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LuLaRoe Style Series: The Carly

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LuLaRoe Carly

LuLaRoe From A to Z: The Carly Dress

The LuLaRoe Carly is one of the most versatile dresses in the LuLaRoe style line up.   The Carly swing dress has a high-low hemline,   a “boyfriend” sleeve, and some Carly dresses have a patch pocket.  This dress has a generous cut which provides a great swing/flow to the garment.   I am * almost* embarrassed to admit how many Carly dresses I own (20+) but it is such a great dress for all seasons to wear to work, to play, and everything in between.  The Carly comes in a variety of prints and fabrics and is $55. Sizes run from XXS to XXXL.

Casual Carly

LuLaRoe Carly

The Carly is my go to dress for comfort, ease, and style.  On the weekends, I love to put on my favorite Carly with  a pair leggings and converse. In the warmer weather you can simply put on your Carly and shoes and you are ready for brunch, errands, or a day at the park!  Here, I am wearing my favorite black and pink micro stripe LuLaRoe Carly with a fun pair of LuLaRoe leggings and my unicorn Converse shoes.  I feel stylish and comfortable for a morning full of errands.

Work  Carly

LuLaRoe Carly

Teacher, mother, lawyer, maid, laundress, chef…whatever your job title(s) may be, the LuLaRoe Carly is the comfortable dress you have been waiting for.  During my teaching days, I would wear a Carly with a layering piece, leggings, and booties to head off to school looking put together, professional, and more importantly feeling comfortable and confident.   Here, I am wearing a LuLaRoe Carly, a LuLaRoe Sarah, and some tall boots.  Some days I add a skinny belt to cinch in my waist and add a little more of a tailored look to my outfit.

  Elegant Carly

The LuLaRoe Carly is also an excellent choice for special events/occasions.   I love pairing a solid black Carly with some sparkly accessories and heels for a night out or a wedding.  The Carly was also a style featured during the release of the LuLaRoe Elegant line and can be found in fun fabrics like crushed velvet, metallic, glitter dipped, etc.  These special fabrics can give your outfit that extra glitz needed for a special occasion.   Here, I am wearing my gorgeous green velvet Carly with a plaid blanket scarf and plaid shoes.  A perfect outfit for a holiday party.

A LuLaRoe Carly for Everyday

LuLaRoe Carly

No matter how you wear your LuLaRoe Carly you are going to love this dress enough to want to wear it everyday! If your ready to fill your closet with the Carly pop on over to the Facebook shop and check out our latest inventory.  Now if you excuse me, I am off to my Carly Addicts meeting.

You can read more about the amazing styles of LuLaRoe in my Style Series: LuLaRoe From A to Z.

 

 

 

With glitter and gratitude,

LuLaRoe Style Series: The Azure

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LuLaRoe From A-Z: The Azure Skirt

This week’s style focus is the flirty and fun LuLaRoe Azure skirt.  The Azure is an awesome A-line skirt that features the best of both worlds: a hint of femininity AND a yoga waistband for extra comfort.  This twirly skirt comes in a variety of colors and prints and is available in sizes XS-XXXL.  The Azure skirt is $35.  In this post I will show you  how to take a staple piece, the black Azure skirt, and go from weekend casual to work day appropriate and then to sassy night out on the town. Follow along and you will see, the Azure skirt is perfect for you and me!

Casual Azure

The Azure is a great skirt choice for casual and comfortable weekend attire.  I love the Azure skirt paired with a graphic tee and some cute sneakers.  This skirt is flirty, fun, and COMFORTABLE.  I love to have a little twirl in my skirt that lets my inner sass shine.  Here, I am wearing a black LuLaRoe Azure skirt, an “I heart My Geek” graphic t-shirt, a sweater knit LuLaRoe Lindsay kimono, and my FAVORITE unicorn print Converse.  I am ready to hit the post office and the bank, but first there is Target!

 

Work Day Azure

Let’s face it, life isn’t ALL fun and play.  Sometimes you need to WORK!  The Azure will easily transition from your go to weekend skirt to your weekday work skirt.  I love the simplicity of the Azure and with a change of your top or layering piece and shoes/accessories you are now ready for the office.  I know I have said this before but I will keep saying it,  one of my favorite things about LuLaRoe is it’s versatility and the fact that you do not have to give up comfort for style.  Here, I am wearing the same black LuLaRoe Azure skirt, a black LuLaRoe Perfect Tee, and a polka dot LuLaRoe Sarah with a coordinating necklace and little black booties.  Now I am ready for a morning of meetings but first, caffeine!

Evening  Azure

The Azure skirt is the perfect addition to your date night or girls night out lineup. This skirt can easily transition from day to night with a quick change of your shirt and shoes.   Here, I am wearing the same black Azure with a bright and bold fitted LuLaRoe Gigi top, a black LuLaRoe Sarah and my pink Tieks for that extra POP of color.  I am ready for a night out on the town…I will meet you on the dance floor.

