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Hi friends!!!

When fashionista’s travel, we travel in style! Today I’ve teamed up with some fabulous bloggers to giveaway some beautiful travel accessories perfect for any woman out there! One lucky reader will receive a Ted Baker London Large Sugar Sweet Florals Hard shell Suitcase (valued at $498), a Kate Spade Daveney Laptop bag (valued at $298) AND a Kate Spade Cedar Street Passport Holder (valued at $98). How great is that prize? All you have to do is enter through the rafflecopter widget below! Good luck!

Bloggers:

Hosts: Dressing Dallas, Finding Beautiful Truth

Boho Style File, Pack For Where, Sugar & Something, Kaelya.com, All Things Lifestyle, Kelsey Bang, Lumarnescence, Pretty in the Pines, Peaches In A Pod, Darling Down South, Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt, A Good Hue, Beauty by Miss L, Live More Beautifully, Venus Trapped in Mars, Sunday Beach, Hey There Sunshine, Style Me Twice, Glamour-Zine, Dresses & Denim, Haute Holland, northern lights – southern belles, Sunshine and Style, Haggle Kat, Run to Radiance, Alwayz Fashionably Late, Stylish Sassy & Classy, Susan Mahlburg: A Day-to-Day Fashion & Lifestyle Blog, The The Red Closet Diary, Style By Fluent, Blonde and Something, Kiss Me Darling, The Closet Crush, Pretty Sweet Life, Twin Stripe, The Nobby Life, Uptown Fashion by Jess, Loubies and Lulu.

Official Rules: Giveaway will run from August 10th until August 17th at midnight. Winner will be chosen at random and will be emailed within 48 hours of the giveaway ending. All entries will be verified to make sure they were done correctly. This giveaway is open internationally.

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August 11, 2015 0 comment

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Cheap and chic: Schutz Julianna vs. Steve Madden Slithur

written by tanika Green

Cheap and chic! by alwayzzfashionablylate featuring steve-madden shoes

I love finding a cheaper alternative when it comes to shopping. Sometimes you can love the look of a high end or more expensive item, but really cannot justify spending the price. So when I stumble across a style inspired piece for a more affordable price, I’m all over it!! This is a deal too good not to share!

I have been obsessing over the Schutz “Julianna” caged sandal (middle) which retails for about $200. Not too bad, but when I found the Steve Madden “Slithur” sandal which basically looks the EXACT same for $109, I knew I scored. The only difference I have noticed is that the Steve Madden version doesn’t have the curved heel and is 4 inches high compared to the Schutz 5 inch heel which is perfect for me. Let’s face it, the older I get 5 inch heels are no longer my thing. I like to walk like my feet doesn’t hurt thank you very much lol. This item is on my Style Craving list and I need in nude, black, red and yellow of course! I tried these on at Nordie’s and they are even more gorgeous in person. I would highly suggest to add this gorgeous shoe to your closet!

August 5, 2015 1 comment

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Fun printed pants and Where the heck has the time gone?!

written by tanika Green

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When I tell you time is flying, it really is! It’s basically August!!! I can’t believe that the year is almost over. So much has transpired over the past year for me, namely, my daughter’s birth. Next month we will be celebrating her one year birthday. Emotional is not even the word to describe how I feel about it. I have put off planning her party because who wants to believe that their little baby is going to be one? I swear I JUST had her! I’ll be sharing with my lovely followers her birthday plans and party so be sure to stay tuned! Anyhoo, before a tear begins to fall from the thought of it all, I wish you a fabulous weekend!! I am so looking forward to indulging in carbs and wine! Life is sweet!!

Outfit Details: Pants- H&M (no longer available) similar here and here! Off Shoulder Top- ASOS

Shoes- Just Fab Bag- H&M (older style, but VERY similar here Rings- Sole Society here and WANT this one! Leather Bracelet- is old but very close here, Tassel bracelet and $7!!! – LoveAndreasCloset Spike Bracelet- old but love this Stella and Dot Renegade

Linking this post to these fabulous bloggers! Be sure to check them out too! Style Elixir, The Closet by Christie, Lena B. Actually, Sincerely Jenna Marie, Mix Match Fashion, Living In Color Style and Chic Street Style

July 30, 2015 3 comments

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Happy Lipstick Day featuring Five Minute Face Products!

written by tanika Green

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Monogram Necklace , x ring and zebra dish

MAC Cosmetics in Up the Amp!

