Hello friends and happy FRIDAY!!! Wooho it's the weekend. Yes, a little happy dance is definitely necessary :) There are lots of fun things happening on my blog today! First up is an adorable and oh-so-festive mommy and me look. Second is a guide packed full of great gift ideas for kids. I'm so excited to share. Something else I want to mention (and if you follow me on Instagram) is that I'm SO excited to announce I will be taking over the @liketoknow.it.family Instagram account today, sharing some extremely fun, festive looks with Madeline. So if you're on Instagram, be sure to head over and following along on all the fun today.
Now, I'm so excited to share some details on this look. Last night, my Mama and I took Madeline to see The Nutcracker for the very first time! It is a tradition we have been doing for years, and since Madeline started ballet in the fall, I figured it was a great time to take her. My grandparents and Uncle also came along with us, which made things even more special. We had SO much fun! The company she takes lessons from was actually the one putting on the performance, so that made things extra fun! I was surprised at how well she did. She sat through the entire thing! So, the looks we are wearing today are ones I'd say the Sugar Plum Fairy would approve of :) Metallic pink, faux fur, glitter and ruffles...I don't think it gets any more festive than that. To me, these looks just seem kind of magical, which, I'd say, is a great way to describe The Nutcracker :) Our looks are perfect for all things Christmas and NYE. If you're wanting a little break from the red and green, this is a great option.
The dress I am wearing is absolutely stunning! Photos simply do not do it justice. It is under $80 and also comes in navy. The smallest size this brand comes in is a US size 2, which I'd say fits like a 0-2 (so true to size). It's such a gorgeous statement on its own, and of course the faux fur and glitter accessories add an extra fun touch. My faux fur vest is such a pretty color and is super soft. It's only $64 (wearing the small). My glitter rose gold belt is on sale for $14 and my rose gold handbag is under $60 (comes in two other colors). The last thing to mention are these glitter mule/heels with the huge pearl button. OBSESSED! They're under $100 and are such a fun, festive statement. Definitely one of my favorite pairs of shoes ever. They come in two other colors as well.
I just about died over seeing Madeline in this look. Oh my heart! Something about it just fits her personality so well. When I told her we were at the theatre where we'd be seeing The Nutcracker, she kept twirling and standing on her tip toes. Anyways, her little pink pleated skirt is pretty much an exact match to my dress, which I was SO excited to find! It's currently on sale. It comes in a dress version as well. How precious are these shoes?!
As promised, I'm so excited to now share a huge gift guide for kids. Thirty-one ideas that Madeline approved of :) I also included a few things she is asking for. She actually looked at this once I put it together and added more to her list haha...which is already plenty lengthy! Anyways, I hope y'all find this to be helpful if you're trying to think up ideas for all the little ones on your list.
Hello friends and happy Thursday! I hope y'all are having a great week so far :) It has been so super busy, a lot busier than normal, it seems. But tis' the season, right?! We took a visit to Gay's Christmas Tree farm the other day, and it is always such a treat to go! Madeline loves running through the rows of Christmas trees haha. It's kind of become a little tradition of ours to visit.
I'm so excited to share this fun sweater dress with y'all today + my favorite way to turn any look into a festive. It's no secret that I love sweater dresses. They're hands down my favorite thing to wear this time of the year. This adorable black and white sweater dress from Red Dress Boutique is a new favorite of mine! It's under $50, y'all!! Red Dress Boutique has an amazing selection of sweater dresses. I love SO many things I see on there, and everything I have from them certainly does not disappoint. The prices are amazing, so if you're looking for some extremely adorable pieces that won't drain your bank account, definitely check them out :) I'm wearing the size small in this one, for sizing reference.
I also wanted to mention my favorite way to add a festive touch to your looks. This time of the year is such a fun one to get dressed up. I'm all about wearing lots of red and having so much fun dressing for the season. But there are some days that I want to wear a non-festive piece, like this sweater dress for example. You can wear it all winter long, but during the Christmas season, it's fun to add sort of a holiday vibe to it. The best way to do this is by adding in pops of red. My favorite ways to do this are with a red lip, festive earrings, red accessories and red shoes. My favorite red lipstick is by MAC in the shade "Russian Red" which I'm wearing here. My beaded bow earrings (they're called the "Madeline" earrings) are the cutest things EVER! I love them because they come in both clips and posts and are under $50!! // A red beanie is another great festive accessory. The one I'm wearing here is under $30 and comes in a bunch of colors. And I'm pretty sure purchasing these red booties was one of the best decisions I've ever made haha. I LOVE them! They also come in leopard. P.S. Be sure to go down half a size as they run large.
