UNDRESS Clothing

After becoming a mom the amount of nice clothing I need has diminished. My new normal is having some kind of food or drool on me at any moment of the day. I need more Gap & Zara and less of the designers I used to love investing in. That being said, I don’t love spending a lot of money on fast fashion. I think it is a dangerous game to play (in terms of over-consumption and our environment). So with investment pieces out, and trying to cut back on fast fashion, I really found a void in clothing that was priced between $200-$350. It seems everything is way less expensive or way more. A lot of the dresses I found around $200 are either too boho or too beachy.

I am not even sure how I found UNDRESS but it was love at first click. I died at how beautiful the dresses were and almost didn’t click further as I was sure it would be $1000. I.WAS.WRONG. Most dresses are all priced between $200-$400. Because each piece is so timeless and a closet staple I have zero qualms about spending that amount on one item. You can wear one of these dresses for a date night, baby/wedding shower, a wedding, or cocktails!

Finally, I can breathe a sigh of relief that such a brand exists! Thank you UNDRESS for filling a massive void in the market!

SHOP UNDRESS (click here)

First Row // 1, 2, 3

Second Row  // 1, 2, 3

Third Row // 1, 2, 3

From Errands to Cocktails

In Partnership with Walmart

Errands: Love Sadie Dress With Pockets, Ev1 From Ellen Degeneres Sneaker

Cocktails: Love Sadie Dress, A.J. Morgan Sunglasses, Sam Edelman Ibis Block Heels Sandal

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Getting dressed after having Eleanor is a very different process. I need pieces that are functional, easy to clean, and cover me when I pick up Eleanor or something she has dropped. Adding to the challenge is the Texas heat. It is so hot that dresses (I prefer above the knee) are the only thing I have been reaching for.
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I photograph bloggers around Dallas and each one of them kept saying they got pieces from Walmart. They told me Walmart has recently added a lot of different fashion lines and they all loved the pieces they had purchased. Being that I am on a fashion budget, I decided to check it out. I was pretty excited at the things I found. My favorite was definitely the EV1 sneaker. The quality is amazing for $100 sneakers and they are $30!
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The Love Sadie dress I found was so easy to go from errands to drinks. And becuase it is $18 it makes it the perfect “mom” dress too. I literally had my husband snap a few photos after I went to the grocery store and UPS. And then I had him take some more photos before we headed out for pre-dinner drinks. So what you see, is 100% real. I will say, the dress has an opening in the back but I had my tailor sew it closed. I love the opening but for this stage in my life, it needed to be sewn.
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Other “Errand to Cocktail” looks Under $40:
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Beauty Best – Beauty Bio

Photos by Vanessa

Beauty Bio. I am sure you have seen it around social media. The female run beauty business from Dallas. If you are like me, you might be skeptical of products or brands that are “overly sold” on social media. The more influencers or ads I see selling a product, the more I am turned off. That is me being 100% honest.  I always loved the packaging of Beauty Bio but the more influencers who, “omg love it so much” made me wonder if they actually liked it or were just talking about it because it was sponsored. This thought process goes for any product I see being “oversold,” not just Beauty Bio. Okay, I digress.

I was gifted Beauty Bio by my friend Krystal as part of our bridesmaids gift. After a boozy rehearsal dinner I was in need of anything that decreased my puffiness and hydrated my skin. I quickly opened the beautiful package and unboxed the Rose Quartz DePuffing Roller. I was always skeptical (Okay, really I am not a skeptical person but in this post, I am), if rollers actually de-puffed. I didn’t understand the science behind it. I am a puffer. My face will puff if I have the tiniest bit of salt, alcohol, or really anything in general. It is a real debby-downer. On the search to help my puffiness, I got a lymphatic drainage massage. The masseuse explained that certain people (me!) retain water and that massaging the areas towards the lymph nodes can help flush out the extra fluid. This is what the roller, if used correctly, does! When you roll the quartz toward your lymph-nodes it helps speed up the process of drainage. I.e. your puffiness.  Added bonus, the cold stone just feels good on a tired face!

I also received the cleanser, moisturizer, lip serum, and Vitamin E oil. After two months of use, I am sold! And y’all, I am not paid to say that, I truly mean it! Their products work, smell insanely good and feel amazing on the skin. My favorite has been the Vitamin E oil and moisturizer. I use both morning and night and feel like my skin is really benefiting from what they have to offer. I am no beauty blogger so I don’t want to go through each product and list the benefits, all I can say is, my skin is looking and feeling better. I have very dry skin and both of these products soak into my skin so quickly. I can tell they start working their magic pretty quickly.
One way I know I like a product, I am fearful of the day it runs out! My current state: fearful! I use sparingly.

 

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