Spring Trench

Wearing //

Express one eleven tee

INC coat, similar

Topshop jeans

Marc Fisher pumps

Loeffler Randall bag

Kendra Scott necklace & ring

I love the trend we've been seeing everywhere over the last few months of a slouchy, open trench coat. Or are they called dusters? I guess I should probably know the exact term, but either way, I adore the look of a relaxed longer coat over an outfit. I've worn it with jeans and on top of a dress, and I am convinced it ties together any outfit rather nicely. It's that extra polished layer that turns a basic look from mediocre (dare I say boring) into something a bit more special. Not to mention that with the April and May showers that typically come with Spring, having a light layer to cover your arms is a must! You never know when you'll be caught in a downpour. Trust me. It happened to me last week and I looked like a drowned rat. I should keep this coat in my car. Noted.

I'm still recovering from my crazy weekend in Vegas celebrating my sister-in-law, so forgive the lack of writing. I have so many posts coming up that are fairly long-winded so just consider this a little break from the thoughts in my head I like to share with you :)

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Nordstrom Giftcard Giveaway

Hello ladies, happy Monday! I'm going to keep this super short today but I just wanted to pop in and encourage you all to enter the giveaway that my friends and I have partnered in to thank you for being such great readers. It's a $100 dollar Nordstrom gift card. Who wouldn't love that?! Just in time for Mother's Day too. Use the rafflecopter below to enter. You must be 18+ years of age and the contest is open to U.S. and Canada only. It ends May 7th CST. Good luck!

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I Heard You Have a Blog?

Why yes. Yes I do have a blog.

What's it about?

Um, just silly stuff. Fashion, beauty, my style.

Oh that's so cool, I'll have to read it!

And in my head I'm thinking, please don't! God don't read it and see what I do on the weekends. Husband running home from work on Fridays so we can catch the last bits of sunlight.

It's not that deep. I always follow up people's questions by saying it's just something I do for fun, because it really is. But I downplay how much it honestly means to me, and how it has saved me from becoming completely insane in my "real" job. Working with kids and families is tough, and I often come home after a meeting feeling like I need to re-think my choices in life. I also come home wanting to pour myself a large glass of wine. Usually I refrain. Usually.

Wearing //

Express cami

Nordstrom jacket, similar here and here

Topshop skirt, perfect Spring option

J.Crew pumps, similar

Loeffler Randall saddle bag

Nordstrom necklace

When I first started Beautygirl24 in 2009, the only people I told were my best friends. I didn't even tell close friends and family, and certainly not co-workers. I wasn't sure why, but I was completely embarrassed. I didn't think it would be taken seriously, because hell I didn't even take it seriously. It was just supposed to be a guilty pleasure, something to entertain myself with while I was avoiding becoming a full-fledged adult. Then once I started Instagram, people found out about this hobby of mine, and now pretty much everyone I know, knows. It sometimes feels like a dirty secret that I've carried around. But then I wonder, why I am ashamed? I mean what's the big deal? So many women have blogs now. Stay at home moms, working women who need an outlet, and many who have been fortunate (and hard working) enough to make blogging their full-time jobs. It's an idea that I've grappled with, especially lately. I'm just not convinced that I'd enjoy solely doing this for work, and I like that it's been a low maintenance thing. Would I still enjoy doing this if it were my job? I really don't know, nor have I given myself the freedom to give it a few minutes thought.

But yes, I have a blog. And I am beginning to be more than okay with people knowing. I'm actually proud of it.

Do you ladies tell others about your blog? How do you feel about it? I'm in discussion mode on this one!

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