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The Velvet Trend.

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The Velvet Trend is IN.

There is one thing that I am loving lately. The Velvet trend. I have this infatuation with everything velvet. It started when I saw a photo of Gigi Hadid strutting the street in head to ankle denim and these FAB red pointed-toe mid-calf velvet boots. I mean. STATE. MENT. Right from Gigi’s feet and on to my Christmas wish list they went.   {photo cred}   But wait. The obsession doesn’t stop there…. all of a sudden I was searching for velvet chokers, velvet slip dresses, velvet drapes, velvet pillows, velvet chaises, velvet headboards, velvet ottomans, I mean you get the idea.   + Missguided // ROSE COLORED CRUSHED VELVET UGH I NEED THIS.   The velvet dress is ON POINT this fall/winter. Holiday season just […]

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How To: Water Orchids. With Ice.

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OMG okay so Mother’s Day is coming up REALLY fast and flowers are probably THE thing to get any Mom. It’s spring, moms like flowers, PLUS they are a quick + easy gift if you’ve been running around and {oops} totally forgot to buy a gift :|  … it happens. However, flowers can be high maintenance, ESPECIALLY ORCHIDS #diva. If you’re a mom yourself or gifting orchids this year, you’re going to love this tip. To help orchids last weeks on weeks on weeks, I’m talking a record orchid age here, don’t water them… just place 3 ice cubes in the pot near the root ONCE A WEEK. This way, the orchid can absorb the water very slowly. Just how it likes. Also, the exact same amount of water […]

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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Okay wait. Mother’s Day is next weekend and we need to get our mama’s something fab cause uhmm they TOTALLY deserve it! SO I’ve had the best time putting together this collage with my picks for this years Mother’s Day gift guide.   x The Oribe Texturizing Spray is soooo good and smells even BETTER.  x Sleep Tight by Farmacy is a pretty new brand at Sephora. It’s cultivated by upstate New York farmers and loaded with natural irritant-free anti-oxidants. x Cozy robes, slippers and blankies are necessary. A reminder for mom to relax and unwind. x NARS velvet lip gloss is SO easy for busy moms and the Orgasm blush is flattering on pretty much every skin tone. x Splurging? Furla bags are so […]

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Easter Decor, Style & COOKIES!!

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HOPPY EASTER!!!! I know, so lame. Whatever. OMG so hello what are you doing for Easter?!  Church? Brunch with the in-laws? …. are you hosting? Girl don’t fret I’m here. Let’s pour a couple mimosa’s and get down to the nitty gritty. We’ve got t-minus 24 hours. Plenty of time to figure out what we are going to: a) bring b) decorate with c) wear     Uhhmagawwd I made these incredible birthday cake cookies this week and then it hit me… TOTAL EASTER-Y COLORS. What a saving grace. Go to my Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, and substitute the chocolate chips with 1/2 rainbow sprinkles and 1 cup white chocolate chips… bake about 13 minutes. Bring THESE instead of the typical last minute sack of Mini-Eggs {keep those for […]

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