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Sale Shorts Roundup for the End of Summer

August 8, 2018

Flatlay of Shorts and Tank for Summer

Tank – similar // Shortsย (under $20) // Sandals // Bag – similar Shopping for shorts has been THE HARDEST this spring and summer. Did anyone else feel like they saw the cutest shorts on other people, but when they went to go buy some in store they were NOWHERE to be found? That’s been my…

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Tagged: spring, summer

Shopping Sales for Summer + Fall

August 1, 2018

Girl in Floral Maxi Dress with Hat

Hello from Arizona! I’m currently spending time with family and enjoying the desert landscape. I’m also trying not to sweat my life away in these hot temperatures. Dry heat or not, it’s pretty toasty! How beautiful are those red flowers in some of the photos? I’ve got a fun little tidbit for you about them:…

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Tagged: fall, spring, summer

4 Inexpensive Trends to Update Your Summer Wardrobe

July 24, 2018

It’s crazy to me to think that we’re over half way through 2018, and with so many fall sales going on people are stocking up on upcoming cold weather gear! Didn’t summer just get here? Aren’t we still loving the sun and shorts and dresses and flip flops? Wherever you’re at in life, loving summer…

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Tagged: casual, spring, summer

Shopping Today for Amazon Prime Day!

July 16, 2018

Frida Kahlo Graphic Tee Shirt Selfie

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Not Christmas, and goodness gracious not the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. But Amazon Prime Dayย starts today! (Okay, it’s not as good as Christmas, but it’s still a great time if you’re a shopper). It’s no secret that I love Amazon, and I am anxiously awaiting the Prime deals…

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Travel Style: Tips for Backpacking in Colombia for 3 Weeks

July 13, 2018

What a trip! I am finally home after 3 weeks of traveling all over Colombia. With a backpack! (Actually 2โ€” one big, one small). I can honestly say that after my college years I really didn’t think I would ever go backpacking, but a great opportunity to travel with an old friend came up and…

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Tagged: colombia, spring, summer, travel style

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9 years ago we were on our honeymoon in Iceland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ I just had to download this image off of Facebook (hence the low quality!) to post because this coat is thrifted ๐Ÿ˜‚ I still have this coat and need to wear it more! It's a simple, long houndstooth coat. I found it at a big flea market in Florence when I was studying abroad for 25 euro. Once a thrifter, always a thrifter ๐Ÿ˜ #secondhandstyle #countdowntofriday
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Serving up this silk blend cardigan sweater with f Serving up this silk blend cardigan sweater with fringe detail that I got for $2.50 at the thrift ๐Ÿค‘ Definitely needs a good lint roll but when you're WFH who cares ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ if you could see my whole outfit there would be straight leg high rise jeans and super cozy wool socks ๐Ÿงฆ #wfhootd #countdowntofriday
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I couldn't do a great job of 'styling' this cart b I couldn't do a great job of 'styling' this cart because it was so full of stuff for me and to sell ๐Ÿ™ˆ But there's Athleta, Hunter, Melanzana (a Colorado based outdoor brand), Patagonia, Eileen Fisher, Brooks Brothers, vintage, and more ๐Ÿ›’ the thrift haul is still live in my stories for a few more hours if you'd like to see it all ๐Ÿ›๏ธ #thriftshopping #countdowntofriday
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Packing up this Gucci baby today ๐Ÿ‘œ Found at the Packing up this Gucci baby today ๐Ÿ‘œ Found at the Goodwill bins and sold in one day for $120 ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป I really put off listing it because it has some wear, even though it's still functional and overall great condition for vintage. I hope I don't jinx the sale with a case now that I posted about it ๐Ÿ˜ฌ #secondhandluxury #countdowntofriday
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We tempted fate by staying at The Stanley for NYE, We tempted fate by staying at The Stanley for NYE, the hotel where Stephen King got the inspiration for The Shining and where the TV mini series (not the movie) was filmed ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ‘ป We spent the night drinking champagne, eating takeout, and watching The Shining movie for the first time in the room ๐Ÿช“A NYE to remember and kind of fitting to close out this weird year ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ #bye2020 #countdowntofriday
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