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Getting Ready for Spring with a Floral Dress

by | Mar 24, 2017 | Fashion

Spring is finally in the air around here. The air is fresh and clean, the snow is melting, and the temperatures are running the gamut from 30 degrees all the way up to 65. It’s time to break out some spring fashion items!

To me, nothing says spring is here like a flowing floral dress. Wearing a soft chiffon dress in a pretty floral print is the perfect way to welcome a spring day.

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This dress is a ThredUp find. It’s shorter than I’m comfortable wearing, but I solved that problem by styling it with a knee length a-line skirt in a lovely green that brings out the color of the leaves on the dress. The flow of the dress works nicely with the slightly more structured skirt. The combination makes for a fresh, pretty look that’s still modest.

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This outfit exudes femininity. Can you get much more girly-girl that a pink floral chiffon dress?

I wore this dress and skirt with a pair of Nine West heels I’ve had for several years. I love the slightly vintage feel of these shoes. The ankle strap is my favorite detail on these pretty little shoes. The color is neutral and the style is timeless. They pair perfectly with the feminine look of the dress.

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Wearing this outfit, I feel ready to welcome spring with a smile!

What I Wore

Dress: Tildon (via ThredUp)
Skirt: Connection 18 (via ThredUp)
Shoes: Nine West (similar)
Earrings: (similar)

 

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10 Elf Products Worth Trying

by | Mar 22, 2017 | Beauty

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Have you ever tried any products from the Elf brand? If you haven’t, you really should.

Elf is a great budget option for quality makeup products. The Elf products line includes tons of beauty items for a range of skin types, complexions, skin colors, and tastes and preferences. The products are really good and the prices are super cheap. Win/win, wouldn’t you say?

Here are a few Elf products that I have personally tried and highly recommend.
  1. Complexion brush
    The brushes from Elf are great quality, soft, dense and comfortable to use. The complexion brush is great for applying powder or foundation. And for $3 a piece, what’s not to love?
  2. Baked Highlighter
    These highlighters have just enough shimmer without looking glittery. They give a very pretty, glowing effect to the skin.
  3. High Definition Under Eye Setting Powder
    This finely milled powder works great for setting underage concealer. For a budget price, the quality is compatible to higher end products.
  4. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen
    This eyeliner is easy to apply and stays in place all day.
  5. Beautifully Bare Total Face Palette
    With the exception of foundation and mascara, this palette can give you a complete look. It includes a highlighter, contour shade, and two blushes. You could even use it for eyeshadow in a pinch, which makes this palette perfect for travel. The packaging is pretty as well!
  6. Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette
    This eyeshadow palette has a nice range of wearable shades. It’s perfect for creating a wide variety of looks. The shadows are fairly well pigmented and they apply smoothly and wear well.
  7. Matte Lip Color
    Available in a wide range of shades, these lip colors are beautiful. They go on nicely and are super long wearing. Like most matte lipsticks, they do tend to dry the lips. Still, they’re fairly comfortable to wear.
  8. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer
    This eyeshadow primer works well at smoothing the lid and holding onto shadow. It definitely works to extend the wear time of any eyeshadow.
  9. 3-in-1 Mascara
    This stuff works great and at $3, it’s well worth every penny!
  10. Makeup Mist & Set
    This setting spray helps extend the wear of your makeup. It is light and effective and works great for a great price!

If you haven’t tried any of these, you really should! For the price, you’ll be glad you did!

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Modest Fashion Friday: Wearing o’ the Green

by | Mar 17, 2017 | Fashion

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Even if you’re not Irish, I think we can all agree there’s something especially appealing about this holiday. It commemorates a man of God who selflessly dedicated his life to the service of others. He followed God’s call to spread the Gospel in Ireland, sharing the love of Christ with them and impacting the entire culture.

Plus, it’s just a fun holiday, don’t you think?

This day is also a special one for our family for another reason. This was my mother-in-law’s birthday. Though she passed away five years ago, she is still dearly loved and greatly missed. Ironically, she had an incredible knack for finding four-leaf-clovers!

In honor of this day, I’m featuring the color green. I’ve been told I have a bit o’ Irish in me, so I’m dressing the part!

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This sweater set is one I’ve had for a while. It’s one of those classic pieces that never goes out of style. It is a wardrobe staple that I’ve worn a lot over the years.

