2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

July 12, 2019 - Accessories, Fashion, Shopping

Hello friends! Happy weekend! As you may or may not have heard from every other blogger out there, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going on and NOW live to all cardholders. Don’t worry though, if you want to shop the sale, it’s open to everyone starting this week on July 19, 2019.

I honestly have meant to go shopping in store – there’s a Nordstrom in Braintree just a few minutes away, but life has gotten away from me yet again 😉 I do plan on going sometime soon and sharing my try-on with you and what I really loved and actually purchased. I also actually LOVE the beauty sale the most and will be sharing my favorite beauty sale items later this week. But for now, I wanted to share two things near and dear to my heart: Snakeskin/reptile print and leopard print! I’m a HUGE animal-print fan, I even did a whole week dedicated to snakeskin print when I first started the blog. And this year’s sale has so much snakeskin and leopard goodness. There is even more, but I narrowed it down to my favorites. Shop my favorites below!

Leopard Shirt | Leopard Tank Top | Leopard Jacket | Leopard Jeans | Leopard Cardigan | Leopard Loungewear – Top, Shorts | Leopard Wedged Booties | Leopard Booties | Leopard Pleated Midi Skirt | Leopard Midi Dress | Leopard Loafers | Leopard Pumps

Snakeskin Loafers | Snakeskin Top | Snakeskin Jacket | Snakeskin Open-Toe Booties | Snakeskin Studded Booties | Over-the-Knee Snakeskin Boots | Snakeskin Skirt | Snakeskin Wedge Booties | Snakeskin Perforated Booties | Snakeskin Booties | Snakeskin Round-Toe Booties | Snakeskin Ankle-Strap Heels | Snakeskin Mules

5 Ways to Flawlessly Update Your Summer Wardrobe Right Now

July 8, 2019 - Fashion

As you scroll through Instagram you are instantly greeted with girls who look like the just stepped off a catwalk. You wish you could throw together an effortlessly chic ensemble like that every day. Instead, you are stuck at home with zero inspiration for your summer wardrobe. Whether you’re looking to upgrade to some dreamier dresses or you want to learn how to accessorize amazingly, here are a few ways that you can flawlessly update your summer wardrobe right now.

1. Dreamy Dresses

Luckily, every single person looks great in a dress; you just need to know what type of style suits your body type. Taller girls look radiant in a maxi, whereas curvaceous ladies should opt for an awesome A-line style. Check out some trendy online boutiques and find a style that suits your tastes; it’s worth ordering a few and holding a little fashion show at home to see which one looks the best!

2. Hot Hats

It’s all about oversized hats this season. Not only are they stylish, but they are also incredibly practical in that they protect your gorgeous face from the sun. Team up an oversized straw hat with a chic black sundress and you will be beach ready in an instant.

3. Chic Sunnies

Finding that perfect pair of sunglasses will never be an easy task, especially when there are so many different styles on the market. You need to consider your own face shape rather than looking at the hottest trends on the catwalk. Whether you’re rocking a classic aviator or trying out an oversized style, you need to find a chic, sunny style that makes you feel completely confident.

4. Beautiful Bags

A beautiful bag can be the perfect addition to any summer outfit. In terms of practicality you need to consider the occasion before you make your choice. If you’re heading to a festival you might want a cute bum bag that leaves you completely hands free for the day. However, if you’re hitting a local summer barbecue you might need an oversized tote to keep all of your daily essentials in. Opt for a neutral color such as brown, grey or cream and you can be sure it will match any outfit this season.

5. Smart Sandals

In summer, you need to consider footwear carefully. Not only do they need to be super comfortable, but they should also be wearable for a number of different occasions. In order to take an outfit instantly from day to night, you can team it with a pair of wedged sandals and feel like a supermodel. A slight heel will always make you feel more confident, so go with this if they are comfortable enough for you.

With these fabulous fashion tricks up your sleeve, you will always feel prepared for the summer season. Even though trends come and go, you can’t go wrong with some of the staple items mentioned above. As long as you feel completely comfortable in what you’re wearing, you will always feel chic and sophisticated during the summer months.

Can You Really Lose 10 Pounds in 7 Days?

July 5, 2019 - Lifestyle

Every once in awhile we all go through that stage where we want to lose weight quickly and efficiently and this often leads to a fad diet or two. 

Losing weight is often harder than it looks and it takes all of our strength not to call the nearest plastic surgeon to get rid of the fat for us when it gets too much. However, there is a way, healthily, that you can stand to lose a large chunk of weight in a small period of time. Today we are going to take a look at how you can lose 10 pounds in just one week. 

1. Eat Lean Proteins

The first and easiest way to change your diet and lose a few pounds in a week is to cut the carbs and replace them with lean proteins. When we plate our food for the evening, it should consist of 50% veggies and fiber, 25% carbs, and 25% protein. Lean protein such as fish and chicken are ideal choices for this, or for vegetarians and vegans something like tofu can be an ideal choice. At the same time, you must not forget about eating your greens too. Check out this green boost review to see if this supplement could assist with weight loss too.

2. Eat Whole Foods 

If you want to lose weight in a short amount of time one of the best things you can do is choose whole foods over processed ones and don’t eat any processed foods at all for a week. This can be difficult with food items such as bread and sauces but when you start making things yourself you will soon see the benefit of it all. Swap out the junk food for fruit and nuts and eat veggies dipped in homemade hummus as a snack. These will fill you up more than processed foods and cause you to eat less. 

3. Reduce Your Calorie 

Obviously, if you want to lose weight quickly you need to eat a lot fewer calories than you were doing before. The idea behind calorie intake is that our body burns through approximately 2000 calories a day for normal behaviors like breathing and walking. This means if we want to lose weight we need to eat less than 2000 calories so that our body starts to use our day stores for energy instead. Reducing portion sizes, swapping white to whole grain and more can be a handy way to do this. One of the easiest ways I do this is by having healthy snack bars on hand at all times. They are low-calorie but help me feel full.

4. Lift Weights 

Many people who want to lose weight and get lean try to avoid lifting weights but actually, weights lifting can be a wonderful way to lose fat and strengthen muscles, adding definition to the body. Lifting heavy weights a couple of times a week can burn a lot of calories and will make a big difference to your body. 

5. Drink Water 

Water is an effective way of stopping yourself eating too much, and every time you feel hungry you should always take a drink of water and wait for a little while before you eat anything. Water is the lifeblood of the body and we should be drinking around two liters every single day to stay healthy.