L & M – “Better Together” Sunrise Engagement Session Earlier this month I was a second photographer for my best friend’s engagement pictures at Hollywood Beach, Florida. L’s future brother-in-law was the main photographer. It was the most beautiful and perfect sunrise I had seen in a while. The clouds had the perfect puff and the colors were gorgeous. I have known L for the past 4.5 years and we were always looking forward to our special day. We would pray and wonder who we would end up marrying. Finally, we…
Earlier this month, we repainted the full bathroom at my family’s home. It was a needed uplift and the bathroom looks so much better. Previously, we had light tan walls, a bar vanity light fixture with warm white light bulbs, and the color scheme was brown and tan. Recently, we added a new light fixture (Minister 6-Light 8-in Brushed Nickel Bell Vanity Light Bar), changed the light bulbs to soft white, and painted the walls with Benjamin Moore Tranquility AF-490. We changed the shower curtain from grey to white. The new shower curtain was purchased…
Happy Fall! Fall is by far my favorite season. Unfortunately, Florida does not get to see fall in all her glory. Even so, I still make do with what Florida shows. To get me in the spirit of fall, I made my own fall rose wreath. I bought all the materials at Michael’s while they were having their 40-60% off fall items. Items Used: – Ashland Brown Leaves Wreath Hanger ($5.99, regular $9.99) – Ashland Mixed Fall Rose Pumpkin Stem Bundle ($5, regular $10) – contains three pink roses, hay bundle, brown bay leaves, and…
I bought a new pair of shorts that are out of my comfort zone. I like to keep things classic, but when I saw these patterned pair of shorts on sale, I wanted them. I am expanding my casual wardrobe by purchasing cute, comfy clothes, and these shorts made the cut. To me, they are wildly cute, and I am so glad I purchased them. Outfit Details: – Top: Ann Taylor Pima V-Neck Shirt – Shorts: LOFT Paisley Tie Waist Shorts in Arabian Sea Blue (here) – Shoes: Circus by Sam Edelman sandals…
I have received many Stitch Fix boxes and this adorable black and white polka dot dress was in one of them. I love this dress because it is fun, comfortable, and I love the way it fits. Pair it with a colorful cardigan, and you are ready to teach! Outfit Details: – Dress: Gilli Haven Textured Knit Dress – Cardigan: GAP Factory Crewneck Button Cardigan in Hula Red (here) – Shoes: Kelly & Katie Kirstie Sandal in Black Leather (here…
This outfit is the precursor before fall arrives. One of my co-workers said I looked very “fall-y”, even though we are still in the summer! I can’t wait until fall comes. Outfit Details: – Top: LOFT Tropical Floral Mixed Media Shirred Shell in Lush Pine (here) – Cardigan: GAP Slim Crewneck Cardigan Sweater in Burgundy (here) – Pants: LOFT Girlfriend Chinos in Stone Grey (here) Shoes: DSW Kelly & Katie Poppie Flat Sandal in Black Embossed Faux Leather (here…
Two weeks ago, I went into my second year of teaching with a very professional outfit on the First Day of School. I teach 6th grade Earth and Space Science and my fashion goal this year is to dress more professionally, and not too casually. Outfit Details: – Blazer: Stitch Fix Rebekah Stretch Crepe Blazer – Top: White House Black Market Lace Peplum Top – Pants: Stitch Fix Liverpool Anita Skinny Pant – Shoes: Black pumps – Necklace: Charming Charlie’s (mint necklace…
I finally got around to posting the pictures from my family trip to Washington D.C. this past April. The highlight of our trip was seeing the cherry blossoms in peak season! All the walkways and underneath the cherry blossom trees were filled with people from all over the world looking at the breathtaking array of light pink and white blossoms lining the Tidal Basin. This year I focused on taking candid pictures as opposed to strategically taking “perfect” shots. I absolutely love the picture below of the couple walking, hand-in-hand, through the cherry blossom trees…
This post does NOT contain affiliate links. Links provided are for the readers accessibility to locate items online. I would not consider myself a “fashionista”, but when I like my outfit, I like to show it. All throughout teaching the last two school years, I posted my outfits I really enjoyed on Instagram (@simplecharmbeauty). Because my blog is all about the home and family, I want to show my style as well! My friend, Laura, wanted to take pictures of me for my bachelorette invitations, and here are some of the outfit pictures. Outfit Details: – Alice…
Detail photography is important to showcase the little things that make an event special. I enjoy getting closeups of objects when taking pictures. This is why detail photography is significant. When doing engagement rings, it beautifies the token that represents the love between the couple. I have been searching the internet for the perfect wedding day shoes. I purchased two pairs: one shown in the pictures, and the other will remain a mystery until after my wedding day. The sandals shown in this blog post are from David’s Bridal. The ivory satin block heel sandal is embellished with…