 

Azure Everyday

No matter how you style your Azure, you will find it is a great skirt for weekend casual looks, your office wardrobe, and even a night on the town.  Need an Azure of your own?  Hop on over to the Facebook shop and scoop up a few for yourself.  These Azure skirts will be PERFECT for Spring!  You can read more about the amazing LuLaRoe styles in the Style Series: LuLaRoe From A to Z.

 

 

 

With glitter and gratitude,

LuLaRoe Style Series : The Amelia

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LuLaRoe From A-Z : The Amelia Dress

The LuLaRoe Amelia dress is hands down the most versatile, comfortable, and stylish dress I own.  The Amelia features a  high neckline, fitted bodice and sleeves, hand set box pleats, an exposed zipper, and hidden side seam pockets.  That’s right ladies, this dress has POCKETS!  The Amelia comes in sizes XXS – XXXL and is $65.

Casual Amelia

LuLaRoe Amelia -Casual Style

The LuLaRoe Amelia dress is perfect for casual weekend wear.  I love pairing  the Amelia with a graphic tee, a pair of converse, and a denim jacket.  I can spend my day doing errands and getting all my “adulting” tasks done  while being super comfortable and stylish!  Here, I am wearing my epic polka dot Amelia dress paired with an “I heart LuLaRoe” t-shirt, a LuLaRoe  Harvey denim jacket, my sparkles Kate Spade tote, and a pair of sunnies.  I am officially Target run ready!

 

 

 Work Day Amelia

LuLaRoe Amelia for Work

Seriously, the LuLaRoe Amelia dress is perfect for any occasion including work!  As a teacher, I LOVED the Amelia for it’s polished and professional look.   LuLaRoe makes getting dressed EASY!  Just put on an Amelia and you immediately FEEL amazing, look semi put together, and will be simply COMFORTABLE.  Wearing an Amelia is almost like wearing pajamas to work! Add a layering piece, some shoes, and a necklace and your good to go.  Just don’t forget to comb your hair!  Let’s take a moment to talk about my favorite feature of this dress, the pockets.  These hidden side seam pockets are perfect for lip gloss, your cell phone, or anything else you might need to stash away during a busy work day.  Here, I am wearing a gorgeous LuLaRoe Amelia with a LuLaRoe Lindsay Kimono, and my favorite pair of tall boots.   I am ready to slay that 12 hour workday!

Special Event Amelia

LuLaRoe Amelia Date Night

When you wear LuLaRoe, you do not have to sacrifice comfort for style! I love wearing the LuLaRoe Amelia for special occasions like a wedding or date night.  The Amelia is ideal for these events because you will look and feel beautiful AND you will be the most comfortable woman there!  Just add some bling and a pair of heels, booties, or sandals to take your look to the special occasion level.  Here, I am wearing my solid black Amelia (with rose gold zipper), a purple coat, and a fancy headband…not pictured are my amazing purple pumps. Now, let’s dance the night away.

 

Everyday is an Amelia Day

LuLaRoe Amelia

From casual weekend wear, to workday attire, or as wedding garb, the LuLaRoe Amelia dress is PERFECT to wear EVERY! SINGLE! DAY!  Do you need an Amelia (or 10) of your own?  Join me over at my Facebook shop  and grab an Amelia of your own!  If you want to read more in the Style Series: LuLaRoe A to Z, click here.

 

With glitter and gratitude,

Bagels As Easy As 1,2,3

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Calling All Bagel Lovers

Have I got an EASY recipe for you!  I first heard of these easy bagels at my Weight Watcher’s meeting and soon the internet was a buzz with recipe options.  Seriously, I am in no way a baker and I will be the first to admit I was skeptical about “easy bagels”.  I mean how delicious could a bagel made with only 2-3 ingredients and baked right in my oven really be?  I decided to dig out my apron and give it a whirl.

Bagel Ingredients 

1 C self rising flour

Easy Bagels - flour

1 C Fage plain fat free yogurt (drain liquid if any)

easy bagels yogurt

Egg wash (optional)

easy bagels eggwash

Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel seasoning (optional)

easy bagels seasoning

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • Cover baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray
  • Combine self rising flour and yogurt.  It will be clumpy.  Stir until combined
  • Knead dough 15-20 times on a floured surface..  Dough should be “tacky” but not sticky.  If it is super sticky add a bit more flour.  If it’s super crumbly you will need a little more yogurt.
  • Cut dough into 4 equal pieces.  Roll into individual balls.  Poke a hole in the middle and stretch dough out a little to form bagel shape.
  • Place on prepared baking sheet
  • Coat each bagel with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning.
  • Bake for about 22-25 mins.
  • Enjoy!

The Results – Mmmmmmm… Bagels!easy bagels

The verdict is in and I am a 2 ingredient bagel convert! These bagels are quick, easy, and delicious! I mean warm bagel goodness, what’s this bread addict not to like?   My bagel brain is thinking in overdrive of all the flavor options. Cinnamon raisin, sesame, orange cranberry… the possibilities are endless!!  What kind of bagels are you making?  Leave a comment below and let me know how they turn out.  Now if  you excuse me, I need to put on my stretchy bagel eating pants. 

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With glitter and gratitude,