Christmas Cocktails & Dessert

Happy Wednesday friends!

Last week we did a fun event for our community and I wanted to share some of it with you! Inspire you for any parties or events you have coming up this holiday season!

We did Christmas Cocktails including hot chocolate, eggnog, and champagne . We had an assortment of things people could spike their drinks with as well as hot chocolate toppings, garnish and all the fun, festive things! We also of course had desserts to go with the fun drinks!

You can check out a reel I did of the whole set up over on my Instagram!

Happy Holidays!

Bold Floral Look

Happy Wednesday babes!

I’m loving some bold colors for spring and summer this year and these bold florals are everything! This dress was a steal for $12 at Target and these sandals are from Old Navy and I love them! I have them in white as well and they are a great shoe for the office or going out!

Dresses are the easier during summer here in Florida and this one is another super light weight dress that make you look put together without trying to hard, yay!

I have more dresses coming for y’all along with some white options for my fellow bride-to-be’s out there! I have a great one that I can’t wait to share with you!

Black Friday Haul

Even though it is officially December and only 20 days until Christmas several of you asked for my Black Friday Haul! I shopped all the sales from Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday and can say I'm done shopping and even scored some amazing deals for myself! 

My go to stores are always the following:

For clothes: I always hit Old Navy for clothing for everyone. Whether you are looking for your mom, your sister, your boyfriend, you can always find amazing deals at Old Navy, especially on Black Friday! (other favorites for clothing includes Loft, Banana Republic, and Kohl's)

For electronics, movies, & music: Target is a must for anything on Black Friday and Cyber Monday but especially for steals on electronics, movies and music! Movies and TV shows start around $4 and max at $10 and music starts somewhere around $6. If your anything like me this is when I stock up on new music and movies!

For paper products & planners: Rifle Paper Co. is one of my favorite stores ever! I always plan on buying my new years calendar and planner on Black Friday from Rifle! They always have a great discount at this time and I also grab a few Christmas cards and stocking stuffers while I'm at it!

For cosmetics: Colourpop is my go to regardless because you can't beat the prices but for Black Friday they pulled out all the stops and had sales and specials galore! Needless to say I stocked up for myself and my friends! (other favorites include Ulta and Sephora)

For jewelry: I said it last year but Dillard's always kills it with the fashion jewelry being an extra half off and the selection is beyond! Also BaubleBar had an amazing sale for the holiday so I grabbed a few things for myself!

Below I've linked several things I purchased myself as well as things that are on my wishlist still, hope you all enjoy this Black Friday Haul!!! 

3 Inexpensive Ways to Redecorate

Do you ever get bored with your decor? I am always looking for easy and inexpensive ways to change up the look of my apartment without breaking the bank! I'm giving you my three go to's when it comes to changing up the look of my home.

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First way to change up your space is with new artwork! This is super easy as there are tons of sites now that offer inexpensive art prints and posters that you can frame with different and unique frames to give the look dimension. Other fun things can be used to display such as maps of cities you love or even your own photography printed in a fun way! These things will make your space different and unique and how easy is it to just change out photos and prints?! Some of my favorite sites are Society6 for artprints, Modern Map Art for maps, and Parabo Press & Nations Photo Lab for prints of your own work!

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Another great way to change up your surroundings is by changing your throw pillows, whether it be on your bed or on the couch, changing the pillows can make a big difference. Changing out your throw pillows doesn't have to cost you much either. Several places including Target and Ikea offer inexpensive pillow covers, making it easy to change out your look by simply changing out the pillow cover, without buying tons of different pillows. 

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One more thing to change your space is change your accessories. This could be putting a cute  stack of books on the coffee table our a cute vase of flowers on the kitchen table. Something simple can make all the difference, making your space different and inviting. Add fun touches that speak to your personality! I love tropical prints and pineapples right now so I might add elements like that in my home. Express your personality with this one! I love going to TJ Maxx, Home Goods, and Marshall's for things like this! 

Let me know your favorite ways to change up the look of your home in the comments below!

T-Shirt Shop Series: Look 4

This is the final look in my T-shirt Shop Series and we are ending it with Mascara & Coffee! This is another look that can be worn to the office then out to drinks or out shopping, it's a little more put together and still with a T-shirt! This T is from Old Navy for $11 and I love it! It's perfect since it's just black and white, it goes with everything and is fun to accessorize with pops of color! I threw on some SugarFix earrings from Target and a great turquoise bag from TJ Maxx! Again a super easy outfit and comfortable, but put together! Really what else does a girl need besides Mascara and Coffee?! Let me know what you all thought of this series and maybe if your would like to see a different series in the future and what pieces! Thanks for reading! xoxo

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T-shirt: Old Navy $11

Skirt: Skirt TJ Maxx $20

Booties: Kohl's $20

Bag: TJ Maxx $25

Earrings: SugarFix $13

T-Shirt Shop Series: Look 3

Hello Weekend! I'm so excited for this weekend and have so much planned I can't wait! This weeks t-shirt shop series look is perfect for the weekend especially here in the sunshine state! This weekend we are hitting Disney Springs and the movies, and this is the perfect put together casual look for that! Bermuda shorts are my favorite for spring time and this t-shirt was another steal at Gap! I dress up the look a little bit with some Kate Spade studs and Cole Haan sunnies, but let's be honest I did not pay full price for either of these items! I love finding deals even when it comes to designer brands and key pieces, I mean really what girl doesn't love saving money?! 

