3 Reasons to Go Makeup-Free

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I’m so excited to be teaming up with Aveeno and PEOPLE magazine to go make up free for today’s post. I think embracing our natural beauty is so important and such a beautiful expression of who we are. I know that sounds so cheesy, but within your natural beauty and imperfections you find individuality. I know it can be intimidating, at least for me somedays it is. I’ve caught myself being like yikes I need make up today 🙂 but I’ve found simple things like a great moisturizer make such a difference. I love this Aveeno one to help with redness so you don’t have to worry about skipping foundation because there really is nothing better for our skin and confidence then just letting your natural beauty shine. Here’s why:

I love makeup, but sometimes it can distract from (or cover up completely!) your natural features that make you unique and beautiful. Whether it’s those freckles or bare lashes, sometimes it’s those things you try to cover up that make you beautiful.
Just because you might think you look better with a face full of makeup doesn’t mean everyone agrees. Cody has always preferred when I go bare-faced, so when I do tone down my beauty routine he’s always the first to notice.
The no-makeup beauty look is everywhere right now and hands down the one look everyone can master! With the fresh face look having such a moment right now, it’s the best time to embrace your natural beauty and skip your makeup routine altogether. Being happy with who you are and letting yourself shine through is the key to confidence. Ok ok, I know it sounds cheesy and like something you would read on your local newspaper’s horoscope, but it’s true! Learn to love yourself and everyone else will too. True beauty starts within 🙂

Aveeno and PEOPLE magazine are opening the contest for everyone to enter and it’s really easy – just upload a picture of what natural beauty means to you with #PEOPLENaturalBeautyContest. The winner gets to be featured in the PEOPLE World’s Most Beautiful issue. Full details here – good luck and can’t wait to see some selfies!

XX, Christine

*Photos by Ashlee Brooke and JessaKae. In collaboration with Aveeno and PEOPLE.

xo, Christine

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12 Spring Finds < $100

I’ve always had a thing for spring (who doesn’t?!) but especially when it comes to wardrobe options. There are always so many amazing pieces from floral prints to pretty pastels that always get me right in the soft spot so I wanted to share a round up of some great budget friendly pieces. Below are some pieces every girl should update for the season (all under $100!):

Nail polish: I’m always switching up my nail polish depending on the season. A lot of times when spring hits I’m ready to pull out the bright colors but lately I’ve been drawn to the softer shades. So obsessed with this whole spring nail polish set – all 6 colors are amazing for spring!
Candles: Anyone who knows me knows I almost always have a candle burning. I can never get enough! Candles are one thing you almost have to update seasonally and this rose-scented candle is one you will definitely have lit all spring.
Sneakers: Sure I’ll never trade in my black sneakers, but the pretty pastel styles only come around once in a while so when you find a pair of Nikes in the perfect shade of mint, don’t hesitate! (Also comes in the prettiest shade of blue 🙂 Love this bright red style too.
Sun hats: Nothing says goodbye winter like a straw hat. Love this floppy style and this gorgeous blue one.

And here are a few more great spring buys under $100:

XX,

Christine

xo, Christine

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Easy Travel Beauty Routine

DETAILS: CLARISONIC MIA FIT DEVICE

We are off on another trip this week (we never say no to the beach 😉 and while traveling I like to simplify my beauty routine as much as possible. When it comes to packing, I’d rather use my luggage space for clothes and shoes (haha I am always pushing 50 lbs!!) so I scale down my makeup routine. Below are some musts for a quick, easy beach beauty routine.

Stay hydrated: Between the poolside piña coladas or morning coffee to deal with jet lag, you might think you are getting enough liquids but don’t forget the water. Staying hydrated is beauty trick #101 for flawless skin.
Clean face: The first step to a perfect beach beauty routine is a clean face. I have really sensitive skin so I love my Clarisonic. It’s so gentle but still gets that deep clean that leaves your skin smooth and radiant so you can get away with little to no makeup. The Mia FIT is the perfect size for travel so it’s a no-brainer for any getaway.
Falsies: I almost always get eyelash extensions before we head on a beach getaway. Since over half our time is spent in the water, bleeding mascara never looks good on anyone, so I go for semi permanent lashes that stay on for a couple weeks. It makes getting ready so much faster when you can skip curling your lashes and applying mascara.
Moisturize: Chalk it up to years of living in the dry Utah desert, but I can never skip moisturizer. It gives your skin that healthy, dewy glow and you can get one with a tint for extra coverage and of course SPF (love this one).
Lips: Your lips need just as much attention as your skin does, so don’t forget SPF and moisturizer for your selfie-ready beach look. I swear by this one – it is so moisturizing plus comes in lots of different pretty but subtle shades for a natural look. (Tip: Use your Clarisonic to scrub your lips at night for that extra smooth pucker 🙂
Hair: Between the beach and the pool, any effort you put into your hair might be short lived. Aside from the fail-safe messy top knot, you can’t go wrong with a pretty fishtail or half-up top knot for that easy beachy vibe. I always love to add a little texturizing spray to give it that beachy texture.

XX, Christine

* In collaboration with Clarisonic.

xo, Christine

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5 Easy Ways to Brighten Up Your Kitchen This Spring

I just got this white pitcher to match our dinner plates for party hosting.

Obsessed with these pink gold rimmed wine and champagne glasses (under $25). Perfect for gifts!

These white dinner plates pair with everything. They are so beautiful!

DETAILS: WHITE CROCHET TOP | GREY WATCH | DENIM (SIMILAR HERE)

WHITE CERAMIC DINNER PLATE | MINT SCALLOPED DINNER PLATE | PATTERNED SIDE PLATE | WHITE DINNER PLATES | GOLD SILVERWARE (SIMILIAR HERE)

PINK TALL GOLD RIMMED GLASSES | PINK WIDE GOLD RIMMED GLASSES

WHITE FRUIT BOWL | WHITE PITCHER | BLUE STRIPED SERVING TRAY

BLUE PATTERNED NAPKINS | STRIPED BLUE AND PEACH NAPKINS

CANDLES (LAVENDER SHORTBREAD AND VANILLA & FIG)

CREAM FRINGE THROW

The sun has come out the last couple weeks and I have major Spring fever! I love incorporating that bright feeling into our home with fresh pastels and bright palettes. I wanted to share 5 easy ways to spice up your kitchen for Spring:

Colorful plates: Whatever your current dishes, you can introduce some pretty pastels without having to completely replace your set. Instead, pick out a few plates in a pretty spring hue and stack them to mix textures and colors for a perfect spring place setting.
Linens: Small details are such an easy way to transition your kitchen from season to season. Kitchen towels and linen napkins are one of those details – there are so many pretty options to brighten up your kitchen for spring. Love this colorful floral option and this pretty patterned set. Also love this napkin set and this teal set patterned.
Put it on display: Some of the best spring colors are the ones from the fresh fruits or vegetables around the kitchen, so don’t hesitate to display it in a pretty bowl! It doubles as a perfect centerpiece.
Fresh flowers: I will never say no to fresh flowers around the house, and spring makes it even easier. Whether it’s from freshly picked wild flowers or a pretty bouquet from the farmers market, they are the perfect addition to any kitchen. Love these pretty glass vases and how gorgeous cool is this one?
There are so many other great details that are an excuse to bring in some extra color to your space. It seems like with wedding season and all the registries ahead there are lots of great pieces coming out right now. I love the selection at Anthropologie – they have so many cute things on their registry page I get a little carried away haha. But it works out because I always like to keep a couple gifts on hand for weddings, bridal showers, house-warming gifts, etc. Here are some of my favorites:
- You’ve probably seen them on the blog or my Instagram before, but I’m obsessed with Anthropologie’s colorful bowls. Also love this patterned set.
- Mugs make a great gift that everyone will use and love. Love this bright set and this beautiful teacup and saucer set.
- Throws are another universal gift – who doesn’t love a cozy blanket? I’m a sucker for these faux fur throws and this patterned colorful blanket. I also just got this one and I’m obsessed with it – so cozy!
- Stemmed glasses are one of those gifts that are guaranteed to be on just about every registry. I love this gold-rimmed colorful style (also here) – so chic!

