The $6 Manicure // Impress Nails
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Press on Nails: imPress kit (on sale for 30% off right now) // Bag: Bespoke lucite clutch (you can personalize it with your name or your monogram)!
Dear friends, during this time of quarantine I know that many of us have started getting very creative with our beauty routines! The stores are selling out of hair dye and google searches for at-home beauty treatments have shot through the roof! Well, I have a great option for an affordable, easy and beautiful manicure that you can do on your own right in your own living room (kitchen, bathroom, etc…)! The entire process only takes about 15 minutes and anyone can do it, even if you have two left hands! I’ve been using this brand of press-on nails for years and love them. They last at least two weeks for me, and I am, by no means, easy on my nails considering all the baking, hand-washing, dish-washing and gardening that I do!
Scroll down for step by step instructions on how to apply these nails (and for other “buy from home” options from the same company):
Weekly Sales & Deals // April 13-19
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Dress: Floral print midi dress (on sale for 50% off)! // Earrings: Lavender tassel earrings (old from Baublebar). Similar here and here.
Dear friends, spring has been playing peek-a-boo with us here in Michigan. Last week we had a beautiful sun-drenched day followed by a day punctuated with hailstorms! You never know what to expect! Well, I’m going to act like spring is in full swing and start wearing my pretty and gauzy floral frocks! The one I’m wearing here is from J Crew and it’s on sale right now for almost 50% off. It features a multi-color floral design with a dainty pom pom trim.
Check out my weekly list of sales and deals for some of my favorite stores, below. Happy (bargain) shopping!
Sweater Weather // Spring Favorites
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Sweater: Pom pom bishop sleeve sweater // Skirt: Knife pleated skirt // Bag: Pearl handbag // Hat: Baker boy cap // Boots: Blue knee high boots. (The knee high version is sold out, but here is the same boot in the bootie version)!
The weather has been so unpredictable here in Michigan. Just last week, we had a 60 degree sunny day followed by a snowy one! It’s difficult to decide what to wear in such vacillating conditions, but I always find that a colorful sweater in a bright color or with some sort of detailing is the perfect addition to a spring look. Scroll down for a list of my favorite spring sweaters. A lot of them are on sale. (click on the images to shop)!
A Walk in the Clouds // A Dreamy Dress
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Dress: Floral Lantern Sleeve Dress. (This has been so popular that it sells out! It does get restocked, though, so check back)! Here’s a very similar style // Hat: Wide brimmed straw fedora // Necklace: Gold braided “Showstopper” necklace (15% off until 4/30 with CODE: ONELOVE).
Dear friends, I have been loving all the feminine, bohemian-inspired dresses that so many stores have been rolling out in their spring collections. You can find them in many different versions: maxi, midi, mini, long-sleeved, cap-sleeved and puff-sleeved. The options are endless! This particular dress has the prettiest lantern-style sleeves and a flattering cinched waist, and it’s less than $35!
Weekly Sales & Deals // April 6-12
Shop the “Luxie Beauty” Contour Brush set HERE!
Dear friends, I just wanted to let you know that some of my favorite makeup brushes are on sale right now for 30% off! I have been using Luxie brushes for the past several years and the quality is amazing. The brushes are soft and well-made and hold up to everyday use. The contour set that I’m featuring here was designed in a collaboration with @JadeyWadey180 who is an extremely talented make-up artist and esthetician. You should check out her contouring videos on YouTube. Her nose contour methods are second to none! You actually get six brushes for the price of three, since each of the brushes in this set are double-sided. You can see a detailed post here, where I demonstrate how to use each of the brushes in this set.
