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  • Wedding Wednesday: My Bridal Shower

    Wedding Wednesday: My Bridal Shower

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    Happy Wednesday friends! I hope y’all had a great weekend, I know I did! This past Saturday I was given the most perfect Bridal shower you can imagine! My dream has always been to have a Kate Spade themed shower and let me tell you, my mom did not disappoint. She did such a great job planning and decorating with the help of my aunts, my soon-to-be mother in-law, and some of my bridesmaids (and even my dad helped the day of). Everything from the decorations to the mimosa bar to the desserts were perfectly themed.

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    This was part of the mimosa bar set up
    All the desserts were made by Robert’s super talented cousin

    I made all the mirrored signs for my party

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    My lovely parents
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    My soon-to-be mother in-law
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    My beautiful bridal party

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    THEE best Maid of Honor I could ask for
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    Robert came at the end and brought me flowers!
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    Because there is no other way to finish off your Bridal Shower

    I just wanted to take the time to share with you a few of my favorite pictures from my shower. If you are planning a Kate Spade themed party or shower, feel free to use my pictures for some inspso!

    As of today, we are only 52 days out and I would love to tell you guys that I’ve got everything under control…but then I’d be lying. For starters, I’m STILL waiting for my invitations to get shipped (I’d like those yesterday please)!!

    If you have any questions about anything let me know in the comments and I’ll be sure to answer!

    Here are the links to my outfit (I couldn’t find my exact shoes or dress but here are some similar ones:

    XOXO

  • SALES

    SALES

    Happy Thursday! I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I just feel like the last month has slipped away from me! Last week we welcomed spring, and with spring weather right around the corner, it’s time for a wardrobe upgrade!!

    There are a few really great sales going on right now and I wanted to take a minute and talk about two of them! I just made purchases from both of these stores yesterday and I can’t wait to get my things in the mail so I can show y’all.

    The Loft:

    Shop at The Loft and use promo code HELLO for  40% OFF almost everything! Valid until Saturday, March 31. I know that there is still winter weather in most parts of the country, but how can you pass up 40% off new arrival items!?

    • Polka Dot Tie Waist Dress – $80, with promo code only $48. Ok, how cute is this dress!? I got this in petite XS as the perfect summer type work outfit. It is available in both regular and petite sizing (fully stocked in both). It has a ruffled keyhole neckline, flutter sleeves and a tie waist.

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    • Stacked Stone Pendant Necklace – On Sale for $30, with promo code only $18. I love long necklaces; they’re my go to for wearing to work. This one has 4 pendants on it in a drop fashion. I can’t wait to get this, I know that it will match with almost everything in my closet!

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    • Embroidered Bar Back Flutter Top – $55, with promo code only $33. I got this in a petite XS. It comes in both regular and petite sizing, but is no longer available in an XS in either size option. An embroidered yoke, cutout flutter sleeves, and a sleek bar back anchor this dreamy with modern romance. It has a round neck, short flutter sleeves, and a bar v-back.

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    • Eyelet Wrap Peplum Top – $60, with promo code only $36. I ordered this in a petite 2, but may have to exchange for a smaller size. This top comes in regular (size 2-16 available) and petite (size 00-12 available) sizing. The wrap effect makes this eyelet top sooo flattering. It has a crossover v-neck, flutter cap sleeves, is shirred beneath the waist, and has a v-back with zipper.

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    The grand total for this shopping trip would have come out to about $225, but with the promo code HELLO, my total came out to only $134! There is free shipping with orders over $125. This is a little more than I would have liked to spend, but I figure I can always return whatever doesn’t work out.

    Ann Taylor:

    Shop at Ann Taylor and use promo code HOPTOIT for  40% OFF almost everything! Valid until Saturday, March 31.

    • Clip Dot Flutter Tee – $50, with promo code only $30. I ordered a petite XS in the faded pink color. This top is super cute and looks flowy. Definitely could be a great work top for Spring/Summer. I love the pattern on sleeve, it gives it a textured look. It comes in white and faded pink and is available in both regular and petite sizing (fully stocked in both colors). Side note: it comes in black (XXS-M still available) in the regular size, but not in petite.

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    • Shirred Cuff Top – On Sale for $40, with promo code only $40. I ordered a XS in this top in the Winter White color. I loved how this top will be the perfect transition piece from Winter to Spring. The shirred cuffs will add a bit of volume to the sleeve. This top comes in white (fully stocked) and in a light blue color (only available in size XXL).  The website says this top is selling fast, so hurry and go check it out!

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    My total before adding in the promo code came out to $89.50, but after adding promo code HOPTOIT, my total came out to $53.70! Also if you have Shop Runner, this purchase qualifies for free 2-day shipping.

    The items I purchased definitely fall under Spring styles. I’ve got some pretty pastels, and eyelet patterns. I can guarantee that we will be seeing a whole lot of eyelet and pastel and ruffles (which I did not purchase)!

    Let me know if any of you guys are doing some Spring shopping and tell me what kinds of things you got!

    XOXO

  • On Wednesday We Wear PINK

    On Wednesday We Wear PINK

    Happy Wednesday y’all! I hope you guys are having an amazing week so far! I know I am, but then again I only have today and tomorrow left of my work week! I just wanted to hop on and share one of my favorite late winter looks with you guys. I don’t know about you guys, but SoCal is finally getting some winter type weather! FINALLY, I can pull out my sweaters. My outfit is still fully stocked!

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    Steve Madden Women’s Malorie Chelsea Boot • Steve Madden • $79.98

    Free People Gummy High Waist Crop Jeans • Free People • $68

    Free People Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans • Free People • $35

    Free People – Gummy Denim High-Rise Roller Crop Jeans Women’s Jeans • Free People • $68

    Free People Roller Crop Denim Pant – Women’s • Free People • $47.60

    Free People Gummy Hi-Rise Roller Crop Denim Pant – Women’s • Free People • $68

    Express cable knit chenille boat neck balloon sleeve sweater • Express • $50.99

    SWEATER:

    My sweater is super soft and comfy and can be worn as a regular sweater or you can pull it off the shoulder for a little sassier look! The best part is… it’s on SALE right now. It’s normally $80, but is on sale for $50.99…but wait, it gets even better, it’s an additional 30% off making it only $35.69!! Talk about a steal, that’s more than 50% off the original price! It comes in 5 colors: Amazon Green (only sz Small), Taupe (XS-L), Light Pink (XS-L), Maroon (XS, limited quantity Small, L), and Hot Pink (XS-L). I have the light pink in the XS and I feel that it does run a little on the big side. I normally get Smalls in all my sweaters, but this one worked out better in a smaller size, so I would recommend sizing down!

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    JEANS:

    I got my jeans for my birthday back in July, so I couldn’t find the exact pair that I’m wearing. I found some that were almost identical though. I’ve been wearing them since July and washed them countless times, and the black color hasn’t faded. I love the way they fit…they aren’t too tight but have just enough stretch to make them super comfy to wear all day! I would say that they run true to size. I got a 25 which is a 0 in most brands.

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    BOOTIES:

    Unfortunately you can’t see my booties, but they are last season Steve Madden that I got at Nordstrom Rack. I’ve linked the most similar pair I could find! I run true to size in Steve Madden and I always get a 6.5.

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    I’d love to hear your thoughts on this post, so leave some love below!

    XOXO