FASHION and LIFESTYLE BLOG
(During covid with a 1 year old!) We booked our trip on Thursday for the following day. We lucked out and Hotel Milo (highly recommend) had an ocean view king available the next 3 nights! We booked ASAP! Hotel Milo is located 2 blocks from the pier and State Street with ocean front views! It’s …
Don’t get us wrong, we love patterns, but our favorite swimwear looks are solid colored! We have both noticed that every time we admire someone’s swimwear, it’s almost always solid colored! Solid colors are flattering, very classy, and never go out of style! Here are some of our favorites! Links to most suits pictured and …
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Our momma told us so! A fashion lesson our Mommybird taught us growing up was the importance of a jean jacket! It literally goes with everything and adds instant casual/cool style! Our mom also taught us to not be afraid to mix jean on jean! Check out all the ways we love to wear our …
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Wanna know how I live in a kid/dog-filled house with white walls, white furniture, white carpet, pretty much white everything?! Folex Cleaner is how! This is the bottle I use for everything from pet stains to slip covers, to laundry stain removal to rugs/carpets! My grandma and mom have used Folex for many years! They …
Each year, I add a few new holiday decor items to our collection! Because of throwing a Halloween Party, my main focus has always been on decorating for Halloween and then, of course, Christmas! I skipped over Thanksgiving decor for 10 years, not because I don't love Turkey Day, but because I always had more …
I just attended the Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) Spring/Summer 2020 Event a couple weeks ago! It was the second show I've been to and both times I've gone, I've been blown away by the event's organization and professionalism!! Not to mention, the ridiculously talented designers present! It's now an event I hope to go …
After attending the Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) runway shows this past February, I could only think about one thing, why had I never attended before?! It was one of the coolest events I'd ever been to in my life! It was a night that I will never forget and will always be a favorite …
Bayley and I adore graphic tees! Maybe it's the Southern Indiana in us! My favorite way to wear one is, of course, mixed with a skirt! I just love the mix of casual/dressy! Graphic Tee + Skirt I also love graphic tees with literally any pant!! From leggings to jeans, it all works! You already …
I love picking out coordinating outfits for family pictures!! I thought it might be fun to share some of my ideas! Ross Exact Shirt Somer's Exact Top Somer’s Exact Skirt First, I'm going to show my family pictures and talk about my preferences/tips as far as how I like to coordinate outfits. Then, I'm going …
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It's strange to me that 8 months post baby I got my weight off without any real plan! If I were you and just read that line, I'd exit out of this blog asap!! But don't! Let me explain!! After being asked, "How'd you get your baby weight off?" repeatedly for months, I began really …
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Getting our color analysis done was, without a doubt, life changing! I (Britt) went into our color consultation thinking that I knew most of my colors but just wanted to double check that I was right🤓It turned out that I had LOTS to learn! I'm going to break down exactly what Bayley and I learned …
Six key points come to mind when I think about Mimi’s classy, yet show-stopping style! I'm going to share them with you because Bayley and I idolize her in every way! 1. COLORS: Mimi knows the colors that look the best on her AND she only wears colors that she likes. For example, there are …
I just visited Kohl's today for the first time in a while. When I shop at Kohl's, I like to check out certain areas of the store and in this order too 😂 I always check out my girl, JayLo's brand in the women's section. I almost always find something cool in her brand. This …
I love getting my accessories and, well, pretty much everything from Amazon! My favorite buys right now are my earrings and pearl hair clips! I love getting fashionable accessories at great prices! Here are the items I will be checking for price reductions during the Amazon Prime Day Sale! Pearl Headband 4 Piece City Letters …
After attending the Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) runway shows this past February, I could only think about one thing, why had I never attended before?! It was one of the coolest events I'd ever been to in my life! It was a night that I will never forget and will always be a favorite …
As I searched Pinterest for inspiration on a baby boy nursery, I realized that all of my favorite baby rooms had these things in common! All rooms had a neutral palette (aka no color!), white walls, wooden toys, round jute rugs, and were labeled Scandinavian!! So, I went with that and created baby Ross' Scandinavian-Australian …
