We’ve made a lot of sweeping generalizations and grand statements on here over the years about our “favorite pieces.” I’m not saying that some of them have been wrong, but I am saying
Our Favorite Everyday Black Midi Dresses
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How To Style a Body Suit 4 Ways
TBH, when I first ordered this bodysuit for a shoot with Kenzi & Cath, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it. The whole idea of a body suit sounded uncomfortable and not very practical but I fell in love the first time I tried it on. You guys saw it in the last post with my favorite pair of pants & I got so many comments about the body suit that I took to IG TV with 4 new ways to style it. I was overwhelmed with your responses on the ‘gram so I decided to share the looks here as well!
{ Did I mention it’s now on sale for $32?!}
Let me know which is your favorite in the comments below!
When I polled you guys over on IG TV, everyone seemed to like the jeans look the best! I guess I just wasn’t thinking it was jeans weather right now, and honestly, I have been getting farther away from jeans and closer to loose fitting pants like the culottes in my last post! However, after hearing all of your feedback, I think once the cooler temps hit, I’ll be sharing more ways to style my favorite mom jeans with you guys.
~ SHOP THE JEANS LOOK ~
I pretty much style any new top with jean shorts, so nothing that new here! But this is a great casual weekend look, topped off with the classic white Vans.
~ SHOP THE JEAN SHORTS LOOK ~
Originally, this was my favorite look when I set up the IG TV poll, but like I said, you guys have me questioning that opinion lolol. I have been wearing these biker shorts on repeat ever since they landed on my door step and whaddya know, I actually wore them when John and I took a nice bike ride down in South Beach! IMO biker shorts are a must this summer.
~ SHOP THE BIKER SHORTS LOOK ~
I didn’t try this look on before I started filming my IG TV video and when I first put it on I was like “wow, this doesn’t work at all.” But then I rearranged where the bodysuit fell & had to tug at the dress lining and I think its actually A-OK! I scored this mini dress from Zara on major sale, but ASOS has some great options too. The black mini should definitely be a closet staple, especially in the summer! Make it interesting by layering with tees or a bodysuit!
~ SHOP THE MINI DRESS LOOK ~
watch the video on IG TV >>
A Weekend at Getaway House
John and I had the pleasure of getting out of town for the weekend and staying at the Virginia Getaway House, a tiny house outpost near the Shenandoah National Park. Just an hour and a half away from Richmond, it was an easy trip, the last part of which was was beautiful back country roads. The check-in process was almost too easy, as they texted us the name of our cabin & the lock code on the day of and we could just pull right up and get in the tiny house with ease! We unpacked our cooler, brought our things inside and immediately got to some hard core relaxing.
Reb’s Pick: My Favorite Sea Salt Spray from NYM
I’m not going to say I’m lazy when it comes to doing my hair, but I’m lazy when it comes to doing my hair.
You guys already know that I love Not Your Mother’s brand products. Their dry shampoo is my go-to because they have a tinted product and the price tag is just so darn affordable. I was so excited when they sent me their Sea Salt Sprays to try this summer! I am truly lazy when it comes to doing my hair and lately, I tend to just throw it up in a bun and let it down a few hours later, hoping to create the perfect waves. But that was before I tried the Beach Babe Texturized Sea Salt Spray!
Guys, seriously, it is fabulous. It creates a texturized, matte finish for your hair, making you feel like a real live mermaid. I spray it liberally in my hair after the shower and give an all over scrunch and let it work its magic. It has a delicious coconut scent and makes me feel like the beach is just around the corner! Did I mention that it’s under $5 at Target? I KNOW. AMAZING. Do yourself a favor and try it out. It’ll help that summer feeling last even once September rolls around.
Because that’s what we all want, right?
Beach hair year-round!
Location: Havana 59 // Photos: Kenzi Creates
Reb’s Pick of The Month: Midi Skirts
If you’ve been following along with me over on my Sartorial Meanderings for the past few months, this midi skirt is NOT new to you. I’ve had it for a few months now and have been consistently wearing it IRL and on the blog. That’s why we like versatile pieces right? I featured it in two different “how to style” series on my IG TV that also ended up here. Once with a black button down and most recently with my Grateful Dead tee. Now that I’m thinking of it – I reckon that might be the next piece that I show how to style over on good old instagram! I used to shy away from skirts because I found them to be generally uncomfortable but ever since the midi length came back into style I’ve found myself eyeing quite a few online. They come in all styles, prints & colors and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion, which is why I love ’em. Clearly, I like to pair them with graphic tees but if you’re a crop top gal or more of a blouse lover, then you do you.
