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Blushing Petite

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Categories: Lifestyle, Uncategorized

34 Facts About Me

Hi Friends! I thought in honor of my 34th birthday, I would share 34 random facts about me. I was completely inspired by Amanda from Strawberry Chic and her birthday post of her 35 most random facts. I don’t share a ton of my personal life online, so I hope you enjoy getting to know me a little bit better. 🙂

34. I was born on Mardi Gras (2/27/1990), which might only be interesting if you’re from Louisiana. 😂

33. I went to college in my hometown and earned my Bachelors in Business Administration in 2014. Now I work in the Admissions Office of that college.

32. My favorite Netflix show is The Great British Baking Show.

31. I’m an enneagram Type 1 (The Perfectionist).

30. I hate being cold or hot, but would rather be cold than hot. Louisiana summers are brutal.

    29. I’m absolutely terrified of snakes and the ocean.

    28. I’m a movie nerd. Some of my favorites are: The Devil Wears Prada, It’s Complicated, Gladiator, all the Harry Potter movies, and anything from Christopher Nolan. The only movies I really don’t like are action or horror movies.

    27. My all-time favorite movie is Titanic. When it came out, I saw it in the theater 3 times and I’ve watched it at least once a year since (and I cry every single time.) No wonder I’m terrified of the ocean. 😂

    26. I was a cheerleader for 6 years (2 years in junior high and 4 years in high school).

      25. I’m very shy, so I’m not sure how I was a cheerleader. 🤷‍♀️

      24. I can’t do anything without my AirPods. I use them at work, while I’m cleaning, grocery shopping, at the gym, etc. And I’m usually listening to a movie nerd podcast, a true crime podcast or Taylor Swift.

      23. My favorite albums are 1989 and Lover.

        22. I won a school wide jump rope contest in 8th grade. When I was done, I felt like I won gold in the Olympics. 😂

        21. I love home decor almost as much as I love clothes. It’s a reallllyyyyy tight race between the two. I’d say my home decor style is timeless, traditional French country.

        20. My celebrity crush is Leonardo DiCaprio (since 1997, obviously).

        19. I’m very introverted and have a pretty serious case of RBF. I really have to be mindful of how I look in meetings at work. 😳

        18. I love bookstores but I don’t like reading.

        17. My first job was working at an ice cream shop when I was 17. I worked there for 3 years then worked as a bank teller while I was in college.

        16. I’m very indecisive and overthink almost everything.

        15. My husband’s name is Michael, so together we’re Michael Jordan.

        14. We met at the gym and we’ve been together for 13 years.

        13. My cell phone got stolen on our first date. Normal me would’ve been raging, but since it was our first date, I didn’t want to scare him away. 😅

        12. We climbed the Great Wall of China on a study abroad trip in the summer of 2013. Such an incredible experience!

        11. If I could, I would take a nap every single day.

        10. I find cleaning and organizing relaxing. But I hate doing the laundry.

        9. The most millennial thing I’ve ever done was not knowing that I was a millennial.

        8. I learned how to do makeup from watching Jaclyn Hill videos on Youtube.

        7. I’m really good at pop culture trivia.

        6. Certain sounds make me crazy. Especially chewing, whistling, or people singing with the radio, but the worst is the sounds of someone flossing their teeth. My husband knows to run the facet so I can’t hear when he’s doing it 😂

        5. I’ve seen every episode of Friends multiple times. I had every season on DVD and watched them on repeat every night when I went to sleep in high school.

        4. I didn’t start drinking coffee until I was in my mid-twenties. Now I can drink iced coffee all day long.

        3. I didn’t get a Stanley cup until the end of 2023. I love it, but only for the handle. 😅 Cold water hurts my teeth.

        2. Christmas is my favorite holiday, and it takes me days to put up all my decorations. I have 19 totes full of decor in my garage. 🫣

        1. I’ve never used Tik Tok, and don’t even have the app on my phone.

        Categories: Fashion, Uncategorized, Work Wear

        One Week of Valentine’s Day Work Outfits

        January 24, 2022- January 28, 2022

        This week I did a poll on Instagram stories and asked if I should do a week of Valentine’s Day inspired outfits- the majority vote was yes! Knowing that I had a “theme” for my outfits made it so much easier and more fun getting ready for work this week. I stuck with a lot of traditional Valentine’s Day pinks, with a few other colors mixed in!