Jo Malone Perfume in Peony & Blush Suede

NARS Velvette Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella,
NARS Audacious (top to bottom) in Anita, Anna and Janet

MAC Cosmetics Blush in Format

LORAC Pro To Go Palette

Too Faced Melted in Velvet, Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hr Leather in Creamy Beige, LORAC Behind The Scenes Eye Primer, ANASTASIA Beverly Hills Brow Palette, MAC blush in Format

Makeup Forever Pro Finish Powder #168, iT Cosmetics Luxe Flat Top Buffing Foundation Brush,
Too Faced Shadow Insurance, LOREAL Voluminous Original in Black, LORAC Pro Palette 2

Happy Tuesday! I am so ready for this week to come to a close. I am still recovering from the craziness that was last week click here with my little one, but she’s doing well and is back at her original daycare healthy and happy! Did you know today is National Lipstick Day? Honestly, there is a day for everything these days it seems like. But, since I love makeup, I thought I would do a beauty post today and feature my every day go to makeup pics and my favorite lippys!

When it comes to a daily look, I keep it simple and easy. I am all about a quick five minute face, especially on work days. To keep it especially easy, I absolutely adore eye palettes! I don’t have to search or dig for a lid, crease or blending color. I can just pull a palette and have easy access to pretty much any eye look I am in the mood for. For that, I simply adore the LORAC eye palettes. I always get the prettiest, blended eye look and the colors are so easily blended. I first start with a good eyeshadow base, so I’ll use either the Maybelline Color Tattoo, the LORAC eye primer or Too Faced Shadow Insurance. They help the shadows stay on longer and I honestly would not put on any eye makeup without them. Every girl loves a good mascara, I am always on the hunt for the best one. Right now I am using Loreal Voluminous mascara. I do like it, the formula is a little more wet than I like, but from my understanding it takes a little bit of time for it to dry out a little. So far, so good!

You can’t have a pretty eye look and not a flawless face! I don’t really bother with liquid foundations when I am doing a five minute face. My absolute favorite liquid foundation, however, is Makeup Forever HD foundation! It simply gives the most flawless, photo ready face. If you have not tried this foundation yet, pop over to your local Sephora and ask for a sample! Anyhow, back to what I use for my five minute face, I use Makeup Forever Pro Finish powder, I take the iT Cosmetics flat top brush and use that to apply the powder. It’s quick, easy and I love it.

The icing on the cake is simply a good lipgloss or lipstick for your look. These days, I prefer lipstick as I hate when my hair gets stuck on lips wearing gloss. My absolute favorite lipsticks are featured above. If I want a gorgeous red lip, I’ll use either the NARS Velvet Lip Pencil or the Too Faced Velvet liquid lipstick. They have a perfect matte finish and are the right shade of red for my skin tone. For a pretty mauve, pink lip, it has to be MAC’s Up The Amp lipstick!! It’s pure perfection and really any skin tone can pull it off. Last, but not least are the gorgeous, NARS Audacious lipsticks. The finish and consistency on these lipsticks are so smooth and moisturizing. My favorite shades are the Anna, Anita and Fanny. They have some other shades that I am eyeing and need to add to my collection soon 🙂

Tell me, what are some of your favorite beauty items? I am always on the hunt for great beauty products!!

See you Thursday for an outfit post!!Post is linked to Fancy Francy beauty blog!

July 29, 2015 2 comments

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Black And White Look and Daycare Update!

written by tanika Green

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Hey loves! I’m back with another post! Let me tell you, this week has been terrible for me. Remember I told you all about my little one going to a back up daycare for the week click here? Well, it was going ok until she caught hand, foot and mouth!!! Like seriously?! I CANNOT!!! Needless to say I am a devastated mommy. She’s acting completely normal and playful thankfully. But, it started Monday with her having a fever of 101. I thought maybe it was teething, she slept fine throughout the night and no fever in the morning so I didn’t worry. Well, Tuesday night my husband noticed bumps on her knees and elbows. We thought it was maybe a skin irritation that she had from crawling, so we gave her an oatmeal bath and thought she was fine. But, yesterday morning we picked her up to get ready to go and noticed it spread all over her legs and arms. I called the doctor immediately and brought her in and she confirmed that its the dreaded hand, foot and mouth.

