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The Glam Glossary

The Glam Glossary is the compilation of my most used and loved beauty products including shades and images. If you ever have a question about what product or shade I’m… Read More

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Voluminous Faux Bouncy Blow Out (with a curling iron!)

Lately, I’ve been into a very soft, “blown out” look to my hair. As it is getting longer, I find it easier to create really undone, loose styles in my… Read More

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Primary Bedroom Refresh

When it came to updating our primary bedroom decor, I really was just looking to modernize it a bit. The furniture we had in that room was from many, many… Read More

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It’s 2026 and we got a landline.

So, we got a landline. You may be wondering why, which is a totally valid question! It’s 2026–everyone has a cell phone! We’re doing our best to hold off until… Read More

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The Raleigh Restaurant’s To Try

It has been way too long since I did a recap of some of my favorite Raleigh spots! I’ve been to plenty of newer spots and have some recommendations for… Read More

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Flattering Swimsuits with Built-in Support

One.  Two.  Three.  Four. Five.  Six.  Seven.  Eight.  Nine.  Ten.  Eleven. Twelve.  Thirteen.  Fourteen. If you’ve followed along here for a while, you know I’m always looking for pieces that feel just… Read More

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    Bronzers I Can’t Quit Using

    I’m a cool-toned gal, so I have to find bronzers that aren’t too warm/orange. A lot of times I have to reach for a bronzer that is a bit lighter in color so it can stay in in the cooler/lighter category, but these 4 are perfect for that “oh I was just in the sun…

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  • links + small things
    links + small things

    We celebrated Emily’s 8th birthday yesterday with family, ice cream cake, and a lot of outdoor play! The weather was beautiful, making for a fun and laid-back evening. I’m going to see the new Devil Wears Prada 2 movie next week, and I’m looking forward to it! I loved the original so much; it was…

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  • Bronzers I Can’t Quit Using
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    Bronzers I Can’t Quit Using

    I’m a cool-toned gal, so I have to find bronzers that aren’t too warm/orange. A lot of times I have to reach for a bronzer that is a bit lighter in color so it can stay in in the cooler/lighter category, but these 4 are perfect for that “oh I was just in the sun all weekend” kiss of color on the face that isn’t too orangey! One. My most favorite right now is the Gucci bronzer in Shade 1. I bought shade 2 a few years ago and ended up avoiding it because it was too dark for…

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