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November 15, 2018

Striped Cozy Sweater: The Weekly Style Edit

Happy almost Friday friends! I can’t even believe that a week from today is Thanksgiving! Do you have any fun plans? I think we are actually going to have two Thanksgiving’s this year, one with my family and one with my in-laws. Who could pass up two Thanksgiving dinners? I’m actually more of a side dish and dessert fan than a turkey fan, but either way it should be fun!

In picking out my outfit for this week’s The Weekly Style Edit, I clearly had some festive vibes in mind. Since today is all about sweaters, I couldn’t wait to share this cute striped cozy sweater. I have been wearing it non-stop, and am pretty sure I will actually be wearing it again for Thanksgiving. Also, can we have a moment for these velvet heels? I recently placed an Old Navy order and decided to give these a try. I’M OBSESSED! I can’t wait to wear them throughout the holiday season.

Since next week is Thanksgiving, Megan and I decided to focus on gratitude instead of a specific outfit trend. We will still be having our link up, so be sure to join us today, as well as next week. If you need some more Thanksgiving outfit inspiration, check out my post from last year with a few ideas. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I am headed to Mexico for the first time ever, and can’t wait to share more soon.

Wearing:

VICI Striped Sweater

Madewell High Rise Jeans (my all time favorite pair – now on sale for $70!)

Old Navy Velvet Pumps

Kendra Scott Ring

Sugarfix by Baublebar Earrings c/o

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November 13, 2018

4 Easy Ways to Incorporate Self-Care Into Your Daily Routine

This post is sponsored by Olay. All thoughts and opinions are my own.When it comes to self-care, I’ll be the first to admit that I could be a lot better at it. Between working multiple jobs, being a mom and a wife, and just trying to maintain my sanity (kidding, sort of), it can be challenging. Sometimes I am on the go all day long, and don’t have a chance to relax until 10pm at night. Definitely not a sustainable practice, but it’s where I am in life right now. With that in mind, it’s essential for me to come up with easy ways to incorporate self-care into my daily routine that are not particularly time consuming.

There seems to be a misconception when it comes to self-care, particularly that it should cost a pretty penny and is an all-or-nothing act. By this I mean to escape all of life’s worries and problems and tune out the world for a while. While that sounds amazing, it’s just not realistic for most people. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the time to run off to a spa and spend the day. I’m always looking for easy ways to take care of myself when I have an extra 30 minutes here or there, and wanted to share my top 4 today with you.

4 Easy Ways to Incorporate Self-Care Into Your Daily Routine

Take a few minutes to just breathe. This one sounds super simple and maybe even a little silly. You’re probably thinking, “I already do that” or “why would this be first on the list?” It’s something I thought I was doing a lot more of until recently. I finally took the plunge and got an Apple watch, and man does it keep me accountable! There is an app called Breathe that helps me slow down and a minute to breathe. This can easily be done without the help of an app, of course, and something that can make a huge difference in our mood!
Throw on a face mask! Using a good clay mask is absolutely one of my favorite ways to incorporate self-care into my day. I recently tried the new Olay Fresh Reset Mask and it was love at first swipe! Usually masks can be time consuming because of the mess that is made applying and removing them. The Olay Clay Stick Masks come in an easy to apply stick that takes just a few minutes to apply. They are formulated with glycerin which helps provide moisture to your skin while removing impurities. This also ensures the mask doesn’t fully dry on the skin, making them easy to remove as well. And bonus – the new Olay Fresh Reset Mask is available at Walmart!
Read. Read anything – a book, a magazine, an uplifting article on your phone. This is one thing that I’ll admit I do not do enough of. Swapping out social media for a good book is always a good idea.
Enjoy your favorite beverage. This could be hot tea, an overpriced coffee, or even just a glass of water with lemon. For me, there’s nothing better than snuggling up in a cozy blanket with a hot cup of coffee, especially while relaxing with a mask on!

