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Greetings From the Northwoods!
Greetings from the Northwoods of Wisconsin! We love coming up here for long weekends and especially for the 4th of July. It’s just so nice to get away from work and the city to enjoy some time outdoors in the woods and on the lake. There are lots of good restaurants and fun activities to check out up here, too.
Monday was a beautiful day so we took a little walk in the woods and then spent the rest of the day on the lake. So relaxing! It’s been pretty hot and humid up here so this light, white dress was perfect to keep cool. Also love that this dress has POCKETS! I always need to be able to get my hands free to pick up Margot so I love any time and outfit has good pockets. Of course I had my straw market tote with me to tote everything we needed to take out on the boat.
I hope everyone had a great weekend and has a wonderful 4th! This is quickly becoming my favorite time of the year.
Shop the post: Dress (XS) // Sandals // Bag // Sunglasses
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Linen for Summer
I am loving all of the linen-like fabrics that are out there right now. Our weather seems to go back and forth between rainy and cold and then blistering hot and this light weight fabric is perfect to stay cool in the heat and humidity. After a chilly, rainy week it was really nice to have a few sunny days.
This past weekend we took a short trip down to Chicago to see Matt’s grandparents. Matt’s grandma is so good at gardening, her back yard is small but so beautiful! I shared some of the pictures I took of her pretty flowers on Instagram. We all enjoyed sitting outside chatting and watching Margot run around. My grandparents all passed away quite a while ago so I’ve adopted Matt’s as my own. Now it is so sweet to see Margot with them! It had been a while since we had been together so Margot was a little shy at first but she warmed up pretty quickly and gave hugs and kisses when we left. She was waving and saying “Bye Grampa. Bye Gramma” for like five minutes after we drove away. It was so cute!
Sunday we went to the grocery store and spent some time out in the back yard. I could tell Margot was getting restless because her terrible twos behavior starts coming out. She is so sweet most of the time and I just love having my weekends with her but of course she has her moments. I guess everyone does, really.
Here’s to hoping this week goes by fast and then we have a few days off for the 4th! Have a great week!
Shop the post: Top // Skirt // Shoes // Sunglasses // Bag // Watch
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Easy Breezy Maxi Dress
As my mom would say, “It’s hotter than blue blazes out there!” Seriously, summer came back to Wisconsin with full force this weekend. We had a low-key relaxing weekend which I desperately needed after the busy-ness of last week. It felt so good to have no big obligations and be able to sleep, relax, and get caught up on a few things around the house. With the high temperatures on Saturday, Matt went out and bought a baby pool and some floats. We set the pool up in the back yard like the classy folks that we are. Margot loved it! She was so cute asking to go swimming, haha. We loved it too, I don’t really care how it looks! It was a great way to stay cool and hang out together. Sunday we had more “pool time” and Matt even cooked us dinner, even though it was Father’s Day.
We attempted a family walk before dinner on Sunday but we didn’t make it very far in the heat. I wore this gauzy maxi all weekend which felt so breezy and cool. I’ve also been carrying around this big market tote everywhere, it’s just so easy to throw in everything we all need! I hope you all had a wonderful Father’s Day and have a great week!
Shop the post: Dress // Bag // Sandals // Sunglasses
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What I’m Luvving This Week
Friday is finally here! This was a super busy week for me. I was in New York for work Monday through Wednesday. Thursday I had a little wine night with girlfriends. I am definitely ready for some rest and relaxation this weekend!
Looks like summer is coming back to Wisconsin this weekend! I’m craving easy breezy styles to stay comfortable in the high temps. Here’s what I’m Luvving…
Love the button details on this tank // This skirt looks so light and breezy // These earrings would add a nice touch to any outfit // Loving these sexy strappy flats // These scallop heels are perfection
What is everyone up to this weekend? I’d love to hear!
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Denim and Lace
It was a rainy, chilly weekend here in Wisconsin. My parents were in town to watch Margot since I go to New York for work this week. My husband and I always say it takes three adults to raise a child and it is sooo nice to have a few extra hands around to help out! Margot is 20 months now and she is starting to get into some “terrible twos” behavior. On the one hand I think it’s funny and perfect because it’s exactly how she should be acting at this age and she is trying to figure out the rules. But there are definitely times when I just want to move from point A to point B and it is really difficult when someone is saying “no” to everything. Case in point – on Saturday before my parents got here we went to the grocery store and there were wine samples, so of course I got one. Margot wanted a drink and when I said, “No, that’s a Mama drink” she had a total melt down. I was that lady in the grocery store pushing around a screaming toddler in my cart! So I did something I thought I would never do – I bought a pack of juice boxes and opened it right up and gave her a drink. Sigh. My motto as a mom has become “Everyone has to do what they have to do.” And it’s totally true and applicable for every situation we encounter as moms.
On Sunday we ran some errands and stopped at Lake Park to walk around a bit while there was a break in the rain. It got really windy and started to rain again but we were still able to take a few photos. We will definitely be going back there a lot this summer. It was such a dreary weekend I thought this pink lace dress was the perfect piece to brighten things up, and my denim jacket was necessary with the cooler temps we are having. This market basket tote it humongous but perfect when you are carrying a diaper clutch, snacks, and a sippy cup along with all of your regular gear. Summer can come back to Wisconsin any time now!
Have a great week! If you follow me on Instagram stories I’ll try to share some snaps from NYC this week!
