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Favorite swimsuit bottoms– I found a pair of black swimsuit bottoms last year that I love so much! I wanted to post them last year, but I ask you- how does one do a post about a black swimsuit bottom without donning a black swimsuit bottom and posting it on the internet? Ha! Anyway, these swimsuit bottoms aren’t too skimpy, they cover my butt, and they don’t dig into my skin! Now you know why I love them so much. These black swimsuit bottoms have opened up a whole new world for me! You may ask why??? Well…

Statement swimsuit top- It’s much easier for me to find one part to a swimsuit than it is to find an entire swimsuit. The top may fit but the bottom doesn’t, and the bottom fits but the top doesn’t. Since I found this black swimsuit bottom, I have so many more swimsuit options. My new favorite swimsuit top is is a gigantic ruffle. Instead of going out and buying a new swimsuit this season, I decided to spend my money on one big statement bikini top (steal version here). So far, it’s worked out very well for me. I wore it on a beach vacation with my husband, and I received so many compliments! I also bought a cute top from Old Navy. I could even look for a really cute tank or rash guard for a one-piece option!

Sarong– Speaking of these statement bikini tops, it can be difficult to find a cover up that works with all the different options out there. That’s why I’m back in love with sarongs! You can tie them around your waist as a skirt or tie it behind your neck as dress. You can find them in varying colors to match your swimsuits. Plus, if you end up going to a nice place for lunch or dinner while still in your swimsuit, bring a white linen shirt to tuck into your sarong for a very chic look. I plan to do this a lot this summer when we go to the beach!

Animal print– Animal print on swim wear, cover ups, dresses, and tank tops! Animal print is making a big wave in spring/summer apparel, and I love it! I was working with a client recently, and I realized one really great way to update your white jean outfits is to pair them with animal print. And after thinking about it, now I know why! I just bought this tee and this swimsuit top.

Bandana– I’m always looking for ways to update my look for a season without buying a whole bunch of new clothes, which is why I’m loving bandanas/small scarves. You can wear it as a necklace with your jeans and t-shirt look, or tie it on your purse or wrist. And the new way I can’t wait to try it is to put it in my hair, like the headbands that are so popular right now. I could even see tying it around my bun.

Madewell necklace set– Our necks don’t have to be covered, so lets celebrate! Ha! So many necklines in spring/summer outfits allow us to have fun with necklaces! I love a layered necklace, and I love a single, little necklace. This layered necklace from Madewell is great because it does the layered look for you. You can also wear any of the necklaces alone. Sometimes, I just wear the small little circle, and then sometimes for a bigger statement, I wear the larger circle. But the best part is that each necklace is adjustable, so you can wear them at whatever length looks best with your outfit/neckline.

Grey denim- Grey denim is the quickest way to give a new life to your tops from previous years. Tired of wearing that top with your favorite white or blue jeans? Try pairing it with grey. It changes the whole look! Here are my new favorite pair of grey jeans and shorts:


Soludos Platform Smoking Slipper– I feel like Soludos are the perfect shoe for spring. You know how you’re wearing outfits that are teetering somewhere between summer and fall, and it’s a little aggressive to wear flip-flops because it’s still a bit chilly in the morning or at night? That’s why Soludos are so perfect! They also make a great shoe option if you haven’t had time to paint your toenails. Plus, they are perfect for traveling- your toes are covered, and they’re easy to slide on and off. I personally like the smoking slipper version because it gives you an inch of height and feels a bit sturdier than the other options. I also really like the give of the suede ones.

YSL Babydoll Kiss and Blush– I have the hardest time getting my blush to stay on. Especially in the summer. Plus, I like my blush to look like it’s a natural tint to my cheeks. This is why I love this creamy stain that is meant for both cheeks and lips. I can carry just this bottle in my purse, and I can do a make up refresh in seconds!

Revlon 1 Step Hair Dryer– I’ve never been stopped, messaged, texted so much about a product I’ve recommended! No wonder three of my friends kept telling me about. It’s hands down the most popular product on C. Style this year. I blow dry my hair until it’s at the stage where it’s almost dry and a frizzy mess, then I pass this dryer through for the last few minutes as you would with a round brush, and viola! It looks like I payed for a blow out!