Bandana love runs in our family! We are going to show you the most hip ways to wear bandanas and link our favorites! Wearing a bandana loosely around your neck with a basic tee is a great way to wear this cute accessory! We've linked our favorite, similar bandanas below! Amazon Pack of 6 bandanas …
All of these suits are $15 and under AND come in multiple colors/patterns!!! Get ready round 2 of the swimsuit ride of a lifetime😂 Walmart Bikini Cut Out Bottoms Walmart Two Piece Walmart Two Piece Walmart Scalloped One Piece Walmart Flowy Two Piece Walmart Crinkle Suit Walmart Off The Shoulder Walmart Bandeau Suit Walmart Palm …
I LOVE SWIMSUITS! I absolutely want to buy every. single. one. I've linked! If you are on the hunt for a new suit this summer or are wondering what's on trend, I've got you covered! Not only have I linked all of my favorite suits, but I cover the top 10 trends for summer swimwear …
There is something so girly and flattering about a gathered jacket! I love how all four of these gathered jackets have a military touch to them too! NOTE: Each jacket listed comes in multiple colors!!! 1. Old Navy Gathered Jacket 2. Llbean Gathered Utility Jacket 3. Gap Gathered Parka Jacket 4. H&M Gathered Parka
All season I've loved the chunky scarves. I only have one and you'll soon see why! It's the most versatile scarf and goes with all of my coats and so many different outfits. It's chunky, yet not too chunky to where it's not practical. It's also the softest scarf I own! Paired with blush!I got …
Belt bags are convenient and high fashion!!! Bayley and I used to make fun of my mom for wearing belt bags and look at us now... rocking mom jeans and belt bags! Our top 6 belt bags are listed and linked! 1. The Brahmin is always a classy choice! If I had to choose a …
My sister and I were taught to be picky when it comes to faux fur as it can look very classy or sometimes trashy (just kidding)! In all seriousness though, there were times when I really wanted a coat but the fur around the collar didn't look quality. My mom would always tell me to …
All of the Valentine's Day pieces that we've found irresistible are pictured with links below! 1. This dress reminds me of a beautiful Ralph Lauren Bow Tie Dress mixed with a Chanel tweed feel! It's perfect for Valentine's Day, Church, Date Night, Business Casual Events, and Girls Night Out! I want this dress! Knock on …
The Road to Hana is a narrow highway with unforgettable views located on the island of Maui. Here are my top 3 favorite stops and a few tips that made our day so relaxed and fun! The early bird gets the worm on the road to Hana... so set your alarm clock! Our hotel told …
Not only do I try to keep my focus honed in on what I am wearing most when shopping, but I now obsess over COMFORT! I've linked my favorite comfy outfits throughout this blog! Here it goes... Walmart Draw String Top This is very new for me! I used to just shop for “cute” meaning …
The first broquet I ever made and probably the best! I basically bought anything I could put on a stick from the Dollar Spot at Target! I did a Valentines Day theme and tried to keep the cost under $30. Newly dating I didn't want to go overboard with a gift but wanted to …
What should I wear to the game? When it comes to this question, I feel like a Southern girl trapped in a Midwestern girl's world (even though I'm a Midwest 👧)! In college, I wore school emblem t-shirts/jerseys to games with jeans like most of my friends but never felt that cute! I always wished …
If you're like me, you've dreamed of seeing the desert landscapes and mountains that seem to be all over Instagram every Spring. I've vacationed to Palm Springs more times than you can count on both hands for more reasons than just the fantastic backdrop. I'm sharing the reasons I keep going back from girls trips …
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You don't have to ask me twice to find the perfect party dress! I live for getting dressed up and going to parties! Here are my 11 finds (all outfits linked below their picture)!!!! 1. The jumpsuit! This is at the top of my list for a reason! Because so many women wear dresses on …
A scarf is one of the most versatile and fashion forward accessory of them all! We love wearing them in our hair in a plethora of different ways! We like to wear them as a head band, half up tied in a knot or bow, or around a ponytail or bun! The options seem endless! …
Overalls are essential to us because we love the casually, cool girl next door vibe they give off. We are both from Indiana and overalls seem to represent our roots 😉. But, no matter where you are from or reside, overalls are a classic staple that never go out of style! Here are some of …
We’ve always owned buttons downs but it didn’t occur to us until this year, when our favorite swim coverup go-to became a button down, that button downs are truly a classic and beyond versatile staple that is a MUST in our closets! It’s funny, we remember shopping with our mom in the men’s section at …
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We’ve loved a cute tennis shoe for as long as we can remember! Probably has something to do with playing tennis our entire lives! We also both love them the most paired with skirts and dresses! Again, probably the tennis background or maybe it’s a little of the Jenny from the Block vibe that Britt …
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