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Silk Skirt 3 Ways with 11 Honoré

As I continue to refine my wardrobe, I find myself increasingly interested in the quality and versatility of the pieces that I choose to invest in. In the spirit of this message, I am teaming up with 11 Honoré over the next few months to share how versatile luxury plus size fashion can be! Today were styling a silk skirt 3 ways.

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Shop Smart With SHEIN

Hey babes. I hope you’re having the best start to my favorite season! Today I want to chat with you about shopping smart. I know it seems like all the hottest summer styles cost a fortune, but I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to break the bank to slay this summer.

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Where To Eat In DC: A Guide to My Favorite Restaurants

One of the things that blew my mind when I moved to DC back in 2016 was how impressive the restaurant scene is. Over the last two years I’ve made substantial culinary strides in the district, so today I’ll be sharing a guide to my favorite restaurants in our nation’s capital. Better grab a fork and knife!

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Ivy Wild Beauty Boutique

Located on Florida Ave and 14th Street, Ivy Wild is a new beauty boutique that curates non-toxic skincare and makeup products that fuse style with a bit of edge. I kicked off my visit by sharing my skincare priorities with Ivy Wild founder Rachel Mulcahy, who walked me through a bunch of different products to fit my needs.

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Transitioning Into Fall With What You've Got

Where the heck has summer gone?  It feels like just yesterday I was sippin' rosé by the pool to ring in the fourth of July!  I guess what they say is true - time waits for no one.  Before we blink, it will be fall - so I ask you fashion friends - are you ready?

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A Look Inside My D.C. Apartment: DIY Bedroom

It’s so crazy to think that I’ll be coming up on 2 years as a D.C. resident in August!  As a New York City native, I can honestly say that the District has surpassed my expectations.  I absolutely love it here!  I’ve met so many wonderful people and tackled a bunch of personal goals since making the move - but what I love the most is coming home to a space that I absolutely adore.  My apartment isn’t perfect, but I DIY’d the heck out of it to make it my little oasis.  Today, I'm going to walk you through how I designed my bedroom.

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Achieving My Summer Glow with Sol de Janeiro

Nothing excites me more than the month of June.  When I was younger, June meant that school was finally out!  As an adult, June marks the start of summer Fridays, rooftop parties, and showing lots of skin!  I take my summer glow very seriously, so today, I'm going to share the newest edition to my summer glow routine -  Sol de Janeiro!

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My 2018 Spring Wishlist

One of my favorite ways to interact with you all is through my Currently Coveting Instagram stories.  I love reading your feedback on the styles I share, so today I've dedicated a blog post to the items I have my eye on for spring.  These items are affordable and super chic.  Direct links for everything is included in the post.  I hope you like it and share your purchases with me in the comments!  Happy Shopping!

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80 Affordable Beauty Products Under $30

If you follow me on Instagram, you're probably well aware of my growing obsession with makeup and skin care.  One common misconception I've noticed around beauty is the idea that you must buy expensive products to get results.  Today I'm going to debunk that misguided notion by sharing some awesome beauty products that won't break the bank.

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Holiday Look For Less: The Red Dress

It's holiday season, which means party invites are about to start rolling in.  Do you know what you're wearing to this year's affairs?  If you're anything like me, you'll probably wait until the last minute to find something special to wear.  This year, I'm going to make your holiday outfit shopping easier by sharing some of my favorite holiday looks for less.

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