A t-shirt dress is one of those things that every girl needs in their closet! It’s that one piece that you can style a million different ways and you can wear it in any season! (it’s the perfect piece to transition into Fall!)
There are so many options and different price ranges but this $26 Amazon one is by far my favorite for the price, and in my opinion the best bang for your buck! I have it in 3 different colors already and I feel like I need them all! Here are my 6 favorite ways to style it!
#1 Keep it casual with sneakers
First up and one of the most common ways I like to wear this dress! I just tossing on a pair of sneakers & call it a day! It’s such a simple and classic outfit that can be worn from brunch to running errands because it’s thats comfortable (sometimes I forget I’m actually wearing a dress 😂)! Sneakers keeps the dress casual but it’s so cute!
#2 Toss a chambray shirt around your waist
Let’s be real, a chambray shirt makes everything better! It’s the perfect layering piece for warmth or style and a classic closet staple that will never go out of style. Here is my favorite chambray shirt (it’s on sale for under $25!) It functions as a belt essentially when wrapped around a t-shirt dress, providing some shape to the dress! You can also wear it as a normal shirt over the dress for an additional layer in the Fall.
#3 Layer it with a kimono
A kimono is another great option to transition your t-shirt dress into Fall. It’s the perfect way to add a pop of color to a simple outfit & completely transform the outfit!
#4 Transition into Fall with a denim jacket and booties
Everyone has a denim jacket in their closet, and it’s the perfect layering piece to toss over a t-shirt dress. Similarly to the chambray shirt, you can wrap it around your waist, or toss if over your shoulders for an extra layer. I love adding a pair of booties to wear this look into Fall.
#5 Spice it up with a wide brim hat
If you guys know me, you know my motto is “a hat fixes everything!” 😂 Bad hair day? Looking to accessorize? Need to spice up an outfit? A hat works every time! It totally can change any outfit and I love it paired with a simple t-shirt dress!
#6 Dress it up with heels and a belt
Lastly, the perfect date night outfit! One of my favorite parts of a t-shirt dress is that you can easily wear it from day to night! Adding a belt and some heels are the perfect way to dress it up for a night out!
I hope that was helpful to take your favorite t-shirt dress and wear it all year round using things you already have in your closet! As always, if you have any questions just leave them below or DM me on Instagram!
We all dread hair washing day, so I thought I’d share a few tips and products I’ve found that allow me to extend my washes to every 5+ days! This also allows you to preserve your hairstyle so that you’re not applying heat to your hair everyday! I’ll preface this post by saying this didn’t happen over night! Just like men, your hair takes training! 😂 (sorry, babe!) I started doing these things about 2 years ago, and slowly put surely I could go longer and longer between washes! Here are my secret weapons!
#1 Start with a tighter curl!
Hands down my favorite wand is the 25 mm lustre wand. Using a smaller barrel is key to getting long lasting curls because they will fall out/loosen as the week goes on. See below the difference between day 1 and day 2 curls!
Day 1 Hair: Soft romantic curls using a 1″ (25 mm) Wand
Day 2 Curls: Loosened up, touched up around my face!
#2 Dry Shampoo is your bff:
I use dry shampoo pretty much every single day. My favorite is linked here! It smells nice, doesn’t leave white residue and isn’t thick and gross. My hair feels FRESHLY WASHED every single morning after I use it.
On day 1: I use dry shampoo in my roots on the crown of my head simply for volume.
Days 2-5 I spray my roots each morning before styling to remove any grease build up. As the week progresses I switch to this super dry shampoo which has super absorbent properties for really dirty hair.
Deja Vu Dry shampoo is my everyday go-to product! Style Revival is what I use on “dirtier” hair! These are the most important products to extend your washes!
#3 Texture spray
Whether your hair holds curls well or not, I’d always recommend to use a texture spray to add volume and allow your curls to last longer. I love this sea salt spray, it’s light and refreshing and makes me feel like I’m at the ocean! This gives the heat something to stick to when curling your hair initially which extends the longevity of your curls!
If you have fine hair that doesn’t hold curl well, this is a must!
#4 Touch up curls around your face
One perk of going longer between washes, saves your hair from unnecessary heat damage! After I initially curl my hair on day one, I only touch up the curls around my face going forward! You can use the same wand you initially used, or a larger barrel wand so that it creates bigger/looser curls to match the rest of your hair!
#5 Get creative with hairstyles! (hello top knot!)
