Hello friends and happy Wednesday! I'm so excited to be sharing some new fall finds with y'all today. If you've been following me for some time, you've probably seen me share pieces from ASOS before. It has always been one of my favorite places to shop at. I recently placed a few orders with them and have quite a few adorable fall pieces to share with y'all. Dresses, cardigans, sweaters, skirts, corduroy and more. They're all pretty much around and under $50.
I love shopping at ASOS for a few reasons. I love how they have so many adorable, unique pieces that still fall in the versatile category. They also have a wide range of price, but so many pieces (especially the ASOS Design brand) that are super affordable. I'm always super pleased with the quality of the pieces and have never been disappointed in the price for the quality. And I also appreciate that they have a wide selection of size ranges: regular, petites, curve, tall, maternity and more! I also love the fact that they have a perk where you can pay around $20 one time for free two-day shipping for the entire year (that has come in handy so many times). And lastly, their returns are super quick and easy. You just fill out the form, seal the package back up (they have the strip so you don't need to use any tape), and I usually receive my refund within a week or so. I've always been a very happy customer, so just thought I'd share with y'all :)
As always, I'll be sharing a try-on of these pieces today over on Instagram stories! If you miss it today, no worries! I'll save it to my highlights under "ASOS" :) Let's get started!
Cardigan ($51) - Also comes in gray and brown (wearing size 0) // Blue Corduroy Skirt (On sale for $25) - Runs small!!! I normally size up one size in this brand anyway, and with this skirt, I sized up another size. So size up two (could even try three) sizes from your regular. // Snake Booties // Cami Also this one)
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Sweater ($53) - Wearing size small // Flared Cropped Jeans (On sale for $48) - runs small! I'm 5'2 and petites fit perfectly with length. But I sized up two size from my regular size for a perfect fit in waist. After size 25, they skip every other size and only come in even sizes. So since 27 was not an option, I went with the 28 and love the fit. If you do not wear petites, these come in a bunch of other colors in all size ranges. // Heeled Mules // Leopard Belt // Hat
Brown/Beige Stripe Sweater ($40) - Wearing Size XS // Khaki Corduroy Skirt ($32) - Runs small!!! I normally size up one size in this brand anyway, and with this skirt, I sized up another size. So size up two (could even try three) sizes from your regular. // Booties // Hat
Hello, hello and happy Friday friends!! Y'all know that I love shopping for amazing fashion finds on Amazon and love sharing them all with y'all on here (and over on IG stories) :) There's just something so fun about finding great pieces on Amazon for incredible prices. And based on the feedback I've received, y'all seem to really enjoy it as well. All of these sweaters and cardigans I'm sharing today are under $40 and as far as quality goes, they easily compare to ones I've paid $70+ on Nordstrom.
It's been a hot minute since I've shared some Amazon finds, but boy do I have a great haul coming y'alls way today. It's pretty safe to say that we're all SO excited and eager for the arrival of cool, crisp fall weather. The touch of it outside today has me giddy with excitement as I write this post haha (so much that I may just wear one of these today). But I'm extra excited to share this haul with you all as I like to call it the Amazon Sweaters & Cardigans Edition.
As always, I will be sharing a try-on of these pieces over on my Instagram Stories today. And if you miss it today. no worries! I will save it to my highlights for a period under "Amazon" so you can catch it there, if you'd like :) I'd also like to quickly mention that several of my pieces (jeans, boots, etc.) are not Amazon, but I will link them below as well.
$34 Oversized Sweater via Amazon - Wearing size small (I'm 5'2 and like it as a sweater dress, but it would be equally as cute over some skinny jeans or leggings with OTK boots or mules. Add on a skinny belt for another fun touch.) // Boots // Hat
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$30 Leopard Print Tunic Sweater - Wearing size small (I'm 5'2 and like it as a sweater dress, but it would be equally as cute over some skinny jeans or leggings with OTK boots or mules. Add on a skinny belt for another fun touch.) // Boots // Hat
Hello friends and happy Wednesday! I am extra excited to share today's post with you all as it's all about my favorite products from shampoo and conditioner all the way to my favorite curling wand. My most asked questions are about my hair, so I hope y'all find this helpful today :) I will also be curling my hair over on Instagram stories today, so that y'all can see just how I do that. If you miss it today, no worries! I will save it to my highlights under "curls" so you can access it whenever you want.
