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3 Ladylike Looks Perfect for Valentine’s Day

by | Feb 10, 2017 | Fashion

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and it’s time to start planning the perfect outfit for an evening out with that special someone.

Looking for some ideas on what to wear on a date with your sweetheart? I’ve got some Valentine’s Day fashion inspiration for you.

Look No. 1

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How about a beautiful wrap dress? This brand of this dress is Banana Republic (I got it from—where else?—ThredUp). It’s a nice neutral color, so it’s so easy to accessorize to add some color and interest. In this look, I’ve added a lovely pashmina shawl in shades browns and burgundy. It enhances the color of the dress, and it gives a bit of extra warmth for a chilly February evening.

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I’ve paired the dress with some simple nude heels, keeping the look understated. But a pair of dressier shoes, maybe with some sparkle, could completely change the look.

Look No. 2

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A bright, cheerful floral print in pinks and reds is a fun, slightly preppy way to celebrate this holiday of love. The rose print of this skirt is ultra feminine, as is the other details like the dropped waist above the gathered silhouette. Paired with a simple sweater set and a string of pearls, this outfit is easy to wear but looks very dressy in a ladylike way.

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These shoes—what can I say about them? They’re probably the most adorable shoes in my closet. From the two shades of pink to the perky little bows to the 4” heels, the shoes scream “Girly-girl!” No, they’re not exactly comfortable, but they sure are cute.

Look No. 3

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This is a much more subdued outfit than the previous one, though no less feminine. A knee length pencil skirt in a swirling purple, brown, and olive green pattern pairs nicely with a gorgeous velvet blazer. The blazer is from Ann Taylor and is typical of that brands classy, ladylike pieces. The blouse is a silky, fitted one in a soft, subtle lavender.

I love how all the tones of purple in this outfit play off of one another.

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The shoes I wore with this outfit are a nice dark brown that goes with almost everything. I love the ankle strap and the height of the heels. These shoes are so classy.

I hope these outfits have given you a bit of inspiration for planning your look for a Valentine’s Day date night. Dress like a lady—I guarantee your fella will be impressed.

What I Wore

Look No. 1
Dress: Banana Republic (via ThredUp)
Scarf: (similar)
Shoes: Clark’s

Look No. 2
Skirt: Talbots (via ThredUp)
Sweater: Chadwick’s (similar)
Shoes: Fashion Bug (similar)

Look No. 3
Skirt: Nine &Co.—thrifted (similar)
Blouse: (via ThredUp)
Blazer: Ann Taylor (similar)
Shoes: Nine West

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Valentine’s Day Decor

by | Feb 8, 2017 | Home & Family, Lifestyle

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Valentine’s Day is one holiday that always seems to creep up on me and catch me by surprise. It seems like I’m never quite ready for it when it gets here. I hardly ever decorate for it. Maybe I’m just not a fan of the pink/red color combination. At any rate, this year I actually impressed myself by having the foresight to plan ahead and decorate for Valentine’s Day!

I like to keep things simple with all of my holiday decor, and this time was no exception. I also don’t want to break the bank making my house look pretty for a holiday, so I like to keep the decorations fairly cheap. All the little touches I did for Valentine’s Day decor this year came from the Dollar Tree (‘cause I’m classy like that). So, they fit both of these requirements.

Plus, my kids had a lot of fun getting involved in the decorating!

Fireplace Mantle

I love decorating my fireplace mantle anytime of year. It’s the focal point of our living room, plus we actually use the fireplace almost everyday in the fall and winter months, so it gets a lot of attention. It’s the perfect place to showcase some special decor touches.

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For this year’s Valentine’s decor, I placed three small pillar candles in a neat row. I wrapped two of the candles with pink burlap ribbon. The candle in the middle has some sticky-backed foam hearts stuck to the front. Placed on the mantle, the arrangement is simple but makes an eye catching statement.

Desk Display

My desk is a early twentieth century reproduction of a chippendale style piece. The top of the desk is a perfect place for a seasonal display. For Valentine’s Day, I placed a simple white bud vase filled with branches. On the branches, my kids helped me add some of the heart shaped foam stickers. It has a fun and whimsical look which I love. Added to that is a pillar candle in a burnished copper candle holder and a red pillar candle in a hurricane glass. Having this little arrangement on my desk makes me smile.

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Dining Table Centerpiece

The centerpiece I chose to use on my dining table is simple and easy to put together, but it makes an impact, which is what I was going for. I took a fairly large candy dish, added some conversation hearts, placed some pink burlap ribbon on the base of the dish along with some crystal candlesticks and voila, a simple but elegant tablescape.

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Front Door

On the front door, I took a simple grapevine wreath and added pink burlap ribbon and some of those fabulous sticky foam hearts. My children did most of the foam heart placement—I think it’s adorable!

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Simple things like these little touches add so much festiveness to our home. Each little bit of decor brings a smile to my face. Maybe you’ve been inspired to add a bit of Valentine’s Day decor to your own home. Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? Please let me know in the comments.

Canvas Factory Giveaway

by | Feb 6, 2017 | Home & Family, Lifestyle

It’s the first Monday of February and you know what that means…

It’s giveaway time!

This month, I’m so excited to be working with Canvas Factory. Canvas Factory has graciously offered one of my readers (YOU!) a free 16” X 20” canvas photo print. Isn’t that amazing?! They also offered one to me as well so I could show you just how great they are!

In choosing a photo to have printed, I wanted something that would look nice in a large size. I wanted something colorful, but that would go with the decor in our home. As I looked through my photos, I came across our family photo from this fall, and I knew it would be perfect.

Each year, we gather the family together to take a family portrait. With my good quality DSLR camera and a simple tripod, I arrange my husband and children, set the timer, and join the crew on the other side of the lens.

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I’m pleased with how well this year’s family photo came out. I knew it would look beautiful as a large sized canvas print. Printed on a 16” X 20” canvas, it’s even more gorgeous than I imagined. It makes an eye-catching display that brings life and color into my home’s decor.

The quality of this print is excellent. It is well made and the printing itself is very well done. I highly recommend using Canvas Factory for any canvas printing you may want to have done. The ordering process is super simple. Each step of creating the print is easy to follow.

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(close-up view of the quality of this print)

The sky’s the limit when it comes to what you can print on one of these canvases.

And now, on to the giveaway!

You can enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. The giveaway will close at midnight on Friday, February 10th.

A big thank you to Canvas Factory for sponsoring this giveaway!

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Modest Fashion: Fabulous Gray Fedora

by | Feb 3, 2017 | Fashion

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A gray fedora is classic headwear at its finest.

I’m huge fan of wearing hats. I happen to be of the opinion that a girl can’t have too many. This fact is evidenced by the enormous collection of hats of various types and styles in my closet. (I may or may not have a slight problem.)

One of my newest hat purchases is a beautifully stylish gray fedora. The brand is Gap but the fedora came to me by way of ThredUp (like about 75% of my current wardrobe). I’m completely smitten with this hat. The width of the brim, the shape of the crown, the color, even the grosgrain ribbon band—it’s all perfection. To top it all off, it fits like it was made for my head.

*Sigh* I think I’m in love…

Styling this hat within my wardrobe choices is so effortless. It goes with practically everything I own, making it easy to mix and match with lots of different outfits. This hat is versatile, too. It can be dressed up or worn with more casual looks.

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For this look, I chose to pair it with a long, taupe colored skirt, burgundy sweater, and soft ombre scarf. This outfit has so many elements I absolutely adore. The hat, the scarf, the colors—they play so beautifully off of one another.

The skirt has been one of my favorite items in my entire closet for a long time now. If you’ve read any of my fashion posts before, you may have noticed that I hang on to my clothes for years. When I find a clothing item I really like, I tend to wear it for many seasons. I choose good quality clothing that has a timeless appeal. My clothing choices are based on my personal style. I don’t generally follow trends unless I feel they fit with my personal sense of style.

Anyway, back to the skirt. It’s a great fit, I love the fabric and the color, and it’s nice and long, which I love. And the best part—I bought it at a thrift store! Bargain shopping at it’s finest.

This sweater is another item I’ve had for a while. It’s simple and can be accessorized easily. A wardrobe staple if there ever was one.

Oh, this scarf! What can I say about this scarf other than it is gorgeous? My ombre scarves are some of my most worn, with good reason. They’re just plain beautiful! This one is made from a soft, draping fabric with a silky feel. It’s so luxurious to wear. It came in a subscription box last year and I’ve worn it so much since then. The colors of this scarf just happen to tie the entire outfit together perfectly.

My hair is styled in a braided side bun, which worked well with the low brim of the fedora. If you’d like to try this hairstyle, you can check out my tutorial to learn how I did it.

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I know I’ve gushed a bit about this outfit, but I just love how it came together. It made me feel so regal and elegant to wear it.

Plus, it included a gray fedora. Need I say more?

What I Wore

Skirt: thrifted (similar)
Sweater: (similar)
Scarf: (similar)
Fedora: Gap (via ThredUp)

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