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24/7 Comfort Fashion for Work and Play

August 27, 2019

When it comes to getting dressed for work, being comfortable is a top priority!  No matter how much you love your job, sometimes it can feel like a grind.  Wearing a cute and comfortable outfit can help on those days you wish you were at the beach and not at a desk!  When Leota fashions asked us to try some of their clothing, we took a look at their selection and immediately started ordering.  Leota clothing makes perfect workwear because the clothing is cute and, almost, more importantly, it’s comfortable!  We are also psyched that we have a 20% discount code just for our readers with code barelyBs.

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CATEGORIES // Fall & Winter, Fashion, Work Style

Are Golden Goose Sneakers the Best Fashion Sneakers?

August 19, 2019

 

From Top to Bottom:

JCREW | P448 | AMAZON DUPES | GOLDEN GOOSE | TRETORN

 

My hunt for the perfect fashion sneaker started months ago when I stumbled upon a pair of Golden Goose Sneakers that caught my eye. The only problem was that I couldn’t get over the hefty price tag that came along with them. I mean spending almost $500 on a pair of sneakers was crazy, right!? Well… after months of debate, I am the proud owner of a pair of Golden Goose Deluxe Brand sneaker and I love them!  Now, some of you are probably thinking I’ve have lost my mind or I’m out of touch with reality to spend that kind of money on sneakers. But let me tell you about my journey (a.k.a. mental justification) to the Golden Sneaker and answer the question: Are Golden Goose the best fashion sneakers?READ MORE

CATEGORIES // Fall & Winter, Fashion

Why You Need a Good Day Dress

August 2, 2019

Does anyone else feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day?  At this stage in our lives, whether you work outside or inside the home, we are BUSY!  When you have active children, it can be hard to fit everything in.  Minutes are short when you’re getting ready in the morning, and who has time to stop and think about looking stylish and cute? #aintnobodygottimeforthat. This is where the Day Dress comes in.  There are so many reasons why a good day dress is a closet staple.

 

The Beauty of a Day Dress

It’s easy!  A day dress is the wardrobe’s version of your favorite one stop shop.   You don’t need to think about what top goes with what bottoms, you just put the dress on and Boom, you’re ready to go!🙌. Throw on a pair of sandals, grab your purse, and you’re out the door.  Sign me up for anything that makes life easier!

I posted this one the ‘gram and it was a hit!  It’s one of my favorites, too!  Every time I wear it, I receive compliments.  It has the cutest back and I might have worn it 2 days in a row.🤩

flat chested blonde woman wearing a blue Patagonia dress.          

DRESS | SANDALS | BRALETTE

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CATEGORIES // Fashion, Spring & Summer

Mending “The Gap” – introducing the Bra Cover!

July 25, 2019

You need a Bra Cover! What the WHAT?!

A flat chested women in a lightweight blue and white collared sleeveless button up shirt displaying a before and after comparison of cup gapping and the bra cover solution smoothing the appearance of the bra underneath the shirt.

SECOND BASE DEMI COVER

 

The GAP (and I’m not talking about the store)

When I put my bra on in the morning it always fits great and my boobs look full, with almost a hint of cleavage. By the time I make it out the door and to my first destination of the day, “ The Girls” begin to adjust and I get the THE GAP.  THE GAP is the annoying space between your boob and your bra.  I always say that once I gave birth and nursed my three kiddos, I lost my top boob. Haha!  My favorite was when my kids were little and I carried them on my hip, I would look down and they would be holding on to my bra gap like the “ oh shit” handles in your car.😂

I’m Not an A Cup!

Friends told me that maybe I’m an A cup and not a B cup, or that I need to go down to a 32 not a 34, or that I have just not found the perfect bra. I have tried it all and nothing helps!  Anyone else feel my pain on cup gaping? Well, you can all lower your hands now because I’m about to add a “Barely B” staple to your closet.

