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What is so great about the Barefoot Dreams blankets?

What is so great about the Barefoot Dreams blankets?

My big Christmas gift this year was the Barefoot Dreams Barefoot in the Wild leopard blanket. Influencers talk about this blanket often. Celebrities love it too. Lauryn Bosstick from The Skinny Confidential calls it the Kardashian blanket since the sisters and Kris travel with it wrapped around their shoulders often.

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The Most Striking Sights Vietnam Has to Offer

The Most Striking Sights Vietnam Has to Offer

Hi- today we have a fun collaboration post about Vietnam. I have a bunch of friends who have gone to Vietnam and raved about it. I’d love to go one day.

It would be exceptionally easy to lose yourself for weeks in the captivating country of Vietnam, from the tropical beaches that line the southern coast to the dramatic mountain landscapes in the north – there is just so much to see! For…

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My Top 3 Books of 2019 That You Need to Read

My Top 3 Books of 2019 That You Need to Read

Making this list made me realize I love a book that gets real, but has a sense of humor about it. One that tackles serious subjects with authenticity and personality. Imperfect and brilliant at the same time. Here’s 3 books I read this year that I’d highly recommend for yourself or to gift.

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Thanksgiving Recipe Recommendations 2019

Thanksgiving Recipe Recommendations 2019

It’s almost Thanksgiving!!! I typically do Black Friday and Small Business Saturday posts, but I thought this year I’d share some Thanksgiving inspo and recipe ideas. I really enjoy cooking and baking and luckily my whole family is pretty darn good at both too so we’re spoiled. Here’s some recipes I’ve made in the past and recommend and a vlog of last years celebration along with the song from…

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Sephora Sale 2019

Sephora Sale 2019 What I Still Love and recent products I really hated

I have been doing Sephora VIB Sale posts for YEARS! The store is overwhelming so sometimes when the sale comes it’s like wait, what should I buy again? Here’s my recommendations:

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Madison Lecroy From Southern Charm's Favorite Hair Products and Tools

Madison Lecroy From Southern Charm’s Favorite Hair Products and Tools

Now that we’re all following Madison Lecroy from Southern Charm’s hair swoop tutorial she’s dropping some more hair recommendationsso we can get her beautiful textured waves too! In this video Madison talks about her favorite hair products including hair texture spray (with an affordable dupe), loose styling powder, her favorite curling iron, hair extensions, and how long she goes between…

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NYX Lavender Steel Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder Highlighter Demo and Tips for Wearing Highlighter

NYX Lavender Steel Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder Highlighter Demo and Tips for Wearing Highlighter

I recently posted a video of me using the NYX Lavender Steel Duo Chromatic Highlighter on Instagram and wanted to share it here on the blog! I heard about this from Cameran on Southern Charm, but it took me a while to wrap my head around a purple highlighter and finally buy it! BTW I bought it on Amazon because I could never find it in stores.

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Southern Charm Drugstore and Affordable Beauty Faves

Southern Charm Drugstore and Affordable Beauty Faves

Hello beauties! I’ve done beauty secrets posts for Miss Patricia Altschul, Cameran Eubanks aka Cameran Wimberly, Naomie Olindo, Kathryn Calhoun Dennis, and a hair tutorial on Madison LeCroy so I thought it would be fun to do a round up of all of the ladies’ affordable and drugstore faves!

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Stephanie Hollman from Real Housewives of Dallas' Beauty Secrets

Stephanie Hollman from Real Housewives of Dallas’ Beauty Secrets

I just binged the last season of Real Housewives of Dallas and noticed Stephanie Hollman always looks gorgeous! Her makeup and hair are always on point. Even when she is in serious glam there’s still something more natural about her looks. I decided to do what I do best an investigate and report back about what Stephanie Hollman’s makeup, hair, skincare, and beauty secrets!

How Old is Stephanie…

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How To Teach Yourself Calligraphy

How To Teach Yourself Calligraphy

I’ve been wanting to take a calligraphy class for years. The other day I was at the Amazon store at Palisades village and spotted the Tombow Dual Brush Pens in Pastel Palette and knew it was a sign that I needed to start!

I found the Lettering and Modern Calligraphy Book and went to work teaching myself.

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Heather McMahan's Makeup and Beauty Secrets

Heather McMahan’s Makeup and Beauty Secrets

I have been following Heather McMahan on Instagram for a while now and just like everyone else- I’m obsessed! Heather is an actress and comedian and she recently started the Absolutely Not Podcast which is so so good.

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What Would Patricia Altschul Get at the Sephora Sale?

What Would Patricia Altschul Get at the Sephora Sale?

There’s a Sephora sale coming! And I thought it would be fun to do a round up of one of everyone’s favorite beauty icon Patricia Altschul’s Sephora must haves! Check out my posts on Patricia Altschul’s Beauty Secrets and Patricia Altschul’s Skincare Favorites to read more.

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Ramona Singer's Chicken Recipe

Ramona Singer’s Chicken Recipe

Ramona Singer shared a super easy and delicious looking chicken recipe on her Instagram over the weekend and I decided to give it a try. She was hosting a dinner party in the Hampton’s and said she loved this recipe because it was so simple and you can make it ahead of time. Plus it’s a crowd pleaser. Well, spoiler alert- it was absolutely delicious! You HAVE to try this recipe!!

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Madison LeCroy Shares How to Get Patricia Altschul's Hair Swoop

Madison LeCroy from Southern Charm shares How to Get Patricia Altschul's Hair Swoop

Madison Lecroy was kind enough to film a video tutorial of how she creates Patricia Altschul’s signature swoop hair style. Luzanne of the amazing and must follow @welovepataltschul Instagram account re-posted the video with some extra details:

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Tips for Traveling to Banff Canada and Where to Stay in Canmore

Tips for Traveling to Banff Canada and Where to Stay in Canmore

In June 2019 I crossed off Banff, Canada from my bucket list! This destination is becoming super popular because of the beautiful sparkling blue lakes, great hiking trails, and gorgeous views of the Canadian Rockies. Since I’ve gone friends and family have been asking for Banff travel tips, so here they are!

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is here! This is the sale where they have New Arrivals on Sale and after the sale the prices go up. This is a good time to stock up on your favorites, purchase well made staples to add to your wardrobe, and start back to school shopping. I’ve included beauty, athleisure, shoes, staples clothes, and work clothes.

There’s also tons of items in the sale that the…

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What to Pack for a Trip to Banff

What to Pack for a Trip to Banff

If you’re following me on Instagram then you know I just got back from a very magical trip to Banff, Canada. I feel like I literally experienced all 4 seasons there even though it was the end of June. I thought it might be handy to give a list of what to wear in Banff.

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