Blushing Dahlia

By: Cassie Cottura

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FALL PLAID

shirt|| jeans|| booties|| bag|| sunglasses Fall is right around the corner! The best way to prepare your closet for fall is to stock up on plaid. I always incorporate plaid all through fall. Whether it’s a button up shirt, a shirt tied around my waist or a plaid scarf, I love having a pop of plaid. It makes even denim shorts look fall ready. I found this plaid top at Target. They have a new collection out called A New Day. They have so ...
Fashion

CLASSIC BUTTON DOWN WITH A TWIST

button down|| jeans|| booties|| bag|| sunglasses A button down shirt is a classic piece to have in your closet. It is versatile and perfect for casual or work wear. Recently picked up this beauty at Target for under $20! Target is life! Seriously can’t walk out of target without a bunch of stuff. When I saw this, I instantly fell in love! It’s the perfect striped shirt with some ombré detail to it—giving it an updated look. ...
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THE BASIC DRESS YOU NEED IN YOUR CLOSET

dress|| sweater|| booties|| bag|| sunglasses||earrings This dress is extremely basic, but that makes it the perfect closet staple. It’s SO versatile! I have worn it with sneakers, as seen in this post, for a casual, sporty look. It works with sandals during the summer. It pairs nicely with booties and boots for fall. AND it look great with heels when you want to dress it up. The best thing about this dress is the ruching, which makes ...
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FLORAL DRESS FOR NOW AND LATER

dress|| boots|| bag|| sunglasses Florals are a must for fall and make the best transition print. It’s easy to take your floral print from summer to fall. Just like yesterday’s post, it’s all about the accessories and how you choose to style it. When fall rolls in, the weather gets cooler. Over the knee boots are a must have for fall and help make a summer floral more fall appropriate. They also help cover more skin when it ...
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TRANSITIONING FROM SUMMER TO FALL

sweater|| tee|| jeans|| shoes|| bag|| sunglasses Summer is slowly, but surely coming to an end. You might think it may be hard to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall, but it’s actually quite easy. My biggest tip for transitioning your wardrobe into a fall appropriate look is to think of the textures you are wearing. This sweater is lightweight, but adds that cozy knit texture that is often see during fall (I have another ...
Fashion

CUTEST THERMAL TOP

top|| jeans|| shoes|| handbag|| sunglasses Found the cutest and the most perfect thermal top in all the land!! A cozy, lightweight thermal with bell sleeves! It also comes in a few other colors. Bell sleeves are still going strong into fall. You can find so many tops and dresses with this pretty little detail. When I saw this top, I immediately scooped it up. I love thermals, but this one was unique. Leave it to Free People to come up with ...
Beauty

HOW TO ACHIEVE DEWY SKIN

necklace|| earrings (dupes here)|| necklace Summertime is still going strong and so is that summer glow. Everybody always wants healthy, dewy and glowing skin. Now that can be achieved by a heathy diet and exercise, but I have some tips that will help you achieve that dewy skin right away. During the summer, many people, including myself, use a lighter hand when applying makeup. That could even meaning cutting out foundation all ...
Fashion, Life

EMBRAZIO LEATHER

leggings// shoes// top// leather bag c/o I recently had the opportunity to work with Embrazio, a leather company that specializes in belts, bags and other fine leather products. I received this Media Lightweight Leather Crossbody at the perfect time. Caden has been somewhat outgrowing the diaper bag stage. I don’t have to pack up a ton of things for him when we go out for a few hours. In all honesty, I do love my diaper bag, but I have ...
Fashion

LAID BACK JOGGERS

tee// joggers (color no longer available) similar here// sneakers// denim jacket// sunnies// handbag Let’s be honest here, some days are asking way too much of me to actually get ready. Especially with a toddler! Being comfortable has been my go to lately. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting dressed up and what not, but that’s not always realistic for me. I found these joggers over a month ago on sale. The color is no longer ...
Fashion, Life

THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE IS COMING!

It’s that time of year again!! THE BEST sale of the year is right around the corner. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale begins July 21, but if you are a card holder it begins July 13. Prices go up August 7! Here are a few of my tips for shopping the sale: I highly recommend joining their card holder rewards program. You can choose either a debit or credit card to use while shopping at Nordstrom. As you shop your accrue points to use ...