Introducing… my new fav… the Second Base bra cami!

black Bra Covercream Bra Coverracer back bra cover

THIN STRAP | THICK STRAP | RACERBACK


Looking at the photos above you may wonder, “ Why would I need that if I am already wearing a bra?”. Well, let me tell you why.  This is a lightweight item that is worn over your normal bra that smooths everything out and prevents the display of The GAP, or even worse, a little sneak peek of a nip when you bend over (not shown below. lol).

Bring on the thin summer shirts !

Until I found the second base bra cami, I would wear tank tops under my clothes to help smooth out all the unwanted lines. That works for some tops, and especially in the winter months as an added layer of warmth.  But in the Spring and Summer months the added layering is not needed and can be annoying. The bra cover solves that problem!  It is also great to wear under work shirts or wrap dresses if they dip a little lower than what is office appropriate.

Add it to your wardrobe today!

P.S. I’m wear a SM in all styles and for reference, I am a 34 B bra size.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Public Access

July 19, 2019

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Open to the Public!

Have you been waiting patiently for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale to open to the public? Yay, now everyone can shop!  Double yay that re-stocks will happen for the start of the public sale!  If you haven’t been able to shop, you haven’t missed much because it feels like ALL of our picks and new items we want have been sold out.  But, Nordstrom always starts the sale to the public with a fresh batch of inventory so fingers crossed. There are lots of great deals and some really cute items in the sale, so it is definitely worth taking a peek!  The sale is huge and can be overwhelming so check out our top recommendations to make your shopping easier!  Remember, prices go up on August 4.  This is the best sale of the year and includes brand names and brand new women’s, men’s, and children’s fashion, shoes, accessories/handbags, beauty, and home.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Favorites

July 12, 2019

What is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

We know it’s hard to think about fall fashion and winter coats in the middle of July, but the Nordstrom Anniversary sale makes it hard not to!  Many of you probably have the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale on your radar, but if this is new to you, let me fill you in.  In a nutshell, Nordstrom offers new fall and winter styles at a significant discount and includes brands rarely found on sale like North Face, Patagonia, Sorel, Tory Burch, Paige Denim, Nike, and tons more.  This is the best sale of the year and includes women’s, men’s, and children’s fashion, shoes, accessories/handbags, beauty, and home.  Prices go up on August 4.

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Are you having a hard time remembering what day it Are you having a hard time remembering what day it is or is it just me?  Also, I’m surprised at how quickly the day goes by. The virtual happy hour calls help! We can pass 2 hours talking to friends just like that!  Everybody has time so we have had fun catching up with old friends we rarely see. I haven’t been shopping much, but finally broke down today. Nordstrom continues to roll out amazing sales everyday and I got sucked in! 
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In honor of our son’s 11th birthday, we dressed In honor of our son’s 11th birthday, we dressed up for the first time in weeks!  It felt good!  I bought this new @amazon dress for spring break (😭), but I can tell it’s going to be a staple this summer. It’s available in several colors and is a perfect casual sundress. ☀️
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The stay at home order is starting to remind me of The stay at home order is starting to remind me of when I was grounded as a kid.  I have actually found comfort in that.  Seems like the world operated at a much slower pace back then.  Remember how cool MTV was, especially during spring break?! This MTV shirt reminds me of my youth, and I’m just going to appreciate the slower pace for the next few weeks while we fight this nasty 🦠. Stay safe and stay healthy out there.  A huge THANK YOU to all the essential businesses and workers, YOU ARE appreciated!  http://liketk.it/2MbbR #liketkit @liketoknow.it  #LTKunder50 #LTKstyletip
When you’re on a road trip (see stories) and for When you’re on a road trip (see stories) and forced to use the public restroom. Just got this graphic tee in the mail and loved it immediately!  Thanks to @Nordstrom for their 25% off sale, it’s now on sale. 
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We interrupt this fashion blog to bring you a new We interrupt this fashion blog to bring you a new blog post - How to Survive a Month at Home with Your Kids. (besides the obvi - stocking up on wine🍷🤪) It may involve some color coded charts, but a girl can dream, right???
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In light of all the craziness, this tee is perfect In light of all the craziness, this tee is perfect! “Only good vibes “ for all of us the next few weeks as we strive to keep everyone healthy! @target 
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