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The Victoria Emerson Statement Wrap Bracelet I’m Loving

Outfit Details: Tiered Ruffle Elbow Sleeve Sweater // Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans // Freshwater Pearls on Ivory Wrap Bracelet Labor day is just a few short days away. To get a head start on many of the sales to come, I wanted to share one before the craziness begins. From today to September 2, Victoria Emerson is running a 40% off site wide promotion so now is the time to buy what you've been eyeing! If you guys aren't familiar, Victoria Emerson is a jewelry brand that has the cutest ... View the Post

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My Top 5 Most Popular Items Sold This Week – Including A Few from My City Safari Collection!

Oversized Leopard Print Sweater This sweater has been on my top 5 for several weeks and it ended up being my #1 best-seller in July. I'm wearing a small and it fits perfectly oversized - long enough to wear as a dress and I'm about 5'6.5". Wear with this with knee high or over the knee boots! I styled it cinched at the waist with this designer lookalike belt (another great Amazon find), or you can wear it without a belt. Looks cute both ways! Jaime Off the Shoulder Ponté Top This ... View the Post

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2 Workwear Outfits You Can Mix & Match

Outfit Details: Lord & Taylor Sleeveless Printed Chiffon Blouse // Karl Lagerfeld Side-Zip Pants Figuring out how to dress appropriately for work while still feeling confident and loving what you're wearing can be difficult to navigate. Today I'm partnering with Walmart to share two outfits you can mix and match for your 9 to 5. Pair A Trendy Item with a Classic Piece for Work One of my first tips is to incorporate a trendy item with a classic piece. Right now, animal print is so popular ... View the Post

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23 Fall Dresses to Wear as a Wedding Guest

When fall comes to mind, I think of textures like satin, silk, heavier lace fabrics, and velvet. Faux wrap details and ruffles are always something you can't go wrong with. Fall weather can be so unpredictable. To properly dress for the occasion, check what the weather will be like and find out if it's an indoor or outdoor wedding before you start your search. I've rounded up 23 beautiful dresses you can wear to a fall wedding with a variety of different sleeve and hem lengths. These pieces ... View the Post

Recipes

Instant Pot Spaghetti

Picture credits to: skinny taste Last week I shared my homemade spaghetti with meat sauce recipe that Fynn requested for one of his birthday week dinners. This week, my best friend Andrea sent me her version of the spaghetti with meat sauce. It's one to try out because she cooks everything in the instant pot, even the spaghetti! It's a totally hassle-free recipe. You can also add a side of mixed shredded carrots and zucchini as I did. I got mine from Trader Joe's! Speaking of, I had to make ... View the Post

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Styling My Other Favorite Pieces from the Gibson City Safari Collection

Today's post is all about my favorite pieces from my sweet friends, Tara Gibson and Roselyn Weaver (click the link to their Gibson blog posts!) x Gibson City Safari collection and how to style them! For details on my pieces, it's all in this blog post. Before I start, I wanted to just take a second to thank you guys for the outpour of support we've been receiving. Y'all are AMAZING! I truly can't wait to see how you guys add your own flair to these pieces. Shooting with Roselyn and Tara was a ... View the Post

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