Sweeter than Serenity: July 2015

Friday, July 31, 2015

Casual Friday





Top: Old Navy (out of stock) (similar) // Skinnies: American Eagle //
Necklace: A Little Peace of Joy // Crossbody: A Little Peace of Joy //
Watch: Michael Kors

I wore this outfit last night for an evening in Little Rock spent with Chris and some friends. We finally had a cooler (meaning under 100 degrees) day here in Central Arkansas, so I was excited to finally get to wear my new skinnies. I've been stocking up on jeans lately, and these are my new favorite!

How fun is this crossbody from A Little Peace of Joy? I bought it thinking it was just a clutch, but was very happily surprised to find that it doubles as a crossbody, which worked perfect for my evening out.

Thank you so much for reading! Don't forget to follow along on Bloglovin and Instagram!

God Bless!
Hannah

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Favorite Affordable Mascaras




Today I wanted to talk about some of my favorite mascaras that are all incredibly affordable (all less than $7!). I want to start with the Maybelline Volume Express The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara. I only got this mascara a couple weeks ago when I did my sister's make-up for her wedding, and I automatically am in love with it. It has a large brush for top lashes, but it has a smaller brush for bottom lashes, and that is the reason why I love it so much! And as a side note, I use the small brush to separate top lashes if they start to clump up when I re-apply for the evening, and it works so well!

The second mascara is the NYC Big Bold Angel Lash Mascara. This is the mascara that I have been using regularly for my top lashes in the past few months, sometimes my bottom lashes, and it is the best for making my lashes more voluminous. I can't even begin to express my love for this product, and it is less than $5!

The third mascara is the Rimmel Scandaleyes Rockin Curves Mascara. This mascara has a curved brush on it, and it is perfect for when I apply my mascara to the backside on my upper lashes or when I just wisp some extra mascara along the tips of my top lashes to add extra volume. This mascara is really great for the brush!

The last mascara is the Maybelline Volume Express The Falsies Mascara. I have used this mascara for a couple years, and it has always been my go-to. It is less than $5, it has a curved brush on it, and it adds SO much volume to my lashes. This mascara may be the best value in my book!

Have any further questions about these products or other make-up questions? Feel free to send me an email or leave me a comment! Don't forget to follow along on Bloglovin and Instagram, and make sure you sign up to receive emails so you don't miss a single great offer!

God Bless!
Hannah




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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Fall Booties



With summer coming to an end, it's time to start thinking about your fall wardrobe. Last Friday I listed several items from the N-Sale to help you get started on your fall wardrobe, but today I wanted to round up some of my favorite booties for fall, and there are some for every budget.

I wear by booties all the time in the fall. They add height (I'm super short, so I love this), and they are so versatile. If it's a warmer fall day, they won't burn up your legs like full boots do, but they keep your feet warm when it's a cooler fall day. Honestly, I view booties as a staple in any fall wardrobe. I currently have tan, cognac, and black, but my next purchase is definitely going to be some peep-toe booties!

Thank you so much for reading! Don't forget to follow along on Bloglovin and Instagram, and make sure you sign up to follow by email so you won't miss a single post, great sale, giveaway, or great offer from brands!

God Bless!
Hannah





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Monday, July 27, 2015

Shop Hipsway






Hipsway Sky Kissed Maxi c/o // A Little Peace of Joy Tassel Necklace //
Michael Kors Mother of Pearl Watch // Ray-Ban New Wayfarer Classic //
Chinese Laundry Wedges (last season) (similar pair & less than $30!) //
Steve Madden Tote (via T.J. Maxx) (similar Steve Madden tote)

Today I want to introduce you to one of my favorite boutiques that is very near and dear to my heart (literally, I live 5 minutes from it), Hipsway. Ever since I moved to Conway a year ago, I have relied on Hipsway to keep me just 5 minutes away from the hottest trends of every season. From vests to tees to jeans to shorts, they have everything that I need to stay on top of my fashion needs. On top of that, almost everything they carry is very affordable, and I am always looking forward to checking out their new arrivals!