Before we jump into the products, I wanted to mention a few things. First of all, I have a ver\y fine hair texture! Before I cur my hair short, my hair would never ever hold curl. And even now with it short, I have to use a good bit of product in order for it to thicken up some and curl well. I also feel that my hair curls best when it's on the dirty side. I usually wash my hair two times a week (hello dry shampoo!) and that helps with holding curl. I'll usually wear it straight the day I was it and then curl its the days following. That just tends to work best, but I know everyone's hair is different.
Shampoo & Conditioner
For shampoo and conditioner, I have a more expensive one I love and also a less expensive. Here's why! With only washing my hair twice a week, I'm not using as much shampoo and conditioner, therefore I'd rather invest in a really great one since not using as much. I so use a less expensive as well for the in betweens, if needed. My very favorite shampoo and conditioner are the Caviar Anti Aging Replenishing Moisture shampoo and conditioner. Let me just say, they're amazing!!! My hair has never felt so healthy and replenished after using this set. Especially in the summer when I was out in the sun so much, this stuff did wonders for my hair! It smells amazing, and my hair has never felt so soft after using them. I also love that it has UV protection and protection for color-treated hair as well.
As for the less expensive, I have LOVED this UnWind Gloss Boss set by Hask. First of all, the white wine smells AMAZING! Seriously unlike any other I've ever smelt. Sometimes in the shower, I'll smell it just for fun hahaha. I love the color shine shampoo and conditioner. They really do add so much shine! They come in a few different scents and have a shampoo and conditioner to repair, protect color and more, if that's what you're looking for.
Dry Shampoo
I'm a firm believer in a great dry shampoo! That is the key to going with a limited washing cycle, I feel. I am also a huge fan of Bumble and Bumble products. This one does a great job at making my hair feel "clean". It also smells amazing!!! It doesn't leave a residue and turn your hair white. It also serves as a UV protectant from the sun. And also is a two-in-one to add texture and volume, which I love!
Priming Sprays
Continuing on with my love for B&B products, I also use one of these spays. I will normally spray them in my hair when damp and before drying them (before adding in mouse). I am normally focusing on thickening up my hair to add some volume, so I'll use the Bumble and Bumble thickening spray which works wonders for my fine hair texture! This paired with a great mouse is a match made for thickening up hair! It is said to create "lasting lift and volume" which is just what it does, I feel. I will sometimes use the tonic lotion primer as well, which I love. This one more of primes your hair as a heat protectant, not necessarily to add volume. But I love it as well. Again, it is not going to thicken but it will help detangle and just kind go overall refresh and help protect your hair.
For Straight Hair
If you're looking for a product that will truly feel nourishing and replenishing to your hair! I don't use this one as much since my hair texture is fine. But if you've been out in the sun and your hair just feels like you need something that will truly rescue it, this stuff is amazing! It is also a great heat protectant if you want to use it for that purpose but it leaves your hair feeling silky smooth. It isn't as ideal for curling your hair and I don't mix it with the thickening spray I mentioned above. But it is great! I use this product all by itself when using it.
My Favorite Mousse
I switched to using this mouse about three months ago and absolutely love it! The Redken Full Frame Volumizing mousse does absolutely everything you'd want it to do. Thickens, adds texture, adds tons of volume...it's amazing! I had been using a Bumble and Bumble mousse but for some reason, they switched up the formula causing it to not work as well. So I switched to this after reading some reviews and just love it so much! When getting out of the shower, I'll always let my hair air dry for a bit so that the product can fully work (I feel that if there's a lot of water in your hair, it doesn't work to its full potential). I then spray the thickening spray mentioned above then add about a quarter size of this mousse all throughout my hair (starting at the roots and pulling in an upward motion then continuing the product down to the ends). The thickening spray paired with the mousse is seriously the ultimate duo!
Texture & Volume Sprays
Now for my favorite part! Just a heads up, these products I'm about to mention are my highly recommended, biggest game changer, most amazing products of all. I love both of these. But the Bumble and Bumble thickening dry spun finish spray does just that. It adds an amazing thickness and texture to your hair. It's a great finishing spray and can also serve as a hairspray. I feel like this one truly does the job with thickening. The other one I absolutely LOVE and just started using is the Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast spray. Again, amazing!! I do feel that this one focuses more on volume rather than texture. If you spray it into your roots and kind of massage it into your hair, it truly will add SO much lift to your hair. It's like magic. I do feel that the B&B smells better than the Living Proof. But they're both awesome! I also feel like if you spray the living proof and then brush your hair, it will kind of brush the product out, defeating the purpose, so definitely keep that in mind! The B&B tends to "stick" to your hair more, if you will. Currently, I'd probably say that I love the Living Proof right now. But I'm still a huge fan of the B&B dry spun finish as well.
