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8 Minute Curls | My Everyday Hair Tutorial

I used to think I could never curl hair, let alone doing it in under 10 minutes. I was always so bad at it, but it really just takes some practice. In this hair tutorial, I'm going over everything from the products I use including the BEST hairspray (which in my opinion, is better than the Oribe hairspray) to how I curl my hair in 8 minutes! My Haircut - What I Ask for at the Salon To quickly start off, I thought it would be helpful to share my haircut style. I see John at Blow Salon in ... View the Post

Fashion· Travel

Mexico Beach Vacation Recap: What to Wear & Resort Details

Tassel Mini Dress // Sandals // Bag We aren't huge Valentine's Day people, but this year, Mark and I took a trip to Mexico to stay at a beach resort for four days. We actually came here ten years ago, but it was a completely different trip. I didn’t tell many people at the time, but I had a miscarriage right after I stopped breastfeeding Ely. I nursed him for a year and right when I stopped, we took the trip here. I remember just having found out I was pregnant and then I had the miscarriage. ... View the Post

Fashion· TRF Picks

My Top 5 Most Popular Items Sold This Week

White Lace Inset Romper Outfit Details: Romper (small) // Crossbody Bag My best selling romper year after year is back in stock! It's the most popular romper for a reason. The fit is so flattering and the style is versatile. You can dress it up or down for the occasion. Also love that it has pockets and the extra material that overlaps at the midsection so it isn't skintight, but you can still adjust the waist with the front tie. Large Gold Link Bracelet Outfit Details: Large Link ... View the Post

Fashion

What I Packed for a Beach Vacation

I'm sharing what I packed for a long weekend beach vacation. Ya'll, my bag was 65 lbs... who knew swimsuits could be so heavy 😂 I don't expect anyone to pack as much as I did, but I wanted to show you different options. I'll be posting a trip recap this coming week so stay tuned for that! Swimsuits: Shoes & Accessories: Dress & Jumpsuit: Swimsuits: Summer Straw Accessories: Those two exact bags are sold out, so I linked other straw bags ... View the Post

Fashion

The $26 Coatigan

The coatigan - the perfect transitional outerwear piece from winter to spring. Sometimes referred to as the coat cardigan, cardigan jacket or sweater coat. It has the casual look of a cardigan, but the polish and structure of a nice coat. I love that this coatigan comes belted. You can wear it open as I did or tied in the front. More on this piece and outfit details below! Outfit Details: Long Coatigan (small) // Sweater (small) // Jeans (similar) // Sunglasses (similar) When it comes to ... View the Post

Fashion

2 Flattering One Piece Swimsuits

Mark and I just got back from a long weekend beach vacay in Mexico and we actually stayed at the same resort we did 10 years ago. I’m working on a trip recap post so more on that later this week! I’m already missing the sunny weather, being able to basically live in my bathing suit and riding bikes to the beach. We had so much fun! With that said, I packed A LOT of swimwear. These are two stand-out ones I loved. I usually prefer one piece bathing suits with the exception of two pieces if the ... View the Post

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