The skirt is another floral one. (I seem to be featuring a lot of floral lately!) I love the soft, subtle shade of green in this skirt. The pattern has a slightly romantic feel with the large hydrangeas and broad leaves. It’s not your typical floral skirt, but it fits in beautifully with the color palette of many of my other clothes. I like the double slits on either side of the skirt. They are much more modest than slits in many knee length skirts.

These beige heels are ones I wear often. They are perfect neutrals that truly go with any outfit. The earrings were a gift from my parents several years ago. They picked them up in a little jewelry shop in Edgartown, on Martha’s Vineyard. I love the green stones in these earrings. The finish of the silver has a gorgeous antiqued quality. These are definitely some of my favorite earrings. I paired them with a simple silver chain necklace I’ve had in my collection for many years.

Even if you’re not Irish, wear a little green today. It’s a festive way to join in the spirit of the day!

What I Wore

Sweater Set: Chadwick’s
Skirt: Banana Republic (via ThredUp)
Shoes: Clarks 
Earrings: (similar)
Necklace: (similar)

 

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How to Create a Morning Routine

by | Mar 13, 2017 | Lifestyle, Organization

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Having a morning routine can be incredibly helpful. The benefits of a regular morning routine include better productivity, efficiency, improved mindset and attitude, and a smoother start to the day. If you don’t have a regular morning routine, I highly suggest developing one.

I have several tips on how to create an effective morning routine, one that will get your day off to the very best start.

Tip 1: List Tasks Needing to be Accomplished

Make a list of all the tasks you need to accomplish each morning. Include everything—brushing your teeth, showering, exercise, breakfast. Write it all down, so you know exactly what needs to be included in your routine each day.

Tip 2: Figure Out How Long Each Task Will Take

Assign a time frame to each item on the list. Of course, this is a ball park estimate. It doesn’t have to be exact.

Tip 3: Assign an Order to the Tasks

Decide what tasks should be done in what order. Will you brush your teeth first, or shower first? When will you eat breakfast? Place each task in the order that makes the most sense. Write down the order and keep this list handy for reference

Tip 4: Find a Rhythm

Begin implementing the order you assigned to each morning task, referring to your list if needed. Reevaluate and see if anything needs to be shifted around. Allow yourself to fall into a natural rhythm.

Tip 5: Make it a Habit

Keep at it each day until it becomes a habit. Do each task in the relatively same order each day until it is second nature.

Tip 6: Be Consistent

Continue with the routine each day. The longer you follow the routine, the easier and more smoothly it will flow. You’ll speed through your morning, knowing you’ve covered all your bases and gotten every task done that you needed to.

Tip 7: Reevaluate and Revamp

If after a while you find your routine isn’t working for you anymore, reevaluate to see if any changes or adjustments need to be made. It’s a good idea to do this on occasion anyway, as needs and priorities change and a morning routine may have to change with them.

A morning routine is a helpful tool. Making one work for you can make your mornings easier and your outlook better.

It works for me!

Modest Fashion Friday: Jewel Tones—Amethyst and Emerald

by | Mar 10, 2017 | Fashion

Jewel tones—they are so rich and beautiful. They bring to mind royalty. Though I don’t often wear jewel tones, when I do I always feel regal in them.

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This outfit was one I wore to church recently. It was perfect for the late winter morning on which I wore it.

The cardigan is the perfect weight for late winter and early spring days. It gives warmth without being too heavy. The color of this cardigan is deep and lovely. A sleeveless shell in a slightly lighter shade of purple accents the darker color of the cardigan perfectly.

A dark, almost forest green pleated skirt compliments the sweater nicely. The length of this skirt is modest and very flattering.

Nude pumps make a nicely neutral addition to this outfit. I chose to carry a purple handbag in a shade similar to the sweater. I love the design of this bag. It has a slightly slouchy, unstructured quality I really like. It’s not a designer brand or anything fancy, but I like it just the same.

I have to mention these delightful earrings. They are drop style, set with delicate colored moonstones in silver settings. They were a gift from my husband for my birthday last year. And they’re one of my favorite pairs of earrings.

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Jewel tones are so enjoyable to wear, and I felt very put together and nicely presentable in this outfit.

What I Wore

Skirt: Chadwicks (similar)
Sweater: Old Navy (similar)
Shell: Ann Taylor via ThredUp (similar)
Shoes: (similar)
Earrings: (similar)

 

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