So let's take a minute and talk about this dress. It has everything that you need for a perfect fit, and it is spot on with the latest trends. I can't get over the ruffle hemline, it just adds such a fun bounce to the dress, and I am loving everything tie-dyed right now. The straps of the dress are also adjustable, making it very easy to ensure a perfect fit for everyone. It is also very flowy, so if you are unsure about size, I would suggest going with the smaller size (I'm wearing a small).

Thank you so much for reading, and don't forget to follow along on Bloglovin and Instagram! (PS, you can start following by email so you won't miss a single post, sale, giveaway, or any other great offer from brands!)

God Bless!
Hannah


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Friday, July 24, 2015

N-Sale Favorites


Happy Friday!! I know you all have probably been hearing non-stop about the incredible Nordstrom Anniversary Sale going on right now, and I would be lying if I said I haven't been browsing the sale like crazy the past couple weeks. I rounded up some of my favorite sale items, so make sure you don't miss out on these! This is such a great chance to go ahead and stock up on your fall/winter wardrobe, because they are prices that you simply cannot beat for the quality of items that you will get. I particularly have my eyes on the cowl neck sweater - it just looks so soft and fluffy and makes me dream of cooler weather!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Be sure to visit on Monday as I showcase a pretty fun collaboration with one of my favorite boutiques of all time! Don't forget to follow along on Bloglovin and Instagram!

God Bless!
Hannah

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

T-Shirt Comfort





T-Shirt Dress: Target (only available in stores) (similar) (similar) // Watch: Michael Kors // Necklace: Lavish Boutique c/o // Rings: Kendra Scott c/o // 
Tassel Bracelets: Purple Peridot // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

When I say that I've finally found the perfect t-shirt dress, I am not kidding whatsoever. I searched for a really long time to try to find it online, but I cannot find it on Target.com anywhere! So, do yourself a favor and rush to your nearest Target to get this dress. Completely worth the $19! Also, I generally wear a small, but I got an XS in this dress because it just fit very wide.

Remember this necklace from Lavish Boutique?! I just can't stop wearing it! These necklaces are so popular right now, and I just want another one in a different color! It's so versatile, and completely worth getting!

Thank you so much for reading! Don't forget to follow along on Bloglovin and Instagram!

God Bless!
Hannah


Monday, July 20, 2015

UU Hair Extensions

24 inch Strawberry Blonde(#27) Clip in Hair Extensions 180g/10pcs 18 inch Natural Black(#1B) Clip in Hair Extensions 180g/10pcs 22 inch Golden Brown(#12) Straight Indian Remy Hair Weave


If you are anything like me, then you have often wished that you just had a little more hair. I often find myself curling or straightening my hair, and when I finish, I just wish I had more hair to fill out the volume that I'm trying to get! While I don't have thin hair, I have very fine hair, which might as well be the same thing when it comes to trying to get volume to happen!

I want to introduce you to a company called UU Hair Extensions. They carry both extensions and weaves, and they carry them in many colors and lengths. First, I want to introduce you to the 24 inch Clip In Hair Extensions. If you are looking to lengthen your hair without having to worry about the hassle of growing out your hair and keeping it damage free, these are for you! 24 inch Hair Extensions are very popular right now, it's really the easiest way to get those gorgeous long and voluminous curls. 

Also very popular are the 22 inch Hair Weaves. These are great if you are like me and just want to add more hair so it can look like it has more volume. Whether you are curling your hair, straightening your hair, or just want more hair for an updo, these weaves are high quality and a great addition to any hairstyle.

Are you interested in further information about UU Hair Extensions? Make sure you visit their About Us Page to find out more about their company! 

Thank you so much for reading! Have a wonderful day! (PS, don't forget to enter the giveaway below, it's the last day!)

