Thursday, March 28, 2024

Lately

Beth Ladd sneak peek!! Launching April 2nd (that's this Tuesday!)

The best garment bag that is fully customizable!

It has been a busy week over here! I can't believe it's almost the weekend, and I also cannot believe Easter is on Sunday. Wow! What do you all do for Easter? My parents host Easter dinner with extended family and family friends! 

I've been working behind the scenes this week on photographing and putting together launch materials for my collaboration with Beth Ladd. I worked closely with Beth to design two cosmetic bags, and they will be launching this Tuesday, April 2nd! I am excited to share them with you. These bags are handmade and made to order, so there is no stock sitting around; every single bag is made just for the order! Beth Ladd Collections is a small business out of Connecticut, and after working with Beth over the last few months, I have learned so much from her. She is creative, has a great eye, and is super smart! I have attached a sneak peek photo at the top of this post of the new bag style that Beth will be offering. This bag has so much beautiful hand embroidery; I am so pleased with how it has turned out! Be sure to return on Tuesday to get all the details on launch day! You'll also want to keep an eye out on my Instagram because in the coming weeks, I'll be doing a giveaway for one of the bags and I'm going to be filling it with so many of my favorite things!
Wearing: Roller Rabbit sent me some of their new spring arrivals, and these pieces are adorable. I am going to bring them all with me on my upcoming trip. I figured the shorts and tee would be perfect for a quick morning breakfast, the coverup perfect for the pool/beach, and the dress perfect for lunch or a more casual dinner! I sized up to a medium in all of these. I think I definitely could have done a small in the coverup, but don't mind the medium! Are you following me on the LikeToKnowIt app?! You can shop all of my outfits, favorite finds, and more in the app. I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also access all of my posts, here, if you don't use LTK!

Eating: Don't sleep on the jumbo lump crabcakes at Whole Foods. They are at the seafood counter, and wow, were they delicious and made for the easiest dinner ever! We served it with a bagged caesar and sauteed broccoli. YUM! 

Sale: I ordered this beautiful vase on sale and now it is even more on sale! It is gorgeous and would make a great gift if you just add in some flowers from Trader Joe's or Whole Foods!

Watching:
 Are you all watching Palm Royale on Apple TV? I'm truly obsessed. The storyline is great so far, but it's the costuming and sets that are just drool-worthy. It is 1960's Palm Beach goodness. I have Apples Never Fall on Peacock on my list to watch since I've been seeing a lot of buzz around it on social media!  
Listening: My husband got us tickets to a Candlelight conert which is in many cities. It was a string quartet that played Coldplay music in a church with tons of candles. It was such a lovely date night!! 

Loving: I just got **this dress**, and it is one of the most stunning things I've ordered in a long time. I don't even think the product photos do it justice. The fabric, the detail, and the fit are all perfect. It looks like a $800 dress.  

Loving II: This is such a great sunscreen kit with travel-sized products. I love kits like this because I love trying different products and always need smaller sizes for on-the-go! I also love that they donate $25 of each kit sold. 

Wanting: 
 These sneakers are my favorite comfort style, and I wear them to Orange Theory often. I *love* this new colorway/style. In my cart! They also come in golf shoes, which I also added to my cart because I've been looking for some sportier shoes as I have a more traditional style of golf shoes! These blue and white planters are gorgeous! Also, love this very affordable planter. The reviews say it looks $$. Love this seersucker little nightgown so much!

Pittsburgh: I'll be on a University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business panel next Friday, April 5th, chatting all things influencing and content creation. I'm looking forward to it. It's open to professionals, so here is the link if you'd like to register! 


Amazon Rec: Did you catch my post from earlier this week where I shared 18 Amazon finds?! You can find more of my Amazon favorites, here on my Amazon page where I am constantly updating it with all of my finds and top picks from home, beauty, fashion, and more!

Smelling: I love this body wash so much. It smells incredible- like fancy perfume, but it has a unisex scent, so both my husband and I use it. 

Traveling: I'm off to Mexico next. I've only been to Mexico on a day cruise ship excursion many years ago! We are going for a family friend's wedding, and I am so excited for a vacation with so many family and friends! 

