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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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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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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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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Remixing my Easter dress

The weather today was beautiful!  The same front that brought thunderstorms to north Texas yesterday brought cooler weather today, which provided the perfect opportunity for a final spring love affair with a blazer and tights.  I don't know if the cooler weather will stick for a few days or not, but this is probably one of the last times you'll see me sporting these kinds of pieces for months.

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Short lived

Hello, beautiful people!  I'm back with an outfit post!  Although the story behind it is less than exciting...

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Catching up after Easter

Springtime by jessicamarie626 featuring platform sandals

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A pretty palette: Soft for spring

A pretty palette: soft for spring by jessicamarie626 featuring gold pendants

Addictions

First off, regarding Thursday's post, I'd just like to thank all the lovely readers and commenters who wished me well.  My doctor contacted me about some blood work she ran yesterday, which revealed that I am B12 deficient, so that is what has been exacerbating my fibromyalgia symptoms and causing me to feel, well, icky.  She's going to run some more tests to see what the best plan of action is.  I am very optimistic.

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What I wish I were wearing

As much as I'd love to be spending my time outdoors, frolicking in a field, and enjoying the beautiful weather we've had lately, this has just not been my reality.

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Giving in

Today was a decidedly flowy skirt day.

I had a whole other outfit picked out to wear today, but I could not resist the power of the flowy skirt.  It was calling my name.

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Tutorial Tuesday: Cascarone inspired nails

This week's tutorial will show you how to paint your nails in a way inspired by a Mexican staple during this time of year: cascarones.

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Inspiration Monday: Honesty time

Let me preface the rest of this post with this:

Honesty is the best policy.

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Tardy

I was never one of those students who was tardy for class all the time in high school.  Shoot, I was never even absent.  Swear!

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Jess LC: Design Your Look

Ya know what my absolute favorite thing about spring is?  The colors.

So when I decided to participate in the Jess LC Design Your Look challenge, I knew I wanted to draw inspiration from from some of the lines jewelry pieces that featured bright, vibrant colors.

Here's what I came up with...

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Sandals

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Once you've swooned over Jessica Alba's shoe collection, take a deep breath, and then read on.

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