The Blended Blog Asks - All About Love❤️

I guess before I get to the biggest part of today's post, I should ask you if your team won yesterday? Maybe you were like me and didn't have a team. For me the best part of the Super Bowl is usually the half time show. I saw this show up on a few friends Facebook and Instagram over the weekend and loved it. Justin never disappoints. (but I was like, "Justin, why'd you buzz your head?"😭)

It's the first Monday of the month and that means it's time for The Blended Blog Asks. Here are the questions for this month.

1. Kisses or Hugs?

I think I'd definitely say HUGS. You can hug (most) anyone, but I don't think the same rules apply to kissing.

2. Candy or Flowers?

Flowers have less calories, but I sure love me some chocolate. One of my families favorite Valentine treats are Oreo Truffles. You can find out how I make them here. 

3. Baking or Cooking?

I like to bake and cook, but if you're baking then there's most likely a bowl to lick and I'm all about that.

 

4. Do you remember your first kiss?

Well of course. But a good southern girl doesn't kiss and tell.

5. Favorite color of Roses?

I'm really not a fan of roses but if I have to pick it would be pink or white.

6. Conversation Hearts, yes or no?

Only for decoration.

7. Do you leave love notes? 

Sometimes when I'm going out of town I'll leave a note for Kent to find and I use to hide them in his luggage occasionally when he would travel for business.

8. Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day?

Some years I do more than other, but this year was a minimal year as far as decorating for Valentine's Day. Just a touch here and there.

I like to make these sweet little bunting/banners for the different holidays. They add a simple touch for seasonal decorating and make a fun little gift for friends. You can see how I make them here.

9. Red or Pink?

Pink

If you follow me on Instagram then you might have seen this sweater the other day. It's the perfect cross of pink and red, more of raspberry. It's nice and soft and and I love the cut of the bottom and 

v-neck. The website says it runs big so I sized down, but I think I'd prefer it in my regular size (small). These tan mules are a great deal from Target. They are a great dupe for a more expensive pair I've seen.

10. Milk, White or Dark Chocolate?

Oh, definitely DARK.

11.  Do you believe in love at first sight?

As much as I hate to say it, no. I do however believe in infatuation at first sight.😉

12. Do you give Humorous or Serious Valentine Cards?

Humorous for sure. I think that's because Kent would likely throw up if I gave him a serious Valentine. That's just not who he is or how he rolls.

13. Favorite Chick Flick or Romantic Movie?

Is there a difference? LOL 

For the most part I only like romantic chick flicks. Some of my favs are:

The Wedding Date and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

14. Stay In or Go Out?

We typically stay in on Valentine's and I make a nice dinner with one of our favorite desserts, but we will go at some point around Valentine's Day for a special night out. 

So there are your answers for this month. What are your feeling about Valentine's Day? Do you LOOOOVE it?😂

Hope you have the best Monday and your week gets off to a great start!

                

Friday Favorites #93

Hey y'all and Happy Friday and Happy Groundhog Day! Best I can tell that silly groundhog saw his shadow. Doesn't he know we're all ready for spring, not 6 more weeks of winter? Booooo!

I sat down as soon as dinner was over last night to get started on my post for today because that's how I roll. Waiting to the last minute, you know. I decided to call Katie for a few minutes and that turned into a marathon 2+ hour FaceTime session. (read: therapy for a goofy boy)

Well you know I'm going to talk to this girl anytime and for as long as she wants so that meant Friday Favorites got pushed to the side.

So what am I going to share? How about an outfit roundup from the week.

similar sweater / jeans / similar jacket, option / flats 

This outfit embodies some of my most favorite and most frequently worn closet staples. I have this sweater in two colors and love them equally. It's no longer available, but this one is a very similar style and feel. These jeans are the latest addition to my ever growing denim collection and have temporarily demoted my Rockstars. GASP! Yep, that means they must be good. Good and stretchy that is, with just the perfect amount of distressing. And if you'll notice, my beloved leopard flats managed to make an appearance almost every day this week. 

striped tee / same maker jeans / similar jacket / Converse / necklace 

I was apparently feeling super casual this week, which I'm noticing is a trend for me lately and kinda new. I gotta' say, I'm not hatin' it. My Converse seem to be making a run (hahaha...I'm cracking myself up) for moving to the front of the shoe rotation. For some shoes I really wasn't sure about, they've proven themselves worthy of a place in my closet. You know a striped tee is a closet must, and I've really been loving this lighter wash pair of jeans too. These are Vigoss which is another brand I really love. Nice and stretchy without the baggy bottom. I wish I'd shared this jacket with y'all back in the fall when I got it because #itsthatgood. So soft and warm. Feels like a sweatshirt, but looks like a really cute Moto jacket. 

