These 4 dresses are flattering, affordable and fun for spring.
I am getting used to my postpartum body & weight loss and finally felt like buying myself a few nice new things for spring! I have been faithful to Abercrombie for a few years now, and as always they come through with this haul of dresses! They have options for all shapes and styles and they are basically always having sales. SO, if these aren’t on sale right now, bookmark the links or save this blog post and come check back in the next few days. Chances are, a sale will be going on!
OR as always, follow me on instagram, because I will let you know when the sales are the best!
This is a classic Abercrombie style and I have to admit that I just ordered it to “see what it was like.” I didn’t think that I would love it as much as I do! It comes in a few different colors and is SO flattering! A spring must.
If you are a busy women who enjoys the glamorous process of getting ready but don’t always have the time you need for FULL glam, this product review of Color Wow’s Dreamcoat Supernatural Spray is for you.
Color Wow Dreamcoat Supernatural Spray is a haircare product that I have been eyeing for weeks. I was hesitant to purchase because of the price point and because I tend to be a sucker for products involved in the oh-so-fun process of getting ready and have been duped by this category’s advertising more times than I can count. (Hence why I have a blog basically about shopping L O L)
OK – if you want the cliff notes of cathclaire’s review of the Color Wow Dreamcoat, I effing love it (click here for more beauty faves.) If you want to read further to discover the 5 Reasons I love it- let’s get into it.
First and foremost, I am all about optimizing my life.
When it comes to my glam routine (makeup and hair), I value products and rituals that save me time and make getting ready for the day or an event easier. This usually looks like a product that can do double-duty and Color WOW Supernatural Spray fits the bill – it works as a heat protectant AND a dreamcoat for your hair.
There are SO many suggestions for things that you need before your baby comes. All babies are different and all moms are different but we all want to be prepared, so we register for all of it. I was definitely guilty of this! I thought if I had all the things that would make this giant life change easier. And it some ways it did, and some ways it didn’t. It certainly didn’t hurt. But there were definitely lots of things we never used because they just didn’t fit with our needs.
SO, I thought I would just highlight a few things that we registered for, got and used a lot in the first three months. Again, these are my personal experiences and opinions but hopefully they are a helpful for you!
The boppy is one of those things you either receive as a hand-me-down or you definitely have on your registry! It is meant for different uses as your baby grows and starts out as a *nursing pillow* Personally, I didn’t really use it when nursing, but we did use it just as a little lounger on our lap to give our arms a rest. John particularly loved using it this way! Then, as they grow you can use it for tummy time, help to learn to sit up and lounge once they can sit up. Definitely worth having. Our rainbow Boppy Cover.
I am just absolutely swooooooning over the LAKE Pajamas Valentine’s Day Collection! The lips and the hearts are just too adorable. LAKE’s super soft PIMA Cotton pjs have become a staple in our house ever since my best friend gave me a pair during pregnancy! We wore them over Christmas as a family (even John had them) and I just think their mommy and me sets too sweet.
I went for the Poplin nightgown for this collection since I have a good number of the sets and it is breathable and cooling and chic. Honestly, it is kind of out of character for me but my style has changed since Olive was born! I’m a sap. I mean, the kisses! It comes in the heart print, too, and both come with matching sets for the little ones. Cath even got the kisses for Phoenix too and I gotta say they are ADORABLE for little boys.
Because I have a little baby Olive napping in my arms right now, I will keep it short and sweet but trust me when I say that any purchase from LAKE is money well spent. Every pair I have is worth the price!
Gifts that show you actually thought about them this year 😉
Instead of bringing you a long boutique style widget with lots of options, I decided to narrow down my gift list this year to a more reasonable and readable list. SO, here are some thoughtful gifts that will for sure make for a happy girl on Christmas! Below I will highlight the pieces that I actually have and can vouch for firsthand.
Okay, I don’t have this YET but my mom and sister do and it is on my wish list 😉 This handblown colored glassware has been growing a cult following over the past few years and it has finally hit the big time (aka landed on Nordstrom) this year. I have seen it alll across the ‘net and the ‘gram on wish lists and gift guides and I can personally say, they reallyyyyy are worth it.
For the stay at home mom or work at home mom or lady who loves to lounge. This set was gifted to me and I have been wearing it nonstop since it landed on my door step. I am super particular about having loungewear and knitwear that isn’t itchy and is actually comfortable so I was so pleasantly surprised to find out that this set lives up to the price point. I have the white and its real pretty.
