FOURTH OF JULY READY

FOURTH OF JULY READY

Hi, ladies! I hope everyone is hanging in there! What a crazy time to be alive, right? Is anyone else refreshing the news every couple of minutes? I am on X (formerly Twitter) and find myself checking it every hour. I know the ending of the story (God wins) already, but I keep checking! I am praying for our military personnel and leaders. If you have a family member in the military or police force, please know how much I appreciate their service.

Speaking of this country, the Fourth of July is just around the corner, and I wanted to share a fun outfit for the occasion that can be worn day or night, and even as separates. I thought these matching denim pieces were so cute. The smocked top is slightly cropped (however, none of my skin is showing), and has removable spaghetti straps for a strapless look. The skirt has a smocked waistband that flows into a gathered, ankle-length silhouette. This is a great look to wear all summer long and into early fall. I paired an open-knit cardigan over my shoulders, but for the actual Fourth, I will be wearing this one. I paired these silver sandals with this look, but they are currently sold out in most sizes… sorry! These are a cute alternative.

A few other things I’ve been loving lately…

• These shirts by Rochelle Behrens (the black is so chic)
• Laundry Sauce Detergent Pods and Dryer Sheets are so dang good and make your laundry smell divine
• Diamond Cocon Sheer Eye– This lightweight concealing cream minimizes the look of dark circles and puffiness with a cocktail of active ingredients and a perfecting, luminous tint of color
• The Cadence System for traveling is fantastic!
• The Nori Trim is a high-performance fabric shaver designed to remove pills and lint from clothing and furniture. Their steam iron is great too!
• Biom Mini All-Purpose Wipes Starte Kit is so cute and non-toxic. I keep it in my car, in the cup holder.
• Karam MD Trifecta– These three products are all you need! Simple and easy!
• Love these “knickers!” They are so comfortable!
• Juliet Wines– Such a cool concept (read here)
• Recess Pickleball Paddles ARE THE CUTEST!
• U-Beauty Super Body Hydrator will make your arms feel smooth as glass!
• I love this gradual tanning lotion from Coco & Eve. This gives great color in a flash! Use Code: CATHY15

Also, J.CREW is having a SUMMER EVENT, with up to 50% off on almost everything!

We are keeping the grandkids tonight (overnight) so their parents can celebrate their anniversary. I can’t believe they’ve been married sixteen years. Time goes by so fast, it’s scary!

I hope you have a great weekend! Stay well and Be safe! xx

Photos: Heather Nicole

TOP // SKIRT // CARDIGAN // SANDALS (similar) // BAG (similar)// RING (similar), and this one would be great for the Fourth!

MY FAVORITE FOURTH OF JULY ITEMS