Boats, Bows & Pearls

I was so excited when I saw this post from Emme Mangum modeling my dress from my shop! She looks absolutely amazing in this dress and I just love the heels that she paired with it! Stunning! Thanks again Emme!

To purchase this dress, visit my website HERE

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Flowy Flower Top and Sequin Headband

Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. Mine was good, minus the fact that E got me sick on Saturday with a nasty cold. Sunday was a hang around on the couch kind of day. Today I am feeling just a tad bit better, but not too much. Hoping my work day flies by so I can go home and rest up.
So lets take a minute to talk about this top that I am styling! This probably has to be my new go-to top. I am in love with it and I thank my Husband Josh for picking it out. It comes in two different colors. Dark grey and cream. Josh tried to get me to buy both and I decided to just get the one and another plaid top that I had picked out. I regret that. After wearing it, I think I might just go back and get the cream colored one too now! I love the flower print, and how flowy it is. Its so soft and comfortable. I decided to pair it with black leggings, brown boots and this killer sequin headband which I have worn two days in a row.
How would you style this top?

  Top: Kohls // Leggings: Ross // Liz Claiborne Boots: Thrifted //  Headband: Buckle // Watch: Thrifted // Sunglasses: Ulta

Too Early For Boots?

Today on my way to work, it was the first day I was able to turn the heat on in my car and it felt amazing! AND....I decided to break out my black boots last night to wear to work today. People that live in Arizona.... is it too early for boots? If so...oh well...I am still going to rock them!

Needing these boots, these boots and these boots in my closet asap.

Top: PIF Apparel // Jacket: Thrifted // Skirt: Thrifted // Shoes: Jessica Simpson // Hat: Forever 21

Fashion Friday Link Up

When I am out shopping, you can usually find me at SAVERS or Goodwill. It's so amazing all the designer brands (in great condition) that I find for next to nothing. When I first started thrifting, it was a little nerve racking and overwhelming with racks and racks of clothes all mixed together, but now its like a giant treasure hunt for me to search and find little gems of clothing. This dress was one of those "gems" I found. One day when I was at SAVERS, I was having one of those shopping days where you just can't find anything. I was about ready to leave when I noticed the sleeves of this dress sticking out from the rack. I went over and picked it up and immediately fell in love with it! I was able to pick this dress up for $6.99! Come to find out, this dress is from Nordstrom's and retails for $148! 

Woot Woot! Score! I love the gathered fabric in the front, how form fitting it is and the fact that I can wear it in the spring, summer, fall, and in the winter too! See how I wore it for the winter HERE

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What We Wore Wednesday.

 

(me) skirt: Modest Pop // top: thrifted // shoes Zulily // necklace: F21 // watch: Target // cardigan: thrifted
(e) top: Sears // leggings: Sears // shoes: gift

$20 TO MODEST POP: GIVEAWAY!

  Happy Monday guys! Hope you had a fabulous weekend.  Ours was filled with friends, family and pool party fun! 
If you knew anything about me, dressing modestly is a huge deal to me. When I choose to dress modest, I believe it sends a message of purity and honor. It shows that I have self-respect and self-control over my body. When I dress modestly, I am saying that I posses inner qualities for which I should gain appropriate attention and value from others.  I am always trying to find places where I can find modest tops, dresses, and skirts...Modest Pop is perfect for finding just what I need! All of their dresses, skirts and tops are stylish, sophisticated, and chic, yet they are all modest. I am completely in love with this awesome skirt that I was able to chose from Modest Pop. Thank you Camille! I love the bright cobalt blue color, the stretchy comfortable material and mostly the peplum detail along the top. A few weeks ago, my Dad surprised me with two new pairs of shoes, these cobalt blue ones being one of them. They matched perfectly! It was meant to be I guess! Next on my list is this dress and this skirt.
Today I have a fun giveaway for you guys... $20 store credit to Modest Pop.
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Skirt: Modest Pop // Top: Boutique // Shoes: Gift //  Sunnies: Tillys // Hat: Target // Jewelry: Down East Basics   Use diary10 as a 10% off coupon code good through July 23rd.
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I Am a Mormon Monday: Meet Alexa

