Shop My Shein Winter Haul
Perfect pieces for every happy hour, holiday party, girls night in, girls night out, or just some good ol' cozy winter fashion to wear u
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I'm Nikki, mom to twinlets & furbaby, firefighter wife, & seeker of silver linings. This is a behind-the-scenes look at my life-long obsessions of beauty {hairstylist}, fitness {former chubby child}, style {shopaholic} & everything in between. I hope you stay awhile and find something that inspires you!
Beachwaver FAQs: ALL the Answers (Plus How-to Videos!)
It still shocks me when someone says — with bewilderment in their eyes — it turns on its own!? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Yes, the Beachwaver does, in fact, turn on its own. And yes, I am that "lazy" that I, as a stylist...
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These Are a Few of My Favorite {Beachwaver} Things
IT'S ON. The biggest dang Beachwaver sale of the year. Beachwavers for $69. SIXTY-NINE DOLLARS, PEOPLE. I already have two in my cart...
Best Bargain Bathing Suits Seen on Instagram
You know all of those ads for bathing suits interrupting your Instagram scroll and enticing you to click on them? Yea, well, they wore me do
How to Shop SHEIN.com For The Good Stuff
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me if I shopped SHEIN.com, then I could shop SHEIN, like, daily {'cause I don't alrea
9 Best Amazon Shops for Babies & Toddlers
Since I send my list out to moms-aunts-and-grandmas-to-be about once a week, I figured it was time to officially spread the love. These are
Must Have Summer Beauty Products
The products I use all summer long (and then some) to protect and treat my hair, skin, and beach-bod. Like this best self-tanner EVA.
ROSE, ALL DAY, EVERY WAY
Rosé is having its moment—in ALL the ways. Sure, the summer-esque pink wine {which, spoiler alert: is not sweet, as previously perceived} is gracing all the shelves, cookouts, and girls' nights in. But, rosé is popping up in other forms, too—like in Guy Tang's rose gold hair line {if you're not familiar with the hair GOD, Guy Tang, you need to be}, and in this flowy romantic number from Tobi.
Booze, hair, and clothes—all in the form of rosé. Proof that there is a god. I'm n
THE SLIMMING EFFECT: BLACK & BODYSUITS
Black as a slimming trick - groundbreaking, right? We're not recreating the fashion wheel here - we all know black is a go-to slimmer. I pretty much lived in black {leggings} postpartum. And even now that I'm feeling much more fit-mom-ish and less frumpy-mom-ish, I've kind of become accustomed to my black. Colorful me - accustomed to black. Motherhood does things to you. Now, pair black with a bodysuit, and you're in the double-slimming business. In the right fabric, a bodysu
TOP 10 BABY ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR FIRST BEACH TRIP
Fresh off the sandy-heels of our first beach trip {or trip, period} as a family of four, and I feel like I now have the knowledge {read: trials & errors} to be able to share the MUST have items for your first beach trip with babes. For comparison - ours are 6 1/2 months, teething like fiends, newbie-sitters, easily entertained, and live by a pretty strict eat/play/sleep schedule.
Much like when we registered for our baby shower, I spent countless hours researching and aski
NEW-MOM MUST HAVE: THE UNDERCOVER BABY
As a new mom, you quickly find out that there are like 80,000 "must-haves." It can be so overwhelming to figure out what you actually need—and what's just going to collect dust.
If you're teetering on whether you need a car seat cover, or not - let me save you the headache of deciding: you do. I know, another mom telling you another thing you have to have. But, trust me on this one. Top three reasons why: People LOVE babies. Love them. But people are...well...gross, sometim
BEST NON-MATERNITY BRANDS FOR PREGNANCY
Okay, so, yes, maternity pants with their big stretchy belly band and all the room to breathe are amazing. I invested in two whole pairs and despite their comfiness, it still pained me to shell out money on clothes I will never, ever, wear again. Which is why I made it my mission to seek out maternity-friendly clothes that weren't actually maternity. Simply put - give me all the stretch and flow. Here's a breakdown of my maternity wardrobe staples - and by staples, I mean, st
MY NEWEST OBSESSION: ACTUAL HARDCOPY, HOLD-IN-YOUR-HAND, PICTURES
I hate to admit it... but my mother was right. She was just telling me how I need to start printing pictures or making picture books because the babes are going to want to see them some day. And, let's face it - by the time they're old enough for social media, Facebook and Instagram could be *gasp* a thing of the past. Shortly after my Ma was drilling this into my head, I came across Nowvel on Instagram. At first it just seemed like any other photo site like Snapfish or Vista
VALENTINE'S DAY 3 WAYS: GIRL NEXT DOOR, BOHO CHIC & GIRLY EDGE
My style changes based on my mood—and since I have no idea which mood will strike me this Valentine's Day, why not fulfill them all? {Just in case} After all, it is a 3-day weekend ;-)Sometimes I like to play innocent girl-next-door. Other times I pretend I am oh-so-boho-chic. And when I'm really feeling fearless, I mix in a little, "Is she girly? Or is she edgy?" style.