My mommy guilt right now is at a 10!! The daycare did advise that they had a case the prior week of hand, foot and mouth, but I was trying to think positively that she wouldn’t get it. I even used essential oils as a preventative measure to ensure we took extra precaution. But, I probably should of not even admitted her into the daycare in the first place. I’ve already shed tears about it last night. But, I know that “all things work together for good to them that love God” from Romans 8:28 KJV. So I just have to believe that and know that this will pass. I am learning every day that motherhood is a complete act of selflessness and let me tell you, if I could take this from her,I surely would. So we are laying low until the sores heal and I am showering her with lots of love!! For mommies out there, how do you handle the guilt of situations like this? I broke down last night and cried at the dinner table while eating my Chili’s takeout lol. My husband looked at me like really? But, I was emotionally drained and just had to let it out. I am doing way better and just looking forward to a speedy recovery for her.

I’ll have a post for you come Sunday, so be sure to check it out. Please follow and subscribe with my other social media channels. I enjoy connecting with you!!

Photo Credit: 103 Studio

Outfit Details: Handbag- Forever 21(old) but similar here T-Shirt- Old Navy (old) similar here Ripped Shorts- Nordstrom Rack Blazer- H&M (old) similar here Shoes- Shoemint (old) similar here

This post is also linked to: Living In Color, Mix Match Fashion, Sincerely Jenna Marie, Chic Street Style, Classy Yet Trendy ! Please check out these fabulous bloggers!

July 23, 2015 0 comment

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Summer Neons and what is LIKETOKNOW.IT?!!

written by tanika Green

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I struggle with wearing bright colors in the summer. My summer wardrobe typically consist of boyfriend jeans/shorts, tees and a wedge or sandal. The most color can typically be found on my feet lol. I say each time summer rolls around that I am going to do better with my summer wardrobe and play with color a little more. Well, I think I have achieved that here, no? These shorts are the perfect length, no cheeks showing here! The top? I absolutely love these type of blouses, they are so easy to throw on and keep it moving. The shoes, yep, they’re pretty much greatness!

I am super excited to share with you that I am now a part of rewardStyle!! If you are not familiar with rewardStyle, they have a great feature for Instagram users called LiketoKnow.It With LiketoKnow.It users can sign up and shop your favorite Instagramers (namely me lol) posts and have product links sent directly to your email! All you do once you’re signed up, is “like” my post and the product links are sent directly to you! I absolutely love this service because with just a “double tap” of an image, I can shop looks from my email without having to hunt and search for where the blogger purchased the item. I know, this is dangerous for a shopaholic. But, trust me, its truly worth it!

Be sure to sign up here if you haven’t already! I’d love to know if there is anyone else out there who struggles a bit with adding color to your summer wardrobe. I LOVE the autumn season, so I will be impatiently waiting for it to roll around. The way Dallas is set up, that may not be until November 🙁

Thanks so much for stopping by and see you soon on Tuesday!!

Photo Credit: 103 Studio

Outfit Details: Blouse- EXPRESS Shorts- J. Crew Factory Shoes- Zara (appears to be sold out) but love these bow shoes! Monogram Clutch- GiGi New York Watch- Michael Kors Necklace Collar- BaubleBar Cuff- Charming Charlie( no longer available) but want this one! Ring- BaubleBar Earrings- BaubleBar

This post is also linked to: the Closet by Christie, Style Elixir, rachelthehat, PinkSole, Lena B, Actually, Fashionably Employed and Style Nudge

July 19, 2015 4 comments

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Blue Jeans, White Shirt and Nervous Mommy!

written by tanika Green

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Happy Thursday! I am so happy the weekend is approaching. Am I the only one who has the hardest time adjusting to work after vacation is over? I clearly am not but I sure do feel like it! It’s so hard for me to get motivated and moving when I return. The struggle!!

