• OOTD

    Summer dresses for every occasion

    Hey babes! Summer season is right around the corner! Here’s a roundup of my favorite summer dresses to get you through the season! Weddings, Bridal showers, baby showers, summer BBq’s, all the good times. Just click on each photo to be directed to the site!     Happy summer babes XOXO

  • Recipes

    Mama’s Potato Salad

    Memorial day is right around the corner. What is better than serving up some hot dogs and potato salad? Because well, carbs! Yes! I wanted to share with you one of my favorite recipes from my Mama. That would be her potato salad. It’s a yummy side dish for any event or holiday! Ingredients: 3 large potatoes Celery 2 large stalks (about 1 cup) 4-5 diced baby dill pickles 6 tbsp. Mayo 4 tbsp. Mustard Oregano Garlic Powder Dill Salt Pepper Paprika   Directions: Peel Potatoes and cut into large chunks. Rinse potatoes with water and place in large pot filled with cold water (My mama swears by this). Turn…

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    10 suits for summer under $50

    Summa summa summa time! Lol! Sorry, couldn’t help it! Summer is right around the corner friends! I wanted to bring to you my top 10 favorite swimsuits for the season! All are under $50! Just click photo to go direct to shop!   Now only if summer bodies were this easy to get! XOXO

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    Shop my Feed!

    I’m so excited to announce that you can now shop my feed via the like to know it app! Simply follow me on like to know it and screenshot your favorite looks for outfit details! Or you can click the “Shop my Instagram” link on the top of the blog! XOXO

  • Beauty

    My top 5 beauty hacks

    Hey babes! If you’re a babe on a budget like *ahem me! LOL!  You should read on to see my top five beauty hacks! In no particular order! They will change yo life and increase your wallet size. For reals! As a licensed Esthetician (I bet ya didn’t know that about me, did ya?!) I have to stress how important skin care is and that you should be washing your face at least twice a day. We all have those late nights where we just want to be lazy though and umm just put it off. To that I say a big no no! You still need to do it.…

  • OOTD

    Floral shorts and L.A. pride

    Happy Friday babes! I wanted to share my latest ootd with you and let you know that these adorable floral shorts are currently on sale at Forever21. Wohoo! Also there is currently up to 70% off of sale items and 30% off of swimwear! Floral shorts on sale here for just $8 My Los Angeles tee is currently unavailable but these adorable options are all under $10.90 This Los Angeles tee is $10.90 This Los Angeles graphic tee is also $10.90 And this Los Angeles cropped tank for just $9.90 Lastly this Los Angeles tee is only $10 from my Etsy shop StarrJoy16 An entire outfit for under $20! Deal!…

  • Recipes

    Macaroni and Cheese Bake

    Macaroni and Cheese Chicken bake I stumbled upon this recipe from Gimme some Oven and I seriously cannot stop making and eating it. It’s so cheesy and yummy! Ingredients: 1 pound dry pasta (I used small shells, but you could use macaroni or any shape of pasta) 1 bunch broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets (or frozen works too) 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock 1 cup milk, warmed 2 1/2 cups freshly-grated cheddar cheese (I recommend sharp cheddar) 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon finely-ground black pepper, or more…

  • OOTD

    Ruffle Roundup

    Hi friends! I love me this ruffle trend! I am currently loving that I can wear ruffles on a sweatshirt on a cold rainy day and be comfortable yet cute! This sweater is out of stock but I wanted to show you some other affordable options! Every one of these looks is on sale! Yaaay! This Mesh ruffle sweatshirt is on sale at Nordstrom Rack for $18.60 This Ruffled Metallic sweatshirt is on sale at Forever 21 for $25.99 This long ruffle sleeve sweatshirt from Nordstrom Rack is on sale for 40% off at $16.78 And lastly this Rachel Roy Ruffle pullover is just $39.97 Wohoo! All aboard the ruffle…

  • Beauty

    Magnetic Lashes

    Ok I am obsessed and I mean obsessed with these magnetic lashes! If you know me at all, you know I love a good false lash! I had lash extensions for a bit (which I loved btw) but the overall maintenance and cost were a little draining on my time and on my wallet. That’s why these falsies are sooo perfect! Not only are they budget friendly at just $13 a pack (the pack lasts at least 4 weeks) but they are also super easy to use! I love how low maintenance they are too! You just pop em on in the a.m. and peel them off when you’re ready…