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Valentine’s Day Inspiration

Dress: Leith // Heels: Steve Madden // Earrings: Kendra Scott, also here // Necklace: Kendra Scott, also here // Clutch: Gigi New York

Dress: Leith // Heels: Steve Madden // Earrings: Kendra Scott, also here // Necklace: Kendra Scott, also here // Clutch: Gigi New York

Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s!) is right around the corner! I’m starting my weekend tomorrow with a girl’s dinner with one of my besties.  She recently moved back to town, so I’m enjoying getting to spend some quality girl-time with her!  Patrick & I are going to celebrate Valentine’s a little early this year with a dinner out on Saturday night.  I have the prettiest red & black lace ML Monique Lhuillier dress coming from Rent the Runway, & Patrick is surprising me with our dinner plans.  I love using Rent the Runway for Valentine’s day & my birthday (really just about any excuse), it makes the night feel just a little more special when you’re in a gorgeous new dress!

It’s no secret that pink is my favorite color, so Valentine’s day is just another excuse to don the color head-to-toe.  This racerback dress is one of my favorites & I also have it in black.  It’s the perfect spring/summer dress.  I wear it with a cardigan or jacket for work, then on its own for after work drinks.  It’s such a simple dress, but so easy to jazz up with fun accessories, like these Kendra Scott earrings & necklace.  I know that all over pink isn’t for everyone, so a classic LBD with some pink or red accents (think bag, jewelry, shoes) is another great option!  Many of the dresses I’ve linked below come in several colors if pink isn’t for you.  I’m really loving this one!

Sweater Weather

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BP V-Neck Long Sleeve Sweater // BP Ribbed Mock-Neck Pullover // LOFT Ribtrim Tunic Sweater // BP Stripe Oversize Pullover // ASOS Sweater with Raglan & Ruffle Detail // BP Cable Knit Dolman Sweater // Banana Republic Extra Fine Merino Cold Shoulder Pullover // BP Cowl Neck Pullover Sweater // Free People Crisscross Sweater // Leith V-Neck Sweater

There is no denying that fall is my favorite season – the cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, & roaring fires – what’s not to love?  Because of the cooler temperatures, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite fall sweaters today.  This Leith V-Neck has been on repeat, as evidenced by my instagram, & is one of the softest sweaters that I own.  I just ordered it in a pretty rust color too.  The BP Stripe Pullover is on my wishlist & it’s selling fast!

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Fall Must-Haves Under $100

Fall Under $100

1. BP Deep V-Neck Sweater (40% off) // 2. Halogen Ghillie Flat // 3. Loft Bell Sleeve Dress // 4. J Crew Factory Button Down // 5. BP Booties (40% off) // 6. Sole Society Blanket Scarf // 7. Sun & Shadow Off the Shoulder Sweater // 8. T Tahari Trench (50% off)

The days are getting shorter & the mornings are finally getting cooler, so it looks like fall may actually be on the way!  Fall is my favorite season & I look forward the sweaters, fires, hot cocoa, & holidays every year.  I picked up a lot of new fall fashion during the Nordstrom sale, but don’t panic if you missed it!  There are still tons of good deals on fall styles available.  I’ve linked up some of my favorites above.  I have the BP sweater in two colors & am trying to stop myself from ordering more.  It runs large, so I recommend sizing down (I typically wear a medium top, but have the sweater in small).  Bell sleeves & lace-up shoes aren’t going anywhere, & can be easily transitioned for fall with darker colors.  A plaid blanket scarf & khaki trench will never go out of style.

Fourth of July Outfit Inspo

Outfit Inspo

Cover-up // Hat // Tee // Crossbody // Jacket // Lipstick // Dress // Bikini // Espadrilles // Shorts // Jeans

Happy Monday y’all!  I hope that everyone’s weekend was fun & productive.  On Friday night we went to a Mardi Gras party to announce & welcome our krewe’s new royalty.  They are a great group & I am so excited about the season!  We spent lots of time relaxing on Saturday.  Yesterday we cooked dinner for our fathers & it was a huge success!  My father is usually the chef in the family & it was nice to treat him for a change.

Today is the first day of summer, although we’ve had a few weeks of sweltering heat already.  The start of summer means that the Fourth of July is right around the corner.  I love having a long weekend to spend time with friends, lay by the pool, & eat good food!  I’ve rounded up some of the best red, white, & blue options for your holiday weekend, no matter what your plans are.

