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November 11, 2021

8 Cute Picks to Wear to Your Next Football Game

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While my favorite kind of football will always be soccer, seeing as how I did play in both high school and college, that doesn’t mean that I don’t love my New England Patriots something fierce. There’s hardly anything football related that I love more than showing my support for them in style with cute football game outfit ideas, even if I do tend to stay at home on game day.

If you’ve ever found yourself trying to figure out what to wear to a football game, this blog post is definitely for you!

Regardless of whether you’ll be in a stadium or on a couch, or watching college or NFL, here are three cute outfits to wear to a football game—

And here are eight picks to wear this season—

I already own a some of these items, and all the others are on my Christmas list!

Please don’t think that you need to run out and buy team apparel just to look good at a game. If there’s anything in your closet that already own in your team’s colors that will work just perfectly as well. I know for other sports, I’ve also been known to rock and all black look.

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November 8, 2021

Lightweight Fall Pieces I Love A Lot, Perfect for Transitional Dressing

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The weather in New England can be pretty unpredictable, especially in the fall. The key to being prepared for the changing of seasons is lightweight fall staple pieces that you can layer differently throughout the day.

The number one lightweight fall piece that I love for transitional dressing is a fleece. Dick’s Sporting Goods has so many great options in this category, including my personal favorite, which is The North Face Denali Fleece.

Not only do fleeces make the perfect jacket for this time of year, they look great with everything from a tank top to a turtleneck. And if you have a thin enough jacket or vest, you can layer one under your fleece as well.

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In addition to lightweight layering pieces, another way that I like to adjust to the dropping temperatures is to switch up my footwear.

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Just add crew socks and a beanie, and you’re good to go!

Plus with the holidays just around the corner, it’s worth noting that these cold weather accessories also make great gifts! Dick’s Sporting Goods has blankets, tumblers, and whatever else you might need for your next adventure.

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October 22, 2021

Scary and Spooktacular Halloween Nail Items You Need Now

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In case you couldn’t tell from my previous blog post, I’ve decided to go all out for Halloween this year. And the only thing that I might love even more than a stylish Halloween costume, are scary cute Halloween nails. I even went as far as to coordinate my nails with some of my Halloween costumes, like these snake accent nails that I wore with my Medusa costume.

Nail art has been blowing up on social media lately, so much so, that I recently took a Gel X class just so I could learn how to do my nails for myself. While I’m far from a professional nail technician by any means, I can now at least do my own nails a number of different ways.

Even so, my go to way to do my nails is still to use press on nails.

To create my recent Halloween nails for the most part I used Static Nails Pop-On Reusable Manicure Sets. For the one set that I didn’t, I used the Scratch Limited Edition Hocus Pocus Nail Wraps from their Nina Nailed It October Monthly Mani Kit.

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October 14, 2021

Seriously Stylish Halloween Costumes You’ll Love

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I’m feeling very into the Halloween spirit this year! I wanted a seriously stylish Halloween costume, but wasn’t willing to invest a ton of money in any Halloween costumes. So, I shopped my closet for pieces I could use to play dress up.

It can be almost too easy to get carried away come spooky season. Believe me I know, in college I won a gift card in a Halloween costume contest, but the gift card amount was less than what I had paid for my costume.

Besides, I spend too much on clothes throughout the year to not be able to put together a fashion forward costume…or four!

Fluer Delacour—

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Cruella—

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Louise Belcher—

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Medusa—

This costume idea sparked the whole #tsphalloweek! I was pitched by a brand to do a Halloween blog post in exchange for the costume, it wasn’t that I didn’t like their costumes, but it was a lingerie brand and the partnership didn’t align with my vision. But I had found one particular costume that I really liked the concept of, Medusa. I mostly wanted the headpiece, so I googled it, found one and bought it myself. Then I found an affordable dress I loved, and knew I could wear again. So I did end up spending some money, but not a lot!

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What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

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October 4, 2021

The Twenty Something Plus Guide to Wearing Tights with a Dress and Boots

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It’s fall once again, but it feels like we just got the option to wear dresses back and I’m not ready to give that up. Wearing a dress with tights is one of the easiest ways to keep your dresses in your outfit rotation. I personally prefer to go with dresses that look good with black tights, and since you can’t go wrong with an all black look, it’s good for spooky season and beyond!

Here’s how to wear tights with four different dress styles, to pair with four different styles of boots.

Just don’t forget to add tights!

Shirt Dress and Combat Boots—

Black Tights with Dress with Combat Boots

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Wrap Dress and Heeled Boots—

Dresses That Look Good with Black Tights

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Slip Dress with Ankle Boots—

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Mini Dress with Over-the-Knee Boots—

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If you’re like me and run a little more on the cold side, here’s a style tip! When it’s not yet cold enough for a coat, adding a jacket or sweater not only changes up the look of a dress you may have worn all summer. This also adds an extra layer of warmth for the cooler weather of the season.

Not into all black? Try nude sheers instead. If you have a dress with a little more color and black tights don’t really match, these are the perfect solution.

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April 15, 2021

Nordstrom Made Spring Essentials Under $100

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Spring in New England is always an interesting time fashion wise. One day will feel like summer and the next will have you question whether or not you should have waited a little bit longer to put all your coats in storage. I personally am a fan of pieces that you can easily style, no matter how the weather decides to act. Ones that you can look just as chic in under a layer (or two), or solo. Luckily, Nordstrom has a ton of amazing options for under $100!

I’ve mentioned one of my favorite brands is actually Nordstrom Made brand, Treasure & Bond. Their graphic tees are a must buy for me, but they also have so much for than that!

I found some of the cutest spring essentials, including this white sweater dress. It’s lightweight enough to wear alone on warmer days, yet can be styled under a shirt, sweater, or jacket if there’s a chill in the air. The other aspect I like about this dress is that it can also easily be dressed up or down, making it the perfect addition for a potential spring capsule wardrobe.