Hairsprays
My favorite hairspray for over two years and counting is the Bumble and Bumble strong finish hairspray. This stuff is AWESOME! I love that it is a strong hold and adds just enough hold without it looking "stuck" if that makes sense. I hate it when my hair looks like it's stuck in position and can't move. So I highly recommend this spray. And as always, I like to give a more affordable option. My favorite affordable hairspray is the Tres Two Extra Hold Hairspray.
Curling Wand
Last but certainly not least, my curling wand! Probably the most asked question about my hair, what wand do I use. Well, this is it! I purchased this baby the day after I got my hair cut short (June 2016), and it is still what I say is one of the best purchase decisions I've ever made! Still works like a charm and I couldn't do without it! The T3 Whirl Trio Curling Wand Set is truly amazing. I use the 1 inch barrel attachment for my hair. I have tried using the larger however it doesn't work as well with my short, fine hair (tighter, smaller curls are key!). I honestly have never tried out the tapered barrel but do need to play around with it some. I'm glad I have the set for options, but if you want to cut back on the cost, you can just purchase the Convertible Base and the one inch barrel. But as the barrels count $95 each, you definitely get a great deal with the whirl trio for just a bit more. I seriously couldn't recommend this wand enough if you're looking for a great one to invest in!
Well that's about it for the products I use! I hope y'all found that to be helpful. As always, let me know if y'all have any questions :) Thanks for stopping by!
Hope y'all are having a GREAT Tuesday :) Yay for a new week! If you've been following along since last year, I did a fun styling last fall where I paired two of my favorite colors together: mustard yellow and olive green! It ended up being one of my most popular posts last fall, and I truly loved it so much. After that, I developed a love for pairing all my favorite fall colors together. Mauve paired with burgundy, olive paired with mustard, burgundy paired with mustard and more. Don't be afraid to pair all the fall hues together this season, because it can really make for SUCH a fun look.
Today's post is a look featuring just that! And what's even better is that we've got a look for both women and kids. Our pieces are affordable as well! My sweater is such a pretty one, and of course I just love the color. With the texture of this one, I did wear a nude bandeau underneath it. It's TTS, and I'm wearing the size XS, for reference (I'm 5'2). I also wanted to me mention my jeans as they're one of my favorite Target style finds ever! They're under $30, so soft and SO good! I also love that they come in short (wearing the 0 short, for reference). My hat is an Amazon find and only $12!!
As for Madeline's pieces, the Old Navy jeggings are some of my favorite for Madeline as they're super soft and hold up so well! I also love that they have an adjustable waist. Her cardigan is also a great one that's under $20. And her hair bow is from my all time favorite Etsy shop that has the prettiest colors! The owner (Melissa) is beyond awesome and just created the cutest leopard print bows (see them here, here and here) for Madeline that she's now offering to everyone! Y'all can save 25% off of them with the code "MADELINEBOWS" :)
I hope y'all have the best Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by.
Hello friends and happy Friday (the 13th haha) :) I'm so excited to be sharing one of my favorite mommy and me looks to date with y'all today! And just a heads up, it's packed full of several affordable fall finds for both women and kids.
The theme of today is, one of my favorite fall colors, MAUVE! Along with touches of leopard anddd flared cropped jeans, which are a huge fall trend. I first wanted to start off talking about a sale that's going on today only for Friday the 13th. You can save 25% off your item of choice with the code 3422. With that being said, my cardigan (it's only $17.99), Madeline's cardigan, her leopard tee and her ruffle hem culottes are all included in that sale! In fact, all of our pieces I just mentioned are under $20 even before the sale!! They're all amazing pieces, and I've found so many great fall finds for both Madeline and myself from H&M, so I encourage y'all to check their stuff out with the sale :)
I also wanted to talk about my hat that's an under $20 one and so so perfect for fall! I have it in two colors, and it comes in about ten colors! The quality is pretty amazing, if you're looking for a great, yet affordable fall hat. My leopard print tee is also super affordable, coming in at $13. It's a great fall layering piece.
Next up, I want to mention my shoes! They're #TargetStyle, and I have gotten so much wear out of them already! I love that they give the the bootie style look however they're slip-ons like mules. Sometimes when I'm in a hurry to get dressed and out the door, they seriously come to the rescue haha! They also come in snake and black. TTS and SUCH a great shoe!
Well that's about it on the details for today's look. I hope this gave y'all some fun outfit inspo for the upcoming season. Have a great Friday!
