Favorite Jewelry for Spring Including Diamond Rings

Disclaimer: Please know this partnership is between the Responsival agency and TMC. Affiliate links are used and compensation is received through those links.  Opinions are 100% my own.   @_entreprenerd via unsplash.com The last few days have been really beautiful here in Virginia.  The snow has melted, the sun has come out, and the temperatures are rising.  When I step outside there is a feeling of freshness and dare I say it?  There is a feeling of hope and that good things are just around the corner. Daisy ring for spring. I feel like getting outside more and getting dressed again.   In the last few weeks, I have stepped away from leggings, slippers, and oversized tops.  I am wearing real pants again, putting on lipstick before I start my workday, and adding accessories … [Read more...]

My 4 Favorite Nail Polish Colors for Spring

Hello! Who is ready for some bright, shiny color to add to their days?  Is anyone else not feeling all the neutral WAH comfy, cozy outfits anymore?  Same same.  I'm ready for bold color. I'm ready for warm weather and being able to spend time outside even if it is still with just the people that reside within my four walls. In the meantime, before we are all back out in the world on the regular, I'm leaning into some gorgeously fun nail polish shades for this spring.  They make me happy. Enough said. Living Coral by Butter London This color gives me life!  It's sheer and peachy and works well on all skin tones.  I love how glossy it is and it makes me excited for summer. Essie's Expressie line has a beautiful version of their own. 2. Bustling Bazaar by Essie This … [Read more...]

Shop the Shopbop Spring Event

The Shopbop Spring Event is here!  I don't know about you, but I get super excited about it each and every year.  It's the perfect time to see the latest styles for the spring season and stock up on necessities and closet staples too.  I like to pick up a few items already marked down from the winter that I can use now and again next fall too.  It's a total win-win situation. In years past I have found everything from gorgeous sandals, Havianas, spring and summer dresses, the perfect t-shirt, and accessories and bags beyond compare. It's super fun to browse through all the categories and look at items by color too.  That's where I really begin to break down what I want because I typically have an idea in mind of what I want for the season.  Last summer it was a green bathing suit.  This … [Read more...]

February Finds

The month of February is winding down and before we know it Spring will be here! Who else is excited for that?  I know that I am!  Sales are coming our way too, including a very big one next week, so before we close .out this month I wanted to share my February finds. Snakeskin I haven't fully climbed on board this spring trend yet but I'm getting real close. I have a pair of snakeskin flats that are begging for warmer weather.  This pair of snakeskin activewear pants are on top of my list. Onzie High Basic Midi Leggings Crochet Now, this trend has been popping up here and there for a while now, but this spring it is everywhere.  I tend to add one piece from a trend, like a t-shirt with crochet, that can highlight the style but not dive in.  This shirt is bold but … [Read more...]

Fun Fashion Trends for Spring

Who is ready to retire their bulky sweaters for the year? Samesies! I'm ready to dive into fun fashion trends for spring right about now.  I want to store away the sweaters, scarves, cords, fleece-lined or wooly anything.  Bye, bye cozy socks.  Hello, espadrilles and tanks. I've been busy combing through the trends for spring and came up with a few fun favorite trends for you, me, and anyone. Colored Vegan Pleather Guess Asymmetrical Vegan Moto Jacket Express Vegan Leather Mid-Thigh Skirt Leather Wrap Midi Dress in Mustard Puffy Sleeves This is one trend I didn't want to love but now I so DO!!  It's feminine and fun and a great way to dress up a look. Textured Short Sleeve Shirt Sugar Lips Puff Sleeve Top LC Lauren Conrad Puff Sleeve Print Top Edgy Boots … [Read more...]

My Spring Picks & Insider Sale

Spring is FINALLY here! No more boots, no more fuzzy slippers and cuddling by the fire with blankets. All great things but it was getting a bit tired, don't you think? I'm so excited about spring and the refreshed feeling of pairing navy with crisp white, neutrals, classic favorites like black and white made new and being able to wear ballet flats without freezing. And sandals and straw bags! Can we talk about how fun it is to bring those back? I'm actually excited about tie-dye again (gasp!) but not bike shorts. Sorry not sorry. Shopbop/EastDane is having a killer sale this month and I've got the insider details just for you! (Sale ends on 4/12/2019 11:59 pm Eastern Time (New York) Zone) SALE DETAILS 20% off order under $500 and 25% off order over $500 … [Read more...]

The Best Black Leggings

models ofurbanculture by veamason   I love black leggings.  Particularly ones for, oh wait,  there's no real guideline here. I love Spanx type that looks like leather or just cotton.  Fabletics capri or full-length black leggings for working out or just hanging around the house?  Adore.  That's right.  And since this winter was endless and my disease makes me not want to wear anything that isn't super comfy my black leggings have been in a heavy rotation.  I've gotten creative with my black leggings. So let's talk about my favorite black leggings.  You can wear them all year round.  And yes, I truly believe that black leggings are pants especially now that the athleisure trend is so hot. In no particular order. They're all AWESOME!   Terez Black Skull Foil leggings. … [Read more...]

Easter Gift Ideas for Mom

  I am a sugar sucker.  A lover of treats. I love sweets!  And, I absolutely love Cadbury eggs.  Because I of my treatment protocol for Lyme Disease I cannot have any sugar.  I could swear. OK, I do swear because I miss those eggs so much right now.  Maybe that's why this year I actually want an Easter basket of my own. I make one for each kid.  Naturally.  I make a basket for my husband each year.  I also make one for the dog. If we have guests, I make up something small for them too.  My love language is obviously gifting.  I love to give gifts.  I never get anything in return and I don't mind.  I have my Cadbury eggs. Except for this year and I admit.  I want to see a little surprise just for me.  I cannot be alone in this!  So buy some treat for yourself- sugared or … [Read more...]

Spring, a Shopbop Sale & Everything InBetween

As I look out my window today and type this the weather is raw and rainy.  We are expecting snow tonight and everyone around me is grousing on and on about how they "just can't take one more day of winter."  I feel you. Big time. Spring is so often associated with rebirth. This past winter with me being sick and indoors for all of it has been decidedly one of the hardest times in my life.  It's been dark, people, really dark.  I've been struggling with my treatments for the Lyme disease and all three of the co-infections. My spirits have sagged to new lows with the pain these treatments cause.  The nausea all day, every day is such a highlight. I was just beginning to feel like I was turning a corner about two weeks ago and that I could see a light at the end of all this and BAM! … [Read more...]

How To Easily Add More Light To Your Home This Spring

When you own a home, which may have utilized services like those from KV construction LLC, there are some things that are extremely important. One of those things is how well your home is lit. If your home is not properly lit, it'll be hard to see and do everyday tasks that are necessary for life. Not only that, but dimly lit homes can be drab and depressing, which is a terrible way to welcome the spring season. You may not have realized until now how important it is to light your home properly. In most cases, homeowners are typically concerned with only privacy, family needs, and asset accumulation. But lighting should be a concern too. And since lighting your home is extremely important, there are few things that could be done to enhance how bright your home is inside and out. One … [Read more...]