New Beauty Products & What I Think!

I have been trying out a lot of new beauty products lately and wanted to give you all the low down on all these fun new things! I am always shopping around for new skincare, haircare, and cosmetics and love to share when I find things I really love! Here are just two of the brands I've been loving recently!  

Formula 10.0.6

I have to start with Formula 10.0.6. This brand has really blown me out of the water with their products. The quality is amazing and the products do exactly what they say! You can shop these products online as well as find them in local retail stores, such as Ulta and Old Navy. I also really appreciate that the brand uses fresh, natural ingredients specifically formulated to promote clear and healthy skin, isn't that what we all strive for?! Formula 10.0.6 graciously sent me these products to try and I can honestly tell you I am really impressed with this brand! The masks especially have to be my favorites! I've been using these products for about a month and love what they have done for my skin!

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J'aime My...

Next up is The brand J'aime My... this is a new hair line that is carried exclusively at Ulta and was created by Franck Provost, one of the top hair stylists in the world. First I die for the packaging, I love the foiled look, I also love the shape of the bottle, guaranteed you will not waste any product! I've been using these products for a few weeks and love how my hair feels and the scent is like I just left the salon! These products are great and perfect for all hair types! Thank you also to J'aime for sending me some products!

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You can find the products discussed here:

Formula 10.0.6

J'aime My...

Clearwater/St. Pete Vacation

This past weekend I took a mini vaca with my guy and some of our closest friends and had the best time! I'm from Florida born and raised but I never get sick of visiting all the parts of Florida. Sign me up to be a FL traveler because I will never be sick of my sunshine state! We went to to some amazing restaurants, hit the beach, and had a blast exploring! Below is a recap of the looks and activities of our weekend, I hope you all enjoy! If you have a place we should visit next let me know in the comments below! xoxo

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First stop on this trip was an authentic Mexican restaurant for Cinco de Mayo of course! We went to Monarca's Mexican on St. Pete Beach. The food was amazing, definitely give them a try if you are in the area and love authentic Mexican food! I of course was dressed very festive with my bright colors and statement necklace!

Top: Old Navy $13

Jeans: Old Navy $20

Necklace: (gifted)

Purse: Kohl's $22

Shoes: Target $25

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Next stop on our trip was of course Clearwater Beach! If you have never been to FL I suggest vacationing on the west side of the state, the beaches are the best, no really they have been voted the best and the vibes are amazing! Can you tell I love my home?! Haha! Anyway we saw an awesome sandcastle, grabbed some grub and had a blast having a beach day! Surfside Taphouse had amazing food and great prices for being right on the beach and the atmosphere was great as well, definitly a must!

Swimsuit: Old Navy $20 for both pieces

Cover up: Target $15

Hat: (gifted)

Headband: KRZA $15

Sandals: Nordstrom $20

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That night we went out to another great restaurant called Gators Cafe & Saloon, which is right on the water in Treasure Island, FL. Another great spot, unique to the area, with live music and a really fun atmosphere as well! Didn't get any photos that night as we went out to eat pretty late, but flat lay and details are below :) This was probably my favorite outfit from the trip, super comfortable and beachy yet put together all at the same time!

Dress: Old Navy $15

Earrings: Kate Spade $30

Purse: Kohl's $22

Shoes: Target $25

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Finally on Sunday we went out to brunch at Lodge in Tampa, and the food was A-Mazing! We went to the Soho area in Tampa which is super cute and full of yummy places to eat and cute shops and beautiful apartments! Such a stunning snippet of Tampa to visit on our way home! Below is my casual Sunday Brunch outfit, I've been super into this color combo lately,  perfect for spring and summer!

Dress: Target $19

Earrings: Forever 21 $5

Purse: Kohl's $22

Shoes: Target $25

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Art & Chat with Katie Meek!

