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What to Wear - Navy Ceremonies
Monday, September 25 • attire, fashion, girly, milso, quick guide, san diego blogger
Its that time of year again.... Ball Season!! I am a total sucker for a reason to get dressed up (sometimes I dress up just to go out to dinner with my hubby) so when ball season comes around I get really excited!
I remember Roxy (from Army Wives) being worried about the "dress code" she would have to abide by after Trevor went to OCS. I found this part of the show funny because there isn't really a dress code for spouses on a normal day. I have definitely shown up to spouse meetings in my Navy sweatshirt and leggings but have also show up in a preppy Lilly dress so I personally think anything goes. However, when it comes to events and balls, there is definitely an unspoken dress code. From what I've experienced, it is best to wear modest clothes but still show off you sense of style - you can do this by wearing a chunky necklace or some adorable peep-toe heels!
I wanted to share some of the outfits I have worn to Navy ceremonies since Daniel has been in. Also, I am the kind of person who doesn't want to spend a ton on formal clothes since I don't really get a chance to wear them that often. So, all of the dresses I listed below are $80 and under!
OCS Dinner - The OCS dinner was more on the formal side so I opted to wear this red dress that I picked up from H&M almost a year prior. I didn't have a good sweater to wear so I paired it with my professional blazer to give the dress a professional/formal look.
OCS Graduation - OCS graduation was a little on the less formal side. It was in an auditorium and was a short ceremony so I didn't dress up too much. I ordered this dress from Red Dress Boutique about a month before heading to Rhode Island. I knew it was going to be chilly there so I made sure to pick up a cute oversized scarf to wear with it. If I could change one thing about this outfit, I would ditch the heels. We did a lot of walking and heels weren't really the best choice for shoes.
Merlot Dress (linked similar) // Heels
Navy Ball - This was my first ball so I had no idea what to wear! I went shopping with my gal-pal who had been to a Marine Ball before and she helped me pick out this dress. I originally found a dress similar to it at the mall but didn't want to pay over $200 for a dress I would wear once. So I headed over to Lulu's online and found this perfect dress for the perfect price! A simple yet elegant dress is always a good option for the ball. However, I did see some cinderella style dresses that had sequins and I also saw 3-5 ladies wearing short dresses. So I guess it is whatever you feel most comfortable in!
Wining Ceremony - Again, I had no idea what to wear for the winging ceremony! A couple senior spouses had told me to wear nice Sunday church attire so I tried to match that. Keep in mind that you will be going on stage (above the crowd) to pin on wings; so, when finding an outfit, think about how it will look from the audiences' point of view (aka not too short). In the end, I think my simple black long sleeve dress was perfect. It wasn't too dressy but it didn't look casual either. I would recommend either a simple dress or a cute summer dress for an event like this!
I hope you all have a wonderful ball/ceremony with your military member!
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10 Easter Dress Ideas
Saturday, April 1 • attire, fashion, girly, graphic art, quick guide
Can y'all believe that Easter is only 16 days away?! It feels like 2017 has been flying by. But, no need to worry yet because we still have 16 days to pick up the perfect dress for Easter festivities! I'm really loving all of the pastel colors and lace dresses that are out this year. I made a list of my ten favorite dresses and organized them below. The link will take you to the site if you want to purchase and the slide show shows you what they look like. Let me know in the comments what dress you picked out for Easter this year!
2. Topshop pink bell sleeved dress - $55
3. Betsey Johnson Lavender lace dress - $69.97
4. Rosarita romper - $86 (if you prefer rompers to dresses this is perfect!)
5. Black lace midi dress - $89
6. BB Dakota baby blue lace dress - $98
7. Lilly Pulitzer blue long sleeve dress - $108
8. Mumu white floral maxi dress - $176
9. Lilly Pulitzer white Arden shift dress - $178 (my favorite)
10. Mumu blue ruffle wrap dress - $198
6 Last Min Valentine's Day Gifts
Saturday, February 11 • attire, fashion, gifts, girly, graphic art, quick guide, round up, southern belle
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!! For those of you, like me, who haven't gotten their gifts for the special day yet, this is a quick guide. Most of these can be picked up in your local department store or shipped to you by Tuesday if you order today and pick fast shipping.
1. Heart Sweatshirt - Get her a cute sweatshirt that she can wear out but also wear while relaxing on the couch during movie night.
2. Heels - You can never go wrong with a cute pair of shoes for that special girl in your life. If you don't know her size, ask her friends!
3. Phone Case - This is simple yet thoughtful. I personally love phone covers so I think it is a good gift if you want to get her something special but not too expensive. This, paired with flowers, is also a great last min gift.
4. Necklace - Pick up a cute necklace from a little boutique and you're bound to see her smile this Valentine's Day. Pay attention to what colors she wears a lot and if she likes bold or simple necklaces.
5. Her Favorite Lipstick - This one might be a little more challenging if you don't know what her favorite lipstick is. If you aren't totally sure, get a gift receipt so she can exchange it.
6. Dress - If you're planning a nice night out then give her a dress she can wear to it! A cute idea is to give her the dress, tell her to wear it that night, and then surprise her with a night on the town. Its also a plus if she can wear the dress more than once!
Remember, sometimes its the smallest, most thoughtful gifts, that mean the most to the special person in your life. :) I hope y'all have a wonderful day! Let me know in the comments what you would love to get for Valentine's Day.
