What to Wear to a Holiday Party

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Hey everyone! Today I am going to share with you an outfit that I put together. It's perfect for a holiday party or going to the theatre. You can also add tights if you live in a city that is cooler. I hope you find inspiration from this look for your own holiday party look!
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Crushed velvet is a huge trend this Winter, and I think a velvet dress makes any outfit more glam. I also think gold and burgundy are beautiful, festive colors for the Winter. This gold velvet dress is so pretty and the white soft jacket will keep you warm while also looking super stylish

Liquid eyeliner is a perfect makeup staple because it makes your eyes pop. False eyelashes will also make your eyes pop and make them appear more open and dramatic. You can never have too much highlighter, and this one from Laura Mercier is extremely stunning. Liquid lipstick is also a must have, especially when you are going to be drinking or eating food. Liquid lipstick is designed to keep your lip color staying on your lips all day, without transferring or smudging off.

You can top off this look with a nice smelling perfume and some cute accessories, like the choker and the ring!

Thanks so much for reading! I hope you all have a great holiday!

Thea
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2016 Christmas Gift Guide | Athlete

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Hey everyone! Next up on the Christmas gift guide series are gift ideas for athletes or people who love to work out. I picked out some unique gifts that anyone would love.

You can check out my previous post here, if you need gift ideas for makeup lovers. You can also read my old holiday gift guide from last year here. I hope you find this gift guide helpful :)

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Duffel bag | Hat | Fitbit | Hair ties | Ear buds | Sweater | Yoga mat | Hidrate Spark water bottle | Sports bra | Blotting sheets | Leggings | Necklace | Shoes

If you know someone who likes monitoring steps and things like that, than I would definitely suggest buying a Fitbit. They keep track of your heart rate, steps, sleep, exercise, weight, etc. It really does it all!

Another good gift idea is to buy a Hidrate Spark water bottle. If you know someone that has trouble drinking enough water throughout the day than this is a great gift for them! This water bottle syncs with your phone and sends you constant reminders to drink water and measures your water intake.

Cute clothes are definitely an essential for any athlete. These black leggings are so cute and have a fun mesh detailing on the leg. The sweater is also a really nice gift, because it can be worn for working out in or on a day to day basis. The cross on the bottom adds a lot to the sweater also.

If you don't know the sizes of the person you are buying a present for, than you can always buy jewelry. This necklace is super dainty and pretty and symbolizes strength.

Thanks so much for reading and I hope this helped you with your gift giving this season!
Thea
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4 Outfits for 4th of July ♡

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Hey guys! I’ve put together a few different looks that are fourth of July themed! I tried to incorporate a lot of red, white and blue (colors of the American flag if you didn’t already know) and a lot of stars and stripes into the outfits. Whether you’re out with your friends watching fireworks or going to a neighborhood barbecue, these looks will have you covered. I hope you guys find some inspiration from these looks when you are putting together your own outfits! Do you guys have any fun plans for 4th of July? If so, comment them down below! 

Look 1
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Headband / bralette / shirt / shorts / necklace / phone case / nail polish / sandals / bag

I think this outfit is super cute and laid back. I think it would be perfect for watching fireworks in at night or going to a family barbecue. The off the shoulder white shirt also makes this outfit look more bohemian. I love the trend of tie up sandals and I think these ones would be super cute! They are also very versatile and could be dressed up or down.

Look 2
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Hat / jean jacket / dress / earrings / lipstick / shoes / nail polish / bag

I think this outfit looks super comfortable and effortless. This dress is super flowy and seems very soft. I think adding the jean jacket to this dress makes the outfit more casual and cool. I also love the look of red lips for fourth of July! It's very bold and matches the theme of red, white and blue.

Look 3
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Shirt / necklace / bag / jeans / watch / blue and silver bracelet / red bracelet / blue bead bracelet / wallet / key chain / shoes

This look is more fancy and chic. It would be perfect for a more fancy brunch, lunch or dinner. This might be one of my favorite looks in this post, because I think the off the shoulder denim top trend is so cute!!! The silver hardware and jewelry dresses this outfit up and looks great with red and blue. It also reminds me of silver stars!

Look 4
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Now this outfit is hardcore patriotic. It's like the American flag just hits you in the face. There is so much going on with this look and it would look crazy if you wore it any other day except fourth of July. 

Thanks for reading!

How and Where to Shop for Inexpensive Shoes

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Here is a list of some of my favorite online and in-store shoe stores, as well as how to shop for shoes, so you can get the best deals!


                                                                                 
Inexpensive Stores

-DSW (www.dsw.com)
-Nordstrom Rack (www.nordstromrack.com)
-GoJane (www.gojane.com)
-LuLus (www.lulus.com
-T.J. Maxx (www.tjmaxx.tjx.com)
-Forever21 (www.forever21.com
-6pm (www.6pm.com)
-Poshmark (www.poshmark.com)
-Mercari (www.mercari.com)
-H&M (www.hm.com)

Tips for Shoe Shopping

-If you know you want to buy shoes from a website, you can sign up for their emails, and that will usually either give you a discount code or free shipping.