In addition to the dress, I found this utility jumpsuit. I’ve been obsessing over this style and finding a light-weight one for under $100 seemed almost too good to be true! I love how great it goes with a pair of classic white sneakers.

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February 16, 2021

Nordstrom Winter Style

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I hear it snowed in Texas.

Just when it was starting to feel like maybe spring was finally on it’s way back, winter said, lol jk!

Since I’m in New England, I’m used to the snow, and honestly I don’t hate having an excuse to keep wearing (or buying) winter style clothes.

Typically, I go for knit sweaters and jeans. But since, like so many of us, my work from home mindset has started to shift to be a little more casual than usual, I’ve started incorporating even more athleisure winter style pieces into my wardrobe.

Athleisure wear doesn’t have to be workout clothes, but at the same time, also can be. The main thing is to be comfortable, while still feeling chic.

I love pairing pieces that you’d wear post-workout, like this sweatshirt, with elevated basics. And even though I would never exercise in faux leather leggings, they work so well with my outfit.

And because of all the snow everyone seems to be getting, boots are a must! I’m really loving the lug boot style right now. This particular style also comes in black leather and cognac suede. Of course, after getting mine, I have the other two colors on my wish list, and possibly getting the next time I have Nordstrom Notes, which you earn points towards when you shop, and can use to spend with Nordstrom later, when you sign up for The Nordy Club.

How are you staying warm in all the snow we’re getting this season?

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February 10, 2021

Two Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas

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Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas

Valentine’s Day this year, like so many other things, is looking different than it has in the past. Andrew and I tend not to go all out for most holidays, but last year we enjoyed a candlelit dinner for two at Ciao Bella in the North End of Boston. I’d hoped that (or at least something similar to it) would be a new tradition for us. This Valentine’s Day, however, we will be continuing to stay home. And having a candlelit dinner for two in the comfort of our apartment, with delivery.

But just because Valentine’s Day won’t be the same this year, that doesn’t mean that you can’t dress for it! I mean, will probably be in sweats all day, to be honest, but if I were going to dress up, here are two Valentine’s Day outfits that I would wear.

The first look is actually inspired by The Everygirl. They’d featured it in an article titled, 7 Non-Cheesy Outfits for Every Valentine’s Day Occasion. It was the suggested what to wear for a casual date with you long-term boo. And honestly they nailed it! This look is exactly what I would wear out with Andrew. I switched up the red satin top style a bit, for a slightly sexier vibe. And ditched the chain belt, because I forgot I had a purse chain strap I could use.

For the second of my Valentine’s Day outfits, I wanted to share something that is a little bit more of what people have in mind when they think of Valentine’s Day looks. A little white dress (that I’ve worn before, and was excited for the excuse to wear it again) and a pop of red! I love these heels and with the dress it’s just such a cute dressier look to wear to celebrate love.

How dressy will your V-Day attire be or are you keeping it very low key? Let me know in the comments below!

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January 25, 2021

Nordstrom New Arrivals

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So far this year is all about new! New president, new hair tools, new arrivals, and new markdowns.

One of the easiest ways to stay on top of what’s in, is to shop new arrivals. That’s exactly what I did to score this entire outfit. Feminine detailed sweaters and wide leg jeans are two trends I can get behind, mostly because they’ll never really go out of style.

What makes these jeans stand out to me is the distressed details, which are not unheard of, but not nearly as common to find with wide leg jeans as they are with skinny or mom style jeans.

High heeled boots are always a timeless staple, but finding them in the perfect shade of brown is goals.

And if you’re looking for the perfect leather jacket, Nordstrom has my two of my favorites!

All of this pairs all too perfectly with a dainty, but stylish, necklace. I found a few that I love and plan to keep in my rotation. You can always layer a few to add a little more edge to your look.

You may have noticed that these jeans are long! I kind of like them this way, but what I really like is that if I want, I can get them altered for free as one of the many perks of The Nordy Club.

What do you think, should I leave them or get them hemmed?

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January 18, 2021

New Year, New Beauty & Hair Care Goals

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I’ve never been all that big on New Year’s resolutions, and this year I’ve been even more hesitant to set one. That doesn’t mean that I don’t have goals, and some pretty lofty ones! Since I’ll be continuing to stay home at this time, I figured I would make the most of it as much as I could, by trying to refine my makeup, skincare, and hair care routines. For makeup and skincare, my goal is to get better at applying the products I already know that I love to create Instagram-worthy beauty looks. And also pin down routines that work, so that I can be more consistent with them.

Now, with hair care it’s a bit different. If you’re at all familiar with my hair journey, then you know that it is all over the place. But you also know that I’m not good at doing hair, my sisters usually are the ones to do mine for me, and when I find something I can do, I do it on repeat (hello, slick ponytail, that involves A LOT of gel)!

After checking out the Allure Best of Beauty 2020 winners, and scoping out Nordstrom’s new beauty arrivals, I decided to give a few things a try, including the Sigma Beauty F79 Concealer Blend Kabuki Brush and T3 Lucea ID 1-inch Smart Straightening & Styling Flat Iron.

Having used the flat iron a few times now, I 100% get why so many bloggers and influencers rave about it. It’s that good! I really want to try one of their curling irons next! I’m still getting better at doing my own hair, especially since going natural, and have a ways to go. But being able to straighten it with ease means I can try more styles, which is the goal.

What are your 2021 beauty goals?

No matter what you hope to achieve this year, Nordstrom has all your beauty needs to help you accomplish it. And with The Nordy Club, you get some pretty great perks, like earning points towards Nordstrom Notes when you shop, that you can use on future purchases. I’ve used a few already!
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