Typically by day 3/4 I start getting creative! My favorite “day 3 hairstyle” is a top knot! Since your hair is typically a little dirty by now, or you’ve used dry shampoo for a couple of days, you’ll have more volume for a top knot and it hides the “dirtiness’ of your roots!
The top knot is my go-to day 3 hairstyle!
#5 Apply an oil to preserve your shine
Just as your roots may greasy without washing, your ends typically start to look dried out in between washes and you don’t want to neglect them! I love argan oil and marula oil in between washes to keep my hair looking healthy and shiny! I typically spray the marula oil immediately after curling and then run my fingers through my hair to disperse and separate curls. I add argan oil to the ends of my hair each day to provide moisture to keep them looking healthy and not dried out!
Argan oil & marula oil provide moisture and shine to your hair in between washes.
#6 When all else fails- wear a cute hat!
By day 5, I’m using the super absorbant dry shampoo, but depending on how many times I worked out that week etc, it may be time to resort to desperate measures- a hat! This doesn’t have to be a bad thing! Below are some of my favorite hats that allow me to survive another day not having to wash my hair!
A hat fixes everything when you’re in need of a wash!
I used to be afraid of adding product to my hair, thinking it would weigh it down, make it feel crunchy/sticky or dirty but then I found these secret weapons that actually provide value without the added weight! It does take some time to train your hair, but I hope these tips help you preserve your curls and allow you to go longer between washes! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or comment below with any questions!
29 and feeling wine! I had the best time celebrating my 29th Birthday in New York around the Finger Lakes exploring some of the most beautiful east coast vineyards! I thought I would do a fun little post for you all to get to know me a little bit better and share “29 things you may not know about me”! Some are funny and some are serious! Enjoy!
Pharmacy has been my only “real” job ever! I started working at a retail pharmacy when I was 16 & the rest is history!
I grew up in a small town in Upstate NY (yes, there is actually about 7 hours more north of New York State that exists besides NYC!)
I was voted class party animal in college- sorry Mom & Dad! (but I was also voted “most school spirit” so chose to be recognized for that instead 😂)
Kyle and I met on Bumble! We are both pharmacists and we know a bunch of the same people, but we never crossed paths! Timing is everything!
In 2018, I bought a brand new condo by myself! I was going through a breakup & it was the one thing I did for myself! I got to customize everything from the floors, countertops to the paint! I moved in and met Kyle a week later 😂
I gained about 25 pounds my freshman year of college. (there are pics to prove it! 👀)
I’m a pharmacy manager at a retail grocery store pharmacy! I work 12 hour days, so I only work about 13 days a month which is how I have so much time to blog!
I’m not a great cook- Kyle is 100% the cook of the house, but I’m learning more everyday! I wonder daily how I survived before him 😂 (cereal for dinner was my jam!)
I have two Bengal cats- Leo and Neo! They’re crazy, but I love them! Kyle has 1 dog, Brixton, (he’s a golden retriever) and they all love each other! With all of our animals, I say we have a “pharm” (omg that’s so nerdy when I type it out LOL).
I get hangry really fast and really bad, but then fill up after 2 bites. Kyle jokes about carrying around a slice of bread for me because it comes out of nowhere.
I didn’t dye or highlight my hair until just a couple of years ago! It’s naturally pitch black! Growing up I was always asked if it was fake. I also don’t have extensions- it’s all my real hair!
I played both Soccer and Basketball in college! (everyone assumes I’m a girly girl but I’m actually pretty athletic!)
When I finished pharmacy school I grew a million dollar a year online makeup business! I still have it, but I’ve definitely switched gears!
I hardly ever watch tv! (Although my guilty pleasure is The Bachelor/Bachelorette) I do love snuggling up on the couch with Kyle watching a movie or show but I’m not one to binge watch shows or anything like that.
I hate water 😂 I have to force myself to drink it. If I drink one glass of water a day that’s a good day for me. My poor kidneys!
I hope to one day be a full time blogger! I love working for myself and my dream would be to work from home once we have kids!
Super type-A personality. Always organized, always have a plan, super competitive, driven to succeed etc.
I grew up in a HUGE family! I have 17 first cousins on side and 23 on the other side! Cousins are the best and were my first best friends!
I hate being alone! I’m a huge chicken and I also just always like to be around people. (Super extrovert!)
I’m a huge family person and big momma’s girl which is the biggest reason why I don’t ever want to move too far!
I’m a morning person! I don’t necessarily enjoy waking up early, but I’m most productive in the morning! I’m fine as long as I get 7-8 hours of sleep.