I hope you all have a lovely weekend! Please comment below with your favorite t-shirt looks and what you might like to see on the blog next!

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T-shirt: Gap $11

Shorts: Banana Republic $22

Sandals: Target $15

Sunnies: Cole Haan $15

Earrings: Kate Spade $25

T-Shirt Shop Series: Look 1

I decided to start a new series on Lifestyle with Laramie in honor of Spring and Summer coming I started the T-shirt shop series! I love t-shirts and believe you can wear them for almost every occasion in some way! I love them dressed up for the office or down for a weekend trip! You can wear t-shirts multiple ways and this series will show you some of my favorite ways to wear them! The first look is more for the office or even going out. Dress up your t-shirt with a fitted blazer and long necklace and you have given a fun sass to your black pants for the office! Throw on some heels and you are ready to go! This camera printed t-shirt is from Gap at the outlet mall, and as a photographer I love a good camera print! Outfit details listed below, and I would love to know where you buy your favorite Ts!!!

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Outfit Details:

T-shirt : Gap $11

Blazer: Macy's $25

Pants: Banana Republic $30

Heels: Target $20

Necklace: Dillard's $10

4 Easy Ways To Decorate For The Holidays!

With Christmas right around the corner, I'm sharing my 4 favorite ways to add holiday spirit to you apartment! If you don't have time to get a tree or the room no biggie, these tricks will leave your place full of holiday cheer! 

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1. Light holiday scented candles! This is super easy, run to your nearest Bath and Body works and purchase some fun winter scented candles (they have been on sale lately too!) These will leave your place smelling amazing as well as put you in the holiday mood!

2. Add some fun holiday signs around your apartment or house! You can find some super cute and inexpensive holiday signs at HomeGoods and TJ MAXX! 

3. Have holiday napkins in the kitchen or perhaps on the bar car! Another inexpensive way to bring the holidays into your apartment is to have some cute holiday inspired napkins in the kitchen! You can find some at Target or TJ MAXX at a great price!

4. Add some festive throw pillows to your living room! Throw pillows are a fun way to easily change your room for the holidays! They instantly make your place more fun and festive as well as cozy! Again HomeGoods is my go to for throwpillows!

What are your favorite ways to add some holiday spirit to your place? Let me know in the comments below! I hope you all have a fabulous holiday!

Review: Target Beauty Box

Target Beauty Box! Yes our favorite store has jumped on the subscription beauty box craze and let me tell you it does not disappoint! The September box came with 7 products, three of which were full size products and the rest deluxe samples! This is already worth the $10, as well as every product was great! Below is the list of products found in this month's box and what I thought!

OGX- Renewing Coconut Milk Conditioner

This is a great everyday conditioner. It leaves hair feeling hydrated and smooth, smells wonderful as well! 

S.W. Basics- Organic Lip Balm

I don't usually wear lip balm but this is great and feels nice on your lips. I put it on before bed and it helps moisturize and heal my lips!

Maybelline- The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara

This mascara is absolutely awesome! The name speaks for itself, lashes look long and fluffy and it gives drama to your eyes without looking overdone.

Rimmel- The Only 1 Lipstick in Best of the Best

I love Rimmel lipstick and this one is no different. Lip products that have a harsh smell aren't my favorite, this one has a wonderful scent that is subtle and smells yummy. The color is vibrant and I love that is is smooth and creamy!

EDEN BodyWorks- JojOba Deep Conditioner

This is a great conditioner for when your hair needs extra care and attention. I love deep conditioning my hair every few weeks to give my hair an extra boost. This deep conditioner helps revitalize and repair your hair and is amazing!

Laneige- Water Bank Moisture Cream

Believe me when I say you must go out and buy this right now! I have been putting this cream on my face right before bed and it does wonders! I wake up with clearer and more moisturized skin, without feeling oily. This is now a staple in my skin care routine.

Biore- Baking Soda Cleanser

Biore has never done me wrong and this product is no exception. This cleanser leaves your face feeling clean and fresh. I noticed it helps calm my skin and redness without being harsh. This is a great product!

* Currently the September Beauty Box is Sold Out! Make sure to catch the October box!

Here's the link for the beauty box: Click here