Whichever mood strikes you, I hope this fuels some of your outfit inspiration for this lovey-dovey week
BREAKING ALL THE FASHION RULES: WINTER WHITE
It's January, majorly post-Labor Day, and not even close to Memorial Day, but yes, ladies & ladies {gents don't so much care} - I am in WHITE. Not that I e v e r believed in following the fashion rules {my mom used to yell at me for wearing two different socks to school—I started young}, but naysayers will tell you that white after Labor Day is the number one fashion faux pas. But you know what? I will wear my white, mix my patterns, mash-up gold & silver, and by god, I WILL
THE GIFTS SHE {YOU} HAS TO HAVE
One week. O N E week, people. If you're not in wrapping mode, you're in panic mode. And if you're still in shopping mode - well, then, god save you, my child.
Just kidding, just kidding. Breathe. Deep breaths. It's not too late. Thanks to Amazon Prime {sent from the gods} & late store hours, you have plenty {read: not many, so get your inner-elf in gear} of time to get your bestie//wife//girlfriend//fiance//mom//auntie//teach//coach//every other woman in the world the gift
A LOVE AFFAIR WITH FALL {AND LOFT PANTS}
Is it just me, or have even pumpkins stepped up their fashion game?! The best thing about pumpkins is that they're no longer a Halloween-thang—they're a Fall-round decor game changer. Porches, coffee tables, mantles - you name it, they're adorning it. And seeing as how Fall is my favorite season, I'm certainly not going to complain about endless options for decorating all season long. Another thing I'm not complaining about? Loft pants. Jeans, cords, flares, skinnies, joggers
THAT 70'S FALL STYLE: TWO WAYS
Fall is my a b s o l u t e favorite season. The crisp air, the pumpkin everything, the colorful skylines, the bonfires & boots & scarves & F A S H I O N. I think my Fall wardrobe is my favorite of all—and yes, I have a separate wardrobe for every season, would you really expect anything less?! Summer's 70's fashion flare {pun intended} of fringe & crochet & platforms is carrying into Fall with wide legs & floppy hats & funky patterns. I for one am so very excited that this 70
COOL FOR CULOTTES {AND BULL RUN WINERY!}
Three things I absolutely love: 1. Jumpsuits 2. Wide leg anything 3. Wine So, when all three are thrown together in one day, c l e a r l y it's a good dang day. But enough about my awesome day - let's stop and talk for one second about culottes. Back in my day {mimics grandparent}, culottes were called gauchos, and try as I might I just couldn't pull them off. Gauchos were known for making you even shorter & stouter than your original form - they had powers of pure black magi
A SHOPAHOLIC'S SECRET SIFTING SPOT: THE 'MAXX
Hi, my name is Nikki, and I'm a certified shopaholic. I was born with this disease, and it has only grown with age & experience. I have so many clothes in my closet that I dread putting freshly washed clothes away because I know it will be a serious maneuver & workout mission to get one more piece of clothing to fit. Yet, I continue to shop—I just can't help myself. But how, HOW do I shop so much and leave no debt in my trail? It's not because I'm a millionaire, because I am
VEGAS DAY-TO-NIGHT: CROP TOPS TO CUT-OUTS
Let's be real, it should really be called "Skin City," as it is one of the most fashionable cities in the US...with the least amount of clothing. From bikinis, to brunch, to bars—there's little left to the imagination. I for one like to keep it a little more "conservative"—well, conservative compared to Vegas standards. A peek here, a peek there, all while leaving a little to the imagination. I'm nothing if not a lady {don't tell my pool-cabana-behaving-self that}... This is
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