Bonus: Favorite Strapless Bra– Tis the season for strapless bras! (I just grumbled as I wrote that line- hahaha!) While I grumble just at the thought of wearing a strapless bra, I have to admit that after finding out about this bra, all those cute off the shoulder tops and dresses are a little more bearable! It’s the most comfortable and supportive strapless bra I’ve ever owned.

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GIVEAWAY ALERT! The sun’s out, so let’s celebr GIVEAWAY ALERT! The sun’s out, so let’s celebrate with a GIVEAWAY! I know I could use a little pick me up this Monday morning! How darling is this new top by @emiliacollection.insta?! I love the feminine ruffles and handmade details. Whether you pair it with denim for a casual look or with a colorful skirt  for a dressier look, this top will make your outfit! I’m so excited to be teaming up with @emiliacollection.insta for a GIVEAWAY!  To celebrate YOU (our followers), we are giving away a top of your choice to TWO lucky winners!! To enter: 1) follow @emiliacollection.insta 2) follow me @cstyleblog and 3) leave a comment 4) for extra entries, tag a friend(s) as a comment. Each comment counts as an entry! We'll announce the winner on Thursday night!
You see the brown spots on the hydrangeas in this You see the brown spots on the hydrangeas in this picture? It's kinda embarrassing to admit that they’re all I could see at first when I was cutting these hydrangeas from my yard- all the ugly brown, dry spots. As I brought them inside to throw away, I saw them all in my arms and thought, “Wait, these are really pretty all together. How could I just dismiss these so quickly?” Well, it's no surprise to me why I could dismiss them so quickly being the enneagram 1/perfectionist I am, but this was such a good reminder that if I choose to see beyond all the little imperfections in my life how much richer and more beautiful my life becomes! I hope someday I won't even notice those brown spots, but I also have grown to appreciate that God gave me an eye to try and make my world  and life a better place. I just gotta keep it in check and not dismiss the whole lot of hydrangeas for the little brown spots. This is a really beautiful, loving life if I'm looking for it.
I woke up to an email from @anthropologie announci I woke up to an email from @anthropologie announcing their tag sale that starts today (an extra 30% off sale items) and noticed that this jumpsuit I purchased and have not had the chance to post was part of the sale. When I don’t feel like putting together an outfit, I gravitate towards one piece outfits- like a jumpsuit/romper or a dress, which seems to happen more and more during this time at home. Putting together two pieces to make an outfit feels like so much work these days! Plus, I look fully dressed without much effort, and you know I like that. Anyway, there are so many cute one piece options on sale! Then, I noticed that so many items I found and loved during this same shopping trip are included in the sale! The good stuff goes fast, so head to my stories for links to what else I found!  #myanthropologie #sponsored http://liketk.it/2QXVm #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKstyletip
Any baseball moms out there? ⚾️ Although it’ Any baseball moms out there? ⚾️ Although it’s hot and downright uncomfortable to be outside on metal bleachers, I love it! Do y’all feel the same? And I have missed it! To see your son and his buddies make a really great play just gets my mom heart. I actually got goosebumps last weekend after a play. I know, I am a total dork. Now, I know from experience that if you’re not prepared for the games, you can get quite uncomfortable. As you all know, I am practical to a fault. So in preparation for my next few weeks and weekends that will be spent at the ball fields, I thought I’d share on the blog and on stories today what I think are the 7 necessities to enjoy yourself despite the conditions. I hope they can be of use to you during these toasty summer days outdoors! http://liketk.it/2QUiC

#liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKspring #LTKstyletip #LTKfamily #houstonstylist #stylist #momstyle #summerstyle #warmweather #momlife #boymom #baseball #fashion #ootd #baseballmom #momstyle #styletip
For the last couple of years, finding a versatile For the last couple of years, finding a versatile cover-up has felt practically impossible. Especially since ruffles, puff sleeves, and bows are where it's at with swimsuits right now. It felt like I was trying to buy a cover-up for every swimsuit (ummm, no), which forced me to put on my thinking cap. I finally found my perfect solution!!! SCARVES (aka sarong's)! I'm calling them scarves because I love the idea of using the scarves I already have in my closet as cover ups! Or wearing the sarong you have as a scarf! Not to mention, there are so many more darling scarves out there than there are sarongs and cover ups, and in my mind, they are just waiting to be used as coverups! Plus, typically scarves are less expensive! When I saw this darling rainbow scarf, I knew that I wanted to wear it immediately with this swimsuit top.
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I’ve linked a few scarves I'm loving that I think would be great as a cover-ups. I didn't have a chance to check the measurements on all these scarves, so make sure that they're big enough! http://liketk.it/2QzmV #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKswim #LTKstyletip #stylist #houstonstylist #styletip #swim #coverup #swimcoverup #summerstyle
I have a new trick! I don't know about you, but I' I have a new trick! I don't know about you, but I'm in love with a lot of these statement swimsuit tops that are out right now. But, I am not in love with the price tag! So, I've come up with a solution! I buy the statement top, and then I buy my swimsuit bottoms from Old Navy! Their swimsuit bottoms fit well, and it's fun to be able to mix and match! In this picture, I'm wearing a designer swimsuit top with my Old Navy bottoms. And since Old Navy has so many different cuts and styles of bottoms, you can find the right fit for you and mix and match the bottoms with your favorite tops! For instance, if you have a red swimsuit top, how cute would they be with blue and white polka dot bottoms for the 4th? Or you could pair your red top with the red and white stripe bottoms. I don't think it matters much if there is a little color variation. Once the swimsuit is wet the colors change, anyway! I'm so excited about this trick, I can hardly stand it! Can you tell?! If you utilize this trick, please tag me or send me a picture. It would make my day!!!
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For sizing reference, my personal favorite are Old Navy's bikini bottoms. I wear either a small or medium depending on how I feel that day. But like I said, they have all different cuts for bottoms, so you can find the one that's right for your body type. http://liketk.it/2Qzjx #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKstyletip #LTKswim #styletip #stylist #houstonstylist #summerfashion #fashiontips #stylehacks
You gotta love it when a plan works out! I bought You gotta love it when a plan works out! I bought this top after I posted about my favorite tops for summer on the blog. I know that off the rack clothing rarely fits perfectly. I usually end up returning online orders and go on the search for that perfect top, but unfortunately, that usually comes with a high designer price tag, not to mention hours of searching. Now in COVID times, returns are more difficult, and I don't have the liberty to just go in stores to search for that perfect top. It's definitely giving me a "make it work” attitude, which is really working out well for me! For instance, this top was shown on the model with an open back that tied with a bow and a bra looking front (swipe right). I used a tack stitch on the bottom of the bra part to provide more coverage and wrapped the bow to the front so my back is covered and my front has more coverage. I paired it with my sister's (@tellittoyourneighbor) and my new favorite high-waisted denim shorts. They're a great denim short option for all shapes, and if you want more length, you can keep them unrolled. And I love how my new favorite @espacio_popupshop MAC bracelets tie it all together! Now, let's talk about how I really want to get a hot glue gun out and make a dope mirror like this one! I don't have seashells. I wonder what else I could use? Hmmmm... http://liketk.it/2Qz5I #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKstyletip #stylist #houstonstylist #diy #diyfashion #freepeople #agolde @freepeople @agolde
I love the changes I see happening in our country, I love the changes I see happening in our country, and I don't want them to end. I don't ever want to go back to the way things were. All of this progress feels so right. I feel it so deeply in my soul. I'm all in on all of this kind of LOVE. I want to be a part of the change, and I plan to do so in my own little way, but I am taking a cue from @beabridgebuilder founder @latashamorrison and pressing the pause button. I will stand in a place of awareness and humility and learn. But one thing I've realized that I've done in the past that hasn't been helpful is staying quiet for fear that, out of my ignorance, my words would offend a Black friend and that I would be corrected. (In fact, I would always say "African American" for fear that "Black" was offensive. I learned that's not the case.) My silence didn't help anyone. So, I go forward knowing that out of my ignorance, I will make mistakes and will unintentionally offend, but I won't let my fear and self preservation get in the way of trying to help. If I make a mistake, I can learn and say I'm sorry. I'm a big girl now, and I want change. If the change leads to me being humbled, I'm ok with that. I won't stay silent anymore. 
Outfit linked —> http://liketk.it/2QpL7 
Bracelets by @espacio_popupshop 
#liketkit @liketoknow.it #change #georgefloyd #listening #learning #changeisgood #wontstaysilent #speakup pic by @tellittoyourneighbor

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