What's your favorite way to add a festive touch to an everyday look? Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope y'all have an amazing Thursday.
Hello friends and happy (CYBER) Monday! Today I'm sharing a really fun festive look + a list of the best Cyber Monday sales. I will be sharing the stores by categories, just to simplify things a bit. So for instance, if you're looking for gifts for the guys, kids, beauty lover, etc., each category will be shared below with. This way, if you're shopping for someone/something in particular, just head to that category :)
Now for a little bit on today's look. I think this fun ensemble is the perfect festive look for all things Christmas. Whether you're going out to a festive dinner, a more casual holiday gathering, girl's night and so much more, I think this look is so sassy and fun. I mean, how absolutely adorable is this plaid + leopard skirt?! When I saw it, I just knew I had to have it. leopard and plaid are two of my favorite things. Combine them together? Um yes, please! It's super affordable, falling in at under $80. The touches of leopard are of course my favorite part :) As for sizing, be sure to go up one size from your usual as this brand runs small. I'm wearing the US size 4 (which fits like a US 0-2).
My red sweater is the next piece I want to highlight. It's 30% off through tonight, making it under $20. It's SO good, y'all! Although the red looks to be sold out, it is still available in three other colors. It's long enough to cover your behind, so it works great with leggings. If you're looking for another amazing red sweater, check out this one.
And I'm SOOO happy that I decided to invest in a pair of red booties. These have me so very excited :) I think by adding a little touch of to any look can instantly make things seem festive, without going overboard.
Now I'm going to share my Cyber Monday sale list! I hope y'all enjoy :) And if you haven't already, be sure to enter my giveaway on my Black Friday sale guide post. It ends tonight! I'm giving away two $100 gift cards, and the two winners can choose a $100 to the store of choice.
Frazier Lynn - 25% off everything with code NUTCRACKER25
GAP - 50% off everything with code CYBER + extra 10% off (and free shipping) with code YOURS
Goodnight Macaroon - 50% off orders of $450+ with code THANKS50, 40% off orders of $350+ with code THANKS40 and 30% off orders of $250+ with code THANKS30
Hello Friends! I guess it's fitting to say, happy Black Friday haha! I'm here today with a really fun post. I don't know about y'all, but I'm checking off 75% of my Christmas shopping this weekend. The sales are AMAZING, per usual. There are a bunch of my tried and true favorite items along with a ton of great gift ideas included in the sales. Here's what this post will include:
1. My favorite sale picks that I'm loving for both myself and Madeline
2. Sale list of all my favorite stores running promotions
3. A GIVEAWAY
Yes, be sure to make it to the end of this post for a fun giveaway :) As always, let me know if y'all have any questions on anything in the post!
There are SO many amazing pieces for women. I first off want to mention this terminal luggage. It has been on my wishlist for years (seriously!). Every time I have tried to purchase it, it has been backordered for months! I was SO excited to see that it's not only on sale for 20% off, but also in stock. My Mama and I have a tradition of giving each other luggage ever Christmas. We always do some Barrington pieces (#12 and #13), but this year we decided to do a Barrington bag + the terminal carry-on for each other. I chose the pink (OBSESSED!!) as I have pictured above and the grey snake print Captain's bag for my duffle. My Mama chose the terminal in navy and the Captain's bag in this print (0622). I'm so excited!!
Also to mention, favorite busted knee jeans that y'all see me wearing all the time are 40% off. I just purchased these Ugg boots and am obsessed!! They're 35% off and so cute. There's a great buy on these Hunter Boots. And my curling wand that I receive SO many questions on is also ON SALE! I'm about to purchase this star print dress (15-20% off) for a Christmas event we have coming up. And my Madeline bow earrings are also on sale. They come in both post and clip on backing.
