatile that you can wear them with literally just about anything…I kind of want to get the brown pair.

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On a side note…for those of you that enjoy bloopers and outtakes, here is the perfect one from this photo session with my husband (he’s a good Instagram husband lol). I work very hard to not take myself too seriously which is not easy for me – generally my silliness will come out during photo sessions because it’s just weird for me to have photos taken of me, especially when I’m used to being behind the camera, or, people are watching. So here’s a little gem of me trying to not take the moment so seriously…mid sentence…and a little blurry. Enjoy!

Top 5 Booties for the Fall

September 26, 2018

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

I don’t know what it is about booties that makes them so stinkin’ versatile, but, they’re my fav. I’m pretty sure most of my shoe collection is now booties of some form or another. I think there is something fun about a shoe that can be dressed up, down, and everything in-between. Whether you need an easy shoe to slip on, something to add a little pizzazz to your wardrobe, or, if you plan to become a bootie hoarder (worst possible phrasing I probably could have chosen) like me then you need to invest in some awesome pairs for your collection.

Some people collect coins, I collect booties. What can I say?

Right now I’m obsessed with the gorgeous denim blue beauties above. They may not be perfect for snowy weather, but, the perforations really send them over the top and I love pairing them with mustard tights/leggings.

If I’m being perfectly honest with myself, I really shouldn’t purchase anymore for a very long time…

Well maybe until the next time Nordstrom drops some new releases, or, has a killer sale….

Ten weeks in, a lifetime to go!

September 24, 2018

Jacket | Shirt | Jeans | Booties

Over the past decade I had become lazy, complacent, and comfortable with being uncomfortable all the time. I was constantly worried about how I looked in clothes, cried when I tried to fit into an outfit that looked adorable in my mind and ultimately just didn’t work on my “body type,” constantly felt the need to suck it in, and eventually resorted myself to the fact that I was just going to “always be fat.”

I have always been a creature of habit. Unfortunately, tons of those habits turned into bad habits.

For those of you that follow me on Instagram, you already know that I am currently 10 weeks into my health journey.

Ten weeks ago the I made the choice to put my physical and mental health first. I am determined to be healthy from the inside out for my family, and myself. Each day I feel more and more comfortable in my own skin, is excited that I am 24.5 lbs. lighter, and 19” smaller all over.

For once in my life, I am excited about shopping for clothes and can see the light at the end of this once gluttonous tunnel. Food is no longer my security blanket, it is my fuel that will propel me into the healthiest version of myself that I can be. I am so thankful to be on this journey. It is amazing how much I have changed in the last ten weeks. I’m not done yet though! Because of my new and improved habits I have acquired over the past 10 weeks, I will have a lifetime of health, and ultimately happiness.

The best part? Investing in new clothes! Because I have not hit my goal weight yet, I am not investing a ton just yet…except for a few key pieces. Jeans are a must for me. Although my work day involves more “office appropriate” outfits, I live in jeans on my days off. With Fall upon us, I needed a lightweight jacket that I could work into many outfits and this utility jacket made me drool. Clearly I had to have it. Can we just have a moment of silence for these booties? I don’t mean to brag, but, I’ve worn the same shoe size since the 7th grade; just saying. I wouldn’t necessarily say that I needed the booties, but, they tie the outfit together and I wear them all. the. time!

I want to encourage all of you to follow along with me on my health journey and #liveoutloud. I definitely need the accountability! Plus sharing new outfits with you will be even more fun for me, ha!

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