Friday, August 31, 2018

Friday Favorites #154: Labor Day Faves

It's been a WHILE since I was able to put together a Friday Favorites post. But with all the awesome Labor Day sales, I had to make time to share a few of my favorites with you! You can snag all of these items at a discount this weekend with the discount codes I've provided below – and there are lots of other brands included in that list, too! Which item is your favorite?
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b.  Mickey and Minnie suitcase (also available here)

Labor Day Weekend Discount Codes

Abercrombie & Fitch: 40% off everything (50% off denim)
ASOS: 20% new season items
Ban.do: 15% off sale items and 25% off planners + free shipping
Bernie Dexter: 55% "last chance" section with code SUMMER55
Betsey Johnson: 35% off sidewide + free shipping with code WEEKEND
Box Lunch: 20% off almost everything
Doll Me Up: up to 60% off select items
Forever 21: extra 50% off sale items with code EXTRA50
Hearts and Found: 25% off dresses and skirts with code SUMMER25
J.Crew: 40% off with code BIGSALE
J.Crew Factory: 50% off everything
Keds: 20% off all purchases $50+
Kohl's: $10 off purchases $25+ with code LABORDAY
Loco Lindo: 20% off everything with code LABORDAY
Macy's: take an extra 20% off + free shipping with code WKND
Old Navy: 50% off jeans, dresses, tees, and sweatshirts
Retro Glam: 20% off (excluding new arrivals) with code PUMPKIN20
Shop Disney: extra 40% off sale items with code EXTRA40
Sourpuss Clothing: 20% off with code UNIONS
Steady Clothing: 25% off sitewide with code LABOR25
Tatyana: 50% off everything (excluding preorders/coming soon/makers row) with code SHOP
The Oblong Box Shop: 20% off orders $75+ with code YOUDESERVEIT20
Torrid: 50% off clearance items
Unique Vintage: 20% off sidewide with code SUNSET
Urban Outfitters: 30% off sale items
Valfre: 30% off apparel and accessories with code FOREVERSUMMER
Vixen by Micheline Pitt: 15% off with code LABOROFLOVE

Have a great holiday weekend!

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Monday, August 27, 2018

Magnolias

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All photos by Emma Rizzo
I guess I have to face facts: summer's starting to wind down. I'm not totally ready to say goodbye to this season yet... especially because I still have photos from the spring that I haven't had a chance to share yet! I guess I'd better hurry up, huh? But I think these ones were worth waiting for.

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I love going on photo adventures with Emma. We actually had a very thematic evening when we took these. We had dinner at Magnolia's (one of my favorite places – and not just because Obama ate there!) and then sought out all the magnolia trees we could find.

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I finally had a chance to wear this darling dress from the Barbie x Unique Vintage line. When I was little, all I wanted was for my Barbies' outfits to come in my size. I used to wish for it all the time (like so many other kids, I'm sure!). That desire really never went away, so you can imagine how excited I was when this collection came out. My mom actually owned the doll version of this dress and recognized it instantly! I think it's such a beautiful, fun dress. It does run a bit tight in the bust, but I actually found it to be quite comfortable and supportive. Although it's been a while since this collection came out, this dress is still available at UV – so if you've been sleeping on it, don't wait until it's gone!

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Outfit Details
Suburban Shopper Sundress: Unique Vintage
Bag: Bettie Page by Lola Ramona
Boater hat: ASOS (similar)
Flats: Aerosoles

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I had a really wonderful weekend (and took a ton of photos!). Things have been difficult over the last couple of months in terms of my mental health. My physical health has been suffering too, as I haven't been taking good care of myself. But I feel refreshed and my heart is full. I feel good about what this week has in store. I hope you all have a wonderful week, too.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Mint Scooters

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The summer season may sort of be winding down, but I'm definitely not ready to give up my pastel sundresses quite yet! This adorable dress from Voodoo Vixen ticks a lot of my boxes: it's mint green, it has pockets and cute buttons, and it has a fun novelty print. It's actually little scooters in pink, yellow, and mint. While it's a great dress for spring and summer, it's something I'll be able to wear with a cute cardigan throughout the early fall. The fabric has some stretch to it and it's (thankfully) got a back zip – two features I tend to like in my dresses. Overall, it's a comfy dress that fits in perfectly with my aesthetic. What could be better?

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These pictures are pretty cheery. But the fact is that things have been kind of tough lately. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that I've been a bit quieter and more contemplative lately. I've been feeling depressed and unconfident and generally overwhelmed. While I'm prone to mood swings, this was kind of a jarring development and made me realize that I haven't been making myself a priority for a long time. I've become so accustomed to being agreeable or trying to please people that I've sort of forgotten to do what makes me happy. That said, I had a pretty great weekend and things are starting to look up. I'm going to try to put myself first, as weird as that feels. I can't keep running on empty and ignore my own needs for the sake of the comfort of other people.

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Also, I just want to say thank you to everyone who reached out to me with kind thoughts and advice! It means more to me than you know. I feel much more positive and motivated than before, and I hope that trend will continue.

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Outfit Details
Eva Retro Scooter Print Dress: c/o Voodoo Vixen
Shoes: similar  ||  Headband: similar  ||  Necklace: similar

Have a great rest of your week!