July 18, 2020

Forever 21 Finds

As always, Forever 21 is one of my favorite places to shop! I love to go to the new arrivals page and browse through all the new options. They have some really cute pieces that will help round up summer and transition well into fall. They also have some adorable loungewear outfits for anyone who might still be working from home!

Starting Sunday, the 19th, Forever 21 will be participating in Liketoknow.it day where they will be having a sale exclusively for the Liketoknow.it app users. You can click here to join the app and access the sales!

Below I am sharing some of my favorite Forever 21 finds right now.

Loungewear

Summer Looks

Fall Looks

I cannot get over how cute some of these looks are for fall! I will be sharing some graphics of outfit pairings on my Liketoknow.it! Be sure to check back to see and shop the sale!

Xo,

Jess

July 5, 2020

Abercrombie & Fitch Sale Finds

Abercrombie & Fitch is very quickly becoming one of my favorite stores to shop. I can't even believe it! Their quality of clothing is amazing and their sales are very good. They have a great sale going on right now where many items are 40- 60% off. I am sharing some of my favorites!

The first thing that caught my eye when I was browsing the site was this adorable matching set in the floral pattern. Both the top and bottom are sold separately but they are SO cute! I think they would look darling together with white lace up sandals. Next, I am obsessed with this puff sleeved scrunch top and this gorgeous midi skirt. These are both items that can be worn so many ways. The last look I love is this floral off the shoulder bodysuit (shown on me in the picture above) and white distressed jeans. Love this easy look. This bodysuit has been a closet staple all throughout spring and will now transition so well from summer into fall!

These last few items are all great pieces that will transition straight into the fall. I am already eyeing things I would like for the fall and I love when stores have new items on sale- like Abercrombie does here! First, can we just admire this jumpsuit. This is a STUNNER! I just imagine wearing it with some strappy shoes and a big hat. I love it so much. Next, I am in LOVE with this gorgeous satin black midi dress. It would look so good with this cute jacket, a hat, and strappy shoes. The last look I am loving is this pretty champagne colored skirt and white puff sleeved top. You could also dress down this skirt by adding a graphic tee and fun sneakers. Top it off with a leather jacket and you would look so cute and chic!

Take a minute to browse Abercrombie's website and their sale pieces! They are all so cute.

XO,

Jess

July 4, 2020

Beach With a Baby

We just got back from our family beach trip on Tuesday and we had truly the best time ever. My family has been going to Myrtle Beach since I was little and I was so excited to bring our own baby in on that tradition! My parents own a house in Myrtle that we are fortunate enough to go to and we were able to eat at home, cook, and go to the beach all while keeping our distance from anyone.

I named this blog post "Beach With a Baby" because it is DIFFERENT! Let me tell ya! But better than any other beach trip I promise! Seeing your baby observe something new for the first time is truly incredible. Spending time like this together as a family is also incredible. I already wish we could go back!

The trip to and from the beach

For the ride down (about 7 hours), we left around 4:30pm because Andrew's bedtime is 7pm. This was SO helpful! I packed two bottles in a small cooler and was able to feed him with those. He fell asleep around 7pm and was out for the entire trip until we got to the house at 12am! YAY! We got lucky. We stopped for one diaper change and burp session and then had to stop for gas a separate time that he slept through. To prepare for the ride we downloaded a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to play incase he got fussy (this helped big time on the way home). We also brought lots of little toys that he could grab and bite if needed. I do have to say though that our dog was panting from the back the whole time and staring at him and I think Andrew loved every second of it! Haha!

What we packed for the beach

I will link everything at the end, but I basically packed everything that he needs from a day to day basis. We brought his monitor, sleep suit, hatch sound machine, packnplay, and then clothes and what not! All of this was very helpful. I loved having the monitor so we could go down stairs or be outside with the peace of mind that he was okay.

As far as beach products go, we only actually went to the beach twice (we are the worst- I used to be someone who laid in sun from 10 am- 3 pm, but it is much different with a baby!). We used Think Baby sunscreen (highly recommend), an adorable swimsuit set with a rash guard, and a bucket hat. Those are an absolute must in my opinion to keep your baby safe from the sun and nice and cool. We also had an umbrella! Each day we pushed him down in his stroller to the beach (house is about a block from the beach) and then would fold up the stroller once we got to the sand and carried him down. Someone would sit with him in a chair when we got to the beach. The pool where we were was closed for safety reasons, so we brought his little blow up pool and used that each day. So fun and he loved it! *I asked so many questions before the trip and so many moms gave all these suggestions. They helped a TON and helped me feel more confident! I also had my mom to help with ideas.