Ground Turkey Fried Rice
Dear friends, how is the cooking situation at your home? I feel like I’ve been cooking non-stop for the last couple of weeks! It’s often hard to come up with new recipes that are quick and easy yet tasty and satisfying. I am sharing a recipe that I came up with for a take-out favorite: Fried rice. Instead of the usual chicken, I’ve substituted ground turkey for a change of pace. In the recipe, I’ve suggested using onions, carrots and peas, but feel free to use other vegetables that you may have laying around. In the pictures below, I’ve used frozen edamame instead of the peas. I’ve also added snow peas and chopped red peppers in the past. Instead of ground turkey, you can use ground or shredded chicken or tofu. The options are limitless! If you end up making this dish, please let me know how it turns out!
Please scroll down for the printable recipe:
Weekly Sales & Deals // March 30- April 5
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Coat: Pink plaid trench coat. Old from J Crew. Very similar here (30% off right now) // Hat: straw bucket hat // Earrings: Gold and pearl drop earring
Dear friends, How is everyone doing as we enter the third week of quarantine? I feel as though I’m starting to find a new normal and a different daily routine. How about you? I’m sharing a look with you today that just screams “Palm Beach chic!” I purchased this bold gingham trench coat last year at J. Crew and have worn it so much. Unfortunately, it is no longer available, but I did find another trench coat that is almost identical and is presently on sale for 30% off! You can shop it here.
As usual, you can shop my list of weekly online sales below. Happy (bargain) shopping!
The Lion Sleeps Tonight // Printed Set
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Top: “Sleepy Lion” print silk blouse // Pants: Sleepy Lion” print silk wide pants // Hat: Beige fedora // Earrings: Gold clip-on drop earrings (on sale for $14 right now)! // Shoes: Nude wedge heel sandals.
Dear friends, I had been eyeing this mesmerizingly beautiful printed silk blouse and pant outfit at J Crew for the past several months. I don’t know why I was vacillating about getting it, because as soon as I put it on, I was in love! The “sleepy lion” print is retro-fabulous and the colors are beyond vibrant! The blouse has a classic button-down silhouette and the pants are ankle length with a waist tie. This is such an easy outfit to just throw on and I plan on creating different looks by mixing and matching the individual pieces with existing pieces in my closet. J Crew recently added another iteration of this set, since it was so popular. It now comes in a fuschia and brown combination which is equally stunning! Right now all of these pieces are 40% off! Details at jcrew.com. It might be time to place another order…
Flower Power // Spring Dress
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Dress: Floral fit and flare dress // Shoes: Nude wedge sandals // Headband: (old) similar here // Earrings (old from Baublebar). Similar here.
Dear friends, I woke up this morning to the birds chirping and the sun streaming through my windows! So, naturally, my thoughts turned to light and airy spring and summer dressing! I recently picked this dress up at Old Navy and it’s definitely a keeper. It has such a flattering shape since the back is lightly smocked and the straps are adjustable. The floral print is stunning and will definitely make you stand out in a crowd. Right now, it’s 50% off and only costs $20! I’ve paired it with nude summer wedges that I purchased at Target. They also come in black. I can see pairing these sandals with so many looks this season. Have you started looking at spring fashion yet?
Weekly Sales & Deals // March 23-29
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Jacket: Denim military-inspired jacket (30% off right now with code:VIP) // Top: White lace blouse (old). Similar here // Hat: Beige baker boy cap (waitlist). Similar here // Earrings: Gold ball clip-on statement earrings (30% off right now with code:VIP)
Dear friends, how are you all doing? I know that life is so surreal right now and that fashion seems to be such a frivolity during these challenging times. I hope that you don’t mind me posting outfits here. I know that I enjoy looking at all of your lovely, positive images and the photos of your beautiful families on social media. I post to share my love of color, the art of photography and a well-crafted image just as much as I do for the fashion component! It’s so nice to have these outlets where we can connect with one another at a time that can be so isolating. I am hoping that you are weathering this storm in the company of loved ones and that you are able to maintain your jobs and routines as best as possible. I know that a rainbow of hope and renewal exists beyond these clouds and will be with us soon. Take care.
If you are in the mood for it, you can shop my weekly list of fashion sales and deals below. Happy (bargain) shopping:
