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Look of the Day: 1 Shirt 2 Ways

March 30, 2019

*Thank you to LOFT for sponsoring today’s post. As always all opinions are my own.

Friends! You KNOW I love a good graphic tee! Today I thought it would be so fun to show you what I would do with one in a dressy outfit and also more casually styled. The shades of green are a fun way to be on trend, but also the pieces are versatile. I have featured LOFT in previous Look of the Day posts not only because I love the fit, but because of the sizing availability. The size ranges are Petite to Plus, which makes it all more appealing to me to help women of all sizes feel great about about their outfit.

The Outfits: First this cactus tee— could it be any cuter?! I love in the dressier version with the wide leg pants to knot it, adds JUST enough sass. I thought the wide leg pants are a fun way to change things from my denim, but also not a skirt- they are super comfortable and flattering! The denim jacket with the stripe pants is a perfect fit, I sized down to a M for a more fitted look. The utility Jacket is the SOFTEST material and is on trend, can be worn with all your spring looks! Both looks here I would wear to a school function, lunch with the girls or a Saturday with the Hubs!

I hope you enjoyed today’s post, and as always, I can’t wait to see how you style it! 😉

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Updated SkinCare Routine

March 17, 2019

I recently shared on Instagram Stories the changes that I have made to my skincare routine. I have been using ZO by Obagi for about 6 weeks now and I can really see a difference in my skin. I have STRUGGLED with my skin breakouts and acne scarring for a LONG time, and with the combination of getting Dermalfusion facials I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! The products that I use are based off a skincare consultation so that I could have the best treatment and outcome possible at Vitality Natural Wellness.

I am going to list out here exactly what I use so that in case you have the same struggles you can pick up the same or make an appointment to get your skin evaluated for hopefully the same results! Hope this post and the accompanied videos are helpful! This will be saved to my highlights area on my Instagram Profile if you need to refer back to this as well!

All Products are Available to Purchase online at Vitality Health and Wellness.

Nighttime Routine

Remove makeup first (I use Cetaphil to assist)
ZO Exfoliating Cleanser:I use this on my face and neck.
ZO Dual Action Scrub: 2-3x per week less at the beginning. This helps with dry skin removal and is one of the best exfoliators I have used.
ZO Oil Control Pads: These have worked WONDERS on my hormonal acne.
ZO Instant Pore Refiner: Reduces the size and look of pores.
ZO Brightener and Retinol: I use the .5% Retinol
ZO Hyrdrafirm Eye Brightening Repair Cream: I use the smallest amount ( like the size of a grain of rice) for each eye morning and night.

Daytime Routine

ZO Exfoliating Cleanser:I use this on my face and neck.
ZO Dual Action Scrub: 2-3x per week less at the beginning. This helps with dry skin removal and is one of the best exfoliators I have used.
ZO Oil Control Pads: These have worked WONDERS on my hormonal acne.
ZO Instant Pore Refiner: Reduces the size and look of pores.
ZO Power Defense: Reduces the look of fine lines with antioxidants.
ZO Sunscreen and Primer: 30 SPF and and a primer in one
ZO Hyrdrafirm Eye Brightening Repair Cream: I use the smallest amount ( like the size of a grain of rice) for each eye morning and night.

Holiday Gift Guide with LULULEMON

December 11, 2018

HI Friends! I have something so so amazing and special for you today! I have a new (and HUGE) gift guide, that truly was so much fun creating! I have partnered with Lululemon to bring you a fun AND coordinated (Of course) Men’s and Women’s Gift Guide! I styled 8 looks here, 4 on me and 4 on Jeff. I have NEVER had so many looks in one post before! These looks are complete with accessories, holiday exclusive styles and are all ready to shop!

My Brunch buddy here is Jeff, he is a trainer and General Manager at Orangetheory Fitness — Bexley/Dublin Avery/Toledo and Perrysburg locations. Recently just engaged to my Beautiful Gal Pal Rachel, has the sweetest pups ever and LOVES those Denver Broncos.

What I love so much about this collection of styled looks is their ability to go to the gym and be ready for brunch at the same time. These looks have many pieces whose original usage is made for workout, but using them in a lifestyle setting makes them perfectly versatile and giftable.

This LookBook is made for you to shop for yourself, or send right on over to your significant other! If you prefer to shop in store, rest assured the educators will take care of you! Just show them a photo of something we have on! I truly appreciate you taking the time to check out our looks and would LOVE to know, what’s on your list?

-Sarah

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Jeff’s Look

Sarah’s Look

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Jeff’s Look

Sarah’s Look

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Jeff’s Look

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Sarah’s Look

Photography By Natasha Anne Photography

SPECIAL THANKS

LULULEMON at Polaris and ALL our friends (Eva and Megan) at the store for making this experience fun and totally amazing!