There are a bunch of amazing items for kids as well. I've rounded up a few I'm loving for Madeline above :) This darling little bow-back tartan dress is one of my very favorite Christmas dresses I've purchased for Madeline. It's even more amazing in person. y'all! AND it's currently on sale for under $30. I also purchased a few pieces for her from Gymboree, like this darling deer skirt, sparkle sweater and pleated bow dress. They're all currently 50% off, and I received an extra 20% off on top of that with the code "WP813TTXDN1PANS". I also purchased these ornament PJs for her and got the matching pair for myself, both 50% off + the extra 20%. Santa brought Madeline this kitchen two years ago, and she still plays with it every single day. It's adorable, especially with the farmhouse sink. I was also so excited to see the Corolla doll on sale. She loves these since they're scented with vanilla and never ever loose their scent.
Now that I've shared my picks, I'm going to provide y'all with a list all my favorite retailer running amazing promotions below. These are some of my very favorite stores to shop at!
Express - 50% off everything + free shipping, no code needed
Frazier Lynn - 25% off everything with code NUTCRACKER25
GAP - 50% off everything with code BLKFRIDAY + Extra 10% off with code TREAT
Goodnight Macaroon - 50% off orders of $450+ with code THANKS50, 40% off orders of $350+ with code THANKS40 and 30% off orders of $250+ with code THANKS30
Gymboree - 50-75% off entire store, no code needed. Use code "WP813TTXDN1PANS" for extra 20% off.
H&M - 30% off everything + free shipping with code 3238
Tory Burch - 30% off orders of $250+ and up to 60% off select styles with code THANKS
Now for the last thing on the list! As I promised, a giveaway! :) I am giving away TWO $100 Gift Cards to TWO lucky winners. The winners will be able to select a $100 gift card to their store of choice. Entering is super easy. All you have to do is follow the steps through the Rafflecopter widget below. The giveaway will run through Monday 11/26 11:59PM EST! Good Luck!
Hello Friends! Happy Thanksgiving!!!! I hope y'all have full hearts and full bellies on this wonderful day :) Today is also my birthday! I wanted to do something extra fun here on the blog today in honor of it. First of all, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share a festive, fun mommy and me look. Y'all know that my looks where I coordinate with Madeline are my favorite of all! They make me so happy, and I had to include our looks in my birthday post. I also thought it would be a fun way to kick off my festive looks for the 2018 holiday season. Both of our looks are perfect for all things Christmas: parties, concerts, out to dinner, luncheons, tea with Santa, the Nutcracker, and so much more! They are also ideal for NYE (yes, it's always smart to plan ahead with that as well since it comes just days after Christmas). Along with our festive looks, I also wanted to share a fun birthday Q&A. It's been a few years since I have done one, so I'm so excited to share one again today.
Before I get started on the Q&A, I wanted to share a little on our looks. I think this feather hem little black dress just may be one of my favorite dresses I have ever worn in the history of dresses haha. y'all, obsessed would be an understatement! This one is SO fun! It comes in both petites and regulars. I'm wearing it in a 0 regular here, and LOVE the fit. I simply could not say enough good things about this dress. It's most definitely a show stopper! A feather hem is the perfect festive touch. I have this dress paired with these black heels that tie at the ankles. I'm also so in love with these! They run TTS and are the perfect black heel. They're under $100. I have always loved a good pink + black combination, so of course I thought it would be a good idea for my birthday post. I found this DARLING ruffle hem pink dress for Madeline at Target and just had to get it. Her entire little outfit is so affordable. Her black dotted tights and kitty buckle shoes are the perfect pairing and are both 50% off! I of course decided to wear pink earrings to tie our looks together. This entire look just makes me so happy :)
Now that I've rambled on our looks some, it's time to get started with the Q&A! I hope y'all enjoy this. A HUGE thank you to everyone who sent in questions on IG. Y'all are the best.
Q: When/how did you start blogging?
