
New Arrivals for August
7.31.2015
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fall style,
new arrivals,
nickel and suede,
Shop Update

Saddle Bag and Buffalo Print
7.29.2015
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belt,
buffalo print,
flat sandals,
midi skirt,
saddle bag,
skirt,
white tee
TEE- GAP // SKIRT- Chicwish c/o // BAG- Thrifted (similar) // BELT- old // SHOES- Old Navy (similar) // EARRINGS- Nickel and Suede (Signature Silver Cut Outs-large) // BRACELETS- Wrenn Jewelry
Photo Credit- Sarah Sweeney
While we were on vacation- something happened and Missouri suddenly remembered what real Midwest Summer's are supposed to feel like. Until now we've had lots of rain and cool-ish temps- but we came back to humid, muggy, and stale weather. It's hot. And my ability to wear jeans is suffering. I'm just thankful for a working AC and a refrigerator that makes me as much crushed ice as I can chomp.
The worst part of being in depths of Summer heat, is that right now I'm ready to start thinking Fall. I'm always ready to bust out some kind of boots by August and the Anniversary Sale isn't helping with that. My Fall closet is staring me in the face and the most I can do is play dress up at home. I tease my husband when he plays dress up with his mountain climbing gear- but right now I understand his situation a bit more. If he gets new boots or a new jacket or new bibs for climbing- he'll wear them around the house and try them out at home. It's funny to me and I make fun of him, but now I'm doing the same thing with sweaters and boots. Neither of us can actually put them to use, so we just have to pretend.
So how to enjoy the now? There are a few more things we need to do this Summer, including more swimming, the zoo, camping, and playing with as many friends as we can before school starts. I think I'll get to planning on those things and pray my ankles don't start swelling before the cooler temps come back!
What do you have left to do this Summer? I'd love some more ideas too!

Denim Vest and Knit Pants and I'm a Hypocrite
7.28.2015
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cross body bag,
denim vest,
flat sandals,
knit pants,
soft pants
Have you found yourself in a similar situation? How do you let go and just show love?

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale- Beauty Steals
7.24.2015
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beauty,
beauty products
Happy Friday! We are still on the road- finally driving home from vacation but I wanted to pop in with a quick post of my favorite beauty products from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. You should know by now that I love to mix high and low end beauty products in my beauty routine. These four are products I already own or ordered because they are that good and are worth spending more on.
What other beauty products jumped out at you from the sale?


Three Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom
7.23.2015
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Life,
motherhood,
real life

Double Fishtail for Short Hair- Easy Bob or Long Pixie Tutorial
7.22.2015
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beauty,
bob,
braids,
hair tutorial,
pixie,
short hair
Today's short hair tutorial is doubling up on braids- or specifically fishtail braids. If one braid is good, two is better so we're throwing in two today. This style will work best on a bob or a long pixie that still has good length in the front, at least on one side.
Supplies needed:
Dry Shampoo (I also like this one.)
Bobby pins
Tiny clear elastics
Redken Shine Spray
To start you'll want dry, dirty hair. Clean hair will work, but you'll need to dirty it up a bit with dry shampoo. Dirty hair will need some dry shampoo too so go ahead and throw some on your roots, clean or dirty.
Start your first braid, or fishtail about an inch back from your face. You can start next to your face, but leaving some hair loose in front is the look we styled today. This fishtail is a Dutch fishtail because you are braiding under to get a braid that is raised away from your head. Abby has a GREAT tutorial for the specifics of this braid you can watch here.
Grab a small section and start braiding down, grabbing little sections to add to it as you go down. You'll be braiding towards your ear.
After about two inches, stop adding hair and just continue to braid down towards your ear.
Before you pin the braid, or after, you'll need to "pancake" it which basically means add volume to the braid. Lightly tug the outside of each section of the braid to loosen enough strands that it makes the parts of the braid look thicker than they actually are.
Secure the end of the braid with a tiny clear elastic and get ready to start braid number two. You'll pin them after both braids are done.
Braid a second braid directly behind braid number one.
Secure both braids behind your ear with two bobby pins. Be sure to push the bobby pin up into the braid so that it hides. Then you'll want to tease the rest of your hair, especially at the crown to add a bit of volume. Style your remaining hair as usual, which may mean taking a flat iron to it and adding a little spray wax.
A shine spray is also a good idea. Dry shampoo can make your hair look dried out and frizzy, so topping this braided style with some shine spray can make it look less frizzy and more polished.
And that's it. There are lots of variations you could do with this, but the key to this style is that you have two separate braids that use very little hair, but that look like they use much more hair than they do. Also the pins and elastics we used to secure the hair are entirely hidden.
Leave your questions below and be sure to tag me on social media if you give this double braid tutorial a try!

Black and White and Bright
7.21.2015
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clutch,
faux hawk,
graphic tee,
pencil skirt,
wedges

Summer Style in Paisley and Pink
7.20.2015
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fringe,
jogger pants,
laced sandals

Sunday Style- Feeling Good
7.19.2015
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cross body bag,
dress,
midi dress,
wedges
DRESS- Stitch Fix Maternity // SHOES- thredUp // BAG- Nordstrom // EARRINGS- N&S (Brown Cut Out-large) // CUFF- N&S // WATCH- Jord
As a style blogger, I'm constantly looking at photos of myself and scrutinizing them as I decide which to share and which to delete. It's not the fun part of the job, because I am my own worst critic. And I'm pretty nice to myself, but as someone who is constantly striving to improve and do better- I get frustrated with myself most days.
So it is SO NICE when photos pop up that make me feel good. Unusual- but SO NICE. Usually most of the photos we take are outtakes and full of awkward poses, bad lighting, dumb faces or glares. But this week- the photos all turned out great. I felt good in this dress when I wore it- but it did feel a little tight so I was somewhat self conscious in it all day. But looking at photos now, I'm so happy with how I wore it. And the lighting in the photos. And my poses. I did good! And sometimes you just need to pat yourself on the back. So today I'm patting. Good job Kilee.
What are you hard on yourself about? How do you find ways to give yourself some grace?

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