friday faves + labor day sales

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Adios, Sunday of Summer! Time to say hello to a new month and kick off a new season with Labor Day weekend! Does anybody else think that this summer flew by!? I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a new season... even though it's gone by fast, this summer hasn't been a great one, and I'm ready for a fresh start! Plus, I'm always excited for fall!

Today I'm sharing a few items on my wish list, including some adorable fall finds, some maternity items (because I'm seriously running out of clothes that fit me!) and some shoes I'm totally eyeing for fall/winter... mostly just eyeing though, because we all know that once baby comes in October, I'm not going to have any social life! I'm also sharing some sales below that are going on this weekend, so be sure to stock up on some great last minute summer or fall items - there are some good ones!

Alice + Wonder - 30% off select summer items through 9/4

Ann Taylor - 50% select full-price styles + extra 50% off all sale styles

Anthropologie - extra 30% off sale

Banana Republic - 40% off everything

BaubleBar - up to 80% select sale items

Bloomingdale's - 40%-60% off sale items

Express - 40% off everything until 9/4

Gap - up to 50% off everything + 20% off your purchase with code GETMORE

Kohl's - $10 off $25+ with code TAKE10 + $10 Kohl's cash for every $50 spent

LOFT - 30% off select full-price styles

Old Navy - 50% off select items

Target - 30% off select items + 15% off select items with code LABORDAY

Urban Outfitters - 30% off all sale items

West Elm - up to 30% off with code HUGESALE

World Market - extra 10% off + free shipping on orders over $150 with code LABORDAYDEALS

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! Thanks for reading! XO

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale | Ultimate Guide under $100

This is one of my favorite events of the year - the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! If you're a Nordstrom cardholder, you can shop early access starting today, and if you're not a cardholder, head over to Nordstrom's website and get a sneak peak of what's available at the sale and start prepping your wish list for public access starting 7/20!

{If I didn't know any better, I'd think mercury was in retrograde right now. After hours upon hours of doing research, my computer has been on the fritz, so I apologize for the delay! Mix all that with a little pregnancy brain - that's how my day/month/all of 2017 is going for me!}

First of all, let me share some key dates and info in regards to the sale: 

-The sale includes new arrivals for both summer and fall at super-sale prices

-Early Access for Nordstrom cardholders begins 7/13/17

-Public Access begins 7/20/17

-Sale ends 8/6/17

-Always free shipping and free returns! 

I'm not really partaking in the clothing portion of the sale since I'm 6 and 1/2 months pregnant, but I am sharing with you guys some of my faves that I definitely think you'll love! I have found so many great items that I had to break them up into sections, which also makes it a bit easier for you to sift through the 40 things I have picked out. And the best part - they're all under $100!

Here are a few my fave items from the #NSale:

Tops + Bottoms:

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Dresses:

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Sweaters + Outerwear:

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Shoes:

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Make sure to head over to Nordstrom.com and get to shopping, and remember if you're not a cardholder, access for the public starts on 7/20, so get that wishlist prepped so you don't miss out on any great deals! Plus, stay tuned for some of my beauty and home picks from the sale that I will be posting before the sale ends! Happy shopping, and thanks for reading! XO

pink, white and blue | summer style

dress, also similar here , also love this one | jean shirt, also love this one | shoes | hat

This combo has easily become my go-to this summer because it's so comfortable and fits my growing belly. This dress is a summer fave - I've had it for a couple years and it's non-maternity, but it's ruched on the sides so I've been able to wear it during most of my pregnancy and hope to continue to be able to wear it into my third trimester. You can also see how I styled this dress pre-bump in this post here!

Unfortunately the retail pharmacy world doesn't close for the holiday, so I'm back to work for the week, but I do have a short day tomorrow so I'm hoping to get outside and sit in the sun! What are you guys doing for the Fourth? Let me know in the comments below! Thanks for reading! XO

embroidered maxi dress | summer style

dress (runs big - size down) | bag | earrings | sandals

Lauren Conrad just came out with a few festival inspired pieces from her line at Kohl's, and I'm obsessing over this embroidered maxi. I'm absolutely loving the silhouettes that are in for summer - long, lightweight, flowy, and capable of hiding the fact that I have not and will not be working on my summer body! There's always next year, right? 

I seriously wanted to sleep in this dress it was so comfy, and surprisingly it doesn't wrinkle as easy as it looks like it would! This bag was a splurge for me this summer - I just love the structured look of it and I want to pair it with just about everything in my closet. It will be a definite staple when I'm vacationing in Palm Springs in a couple of weeks! And I'm obsessing over these earrings from BaubleBar's Sugarfix collection at Target - they're not typically my style, but they're turning out to be very versatile and I think I'll get a lot of wear out of them! 

I hope you're enjoying your Memorial Day weekend! Be sure to check out this post here for some amazing picks from the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale that's going on until June 4th, and this post here for some other must have summer styles! Thanks for reading! XO -

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wednesday wish list

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When the weather changes, my wish list gets rather large, so I thought I'd share a few things I'm currently coveting! I'm loving ALL THE THINGS for spring and summer, so surely there will be plenty more wish lists to come!

I'm not sure if I can pull them off but I'm obsessing over neckerchiefs this spring. I'm also into studded sandals, colorful statement earrings and one piece swimsuits. And you can never go wrong with a cute new clutch, some strappy nude sandals and a good pair of jean shorts!

What's on your wish list? I'd love to know - I'm always looking to improve my closet! Thanks for reading! XO

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pink swing dress

dress, similar here and here | necklace, similar here | shoes, similar here and here | sunnies | purse, buy here, rent here

To celebrate the last day of August, I'm sharing this pretty hot pink swing dress with you all. Because even though the weather is still going to be hot for at least another few weeks, once September 1st hits I'm in full on fall mode! I bought this dress for a wedding in July, but decided to go with something else, and thought it was perfect for a wedding in August! And I'm loving how it fits loose - ideal, since the bride and groom served sliders, Mac and cheese, french fries and ice cream at their wedding (LOVE them!) and not to mention all the champs I drank! 

I've owned these shoes for a few years but rarely wear them, so they're no longer available but I linked a couple similar pairs above. And this purse I rented through Rent The Runway and it matched perfectly with the dress! Being a pro member I get 15% off my order, on top of already saving on shipping and insurance, and we all know how I love to save money. You can save too - to get $30 off your first order with Rent The Runway click this link here!

Who's excited for September? My blog turns one this month! Check back for a fun "birthday" post! Thanks for reading! XO

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berry jumpsuit

jumpsuit, also a fan of this one | purse | shoes | sunnies, also love these | necklace, similar here | rings

beauty picks

With all the beauty products out there today, it's nice to have someone kind of narrow it down for you. I used to only use drug store beauty products until I started going to Sephora where I found the people working there to be SO helpful. I still use some drug store items that are my staples, but I've discovered some products at Sephora that I just can't live without. Here are some of my beauty items that I'm currently using, both drug store staples and Sephora splurges:

t a s s e l t r e n d

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Tassels are everywhere these days, literally from head toe. It's one of the hottest trends right now, and designers are having a ton of fun with them. They really give a little oomph to any accessory or piece of clothing, and even home décor, like these pillows. Originally I thought they'd be more of a summer thing, but the tassel trend is being carried well into the fall/winter, as shown on this scarf, this sweater dress and these adorable shoes (that need to get into my closet ASAP.) This beach bag and these earrings would be perfect for any upcoming tropical vacations you have planned, and how cool is this tassel USB charger?? A trendy accessory for your purse and a charger all in one!