God Bless!
Hannah
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Thursday, July 16, 2015

L'Oreal Paris Ultimate Straight Collection



Remember a couple weeks ago when I posted on Instagram about my experience with the L'Oreal Paris Ultimate Straight Collection? Yea - I'm still using those hair products every single time I wash my hair. I can't get enough of them! This crazy Arkansas humidity won't let me hair stay curled, and usually it won't let my hair stay straight. Most of the time it's a wavy mess, to be perfectly honest. However, these products have been total game changers! I've been able to keep my hair tamed thanks to the L'Oreal Paris Ultimate Straight Collection - maybe I need to check and see what sort of collection they have for curling hair and start using that for my curls!


To style my hair as I did in the picture above, I started out using the shampoo as normal. Then, I used the pre-conditioner and let it stay in my hair for about a minute. Before rinsing, I added the conditioner and left in my hair for another 3-4 minutes (yes I love soaking in the shower, so this is the perfect excuse). After towel drying my hair, I applied the Straight Perfecting Balm, and then I blow-dried my hair as usual. Then, I applied a heat protecting spray and straightened my hair like normal. 

The texture of my hair was so incredibly soft, and I couldn't be more satisfied with these incredible products. Visit the links above to find all pricing options for these products!

Thank you so much for reading! Have you entered the giveaway below? Make sure you enter to win a FREE pair of glasses!

God Bless!
Hannah

Thank you to Influenster for providing these products complimentary for testing purposes.


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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

GIVEAWAY with Firmoo


It is no secret that I LOVE to wear my glasses from Firmoo! I currently have two pairs of glasses, and they are my go-to glasses to accessorize any outfit. I currently have a red pair and a tortoise pair, and I am definitely ready to add to that collection very soon!

Speaking of adding to a collection of glasses, Firmoo is offering a GIVEAWAY for a  FREE pair of glasses to one of my readers so that you can add to your collection as well. The glasses will include the frames along with standard 1.50 index vision lenses and free shipping, and any extra features can be added for a very low cost. Also, if you don't wear prescription lenses, you can still win these glasses and use non-prescription lenses to simply add an accessory to your outfit!

To enter, make sure you visit the Rafflecopter below and sign up for every single entry option! The more entries you make, the more chance you have of winning!

Thank you so much for reading! I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

God Bless!
Hannah

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Friday, July 3, 2015

IG Lately









Happy Friday! I really wanted to take today to catch up on some of my Instagram posts lately. I just got these tassel bracelets in the mail, and I cannot wait to wear them! I've also been working on making an art wall above my desk, and I love the prints that I ordered from Ban.do and Michelle Dwight. I'm also loving my new planner from Ban.do (I've never been a planner person, but grad school quickly changed that). I also linked my favorite nail polish color lately!

I hope everyone is gearing up for a wonderful holiday weekend full of fun (and safe) activities. If you're not headed to the lake or beach this weekend, another great alternate is shopping! There are so many great sales this weekend, so make sure you hit up the mall and all of your favorite stores this weekend for anything that has been on your wish list lately! (like a Kate Spade bag, Tory Burch sandals....to name a few on mine!)

Thank you so much for reading! Don't forget to follow along on Bloglovin and Instagram! Have a great weekend!

God Bless!
Hannah


Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Summer Jumpsuits


As much as I love rompers, it took awhile for the jumpsuit trend to grow on me. Rompers are great because it's like a dress that you don't have to worry about coming up on you, but jumpsuits have just always been a little different. I've always been a maxi dress girl instead of the jumpsuit, but the jumpsuits are really growing on me! The Halogen and Nordstrom jumpsuits are my absolute favorites from the round-up - I especially love how sophisticated the Nordstrom jumpsuit is. I feel like I could throw a blazer over it and have a great professional look going, and then take the blazer off and be ready for a fun dinner date! Which one is your favorite?

Thank you so much for following along! My readers mean so much to me, and I am always happy to answer emails and comments anytime! Stay tuned for Friday's post when I will be rounding some home and organization items from Instagram! Also, don't forget to follow along on Bloglovin and Instagram!

God Bless!
Hannah