For toys, we packed his Sit Me Up (needed for rice cereal feedings) and his piano mat. He was held so much throughout the week, but still loved his toys! We also packed the Baby Bjorn which I was so glad that I did! I used it in the mornings to walk on the beach with him and it was so much fun.

The trip in general

We truly had the best trip and I hope everyone gets to get out and away if even only for a little! For me, I needed to get out of the house and spending time with my family made my heart feel so full. I have to say- there is nothing like seeing your siblings or parents with your baby! I mean it seriously makes my heart burst in joy. We were also able to see my grandparents which was wonderful. I know it made them so happy to see Andrew and he was excited to see them! I already cannot wait for our next trip. If you are nervous about traveling with a baby, I understand. You can do it. Your baby will love it and you both will grow from it! Is there anywhere you are planning on going this summer?

xo,

Jess

July 3, 2020

Living Room Inspiration

How is everyone!?! I can't believe today is JULY 3rd! This year is flying by! With spending so much time at home I am wanting to redo every single room in our home. I can't help it! Right now, I would love to switch some things out in our living room to make things more neutral and flow together. I threw together this style board of everything I am eying for our living room!

Currently, we have a large sectional and this rug, which I love. It is soft and bright white so it really brightens up the room. I have been on the hunt for a new coffee table because I know Andrew will be on the move soon. I have been wanting a tufted ottoman, but cannot find any that I love (and they are soo expensive in my opinion!). I found this coffee table from Target and instantly fell in love. It is sleek, simple, and modern. It also is in the shape of an oval! Baby friendly!! I would love to style this coffee table with a pretty Rattan tray, books, and pretty decorative pieces. I love this shape and these beads so much.

Across from our couch and TV area, we have a large sitting area where we usually sit and play with Andrew. I currently have a mirrored table and two parsons chairs there, but don't love the look. I want something to match the whole room more. I found these chairs online at TJ Maxx and fell in LOVE! They are stunning! I thought they would look so great on either side of this cube storage shelf. I love this shelf because it is modern and sleek. I can move it anywhere in the house if I want to change things up later on. It will also be a great place to store some of Andrew's little toys! I thought these baskets would look great on the bottom. I would decorate the top two shelves with books and frames. For the top, I would add large table lamp. Above the shelf you could do a mirror to really make the room feel bigger or have a painting.

What styles are you loving right now for your living room?! Shop any of the links below.

Thank you so much for reading! Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Xo,

Jess

June 24, 2020

Fourth of July Looks

Can you believe it is almost the Fourth of July!? This year is flying BY! I am probably one of the only people that wants it to slow down. Andrew is growing so fast- he will already be five months on July 5th!

I am so curious though since every state is very different right now- what are you doing for the Fourth of July? I can tell you we don't have a single thing planned! This kind of makes me sad because I love this holiday so much and celebrating with family and friends is always fun. I am sure last minute we will just do a little family cookout and I will for sure be dressing for the occasion! I know a classic jean shorts and t-shirt is one of the most popular and go-to looks for the Fourth, but I am going to bring you three dressier looks. They are girly and can be worn so many ways throughout the summer! You can shop all items under each photo collage.

This is probably my favorite look. I love a simple blue and white dress for summer! This one is under $20 and is so adorable! I think it would look beautiful with these gold wrap sandals (have been eyeing this FOREVER), a straw hat, sunnies, and straw bag. There you go! An easy look with pieces you can wear a hundred times! Shop each item below.

This red and white dress is STUNNING! It would be so cute for the fourth with some white strappy sandals and accessories. But then, you can wear it again in the fall with some white booties and hat! Shop all the items below.

This is the final look and probably what I will end up wearing. I have shared this dress MANY times! I bought it three years ago, full price, to wear to my Rehearsal dinner. I have never gotten so many questions about a dress! It is now on an amazing sale for $60 and one day shipping with prime! I love how they have it styled with sneakers in the picture. I would love to style it with these gold Steve Madden heels. Best part?! The heels are 40% off with code Spring40! I think I may grab them!! Shop all the items below.

I hope you all have a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend! Please be sure to follow all your states rules when enjoying your weekend! Thank you for reading 🙂

XO,

Jess

June 13, 2020

Favorite Baby Items 3-4 Months

I am writing this in just pure disbelief that my baby is FOUR MONTHS old! The time has gone by so so fast. Andrew is changing so much each day it's incredible. Four months is a really fun time. He is noticing so much around him, loves to make noises, has just started giggling, rolling, pulling Oakley's hair (our dog), and loves to play and be held all the time.

