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10 Fall Date Ideas

November 10, 2017

Happy Friday everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying the first “official” cool front of the season. At least that is what the “Today Show” said this morning! It’s the perfect day to cozy up with your loved ones and bundle up in comfy pullovers and blankets. To celebrate the beautiful weather, I’m sharing 10 fall date ideas with Southern Marsh to help you kick off the holiday season.

  1. Plan a cozy picnic with wine and cheese or hot chocolate and sweets. Remember this one from a few years ago—> Cozy His & Hers | Don’t forget to pack a basket with a comfy blanket to sit on.

2. Host a Friendsgiving bonfire. Get some warm and cozy ideas here! Invite your “couple” friends too! Duh!

3. Start decorating for the holidays together. I can’t guarantee that he will enjoy it or even consider it a date. LOL But it will all be worth it in the end when you’re both feeling the holiday spirit.

4. Visit a vineyard or schedule a wine tasting. Blake and I attended at Riedel wine glass tasting recently at Simplee Gourmet in New Orleans and we learned so much about the glasses on our wedding registry as well some party tricks! LOL Plus the wine and charcuterie boards were delicious.

5. Go camping! It doesn’t have to be in the woods. It could just just be a tent and mini bonfire in your backyard or rent a cabin at your local campgrounds! Don’t forget to pack flannel pajamas and fuzzy socks!

6. Speaking of camping, if you can’t dedicate a whole weekend or event night, research some nearby trails for an afternoon hike. Nothing sounds more like fall then crispy leaves crunching beneath your shoes! Don’t forget to pack a backpack with snacks and drinks.

7. Go exploring! Explore your own town or a city nearby. There is no better time to become acquainted with a new placed than in the crisp fresh air of fall.

8. Bake a holiday treat together! Don’t know how? Sign up for a cooking class together! I can’t think of better way to start new holiday traditions than with a new dish or pastry.

9. Enjoy a simple coffee date! Feeling overwhelmed with work during the busy season? Sneak away for an easy going coffee date at your favorite local coffee shop.

10. Netflix & Chill…for real though! I can’t think of anything else I want to do more tonight than order food in and watch movies while snuggling by the fireplace!

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My Outfit: Fleece Pullover c/o Southern Marsh— wearing sz XS | Jeans — wearing sz 26 Short | Lyriq Booties (Last seen here)— booties run TTS

Blake’s Outfit: Dress Shirt & Pullover c/o Southern Marsh | Slip-ons found at Dillards |

Picnic Basket c/o Lamps Plus

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This post is in partnership with Southern Marsh, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.

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How To Style Olive Booties

October 24, 2017

Happy Tuesday Shoesday! Today I’ve partnered with Born Shoes to show you how to style the new Casco booties in olive. We all know how to style the neutral colored bootie, but how about olive green? Fortunately, this beautiful shade of green by Born Shoes made it easier than I expected. I’m sure you’ve seen me wear this exact same outfit with taupe suede booties, but I love the pop of deep olive green for a change. I honestly consider olive as a part of the neutral color family. However, if you’re not into olive but love this style, you’re in luck because it’s available in three other colors.

The best part about this exact pair is that they’re super comfortable especially for walking in all day. However, I’m not surprised since Born specializes in comfort and premium leathers. On top of that, the Chelsea style boot is timeless gives your wardrobe that effortless style we all strive for.

Scroll through this post to see how I styled these olive booties for an everyday fall look.

I love how the rich cognac color of my Jenni Saddle Bag complements these olive booties. Also, the camo print pairs perfectly with the green color without feeling too matchy matchy!

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Outfit: AG Jeans (also available here) —wearing sz 25 | Long Sleeve Thermal Top | Camo Jacket (similar here) | Casco Boots c/o Born Shoes | Jenni Saddle Bag in suede (Designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with GiGi New York)

Photos by: Aperture Photos

This post is in partnership with Born Shoes, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.