        Monday

        Top- similar / Leggings (XSP) / Boots (size 6) / Earrings

        Tuesday

        Loft Sutton Skinny Pants (00P, TTS) / Top- similar / Pearl Mules (size 6, TTS)

        Wednesday

        Sweater (runs small, size up one size) / Pants- similar / Booties- similar, similar / Heart Earrings

        Thursday

        Cardigan (size XS, TTS) / Top- similar, similar / Pants- similar / Mules- similar, similar / Headband

        Friday– My favorite of the Week!

        Top (size XS, TTS) / Madewell Cali Demi Boot Jeans (size 25P, TTS)- similar / Pearl Mules (size 6, TTS)

        Categories: Fashion, Uncategorized

        One Week of Work Outfits

        Happy 2022! This week was my first week back at work since our 2 week Christmas break, and let me tell you, it felt so good to get ready this week. I typically spend my Christmas break with absolutely no makeup on and wear leggings on repeat. So, it felt so good to put myself together!

        I wanted to start off this year by sharing a recap of my work outfits for the week. Our office was closed on Monday, so my outfits started on Tuesday this week. For reference, I work at a local university and I would say our dress code is on the casual end of business casual.

        Tuesday

        This one was my favorite outfit of the week! 🙂

        Poncho Sweater ( size XS, TTS) / Ponte Leggings (size XSP, TTS) / Riding Boots (size 6, TTS)

        Wednesday

        J.Crew Factory Teddie Sweater (size XS, TTS) / Pants- similar, similar / Leopard Mules- similar, similar, similar / Headband

        Thursday

        Loft Pants (size XS, TTS) / Top- similar, similar, similar / Block Heels (size 6, TTS)

        Friday

        This is way more casual than I usually wear on Fridays but I knew I had to take down the office Christmas tree, so I opted for comfy. 🙂

        Barefoot Dreams Cardigan (XS/S, this was a Christmas gift- totally worth the hype!) / Tunic (XS, TTS) / Spanx Leggings (XSP, if you’re in between sizes I would size up) / Target Sneakers (size 6, TTS)

        Thank you for reading 🙂

        Categories: Fall Looks, Fashion, How To, Uncategorized

        11 Items 12 Outfits for Fall

        Dressing for fall is absolutely my favorite time of the year! I love fall layers, leggings, sweaters, boots, etc. I’ve rounded up 11 items that are such fall staples and can be worn so many different ways, and styled them to create 12 outfits. These looks are a mix of casual and work wear outfits and can even work for Thanksgiving or Christmas Day!

        11 Items….

        1. Spanx Faux Leather Leggings
        2. J. Crew Factory Denim Button Up
        3. Loft Poncho Sweater
        4. Denim Jeggings
        5. Black Denim Jeggings
        6. J.Crew Factory Plaid Button Up
        7. J.Crew Factory Tartan Top
        8. J.Crew Factory Faux Suede Skirt
        9. Loft Sleeveless Turtleneck Sweater
        10. J.Crew Factory Houndstooth Blazer
        11. J.Crew Teddie Sweater

        Spanx Faux Leather Leggings & Denim Button Up

        Leggings (size XSP, run small) / Denim Top (size XS, TTS) / Riding Boots (size 6, TTS) / Plaid Scarf / Earrings- similar, similar

        Spanx Faux Leather Leggings, Denim Button Up & Poncho Sweater

        Leggings (XSP, run small) / Denim Button Up (XS, TTS) / Poncho Sweater (XS, size up one for more length) / Boots– similar, similar, similar / Earrings- similar, similar

        Poncho Sweater, Plaid Button Up & Jeggings

        Poncho Sweater (XS, size up one for more length) / Plaid Button Up (XS, TTS) / Denim Jeggings (wear 2 extra short) / Steve Madden Mules (size 6, TTS) / Tory Burch Purse / Hat / Earrings- similar, similar