I just got this throw too. It’s so soft and I love all the textures on it. This was one of my favorite pics from our shoot I love how the flowers look against the green velvet!

See a few more of the colorful details that caught my eye below.

XX, Christine

*Photos by Jessa Kae. In collaboration with Shopstyle & Anthropologie.

xo, Christine

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WHITE OUT

DETAILS: WHITE LONG SLEEVE TEE | GREY WATERFALL VEST | WHITE DISTRESSED DENIM (SIMILAR UNDER $70 HERE) | GREY SUEDE HEELS | GREY WATCH

Happy Friday guys! Just wanted to share a couple of our new ILY pieces. This grey waterfall vest was sold out but we just got more back in stock. Also just restocked this striped tee – it’s such a great staple.

I’m loving all white right now – it’s such a fresh look no matter what you are wearing! We also added a lot of great neutrals and staples recently. You can find more of the new arrivals here.

Hope you have a great weekend!!

XX,

Christine

xo, Christine

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Spring Fever

Does anyone else have spring fever? All of the new arrivals at my favorite retailers have just been making it worse ;). I just ordered some amazing neutrals that I can’t wait to wear so stay tuned!

This off-the-shoulder crop top is one of the finds I am crazy about. It’s perfect for spring to dress down with distressed white denim (love this pair) or to kick up a notch for date night with a high-waisted pencil skirt. I have these heels in brown but am kind of tempted by the black too- they are so comfortable and the heel height is the perfect balance between casual and dressy. Also obsessed with this pink saddle bag! Such a perfect color and it also comes in black.

What are some of your spring buys? See more of my favorites below.

XX,

Christine

xo, Christine

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Insta Round Up

GREY KNIT SCARF | BLACK SWEATER | DENIM | GREY SNEAKERS

A lot of you have been asking for the top knot tutorial! I promise one is on the way – We are in the middle of repainting some of our rooms so it has better lighting – so once that’s all done I’ll be back filming videos again 🙂

WEEKEND SWEATSHIRT | BLACK DENIM | BLACK BUCKET BAG | GREY SNEAKERS | SUNGLASSES

BECKAM: GREY SNEAKERS

BLUSH FUR COAT (OBSESSED!) | GREY WATCH (SIMILAR HERE)

A lot of you were asking about this coat on Instagram. I love the texture and color so much! I’ve worn it a couple times on my blog but I still get excited to wear it every time!

LEATHER MOTO JACKET (LOVE THIS ONE / ALSO LOVE THIS BUDGET FRIENDLY VERSION UNDER $100) | HOODED SWEATSHIRT | BLACK DISTRESSED DENIM (SIMILAR HERE) | BLACK BUCKET BAG (LAST SEEN IN THIS POST) | AVIATORS

GREY JOGGERS | GREEN PUFFER JACKET | BLACK NIKE HAT (SIMILAR HERE)| STRIPED LONG SLEEVE TEE | OLIVE SNEAKERS

BECKAM: BOY SWEATSHIRT | BLACK NIKES

I grew up a tomboy so I love sporty laid back looks as much as I love to be dressed up. Comfortable joggers are a staple!

RED OFF-THE-SHOULDER DRESS | NUDE PATENT HEELS | SUNGLASSES | SILVER WATCH

It’s official my packing gets worse the older I get. You think it would be the opposite and you would figure out more of what you know you need but I love to have options, I love how big this suitcase is, and this top matches it perfectly. Its really soft and comfortable for traveling 🙂

BLACK ONE PIECE MESH SWIMSUIT (UNDER $40) | SUNGLASSES | TEAL SWIM SHORTS | PALM LEAF GIRL’S SWIMSUIT

Mara loves playing Mom with B she always wants to be holding his hand and taking care of him. I love the bond between them it melts my heart. I grew up an only child and always wanted brothers and sisters so I melt seeing how close they are 🙂 You can see more of our Hawaii pics here.

