Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Trending Now: Velvet

What do you guys think about the resurgence of the velvet trend for this fall/winter season? I feel like every where I look and everything I see is VELVET! Personally, velvet has always been a staple in my closet and something I love to style for fall. It can come off as super luxurious when done right. From runways to street style it is hard to miss the fact that velvet is trending hard right now! 

Finding an item that looks expensive but doesn't break the bank is always what I am looking for when shopping for anything velvet. A lot of the items this season seem to be on the pricier side but I've come up with a list of some of my favorites in a variation of price points!  Check out my picks below! 

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Trending Now: Blush Tones

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Alright, so I know it's fall and all. I am supposed to be into all the maroon, navy, and olive colors that are being seen everywhere I look. But no. For some reason the trend I am drawn to the most right now is BLUSH. Blush everything! Maybe I am a little late on the bandwagon? I mean, yeah, it is a great color for spring and summer - but something about this shade just has a hold on me right now. That Mansur Gavriel bag above - ugh! Too good. Shop some of my favorite blush moments below!

xx 

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Accessorizing for Fall



It’s that time of year when we start slowly easing into fall. Pumpkin spice everything (+ everywhere!), cute bomber jackets, suede boots, and cooler weather! I am having fun creating new ways to style my 25 week baby bump, but I am not going to lie – sometimes it is really challenging! I am used to throwing on my ripped skinny jeans and a huge chunky knit for fall. Somehow I just don’t see myself squeezing into those same skinny jeans this year ;) Although I am seriously DYING to get my little paws on this pair by Lovers + Friends. I am considering buying them to have for post baby – they can be like my motivation to get my pre-pregnancy body back asap. Good idea, right?!

Because fitting into all of my normal clothes isn’t something that is going to happen right now, I love dressing up simple outfits with fun accessories. My dress is non-maternity and under $60, such a great deal – it also comes in a deep burgundy color, perfect for fall! Also, as you can see my choker obsession is still going strong! I have been obsessing over this one in my post – anything with onyx and gold and I am game!

Oh, and I can't forget - one of my favorite ways to accessorize now that I am pregnant is with an ORGANIC Spray Tan! Yes, I said ORGANIC. I am super careful about what I put on my body now that I am pregnant and love that I can get a glow and keep it organic at the same time. For my local babes – Blush Tan in La Jolla offers this service and I have seriously been obsessed. It is the perfect way to make me feel just a little bit better on those days I am feeling especially pasty (if ya know what I mean?!). Check ‘em out and give them code ‘BLAMEITONBARNEYS20’ to get 20% off your spray tan – you won’t regret it! 
 
Hope you are all getting through the week okay, only 2 more days till the weekend!

xx

Dress: Nordstrom | Shoes: Pour La Victoire | Sunglasses: Illesteva | Bomber Jacket: Azalea | Bag: Proenza Schouler | Watch: Larsson & Jennings | Choker: Taylor Kenney

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Beauty Favorites | Mr. B's Necessities

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Some of my favorite beauty products right now are ones that are made of all natural ingredients. I know I have done posts on it previously, but the more I use products made of ingredients I can actually pronounce the more excited I get. Especially when they actually work! I recently found out about a local brand called Mr. B’s Necessities based out of Oceanside, CA – a husband and wife team who create products made of all natural ingredients. Doesn’t get much better than that!

I’ve been using a few of their products over the past few weeks and am hooked. Read about my current favorites below:

Rose Facial Mist & Toner – I’ve found it especially important to take care of my skin now that I am pregnant. With all of the hormonal changes it is hard to figure out what works and what doesn’t. I use this each day after I wash my face and before I moisturize. It feels super refreshing, smells great, and tones my skin. Sometimes I even spray it on my face throughout the day as a little hydration pick-me-up!

All Natural Deodorant – Ah, the great debate of all natural deodorants. Some love ‘em, some hate ‘em. I used to be on the fence and more of the hate ‘em type of person. A little TMI but I feel like I sweat, a lot! I have always loaded on my Secret or Degree as to stop the sweat from coming. As I have gotten older I have started to realize our bodies are made to sweat and if you are constantly plugging up the pores that are made to rid our bodies of toxins then we are just causing a whole slew of other problems. I’ve used it all from straight baking soda to the crystal deodorant and am usually a little skeptical on how they will work. I have found I really love this one! Yes, you still are going to sweat more than you would if you are layering on the Secret, but you don’t smell and you really don’t sweat all that much after you let your body adjust naturally. Also, just a heads up  - this deodorant is hard so you have to wet the top a bit prior to applying!

Lavender Tea Tree Charcoal Soap – I feel like someone was holding out on us with the use of charcoal in beauty products for the past decade or so! Recently I have seen it used in so many skincare products and that is because it works wonders! Charcoal helps detoxify the skin by bringing all that gunk underneath up to the surface. Also, if you aren’t familiar with Tea Tree oil you should makes friends, fast! Tea tree oil has antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal properties – so in short, it helps with acne and breakouts. I love that this soap contains some of my favorite ingredients including Lavender which gives it such a good smell and soothing properties!

Check them out online at MrBsNecessities.com or check their list of stockists to see if they are in store near you!

xx

Saturday, September 3, 2016

A Saturday Well Spent

I woke up today feeling motivated which is why I love the weekends. It gives me time to wind down from a busy work week and focus on things in my life that I really love spending time on. I spent time this morning baking muffins - omg so domesticated. But I am LITERALLY obsessed with these dark chocolate cherry muffins! Cherries are out of season so today I switched it up - fingers crossed they turn out good. 

My new thing lately while doing tasks such as baking, driving, getting ready, etc. is to listen to podcasts. I have become addicted! I have to have a good podcast if I am going to be in the car for more than 30 minutes. It is a great way to gain knowledge while otherwise doing something you do on a daily basis. Today I listened to the most recent episode of Girlboss Radio with Sophia Amoruso from Nasty Gal. Each week she interviews a badass girl in business and it never fails to motivate me!

Anyhow, hope you are all enjoying your weekend. I wanted to share this post with you before too long. I bought this double-buckle belt recently and love that I can wear it over top of my bump now and at my true waist in the future. I got a size small and it fits great - for now ;) 

xx