Fall Wedding Guest Style with PinkBlush

Hello, Beautiful!

It’s finally Fall (officially in TWO days! eeek!) and that means one of my favorite things is here: Fall weddings!

And, if you were thinking “pumpkins,” then . . . YASS. That is definitely my other favorite Fall thing.

Let’s swing 😉 right in to the most gorgeous Fall fashion by PinkBlush, shall we?

Fall Wedding Style: PinkBlush Boutique

If you’ve seen my Insta, then you know we took a long weekend trip to Nashville last week to catch up with our college friends and attend our college roommate’s gorgeous Fall wedding! It was such an incredible trip, and Nashville was a whirlwind of fun as always.

We went to the Farmer’s Markets in both Clarksville and Nashville, ate at our favorite Clarksville restaurant and a new Nashville burger joint we’d never heard of, drank champagne, did a lot of catching up, and watched our sweet fraternity brother and sorority sister get married. It was almost too good, and we miss being there already.

A glimpse inside our lunch at Burger Republic, where the Tennessee Burger is a must according to the hubby.

How gorgeous is this mural in the Gulch area of Nashville? There was a line to take a picture here, ya’ll! I’d say we waited about 10 minutes, maybe a little less. Worth it. Nashville has so many cool pieces of art like this. I loved it!

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September 15, 2017September 15, 2017

Chic + Classic Styles by STRUT

Hello, Beautiful!

Let’s talk about one of my favorite collaborations to date, shall we?

Meet THE cutest online and in-store boutique, STRUT!

Stay Chic and STRUT Your Stuff

I reached out to STRUT on Instagram when I realized the lovely Peyton Baxter was involved with the start-up of the brand. I’d been following Peyton on Instagram as a UT Vols fan/due to mutual friends, and when she launched her blog – love ‘n’ labels + @peyton.baxter on Instagram, a must-follow – I loooved following along. I was so inspired by her work ethic and even reached out to her for advice when starting my own blog! Needless to say, when I saw she was involved in STRUT I knew it was definitely something I wanted to be a part of.

I am so honored and excited STRUT selected me to be an affiliate! This post has definitely been one of my favorite collabs to date. STRUT is owned by Rhonda of Spoiled Rotten Boutique in Knoxville, Tennessee. Be sure to stop by and check out STRUT’s other on-trend and chic designs if you’re local to the Knoxville area. If not, don’t worry at all! 😉 You can shop STRUT online by clicking HERE!

Ya’ll, I absolutely love STRUT’s classic style. A good graphic tee (or four) is a must for any chic yet effortlessly casual outfit, and STRUT’s designs couldn’t be more on-trend.

I wore my “RELAX” sweatshirt for so many different occasions, from a Memorial Day wedding weekend road trip to a Fall day-trip to Raleigh. It also is my go-to for lightweight comfort around the house. It’s so versatile, and the color and fit are perfect. It’s also an ideal warm-up or cool-down sweatshirt to wear to barre class or practice. This sweatshirt has been my go-to for my certification with Xtend Barre Charlotte, which you can read more about HERE!

The “Makeup Your Mind” graphic tee couldn’t be softer, and is perfect for a fun, fancy occasion or cozy-comfortable for Sunday brunch. And this “Shhh … I’m Dreaming” coffee mug?! Couldn’t be more adorable, or more accurate! I am fully asleep until I’ve finished my coffee in the morning, and I love the flirty eyelash design, too!

STRUT also carries high-end styles, accessories, athleisure wear, travel bags, sleepwear, and decals!

Keep scrolling for a look at these high-end styles for affordable prices!

Leave me a comment with your favorite STRUT design! I’m loving their seasonal designs right now! 😉

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September 12, 2017September 12, 2017

Makeup Monday: Make Up For Ever Ultra HD

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Hello, Beautiful!

Let’s talk about love at first foundation application, shall we?

Influenster is back at it again with some amazing new makeup – completely complimentary – to try out for you guys! I’ve received some pretty damn cool makeup from Influenster before, including Givenchy’s Noir Interdit Mascara (click to check out the blog post ALL about this lil’ game changer of a device), but this new foundation has to be my absolute favorite product I’ve received and tried out so far:

Make Up For Ever’s
UltraHD Invisible Cover Foundation

The bumper sticker version, short + sweet: This product by Make Up For Ever is a bestselling HD foundation with an ultra-lightweight texture that “melts” into skin for unfiltered perfection in every light.