So! I’ve rounded up a few that I have been coveting from some sites like Free People, Revolve & ASOS and these are by no means all that’s out there. The midi skirt world is your oyster if you will. If you’re into this style, there are plentyyyy of options out there for you! Take a walk on the wild side with a leopard print, or stay classic with just plain black. Let me know which ones you are into in the comments below! Happy shopping xx
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Styling Boots for Summer
If anyone ever said that you should put your boots & booties away during the summer, they were straight up wrong. We’re sorry if you feel led astray, but the truth of the matter is that you can rock your booties year round. Yes, yes, we love our sandals & heels, slides and sneaks but one thing we have in common is that we both tend to reach for our boots year round. They just have a way of elevating your look in a way that some summer flats just don’t.
(more…)Styling Statement Dresses for Summer
Dresses for summer – not exactly groundbreaking or surprising, we know.
The longer we have been at this, the easier it is to admit that while our style might change a little here and there – we’ve been pretty consistent in the last year or so. You can find us wearing lots of black & white, stripes, with pops of red and of course some statement pieces sprinkled in here and there. There’s nothing wrong with consistency right? ( See our post on the Tezza x INSPR collection as an example )
(more…)Spotlight On: One Teaspoon
Catherine has been on the One Teaspoon train for YEARS now! I remember how excited she got when she finally snagged the “Frankie” shorts a few years ago. Those shorts are still heavily in her rotation and she has added to her collection from the Australian brand extensively over the years! It is a brand that has stood the test of time & wear in her wardrobe, so when I was on the hunt for a new pair of denim shorts this summer, I went straight to One Teaspoon!
So far the shorts have been my go-to on the hot spring days & I have enjoyed playing around with different ways to style them! Catherine has been rocking the overall dress on the reg as well and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have my eye on a few other pieces to add to my wardrobe this summer. In addition to having quality pieces, we love the personality behind the brand. They are simply BADASS. Founder, Jamie Blakely, is focused on making quality pieces that she would want to wear, classifying their piecesas rebelliously cool, (and we’d have to agree). This post is totally not sponsored but we would definitely be open to a life-long partnership (hehe).
We’ve rounded up our favorite pieces from One Teaspoon right now for you guys & encourage you to spend a littttttle extra on your denim this summer because its definitely worth it. Looking for a piece to start your collection? We’d recommend their original style the “Bandit”.
Did we mention that they also make menswear, clothing for kids & home goods?? We wouldn’t steer you wrong, y’all.
Two Ways to Style INSPR-d by Tezza Blouse
After I saw Catherine post her favorite pieces from the INSPR x Tezza collection over on Cathclaire, I fell in love with this blouse! I immediately texted her and asked how the fit was, and if it was possible to wear it sans bra (something that is very important to me when adding pieces to my closet). I’m pretty sure she posted our conversation to Instastory because it was a classic reb / cath convo lolol. Anywho, she told me that it ran true to size but also that I could borrow hers. Obviously we share clothes more often than not, but I just knew this is a piece I was willing to invest in!
Coming in at under $60, with the perfectly over-sized fit, this lightweight blouse easily became a staple in both of our wardrobes! Obviously Tezza is an icon in the blogging world and it has been amazing to watch some of our idols coming out with creations of their own. Is this a path that we want to go down one day? Whooooo knows…….! Check out the full collection HERE; they just launched a few new pieces!
Cath styled it with >>
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Comfortable + Stylish Bra and Undies Launch: My Tell Tale
If you are like the two of us, we are endlessly searching for the perfect bra and undies. We are so excited to share the launch of a new company that we love : My Tell Tale!
We recently collaborated with Tell Tale on Instagram for the launch of their new bra and undies collection. When it comes to undergarment collaborations, things can get tricky because Reb and I are two different body types and styles. That said, we each got a set of bras from Tell Tale in our respective sizes and we LOVED them – so much that we are doing a blogpost about them too because you guys have to know about them! If you are looking for a comfortable yet stylish set of undergarments, give Tell Tale a try. They are a great price point and def going into our drawer as new faves!
They are available in colors for all skin types, meaning there is literally something for everyone. They are now available on SOMA, and we have to say they feel right at home with the cozy vibes of the brand.
Head to the My Tell Tale page on Soma Intimates to shop their awesome bras and undies. Trust us when we say that the 5 for $35 undies is a steal.
XO, Reb + Cath