I have been working my little fingers to the bone hunting down all my favorite swimwear looks for this season! I know it seems crazy to start thinking swimwear right now but so many styles sell out fast so you need to act quick.Most of these styles are under $100 because y'all know how I feel about a deal. I also really like having more than one swimsuit when I go somewhere tropical. [showboutiquewidget id="561463"] I'll be adding more to the list as I find them! Hope you have a great day!
Friday Favorites + Weekend Plans
Hey y'all!Just popping in to share a few Friday favorites with you, one of which is this cute stripe open shoulder top from The Belle Boutique. It's super soft and has enough length on it that you could do a little side knot or just wear it longer with leggings. They are offering 20% off for my followers when you use code HELLO20 so be sure to check them out! 
A few other favorites I wanted to share are the Beauty Blender I talked about on my insta stories this week. This thing really is worth all the hype! I was so skeptical but it's the first thing I've used that gives a smooth finish without soaking up all your foundation. I love it!I also tried this green concealer for the first time this week and am obsessed. It's perfect for redness or breakouts because it neutralizes that area. It's super affordable, too! Today has been CRAZY but I've loved every minute! Tomorrow we've got a birthday party in the morning and then I'm headed to finalize the design for a huge client house reveal. Stay tuned for the finished product. I'm hoping I'll be able to sneak away with Matt for a date tomorrow night. With all the craziness of this week and weekend, we could really use it!Hope y'all have and awesome Friday and just the best weekend!!
Spring Shoes Trends
Spanish factory workers in the thirteenth century used to burn and braid a plant called esparto to make the soles of their shoes. They employed seamstresses to use a linen fabric to create the heal and toe and began selling the shoes to anyone from military personnel to members of the clergy. The process of making espadrilles evolved thru the centuries til the early 1960's when a wildly famous designer, Yves St-Laurent, asked for an espadrille with a heel. The rest, as they say, is history!Nerd alert. If you want to read more about the history of these cutie shoes, you can go here. If you want to read more about some of my favorite styles of espadrilles with varying price points, keep reading below!
If you've followed me on instagram for more than a minute, then you've seen that I wear the heck out of these Mark Fisher Espadrilles. First of all, they go with everything... dresses, cut off shorts, rompers, crop jeans. I could keep going. Secondly, they are very comfortable. I read quite a few reviews before purchasing and the general consensus was that the comfort level is solid but I did want to see for myself. I am now totally convinced! I wore them all day on Sunday and was completely fine.Not thrilled about the price point on the Mark Fishers? These Steve Madden Espadrilles look very similar but they're less than half the cost. I can't give any reviews on these because I haven't gotten to try them yet. But the people I know who've gotten them have liked them so far! And for the price, you can't beat it.I'm really loving all the ankle tie flats and wedges I'm seeing for Spring! These Black Steve Madden Ankle Tie Espadrilles are next on my list of shoes to buy followed up with the most adorable Vince Camuto Bow Back Espadrilles. ALL the heart eyes for the bow detail on the back.I don't wear wedges all the time, so I also like having a cute pair of flats to throw on and these Strappy Flat Sandals from Target are literal perfection. They kind of look like something Joanna Gaines would wear, which (duh!) makes me love them just that much more!You can find all the options I talked about in today's post below. The Mark Fisher pair that I have are out of stock already at Nordstrom but they do have them in stock at Zappos![showshopthepostwidget id="2446960"]
J Crew 50% OFF Spring Sale
Hi, friends!It's no secret that J Crew Factory store is one of absolute favorite places to shop. So when they offer a 50% off sale, I'm ALL about it!I've rounded up all my favorites, including lots of stripes, navy, denim, and (of course!) a healthy amount of blush. [showboutiquewidget id="557580"] I'm loving all the ways these styles can be mixed and matched for transitioning into warmer temps this Spring and Summer.Hope you've enjoyed the round up! Would love to hear what your favs are!
Neck Tie Top + Spring Cleaning Tips
Happy Friday! Today's post is all about this sweet neck tie blouse I styled from Shop Fancy Free Boutique. Working with this company was such a fun experience. Not only are they fast and affordable, but they also have an awesome selection of Spring styles available! I have a black sleeveless dress I plan to wear over this to dress it up a bit. I also think it would look so cute tucked into a flared black skirt. 
Top c/0 Shop Fancy Free || Straw Hat || Heels || Black Skinnies
I've had Spring cleaning on the brain since the weather has been nice and I'm pretty much always itching to de-clutter. I wanted to share a few simple tips I keep in mind to avoid it turning into a totally overwhelming process! Keep the end goal in mind: When you're planning to clean stuff out, you also want to plan to get rid of said stuff. Unfortunately moving stuff around without getting rid of anything will leave you in the same spot as you were before . The end goal is to simplify so as you start, go ahead and plan to take a trip to Goodwill with all the things you no longer need or use.Simplify first, clean later: It's tempting to see the dust and think you need to clean your whole house before you begin to get rid of anything, but getting rid of stuff will stir up the dust even more so save the cleaning til later. Chances are, you'll end up with less to clean!Organize into piles: I organize my piles into what I'm keeping, what I'm throwing away, and what I'm going to donate. If it's something I haven't used and I know no one else will want it, I toss it. If it's something I think someone else might love, I donate it. If it's something I'm going to keep, I have to make sure I have a place for it! Once I've thrown away the junk and donated the excess, I organize what is going to stay. I hope these tips are helpful for you to simplify your space and simplify your life! If you're like me, you know a clean space is a happy space. So here's to living in happy spaces! Much love!