Knit Sweater  |  White Jeans  |  OTK Heel Boots
Mini Bag  |  Red Lips

Reservations have been made for a double date Valentine's dinner next week!  It's crucial to make reservations a couple weeks out on a big day like this, you wouldn't believe how quickly restaurants get booked.  I'm looking forward to a fancier meal with another couple.  With just over a week before the day of love, I have been giving some thought to what I will be wearing.  This outfit is simple yet elegant.  Not to mention warm which gets extra bonus points during Michigan winter.  Red really makes a statement and a red sweater can be re-purposed after the holiday season.  What puts the look together are the white accents and over the knee boots. 

Linking other Valentine's Day sweaters in the widget below.

Photos by Jessi Lynn Photography

Hello February!  It is officially my birthday month and I couldn't be more excited!  There already seems to be a lot going on this month aside from my birthday and Valentine's which will make for an eventful few weeks.  Below, I'm sharing my wishlist for b-day gifts!  I have spring on the brain so many items are geared toward warmer weather.
*​Click on an image to shop*

My mom and I always pick a day around my birthday to shop for whatever I want!  There is a budget of course :)  I look forward to our special girl time each year.  I have some rewards cash saved up at Abercrombie that I cannot wait to use!  They have tons of new arrivals that have spring written all over them.

Plaid Shirt  |  Pencil Skirt  |  Ankle Booties
Quilted Bag  |  Half Moon Necklace

Utilizing items in your wardrobe is a great way to not only save money but also get the most use out of what you have.  A plaid shirt has many uses, not all casual.  To dress up a plaid shirt, simply put on a pencil skirt.  It adds a whole new level to the plaid shirt look.  H&M has great choices for skirts at an affordable price and good quality.  Mixing casual pieces with dressier pieces  is similar to the effect of mixing high end pieces with less expensive pieces.  No one will know the difference between what's casual and what's not.

Somehow I got sick, again this month.  So I'm working from home for my normal 40 hr a week job.  If you have any tips/suggestions on how to strengthen the immune system and fight a cold, please comment below! 

For those battling winter weather like we are here in Michigan, stay safe and warm!

​Photos by Jessi Lynn Photography

Valentine's Day is only a couple weeks away!  I'm already thinking about where to make reservations,
what to wear, gifts for the hubby, and how I'll do my makeup.  Today, I wanted to share some of my
favorite beauty products for the ultimate Valentine's Day glam!

False Lashes:  I love Flutter lashes in Intoxicating!  They are sexy, voluminous, and really make a statement.
For more subtle, yet lengthy lashes, opt for Luxe Opulent, which you can find at Ulta.

Eyeshadow:  Glitter on the lid looks fabulous with red and pink.  I have all of the Morphe by Jaclyn Hill palettes and there are some great glitter options.  The original Morphe X Jaclyn Hill has different shades of glitter that I highly recommend.  Just apply glitter all over the lid for an easy way to glam.

Highlighter:  If you have glitter on the eyes, highlighter on the cheekbones is a must!  Hourglass Luminous Light is the perfect highlight for any occasion.  It literally makes you look like you are glowing from within.  It gives a  professional finish to your makeup look.

Lipstick:  There are two options for Valentine's, red or pink.  For red, I have used Wet n Wild Hot Red for years and is what I am wearing in the photo.  It is inexpensive, creamy, moisturizing, full coverage red without being too matte.  For pink, I opt for a subtle shade like Maybelline Born With It. 

What type of makeup look do you go for on Valentine's Day?
If you need more inspiration, check out Jaclyn Hill on YouTube!  She has some great Valentine's Day tutorials.