I used to HATE coffee! I would get mad at my parents if they made it while I was in the house, now I literally don’t function without it.
I only applied to one college & got in early acceptance! I knew I wanted to go to pharmacy school so I just put all my eggs in one basket & thankfully it worked out! (not sure I’d recommend doing that)
My eye sight is so bad all of a sudden. My whole life I had 20/20 vision (I actually used to want fake glasses) and within the last couple of years my eyes have just gotten SO bad.
I love to dance, but I’m so bad at it. I literally have no rhythm, but you’ll always find me on the dance floor all night long at weddings.
I have a camel collection (again laughing out loud as I type this 😂). It started in 5th grade when my teacher gave me a small camel eraser for my bday & it just stuck. 🤷🏻♀️
I love being busy! People wonder how I do so much (work full time, blog, makeup business, good relationship, go out etc)- but I always just love having something to do! I get bored easily!
I had braces for 4 years and then Invisalign for 1 year! These teeth weren’t cheap! 😁
I laugh a lot & I’m always smiling!
I hope you guys loved this and feel like you were able to get to know me a little bit better! If you have any more questions, I’m an open book! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or leave a comment here! Happy Saturday!
Hi ladies! Quarantine is starting to be lifted and I know so many of you are starting to plan Summer beach trips and vacations! Swimsuits are one of those things that I just cannot justify spending hundreds of dollars on. Swimsuit trends go in and out so quickly, I typically wear them for a couple of seasons and then move on! Plus, if I’m going on vacation I don’t want to wear the same one everyday, so if it’s cute, and I feel comfortable and confident in it, sign me up! I rounded up all of my favorite Amazon swimsuits that are not only super affordable but great quality! Most of these can be found on my instagram, (I have an entire highlight of Amazon swimsuits) but some have never been seen before! I’m wearing a size small in all swimsuits unless otherwise noted!
This is definitely going to be the hottest swimsuit of the season! I’ve been seeing this style pop up everywhere (some retailers selling it for over $100!) and I found it on Amazon Prime for only $17 here! It is definitely not the type of swimsuit you want to wear to play beach volleyball, but it’s perfect for a romantic getaway with your hubby or would also be super fun for a bachelorette party!
Next up this rainbow swimsuit ! I snagged this one last year and I’m so happy that they brought it back! This is another one I’ve seen sold for over $60 at other retailers and it’s only $18 on Amazon! Great high waisted option that is full coverage in the back!
This is another swimsuit from last season that they brought back! It gives me all the nautical vibes and would be perfect for a day on the lake! Linked here.
This hot pink swimsuit is one of my all time favorite Amazon swims! I love the vibrant color and the ruffle details along the bottoms and straps! Super fun swim and perfect for any summer vacation & it’s only $16!
This high waisted black bikini is another great option that is full coverage in the back but the pom-poms on the top give it a fun vibe! I wore this to my friends bachelorette party last year in Nashville and I loved that I felt great in it and didn’t have to worry about what I ate or drank because it was super flattering!
I love this high waisted leopard bikini from last year! It’s high waisted but not SUPER high waisted and I love that the top has supportive straps! The bottoms are cheeky but not uncomfortable! You might recognize the person on the Amazon listing of this one 😉
This is such a fun trendy snakeskin swimsuit! The colors are adorable and this one is also very flattering! It comes with removable straps (I wore it strapless) and the bottoms are pretty high waisted on this one making it super flattering! This one is semi-cheeky in the back!
This is the cutest one-piece option if you’re looking for a swimsuit that you want to feel comfortable in (perfect for a family vacay!) The polkadots gave it a fun/retro vibe and I LOVE the one shoulder!
This red bikini is actually two different swimsuits! I loved the tie-top so much but it came with a high waisted bottom, and I wanted something a little sexier for our trip to Mexico this Winter! I found this VERY CHEEKY bikini bottom that matched perfectly so I went with it! Definitely NOT my number one choice for a family vacay, but definitely perfect for a getaway with your man 😉 My body chain is also from Amazon and comes in a pack of 8 with a mix of gold and silver chains!
These is the same bikini bottom as the red one, but in black. Again, very cheeky, but a fun swimsuit for a romantic vacation! It comes in a lot of other colors too!
This white bikini is one of my favs! It is ribbed and such good quality. The straps are adjustable, has removable pads and it fits perfectly. The bottoms are a tad cheeky, but still feel comfortable!