Alright friends, if you have a Loft outlet near you then you're going to want to get over there and look for this top. (or one similar) You know I'm always yammering on about my love for the Lou & Grey line in LOFT. Well, the Loft Outlet has there own version called Loft Lounge and I swear it's the same material. I wish they had an online store I could link to. I have this same sweatshirt/tunic in 3 colors. One actually is Lou & Grey and the other two are from the outlet. I love every single thing about them. The v-neck, tunic length, side slits, cozy material, a little dressier than a regular sweatshirt. I'm telling you they are darn near perfect. And yes, I'm wearing the same jeans and my flats A-GAIN!

cowl tunic / leggings / similar sweater / flats / necklace / earrings 

 And yesterday my "new uniform" made another appearance for bible study. If you missed mine and Kellyann's collaboration on Wednesday, you can see it here. Honestly, I wouldn't have been any more comfortable if I'd just worn my pj's to class. My sweet ladies were so kind and said they thought my hair was cute up. I told them it was called "being in a rush". 

So there you have it. A quick look at my style this week. Are you game day ready? Do you even care? We don't really have a dog in this fight, but we're going to a Super Bowl party none the less. #anyexcusetoeatpartyfood

Happy Friday friends! I'm hoping by sometime next week I'll be able to debut my new blog design. Eeekkkk!

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One Tunic Two Ways

What do you get when you team up two blonde's, on two different coasts, who both love to shop? 

One Tunic Two Ways

When Kellyann and I realized we'd bought the same Cowl neck tunic from Loft during one of their most recent sales, we immediately knew we had to do a collaboration. I have several cowl necks. The weird thing about them is I feel so 1990 when I wear one that I tend to shy away from them, but then when I put one on they are just so flattering there's no denying them.

What's better than seeing a piece styled one way? Seeing it styled two different ways. Isn't that one of our favorite things about blogs? Getting new ideas from each other. It's so easy to fall into the rut of wearing something the same way on repeat and not making the most of the items in our closets. More and more I see and read that we're trying to shop our own closets. Can I get an Amen!

TUNIC / LEGGINGS / SIMILAR VEST / SHOES / NECKLACE

If I've said it once, I've said it at least a dozen times that I love the Lou & Grey line carried by Loft. If you look in my closet, you'll find quite a few of these pieces. They are like wearing a baby blanket. So soft, so cozy, so wonderful, you'll want to wear it everyday. I'm having a hard time not reaching for this constantly. It comes in a stripe and olive (that I'm afraid is sold out) and I'm doing all I can not to hit "add to cart". This top is such a great weight and can easily be layered under a vest or jacket.

I paired my tunic with a pair of Lou & Grey leggings that are a bargain for less than $25. There's a good chance this will be my new travel uniform. I don't know about you, but when I'm traveling I want to be as comfortable as possible but still look cute.

My leopard flats and favorite pink Kendra Scott pendant  were the perfect accessories for making this just a little dressier, but I could have just as easily worn my black Nike's with it for the ever popular athleisure look. Yes, these flats are a little on the pricey side, but I'm telling you I wear them all.the.time. If you've been thinking about getting them, JUST DO IT! I promise, you won't regret it.

So there you go friends. Some of my most loved pieces all paired together for the perfect outfit. Kellyann took a totally different approach and paired hers with pink pants and open toe booties for a super cute look and you just know you could throw on some distressed jeans and a pair of converse or your favorite booties for yet another fun look. The possibilities are endless, so get in there and shop that closet, but first order this tunic.😉 For size reference, I'm wearing the XS. Lou & Grey tends to run a little big.