I have teamed up with a beautiful creative, Katie Meek, of Meekly Yours! Seriously how awesome is the name of her business!? Thanks to Rising Tide Society, Katie and I have collaborated to showcase some of her stunning pieces and give fellow creatives/girlbosses some insight on business and taking risks! Meekly Yours (www.meeklyyours.com) is a design, hand lettering, and illustration studio owned and operated by Katie Meek. Meekly Yours creates unique products using hand drawn lettering and illustrations and positive messages, including laser cut word signs, greeting cards, and art prints, that bring joy and whimsy to customers and clients. Meekly Yours also offers custom services for all products to make your special moments unique and personal. Make sure to check Katie out on Facebook (www.facebook.com/meeklyyours); Instagram & Twitter (@meeklyyours) and show her some love!

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How did you get started doing your business?

 After graduating from college, with a B.A. in graphic design, I worked in print production as a project manager. As a creative outlet, I started sketching and doodling more and decided creating my own cards and prints, featuring my designs, to share them with the world.

How long have you been creating these pieces?

 I started creating designs at the end of 2014 and officially formed my business in January 2015. I have been in business just over two years. 

What inspires your work? 

I'm inspired by everything around me, but a lot of my inspiration comes from seeing the work of other creatives, being in nature, and spending time with my friends and family. 

What is your goal for your business? 

Hand lettering is a unique, expressive approach to design that I'm drawn to and bring me joy. I strive to create designs that are bright, positive, and help bring joy and personality to my customers and clients—whether it's brightening their home and office decor or celebrating a special event in their lives.

What would you suggest to other creatives and girl bosses that want to grow their business? 

There are two main things I would recommend when starting and growing your business. First, be willing to take a leap of faith sometimes. Planning and troubleshooting is great, but at some point you have to take the jump and do what your planning to do—whether you're opening your business, adding a new product, or starting a new avenue of your business. There is no “right time.” Second, you don't have to and shouldn't do everything. Trends, business philosophies, and social media platforms come and go, but some may not be right for your business. Look at what makes the most sense for your business, your life, and your customers and it will all work out.

What is your favorite piece? 

My favorite piece changes a lot as I add new designs. I love the “Oh the Places You'll Go" wood sign (https://www.etsy.com/listing/509951652/oh-the-places-youll-go-laser-cut-wood?ref=shop_home_feat_1) and the “Mocha” cupcake print (https://www.etsy.com/listing/509359428/cupcake-hand-illustrated-5x7in-mini?ref=listing-shop-header-3). The “Monstrous Salutations” card (https://www.etsy.com/listing/218562336/monstrous-salutations-card-hand-lettered?ref=shop_home_active_4) was one of my very first cards and is still a top favorite. 

Poolside Blue Vibes

Hope you all had a great Easter holiday and are enjoying the spring weather! Here is Florida the weather has been pretty nice a few super hot days but summer isn't here just yet. My spring/summer wardrobe is building and has a lot of bright colors as well as pastels such as this top! This outfit has become one of my favorite for spring! The top is from forever 21 and is super light weight and breathable, perfect for FL weather as well as the color is one of my favorite for spring and summer. This is an easy outfit to take from day to night, switch out the sandals for wedges and add a long necklace and you are ready for a date night! The jeans are my favorite from Old Navy and the sandals also. I love the laser cut details on the sandals, which is so in right now! Paired with some cute Kate Spade studs and a sparkly ring this is a great outfit for a day of shopping or lunch with some girlfriends! Let me know what your favorite spring/summer pieces are in the comments below! xoxo

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Top: Forever 21 $18

Jeans: Old Navy $20

Earrings: Kate Spade $20

Sandals: Old Navy: $20

Ring: (gifted)

Art & Chat with Brittney Campbell!

I have teamed up with Brittney Campbell, creator of Royal Daughters to showcase some of her beautiful work as well as provide some feed back from her on what keeps her going and creating the beautiful, heart felt pieces she does. Brittney creates bible verse canvases, and prints to inspire women! How awesome is that?! Check out her answers to my questions below as well as follow her on IG: royaldaughters and show her some love!

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How did you get started doing your business?