        Poncho Sweater, Plaid Button Up & Spanx Faux Leather Leggings

        Poncho Sweater (XS, size up one for more length) / Plaid Button Up (XS, TTS) / Leggings (XSP, run small) / Earrings- similar, similar / Steve Madden Mules (size 6, TTS)

        Poncho Sweater & Black Denim Jeggings

        Poncho Sweater (XS, size up one for more length) / Black Jeggings (size 25 short)- similar (size 2 extra short) / Steve Madden Mules (size 6)

        Tartan Top & Black Denim Jeggings

        Tartan Top (XS, mine is from last year but J.Crew Factory has another one this year very similar) / Black Jeggings (size 25 short)- similar (size 2 extra short) / Boots (size 6, TTS) / Gucci Belt

        Tartan Top & Faux Suede Skirt

        Tartan Top / Faux Suede Skirt- similar, similar / Block Heels (size 6, TTS) / Tory Burch Purse / Earrings- similar, similar

        Poncho Sweater & Faux Suede Skirt

        Poncho Sweater (XS, size up one for more length) / Faux Suede Skirt- similar, similar / Hat / Earrings- similar, similar / Boots– similar, similar, similar

        Turtleneck Sweater, Houndstooth Blazer & Faux Suede Skirt

        Turtleneck Sweater (size XS, runs a tad small) / Houndstooth Blazer (2P, runs small) / Faux Suede Skirt- similar, similar / Riding Boots (size 6, TTS) / Earrings- similar, similar

        Houndstooth Blazer, Turtleneck Sweater & Denim Jeggings

        Turtleneck Sweater (size XS, runs a tad small) / Houndstooth Blazer (2P, runs small) / Denim Jeggings (wear 2 extra short) / Riding Boots (size 6, TTS) / Earrings- similar, similar

        Houndstooth Blazer, Teddie Sweater & Denim Jeggings

        Houndstooth Blazer (2P, runs small) / Teddie Sweater (size XS, TTS) / Denim Jeggings (wear 2 extra short) / Steve Madden Mules (size 6, TTS) / Earrings- similar, similar

        Teddie Sweater, Plaid Button Up & Black Denim Jeggings

        Teddie Sweater (size XS, TTS) / Plaid Button Up (XS, TTS) / Black Jeggings (size 25 short) / Tory Burch Purse / Earrings- similar, similar / Steve Madden Mules (size 6, TTS)

        Categories: Fall Looks, Fashion, How To, Uncategorized

        Petite Friendly Fall Boots Under $50

        Finding petite friendly boots has always been a struggle for me when fall comes around. Most of the super popular boots every year from Nordstrom, for example, come up to high and hit my leg in an awkard, unflattering place. I think I ordered and returned 2-3 pairs of boots last year trying to find a nice flattering pair.

        I finally found that I have the BEST luck with boots from Target! Most of their taller boots have around a 15 inch shaft which is perfect for my short legs. For reference, I’m 5’1 and have a nice (yet short 🙂 ) balance to my legs and torso and wear my normal size 6 in Target shoes. Target came out with a ton of new boots this season and I’ve tested them out and wanted to share my favorites along with some outfit inspiration for y’all!

        ***All of the boots hit right below my knee**

        Universal Thread Tessa Heeled Scrunch Boots

        Size: 6

        Color: Cognac

        Shaft Height: Approximately 15 inches

        Heel Height: 3 inch block heel

        Price: $39.99

        Universal Thread Marlee Knee High Heeled Boots

        Size: 6

        Color: Cognac & Black

        Shaft Height: Approximately 13 inches

        Heel Height: 2.5 inch block heel

        Price: $39.99

        Universal Thread Brisa Riding Boots

        Size: 6

        Color: Cognac (also available in black)

        Shaft Height: Approximately 15 inches

        Heel Height: 1 inch block heel

        Price: $39.99

        Universal Thread Barb Tall Western Boots

        Size: 6

        Color: Brown (also available in black)

        Shaft Height: Approximately 8.5 inches

        Heel Height: 2.5 inch western heel

        Price: $39.99

        Universal Thread Davina Heeled Riding Boots

        Size: 6

        Color: Tan (also available in black and cognac)

        Shaft Height: Approximately 15 inches

        Heel Height: 3 inch block heel

        Price: $44.99

        I hope this post has been helpful and you’re able to find your new favorite boot this fall season! Thanks so much for reading & your support!

