I recently had the opportunity to try out the brand Heavenly Organics. This company has some of the tastiest honey I have ever tried, along with delicious chocolate treats!
The Brand Story
What mostly attracted me to the brand was the story behind it. All of the honey used in Heavenly Organics products were extracted in a sustainable, bee-friendly, and smoke-free way. A way that the founder’s father created, and shared with other local farmers. This ethical company currently supports over 600 family farmers and has been leading the authentic fair trade movement.
The company was “built on the belief that products can create peace, and will continue to expand on their early ideas of respecting the earth, animals, mankind and all who contribute to the circle of life.”
How amazing is that!?
I also found it really interesting to see the difference in benefits between raw honey over processed. If you are interested in seeing this, chart I have attached the link. 🙂
Taste and Packaging
So the next thing that really attracted me to this brand was the packaging! I mean, how cute is it? I love all of the bright colors, and and intricate circular logo design. It just makes you want to smile looking at it!
Now on to the taste! The chocolate patties come in a variety of flavors, and all of the options I tried were delicious. My favorite was the mint chocolate honey option. If you love dark chocolate then this is the candy for you! The cocoa is bitter and delicious, with the hint of sweet honey and peppermint to tie the flavors together creating a decedent sweet treat to please any sweet tooth! I also enjoyed knowing exactly what was in the candy. The ingredients are so minimal; you can count them on one hand! Delicious, and something I don’t feel guilty about putting in my belly.
I was also able to try their three raw honey options. I usually add honey to my tea, or with peanut butter on toast, but this honey is delicious with all sorts of things! I really enjoy pairing it with granola and fruit in the morning, or even with a bowl of yogurt. The natural sweetness is spectacular and so delicious.
If you are looking for a delicious and organic way to add some sweetness into your life, try out this amazing brand!
One of my favorite pieces of clothing to stroll around town in is a great dress. I guess the reason for this is all you really need is one piece. For me, a great solid color dress can take you far. The reason is, I view them as a blank canvas. With the right fit, and silhouette you can easily transition a dress and “disguise” it to look completely different, based on how you decide to accessorize it.
For some casual spring-to-summer looks, I will be featuring a soft black trapeze dress I picked up at Forever 21, and a comfortable navy popover I received from Armoire Amore. These two dresses are relatively plain in design, but have so much potential for accessorizing!
For the black dress, a great way to keep it casual and easy-going for weekend wear, is pairing it with a tiered metallic and crystal necklace and bright pom pom slip on sandals. These pieces become the focal point of the look. I can easily see myself pairing this dress with ankle booties and a printed scarf on cooler days, or even with a fedora and wedges. By changing the accessories you change the look. Even though it is the same dress, it will appear completely different!
As for the navy dress, I was out and about that day, and needed a large bag to carry all of my belongings in. So I chose a brightly printed tote, and the same pom pom sandals to complete this look. The dress is long-sleeved so no jacket is needed when the day gets breezy, and can easily be pushed up when the temperatures spike. I also paired this look with one of my favorite Luca Love bracelets. Which really added that extra finishing touch.
I definitely see myself sporting this dress in the fall with a blanket scarf and tall boots. It’s just such a great staple piece to own.
Check out Armoire Amore here to shop their collection!
Have you ever been shopping and spotted an item hanging that immediately grabbed your attention? Well that was me with this dress. My eyes first caught a glimpse of the beautiful pale pink and sketched floral print which drew me in. From there it was the beautiful pleating, lightweight chiffon fabric and dainty metallic belt. And the next thing I knew; it was in my hands and I was headed for the fitting room!
I absolutely love everything about this beautiful dress. The length is perfect if you are on the taller size, which I am. It is double lined and has a self tying back accent. I really enjoy wearing dresses like this outdoors, I know that may sound out of place, but beautiful dresses and natural landscapes just go hand in hand. Especially with this amazing floral print!
I decided to style this dress on a more casual side with sandals and no accessories. This dress really doesn’t need anything extra! I think this would make an excellent addition to any spring wardrobe, as it is perfect for attending spring and summer weddings, garden parties, or any social gathering you feel like looking extra spectacular for. So the next time you are shopping and something catches your eye, give it a chance and try it on!
