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Spanx Items That Look and Feel Amazing On

2021-02-25

There is nothing like an item that not only looks good but also FEELS amazing. I got some items from Spanx that do both.

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How to Wear Tulle Skirt and Love It

2021-02-14

A tulle skirt isn’t just for Carrie Bradshaw. You can wear one too. Here is how I style this whimsical skirt.

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How to Rock Yellow Regardless of Your Skin Tone

2021-01-30

Do you love the color yellow but don’t know how to wear it with your skin tone? I got some ideas on how you can rock this vibrant color.

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Flare Pants: The Jeans You Need and Will Love

2021-01-17

Flare jeans are back and I am so here for it! Here are some ways to style these jeans. Also what to look for when buying a pair. 

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How to Create Content Consistently and Still Enjoy Blogging

2021-01-11

I’ve been blogging since 2014 and it still brings me joy. I have some tips on how to create content consistently and still enjoy blogging.

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How to Find the Right Leather Jacket

2020-12-15

There are certain pieces you want to invest in like a leather jacket. Here’s what to look for to find a leather jacket you’ll love.

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Dresses You Can Wear Now and Later

2020-12-03

It is always nice when an item can be worn now and later. I rounded up three dresses that I think you can enjoy now and pull out again over the next few months.

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I Tried Fashion Nova and This is What Happened

2020-03-13

When you try a new brand you never know if you will like them. I recently checked out the Fashion Nova Curve line. These are the few styles that I am loving.

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Gym Outfits You Will Want to Wear

2020-02-22

Style Tips Gym Outfits You Will Want to Wear When you like your outfit, working out isn’t as bad. But, you don’t want to drop a ton of money on gym clothes. I got some budget friendly outfits you can wear. Having a cute outfit for the gym can giveContinue Reading

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Three Ways to Wear a Denim Jacket

2019-05-19

There are so many ways to wear a Denim Jacket. I got some help from some of my fave bloggers on how you can wear this wardrobe staple.

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Three Tips for Finding the Right Blazer

2018-09-30

A blazer has been one of those pieces that can take me from feeling sloppy to put together. I got three tips for finding the right one for you.

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Quick Self-Care Activities for When You Need a Boost

2021-02-10

Some define self-care as a luxury that includes long bubble baths. Actually, self-care can be done in little moments throughout the day. Listen to this episode: Self-Care is Everywhere I went back and forth regarding creating longer content on self-care. Sometimes it seems like everyone is mentioning self-care. Am IContinue Reading

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It’s Not Personal: How to Deal with Difficult Conversations

2021-01-29

Difficult conversations, difficult people. Everyone deals with challenging interactions. Here are some tips to get through these situations.