        Categories: Lifestyle, Uncategorized

        Life Lately….

        Hey y’all, it’s been a minute. I haven’t posted on Instagram & LIKEtoKNOW.it since August 26th & haven’t posted an actual blog post since June. I thought I’d make a short post about what’s been going on and where I’ve been!

        I don’t think I’ve mentioned on social media yet, but my husband, Mikey, and I are getting ready to start building our dream/forever house! We actually started the whole process back in April with purchasing our land & getting our plans started. Mikey works for a home builder, so it makes some of the building process a lot easier. We just had our construction loan closing so we should (fingers crossed) be in our new home by April! I’ll share updates along the way.

        The day we closed on our land!

        So, before we could finalize everything with our new house, we had to sell our old house. I’ll be honest it was pretty sad saying goodbye to our home. We built it only 3 years ago, and did not have intentions to build a new house this soon, but things just lined up for us to start a couple of years earlier than we planned. We officially sold our house on August 18th and moved into a 2 bedroom townhouse. It’s definitely been an adjustment but we were just so grateful that we could find a rental that would let us bring all 3 of our dogs.

        First pic on our land 🙂

        Selling our house & moving to a new place definitely took a lot of my time and focus away from social media and just when I was ready to start posting again Hurricane Ida came rolling through Louisiana and did a number on us. We were without power for 14 FULL DAYS and the day the lights came back on was probably one of the happiest days of my life…no joke. Being without power for that long, not working for three weeks, and being in a new place was taking a toll on my mental health. I’m so grateful that things are finally slowing down and I can focus on blogging & posting again!

        Thank y’all so much for reading and supporting this little hobby of mine 🙂

        Categories: Fashion, Spring Looks, Uncategorized

        10 Items 10 Spring Outfits for the Office

        Hi friends! I don’t know about you but I’m so ready for sunshine and some warmer springtime weather. I love dressing for the cold, but it’s time to move on. Today I wanted to share 10 items that I’ll be wearing to the office this spring season. Most of the items that I am sharing are staple wardrobe pieces that will go with so much and last for years.

        Black Jumpsuit

        I feel like a black jumpsuit is such a staple piece to have in your wardrobe since it can be worn so many different ways. I ordered mine last year from Loft and it’s currently available online from Loft Outlet. The fit is very flattering and can be worn dressed up or down. I’m wearing a size 0P.

        Sweater Blazer

        The J.Crew Factory sweater blazers are by far some of my most worn work pieces in my wardrobe. I currently have the sweater blazer in three colors because I love them that much! They go on sale all the time online and are totally worth it. I wear size XXS.

        Denim Jacket

        My denim jacket is another item in my closet that has seen so much love over the years. I’ve had mine for about 7 years from American Eagle and it has held up so well. I personally like my denim jacket a little more fitted and not oversized, especially for when I wear mine to the office.

        Black Skirt

        A nice black skirt is such a must have for my work wardrobe. My favorite skirt is from J.Crew Factory. They don’t currently have the exact skirt that I am wearing, but they have one that is almost identical with a fun, feminine scallop hem. I wear a size 00.

        Black and White Pants

        Again, staples in my wardrobe for the office. All three pairs that I am sharing are still available and all fit so well for petites. I wear a size 00P in the black skinny pant, a size 2 short in the black bootcut pant and a size 2 extra short in the white jegging. White jeggings can be so hard to find and these are such a good pair.