I want to share with you all some baby products that we really love right now for Andrew. First, I want to talk about his current toys that he loves!

Piano Mat

Andrew has loved this mat forever! It is the best toy that babies can use for months! Right now he loves to lay on the mat and roll over. As he gets bigger, he will be able to sit up and hit the piano keys!

Animal Activity Jumperoo

This jumper is the best! Andrew will sit and bounce in it happily for so long. It makes him soo happy. I love watching his excitement as he bounces and plays with all the little animals around it! It is also a great price and is easy to assemble.

Sit Me Up Floor Seat

This seat is sooo helpful. I love it so much and I am pretty sure Andrew does too! When he is sitting in this seat he looks comfortable and happy. It comes with two toys that he can play with (which is perfect for right now because he wants to grab everything). It is also so convenient. I love using it during dinner time and whenever we are sitting outside on the deck. We are going to the beach next week and we are definitely bringing this with us!

Next, I want to share our favorite baby gear that really help us day in day out. Everything I am sharing are tried and true and I would recommend them to everyone!

Bedtime Items

On bath nights, we use this Johnson's Sleepy Time Baby set. This set comes with shampoo, soap, and a lotion. We use this combination and I really feel like it helps relax and calm him before bed. When it is not bath night, we still use the Sleepy Time lotion for his baby massage!!

After bath, fresh diaper change, and books, we put him in the Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit. We started using this a little after three months and it really helps him sleep through the night! He will sleep 7:30- 5:30 with this sleepsuit! Plus he looks like the cutest little marshmallow in this! This suit is made to help with the transition from a swaddle. Andrew stopped being swaddled at one month, but he moves a lot when sleeping, this just helps him be a little more stationary! When using this, be sure that they don't get too hot! I put Andrew in a short sleeve onesie under the sleepsuit.

While he is sleeping we use this monitor and this sound machine. This sound machine is the best thing ever. Andrew loves watching me turn it on and change the colors and the sounds! We turn this on right away at the start of the bedtime routine.

Daily Favorites

During the day we use these pacis all the time. They are scattered throughout the house! Andrew lovvvves them and I have heard from so many other moms that their children love them as well! We also use Huggies diapers and Huggies wipes!

I hope some of these items help you and your baby! What items do you use with your baby that you love?! I would love to learn about new baby products below!

xo,

Jess

June 5, 2020

Minimalist Everyday Jewelry with Leo Mazzotti

I am so excited to be writing this post with Leo Mazzotti and to share their jewelry pieces with you all! They have the most beautiful handcrafted, minimalist, and unique jewelry. I am absolutely in love with jewelry that has a minimalistic style because they are pieces you can wear every single day! When it comes to styling my jewelry pieces, I want pieces that are dainty, good quality, and beautiful. These pieces do just that.

I am wearing the Shell Necklace Myra in Rose Gold and the Eternity Sunshine Bracelet in Rose Gold. Both of these pieces are seriously so beautiful on I didn't feel like I needed any other jewelry on for this outfit! In the picture, I have styled both pieces with a dressier look. However, I have also been living in these pieces with just t-shirts and leggings around the house! Whenever I wear this bracelet, I find myself constantly looking down and admiring it. It is so very pretty.

Along with having beautiful and on trend pieces, Leo Mazzotti jewelry is very affordable and made of great quality. As soon as both pieces arrived, I could tell they were carefully made and carefully packaged. I think these pieces would make such a wonderful gift for any woman!

They also have a variety of bracelets that would look stunning stacked together! Stacking bracelets is very on trend right now and it is so fun to do. If you like the stacked bracelet trend I think you might like this set. It features their Dolce Vita Classic Gold Bracelet and the Simplicity Bangle. I love this set so much! The chunky Dolce Vita bracelet will look so good alongside the thinner Simplicity Bangle.

Thanks for reading!! If you're interested, you can shop all of their items by heading to their website, Leo Mazzotti. I am curious, what are your favorite pieces from their site?! Leave me a comment below.

XO,

Jess

June 4, 2020

Tie Dye Kimono

First and foremost, how are you all? I took a big break away from anything fashion, beauty, and social media related this week. I spent time reading articles, talking with friends, looking up new books, and a lot of praying. I knew I needed to become better educated and to give my requests and fears up to God. I am going to continue to do this each day.