For the traveler on your list. I hear from trusted sources that this bag is a MUST for your adventure loving friends. It is the perfect size for a weekend and slides right onto your carry-on when you’re cruising through airports.
14K Gold jewelry for deeply thoughtful gifts. If you are looking to spend a little more on someone special this year, Hope & Celebrate is the way to go. From their beautiful “MAMA” necklace, to customizable jewelry like my necklace with Olive’s initials, they have quality jewelry at reasonable prices. You can use my code REBECCA10 to save!
For the skincare lover. You know I am a TULA lover through and through! They have lots of great gift sets for the holidays this year and would make for a perfect stocking stuffer. Use code REBECCA15 to save <3
My latest personal obsession. I have the Luxe Cashmere blend sweater and Colorblock Quilted coat (pictured above!) and am so thrilled with both. Summersalt takes the trusted quality that we have come to love in their swimwear into their full collections for every season and I continue to be impressed. GREAT gifts for the ladies on your list.
yep, that one. If you haven’t jumped on the Stanley bandwagon yet, I am here to tell you it is time! This thing literally goes with me everywhere (because it fits in my cup holder!) and helps to keep me hydrated on the daily. It was a lifesaver during pregnancy and during the early newborn days and even John and my mom recently got ’em too. While you’re giving one, get one for yourself if you haven’t already. You’ll thank me later.
Lake Pajamas became an instant favorite of ours this year!
TIS THE SEASON! PAJAMA SEASON.
We have been highlighting gift ideas that we will be gifting / would love to give this year. Like the things we actually have and love. LAKE PAJAMAS are DEFINITELY on that list. We fell in love with LAKE’s Pima Cotton pajamas earlier this year and haven’t looked back. They are BEYOND soft.
I wore them throughout my pregnancy, they have nursing friendly options now, they carried us through the summer and now we are loving their holiday collection! They have pajamas for the whole family. Phoenix and Olive have little matching sets and we are gonna grab a couple of pairs for our husbands this year.
Olive Rebecca Piersol was born on July 29, 2022 and here is her birth story.
I am sitting here at my desk, with Olive asleep in the carrier and it is surprising and not surprising at the same time that it took me 3 months to get this written out. Life is so completely and utterly different and beautiful and hard all at the same time, everyday. BUT ANYWAYS LETS GET TO THE STORY!
On my due date, July 27th, we were scheduled to go in at 4 pm to check in for my induction. Even though baby Olive wasn’t showing any signs of making her appearance, I was getting anxious and because some doctors recommend inducing IVF babies, I figured we should go ahead and get the ball rolling. We called at 3:30 to make sure they would be ready for us at 4 and they said, no, call back at 8. BOY, did those 4 and a half hours CRAWL by. (Obviously I made a tiktok) When we called at 8, they said to go ahead and come in. So we got all packed up and headed in. EEK!
IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT HOLIDAY ‘FITS AND BODYSUITS ARE TRENDING IN A BIG WAY!
Across all of my favorite retailers I am seeing bodysuits of all kinds! Comfy ones, sparkly ones, long sleeves, halter etc etc. I had to see what all the fuss was about so I ordered this Free People x Revolve Turnt Bodysuit. I gotta say I was very pleasantly surprised. Honestly it could have gone either way, but….. Bodysuits are flattering.
Everything on Amazon may not be trustworthy, but we’ve done the work for you and found some dresses that are 100% TCP approved for you to wear this winter season. These Amazon Dresses under $50 are 5 stars.
And just like that, we are twinning again!
Can you believe it has almost been two years since our first Twinning in Gucci tights post? We sure can’t. But then again, 2020 was practically a wash so it really feels like just a year ago. Even if Cath was 9 months pregnant, haha!
We decided to bring back the twinning vibe and pair our old fave Gucci tights with some Amazon dresses for a recent studio shoot. The contrast of the designer tights with the affordable dresses felt like a fun idea and we gotta say, we love how they turned out. The contrast is fun, not to mention, we love sharing affordable options with you guys.
If Beth Dutton had an everyday uniform, I think that this would be it. Call it a costume or call it western-inspired style – whatever it is, here it is 🙂
Last year I shared my most visited blog post to date, which was how to recreate Beth Dutton’s style for Halloween. I chose the big fur coat look and for a whole year you guys have been repeatedly visiting the site. Is it Beth Dutton’s not give a F attitude or just that we love western inspired style? Maybe both! ~
Last year I shared my 