It's HOCO season!!! Such a "fun" time for moms and daughters to search for the perfect dress, shoes and accessories. You read the sarcasm in that sentence, right? It really can be fun, but it can be stressful and frustrating, too! Trying to find the perfect dress that makes them feel confident about themselves, but that is also mom-approved isn't always the easiest. If you've gotten the dress tackled next comes shoes and jewelry. Like most teenagers, my girls are incredibly busy with school and sports, so it's hard to find time to actually go shoe shopping. Instead, I have ordered numerous pairs of shoes for my girls to try. I found some great options on Amazon Prime, so it was easy to ship back and return what didn't work. I wanted to share a little roundup of some of our favorites. Most of these have modest height heels so it's manageable for them to be able to wear all night (or at least through pictures and dinner) and are all very reasonably priced. Also, all of these come in multiple colors so if there is a style you like be sure to check out all the options!
Hooray for summer! I've been soaking up these slower days and finally having the time to pop into some of my favorite stores and have been finding so many cute things!!! I've shared several of these on stories already, but wanted to put everything together in one place to make it easy to find. Most of these items all come in a few different color options, too! Here are my Target Favorites for Summer!
Happy New Year friends! We hope everyone has had a great start to 2023! Today all the kids are back in school, so it finally feels like we know what day it is and what we are doing. We love a good break, but we also realize routine is what allows us to do all the things. Otherwise we are just floundering in our pajama pants and driving our tiny humans to the various activities they've planned for themselves.
But not today. Today they get the luxury of our pajamas and driving skills straight to all the various educational institutions the good state of Georgia has to offer.
And then we change into the much more sophisticated version of pajamas to do all the things - athleisure.
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We've had some cooler mornings around here and I am living for it!!! I know it's sort of a tease and I've lived in the south long enough to know we still have a little bit of warm weather left, but it won't be long now until we are busting out our boots and sweaters.
Western inspired boots are trending this fall and we are seeing them EVERYWHERE! I personally love this style and you don't have to be heading to a rodeo to sport this look. They look great with dresses, skirts or denim. We've rounded up some of our favorites in all different price points to help give your fall wardrobe a fresh kick.
Summer is almost here and that means it is time for bright colors and fun earrings! We love dressing up a good basic pieces with cute statement earrings and we found some really great options from Amazon all for under $20 each! Most of these all come in multiple colors, too!
We've got Fall on the brain since back-to-school season is in full swing. We know it is still going to be hot here, so we've been looking at some fun transitional dress options. We love when we can throw on a cozy sweater and some boots, or grab some cute sandals and some cute jewelry, but still look "Fall" no matter what the weather here in the South might hold.
Looking at some of our favorite retailers, it seems that puff sleeves, floral patterns, and smocked bodices are reigning strong. Tie dye is still holding in there, with a fun casual twist (just throw on your favorite pair of sneakers).
Thankfully a more form fitting update to the peasant dresses we saw in the Spring are making an appearance. So a little less Oregon Trail and a little more chic.
Here's a look at some of our favorite dresses we've spotted for the Fall. We've linked up all the options you see (and a few extras at some retailers).
Which style of dress are you most excited about this Fall?
It has been SO hot here recently, to the point that I feel like wearing nothing but workout clothes or a swimsuit. However, it does feel nice to get dressed in "normal" clothes every now and then and my go-to for hot summer days is a sundress because it just feels so much cooler than wearing shorts. I thought I'd share some of my favorites with you all today! Most are very affordable, all are very comfortable, and a lot of them come in different patterns and colors, too!
The weather in Atlanta was BEAUTIFUL last week. Warm, sunny, and such a tease of what's to come this spring. This week is back to cold and rainy here, but I know spring days will be here to stay before we know it. I love this time of year when everything is blooming and you can dress in colorful clothing daily!
I found some super cute spring fashion finds at Target and was able to wear every single one of them last week while the warm weather lasted. I wanted to share my finds with all of you because most of these are under $20! I love solid dresses for spring because they can be dressed up with jewelry and cute sandals or dressed down with sneakers or flip-flops. Plus they look cute with a denim jacket for cool mornings and evenings, but you can shed the jacket in the afternoon when it's hot. It's like the perfect outfit for this time of year so a lot of what I'm sharing are dresses! I'm also going to share a few cute tops because, like the dresses, they can be so versatile. I love white denim this time of year with a bright and colorful or a pretty pastel top, but those can also be worn into summer with denim cut-off shorts.
All items linked below (left to right, top to bottom) and all of these come in multiple colors.