A: This type of question is one that I received from quite a few! I could honestly go on and on about this and may do an entire post on it soon, if that's something y'all would like to see :) But I started my blog during my second year of college, 2012. I actually started sharing my love for fashion on my Instagram first. I would share my daily outfits (#OOTDs) and purchases, and it quickly became a daily thing for me. I started to gain a following and a lot of positive reactions to my outfits. So after sharing them for a few months, I finally started my blog. It was solely a hobby, and I never dreamed that it would turn into something much bigger, something I love and am so very passionate about. I think my very first post was on hair bows, as silly as that sounds haha. I have grown so much as a person through my blog and it's so fun to look back and see how far I've come. Something Delightful and every single one of you who take the time to visit my blog mean so much to me. Something else that I think is so neat is that I feel like I found my voice through my blog. I was always a shy person, and through my blog, I have been able to build up self-confidence and share the things I'm so passionate about. If you're thinking of starting a blog, GO FOR IT! Don't worry about what people will say or think. Believe in yourself and you never know what it will lead to.
Q: What are the pros and cons of blogging?
A: This is another one I could go on and on about. Let me first start off saying that the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I'll start with the pros first.
Pros: I love the feeling of being in complete control. It's my space that I can do whatever I want with. I alway feel like there are no limits to my creativity and ideas to share. I love pairing outfits together, and it's always so fun seeing the final product once it's posted on here. I also love that I can work from home, or really wherever, on my own time. This has been especially wonderful with being a mom. I set my own schedule and able to plan out working and being with Madeline. Because of course she is the most important part of my entire day. I also love getting to work with my favorite brands and meet new people. I have met some of the most kind girls through blogging, who I can truly call my friends. They also have blogs, and it's so nice to connect with other people who understand the whole world of blogging. And of course I also love being able to connect with all of YOU! It makes my day when I receive messages, emails, comments and especially getting to meet readers in person. If you ever see me out in public, please come say hi, because I love getting to meet readers.
Cons: As for the cons, I'd say that I feel I can never really take a break, especially with social media. You have to constantly be thinking of new content, planning new looks and exciting things. If I fall in a slump, I start to beat myself up over it, which I'm working on and trying to remember not to be too hard on myself. And with the new algorithm on Instagram, if you take a break, you basically are punished by not keeping up with posting, which can be exhausting. Social media NEVER sleeps.
Q: Have you always lived in Georgia? If you could move to another state, which would it be?
A: Yes, I have lived in Georgia my entire life. If I could move to another state, it would be Virginia. I absolutely love the state of Virginia. We visit there every year, and I think it is absolutely gorgeous! The funny thing is that my grandparents actually had the choice of moving to Georgia or Virginia shortly after getting married, so that may have a little something to do with it as well haha. I just think it's such a gorgeous sate!
Q: If you had to recommend one designer item to splurge on, which would it be?
A: Ooh this is a hard one! I have to narrow it down to three. Probably first would be a Gucci Belt. I wear mine multiple times a week and really want one in black as well! It's probably my favorite accessory! Second would be a Louis Vuitton Neverfull. I also use this ALL. THE. TIME. I have the GM which holds a ton and is great for travels. But I'd say the MM is more for a purse size and everyday use. Third would be a David Yurman Bracelet. It's timeless and one you can wear every single day.
Q: What is your best tip for putting together mommy and me looks?
A: Start with one piece and go from there! Either find a piece for yourself and your little. If you try to think about the overall look, you'll get overwhelmed. I love finding a printed piece (such as plaid) for Madeline or myself and then pair it with a solid color for the other one of us.
Q: What type of camera do you use?
A: The camera I have been using for about two years now is the Nikon D750. It is absolutely amazing, and I highly recommend it! I have always used Nikon, which I have heard is much easier to use than Cannon. But I plan to stick with Nikon. The lens I most recently invested in and have been using non-stop is a Sigma 85mm lens. Y'all that thing is awesome! I had always wanted to Sigma Art lens and will honestly never go back. The glass is pretty much amazing. It takes the clearest photos and the bokeh (blurred background) is phenomenal as well. Next I want a Sigma 50mm lens to replace the Nikor 50mm I have now. Then I want a 135mm Sigma lens as well. And one other note, the Sigma lenses do weigh a ton! My Mama and I really had to get used to working with such heavy equipment.
A: I graduated with a degree in Health Information Management (HIM). I changed my major multiple times before finally deciding on a degree I loved. It's amazing to look back on how the Lord dropped it into my lap right when I needed it most. Madeline was an infant, and I got into the program, not even knowing I could do it entirely online! Very few degrees were offered online at my school. So I was able to earn my degree all while running my blog and being a mama. It was truly so amazing to see how the Lord work it all out for me. It's a great field to have a degree in with a lot of opportunities and flexibility. I highly recommend it if you're not sure which way to go.
