Return from paradise

I am officially back from vacation, and Caleb and I had the most wonderful time!  The Riviera Maya is such a beautiful place, and I can't wait to share our memories with you.  While away, we enjoyed zip-lining, horseback riding, visiting Mayan ruins, massages, kayaking, snorkeling, and a whole lot more!  It was a much needed vacation, and we enjoyed our time in our little slice of paradise.

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Giveaway winner

Congratulations to Lindsay of Delighted Momma for winning my giveaway from The Body Shop!  Thanks to all who entered!

Summer reading

Still need some good reads while I'm away on vacation? Go check out some of my favorites!

think {pretty} thoughts: Summer vacation brunch and shopping look

Check out this gorgeous summer look created by Katy of think {pretty} thoughts!  I love the colors, Katy!  Thanks for contributing while I'm gone!

vacation by katypbrooks featuring organic cotton tops

Chinti and Parker organic cotton top, $70
Acne suede short, 420 GBP
Tory Burch boho shoes, $395
Armani Exchange chunky jewelry, $220
Juicy Couture striped hat, $78
MAC Lipstick, $15

Dress with Courage: Packing for a trip

Hi everyone. My name is Elissa and I blog over at Dress With Courage. It’s a personal style blog from
a woman with a background in writing, which essentially means I blog about more than fashion and
what I’m wearing.

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Crimson Rosella: Adapting your wardrobe to your vacation climate

Hi, I’m Kirstin from Crimson Rosella!

I just spent a glorious year in Australia and on my way home I travelled to New Zealand and Fiji. The
thing about these beautiful places is that the climate is so drastically different to my home (Canada).
How do you adapt your wardrobe to your vacation climate? Well, that can be difficult when you are
used to lots and lots of snow! I discovered through living in Australia for a year that my style became
more relaxed and simplistic because of the heat. I wore sundresses, bathing suits, flip flops and maxi
dresses.

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Vacation!

By the time you read this, I'll already be soaking up the sun in beautiful Riviera Maya! (Hopefully I'm not sunburn yet!) Caleb and I are taking a much needed vacation, but I have a couple guest posts for you to enjoy while I'm away this week. Stay tuned for some great reads!

THE BODY SHOP GIVEAWAY EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 28TH!

Reader request: Child's birthday party

Child's Party Attire by jessicamarie626 featuring gold plated jewelry



Lindsay from Delighted Momma told me that she is going to attend a child's birthday party, and she asked for outfit suggestions that would be appropriate yet stylish.  Here are a few tips...

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The Body Shop giveaway

During my discussion of the May DFW blogger meet-up in my previous post, I mentioned that fashion and beauty bloggers at the event received free goodie bags courtesy of The Body Shop.  I also mentioned that I would be hosting a giveaway courtesy of The Body Shop!  And guess what?  Now you can enter to win a goodie bag, too!

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May DFW blogger meet-up: The Body Shop

This past Saturday was the May DFW blogger meet-up.  The Body Shop was our host, and the event they threw for us was so much fun!  It was actually the first time The Body Shop USA threw an even for fashion and beauty bloggers, and they really did a fantastic job!

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Let's hope this post doesn't vanish

 Let me start off by saying that I really wanted to get this post up last night, but couldn't because Blogger was down.  Please don't mistake this for an apology - Blogger is the one who owes an apology to everyone who uses the platform.  Having a post delayed is annoying, but it's really not that huge of a deal.

What is a big deal is the fact that I spent a LOT of time and energy on my last post.  It wasn't just a typical ol' outfit post, either.  I discussed struggling with fibromyalgia and the decision to go medicine free and improve the quality of my life by natural means.  It was cathartic to write and make the collages necessary for the post, and I also hoped it would inspire other people to dedicate themselves to taking care of their bodies.

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Au naturale: A health initiative

Take a quick gander at this blog, and it'll be no mystery that I created it to talk about fashion and beauty.  However, every now and then, I like to get a little bit more personal.  Today is one of those days.

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One pieces: Suit for any style

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One piece swimsuits are something I used to be vehemently opposed to.  For years, bikinis have been my swimwear essentials, and I've collected various colors, styles, and varieties.  In fact, I once thought that a bikini was the only youthful, stylish, and attractive swimwear option.

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Dressing for graduation: Getting inspiration from your major and other tips

We're finishing up the first week of May, and if you're a senior in college, that means one thing: graduation is imminent.

While graduation in and of itself is super exciting, there's one little thing that has the potential to cause some stress: choosing the right outfit.  Getting your degree is a huge step in your life, and you want to look your best.  But where do you start?

If you're struggling to figure out what to wear for your graduation day, think outside of the box for inspiration and examine your major.  You've spent the last several years of your life studying for your major, so why not take some inspiration from it?

Here are some outfit inspiration collages based on college majors...

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Links a la Mode: May 5

I'm delighted to tell you that I've been chosen for another series of Links a la Mode!

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A pretty palette: An afternoon at the park

An Afternoon at the Park by jessicamarie626 featuring flower earrings

Bloggers do it better: All dressed in white

 

I love that Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly started Bloggers Do It Better (BDIB).  It lets us fashion bloggers showcase just how fabulous we truly are, and it's a fantastic way to bring the blogging community together.

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Turning 23

Today, I turn 23.  Happy birthday to me!  :)

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April DFW blogger meet-up

One of my favorite parts of being a blogger is meeting other bloggers.  The fashion and beauty blogging community here in the DFW area has really come together, and I've been so honored to get to know so many lovely ladies.  Our most recent meet-up was this past Saturday, and, of course, it was full of shopping, fun, and laughter.

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