‘Tis the season for sequins, velvet, and sparkle! There’s no such thing as overdressing this time of year. The more drama, the better! My closet is full of festive dresses and I’m just waiting to wear them all! Some of these items I have owned for a couple of years and some are new additions this year. Here are some of my favorite looks for the season, whether that be for a holiday party or for New Year’s Eve. Holiday Party Dresses: Sequins Sequin dresses are probably my favorite way to dress during the holidays. These two dresses show two different ways to wear your sequins- in a wrap dress o ..read more

Our Wedding Day Chris and I finally tied the knot! After knowing each other since 2009, and living together for over 6 years, we made it official on February 4th, 2023. Here I share all the details of our big day, documented in these beautiful photos by our wedding photographer, Lauren K. Downing. The Dresses and Tuxedos It took me forever to decide on a wedding dress! I actually chose and ordered a dress from David’s Bridal about 10 months before the wedding, but when I got it in, I changed my mind. It was a beautiful dress but there was just something about it that I wasn’t 100% happy with ..read more

Asheville Travel Guide We recently spent 3 nights in Asheville and had such a lovely time that I wanted to put together this Asheville travel guide for you if you venture there! Asheville is located in western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. While it’s not a huge city, it is rich in arts, craft beer, and beautiful scenery. While we didn’t have time on this trip to explore the mountains, I recommend visiting the many hiking trails and waterfalls for some breath-taking views. Included in this travel guide is where we stayed, what we ate, and what we drank- because Asheville is for (c ..read more

Boston & CT Travel Guide I recently took a trip up to Boston and around Connecticut with another fashion blogger in order to seek out some fall foliage! I live in Florida and my friend, Naomi, lives in Texas so we don’t usually get to experience a true fall season. Unfortunately the temperatures were warmer than normal for October, but we managed to find some fall leaves! Boston- Day 1 We arrived in Boston on a Wednesday. We rented a car since we planned to travel to Connecticut for half the trip, but I do not recommend having a car in Boston! Parking was hard to find and the garages were ..read more

It’s that time of year again… time for Black Friday Sales! Some sales started already and will continue through next weekend. Some sales will pop up throughout the week. I will keep this blog post updated daily if sales or deals change or are added, so be sure to bookmark this post and check back often! I made this post as easy as possible to navigate and shop. All stores are listed simply in alphabetical order, with their sale information. Just click on the store/retailer name to go directly to their website. If you don’t see your favorite store below, leave a comment. They either don’t have ..read more

Sephora Fall Savings Event! The semi-annual Sephora Fall Savings Event is here! The sale ends November 6, 2023, and everyone can save between 10-20% depending on your Sephora Insider status. Everyone can save 30% on all Sephora Collection items, regardless of your status. This is a great time to stock of on your favorites, try out some new items, or start holiday shopping. Shop the entire sale here and use code TIMETOSAVE at checkout. My Favorites from the Sale: Skincare Below are some of my tried-and-true favorites from Sephora, separated by category. Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foamin ..read more

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2023 The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is back! Icon level card members can begin shopping on July 11, Ambassador level card holders start shopping on July 12, Influencer level card holders can shop on July 13, and non-card holders have access to the sale starting July 17. I say this every year, but I do wish that non-card holders had access earlier- having to wait so long to shop is frustrating! But please do not open a credit card just to shop earlier- if it was meant to be, it’ll still be there when you have access! Also, a lot of these items get restocked after the ..read more

The double cleanse is one of my not-so-secret, best-kept secret to healthy skin. Every night, I use two different cleansers to take off my makeup and make sure my skin is super clean and prepped for skincare. I wear a full face of makeup pretty much every day, so doing this 2 step process is essential. And I promise it only adds a couple more minutes into your nighttime routine! Why You Should Double Cleanse If you wear makeup, there’s a good chance your facial cleanser isn’t getting 100% of your makeup off at night. When you have makeup left on your skin and then apply moisturizer or products ..read more

The semi-annual Sephora holiday sale has arrived! These beauty items only go on sale twice per year, so it’s an ideal time to stock up on or try out more expensive products. During this sale, you can save 20% as a Rouge member, 15% as a VIB, and 10% as an Insider with code YAYHOLIDAY. Everyone can become a Sephora Insider simply by signing up on their website here. The more you spend over time at Sephora, the more points you earn and move up in levels. I highly recommend signing up for the free Sephora Insider program because there are great perks. You earn points for every dollar spent, which ..read more