-Use your phone as a calculator, and calculate all the discounts of your shoes and the total cost of them, while you are shopping.

-Look at the back of stores, where the clearance or sale section is.

-Refine the price filter on your shoe searches on websites, so your only looking at shoes that are in your budget.

-If you are in-store, make sure to try the shoes on, because no matter how inexpensive they are, if they don't fit, then you're really not saving any money.

-If you are online, make sure to read the reviews of the shoes you are buying to make sure you are ordering the right size and to see how the quality of the shoes are.

-Don't buy something just because it is inexpensive; Make sure you will actually wear the shoes.

-If you like a pair of really inexpensive shoes, then try looking for them on a website that sells new and old clothes and shoes, such as Poshmark or Mercari. You can usually find the shoes cheaper and in very good condition or even new! I have bought things off of this website before, and you can money off your purchase with my referral code! You can get $10 at Poshmark using the code BUWHM, and $2 at Mercari using the code QRNMHB!

-If you buy shoes during their off-season (ex: sandals in Winter) then you can usually find them on sale.

Thanks for reading! Click here to read my inexpensive shoe haul to see how I saved over $100! I hope this helped you!

Disclaimer: All thoughts, opinion and ideas are mine

Shoes Galore! DSW Inexpensive Shoe Haul

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My sister and I went on a shoe shopping hunt on Tuesday! We had a day off of school due to the snow, so we decided to do a little shopping... We went to DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse), and they had a bunch of different sales on shoes. I went a little shoe crazy when I saw brand name shoes on sale for $10-$20! They had a great selection of shoes, and I ended up buying three pairs. There were already great deals on clearance, and each shoe in the clearance aisle had a sticker with a color that corresponded to another discount. After that discount was applied, there was an extra 20% off all clearance items!


These are the three pairs of shoes that I bought! Some of the styles of colors of shoes that I got are sold out online at DSW, but you can always check in store to see what they have in stock!


Aldo Gweni Ballet Flat- ($70.00) $13.18
Franco Sarto Gustar Flat Sandal- (69.00) $19.98
Kelly & Katie Isabel Patent Pump- ($50.00) $15.98
TOTAL- $52.70 (including tax)
SAVINGS- $139.86

These are the Kelly & Katie Isabel Patent Pump in the color grey. They have a slight bluish tint to them, which I really love. I purchased a size 6 1/2 in these.

I bought these Kelly & Katie heels for my DECA state competition, which is in March. DECA is a chapter club at my high school that is all about business and marketing. We have to dress up and wear business/work clothes, so I though these heels would be perfect. These were 50% off the clearance price and then an extra 20% off that price. I ended up buying them for $15.98, which is a great deal.

These are the Aldo Gweni Ballet Flats in the color Bone.They are super soft and comfortable, and there is pretty gold detailing on the heel of the shoe and on the tips on the bows. They were 70% off of the clearance price, and then an extra 20% off of that price. I only paid $13.18 for them, which is a steal! I got them in a size 6 1/2. 

I also got these shoes for my DECA competition too, so that if my feet are hurting, I can slip on these comfortable flats. They are still sophisticated, and I think I can get a lot of good wear out of them, since they are a neutral color.

These are the Franco Sarto Gustar Flat Sandal in the color Coral Le. I know it's definitely too cold to be wearing sandals anytime soon, but these were on a pretty good discount as well. They were 50% off the clearance price and then an extra 20% off on that price. I paid $19.98 for them, and I got them in a size 6 1/2.

I love the color of these, and I already have a pair of Franco Sarto sandals in a regular leather and silver color (click this link to see them). Franco Sarto sandals are extremely comfortable and well made. They are my favorite brand of leather sandals, and they are very cute!

Thanks for reading! Hopefully you can find some inexpensive shoes on your shopping trip!

Disclaimer: All thoughts, opinions and photos are mine!

4 Outfit, Hair and Makeup Looks for Valentine's Day

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Hello everyone!  I have put together 4 Valentine's Day inspired looks for you all! They incorporate a lot of pinks and reds. You can dress these outfits up or down and add sweaters or cardigans to them depending on the weather where you live. Usually in February where I live, Spring weather has started, and it's nice outside. Flowers are usually blooming, and the sun is shining. You can wear these looks on Valentine's Day for a night out with your friends or if you have a special date! 


Look 1

Items: Peplum top ($21); jeans ($36); earrings ($79); clutch ($34); phone case ($40);  wedges ($38); lipstick ($21); nail polish ($15); mascara ($11); eyeshadow palette ($23); eyeliner ($21)

This outfit is very girly and sophisticated. You can wear a sweater over this top if it's cold where you live. This would be the perfect outfit to wear for lunch or dinner. Adding a winged eyeliner with bright pink lipstick would look perfect with this outfit! The Kendra Scott earrings also bring a bright pop of color to this look. For hair, you should curl your hair for big bouncy waves, or you can go for a sleeker look and straighten your hair. 