Next up is this STUNNING black lace bikini! The lace detail is so beautiful and so nicely made. I love the bottoms because they tie on each side allow them to fit perfectly! They are somewhat cheeky, but again very comfortable fitting! I paired this lace kimono over top and it matches perfectly!
This belted white one piece is SO flattering! I love the belt trend on swimsuit this year because they hit at the most flattering part of your waist! The gold belt detail is gorgeous. It is pretty cheeky as you see and I think this would be the perfect swimsuit for a bachelorette party or honey moon! It has removable pads and is not see through at all! I added this green leaf kimono over top as a cover up and it was the perfect tropical piece!
This hot pink one piece is SO cute for vacations! It’s nice and vibrant, and has a cute flirty cut out in the middle! It’s the perfect suit to feel cute AND confident in! Floral kimono is linked here.
This white color block bikini is also one of my favorites! The bottoms are pretty full coverage and the top is completely adjustable. It ties both around the neck and around your back, allowing the perfect fit. It has removable padding and the pastel colors are gorgeous! Perfect Summer bikini!
This leopard/color block one piece is a best seller week after week! It has an extra long tie allowing you to wear it so many different ways. I love criss-crossing it in the front and tying a large bow in the back! One of the most flattering one pieces I’ve ever seen. It is a very deep plunge in the front, so keep in mind if you are bustier! Such a sexy swimsuit for a getaway with your man!
That’s all for now! I hope you love this roundup of swimsuits from Amazon, and I hope you all feel sexy, beautiful, comfortable and confident in your new swimmies!
Hi everyone! I’ve been dying to write this post since we’ve been home! This trip was actually one of the biggest reasons I’ve decided to launch my blog! It was one of my favorite vacations to date, and I couldn’t wait to tell everyone about our experience at Unico 20’87 in Riviera Maya, Mexico!
We left just as the COVID-19 Pandemic was beginning, and I am SO happy that we decided to go and not cancel our trip. It was the perfect mix of relaxing, romantic and fun!
From the moment we stepped foot onto the resort we were treated like royalty. We were welcomed by our personal staff member whom we could contact via WhatsApp at anytime during our stay. I think one of my favorite things about Unico compared to other resorts I’ve stay at is the ease of requesting anything from food/drinks, to dinner reservations and room requests (like filling up our hot tub!) Everything you need, you can simply pull up the resort app and request!
Room
The rooms at Unico were incredible. Each room has a jacuzzi tub, and range from ocean view to swim up pools! We stayed in an ocean front Junior suite and the view was to die for! Nothing beat waking up to the sunrise rise every morning and taking a romantic bath overlooking the ocean! The fridge was always fully stocked and they asked us our preferences for drinks etc. They also had us select a scent upon arrival to be diffused in our room, which was very relaxing! The robes & slippers were also a lovely addition, and we lived in them all week long!
Food
The food was incredible. It was one of the reasons we decided to stay here, because we wanted good food/drinks. We’ve stayed at too many resorts where the food is put out in bulk or buffets and it’s jut not great. Not only was the food incredible, fresh and healthy, but it was so easy to obtain. As mentioned above, you could simply order food from the app on your phone while sitting at the pool or in your room, you could ask your pool server for anything, or set up reservations for dinner with the click of a button. Cafe Inez was one of my favorites, if we didn’t order room service in the morning this is where we would stop for breakfast (they made the BEST smoked salmon bagel), and we got lattes every morning here! We tried a different restaurant each night and it’s honestly impossible to pick a favorite. We went to Mura House (Japanese) the first night and we both had classic hibachi dinners, both were incredible with of course a fun show to watch while they cooked! Mi Carisa (Italian) was the second restaurant we tried, and this one was simply worth it for the views! You walked over a gorgeous lit walk-way into the restaurant and it was just dreamy! They had the best calamari, fried cheese and I had a bucatini in vodka sauce that was incredible! It was a Friday during lent, and they even added shrimp into the pasta for me, since I couldn’t eat meat! We came back here a second night because we loved it so much! Kyle had the chicken parm and I tried a squid link fettuccine, which was so different but actually amazing! We also had breakfast here one morning and it was one of the best breakfast’s I’ve ever had! Amazing french toast, fresh fruit and of course bottomless mimosas! Cueva Sieta was the Mexican restaurant, and we had the BEST margaritas ever! We joke about just going back to have these margs again! LOL We tried a bunch of small plates and tacos, and it was everything we could’ve imagined from an authentic Mexican restuarant! 20’87 was also worth it simply for the views, it’s pretty much right on the ocean! It’s mostly outside and had the biggest variety of food! I had a NY Strip Steak and Kyle had a burger! Both were so incredible! We also had brunch here one morning and a picture from the swinging chairs is a MUST! Overall, I would simply go back to Unico for the food alone. By FAR the best resort food we’ve ever had!
