Shein Striped Dress

This is my new current favorite dress! I cannot say enough good things about it. First off the material is sooooo comfortable. You know those amazing high count thread sheets that you love to sleep in? I secretly think this dress is made from those sheets! Ok, maybe not but one can dream. 

This dress was fitted but still had some room for comfort. It also had a little bit of flow to it so I could pair it with a long cardigan. This dress is perfect for all season. I especially love pairing stripes in the fall with a deep mustard color. In the winter I can pair it with some tights and over the knee boots and once the weather warms up a bit in the spring I can wear it by itself. 

The best thing about the dress is that it is currently on sale for $12. Is that not an amazing price for a dress that can carry you through all the seasons? You can never go wrong with a complimentary striped dress with an amazing price. I have linked the site information here. www.shein.com

If you are wondering about the cat, my daughter thought it would be a fun idea if I posed with it. How do you say no to a 5 year old? :)

XOXO,

Brianna

 

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V-Neck Striped Shirt

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THML Fall LookBook

Big comfy sweaters are my favorite fall trend. The saying “the higher the hair the closer to heaven”, I feel can be relatable when you put on your oversized snugly shirt for the day. Sweaters are just so inviting and if it is a gloomy day, forget about it I am making my way to the couch for a quick nap.

 This sweater is from THML Clothing Company. I am the least bit a fan of turtlenecks because of the constraint on your neck but I love the warmth they provide. This sweater featured below had the perfect compromise to my problem. The neckline almost appears to be a scarf and the button details add the cutest touch.

Stripes are always a flattering look and I love that these stripes are neutral. I have been on a big neutral kick lately and this sweater had me swooning as soon as I saw it. Some sweaters can leave an itchy irritated feeling, especially if there is material around your neck. This sweaters fabric was light enough that the material did not cling to your body but still added enough warmth without any irritation.

 

This drape front jacket is so cozy and fun to wear. The oversized grey look to me just appears to have a London-esque look . I have no idea why but it does. The plaid long sleeves could not have added a more fall appearance even if I tried. Typically I am not a fan of plaid, however this had just enough pop of design yet still subtle enough to be able to be paired with multiple outfits.

I recently went to a birthday celebration that was outside and it was COLD. Most people attending were wearing winter coats and all I brought was a thick sweater and this jacket. Needless to say I was not the least bit cold. I was pleasantly surprised at how warm I stayed in the jacket. The jacket itself was not heavy but provided the warmth and comfort that I needed.

You can find these looks and many more on the THML Clothing website, www.thmlclothing.comCheck out their fall look book for many more sophisticated pieces. 

XOXO,

Brianna

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Irresistible Me Hair

Ok Lets talk hair! My hair has changed very much over the past six years. Prior to having children I had fine, super wavy, semi thin hair that kept a curl all day long. In high school I even won the award for “Best Hair” my senior year. I was the girl who would wake up early in the morning to do her hair when most other high school students were trying to catch those last five minutes before the buzzer went off.

Fast toward ten years and two kids later and my hair is totally different. In the past I would have ringlets and voluminous hair and now it tends to fall flat shortly after being blow-dried and is pin straight. Isn’t it crazy how much hormones can change a persons hair? I know I am not the only mom out there who experienced a 180! I have heard so many stories.

I have used different hair extensions in the past. Some have been awful, where the hair has disintegrated when a curling iron touches them and others have been ok to use, but only provided a few uses.

When I received my Irresistible Me hair extensions in the mail I was so excited to try them! The package provides you with several different size clips, allowing you to decide how thick and full you would like your hair to be. They are 100% human hair and curl the same way as the hair on top of my head does. 

When picking out my extensions on their website I was able to decide on what color and length I wanted to choose. In all honesty I was very nervous I had picked the wrong color, however when I placed the clips in my hair they matched perfectly! You would never be able to tell the difference.