Look 2

Items: Earrings ($60); top ($12); skirt ($17); phone case ($30); bag ($111); boots ($54); eyeliner ($25); lipstick ($23); nail polish ($20); eyeshadow palette ($45); mascara ($12)

This look is for a fancy dinner or night out on Valentine's Day. A gel eyeliner will add more drama to your look and will make your eyes pop. The silver cross-body bag matches the silver nail polish and will give a nice contrast to the dark colored outfit. This eyeshadow palette also has beautiful eyeshadow that will look perfect with this outfit.  The mascara will also add length and volume to your eyelashes. For hair, I suggest curling most of the pieces of your hair and then tying it up in a messy bun. You can also take out some of the pieces of hair on the sides of your face in order to frame and soften your face. 

Look 3

Items: Dress ($36); boots ($104); boot socks ($17); earrings ($22); purse ($110); phone case ($40); eyeliner ($7.99); lipstick ($24); mascara ($12); nail polish ($8.50); eyeshadow palette ($32)

This outfit is a little more casual and can be made warmer by adding a cardigan and a scarf. The boot socks look really nice with the boots, because the lace fringe pops out at the top of the boot. The bag is very simple and versatile since it's a beige color. The lip color and the eyeshadow palette are very natural and pretty looking. This Pur Minerals palette has very similar colors to the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette. The mascara will add a lot of length to your eyelashes. For hair, you should curl it, and put it in a side pony tail, or put it in a side braid or fishtail. 

Look 4

Items: Dress ($91); shoes ($50); earrings ($22); necklace ($100); phone case ($35); purse ($58); eyeliner ($22); lipstick ($21); nail polish ($27); mascara ($24); eyeshadow palette ($49)

This look is fancy and would be great for a nice party or dinner. The gold accessories dress this look up, and the necklace adds a statement. The shoes are really cute, because they lace up, and the circular bag is different and nice. This eyeshadow palette will add darker colors to your eye look, which will add definition to your eyes. You can do a bunch of different things with your hair, such as put it in a loose bun, curl it, straighten it or do a half-up bun, half-down hairstyle. 

I hope you guys enjoy these looks, and that they give you inspiration for your Valentine's Day look. You definitely don't have to have a date to go out on Valentine's Day. Go out with a bunch of your friends, and have a girls night out if you don't have a date! 

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2015 Beauty, Fashion & More Favorites: Bags, Shoes, Clothes and Jewelry

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Here are some of my favorite things from 2015, including bags, shoes, jewelry and clothing. Thanks for reading!


Bags
 This is a cross-body bag that I have been loving using this year! This is a Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. bag that I bought at Saks OFF 5th, which is a Saks outlet store. I bought it for $90, and it usually retails for $195. I love this bag, because it can actually hold a lot of stuff and it's very versatile. You can wear it as a cross-body bag, or you can shorten the straps to make it a shoulder bag. I don't usually carry to much in my purse, so this is a perfect size.

Shoes
 These are some of my favorite pairs of shoes. I like wearing my Asics sneakers, because they provide your feet with a lot of support and are perfect for running or just walking if you want to be comfortable. I also like my mint green Vans, because they are a perfect boost of color for the Spring and Summer. I also have been loving my grey Hunter rain boots, because it has been raining a lot recently where I live. My feet never get wet, and they also are really warm when paired with my boot socks. During the Fall and Winter, I have been wearing my maroon Forever 21 ankle boots. They can be worn with almost any outfit, and the heel is only 1.25 inches, so they don't hurt my feet. When it gets warmer, I wear my leather Franco Sarto sandals often, because I like how they wrap around my ankle and also can be worn with everything since they're leather.

Jewelry
 The top left bracelet, is from Handpicked, that I received from a friend for my birthday. The bottom left bracelets are from Alex & Ani- the silver on has a T on it and the gold one is of a flower. I like wearing these two bangles together, and I love how they have an inspiring message that comes with the bracelets. I wear the top right bracelets together in a stack, and I also received them from a friend. I received the bottom right bracelet as a Christmas present. 

These are some of my favorite earrings. I like to wear the top two earrings when I wear a flowy boho shirt. The pearl earrings are from Macy's, and I wear them if I want to seem more put together or fancy. I also like wearing the other 2 earrings if I'm wearing a plain shirt, and want to add more of a statement piece to my outfit. The bottom right earrings are from Brighton.

The first two necklaces are from Handpicked, and I love wearing these as statement necklaces. The pearl necklace was my grandmothers, and I really like wearing them to make my outfit look ore fancy and classy. I also like wearing the gold bar necklace, as a simple accessory. The next necklace was given to me from a family friend from her trip to Morocco, and it's a Hamsa which protects against the evil eye. The next necklace is from Brighton, and then the last one was given to me from my Mom's cousin.

Clothes
Some of my favorite clothing items from this year include high waisted shorts and jeans, cropped sweaters and shirt, blanket scarves, large sweaters, high neck tops, long sleeve flowy white tops, halter tops and flowy dresses.

Thanks so much for reading! 

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