RED LACE DRESS | SUEDE SANDAL WITH HEEL (SIMILAR HERE)

I don’t know if Christmas and Valentine’s Day had me under a spell of red, but I was really drawn to red the last couple weeks. I saw this dress and immediately fell in love and these shoes are so gorgeous in real life! They are actually one of my most comfortable heeled sandals too. We walked all over for dinner and my feet weren’t sore at all. The suede is super soft which helps a lot 🙂 These will 100% be a staple this spring and summer.

BLACK BIKINI TOP AND BOTTOMS | SUNGLASSES | GIRL’S SPOTTED ONE PIECE

Mara and my birthday are only 2 days apart, so we got matching leis to celebrate our birthday weekend in Hawaii. I sound like a broken record about the kids, but why are they all growing so fast!!

REVERSIBLE ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT | SUNGLASSES

Is it a sign your officially a mom when you start loving one piece swim suits 😉 Actually they have seriously made one pieces so cute! This one is definitely one of my favorites though. I love the cut outs and bright color scheme. I can’t get enough of them lately! We have another warm trip planned next week and I can’t wait to be back in swimsuit weather!

STRIPED LONG SLEEVE TEE | GREY CROSSBODY | BAG POM (MORE OPTIONS HERE) | GLADIATOR SANDALS

BURGUNDY DRESS (LOVE THIS SIMILAR NAVY DRESS AND THIS WHITE ONE) | GREY SUEDE HEELS

BECKAM: WHITE BUTTON DOWN WITH BOW TIE (SIMILAR SET HERE) | BURGUNDY HIGH TOP SNEAKERS

Mara got baptized a couple weeks ago and she was so excited for the big day! We had a family brunch before to celebrate with all her cousins. Cody has a big family there are like 20 plus grandkids so it’s always a party when we all get together 🙂 This dress I actually wore last year to Fashion Week. It is still one of my favorite dresses of all time. You can see how I styled it for Fashion Week here.

WHITE OFF-THE-SHOULDER TOP | WHITE DISTRESSED DENIM

We have so many exciting things in store for ILY this spring! This top is one of my new favorites – you can see more here.

If you missed some of the insta’s you can follow along each day here: @hellofashionblog. Thanks so much for being a part of the fam! XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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Shades of Blue

I can’t handle how grown up he looks! He literally breaks my heart I love him so much!

I have no idea where he learned it, but B’s new favorite thing to do is stick his tongue out and then I say oh no! And he starts laughing hysterically. He thinks it’s the funniest thing in the world. And he will keep doing it over and over again.

I just got these little sneakers for B, they are on sale!

BECKAM: STRIPED T-SHIRT (ON SALE) | DISTRESSED DENIM | HIGH TOP SNEAKERS (ON SALE – OVER 25% OFF) | NAVY RAIN JACKET (ON SALE – OVER 30% OFF)

B turns two in less than a month! It’s really hit me these last couple days how old he’s getting. I feel like two is the age when your babies are officially toddlers. I’m just not ready to accept he’s growing up, but I do have to admit each stage really does get better (and harder!! Holy cow he is strong willed!). It’s like he’s my little buddy that just follows me around copying everything I do. He’s so inquesitive about everything. His favorite word right now is Thank you – It sounds more like “Hank Ew” but it’s the cutest thing, and he will say when it doesn’t even make sense to say it, it’s so funny. I did a Spring clean this weekend and almost half his clothes don’t fit anymore. Another reality check he’s growing too fast!! I got him some new stuff and he looks like such a mini grown up. Cody and I were dying over these little distressed jeans (seriously, how cute are these?!) I also love these striped knit t-shirts (also comes in v-neck). Every season I end up getting B new sneakers his feet grow so fast! I always get a pair here – they are one of my favorites and easy to get on which I like!

I got this cute chambray top for Mara and this striped shift dress. I also found some great light layers for Wes like this bomber jacket and this knit sweater on sale for under $10. And of course I got some stuff for myself 🙂 I love these cropped jeans because they show more of your shoes. Especially when you have sneakers or flats on it’s easy for your jeans to bunch at the bottom and I like having more ankle exposed especially for Spring/Summer. I love this fringy top – it’s on sale for $15 and I just got these blush sneakers for under $25 🙂

Hope you all had a great long weekend! XX, Christine

*Photos by JessaKae. In collaboration with Old Navy.

xo, Christine

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Red

DETAILS : RED OFF-THE-SHOULDER DRESS | RED LACE HEELS | CHANEL BAG – (SIMILAR HERE) | SUNGLASSES | LIPSTICK (COLOR: RUBY WOO)

I wore this red dress at Christmas (in case you missed it see this post), I love it so much it works great for Valentine’s too. I love any excuse to get dressed up! You can see more of our Valentine look on Cody’s blog today here.

