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The best sandals for summer!

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Hello friends! Hope you all are having a beautiful week so far! I was out shopping today with my Mom between our appointments! Mother, daughter time is always so nice! Of course, we just had to make a little stop at Nordstrom! Nordstrom is one of our favorite stores and is known for having one of the best shoe departments in all the land! It’s any woman’s heaven on earth right?!

There is an AMAZING sandal I want to make sure you ladies know about since summer is upon us! It’s made by Tory Burch and is called “The Miller” Sandal. Click pics to shop or link! This is the #1 selling sandal in the Nordstrom shoe department every summer! No jokes being made!

They come in a TON of different colors and are worth every. single. penny!! Trust me. They last years and are so stinkin’ cute! They have a cushioned insole which make them crazy comfy and a laser cut logo! The leather is soft as butter. My two favorite colors are the black and vintage vachetta! Great neutrals to match absolutely everything. For a little fun try the animal prints or bold colors! In case you are wondering, they run true to size. Talk about a fabulous wardrobe staple for our summer days and getaways!

These babies are literally worth every single bit of that price tag! Shoes will always be one of the best investments when it comes to your wardrobe! I promise! Let me know if you end up buying these or already own them! I love feedback, I really do! Until next time loves!

Your fav personal stylist,💋

Alicia

The secrets to bras that actually fit!

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Hi loves! Happy mid week to you all!!

I know you are probably counting down the exact minutes to the weekend! I know I sure am! Sacramento’s annual brew fest is this Saturday and I honestly can not wait! It’s always a grand ol’ time with my friends.

I recently casted a poll on my Instagram asking if my lady followers wanted advice on finding bras that actually fit or clothes that flatter for their specific body type. Winner was bras that fit! Let’s get to it. Let’s talk undergarments! They honestly couldn’t be more important! Here’s why…

I want to make this as clear as possible. You can have on the most AMAZING outfit ever. However, if you don’t have proper undergarments as your foundation (especially a well fitting bra and yes underwear is important too) it will immediately take away from any outfit!

Absolutely love this Natori feathers bra! Sexy and comfy. Go up a cup size!!
https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/natori-feathers-underwire-contour-maternity-nursing-bra/5126592

Step one: A proper, legitimate bra fitting at Nordstrom in their lingerie department. This will change your life forever sis! You should not want to feel like ripping off your bra by lunch hour! I use to work at Nordstrom and this was the very first department of many I worked in. I absolutely loved it. I felt every day I made a difference in the world. The most common issue is women wearing bras that are too big in the band and too small in the cup! Did you know 9/10 ladies are in the wrong size bra?!

Nordstrom’s policy for becoming bra fit certified was tougher than I ever thought it’d be. My managers would have to check off on any bra fitting for months until I was certified. It was one of the most educational experiences of my life! I have personally fit women for bras who were a B cup all the way to a double J. Nordstrom has a TON of beautiful, quality bras but let me tell you about their variety! They carry anything from push-up bras, to nursing, to plus size, to sports bras, strapless, bralettes and much, much more!

This is the best strapless bra, EVER!
https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-red-carpet-convertible-strapless-bra/3236610

Here are a few tips to make sure you are in the right size bra ladies:

  • Make sure you aren’t spilling right out of the cup or that the cup isn’t too big with excess fabric from the bra.
  • Be positive your straps are in the center of your shoulder not slipping off! Adjust if needed!
  • The front center of the bra should always lay flat against your chest when raising arms straight up. Not pulling away from your body!
  • The bra band should lay in the very center of your back. Not rising upward.
  • Last, wash on delicate in a garment bag and hang to dry!!

When wearing the right size bra you will be comfortable! Look thinner! Have better posture AND your clothes will look phenomenal! 🔥🔥⚡️

Go get that bra fitting! Especially if it’s been awhile, you’ve lost or gained weight, or if you’ve had a baby or two! You can thank me later!

Always here to help or answer any questions! Until next time my loves💋

xoxo, Alicia

5 quick, easy ways for Women to look polished!💫

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Hello my loves! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend enjoying yourselves. Hopefully you had some time to relax, eat some AMAZING food, and spend quality time with the ones you love most!

I want to talk briefly about five quick, simple ways to look polished in less than 30 minutes! Yes, under 30…let’s go!!

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Add highlighter to your daily makeup routine to appear you got that 8 hours of sleep!✔️✔️

I can’t tell you how much of an impact this has!! I always swipe on some highlighter to make my face look more vibrant! Love adding highlighter the most to my cheekbones and inner corners of my eyes!

2. Say it with me, MASCARA!!

Best. Mascara. Ever!!

I have been using this mascara for YEARS. I love the wand because it’s so easy to grab every single lash! This mascara is affordable and magical. It thickens, elongates, and adds volume to your lashes! Doesn’t flake either. Win-win!

3. Iron your garments! You heard me! This will make a hell of a difference. If you don’t do this, people won’t take you seriously. Don’t show up to work, church, or to date night looking like you just rolled out of bed! Trust me! Upgrade your iron, use spray starch, and handle business!👔

4. NAILS. You ladies know how serious we all take this very topic. This is one of the very first things I feel people notice about you! Try to get your nails and toesies looking fresh and not chipped! Also remember, it’s totally a-okay to switch up your colors to something fun! You don’t always have to be locked in on the same old color or a french manicure. Boring!! Throw some blue or green polish on for once.

This is my absolute favorite nail polish🔥🔥

5. Last but not least…denim that fits and flatters your body type!! Have you lost a significant amount of weight and are wearing bottoms that are falling off? They are sagging in the back, not doing anything at all to flatter your backside? Totally not okay!!

I know you are trying to be good by saving money BUT, splurge a little! There are so many places such as Kohl’s and Target that have good denim at affordable prices. Want to indulge? Nordstrom has many brands that I love such as Paige, 7 For All ManKind, and Good American. This Paige jean below you can’t go wrong with!

This is a great staple for ANY woman’s closet!

There you have it ladies! My top 5 tips and tricks for looking polished in a jiffy💫💫

Always here to answer any of your questions! Feel free to comment on this post if you try any of these methods/ products out for the first time or just want to converse💋

Until next time loves!

xoxo, Alicia

🦋Instagram handle @personalstylist