FASHION

Last Minute Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

I'm sure none of you are last-minute shoppers so you can likely pass over this Gift Guide knowing that you had your presents purchased well before the those swarms of people fighting over parking spots at the mall or over the last Keurig machine at Target. To be...

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Herringbone Vest

It's kind of {really} hard to beat temperatures above 50* a mere 5 night sleeps before Christmas, but to no complaining from me that is exactly what we got lucky enough to experience yesterday. While it still felt cool and was a bit breezy, there was no need to be out...

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Be Yourself Boutique: Party Dress

Can we just pause for a moment to admire how seriously stunning this party dress is?! Ok, great, thanks. But for real though...this is a total show-stopper in my humble opinion. It's feminine, bold, figure-flattering, and the ideal length to wear to anything from a...

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Be Yourself Boutique: Statement Piece

Whether it is a leather skirt, a killer pair of heels, or maybe a fur coat, every girl has at least one item in her closet that has major ‘wow’ factor. {Sorry Kyle—I have all 3 of those…} As Christmas quickly approaches and we’re all finalizing our New Year’s Even...

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Be Yourself Boutique: Neutral Layers

This week I have the privilege of teaming up with Be Yourself, a local Omaha (and Lincoln!) clothing boutique that I dare you to walk into and not want to purchase at least 50% of their inventory! Founded in 2005 by sisters Jennie O'Dell and Kim Vasey, Be...

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Softly Sweater

Sometimes you find a piece of clothing that you absolutely love and need in every color andthis appropriately named 'Softly' sweater is the perfect example of that for me. Unfortunately my budget doesn't allow for me to own it in the 5+ colors it comes...

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A Midwestern Mister’s Gift Guide

Raise your hand if you feel like the men in your life are the hardest ones to buy gifts for?! I know you can't actually see me right now, but picture me standing on my chair with my hand raised right now. Whether it's Kyle, my dad, or any other male for that matter,...

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Belted Cape

With weather hovering in the upper 40s and all the snow from Monday gone, it was the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the outdoors on this first weekend of December. There's something about living in a city of a million people, yet having the ability to drive...

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Lily + Shi (Part 2)

Now that it's December and all, I find it more than appropriate to break-out any and all holiday-esque pieces. Tartan flannel PJs? Check. Fair Isle sweaters? Absolutely. Pillowsadorn with little snowman? You bet. And this top? HECK YES. I love gold, I love glitter,...

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Lily + Shi (Part 1)

While I'll never stop shopping at my go-to, large retailers {i.e. Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, H&M, etc.}, I've found myself seeking out small/local spots more and more lately. This is one of my favorite sweaters at the moment--I have in in 3 colors--but if you take...

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