I hope you and your loved ones have a Happy Valentine’s weekend! Wether you are spending it with your significant other, best friends, family, or your furry friends, squeeze the ones you love a little tighter this weekend. Wishing you all a great Valentine’s Day!

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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VALENTINE’S FOR THE FAMILY

CHOCOLOATES: GODIVA COUPES D’AMOUR COLLECTIONS | GODIVA RED KEEPSAKE HEART COLLECTION

MY OUTFIT DETAILS: PINK BLOUSE | DENIM | NUDE FLATS | GREY WATCH (SIMILAR HERE)

KIDS OUTFIT DETAILS: MARA: PINK LACE DRESS || WES: GREY HENLEY | DENIM || BECKAM: HUG SWEATSHIRT | DENIM

The kids and I have always loved to do crafts together so every year we make Valentines for someone in the family. They totally get in the spirit creating and sending out their own Valentines to friends and family. I love adding a personal touch (found this really easy DIY valentine’s card on Pinterest!) and of course you can’t forget about the chocolates. Chocolate is Wes and Beckam’s absolute favorite treat. They always get really excited on Valentine’s Day because they know there’s bound to be extra chocolate in the house during that time.

I always let the kids pick out what they want to get for the family and this year we chose to show our love through a PDG (Public Display of GODIVA) with GODIVA’s new Coupes d’amour collection and the Red Keepsake Heart Box (how pretty is the packaging!). There were so many different flavors in each box that of course we had to taste test 😉 The kids kept diving into the chocolate while we were making the cards and cracking up because whenever B gets his hands on some chocolate somehow half of it ends up on his face – the kids think it’s hilarious.

XX,

Christine

*Photos by JessaKae. In collaboration with GODIVA.

xo, Christine

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BLUSH

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DETAILS: BLUSH TIE KNOT TOP | BLACK DENIM | BLUSH EMBELLISHED HEELS (ALSO LOVING THESE) | SUNGLASSES | NUDE HANDBAG (SMALLER STYLE HERE)

Hey guys quick post today sharing one of my favorite color combos, blush, black and nude. I saw this dusty pink bow blouse online and immediately fell in love. Here is a more budget friendly version under a $100. Hope you guys are having a great week! XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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The Accessory Every Busy Person Needs

With both of us working multiple jobs and some overlap between, one thing Cody and I have learned is how to make the most of our time together. As far as work and planning, we always have weekly meetings to go over our goals, schedule, and plans for the upcoming week either at home or at a new spot we’ve found somewhere in the city. It seems like during that time it’s still hard to disconnect from our other jobs. We might both get 20 texts and a handful of phone calls over the course of our meeting, so 30 minutes might turn into 2 hours. We’ve made it a rule to set our phones aside so we are effective during that time. But sometimes there’s urgent things, and I am a freak about being away from B so I am always texting the babysitter checking to make sure he’s ok (ya I’m that crazy annoying mom! 🙂

Cody and I both recently got the Movado Bold Motion, Engineered by HP smartwatch which allows us to unplug for a little bit without going completely off-grid. With the smartwatch we can set our own priorities and alerts so we know when we are getting texts or calls from family, the babysitter or other work calls we are waiting on. It lights up so cool I always get kind of excited lol. It makes it so much easier to stay productive and make the most of our planning time together. I’ve always loved the look of a boyfriend watch and this one is sleek and easy to transform from a busy day to a date night. While disconnecting is very important to us, this smartwatch is definitely one of those fashion pieces that does double duty by helping you keep track of important updates so you can make the most of your 24 hours.

You can see more of this look on Cody’s Blog here.

XX, Christine

*Photos by JessaKae. In collaboration with Movado and HP.

xo, Christine

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