Jeff Yates for lending us his muscles and male modeling skills.

LOFT Try On Session Pt.1

February 23, 2018

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Top is a L- could have done a M

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Top is L (TTS)/Jacket is L (TTS)/ Pants are 12

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Pants run small in sz 12/ Sweater is L /Jacket is L

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Top is L /Pants are 12

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Target Spring Try On Session

February 23, 2018

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THE LIST: 4 Wardrobe Essentials

February 18, 2018

The LBD paired with booties and a cardigan are a great cute and casual look.

When it comes to building your closet, just like anything we need to work on the foundation. If you are looking at a closet re-vamp, its important to consider what you already own- but also If you have the basic building blocks of a timeless closet.Now there are many items that we can debate upon that are closet must -haves. But in compiling this list, these items need to make the cut on a few levels. These items need to stand the test of time, including being able to be worn in any season, and can be dressed up or down.

THE LIST:
1. Plain White Tee
2. LBD (little black dress)
3. Dark Wash Skinny Denim
4. Denim Jacket

I grabbed my Workwear LBD, paired with flats and a perfect cut denim jacket– This makes for a great Happy Hour transition outfit!

No, this is not the exciting new trendy statement jacket (that I currently lust over), but these are items that will build the foundations of your closet.

Click on the Wardrobe Basics tab, for all my favorites on how to build your closet.

I love hearing from you! I would love to see how you style it!

As always, I am here to help, if you need a more extensive closet overhaul, consider me for your Personal Styling needs.

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I styled my plain white tee for my typical Mom Duties, but this shirt can go anywhere!

Spring Shoe Style

January 31, 2018

Spring is coming!
Its still cold AF here in OH– and I definitely am one of the weird ones who like the cold.. But I do love the seasonal transition- and It always has me thinking of how to update my wardrobe.
With all the shoe talk lately, I thought I would get the SPRING party going with my favorite shoe picks!
My personal closet is stuffed with TOMS and booties and the almighty, Athleisure shoe :). SO i definitely have included those, but there are some new styles that I am crushing on as well… Just like the super fun espadrille and pointy toe flat.
I hope you enjoy what I have picked out,-I really do work hard at selecting what I think looks terrific at any price point.
As always, please don’t be afraid to reach out if you need a bit more help or just want to show me how you style it!

Xo,
Sarah

Oh Hey, Girl.

January 15, 2018

blog1 HI! I am so excited, happy, and scared to begin this journey of blogging and sharing tips and tricks for beauty I have learned along the way. Which, is by the way NERVE-WRACKING! My Goodness I have a hard time sharing face to face with my besties let alone just tossing things out on the internet! But, here I am! Going head first. 🙂

A little about me, my name is Sarah, I live outside Columbus, Ohio. (GO Bucks!) I have a husband and two boys, 8 and 5 and a sweet French Bulldog named Gracie. So essentially, I am the Queen of their world, and I like it just like that. 🙂

What has brought me here is a passion for all the pretty things. I have been so inspired by my friends and family here in OH to share all my how-to’s on beauty, clothing and style. I get asked all the time about how I do different things about hair and makeup and I kind of think the best way to help show you is to just blog about it.

And I tell you, I know you have a soft spot in your heart for a good sweatshirt (like me, duh). This sweatshirt is legit, me ;)… Just so, so Extra. I LIKE matching my workout clothes to my shoes. I LIKE wearing matching cozy clothes around the house. I LIKE putting cranberries in the champagne drink for a family night. I also happen to LIKE trying out new makeup ideas even when I’m just sitting around the house. It makes me feel good about what I’m bringing to the table. That’s just who I am. Being “extra” isn’t a bad thing, like, at all! I feel like it just means that you put in the effort. And actually, when I don’t put in that effort for myself, it makes me feel disappointed. The feeling that I could have tried and I just was bring too lazy. Kinda like the time you go to the grocery in some crazy outfit, no makeup- hair all crazy and you’re thinking you will never see anyone – so “who cares”. Guess what though, we ALWAYS DO. Then we feel bad about ourselves. I HATE THAT FEELING….So I guess I am going to OWN being a little Extra, so what?! And I’m definitely not saying that I ONLY mean makeup, beauty and clothes. Lord knows that is not the only thing in life! Be Extra with Kindness, we NEED that! Be Extra with being a good Wife and Mother. All these things are going to make a difference in the world.

Anyway, through my blog, I’m hoping to let my friends in on a little piece of me. The “Extra” that helps me feel like I am taking it to the next level. I hope we can all enjoy this journey together, wherever it takes us. And maybe it will inspire you to do that for yourself. I’m not saying it has to be exactly me, just be what is exactly you.

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