Drinks
Drinks can be tricky while on vacation! It always takes me a couple of days to find my “go-to” cocktail! I’ll have a couple of sugary drinks, but I definitely cannot sip on those all day/week or I’ll feel terrible! They did make a mean strawberry daiquiri though! Our favorite drink was the Jade! It was their welcome drink (no alcohol) and we requested to add a shot of Rum/Vodka to it (I preferred rum, Kyle loved it with vodka) and it was AMAZING! It was light, refreshing and something you could drink all day long! The service was great by the pool, if you took care of your server, they took care of you! 😉 They also had a cocktail bar in the middle of the resort that could make drinks like whiskey sours, Old Fashions, etc that were a little fancier and not necessarily “pool drinks”. As mentioned above, Cafe Inez was our go to place for lattes/coffee! I NEED a resort with good coffee and they were amazing! They also made incredible smoothies!
Beaches/Pools
I was skeptical of coming back to this part of Mexico, because my last trip to Cancun, I was very unimpressed with the beaches, but man did Unico prove me wrong! The beach was gorgeous! It was clean, the sand was beautiful and the water was so clear and blue! I never thought of beaches when I thought of Mexico prior to this trip! We didn’t go for super long walks along the beach to other resorts etc, but the beach right at Unico was gorgeous and they have really cute palm trees etc for pictures! We LOVED the pool scene here and it’s where we spent most of our time. There were two main pools, one for entertainment and one for more relaxing. The swim up bar was great at the main entertainment bar, and service was always prompt! We didn’t find that drinks tasted “watered down” as they do at many resorts. You could also request just about anything and they would whip it up for you! My ONE complaint is that they didn’t have white claw (or any seltzer)- but we left that in the suggestion box! 😉
Activities
I typically like to just relax and do our own thing on vacation, but it is fun to jump into group activities or have some nightly entertainment! As this was an adults only resort, the activities were on point with exactly what we like to do! During the day at the main pool they had something going on, such as a DJ, beer pong tournaments, foam parties etc. (as I mentioned above, there is plenty of low key space if this isn’t for you. We would typically set up at the more low key pool and then venture over to the entertainment area when we wanted to turn up a little 😉 ) At night they had so many fun activities and entertainment! We participated in a salsa dancing class, live music and cocktail making class all which were so fun! Each night you can find the activity list on their app making it super easy to see if it interests you! As I said above we went just a couple of days before the COVID outbreak got really serious, but we were already aware of it, so we opted to just stay at the resort and not partake in any excursions, but they had a long list of things you could sign up for off the resort as well!
Transportation
Getting to and from the resort was very organized and stress free! We signed up for a shuttle when we booked our entire stay through booking.com and there was an agent waiting for us at the airport to take us to the resort. I highly suggest setting this up prior to getting there because once you land you may not have cell service. We flew into Cancun directly from Montreal and then from the airport it was just over an hour long shuttle ride to the resort. Since it was booked through a third party, we also had some other people in our shuttle going to a nearby resort! Everything was really safe and secure and would definitely book this again. On the way back (also pre-booked), Unico had everything set up on the morning of our departure and let us know what time to meet our shuttle. We had a later flight, so even though we had to check out of our room, they allowed us to leave our bags at the concierge and hang out by the pool all day before our flight which was fabulous!
Favorites
Overall, I would 100% go back to Unico! The staff was amazing, the resort was gorgeous, the pool/beaches were everything you dream of for a tropical vacation and it was the perfect combination of romantic and fun. It was overall a mostly young crowd (a lot of weddings!) and a great vacation vibe. As I mentioned above, it’s tailored to a younger (NOT college kids) population due to the ease of everything being done via your phone/the app. The food definitely sets this resort apart from any other all inclusive I’ve stayed at and we definitely look forward to coming back!
Downsides
If you couldn’t tell, we LOVED Unico! We would 100% come back to this resort. If I HAD to pick SOMETHING that we would change, as mentioned above, I’d love to see some sort of hard seltzer option to drink. I really cannot think of any other thing I would change about this resort. We really loved everything about it!