I am actually a little nervous about Friday this week. My little one’s in home daycare is closed for vacation for a week, so we are trying a back -up day care option through my employer. My mommy nerves are kicking in as this will be a little bit of an adjustment for my little one. She’ll be seeing new faces and in a new environment. She already has separation anxiety when it comes to me and not too keen on strangers. I did stop by this week to get a tour of the facility and it looks great. But, I am still nervous about how this change will affect her. I worry about her all the time, even when nothing is really wrong. I never thought that I would worry and pray over my baby as much as I do now. The world we live in is getting wiser and weaker as my mother would say. And the longer I am living, the more I see that is the case. But, what can you do but pray that you make good decisions and go with your gut right?! Keep me in your thoughts and prayers about this one please!

I hope you like this look. I love casual, but pulled together looks like this. Whats more simple then a white shirt, jeans and those too cute wedge mules?! They are actually VERY comfortable believe it or not and I absolutely love them. The purse is an oldie from JustFab from a few years ago and still looks great today. I pulled some dupes that I love that are affordable and just as cute as this one. See you soon on Sunday for another outfit post!

Outfit Details: White Shirt- Target Jeans- American Eagle Wedge Mules- Sam Edelman Purse- JustFab (old) Necklace, Cuff, Earrings and Ring- BaubleBar Sunglasses- Aldo Hat- Forever 21

This post has been linked to: ChicStreetStyle, Classy Yet Trendy, Living In Color Style, MixMatchFashion, Style Elixer

July 17, 2015 7 comments

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Chic in Camo’!

written by tanika Green

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Attention! This is not a baby/kid friendly outfit! Please put your white pants on and immediately leave the house before kiddy fingers can touch it lol. As a new mom, this outfit I definitely wouldnt wear hanging out with the little. She always find something to get into and wearing white pants would not be the smartest choice. So this is a look that I would put on at the VERY last minute to leave the house in and even then, thats a risk lol.

I love camo! It’s the one print I feel I can always get right when incorporating it into my wardrobe. I dress it up, dress it down and can pretty much wear it with anything! This jacket is one of my fav’s in my closet that I can always grab it and go, as well as add a bit of interest to my outfit. I love mixing neutral color palettes together and yet create an eye catching look. The camo jacket, statement bag and cognac sandals does just that! How do you feel about camo?

Outfit Details:
Camo Jacket- Old Navy (old) similar here and here White Shirt- Target (old) similar, White Jeans- H&M Shoe- JustFab (sold out in my color) but here in all black and here! Purse- Target and under $40! Bracelet- here! Ring- Sole Society

July 15, 2015 1 comment

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Style Craving Tuesday: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks!!

written by tanika Green

Hey loves! I know its been a while since my last post, but I was out on vacation last week and just returned Sunday. That and no internet at home makes for a very, MIA blogger. But, I’m back! How appropriate that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is happening right now in time for Style Craving Tuesday? Actually, if you are a Nordie’s card holder, you have Early Access and can shop now! However, for those of you who do not, its open to the public starting July 17th-August 2nd. So get ready!

I have selected a few of my top picks from this sale. Now to be honest, sales like these are a bit overwhelming to me. I’m sure some of you can relate. You feel that you don’t want to miss out on great deals, but who wants to go through so many items to find what you like. Take a tip from me: I know that I love shoes and handbags, so I start there and work my way to accessories and makeup items. This to me makes it easier to narrow down my selection. I almost, always have to look at coats and jackets too because I love them for fall so I include that in my search and I’m done! Hopefully, my picks will help make this a lot more easier and fun for you. If I were you, I would grab the boots and the MAC makeup kits now as the deals are amazing! What are your favorite picks from the sale? Have you already purchased a few things?

Check back with me on Thursday for an outfit post!

July 14, 2015 0 comment

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Style Craving Tuesday: Beach Accessories

written by tanika Green

Style Craving Tuesday: Beach Accessories by alwayzzfashionablylate featuring a black panama hat

Happy Tuesday! Today’s style craving is all about beach accessories. I have a beach vacay coming up to Florida and excited is not even the word. I am dreaming of relaxing with a cold drink in my hand, sand under my feet and a good read! Here are a few things I must have on hand to make my trip chic and stylish! I hope you enjoy and see you soon for an outfit post!!!