graystitch review {and bibdanna giveaway!}

I’m so thrilled to share Graystitch with you today. Graystitch is an indie handmade accessories shop (home of the bibdanna, mama infinity scarf, and bow tie we’re rockin’ in that photo!) and I think you’re going to swoon over the style and heart behind the Graystitch biz. And, keep reading, because we’re giving away two of signature bibdannas so […]

the elgantees giveaway winner is…

Thanks so much to everyone who entered the Elegantees giveaway. (And wow, there were a lot of you!) I’m a fan of ethically-minded fashion, and I’m thankful to get to use this little corner of the Internet to share opportunities to use purchasing power for good. (And have you been following Noonday + IJM’s #styleforjustice posts? […]

elegantees review {and giveaway!}

Everybody loves new clothes, right? To celebrate the upcoming weekend, I’m thrilled to feature one of my favorite ethical fashion companies, Elegantees. Keep reading to see how you can win a $20 giftcard! I own two Elegantees pieces and not only do I love their heart for women, but I can attest to the quality and […]

shop my closet adoption fundraiser and necklace giveaway

Dresses, blouses, tanks, adoption tees, shorts, skirts, denim, cardigans, necklaces, earrings, bags, scarves — pretty much all of the things are ready to go for my Shop My Closet fundraiser for a Nigerian-American family adopting two waiting girls from their home country. Items from: Banana Republic, Gap, Elegantees, Forever 21, Old Navy, Target, and various boutique brands. […]

style inspiration for the rest of us

My sweet, creative, and stylish friend Katie, along with two of her best friends, recently launched a new blog, 3 Average Girls, and I can’t wait to tell you about it — well, or let her tell you about it. It’s a fashion blog for the rest of us — for the real world ladies who don’t […]

easy style for busy moms

Style for busy moms means choosing pieces that are aren’t only fresh and fuss-free, but comfortable and versatile, too. Inspired by some mixing and matching from my own closet, I came up with a little inspiration for you mamas out there who might be finding yourself in a spring style slump. Spring weather in Iowa is […]

thredUP review

My second thredUP package came in the mail today! I just love happy mail days. Especially when they’re free. (Yeah, free. Keep reading to see how you can score some free swag, too!) thredUP buys women’s, juniors, kids, and maternity pieces that are in like-new condition. (And really, they are in like-new condition. No mystery stains, […]

style swap: how i wore it

And, here it is, folks! Here’s how I styled the lovely items from my style swap. (You were on pins and needles, weren’t you?) As you are all fully aware (because I won’t stop talking about it), I took part in a blogger clothing swap with Madison and Justine. (You can read my first impressions […]

blogger clothes swap: first impressions

Remember how I participated in a clothes swap with my two extremely gorgeous + stylish friends Justine and Madison? Here’s what they sent me! (I know you were on the edge of your seats.) When their packages arrived, I was tearing open the boxes. It was like Christmas morning! These ladies have magazine-worthy styles (seriously), […]

blogger clothes swap + what my husband thinks about my style

I’m so thrilled to share that I’m joining forces with two amazingly talented (and so stylish!) ladies for a clothing swap. Justine and Madison are fellow bloggers (Follow them, now!), and when we started throwing around the idea of a collaboration, I was so excited. Raiding your fashionable friends’ closets? Yes, please. Here’s what we […]