So, I’ve definitely heard of 4K and HD television, but never in reference to makeup. If you’re wondering why a makeup company made an HD foundation, I’ve got your answer, straight from the horse’s mouth:

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September 10, 2017September 10, 2017

Farmhouse Fall Decor on a Budget: Michaels Stores

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Let’s talk decorating for Fall in style – and on a budget – shall we?

My favorite go-to place for Fall decor – if I had to pick just one – would have to be Michaels. Now, every single year, Home Goods, Kirkland’s, and Hobby Lobby are no disappointment, either . . . but, Michaels tends to have the best sales at the most reasonable times, and that’s why it’s just a cut above in my mind (for Fall decor – we all know Hobby Lobby slays at Christmas with its eyes closed).

I’ve seen Hobby Lobby put out Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving decor – and on major sale – in late July/early August before. It’s absolutely ridiculous, because there’s no way I can justify bringing home a sparkle pumpkin before we’ve even had Labor Day, let alone the kiddos of the world heading back to school. It’s too much, too soon.

But Michaels has had a major sale on its Fall decor for the past two weeks, ya’ll! Ya know, as in the first two weekends in September, when the weather cools just enough to finally feel like Fall and the women of the world begin to crave their fave Fall lattes. I’ve been in Michaels for the past 2 weekends in a row to pick a various odd and/or end, and I have been impressed by the sale both times, particularly the percentage off and the array of goodies it covers.

And when I say “major sale,” I mean it . . . 50% OFF ALL FALL DECOR AT MICHAELS. Run, don’t walk. Pumpkin spice up your life!

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September 5, 2017

Poached Cod with Cucumber Dill Sauce // Potatoes + Brussels Sprouts

Hello, Beautiful!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful, long Labor Day Weekend! Leave me a comment about your fun, relaxing, or adventurous plans! I’d love to learn about what sets your soul on fire. Thomas and I spent a pretty perfect day date together on Saturday that had us feeling so romantic and completely lost in the moment. Our day date included us trying a surprisingly delicious new food together . . . and I’ll have a new post for you soon all about our new favorite lunch spot in Charlotte we fell in love with on Saturday!

On Sunday, we met our sweet friends, Michael and Sophie – who are recently engaged (eek!) and were in town for a friend’s wedding all the way from Florida – at an incredible brunch place (also coming to the blog in the near future, yay!). We spent the day with them exploring the Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market, sampling local muscadine wines, fruits, and ciders. Sophie even found and purchased her wedding dress that day, and let me tell you . . . it. looks. AMAZING! Michael asked Thomas to be a groomsman, and we are so excited for their special day in 2018.

Later that evening, we saw Ed Sheeran in concert at the new Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte, and let me tell you . . . I could dedicate about a million blog posts to how incredible that boy was, and I still would never be able to do him justice. No exaggeration, Ed Sheeran was up there all alone on stage with a microphone, a guitar, and a loop kit, and HE. SLAYED. Just slayed my life away. Looped all his own bass by tapping on the guitar with his hands, looped all his own guitar parts, all his own harmonies . . . just freaking ran circles around himself in the most energetic, incredible, genius way.

Our wedding song was “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran, so I don’t even think I have words for what it felt like to stand there in Row M on the Floor Level – literally 13 rows back from this sweet, conversational, talented guy that really knew how to make our entire crowd feel like a part of the evening – swaying in my husband’s arms as we danced to our wedding song LIVE.

It’s honestly a little bittersweet just because I know there are not many other concert experiences that will ever possibly compare. Probably one of the top two concerts of my life, you guys. (I’m pretty obsessed with / loyal to Fall Out Boy, sorry not sorry.) If you want to be proud of the money you spent to see a show and want to walk out those venue doors feeling like it was worth every penny, do yourself a favor and go see Ed Sheeran in concert.

Anyway, before the concert last night I wanted to cook dinner for our friends Michael, Chase, and Sophie, especially since we’d gone out for brunch a few hours ago, plus I knew Michael and Sophie had probably been pretty driving in from Florida and attending their friends’ wedding the day before. I wanted to make a dinner that was lightweight yet filling, because – let’s be honest – brunch involved a LOT of champagne and only the heaviest of carbs.