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Short Sleeve Shift









Photos by Deeana Kourtney Photography

Lilly Pulitzer shift dress (old print) | Jack Rogers wedges | Brahmin "Lane" bag | Similar tassel earrings | Similar sunglasses

I used to see the saying "If the shoe fits, buy it in every color" sewn on pillows or featured in Pinterest graphics. As much as I love shoes, my version would be "If the Lilly Pulitzer shift is on sale and in your size, buy it in every print" because this is one makes the 7th Lilly shift I own. Although I did sell my first one because I just wasn't wearing it as much after a few years. But anyway, since I have so many of the sleeveless one, I was SO excited to see this short sleeved one during the last big online sale in January. It was part of the collaboration collection with Goop from last spring, but they have offered another short sleeve style this spring. This one is also more fitted in the waist than your typical Lilly shift, that I think makes a little bit dressier. I plan on wearing this to an upcoming golf tournament here in Charlotte, and if needed it might go well with my bright pink Hunter rain boots!




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White Crochet Top








Photos by Deeana Kourtney Photography

White crochet top c/o | White jeans c/o | Similar wedges | Similar bag | Earrings | Similar sunglasses

I feel like there are a lot of "white jeans and nice top" occasions during the spring and summer, and this white crochet top is here for those events! I made it part of an almost all white look, but I of course had to add some navy! These wedges are from a few years ago now, but I did find a similar pair in a "flatform" style. I am also carrying this bag that I made and was selling last year. I have been hoping to open my Etsy shop back up, but I can't seem to find any good bags to paint on. But let me know if you would like to see them back for sale!




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Custom Haircare Review


I recently mentioned on Instagram I have been using a custom shampoo and conditioner from Formulate! Which in just a few words, has been great! Formulate creates completely customized haircare formulas to solve your hair struggles. They have an app where you can track your order, view details about your formula, make changes to it, and provide feedback on how it has been working for you. All formulas are also preservative free, sulfate free, paraben free, cruelty free, and made in the USA! To disclose, I have received my custom haircare formula in exchange for this review. And at the end of this post, you can enter for a chance to win your own custom haircare!


The process to create your own custom shampoo and conditioner starts with a quiz about your hair type and hair concerns. My biggest hair issue is that my hair tends to be both oily and frizzy at the same time. I've tried everything from washing my hair every single day to only washing it every few days, using a clarifying shampoo once a week, a few tea tree oil products, and (most recently) a shampoo with clay in it. The clay products did bring some very good oil control but I still ended up with a bit of frizzy roots and dry ends. Although I think that has to be due to blow drying my hair after every wash (it usually dries very greasy if it air dries), and curling it often. So my formula was made with ingredients for: anti-frizz, oil control, glossy hair, volumization, and thermal protection. You can pick up to 5 hair "goals" and the scent, including the amount of fragrance you would like from light to heavy. I like a subtle scent in my hair products and I thought the light option of the "At Dawn" fragrance (rose, green apple, and pear) was perfect! My shampoo and conditioner arrived during the first week of March, so I've been using it for about 6 weeks now and I LOVE the results! I was told before it arrived that the formula might not be right on the first try and to give it about 6 washes before I wanted to change anything. However, I think the first try was just right for me! I think the shampoo and conditioner address all of the concerns I had. Although it has not been the perfect frizz solution, it is definitely better than anything else I have tried. I should also note that the suggested amount to use is several pumps of product, but I have only been using one. The oil control is great, plus I have noticed my hair getting shinier, feels lighter, and has a little more volume!




I thought the survey to get the process started was very easy. You enter all of your details and your custom haircare will be on its way in a few weeks! The team was great in updating me on how the process would go, what to expect, when my formula was on its way, and have already asked for feedback since it has arrived. As I mentioned above, the results have been great! I also think the price is very reasonable for a customized product, at $49 for the set of shampoo and conditioner.  Another thing to note is that the packaging would look so great in any bathroom, and the pump makes it so easy to use. However, that also makes the bottles not ideal for travel. They are a newer company and seem to really value customer feedback, so I might suggest an option for travel sizes without a pump!

Photos by Deeana Kourtney Photography

Time for the giveaway! 
You can view my answers to the "hair quiz", the elements that went into my formula, and enter to win your own custom shampoo and conditioner HERE
*Only open to US residents.

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Floral Skort Set








Photos by Deeana Kourtney Photography

Chicwish skort set c/o | Sam Edelman pumps | Gigi New York "Madison" bag | Similar Loft sunglasses

Matching sets are one of my favorite things to wear in the spring! I've added at least one to my closet every spring over the last few years. Although this one looks a little bit more like a dress than others, but I think I'll be wearing this skort in quite a few other ways. It is also available in blue! I think it will be great for some spring activities with wedges or flat sandals. As much as love some layered winter looks, this was one of those spring outfits are just so much more fun to put together! Actually blogging as a whole can just be more fun in the spring and summer. There's more opportunities for photos just from having more sunlight to the changing backdrop ideas like these flowering trees!




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4 Spring Wardrobe Essentials


If I could only pick 4 pieces to wear during the spring, it would easily be a t-shirt dress or a stripe tee with white jeans, and layered with a trench. I find myself wearing these 4 pieces so often I thought I would break down what I like about each one, how I like to style them (and have styled in past posts), and share some great options that are currently available! 

White jeans
I think there is only so much I can say here, white denim is simply an essential. The perfect neutral for any statement top or can just as easily go with additional basic pieces for a classic look.

How I style them:
Paired with a fun top like this post, or with a button down like this post!

Options:

Trench coat
Living in the south, I probably wear a trench more than any wool coat. I only own 1 of them and its the perfect layer for both spring and fall! It's classic, it's light, and versatile enough to wear over almost anything.

How I style one:
Over a workwear look like this post, over a dress like this post, with jeans and tee like this post!

Options:

T-shirt dress
I know I mention this every time I style one, but in my opinion, there is nothing comfier than a t-shirt dress. No waistband or seams digging into your legs, just a long t-shirt that also looks presentable! A go-to casual spring and summer outfit for me will always be a t-shirt dress and sandals or sometimes sneakers.

How I style one:
A solid dress with printed wedges like this post, a printed dress with sandals like this post, I've even layered them with button downs for work.

Options:

Stripe tee
The possibilities are pretty much endless for how you can style a striped tee. They're great for print mixing or just wearing with something simple like white jeans or denim shorts. I have owned 5 or 6 just in the last few years because I think they are the perfect throw on and head out the door option.

How I style one:
Paired with white jeans like this post, a linen skirt and statement necklace like this post, or a fun wrap skirt like this post!

Options:


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Olive Lace Top








Photos by Deeana Kourtney Photography

J. Crew lace ruffle-neck top | Lauren James "Hadley" skirtVelvet pumps (color no longer available) | Brahmin "Lane" bag | Loren Hope studs | Similar Loren Hope cuffSimilar Loft sunglasses

I'm back at it with the olive green this spring! Fun fact: some of my most like photos from Instagram from the last year are outfits that have either an olive green or gingham piece included. I found both the top and skirt for the best deals recently and they are both going to be some long lasting versatile pieces in my closet. This top is also great with black and white printed work pants or dressed down with white jeans, and the skirt could go with so many of my sweaters! I paired them with some neutral accessories including my favorite gold bag and blush velvet heels.




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