Memorial Day Inspo

Is anyone else ready for the long weekend?!?  I am looking forward to lots of downtime, crawfish, & friends over the next 3 days.  To help get ready for the holiday weekend, I’ve gathered some of my favorite summer items to keep you in style no matter what your Memorial Day plans are.  There are so many great sales going on right now & a lot of these items are included, so there’s no excuse not to stock up for summer!

Memorial Day Inspo

Open Weave Floppy Straw Hat // Rose All Day Straw Hat // Wide Brim Raffia Boater Hat
Drawstring Linen Dress // Racerback Shift Dress // Striped Sundress // Oakley Dress // Pink Maxi Dress
Denim Shorts // Palm Playsuit // White Denim Shorts // Palm Shorts // Raffia Clutch
Striped Bikini // Banded One Piece // Red Scalloped Bikini // Medallion One Piece
Palm iPhone Case // Striped Tote // Sunglasses // Espadrilles // Sandals // Saddle Crossbody

Instagram Roundup

Happy Friday y’all!  I am so ready for this weekend!  It’s going to be busy, but it’s packed full of time with friends & family!  It’s been awhile since I linked up some of my Instagram looks.  Next week I’ll have lots of new looks, so I wanted to roundup some older ones today.

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Dress: Stitchfix, similar here // Heels: Christian Louboutin, similar here // Bag: Coach, similar here // Necklace: J Crew Factory, similar here

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Dress: Target, similar here // Heels: Christian Louboutin, similar here // Necklace: Rocksbox, similar here

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Sweater: White House Black Market, similar here // Skirt: Loft // Booties: Michael Kors, similar here

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Jeans: Joe’s Jeans // Heels: Sole Society // Bag: Barrington Gifts

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Tee: BP, similar here // Jeans: AG // Sandals: Nine West, similar here // Bag: Michael Kors, similar here

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Blazer: Loft, similar here // Pants: Loft, similar here // Heels: Nine West // Bag: Coach, similar here // Necklaces: Layered & Long

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Tunic: Lush // Jeans: AG

Shopbop Friends & Family Sale!

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Shorts // Sunnies // Sandals // Dress // Phone Case // Clutch // Jeans

It’s Shopbop sale time again – everything is 25% off until Wednesday!  This is one of the best sales of the year & it’s the perfect time to stock up on classics & trends for spring/summer.  I don’t typically post on Tuesday’s, but I had to share some of my favorites today.  Things sell out quickly, so don’t wait!

Use code INTHEFAM for 25% off!

Easter Dresses

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Happy Spring!  Where has this year gone?  I can’t believe that Easter is right around the corner! Whatever your weekend plans are, there is spring dress to fit the occasion.  I love the bright bold pattern of this Eliza J scarf dress.  A soft floral print with a feminine silhouette, like these from Ted Baker & Eliza J, is perfect for church.  If your plans are a little more casual, jazz up a simple shift dress with some statement jewelry & sandals.

Holiday Party Inspiration

The holiday party season is upon us and, if you’re like me, your calendar for the next few weeks is filling up quickly.  Today, I thought that I would give you a little outfit inspiration for all of those holiday parties!

Holiday Party Inspo

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You can’t go wrong with a LBD or LRD for holiday parties.  I love lace or a little sparkle for a festive look.  This black bodycon dress comes in 9 colors & is appropriate for any function.  I’ll be wearing it in red to several parties this year.  This red lace dress is on sale, with an extra 25% off today with code FRIEND!

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 Accessories are a fun and easy way to add a little sparkle to your holiday look, whether you want to go all out with glittery shoes, or add a touch of sparkly jewelry.  I absolutely love the bow on these Kate Spade heels, it adds a feminine, flirty touch!  A clutch in a classic color finishes off any look nicely.

Fall Layers

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Fall is finally in the air!  This time of transition into full-scale cool weather is the perfect time to layer up, so I thought that I’d pull together some of my favorite pieces for layering this fall.  A plaid shirt is the perfect base layer to mix with a puffer vest or sweater.  A plaid scarf is cute when thrown over a solid sweater or top & a beanie can be thrown on with any outfit.  Riding boots & a crossbody bag keep things casual.  Finally, a fitted wool coat is a must for keeping warm between the car & office.