Head on over to This Blonde's Shopping Bag and see what Kellyann has to say. You won't be sorry. She has the best since of style and finding ways to wear things multiple ways. I've even sent her a picture of something I was considering buying and asked her opinion. It's just crazy to have some of the sweetest friends I've never met. Kellyann and I have so much fun sharing our love of clothing, our families and Halo Top ice cream. #twopeasinapod 

Happy Wednesday friends!

       

           

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Loft Try On Session

Happy Monday friends! Welcome to the last week in January and it's not even a full week. Bring on the month of LOVE. 

I went to the mall last week and popped in Loft to try on a few things. They are really killing it with not only sales here of late, but lots of cute things to tempt you. If you see something you like throw it in your cart and use the code MYSTERY for 50% off. 

I also want to tell you about these jeans I'm wearing. Honestly, I'm wearing them most days. I ordered them from Nordstrom Rack and they're sold out but here's a very similar pair by the same maker. They are BlankNYC and have the most wonderful stretch and don't bag out. Talk about comfortable. The waistband reminds me of the Wit and Wisdom Absolution Stretch jeans waistband. Anyway, I love these and the last week my Rockstars are feeling a little neglected. Don't worry, I'll be back for them though.

Have you already got something cute in mind to wear on Valentine's Day? I thought this sweater would be perfect. I know a lot of people don't like stripes, but I love stripes and just look at the darling cuffs with button trim. I think my arms a little on the short side, so it doesn't fit me quite as well as it would most of you girls.

sweater /  jeans / flats

I love a bright, sunny color and this one is definitely that. The perfect transition sweater with trendy  bell sleeves and a boatneck. I find a boatneck to be much more flattering than a round or crew neck. The contrast rib trim on the cuffs, top and shoulders make give it more personality. It's a boxier fit, but these days I don't seem to mind that. Give me all the room to breath😉

sweater / jeans / flats

I guess you've probably figured out by now that I am a lover of cozy sweaters, heck, I'm a lover of all things cozy. I feel like everyone needs a good neutral sweater in their wardrobe and this one could be just that. A really soft knit, with a ballet/boatneck and side slits for easy hanging and movement and fun stitching on the shoulders.

 sweater / jeans / flats

Well I almost didn't try this one on, and wouldn't you know it was my favorite. I should have known it being Lou & Grey I'd fall hard. In case you haven't noticed the blouson sleeves are trending and this sweater has them along with stripes, cute trim and a touch of cashmere in it to make it super soft. 

I can't find this one on the website, but I'm sure I will eventually. It would be really cute with a long sleeve tee under it. It was really soft. Edit: Found it!!! HERE

cape/poncho / jeans / flats

I've been loving all the capes/poncho's I keep seeing on others so I decided to give one a try. I'm not sure, but I don't think it's the best look for me. Maybe I'm too short? Anyway, this is cute and and would be a great travel piece or grabbing for a wrap in the movies or restaurant. 

top / jeans / flats

The pictures don't do this little top justice. It was so much cuter in person. The material is the perfect weight and the shirt tail hem would look so cute with white jeans. 

sweater / jeans / flats

Do you LOVE this sweater? I know, I know, I'm so cheesy. I of course had to laugh Friday when I read my blogging sisters blog and she was wearing this sweater. (which I love styled over a shirt) I don't know why we don't just order two of everything. Even though this says LOVE, you aren't tied to just wearing it for Valentine's Day, even though it's perfect for that

 sweater / skirt

 Thought this skirt was so cute back in the fall when it came out and I still do. I grabbed it to pair with this sweater and it made for a cute little outfit. Add some tights and boots or flats and you're good to go.

sweater / skirt

I love the idea of skirts, but they don't work great on me due to being so short waisted. This skirt is darling though. It's really hard to tell in the picture but the background is a really pretty gray and I would have loved to put an olive sweater with it, but they didn't have my size. Coral would also be super cute with it.

Now for the most depressing news. I got an email Saturday that our Loft is closing. WHAT??? Say it isn't so. The next closest one is about 30 minutes away. It's doable, but definitely not as convenient.

I'm totally bummed, but I guess if that's the worst thing to happen to me over the weekend, then I did alright. 😉

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I've also got some exciting news! I finally pulled the trigger and I'm getting a face lift for the blog and also migrating over from Blogger to Word Press. I hear WP allows for more options in design and overall use. I'm a little nervous about having to learn a new platform, but I up for the challenge.

Here's to a great week friends!