SHOP THE LOOK
floral romper // similar mules // ray bans // red lipstick (203)
Welcome back babes! I hope you all had a wonderful week and that your week is off to a great start so far!
A few weeks ago, I asked you guys over on IG stories to send me your questions for this post and my goodness did you guys deliver! Seriously, there were so many questions!! If you don’t see your question answered below, it’s because I am most likely saving it for an entire blog post so don’t worry – it will be answered!
Any who, this is your warning that this post is a long one but I hope that you enjoy!:)
GIRL CHAT Q&A
FASHION ADVICE
“I’m heading to Napa next month!!! Outfit suggestions – please!!”
Literally so jealous!! It’s my favorite place in the whole world.
- Since it gets super chilly in the afternoon/night, you’ll definitely want to brink a cute cardigan &/or a denim jacket!!
- Then for the day, I love midi sundresses like this one or this one.
- You could also do this mini sundress with the denim jacket from above and it would be so cute!
If you haven’t check out my Napa Valley Guide then click here!
“If you could buy one thing right now for under $100, what would it be??”
It would be a toss-up between my favorite retinol night oil (I just ran out last night) or these white Steve Madden Espadrilles. If I had to choose one though, would probably go with the espadrilles because they are selling out everywhere and it’s a now or never scenario lol.
“Best Jean Shorts with good booty coverage?”
These “Mom Shorts” I posted about here!! So cute, flattering and only $60!
“Needing a going out dress for my Bachelorette Party in Miami!”
Oh my gosh – you’re going to have so much fun!!! I absolutely love this dress, this dress, and this dress! If you’re open to doing a romper then I’d recommend this one!
“It’s hard to find skinny jeans that are tight on my body, but are also comfortable. Any suggestions?”
Totally!! I highly recommend almost any pair of jeans from Madewell or Mott and Bow! Mott and Bow have the most flattering and comfortable jeans in the entire world.
“I LOVE your engagement photos! The shirt you wore in the first outfit is sold you – other recs?”
You’re so sweet – thank you!!! I just updated all of the links on that post but here you go!!:) It’s literally identical!
“Favorite go-to spring shoe!?”
I have to choose three!
- These sneakers for running out about and about. They can be worn with jeans, shorts & dresses!
- These cork sandals are my favorite for dressier occasions
- Lastly, these Tory Burch sandals have been my absolute go-tos for at least three years but if you want something more affordable, then I recommend these sandals!
HOME DECOR
“Advice on Home Decor! Where to start, idea boards, where to shop & etc!”
I would first start by creating a Pinterest Board and by browsing through your favorite home decor blogs/instagram accounts!
A few Home Decor Instagram Accounts I love are:
- Style Me Pretty Living
- Liketoknow.it.home
- High Fashion Home
- My Domaine
- A Blissful Nest
- Lexi Westergard Design
Then once you have an idea of the style you are going for, go into your board and start cleaning out the styles you aren’t super into until you narrow it down and have a set plan!
Next comes the fun part! Start looking around home decor websites to see what is out there! A few affordable home decor sites I like are:
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
“How & when did you know that Colton was the one? “
Honestly, pretty early on! I’ve talked about this a little bit before but if you are new around here, I’ll recap a little bit! Colton and I were really good friends for about 6 months before we started officially dating. When I moved into my first off campus home the summer going into my Sophomore at Baylor, he lived one house over and we met the day I moved in. From the day we met, to the day we made it official, we were pretty much inseparable, so when we started dating, it all felt super natural. Colton actually told me that he was going to marry me after only one month of dating!
Of course, in every relationship we’ve had our fair share of trials and tribulations, arguments, and the completely normal “what-ifs”. We even went on a break for a brief period our senior year but at the end of the day, I always knew he was the one. Relationships are work, there is no doubt about that but our relationship and connection has always come naturally. I think that’s one of the key elements in knowing if someone is “the one”. He’s my best friend and I can’t imagine my life with out him
“What is the biggest thing you and Colton argue about in terms of living together?”
Lol – this changes daily but I’d say our main arguments revolve around the dishes (we both have different/specific ways we like to load the dishwasher that the other doesn’t follow lol), whose turn it is to take out Bentley and then Colton leaving his stuff everywhere……
FITNESS & HEALTH
“Do you workout when you are traveling / on vacation? If so, how do you plan it in your day?? “
I do!! Maybe not everyday, but I try to fit it in as much as possible!! To me, fitness is a priority, so I make it a priority when I’m away. Normally, I like to wake up and go first thing in the morning before everyone gets up.
Here are two posts I have on tips for working out on vacation!
“How do you stay motivated to workout?”
Honestly, it’s just apart of who I am! When I don’t workout, I don’t feel like myself. I made a commitment to health and fitness when I was 17 and I just haven’t gone back. Of course, my weight fluctuates, I hit plateaus and I have times when I’m not as motivated… but at the end of the day it’s something that is important to me.
A few tips I have more motivation are to:
- Surround yourself with likeminded people who make fitness a priority as well.
- Find a program or type of workout that you like!! Don’t force yourself to do something that you hate.
- Mix up your workouts so that you don’t get bored.
- Keep your goal in mind at all times.
“What do you eat on an average day?”
I have actually a whole post on this – you can find it here!
A quick breakdown though….
- Breakfast: Organic Whole Oats with blue berries, 1/4 of a banana and pb2.
- Lunch: Fab Four Smoothie
- Snack (1): Almonds
- Snack (2): 1/2 Grape Fruit
- Dinner: It always depends!! Every week we roast a whole bunch of broccoli and sweet potatoes, so I’ll have that with chicken! Then we’re also big fans on salmon that we’ll have that with broccolini and couscous. This is another staple dinner recipe of ours too!
“What are your biggest fitness challenges?”
Hitting a plateaus and staying on track with my diet are my biggest challenges. For the most part, when it comes to my diet, I have great self-control in the sense that I would never intentionally go get or order something unhealthy but if it’s in front of me…. I’ll eat it. For example, if Colton comes home with Shake Shack, I literally can’t help but eat a few fries lol…
Then lastly I would probably say comparing myself to others and truly practicing self love. That’s something that I have to work on daily.
EVERYDAY LIFE, HOUSTON & TRAVEL
Where is your favorite place to travel?
This one is hard bc we love to travel…. but I’ll try to break a few down.
- Cabo San Lucas: We have been so many times and each time is different, amazing and so fun! It’s probably the “beach” that we go back to over and over again.
- Los Angeles: We love LA! I have family there and we have a lot of friends there (including one of my absolute best friends) so we visit quite often. It’s actually like our dream to move there!
- Italy: It seems cliché, because of course everyone loves Italy, but I really do! I studied abroad in college and spent a lot of time there and then went back with Colton after graduation and is where we got engaged!
- Napa Valley: No shocker here since it is where we got married, but truly, I would live there if I could!!
Tips on traveling cheaply?
I need to do a post on this but my top three tips would be…
- Sign up for all of the travel rewards programs that your favorite airlines offer so that you can start gaining miles.
- Search for flights on Google. The is hands down the cheapest way to find all flights.
- Use the app “Hotels Tonight” to get the best hotel rates!
What is your favorite date night spot in Houston?
Artisans for fancy/indoor dining and Tiny Boxwoods for the perfect outdoor dining experience!
If you have any more questions for the next Girl Chat Q&A – Leave them below!:)
xo,
Lauren
SHOP THE POST
Not so much of a next Girl’s Q&A but would love a post about Houston dog friendly spots! Since your known as a fur mom, some of your readers can relate – like me! lol
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