Fall Fun in Florida
Sunday, October 23 • adventure, attire, fashion, florida, milso, photography, southern belle
This weekend, I went with a group of ladies to the pumpkin patch! I met all of these ladies through a group called SOSA (Spouses of Student Aviators) and am so thankful to have met them. All of us have a significant other who is going through flight school so we can help each other with different things the military throws at us. Sometimes it is hard living in Florida because all of my family and friends live in Washington. So when I'm feeling a little down about missing everyone in Washington, I remember all the new friends I have made here through SOSA; and the memories we already have!
One of those memories includes the pumpkin patch! While it was still 80 degrees here in Florida, we enjoyed our favorite fall festivities. We went on a hayride, got lost in a corn maze and took photos with pumpkins (unfortunately we didn't get pumpkin spice lattes so our fall trip wasn't quite complete - haha). Here are just a few photos from Sweet Season Farms... (Photography by my friend Sara!)
Happy Fall y'all! Who else can't wait for Halloween next weekend?!
Tuesday, August 16 • attire, beauty, fashion, florida, girly, michael kors, quick guide, review, round up, southern belle
My favorite trend is the white shoe trend! Everywhere I go, I see white shoes. If you haven't already, make sure you have a pair in your closet. I'm absolutely loving the Adidas Superstar sneakers because they remind me of middle school and are so comfy! I also love having a pair of white sandals in my closet to complete any look. Below you can click on the words to pick up some of these adorable shoes -
Adidas Superstar // Converse // Flats (I'm also loving snake skin flats this season!) // Sandals // Keds
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I hope you enjoy pairing your white shoes with the perfect outfit this season!
Class of 2016
Monday, April 11 • adventure, attire, college, fashion, michael kors, photography, round up, student
This past weekend, my mom got to come down for Mom's Weekend so we took a few graduation photos! For those of you who don't know, I will be graduating in May with my bachelors in Accounting. I will also be graduating with 154 credits and will be eligible to take the CPA exam. Most people don't accomplish 150 credits in 4 years but since I changed my major (from Bioengineering) and put in 4 summers, I am happy to say I'm CPA eligible! Anywho, here are some of the grad photos we took (:
Congratulations to all of the other 2016 grads too! We made it!
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What to Pack in Your Carry On Bag
Thursday, March 3 • adventure, attire, graphic art, packing list, purse, quick guide, spring break, travel, whats in my
2. Travel Journal - pack a small journal in case you want to write something down.
3. Pens - for writing in your journal.
4. Passport and Cash - the most important thing when flying!
5. Sunglasses - pack these in the top of your carry on so they don't get squished.
6. Regular Glasses - pack these if you don't wear glasses or are planning on flying in contacts (I highly discourage you to fly in contacts).
7. Warm Socks - bring these for the plane ride (my feet always get cold!)
8. Camera - pack this into your camera case so it doesn't get knocked around.
9. Headphones - to tune out the crying baby or loud laugher on the plane.
10. Face Wipes - these come in handy if you have been flying all day and feel gross.
11. Computer - pack this in an easily accessible spot because you will have to take it out through security.
12. Chapstick - always always always pack this because airplanes can really dry out your lips!
I hope this can help you while you are packing your carry on for your next flight! This list is pretty much everything I put into my tote bag while flying (with the exception of multiple novels). When I travel, I try to pack all of my clothes into a small suitcase so I don't have to worry about checking a bag. I have found that wearing my bulkiest shoes and rolling clothes is very helpful when packing a week or two into a single suitcase. If anyone has any packing tips or things they put into their carry on, I'd love to hear from you!
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The Most Wonderful Time of The Year
Thursday, November 19 • attire, fashion, girly, quick guide, winter
It is officially winter here in Washington, I awoke to snow on the ground! I am honestly not the biggest fan of winter. But when the weather gets cold and the snow comes down, the holiday season makes me happy. I do love sitting on my couch, drinking hot coco, snuggling with my kitty and watching the snowflakes come out of the sky. My favorite part about the holidays is the opportunity to see my family and celebrate together, as well as the joy that it brings to people around me.
However, with the winter comes the
When the snow is coming down:
down trench coat // sweater // omni-heat leggings // wool socks // boots // scarf // gloves
A chilly day:
Night on the town:
long sleeve dress // tights // booties // floppy hat // tote bag
Fall Faves
Sunday, November 1 • attire, fashion, quick guide, review, travel
Now that fall is in full swing, I wanted to share some of my favorite wardrobe essentials. Since it gets pretty cold up here in Eastern Washington, I wear a lot of long sleeve shirts and layers, layers, layers! We will probably have snow on the ground by Thanksgiving so I only really get a full month of wearing cute tops before I have to cover them with a winter jacket. However, I use accessories to dress up my attire! My favorite thing to do is wear a cute hat or headband with a scarf and I always carry a cute coffee mug. Side note: it is officially red cup season at Starbucks and I am beyond excited! Anywho, I hope y'all enjoy my faves (if you click on the pink links they will take you to the site to purchase). Let me know if you have anything that you cannot live without in the fall! (:
TOPS -
Outerwear -
1.Cardigan 2.Navy Blue Peacoat 3.1/2 Zip Athletic Jacket 4.Utility Jacket 5.College Sweatshirt 6.Blazer 7.Puffer Vest 8. Rain Coat
Bottoms -
1.Black Leggings 2.High Waisted Jeans (I prefer black) 3.Beach pants 4.High Waisted Skirt
Shoes -
Accessories -
1.Floppy Hat 2.Baseball Cap 3.Gloves 4.Tote Bag 5.Knit Hat 6.Crossbody Bag 7.Coffee Mug 8.Blanket Scarf
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