What are some of your favorite ways to incorporate self-care into your daily routine?

November 12, 2018

How to Elevate Any Outfit with Artisan Jewelry

You guys know I love a good statement piece of jewelry. Whether it’s a great pair of earrings or a gorgeous pendant necklace, jewelry is the easiest way to elevate any outfit. I am always on the hunt for unique pieces, and was recently introduced to two local artisans that make the most incredible jewelry. Danny Hart Design and Casa Brujaja are both a part of the first annual New Mexico Artisan Market. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to tour both of their studios. Today I am excited to bring you a behind the scenes look at some beautiful artisan jewelry.

Danny Hart Design

The pieces I am wearing above are both from Danny Hart Design. Danny is a fellow born and raised New Mexican. He worked for many years as a carpenter before transitioning into making lifestyle accessories. Every piece that he makes is completely handcrafted. One of the the coolest things about Danny is that he is basically a one man show, and creates each piece in the comfort of his own home studio.

The Danny Hart Design earrings are definitely my favorite, but he also makes rings, necklaces, beanies, and more. Danny hand paints each piece with colors inspired by the local New Mexico landscape. Each piece ranges in price from $38-$110, making them very affordable. I love that Danny’s jewelry is so versatile, and can be worn with almost any outfit.

Casa Brujaja

The second artisans I was able to meet with were the lovely Kia and Sienna of Casa Brujaja. These ladies are just incredible! I’m not even sure I can put into words how cool this studio tour was. I was amazed by all of the unique items they had in their space that will eventually be made into jewelry. Kia and Sienna cultivate and forage for every single natural element they use in their jewelry. This includes flowers, leaves, snakeskin, insects, and more.

I love the unique mixture of metals, natural elements, and gemstones that are combined to create each piece. The Pathfinder cuff that I am wearing below is made with a yellow rose and smoky quartz. This cuff could be worn daily, or layered with a few others for a special occasion. Casa Brujaja also create rings, earrings, and necklaces that would be the perfect statement piece for any look. Their jewelry is definitely one-of-a-kind!

New Mexico Artisan Market

Both Danny Hart and Casa Brujaja are just two of the many featured artisans that will be featured at The New Mexico Artisan Market. The shopping event will be held at Hotel Albuquerque from November 23-25, 2018. Tickets are currently on sale, and can be purchased straight from their website. I am also teaming up with another local blogger, Amy of Delineate Your Dwelling, to give 25 lucky winners a pair of tickets to the event. Be sure to head to my Instagram (@lindsayrutland) to enter!

This post was written in partnership with the New Mexico Artisan Market. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

November 9, 2018

How to Make Your Guest Room Winter Ready with Kohl’s

This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I was paid for this post and received the included home goods as compensation.

How to Make Your Guest Room Winter Ready

If you have been following along with my Insta-stories (@lindsayrutland), you may have seen a sneak peek of our new and improved guest room. With the holidays coming up, the room was in major need of a refresh for visitors! We knew we wanted to give our guest room a makeover, but didn’t want to spend a lot to do so. Since our guest room is the only spare room in our house, it has turned into quite the junk room over time. We go through phases of cleaning it up and move things around, but have never really spent the time to make it suitable for guests.

Now that the holidays are right around the corner, it was time to make a big change. When it comes to finding affordable bedding, I have always been impressed by the large selection at Kohl’s. Naturally, it was the first place that popped in my mind. I knew I wanted to keep the bedding neutral and easy to change out seasonally if needed. I immediately fell in love with this gorgeous white pucker stripe bed set from The Big One. It came with another set of sheets that will be perfect for summer. I decided to swap them out for a cozy flannel pair from Cuddl Duds to ensure our holiday guests stay warm!