10 Must-Have Beauty Products For Summer!

May 19, 2017

Hi everyone and Happy Friday! As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, summer is quickly approaching so today I’ve teamed up with Nordstrom to share my top 10 must-have beauty products for summer.

Shop My Top 10 Must-Have Beauty Products: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |

My Top 3 Favorites:

  1. The Beauty Blender | I love using the Beauty Blender to apply everything from moisturizer and primer to foundation and even concealer. Just don’t forget to wet it first so that it doesn’t absorb the product. I also recommend buying the cleanser so that it doesn’t build up bacteria over time! Fortunately Nordstrom carries both
  2. Diorshow Waterproof Mascara | I kid you not that I have been using this same mascara for over ten years! I love the size of the wand and bristles and the formula works so well with my lashes. Also, since it’s waterproof, you don’t have to worry about sweating and smudging it or swimming and having it run down your face during the summer.
  3. Laura Geller Spackle 30 SPF | With summer coming around the corner, I can’t stress SPF enough! If you can find a foundation or powder with SPF that you like for your skin, great! If not, I highly recommend the Laura Geller Spackle with 30 SPF, which you can also find at Nordstrom.

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Outfit: Open Shoulder Top— wearing sz S | AG Jeans —wearing sz 25 | Similar Neckerchief | Dolce Vita Studded Sandals | Gucci Handbag

Jewelry c/o Julie Vos

Photos by: Lainey Reed

This post is in partnership with Nordstrom, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.

Beat The Skincare Blues with Tula

April 28, 2017

Happy Friday everyone, I know we haven’t discussed my skincare routine in a while, but with the summer coming quickly around the corner, I figured that now was the perfect time. During the summer I usually like to rock a fresh, makeup-free face. However, I feel slightly self-conscious going bare-faced if my complexion isn’t up to parr. With that being said, I always recommend amping up your skincare game by adding some additional steps or getting rid of unnecessary steps. I also suggest taking a look at the products you’re currently using to decide if they’re suitable for your “summer skin.” Yes I said “summer skin”  because recognizing the changes in your skin throughout the four seasons is vital to your skincare routine because your skin may require different products/steps depending on the weather.

I know most people don’t like having to change up their routine including myself, but fortunately I found a skincare line that works with my skin throughout all seasons. I’m talking about beating the skincare blues with the TULA blues (aka TULA products), which I have now been using for over a year. TULA uses probiotics as the foundation of their skincare line, which is clinically proven to help sooth and protect your skin. All the products are very light and gently, which make them ideal for using year round. Their probiotic technology also helps to promote hydration, pH balance, stress resistance and the natural balance of your skin’s microbiome.

On top of using these products during the summer, I also make sure to use plenty of SPF and drink lots of water to keep my skin hydrated. I especially love drinking alkaline water for ultra hydration.

If you’re interested in beating the skincare blues with the TULA blues, you’re in luck because I’ve teamed up with TULA to give you a special promo code for 20% OFF your entire purchase + free shipping!

 Take 20% OFF  your entire TULA purchase + FREE shipping wide code: HAUTE20 | ends: 7/1/17

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Outfit: Light Blue Floral Dress (also similar here)—wearing sz S | Rinna Crossover Slides c/o Marc Fisher (similar here) | Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses | Jenni Saddle Bag (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with GiGi New York)

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Jewelry: Savannah Bracelet, Baroque Rose Cut Cuff, Tivoli Ring, Fern Ring & Savannah Ring c/o Julie Vos | Whitlee Necklace c/o Kendra Scott

Take 20% OFF  your entire TULA purchase + FREE shipping wide code: HAUTE20 | ends: 7/1/17

P.S. TULA makes the perfect travel size which is great for packing on all of your summer vacations! I usually keep a stock of the mini sizes for when I’m traveling.

Photos by: Lainey Reed Photography

This post is in partnership with Tula, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.