Do you ever have those days where you want to refresh your wardrobe? Put a fresh twist on some of your favorite pieces? Well this was one of those kind of days for me. I purchased this beautiful striped dress envisioning it for the beach, or casual weekend wear, but I really wanted to figure out a way to get additional use out of it. In comes one of my favorite vests! This beautiful business vest (similar) is a soft white, comes fully lined, and offers a slight collar. I slipped this over the dress, and voila! This chic ensemble emerged!
When I purchased these pieces I never envisioned pairing them in such a way, but that’s the fun this about clothing, with styles and tastes always changing, the possibilities are endless! It’s great to browse through your closet every once and a while, and see what new creation you can come up with, and what pieces you may have forgotten about. They just might become a front runner in your go-to rotation.
I don’t know if it is just me, but white clothing is something I fear. Well fear seems a little dramatic, but I really am hesitant to wear it. There is always lingering thoughts of sitting on, or spilling something, not to mention most white clothing is slightly see-through so layering is a must or everything will show!
The amazing news is I have actually found a dress that is all white and I am not afraid to wear it! This accordion pleat dress is flattering, relaxed fit, and has an amazing bow accent. It is so feminine and elegant but at the same time, has a touch of edge with the allover plead design.
I wanted to keep this look classic and wearable, so I paired it with black accessories, including an oversized hobo bag, espadrille wedges, and my favorite Jessica Simpson sunnies.
This dress is sure to keep you cool throughout the warmer spring days, and looks absolutely fabulous on everyone due to its amazing silhouette design!
So if you are like me and you tend to steer clear of all white dresses, check this one out! It really is an excellent piece AND it is on clearance right now, so get it while you can!
So as most of you know, I recently had the opportunity to shop with Shein, and give my review of their site and products. One of the pieces I selected was this gorgeous oversized top that I just have to share with you guys!
With a busy schedule, it is always great to have go-to items that will transition you throughout the day, and keep you looking your best. This spring I got my hands on this beautiful baby doll collared top from Shein, and it does the job perfectly!
I love that I can wear this top to work, but also out and about on the weekends and evenings. The oversized design is wonderful for catching the breeze on those warmer days and most of all, it doesn’t cling.
The Details
This top has some of the most feminine details! Featuring a baby doll silhouette, oversized flutter sleeves, a back button keyhole closure, and peter-pan collar, all comprised on a neatly striped print.
My favorite way to style this top is with Jessica Simpson Skinny jeans in white, and braided Olivia Miller slip on Sandals. I wanted the star of the ensemble to be the top, so I kept the accessories minimal with a single floral embossed bangle, and a lasercut clutch for a nice pop of texture.
I ordered this top from Shein in a side Medium. I wanted the top to be comfortable, breezy, and oversized and this size fit me perfectly for what I was looking for. And the best part of it all? This beautiful top was only $13.00! That is an amazing price for a garment of this quality. So if you like it, I advise you get your hands on one fast, while you still can!
I really enjoy a great black and white ensemble, so any chance I can get my hands on a unique piece, I do!
I would like to add that the focal pieces of these looks were purchased from White House Black Market. If you didn’t already know this, everything in the store is black and white, (aside from their season color focus.) Since black and white items are the majority of what they sell, I tend to find myself shopping their locations first when searching for my next black and, or, white piece.
For the first look, I paired this lightweight lace popover top with black skinny jeans, pom pom sneakers, tassel earrings, and cat eye sunglasses. This comfortable, and chic look has so many interesting details and textures, yet nothing is overpowered. That’s what I love about black and white, you can add a subtle pop of color, and mix different textures while still staying chic.
My next look is ideal for the beachside! This beautiful striped maxi dress is stretchy, features a slit on the side, and is perfect for a day out in the sun. I paired it with comfortable sandals, and my favorite oversized floppy hat. For this look, I kept my accessories solid black. This assists in streamlining the look, as the dresses’ striped print is very bold, and the spotlighted feature.