It is 9:30 on Thursday and I was catching up on work but now diving deep into what I love the most- all things fashion! I couldn't wait to share this kimono with you all in pink! This is the actual summer Kimono of my DREAMS! Flowy, airy, pink, and tie dye?! Yes please. I grabbed this kimono awhile back when I saw it in the Cafe color and have worn it so many times! Recently this pink color came back into stock and I bought it right away. This kimono is coming and going in and out of stock constantly. I can't blame everyone for wanting it. It is so beautiful!

Here I have the kimono styled with white denim shorts, a white tank, my favorite Lack of Color hat, and these beautiful lace up sandals. This is such an easy yet beautiful summer look. I also plan on styling this kimono with a bathing suit when we head to the beach this summer. I think it will look really stunning over a white one piece!

Linking this look and some of my other favorite kimonos right now, below.

May 27, 2020

Affordable Swimwear

It's almost time to break out all our favorite swimsuits!! I usually am SO excited for swimsuits and finding new ones to wear, but this year I was a little apprehensive since I just had Andrew and have not gotten back into working out yet. I will get back into exercise eventually. This summer, I will be wearing many one pieces, which I am actually very excited about!!

I have been browsing online for some really adorable one pieces as well as high waisted two pieces. The one piece I ordered is AMAZING on and so well made! I love the buckle detail around the waist and the fact that it has full coverage in the back. It looks incredible styled with this kimono and a straw bag. I am wearing the size large. I really like when a one piece is strapless, but still has great support and this one definitely does. I cannot wait to wear it on our beach trip!

One Pieces

Two Pieces

Cover Ups

What are your favorite type of swimsuits to wear in the summer?! Are you going to be visiting a beach or a pool? Leave me a comment below!

XO,

Jess

May 25, 2020

Custom Invitations with Basic Invite

I am so excited to be sharing with you all some adorable Birthday Invitations with Basic Invite. Basic Invite is a website that offers custom invitations for all different events! They have invitations for birthdays, weddings, showers, graduations, birth announcements, and more. I am drawn to this site because at this point in my life, I love all the small details. Andrew will eventually be having birthday parties and I cannot wait to design the theme and find the cutest invitations for them!

Custom Invitations

The first thing you can do when browsing for invitations is start with
custom invitations. From here, you can pick from over 180 different color selections, preview the final product online, and pick your envelope color. If needed, you can also have addresses printed on the envelopes. This makes everything so easy when you are event planning! Seriously wondering why I did not do that when it came to our wedding invitations.

Party Invitations

When it comes to party invitations, Basic Invite has you covered. They have the best Birthday Party Invitations for all ages of life! They also offer Birthday Party Invitation templates, so you can customize it to make it the way you would like it to be. Right now I am interested in the Birthday Party Invitations for first birthdays since I know Andrew's first birthday will be here before I know it. I cannot get over how precious the designs are!

I love this "Wild One" birthday invitation design so much! I had to plug in a picture of Andrew and change around the colors to see what I liked. The best part was that I could easily change the colors on the invitation to match the picture of Andrew more. The palms were originally greens and I was able to change them to blues. How amazing?! I love when everything matches and flows together nicely and Basic Invite makes that so easy.

My husband, Tyler, will also be having a milestone birthday in a few months- the big THIRTY! Basic invite has so many options for 30th birthday party invitations. I was easily able to go in and browse all "milestone birthday" invitations and plug in our information to see how it would look! I love the look of this one for his birthday.

After playing around and creating many invitations on the site, I am amazed at how easy Basic Invite is to use. I love the fact that you can pick from endless colors to really customize your invitations, pick envelope colors, and even have samples sent to you to check before ordering and sending out all the invitations. I cannot wait to use them when it comes time for Andrew's First Birthday Party! You can check out their site here and the endless possibilities of invitations for any life event you have! They are also having 15% off the whole site until the end of the month with the code, 15FF51. Leave me a comment below to let me know what type of invitation you are looking for!

Loungewear

Summer Looks

Fall Looks

Xo,

Jess

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Jess

The trip to and from the beach

What we packed for the beach

The trip in general

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Jess

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Jess

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Jess

Piano Mat

Animal Activity Jumperoo

Sit Me Up Floor Seat

Bedtime Items

Daily Favorites

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Jess

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Jess

One Pieces

Two Pieces

Cover Ups

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Jess

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Jess

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