        Gingham Shirt and Pink Sweater

        Pink has been my go-to color lately. It’s so fun and perfect for spring! Both of these shirts are currently available at J.Crew Factory and come in multiple colors (if pink isn’t your thing). 🙂 Any color could be switched out and work perfectly. I’m wearing a size XS in both shirts.

        jumpsuit / wedges (similar & similar) / earrings / bracelet / white sweater blazer / denim jacket (similar) / espadrille sandals / headband

        black skirt (similar) / gingham shirt / sweater blazer / Tory Burch flats / wedges (similar & similar) / earrings / bracelet

        black skinny pants / gingham shirt / sweater blazer / Tory Burch flats / black mules (similar & similar) / earrings / bracelet

        white jeggings / gingham shirt / pink sweater / flats (similar & similar) / earrings / bracelet

        black pants / gingham shirt / shoes (similar & similar) / pink sweater / Gucci belt

        Thank you so much for reading! I appreciate you and your support 🙂

        Categories: Home Decor, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

        Winter Wonderland Christmas Decor Home Tour

        Christmas is my favorite time of year for decorating my home (fall decor is a close second!). This year will be the third Christmas that we’ve lived in our house and I finally have the perfect decor. The first two years I was struggling to figure out what I wanted just using the decor I already had. Well, this year I decided to purchase a lot more decor to try and make it what I wanted- and it’s finally perfect! The majority of the decor is from Hobby Lobby, Target and Kirklands. I finally settled on a white winter wonderland theme!

        Christmas Tree

        Foyer/Dining Room

        One of my favorite ways to fill an empty space is with a cute basket, a cozy throw blanket and throw pillow.

        Living Room

        I absolutely love these bookshelves but styling them is SO hard! I love how they turned out but it was a real struggle.

        I added snow fluff to the shelves and this made such a difference and made each shelf feel fuller. Small sprinkles of greenery help achieve a fuller shelf, too. I also came up with a little trick that I honestly had to stop myself from doing too much, and that was wrapping my books to look like Christmas presents. This just added so much extra detail that was so easy to achieve!

        Kitchen

        Over the years I’ve collected colorful Christmas decor pieces, mostly nutcrackers & snow globes, that I would love to display but that don’t quite go with the winter wonderland vibe in the rest of the house. So I thought above the kitchen cabinets was the perfect way to display all the pretty colorful pieces and not have them clash with the rest of the decor.

        Breakfast Nook

        Front Porch Decor

        I absolutely love how the front porch looks this year. I added some throw pillows and lights to the small trees by the front door and these little additions make such a difference.

        I just love how the traditional red and green Christmas colors look against our white house and green front doors. 🙂

        These lanterns are honestly my favorite Christmas pieces on the porch!

        Thank you so much for reading! I’ve linked as many items (similar and exact) that I could find and hope you find it helpful when decorating your home this Christmas!!

        Categories: Fashion, How To, Uncategorized

        12 Ways to Wear Spanx Faux Leather Leggings

        I’m sure you’ve heard of the much talked about Spanx faux leather leggings and how amazing they are. I promise the hype is so true! They are a bit pricey, but I completely believe they are an investment piece that you will wear over and over. You can catch them on sale on the Spanx website sometimes, too! When I received mine I was so excited, but I had no idea how to wear them. They were a bit tricky to style in the beginning, but I finally got it down and came up with 12 ways to wear them!

        I shopped my closet for all of these looks, and some exact items are still available, but I’ve found similar options for the pieces that are no longer available.

        I hope you found this helpful! Remember, you can mix and match so many of these pieces to create so many different outfits. Thank you so much for reading!

        Categories: Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

        Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks

        This is my first year shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and I’m part excited and part anxious! I know it seems silly to be anxious about a sale, but it is my first year shopping the sale and shopping it as a new blogger. I am super excited though to hopefully pick up some awesome pieces for fall and winter! The sale is also the perfect time to start some holiday shopping! Because I am new to the sale I will have to wait until August 19th to shop. Below are the dates that the sale will be open for different level Nordstrom cardmembers.

        We’ll see how the sale goes for me this year and maybe I’ll consider becoming a cardmember for next year. I just don’t like having credit cards…they tempt me too much 🙂 Here are my favorite picks for all different categories of the sale!

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