I purchased these pieces from the White House Black Market outlet for under 20$ each! If you have never made it out to one of their outlets, I highly recommend you stop in! They offer very flattering, high quality products ranging from classic tailored work wear, to trendy weekend t-shirts! You never know just what you might find on sale!
If you are looking for a great one-piece ensemble to wear to a polo match, wedding, the movies, or even brunch with the girls, this is the piece to purchase!
This lightweight romper from The Mint Julep Boutique is as elegant as it is comfortable! The flowing material flatters any figure, as the culotte crops add style and on-trend vibes. The bodice features cold shoulders and a split back detailing, all on a cool shade of blue accented with soft white stripes.
I decided to dress it up with a blazer and sling back heels, for a more formal touch. I can easily see this romper paired with a large floppy hand and sandals as well! It is such a versatile staple piece for your spring and summer wardrobe!
My impressions
I was contacted by The Mint Julep Boutique, for a brand review, and selected this piece to try out. Their customer service is impeccable and all of their products are cute and well made. I especially love how easy it is to determine your size based off of their sizing guides and model specs. Their site is extremely user friendly and they have a dress for almost any occasion! All of their assortment is very affordable, and in my opinion, adorable!
My order arrived in a timely manner, and was packaged very neatly in identifiable mint packaging.
This piece is available on Shop the Mint.com for $46.00 which is an excellent value for the quality of the garment. I ordered the romper in a size Medium, and am happy with the fit. I believe the Small would have fit as well but as I am 5’8”, I choose to go up a size when it comes to one piece garments for length purposes.
I hope you love this jumpsuit as much as I do! And don’t forget to sign up for Mint Julep Boutique emails, when you do you will receive $10.00 off your first order!
Everyday I want to do something different with my hair. From cut to color, my desires for change are never ending. And with the trends constantly changing, who’s to blame me? I love to have my hair bleached and colored different shades based on the seasons, or even when I get inspired for a change. Because of this, my hair is not as healthy as it used to be, therefore the length has been somewhat compromised. The lucky part of this is there is a solution! Clip-in extensions!
Some days I feel like having long hair and others, short. With extensions this is possible! I was recently contacted by Best Hair Store to review a set of their extensions. I selected an ombre style that would blend well with my current hair color. After ordering, the product arrived within a week. I was very impressed with the quality of the hair as well as the color. There was no shedding as I brushed out the hair, or even when I applied heat tools.
The installation was quick and easy. All I needed to do was part my hair in desired locations, tease the hair at the root, and then clip in the tracks.
The clips have a secure hold and do not pull, or pinch my hair or scalp. Each extension is lightweight, so there is not heavy pulling on any areas of the scalp. I love the ease of installation and removal of this product, not to mention the excellent quality!
This hair is most definitely worth the value and can be used to create so many exciting looks for me without further damaging or changing my natural hair!
If you are looking for some fun- current trend extensions, check out The Best Hair Store’s offerings! They have a beautiful assortment of extensions!
Summertime means shorts…well it definitely does if you live in Texas! My favorite shorts to wear are these white rolled cuff denim ones from Old Navy. I just love the fit, length and stretch they offer! But the trick here is…how do you dress them up?
Shorts are super fun to wear, and the keep you cool, but lets face it, they are a casual piece of clothing. But as summer approaches, and the temperatures rise, dressing up gets very difficult and sometimes downright impossible! Which is why I wanted to brainstorm ways to create cute, wearable ensembles incorporating shorts that are chic enough you could brunch, shop, and even socialize in.
That is how I landed on this combination! This lightweight Calvin Klein top is designed in a stretch material, that features a split neck design and roll-tab sleeves. The weight of the material allows the top to hang just right, as the print sets a cooling chic tone. To top off the look, I paired it with stacked bracelets, 50’s inspired sunnies and espadrille wedges. What takes this look from casual, to chic, is the wedges and the design of the top. Adding a modern print, 3/4 length sleeves, and a slightly dressy shoe, completely morphs the ensemble.
So don’t be afraid to rock your favorite shorts at your next get-together! With the right pair of shoes and printed top, you can turn this said-to-be casual wardrobe piece into a chic complementary item.