1. Sleeveless Drop Waist Dress ($15) - My store didn't have my size in this one, but I love the silhouette and the deep V neckline!
2. Sleeveless Babydoll Dress ($15) - This is another one that I love the shape of and I feel like it is flattering on all body types.
3. Knit Tank Dress ($10) - This one is about as basic as it gets, but simple and cute to thrown on all spring and summer long.
4. V-Neck Tee ($8) - These are my very favorite basic v-neck tees. Come in a ton of colors and super soft!
5. Lace Flutter Sleeve Tank ($15) - This is from Target's Knox Rose line, which I love. Their pieces often have a little more boho feel to them. I loved the flutter sleeve detail on this and fabric is SO soft. I'll be wearing this with white denim this spring and with shorts all summer long!
6. Long Sleeve Linen Tee ($15) - I fell in love with this pretty pastel and the lightweight linen makes it perfect for coolers days. This is another one I will wear with pants now and shorts as it starts to warm up because of the lightweight fabric. It is see-through so I wore a solid tank under it.
7. Ruffle Sleeveless Tiered Dress ($35) - My friend actually told me about how amazing this dress was so I had to check it out. I don't usually like the midi-length dresses on me, but loved this one! It is so comfortable and doesn't need to be ironed after washing, which is another bonus in my book.
8. Tiered Tank Dress ($20) - My store was out of this one, but I plan to order and wear it as a swim cover up. I have one from Target that is super old, but it is always one of my go-to coverups!
9. Short Sleeved Babydoll Dress ($25) - This dress is comfortable with a capital C! It is called a sweatshirt dress online, but it's more of a terrycloth material on the inside so it is really soft and would also make a great swim cover up. Just easy to throw on and feel put together, but really casual and cute. I also love the pretty blue and fuchsia color it comes in.
In 2020, we embraced the athleisure trend with open arms. In 2021, we have no plans on stopping. It just works for us. Our jobs are at home, and we wear so many hats throughout the day, we've come to value an outfit that can keep up with our lifestyle.
Trendy and affordable activewear is becoming more common, but weeding through the brands to make sure they pass the test can be tedious. Sure you look good, but then you bend over, and well...the rest is see through not for children's eyes history. And while we love a good pair of compression leggings, we also love our blood being able to circulate. Then there is our personal favorite - making sure our sports bra is supportive, but also doesn't require a Houdini like effort to get in and out of it. Or our husbands and a pair of scissors.
By the grace of the activewear gods though, we've stumbled upon a new affordable athletic wear brand that we absolutely LOVE.
We were introduced to Halara a few months ago, and each tried a few pieces. OMG! When they say "soft as clouds activewear" they have the buttery goodness to back it up.
Putting on their Cloud9 leggings is like wearing a second skin. A really smooth soft, second skin that's been blessed by the wings of an angel.
Then we tried their "In My Feels" line, and found equally comfortable results!
Even better...Halara's soft, yet supportive technology doesn't stop at leggings. They have a whole line of amazing activewear pieces to ensure you're comfortable head to toe!
One of our favorite things about the Halara brand is that they make trendy, high quality athletic wear pieces, but at super affordable price points.
We were instantly drawn to all the on trend patterns, and fun sports bra backs that look like more expensive brands, but without the expensive price tag to go with it. Everything on their website is under $50 (with a lot of items $25-$30!), and they offer free shipping for orders over $59.
Even more amazing? Their mission is to make their brand 100% sustainable. They are a brand created for women, run by women, and are committed to creating their fun activewear pieces while avoiding the fast fashion traps. They also have plans for expanding their collection to offer organic and recycled pieces.
The past few weeks we have experienced much cooler temperatures and it makes me SO excited for Fall. Don't get me wrong...I love summer. We so enjoy the lazy days of hanging at the lake, swimming with friends, and soaking up the hot sunshine. However, that first day when the weather starts to turn cool and crips, the leaves start to change, and you can walk outside without breaking into a sweat I remember just how much I love this time of year.
I also love dressing for the fall. Lots of layers fun patterns and cozy styles. I recently ordered a few things from Walmart and was SO impressed with the quality, comfort and style. Even my label obsessed 13 year old saw the items and was said, "Walmart has stepped up their game!"
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| Camo Sweatshirt (from Walmart)//Leggings//Sneakers//Earrings |
The best part of all of these items is you don't have to stress about a big price tag. It's no secret that I am a Walmart lover, especially for adding a few fun pieces to your closet without the guilt of spending too much! If you check the reviews on many of these items you will see that I'm not alone. Tons of great reviews and lots of praise.