Q: What are your favorite things to do with Madeline?
A: Ahh another hard one, because there is SO much we love to do! We love to spend tons of time outside, swimming (in the warmer months), swinging, riding scooters, etc. She loves to go to the park. We love to do crafts (she LOVES to paint). Of course we love going to Target ( does that count as an activity haha?). She also loves to bake with me (especially chocolate chip cookies). I think our newest favorite activity is going skating. We have a seasonal rink where we live, which I'm thinking about getting a season pass for both of us. We're always looking for new and exciting things to do together.
Q: What is your favorite foundation?
A: This would be the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation, hands down! I'm obsessed with this stuff. It offers amazing coverage and truly lasts all day long. I put it on, and it stays in place until I take it off at night. I have tried SO many different foundations, and this is the only one that really works for me. I wear the shade "1N2 - Ecru". It's amazing!
Q: Number one piece of advice for comparing yourself to others?
A: This is another hard one because it's something that's so easy to struggle with (and is truly a dangerous trap). For me, I always remind myself that God created me uniquely and He has me right where I am for a reason and purpose. I am not that other person, and that is not who He wants me to be. I love the phrase "stay in your lane". When you do that, it's so much easier to stay on the path you've set for yourself and not loose sight of your goals, mission and unique characteristics that the Lord has given to YOU. Embrace them and embrace yourself.
Q: Would you ever consider having your own clothing line?
A: I'm not sure about a clothing line, but most definitely a shoe line! I'm obsessed with shoes, and so is my Mama. We'd both choose a cute new pair of shoes over a piece of clothing any day. We also say that you can never have too many haha. Sometimes I'll look for a certain shoe I have in mind, not be able to find it and just wish I could create it myself. One day, maybe :)
Q: Are you still doing BBG?
A: For anyone that does not know what BBG is, it is a workout program, Bikini Body Guide, created by Kayla Itsines. After hearing a lot of positive testimonials on it, I decided to start it myself last summer. It's a twelve week program. I do it through the Sweat app on my phone (available via the app store). What I loved most about it is the flexibility it offers. If you do it correctly and eat well, you WILL see results. If you're looking for a program that you can do from home, on your own time and requires very little equipment, I highly recommend it!
But to answer the question, no I am not currently doing it. I complete the twelve weeks. I took a few weeks off then started again. But I've been taking a few more weeks off. I've decided to continue with a little break from it through December and then First of the new year I'm jumping right back in. I love it and miss it! Things are just so busy right now, and I know I'll have a little more time first of the year. I still need to write an entire blog post on it.
Q: What are your favorite fall and winter traditions?
A: I have quite a few! Fall would be visiting Highlands, NC, Williamsburg, VA, going to the dairy farm and the pumpkin patch and of course all the fun Halloween festivities. Winter would be going to see the Nutcracker, taking Madeline to Tea with Santa, going on a girls weekend with Madeline and my Mama to Atlanta, baking rice krispie treats, visiting the tree farm, making a gingerbread house with Madeline, our cheese fondue dinner on Christmas Eve at my Grandparents' and Uncle's house, getting to celebrate my Uncle Doug's birthday (he has Down Syndrome and is such a special part of our lives. He'll be 60 on Christmas Day this year!), just to name a few. We have a lot of traditions :)
Q: Number one time management tip
A: Take it one step and one day at a time. Do not look at the overall picture, or else you'll stress yourself out and loose sight of what you're doing. Take a deep breath, write it all down and tackle it one step at a time. Don't beat yourself up over not getting everything done. Just focus on getting one thing accomplished at a time. It's also important to pace yourself. If you have a lot to work on within a day, tell yourself "okay I have one hour to work on this, then I'll put it away for today and work again tomorrow". That way you can still feel like you're accomplishing something.
Okay y'all, that's about it! Thank you SO much for stopping by and taking the time to read. I hope y'all enjoyed this. Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving! I am so very thankful for each and every one of you. Be sure to stop back by here first thing tomorrow morning for a full roundup of Black Friday sales + a fun giveaway :)