Shop this post: Dress // Jacket // Flats (similar)// Earrings // Bag
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What I’m Luvving This Week
TGIF! This was the first week I had a full 5 days in the office in a while and it felt looong. Ready for the weekend for sure! My parents are coming up on Saturday and I go to NYC for work next week so I will be packing and getting ready for that.
Here are a few things I’m Luvving this week…
A Rose All Day Hat? Count me in! // This cleansing balm makes me look like I have no pores // I would wear this necklace non-stop // Still loving the straw bag trend // This mask is super hydrating // I’m going to live in these cute little lace espadrilles all summer // Picked up this easy breezy maxi last weekend
I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! Any fun plans? I’d love to hear!
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5 Minute Face
During the week I’m rushing around in the morning – getting myself ready, getting Margot ready, and rushing out the door. I usually try to throw a load of laundry in and get something started in the slow cooker so we have dinner when we get home, too. So obviously I don’t have a ton of time to do my makeup in the morning. This is my every day makeup and only takes me about 5 minutes and then I’m out the door!
Of course I always start with a clean, moisturized face and make sure I have on my sunscreen, and my go-to Olehenriksen Banana Bright eye cream.
First I apply my Becca Undereye Brightening Corrector with a concealer brush and tap it in.
While that sets in I apply Benefit High Beam to my cheek bones, above my brow bones, down the bridge of my nose, the cupid’s bow of my top lip, and the center of my chin. I like a glowy, natural look for work and this gives me a lit-from-within glow.
I conceal my under eyes with It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under-Eye in shade light with a damp Beauty Blender. This hides my dark circles without drying, creasing, or caking my under eye area. A little goes a long way! Only use a dot on the tip of your Beauty Blender!
Instead of foundation I just use a little concealer where I need it. I apply Bareminerals Bareskin Concealer in fair to the corners of my nose, the corners of my mouth, down the bridge of my nose, and in a little star shape between my brows. I use the fair shade so that it brightens up these areas. Blend with the damp Beauty Blender.
For my brows I love Glossier Boy Brow in blonde. It lightly fills in and holds my brows in place.
Next I set with Honest Beauty Invisible Blurring Powder with a Bobbi Brown face brush. I swirl the brush in the powder, tap off the excess, and lightly stipple the powder over my face, and then blend.
For my shadow I use the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette and apply with an Ecotools double ended brush. I use the blender brush with the shade Primal on my lid and crease and then use the liner side of the brush with the shade Undone to line my upper and lower lash lines.
For blush I like to use a cream blush for this look. It’s quick and easy and looks dewy and natural. I am currently using RMS Lip2Cheek in Demure.
Next I do mascara. I have lash extensions (worth every penny!) so I don’t need anything on top, but I do use Covergirl Clump Crusher Waterproof on my bottom lashes.
Lastly I finish off with a swipe of lipstick. Currently loving Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk – a perfect pinky nude!
I hope this helps you get ready quickly in the morning! Leave me your questions and comments below! Or if you have any product recommendations you think I’d like – I always love that!
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Happy Monday!
Oh my gosh you guys, what a great weekend! If you follow me on Instagram and saw my stories you saw how amazing the Taylor Swift concert was Friday night. A little too much fun, but totally worth it! I was in desperate need of some girl time and what better way to do that than to take a little road trip down to Chicago, have a few margaritas, and see Taylor Swift live?! We came back Saturday afternoon and my mom was in town to spend time with Margot while I was gone so it was great to get a little quality time in with my other favorite girls. Sunday we ran errands and did a little shopping and just relaxed. Seriously a perfect weekend!
It was a little overcast and chilly all weekend so I paired this cute boho top with a pair of destructed denim but it would look super cute with a pair of jean shorts.
I also just want to say how nice and supportive everyone has been over the last two weeks with starting this blog. I know you open yourself up to all kinds of feedback when you put yourself out there like this but it’s seriously been so great. Thank you to everyone who has read, subscribed, and commented! I am definitely learning my way and it’s not perfect but I’m having a lot of fun!
Now here are some more pics of me posing next to this plant! Haha, clearly I didn’t realize how silly this looked but it’s all about the fashion anyway, right?
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What I’m Luvving This Week
Happy Friday! I’m super excited about this Friday because I’m going to Chicago to see Taylor Swift tonight! If you’re not following me on Instagram you definitely should – I will be posting lots of snaps from the concert on my stories.
Here is a peek at what I have in my cart this week…
An easy smocked cami // Love the little tie detail on these shorts // This sweater would be perfect for chilly evenings // These tassel earrings would complete the look // A chic pair of simple flat sandals // Yet another moisturizer I’m trying out
Have a great weekend! Any fun plans? I’d love to hear!
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Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Monday and Happy Memorial Day! It’s the kickoff to summer and it certainly feels like it. What a gorgeous weekend! Does anyone else feel like we went straight from winter to summer? We had a great weekend at our family’s place in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Too much food, wine, and mosquitos – so basically exactly what you would expect from a long summer weekend. It was perfect!
I am loving the straw bag trend this summer. I picked this one up a few weeks ago, I love the little striped detail on the handle. It goes perfectly with this easy gingham top and fun tassel earrings. Still on the hunt for a great pair of white denim. I’m looking for something high waisted and not see through – does this even exist? Why does it seem so hard to find a good pair of white denim?
Back to work tomorrow but I have another three day week and then I am going to a fun concert in Chicago on Friday! I’m sure you can guess who I’m going to see. So excited!! Have a wonderful week friends!