I personally cut my extensions so they blended better with my hair length. When placing the clips in your own personal hair if you do NOT put them in right they can hurt do to pulling on hair. You need to make sure that any hair that is not going to be placed in the clips is out of the way. For example, taking your hair by sections and pulling up and out of your way will guarantee no fly away hair will get stuck. I learned a great tip a few years ago: Tease the hair that you plan on placing the clips in. This not only allows the clips to sit better in your hair, it helps alleviate strain on your hair. I like to use the large weft at the bottom on my hair. Because it is larger, there is a little bit of weight placed on my head. If I tease my hair and then place the clips in it helps with the weight and I can wear my extensions all day long. 

These extensions are so easy! I love that they are low maintenance and low commitment. I even use them for braids! They are so versatile and can be worn in multiple different ways. They only add about 2 minutes more to my routine in the morning. 2 minutes!! And those are the days I feel like they need to be curled again. SO easy! I highly recommend them! Take a look at the irresistible me website and browse all the different options they have. In the next week I will have another post with different styles that can be worn with these extensions. Cant wait to show you all!!

 

www.irresistibleme.com

XOXO Brianna

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One night in "Zori"

I am a mom. When you become a mom, 99% of life changes. I am not very big on change. Ok, let me rephrase that. I am not very good with reorganizing my life when it changes. I like to go with the flow, my typical answer to life according to my husband is "you decide".  

You see when you become a mom any "organization" of life you had before goes out the window and you are left finding the new norm. What does any of this have to do with fashion? You see the dress I am wearing? When GIna and Kate sent this dress to me, my daughter ripped it out of my hands and wanted to snuggle with it. She asked if she could use it as a blanket. Like the great mother I am, I ripped it out of her hands and said, "Are you kidding me? This is my NEW dress!!" 

How could my child ever think a dress would be used as a blanket?? Possibly because the dress is made out of the most comfortable material there is! When I slipped this on, it literally felt like I was wearing pajamas. Pajamas and heels to be exact. It seemed a little odd that something could look so pretty and be so comfortable, until I looked in the mirror and realized I was infact wearing an outfit ready for date night. 

More often than not I realize I need to humble myself infront of my kids. My daughter was just as excited as I was to see the new package in the mail. We just had two different perspectives. After I shot some pictures in this dress I came home and sat on the couch and my babies snuggled right up to me. In a different way than usual. Mommy was obviously a lot more snuggly feeling today. Perhaps I felt like a blanket. The only thing my oldest daughter wanted to feel from that dress. 

Life changes. The more children you have the more your world turns upside down. I am learning change can be a good thing. It allows for new opportunities and new perspectives. My girls show me on a daily basis that life is ever changing and with that comes new joys. Embrace the Change. And wear a "blanket" dress while you do. ")

 Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality." Nikos Kazantzakis
 

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XOXO Brianna

 

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Zori off the shoulder dress

Pink Lace Up heels

 

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"Wood time is it Mr.Fox" Giveaway

My daughters and I have started to play a new favorite game, "What time is it Mr. Fox"? My youngest who is almost 2, does not quite understand and likes to yell "Fox" every time. It is the cutest thing! My older daughter who is starting kindergarten in a few weeks, loves to play and I am realizing it is a great transition into teacher her time.

In our house, the only place to find the time is on the microwave. Other than that we use our cell phones. We used to have alarm clocks, but those eventually just took up too much space and we eneded up getting rid of them. Being able to look at our cell phone for time is wonderful however if my phone is close by I am going to most likely be on it. There are so many amazing apps I can distract myself with, and before I know it I have wasted 30 minutes that could have been spent with my girls. That is why having a watch is so nice. It allows me to keep distractions at bay, and focus on the more important things in life.

Woodwatches sent me this beautiful watch that I cannot stop swooning over. It has such a unique look to it, I have never seen a design like this before! I love candy, ESPECIALLY arm candy and this watch makes dressing up a little bit more fun. You can find this exact style here.

I have teamed up with Jord to give one winner a $75 e-voucher towards any watch of their choosing. Everyone else who enters will receive a $20 e-voucher that can be applied to any watch on our website. Entering the giveaway is simple! All you have to do, is enter you email address. It takes 10 seconds! Click here to enter. The giveaway will remain open until August 26. The winner will be notified by email the day after. May the odds ever be in your favor!

XOXO Brianna

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