From 11/7 to 11/18, Kohl’s will be having a huge winter bedding sale. That means that almost all of the bedding included in today’s post will be on sale! Twin Cuddl Duds Flannel, Fleece, or Microfiber Sheet Sets will be $29.99 (originally $49.99). Full/Queen Cuddl Duds cozy quilts will be $89.99 (originally $159.99). There will also be some great sales on The Big One pieces from 11/7 to 11/12, including $49.99 for all sizes of their quilt and sham sets (originally $99.99-$139.99). All sizes of their complete bedding set with sheets will be $69.99 (originally $119.99- $179.99).

Featured Bedding:

Cuddl Duds Flannel Sheet Set

Cuddl Duds Down Alternative Pillow

The Big One Pucker Stripe Bed Set

Cuddl Duds Faux Fur Throw

Just for fun, here is the promised ‘before’ photo of the room:

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November 8, 2018

Black Overalls for Fall: The Weekly Style Edit

When overalls made a comeback, I wasn’t sure I could pull them off. I was worried I’d never find a pair that would be long enough, and those they would accentuate my curves in some unfortunate ways. I have worn this pair of overalls more than once in various blog posts because I love them so much! I actually bought this exact pair last year, and they still hold up. They have faded a bit, but I’m actually kind of digging it!

I love that overalls can be styled with so many different types of tops and shoes. Of course I gravitate toward styling them more causally, but you could easily dress overalls up. Throw on a pair of heels and a pretty lace top underneath and you’re good to go. I also love wearing mine no matter what season it is, but they feel especially perfect in the fall.

Today is link up day, so make sure to head over to The Fashionista Momma’s post to see how she styled overalls. We would also love for you to join us below! Add a link or two from your favorite outfit post of the week. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Wearing:

AE Overalls (old, similar pair here)

Madewell Top (on sale!)

Universal Thread Cut Out Booties

Maurices Crossbody Bag c/o

Casa Brujaja Cuff c/o

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November 6, 2018

October Beauty Hits and Misses

Happy Tuesday friends! Can you believe we are already almost a week into November? I am a total broken record, but where did this year go? I’m definitely not sad to see Halloween go, and am excited for the holidays, but whoa it’s almost 2019. Let that sink in for a minute. I have been having a lot of fun putting together my monthly hits and misses, and definitely plan to keep it going next year. Ready to see what products made the list for October?

October Beauty Hits

First up for the hits is the COVERGIRL Lid Lock Up eyeshadow primer. I actually ran out of my first tube of this last month and switched over to the Urban Decay primer. There was a little bit of backlash after I said that I didn’t think the UD primer was worth the money, but it’s true! This COVERGIRL primer is just as good and 1/3 of the price! It makes the perfect base for any shadow, and lately I can’t get enough of the Urban Decay Born to Run palette (c/o). It makes a great travel palette, and is one I use almost daily.

Another product I’ve been using almost daily is the Pixi MatteLast Liquid Lipstick (c/o). I guess you can say I am a matte lipstick convert now because I have really been enjoying them! The shade pictured above is Peony Pink and it is the most gorgeous pink that I think would flatter any skin tone!

The last two hits for me are the new Olay Pore Detox stick mask (c/o) and the Captain Blankenship Golden Waves sea salt spray (c/o). My love for Olay is strong, and I about freaked when I heard they were releasing stick masks. I won’t say too much about this one today (other than I LOVE it), but will be sharing a whole post about all 3 masks they released soon! Captain Blankenship is another brand I’ve shared about before, and this sea salt spray is insanely gorgeous. The shimmer is very subtle, and the golden waves version is perfect for my fellow blondies!

October Beauty Misses

I am excited to report that October really did not have any true misses! The Captain Blankenship sea salt spray that I mentioned earlier comes in two other shades: Rose Gold Sunset and Silver Fox. While you guys know I love the formula of this sea salt spray (I actually shared the original formula here), these shades we not really compatible with my hair color. I think the rose gold would be stunning on brunettes or red hair, and the silver fox might be better suited for the blondest of blondes. So definitely not a miss, just not the right color for me (but are both so gorgeous!)