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Choosing Joy ✨ is hard work... 
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There was a time I really NEEDED to choose ✨ Joy...I had just ended a long term relationship. It was one of those situations that required that I change my routines and social circles. 
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First, I had to figure out a way to feel my feelings without feeling sorry for myself. Second, I needed to build a new life. I needed new energy around me. 
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So, in addition to going to counseling, I decided to do something different. Something from my bucket list. In 2006, I signed up to train for a marathon 🏃🏾‍♀️ and raise money for Leukemia. I finished the marathon, raised 3k, and met people I still talk to today. 
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And, months of training with a group & raising money shifted my focus. I filled my cup. It changed my energy to focus on something outside of myself. 
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Was it hard work to complete a marathon? Uh yeah. But so worth it. The Joy was worth it. 
How have you chosen Joy?
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My tee, high waisted jeans, & blush hat are all from @fashionnova.  Shoes are from @justfabonline.
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🇩🇴 Elegir Joy ✨ es un trabajo duro ...
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Hubo un momento en que realmente NECESITA elegir ✨ Joy ... Acababa de terminar una relación a largo plazo. Fue una de esas situaciones que requirieron que cambiara mis rutinas y círculos sociales.
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Primero, tenía que encontrar una manera de sentir mis sentimientos sin sentir lástima por mí mismo. En segundo lugar, necesitaba construir una nueva vida. Necesitaba nueva energía a mi alrededor.
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Entonces, además de ir a terapia, decidí hacer algo diferente. Algo de mi lista de deseos. En 2006, me inscribí para entrenar para un maratón 🏃🏾‍♀️ y recaudar dinero para la leucemia. Terminé el maratón, crié 3k y conocí a personas con las que todavía hablo hoy. (continúa en los comentarios)
A good blazer holds up... I’ve been pulling out A good blazer holds up...
I’ve been pulling out some of my workwear to see what I need to replace and what still works. One thing I rarely get rid of is a blazer! Unless it looks worn out, I’m still wearing it.  Check out the blog post on Livbyviv.com for my “Three Tips for Finding the Right Blazer”.
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You can see different ways I wear a blazer. Both of these blazers are from Target. These shots are from a couple years ago and still I can wear them! Go to link in Bio to read the post to get tips on finder a blazer for you!
 http://liketk.it/39Dqy #liketkit @liketoknow.it 
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🇩🇴 Un buen blazer aguanta ...
He estado sacando algo de mi ropa de trabajo para ver qué necesito reemplazar y qué sigue funcionando. ¡Una cosa de la que rara vez me deshago es de un blazer! A menos que parezca gastado, todavía lo estoy usando. Lea la publicación del blog en Livbyviv.com para conocer mis "Tres consejos para comprar el blazer adecuado".
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Puedes ver diferentes formas en que uso un blazer. Ambos blazers son de Target. ¡Estas fotos son de hace un par de años y todavía puedo usarlas!¡Vaya al enlace en Bio para leer la publicación y obtener consejos sobre cómo encontrar un blazer para usted!
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Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we Here’s to strong women.
May we know them.
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Hello March - Women’s History Month! We get to celebrate all women 🦸🏾‍♀️🦸‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏼‍♀️🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏿‍♀️ this month, including women in our lives This is a shot with one of my favorite women, my sister. Who are the women you are going to celebrate in your life?
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🇩🇴 Por las mujeres fuertes.
Que los conozcamos.
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Los criamos
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Hola, marzo: mes de la historia de la mujer. Celebramos a todas las mujeres 🦸🏾‍♀️🦸‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏼‍♀️🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏿‍♀️ este mes, incluidas las mujeres en nuestras vidas. Esta es una toma con una de mis mujeres favoritas, mi hermana. . ¿Quiénes son las mujeres que vas a celebrar en tu vida?
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When you wake up and panic that your alarm ⏰ did When you wake up and panic that your alarm ⏰ didn’t go off... then you realize it’s Saturday 😁....

