Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day. –A.A. Milne
Top: New York and Company ($15 marked down from approx $70)
Skirt: Joa via Bloomingdale’s ($20 marked down from $80)
Shoes: Kohl’s ($23 marked down from $55)
This is the perfect time to snag summer deals! The best bikinis and tankinis are here! The best plus size tankinis are also on sale! Looking for end of summer tops? Check out these Hawaiian shirts!
Hi, readers! I’ve gotten a number of questions about how I do my top knot hairdo (aka 99% dry shampoo when I’m too tired to actually style my hair). So, without further ado, I really did my best to capture the photos of the step by step tutorial!
Start with a high ponytail but on the last loop through your ponytail holder, you make a loop with your hair. Then, take the loop and pin it forward towards the crown of your head on both sides. Seriously, that’s it. See the final product below!
You can see a couple of photos below of how it looks (depending on the day 🙂 ).
Sometimes I forget the wonderful splendors around me because I’m busy rushing from one place to another, taking care of errands, going to work, going to the grocery store, blah blah blah. But, I’ve been working on being more mindful of taking a breath. This week, my husband and I took another trip to the local gardens and, sigh, it’s just such a beautiful place. It really makes me happy to stop and smell the roses. What about you, readers? What things of beauty are you seeing in the world around you? Leave a comment below!
Top: Rosegal ($12)
Jeans: Articles of Society via Nordstrom Rack ($36 marked down from approx $68)
Shoes: Crocs ($40 marked down from $60) (seriously, I wasn’t joking. I’m not paid by Crocs, I swear, but I wear them whenever I’m going to be on my feet for long periods of time/walking miles on end).
Fashion Huntress coupon alert! You can find other oversized blouses here. Interested in the top in this post? Summer sales ongoing, all from 33% off. Use code RGEN for another 10% off! Time for a new outfit! Surprise code: RGEN
Y’all, this Plenty by Tracy Reese dress was a dollar. $1.The blazer? $2. They retail $250 together, but cost me $3. Yep. Thrifting is one of my most favorite hobbies, and while I do also shop at big box retailers, I find thrifting to be the most rewarding. Never tried? Want to do more of it? Check out my list below!
Reasons why I thrift:
1) It’s good for the environment! Clothes in a landfills is a real problem across the world.
2) It gives back! A lot of thrift stores benefit local communities, give jobs to people in the community, and often recycle clothes they don’t sell.
3) It’s affordable! $1 dress above. Enough said.
4) Hunting for deals is a joy in (my) life! Finding a gem while thrifting is just a happy thing.
Thrifting doesn’t make your heart sing? No problem! Check out this handy dandy chart to see what you can do with your old clothes.
Dress: Plenty by Tracy Reese via thrift ($1, retails for approx $130)
Shoes: Sam Edelman ($50 marked down from $150)
Blazer: Express via Thrift ($2, retails for $120)
Después de la tormenta viene la calma/ After the rain comes the calm
Top: Zaful ($17)
Jeans: Articles of Society via Nordstrom Rack ($36 marked down from approx $68)
Coupon alert: for Fashion Huntress readers interested in this top, you can use the code ZFEN for 10% off! / Si quiere mas estilos aqui, pon el codigo ZFEN para una discuenta de 10% en Zaful! Si quiere ser mas “fancy” este verano, discubra estilos de verano aqui con el codigo: ZFEN.
Y’all, fun fact part 1 was so fun, I just HAD to do another fun fact post! So, without further ado! Additional fun facts and leave yours below- that’s the best part!
Hablo español! A lot of people don’t realize that I am bilingual 🙂 I spent a year living in Spain, and I also majored in Spanish literature during my undergrad years. Spanish comes in handy all the time; I wish I spoke even more languages! Maybe one day #lifegoals.
I used to get made fun of for my glasses and my hair! I just was chatting with my sister the other day about the challenges of middle school and high school; we both had stories. I’ve had glasses since 2nd grade, and I used to get made fun of for them, as well as for wearing my hair in a ponytail. Isn’t that ridiculous?! It took me a long time to own my glasses since I can’t wear contacts, but now I really do own them. They are part of my identity. And, I still love ponytails. Man, kids those (these) days, am I right, so petty!
Ruffle bodysuit (hello, 90s! they are back!): Rosegal ($19)
Jeans: Articles of Society via Nordstrom Rack ($36 marked down from approx $68)
Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless ($15 marked down from $35)
This gorgeous backdrop is from our last trip to New Orleans a couple of months ago; New Orleans is full of wonderfully kind people, fabulous food, a vivid culture, and so much more. I feel grateful that my travels have led me there twice, and I can’t wait to go back. Also, shout-out to the hubs for sparing me the trouble of my tripod and remote his photos are always so much more fabulous than my own! Happy weekend, readers!
Top: thrift ($2)
Eyelet skirt: Banana Republic ($5 marked down from approx $110)
Shoes: Crocs ($40 marked down from $60) (when I travel, I never take them off)