God truly motivated and inspired me to start my own business through His precious Word. I had a burning desire that more of His Word be cherished in our home and the homes around us. My love for lettering started in the pages of my journal. In my bible study times, I would find scriptures and songs that would resonate in my spirit and just create an illustration. It was not until the summer of 2016, that I decided to start my own business creating custom made God-inspired handmade home decor and gifts with inspirational quotes and scriptures on them. I love spending time in His presence and allowing Him to take the lead on all designs.

How long have you been doing this?

I have only been doing this about 10 months now.

What inspires you to create these pieces?

It is amazing how I have always had a love for art. It is the totally different language that I speak the language of the heart that is sometimes too deep for logic or for words. Art allows me to express visually what I do not have words for. I am a multi-passionate about a lot of things. I love combining the Word and art together. Bold colors and florals are truly my inspiration for a lot of my pieces. Flowers are my obsession.

What is your goal with your business and pieces?

I just want God to be glorified in every piece and His people encouraged by His Word. If I can just create art every day I am so happy!

What would you suggest to other creatives and girl bosses that want to grow their business?

Stop waiting for everything to be perfect in order for you to do what you feel is right for you to do. If you will just make that first step, He will do the rest. Continue to see the beauty in the process. Your process is going to look different from everyone else. Do not fear. Keep walking in your purpose!

Blush Brunch Look

Can you believe that Easter is this Sunday?! Wasn't it just New Year's yesterday? Anyway I wanted to share one of my new favorite looks with you all on the blog this week, what I'm calling my blush brunch look. Blush is one of the it colors for spring and this year in general and I found this rosy blush dress at Forever 21 for a steal at $19. I absolutely love lace and knew I had to have this dress....it will look even better once I have a summer tan going on! This dress is perfect dressed up for a nice dinner or maybe brunch with your girlfriends! You can also dress it down too, with some cute sandals and different accessories for some shopping on a Sunday afternoon! What are your favorite spring dresses? Please share them with me in the comments below!

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Dress: Forever 21 $11

Clutch: Bloomingdale's (gifted)

Earrings: Kate Spade $25

Shoes: Nine West $25

Spring Fling with KRZA!

Spring is in full swing and I am in love with these new pieces and prints from KRZA by Krystle Dawn! I was kind of inspired by the colors and freshness of these pieces that this shoot was with more of a sense of fun especially with the Halo paired with the sunnies and hippy top! Pool season is just about here too and I could not be more excited to wear these to the beach and pool with my top knot! Hope you all love these and make sure to check out KRZA link below!

Make sure to check out her site HERE

Pictured below in order is:

"The Halo" in SeaFoam

"The Tie Side" in Coral Mudcloth

"The Faux Turban" in Mystic Eye

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 2

Continuing with the T-shirt shop series this week, we have a cute pineapple tank (yes I know not a t-shirt but close enough)! This one I got for a steal from Old Navy about 2 weeks ago for $12! I went a different way with styling this look from last week's look, definitely more casual! This is the perfect weekend outfit whether you are walking around the farmer's market our getting a manicure it's casual and cute! I jazzed up the classic tank and jeans with some pops of color with the bag and the bangles just to give a little edge to the outfit, and make it a little more fun for spring time! Outfit details listed below, and I would love to know what your favorite brands are for T's and tanks!!

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Tank: Oldnavy $12

Jeans: Oldnavy $20

Sandals: Oldnavy $22

Bag: Michael Kors $80

Bangles: Dillard's $10 each

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 Must Have KRZA Pieces for Spring!

Spring is fast approaching which in Florida means summer is right around the corner for us! What better accessory to have for those fun beach trips and BBQ's than these perfect headbands from KRZA by Krystle Dawn! She has some beautiful colors available right now along with my favorite neutrals that go literally with everything! These pieces just bring a little bit more of a pzazz to a look without being to over the top! I'm originally from a beach town and I can tell you this is perfect to throw on with your bikini while your lying out then throwing a cute cover up over your suit and hitting a local lunch spot! These headbands will make you look like you have it together without even trying! 

Make sure to check out her site HERE

Pictured below in order is:

"The Knot" in Charcoal 

"The Halo" in Sand

"The Tie Side" in SeaFoam

"The Halo" in Monochrome Tricolor