Quoting: 'Home isn't where you're from, it's where you find light when all grows dark.' - Pierce Brown // See more of my favorites, here.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Wedding + Occasion Dresses

I was a runner-up in a spelling bee in elementary school one year and consider myself to know how to spell most things. But the one word I can never get right, even as an adult, is occasion. I always have to double-check myself. Oddly enough, I worked in events right after college, and spelling 'occasion' was frequent, so you'd think I would have it drilled into my brain by now! 

Anyway, we have a family friend's wedding coming up in April. It's in Mexico, so I have been searching high and low for something gorgeous to wear with a resort vibe. Since searching, I've found so many things that I have loved, from casual to black tie. I know many of you have weddings to attend, so I thought I would share a big roundup of my finds! 

These finds are from so many brands and at all different price points. I believe all of them are well under $1000. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

March Amazon Finds

March Amazon Finds

I'm always updating my Amazon storefront page with my latest finds, but I'm back with my monthly Amazon roundups! You can check out January's finds and February's finds!

Some Items of Note... 
Are any of you watching Palm Royale on Apple TV? It's set in 1960s Palm Beach, and I cannot get enough of the costumes. It's colorful perfection. Kristen Wig's character wears white cat-eye sunglasses, and I have never really liked white sunglasses, but as soon as I saw her in them, I added these White Cat Eye Sunglasses to my cart!

- I got my husband and me these 24 oz Water Bottles for travel. We have Stanley tumblers, but those don't work for air travel, so I snagged us these, which claim to be spill-proof. While we have many water bottles, I particularly loved that these have straws!

- It's so random to recommend Dental Floss, but I've been using this for years, and I just repurchased it, so it reminded me to share it with you all. Apparently, some dental flosses have teflon in them (do your own research), but this one does not. I had no idea until I saw a dental floss labeled 'Teflon-free' and looked it up. It makes me so angry that basically everything contains 'bad things'. I would have *never* thought dental floss would have Teflon in it!!! I am glad I've been using this floss for so many years! 

- I'm so excited for the Masters and thought that this Nora Fleming Golf Ball and Golf Tee Cocktail Picks are so cute for a party or get-together! I had no idea what Nora Fleming was until my aunt gave us a few pieces when we got engaged! I love how you can swap out the 'charms' based on the season or event.
 
March Amazon Finds
Some Items of Note... 
- This Smocked Dress is back in stock! It always sells out. I have it and love it. It's adorable and runs true to size. 

- I have so many of these inexpensive but gorgeous Swimsuit Pareo Wraps. It's basically a Julia Amory look for less! 

- I was searching for a birthday card for a girlfriend. How fun is this Rhinestone Martini Birthday Card?!

- This Athletic Skort comes in so many colors and is currently in my cart. It gives me Free People vibes but for less! 

- In case you need some last-minute touches for your Easter table, these Blue and White Napkins are beautiful! 

Monthly Amazon Finds:
January 

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Summer Sandals On Sale




on sale for $39.99

I can't believe we are nearing sandal weather. I loathe socks, so my excitement always goes through the roof this time of year. 

Last year, I paid $100 for these beautiful raffia platform sandals. They are a bit trendier than I typically go for, but I love them, and they are *so* comfortable. 

Well, I've found them for $39.99, which is a crazy good price, and I wanted to alert you ASAP because I am betting these will sell out at this price. They sold out quickly last year at full price! There are more sizes here at $39.99 and some sizes here are on sale. If the sale price sells out, you can also find them here and here

They run true to size, and I find that they work with much more than I originally thought! If you are deciding between two sizes, choose your smaller size.



I got these sandals last spring and love them because of the slightly padded footbed. They are so easy to slide in and go! They also match pretty much everything. I love the texture they add to outfits! These are also on sale—not as great as $39.99, but they are still a great price for high-quality sandals. These run a little big, so get your true size or go a half size down!


I wore these so much last summer! They are adorable and remind me of something the women would wear in Palm Royale. Is anyone else watching and loving them on Apple TV?! They're chic and neutral but not as plain as many other sandal options—the tortoise buckle, raffia, and leather trio really steal the show! These run true to size.


These are nearly 50% off! They have slight Birkenstock vibes. I've tried to get into the traditional Birkenstock style, but I return them every time I order a pair of sandals. I want to like them but don't feel myself in them. These are a great compromise because they have similar comfort but feel a bit more feminine. They are not as chunky as other comfort sandals out there. I also love them because I can just hose them down. They make great pool/beach/lake shoes! They run true to size. 
 

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