I'm Alexa from Written in The Midst! I’m a 20 year old life wanderer who loves to write about my random occurrences of life and little happenings. I'm a still trying to find my place in this big ‘ole world, but I love the adventure of it! I love all things random and crazy. I’m a lover of pictures and letters, capturing the best moments of my life. I love to write, and my blog is my go-to place for that. I love life, and I love to share mine with people! So, let’s be friends, because I would love that too!

What is hope, and what do you hope for?

To me, hope is an incandescent feeling of the soul. A feeling of trust, courage, desire, and a longing for everlasting happiness; anticipating for good through faith. I love the way Elder Steven E. Snow describes it as "an emotion which brings richness to our everyday lives." Our hearts are always full of hope, and I think that's a beautiful thing. When we hope, we begin a journey into a lifetime of good works. I hope for success, adventure, and meaning; for a future filled with love, opportunities to serve and to learn, and for others to experience the greatest happiness. Along with all the silly things like hoping to one day travel the world and ride in a hot air balloon ;)

How do I live my faith?

I live my faith through love. I consider my huge heart a gift, and I strive to use it in any possible way I can. I believe that love can change the world, and I like to think that I'm helping the world through open arms. I want people around me to feel the love that our sweet Savior has for them, and we can help them feel that by loving. I try to set an example in the way I talk, dress, and act, and hope that it affects somebody in some way. I'm not afraid to stand up for my beliefs and to share them with others. I look for the positive in all things, because I know that trials are blessings, and I strive to help people see that. I am extremely grateful for this church and have the deepest love for the gospel and my sweet Savior! I can’t even begin to imagine my life without it.

Thank you so much for having me Kimberly!

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DOWN EAST BASICS: DAY TO DAY MAXI SKIRT #1

Josh and I just got back from Lake Havasu last Thursday night. We had a blast. It was so nice to finally get away, even if it was only for a few days. I can't tell you how much we both needed this little getaway from home. I had taken Friday off of work also, so that extra day PLUS the weekend was such a plus! 

On Friday, Josh and I slept in, had breakfast and then he took me out to a nice lunch and to two of my favorite places Deseret Book and Down East Basics 

Down East Basics had a buy one get 1/2 off sale going on, so you better believe I stocked up on all the skirts and dresses I could get my hands on! Josh kept coming to the dressing room with skirts and dresses "Oh..try on this one" and "How about this one?" He's too cute! I love him to pieces! 

Below is one of the maxi skirts Josh picked out. I love the color and fun print of this skirt, but the best part is its long....like touching the ground and being able to wear heels or wedges long......just the way I like them. 

Skirt // Top: Thrifted // Necklace: Down East Basics // Shoes: TJ Maxx // Sunnies: Ross // Watch: Target

SHEINSIDE: BLUE GEMSTONE GEOMETRIC NECKLACE

I am seriously in love with this necklace from Sheinside. Sheinside offers the latest fashion styles in dresses, tops, coats, pants, shoes and so much more. Right now they have their end of season clearance going on, where you can get up to 80% off with some pricing starting at just $3.99! So lets talk a little bit about this lovely necklace that I am wearing shall we?? 

I love the bright blue color and the geometric shape of it. It's so light weight that when wearing it, it literally feels like you are not even wearing a necklace at all. When my necklace arrived in the mail from Sheinside, I was looking through my closet trying to find something to match the blue color with and then the more I started putting the necklace up to some of my tops and dresses, I realized that it really looks good with a bunch of different colors! Last week I paired it with a bright yellow top, dark jeans and heels..it looked amazing!   

Next on my Sheinside wishlist are these items:   

Bright Green Pleated Long Skirt

Floral Butterfly Printed Dress

Heart Print Chiffon Short Sleeve Blouse

Green Gemstone Diamond Chain Necklace