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5 Steps to Making Fitness a Priority in Your Life

5 Steps to Making Fitness a Priority in Your Life

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This past month after stepping down from managing full time at Buckle to working part time, I decided to make more of a focus on my fitness. For the longest time I was not happy with how my body was. Last year after loosing all my baby weight and getting back to where I was before the baby I put fitness on the back burner. For a whole year I did not go to the gym, rather did at home work outs when I could. I was constantly busy with juggling being a mom and growing my business with blogging, I didn’t have time to eat right or go to the gym. I started to loose my muscles and my curves. It wasn’t until I could no longer fit into adult sizes that I started to realize how small I had gotten. Shopping isn’t fun when you have to shop in the kid section. Finally I knew I had to make a change.

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Platforms and Pleathers

platform heels and pleather leggings

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Hey guys, hope everyone had a great weekend. Unfortunately the rain cancelled some of our outdoor plans this weekend, but it gave us an excuse to stay in with family and watch football all day. Currently I have been obsessed with pleather leggings and platform heels, and lucky for me as a mom on a budget I found some for under $50. In fact these pleather leggings are on sale for $10! For a momma on the go and living in this Texas heat, this is one  pair of leggings that won’t restrict you. It is the perfect light weight leggings that will make you feel sexy this fall. Check out this full outfit and how I paired it up with these fun platform heels.

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The Perfect Oversize sweater

The Perfect Oversize sweater

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Guys my heart has been heavy lately with all that is going on with on the news. As a blogger I feel God has given me my voice needs to be used to help those who cannot speak for themselves. Whether you agree or disagree with all the things that have been happening lately I hope we can all agree we need change. I pray that every one of us has the strength to stand up for what is right even when no one is looking, or listening. That we use the gifts God has given us to help those less fortunate. I pray as we come closer to elections that our country can come together and not be divided. I pray for peace. With all that being said I hope to inspire every one of you to be the difference the world needs today.

Now off of my soap box and back to what ya’ll all came here to read, the perfect oversized sweater for fall. Check out this look below and how I styled it with my favorite flare jeans!

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How to Dress Up The Camo Jacket

How to Dress Up The Camo Jacket

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Happy Monday! Hope you guys had a great weekend! Today I want to talk about one of my favorite trends for fall: camo. If there is one thing about being a Texas girl in the fall is that camo is always in. However this year it is actually making a fashion statement world-wide and is one of the hottest trends for fall. The olive patterns compliment any skin color. When I saw this camo jacket from Buckle (sorry it is already sold out, but linked similar styles below), I knew I had to have it. Not only is it a fun fashion statement, but it is also a great lightweight jacket you can dress up or dress down for the fall. Here is a fashionable way to dress up this camo jacket for a fun look for fall. Continue reading “How to Dress Up The Camo Jacket”

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Friday Favorites: Lace-up tops

Friday Favorites: Lace-up tops

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Happy Friday everyone! Gosh what a week! I stayed up venting on my Snapchat (view story there) about something that has been heavy on my heart lately. I try to be open minded and positive in my blog, but I also know when I need to stand up for something and use my blog and my voice to help this world be a better place. I will always try to be candid and transparent to all my readers so you can get to know me for me. And to all my loyal readers thank you for your continued love and support. Now back to the subject and to sharing one of my Friday Favorites with you, lace-up tops and why you need them for fall! Continue reading “Friday Favorites: Lace-up tops”

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OTK Suede Boots for Under $50

OTK Suede Boots + Why You Need Them

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Lately I have been obsessed with over the knee boots, especially for fall! I love how they  make your legs longer. I wore this dress in this summer post and I love how it transitions into the fall with these fun suede over the knee boots. You don’t need to spend a fortune when it comes to over the knee boots. Check out my top picks for the best OTK suede boots for under $50 that you will want for fall!

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7 NYFW Designers Who Are Rocking the Runway

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Last Wednesday was the kick off for New York Fashion Week in New York City.  It is one of the most talked about weeks in New York City and what every fashion blogger looks forward for inspiration for next year’s style. This year I was really blown away from the non household name designers we don’t hear of or see much of down here in Texas. I loved the silky silhouettes, the lace and ruffle details, and gorgeous waist line details I saw in this week’s shows. Here are seven of my favorite collections from this past week’s shows. These designers are rocking this year’s New York Fashion show!
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How to Make a Game Day Dress in 5 Minutes + $500 #Downsetsparkle Giveaway

Thank you Brian Gavin Diamonds  for sponsoring this post.  As always all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. Thank you for supporting those who support this blog.

How to Make a Game Day Dress in 5 Minutes

Football season is the biggest season in Texas, next to summer of course. And with the kick off of our very own University of Houston Cougars beating Oklahoma this past weekend, this season is off to a great start.  As a Houston Cougar alumni, and sorority girl at heart, game day fashion is a must. And I’ve learned a thing or two during my college sorority days about making inexpensive DIY Game Day dresses for a fun and affordable option to wear at football games. Check out my DIY dress below and how I accessorize it with these gorgeous rose gold pieces from Brian Gavin Diamonds. Stay tuned for the $500 giveaway below!

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Office Inspiration: 6 Tips to a Chic Workspace with Francesca’s

Thank you Francesca’s  for sponsoring this post.  As always all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. Thank you for supporting those who support this blog.

Office Inspiration: 6 Tips to a Chic Workspace with Francesca's by Houston blogger Dawn P. Darnell

Every girl dreams of having their own personal workspace they can call their own, and as a mom I love having a place I can escape from the hustle and bustle of mom life, where I can focus on my blog with zero interruption. At my house it’s my Girl Boss cave, meaning no boys allowed, unless of course there is hugs and kisses involved or room service to refill my coffee cup. So late at night it is usually just me and Sasha (my cat) getting work done while the boys are asleep.  If you follow me on  Snapchat my office has been a work in progress. But this month I’m so excited to team up with Francesca’s and share some office inspiration to revamp my work space from drab to fab with these 6 simple tips to making your home office look CHIC!

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Flashback Friday: Mock Necks and Mini Skirts

Mock Necks and Mini Skirts

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Hey guys, sorry I have been a little M.IA. this week. It’s been a busy week with Jayden starting his first week of MDO, and I have been busy working on two major collaborations coming up next week. If you are following my Snapchat you might have gotten a sneak peak into my office collaboration. Stay tuned for my office space reveal next week. But back to a little flash back Friday. Last week little man, and I attended my blogger babe, Style the Girl’,s first blogger event with Wink By Erika at the Bevello. It was a fun and very sweet and stylish event. We had so much fun mingling with other Houston Bloggers, and the sweets were amazing! Jayden and I could’t get enough! For the event I wore this fall inspired outfit with my favorite thigh high boots which I also wore in this previous post, and this adorable corduroy mini skirt I bought for less than $10! Check out my full outfit details below: Continue reading “Flashback Friday: Mock Necks and Mini Skirts”

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