True story! Woke up this morning and panicked when I notice my alarm didn’t go off! Then remembered that it was Saturday 😎 I went back to sleep 👍🏾! Has this happened to you?
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This turtleneck is from @hm and I love this ☘️ color! I’m wearing a large. This skirt is from @oldnavy and I’m wearing a 16. Both are linked in my LIKEtoKNOW.it and IG shop. Go to link in Bio! http://liketk.it/39nhD #liketkit @liketoknow.it 
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🇩🇴 Cuando te despiertas y entras en un pánico porque tu alarma ⏰ no sonó ... entonces te das cuenta de que es sábado 😁. ¡Historia verdadera! ¡Me desperté esta mañana y entré en un pánico cuando noté que mi alarma no sonó! Entonces recordó que era sábado 😎 ¡Me volví a dormir 👍🏾! ¿Te ha pasado esto?
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¡Este jersey de cuello alto es de @hm y me encanta este color ☘️! Llevo un gran. Esta falda es de @oldnavy y llevo un 16. Ambos están vinculados en mi tienda LIKEtoKNOW.it e IG. ¡Ir al enlace en Bio!
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Last Friday of February means Spring 💐is around Last Friday of February means Spring 💐is around the corner!! That means that we will be pulling out them dresses and amping up the 🌈 color!! Am I right? 
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What are you excited to wear this Spring 💐? 
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This shot is from two years ago right when Spring 💐started. The dress is from @oldnavy and purse is from @targetstyle @whowhatwearxtarget
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🇩🇴 ¡¡El último viernes de febrero significa que la primavera está a la vuelta de la esquina !! ¡¡Podemos sacar esos vestidos y aumentar el color !! !! Estoy en lo cierto?
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¿Qué te emociona usar esta primavera?
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Esta foto es de hace dos años, justo cuando comenzó la primavera. El vestido es de @oldnavy y el bolso es de @targetstyle @whowhatwearxtarget
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Stripes & Flares 🕺🏾 ... This was an unexpect Stripes & Flares 🕺🏾 ...
This was an unexpected combo i threw together on the weekend. Giving a little 70s ⚡️ vibe. This striped top is actually a bodysuit 😮 which I love!
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My bodysuit is from @bananarepublic I’m wearing an xl and my flares are from @ymijeans sneakers are @targetstyle linked these items and similar in my LIKEtoKNOW.it and IG shop.
 http://liketk.it/399w2 #liketkit @liketoknow.it 
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🇩🇴 Una blusa de rayas y un par de jeans de campana 🕺🏾 ... Este fue un combo inesperado para el fin de semana. Dando un poco de ambiente de los 70 ⚡️. 
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Esta blusa a rayas es en realidad una blusa tipo bodysuit, ¡que me encanta! Mi blousa es de @bananarepublic. Llevo un xl y mis jeans de campana son de @ymijeans. Las zapatillas de deporte son de @targetstyle vinculadas a estos artículos y similares en mi tienda LIKEtoKNOW.it e IG.
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Go ahead and _____ Wear it 👗 Post it ✍🏾 C Go ahead and _____ 
Wear it 👗
Post it ✍🏾
Create it 🖼 
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It was hard to ignore what others thought when I started blogging. But once I did that, I started having more FUN. And, I realized NO ONE was that concerned with what I did anyway 🤷🏾‍♀️ 😂. So go ahead and do what you have been hesitant to do 💁🏾‍♀️ Your future self will thank you! 
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🇩🇴 Siga adelante y _____
Úselo 👗
Publícalo ✍🏾
Créalo 🖼
Sea 🙋🏾‍♀️
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Fue difícil ignorar lo que otros pensaban cuando comencé a escribir en un blog. Pero una vez que hice eso, comencé a divertirme más. Y, me di cuenta de que nadie estaba tan preocupado por lo que hice de todos modos 🤷🏾‍♀️ 😂. Así que adelante, haz lo que has dudado en hacer 💁🏾‍♀️ ¡Te lo agradecerás en el futuro!
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A weekend well spent to me means I got to fill my A weekend well spent to me means I got to fill my cup! This is what that means to me: 
1️⃣Spending time with my family 🧔🏻👦🏻👩🏽‍🦱👩🏾‍🦱 + more 
2️⃣ Laughing 🤣, laughing A LOT
3️⃣ Getting some coffee ☕️. I had that pistachio drink from Starbucks (thanks @milada.vardiani for recommending it 😉) 
4️⃣ Getting time to return items (doesn’t retuning items bug? 😏)
5️⃣ Doing some laundry 🧺, folding it AND putting it away 👊🏾🏆 - you know that is an accomplishment!!
The only thing missing was going to Trader Joe’s
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What does a weekend well spent mean to you? 
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This top is from @hm but not online yet! Jeans are @oldnavy & belt @asos. Linked these and similar items in my LIKEtoKNOW.it & IG shop. Go to link in Bio.  http://liketk.it/38Vhb #liketkit @liketoknow.it 
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🇩🇴 ¡Un fin de semana bien aprovechado significa que llené mi taza! Esto es lo que eso significa para mí:
1️⃣ Pasar tiempo con mi familia 🧔🏻👦🏻👩🏽‍🦱👩🏾‍🦱 + más
2️⃣ Riendo 🤣, riendo MUCHO
3️⃣ Tomando un café ☕️. Tomé esa bebida de pistacho de Starbucks (gracias @milada.vardiani por recomendarla 😉)
4️⃣ Obtener tiempo para devolver los artículos (¿no es un error volver a ajustar los artículos? 😏)
5️⃣ Lavar un poco de ropa 🧺, doblarla y guardarla 👊🏾🏆 - ¡sabes que eso es un logro!
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Lo único que faltaba era ir a Trader Joe's
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¿Qué significa para ti un fin de semana bien aprovechado?
¡Este top es de @hm pero aún no está en línea! Los jeans son @oldnavy y cinturón @asos. Vinculó estos y artículos similares en mi tienda LIKEtoKNOW.it & IG. Vaya al enlace en Bio.
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