• Fashion,  Lifestyle

    10 Favorite Inexpensive Date Night Ideas + My Favorite Date Night Dress

    I’m really excited about sharing today’s post! Blake and I have been together for 9 years (married for almost 4!) and therefore have had tons of date nights. We have always put a priority on getting out and trying new things together, and some of my favorite memories have been last minute or surprise date nights. When we first started dating, I was finishing up my last year at Georgia Tech and Blake went off to Duke to get his Masters degree. Ā Neither of us had a lot of extra money to spend, so we had to get creative when we got together. Even when he moved back to Atlanta…

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    Feminine Floral Maxi Dress

    Ok you guys…between baby showers, weddings, bridal showers, graduations, and all of the other events that happen in late spring/early summer, you need a dress that makes you feel good and can work for multiple events. I went through a big wave of weddings and wedding showers within the past few years, and just in May and June I’ll have two graduations, a birthday party, and two baby showers to attend! I’m always on the hunt for affordable dresses that are breezy and will keep me cool – outdoor events in the Georgia humidity are no joke! Enter this beautiful floral cold shoulder number! The material is light and the…

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    How I’m Working on Improving My Body Image

    You want to know something crazy? My body image has actually IMPROVED since becoming pregnant and having a baby. And not because I’m thinner or more toned than before (because I’m not!) which is why I’m a little shocked, too šŸ™‚ Click here for jumpsuit details – I’m 5’3″ and in a Small On the contrary, my body is different and at times seemingly far from when I was at my smallest and most in shape. I lost my baby weight somewhat quickly, but have since put a few pounds back on since I stopped pumping. The “girls” got huge while I was breastfeeding, but have now shrank back down…

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    Striped T-Shirt Dress Five Ways

    If you add one thing to your closet this year…it should be a striped t-shirt dress! This little dress dress is such a workhorse – I wear it on the weekends, to work, to church…literally everywhere. It’s so easy to dress up or down and goes with so many things that I already have in my closet. I’m a huge believer in purchasing items that you can wear multiple times and multiple ways – we all work hard for our money and I don’t want to waste time on something I’ll barely wear! T-shirt dress:Ā Old Navy and similar hereĀ //Wedges: Seychelles // Earrings: Bauble Bar // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban The first way…

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    Favorite White Top for Date Night + More White Tops You Need for Spring!

    Is there anything better than a crisp white top or dress for Spring and Summer?? I love how fresh it looks and the possibilities for styling are virtually endless…my usual go to is a turquoise necklace or bracelet but recently I’ve been drawn towards the pretty blush color I’ve been seeing everywhere. I wanted to add a new white top to my closet this year, and when I saw this one, I knew I had to have it. The detail is so beautiful and I love the easy, flowy shape. Top: Chicwish // Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch // Wedges: Seychelles, similar here and here // Clutch: Old, but also love…