When the weather warms up, it’s time to put all of those beautiful, cozy sweaters and boots away, and pull out all the frills, floral patterns, and lengths of summer dresses! Since our temperatures reached into the 90’s already, I have been wearing dresses quite a bit, especially on the weekends. One of my favorite styles to wear when we go for a casual dinner is the maxi dress! It’s nice to just throw on some cute, flat sandals and add a summer bag and head out the door feeling put together. This red off-the-shoulder maxi was no exception! It came in the mail last week, and I immediately fell in love with the color and style combination and wore … Read More

My skin journey has not been smooth sailing. I have struggled with embarrassment and low self esteem more times than I could ever count due to acne and scaring. And, for that reason, finding something that could either minimize or cure this problem was worth it to me. If you want to know why I decided to take Accutane, you can read about it more in my first post here from last April. It has been 3 months now since I’ve been off of Accutane, so I am definitely due for an update and a summary of how this process went for me. Month 1 After listening to my skin journey, my dermatologist recommended going forward with Accutane in the … Read More

December is packed full of special times and who isn’t in need of outfit inspiration for all of the season’s events amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmastime? I thought it would be fun to round up a bunch of looks I’ve posted from the past, and a few new looks that would work in a lot of December’s calendar. Below you’ll see outfit ideas for Work/Holiday Parties, Christmas Tree Farm/Outdoor Activities, Christmas Cards/Family Photos, Family/Friends Visits, and finally, I found a bunch of cute PJ ideas for Christmas Eve and Day that I put at the end of the post! Outfit Ideas: Holiday / Work Party _____________________________________ 1. The LBD _____________________________________ I don’t think you can ever go wrong … Read More

Hey all! Happy Thanksgiving! I had the biggest smile when I walked out of work yesterday thinking about the special traditions Eric and I have on this holiday – watching the parade, baking/cooking thanksgiving dinner together, football & snacks, drinking eggnog and watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, decorating for Christmas, and much more.   I remember a few occasions with my sisters of braving the mall and stores for “Black Friday” and now it’s so easy to beat the craziness and just shop online! Does anyone else feel like their emails have said “Black Friday Deals” the entire month of November?! LOL! It seems to be earlier every year, and some amazing deals are available NOW! Are you ready to get your shop on!? I … Read More

Gifting season is right around the corner, and now is the time to start finding all of those special gifts for everyone on your list! Honestly, I’m always looking for ideas beyond giving clothing or a gift card (although I enjoy giving those things, too!), so in this “gift guide” post, I rounded up a bunch of unique gift ideas. I had so much fun thinking of things people usually love and notice when out shopping, but would rarely get for themselves on any given day. When all is said and done, and the holiday wrapping lays torn across the floor, our hearts will be full of new memories, and the gifts will just be an added loving touch. Take … Read More