What I'm Loving in May 2013

From top to bottom, left to right: Samsung Galaxy S4. I love my new phone. I've had an iPhone since 2008, I was getting so tired of it. Fortunately, Samsung has really become a top contender in the...

A Charming Beach Getaway

(one) (two) (three) (four) (five) (six) (seven) (eight) Today, I leave with my sweet friend on a little beach getaway. She's having a little baby boy due in August so this is our last getaway...

The Charming Mega Giveaway

Hello, friends! I'm excited to announce The Charming Mega Giveaway. Twelve lovely and oh so charming ladies are all here to give five of you wonderful friends something fun for the summer! Scroll...

Happy Mother's Day!

To my mother:the one who couldn't decide on my name until I arrivedwho challenged me but let me make my own mistakeswho to this day will still babies me and my older brotherbecause once a mom,...

Happy Friday!

(source) Hello lovelies! Sorry it's been a slow week here on the blog. You see, it was finals week the last two weeks, I have a few jobs, we are in the process of buying a house (yay!), I graduate...

Monday Inspiration: Mother's Day Gift Guide

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Financial Friday: Amy's Debt-Free Story

This post is written by Amy, the blogger behind Sweet Home Santa Barbara. Blog // Twitter Finances. It can be hard to talk about, am I right? How much you make. How much you spend. Where you spend...

Meet Rekita + a #giveaway

Hi Charmings! I am Rekita and I blog over at Her & Nicole. I know the name is kind of confusing, I know because I have had people comment and call me Nicole. Which is perfectly fine because I am...

May Wishlist

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Color Block

Cardigan: Kohls ; Cami: Forever21 ($2.80!) ; Skirt: Steinmart ; Shoes: T.J. Maxx, Blowfish ; Bracelet: Velina Bracelets ; Watch: Geneva ; Earrings: Kohls

The Little Note Exchange

I love getting letters and cards, so I have a little idea. If you are like me and enjoy sending notes, letters, and cards, you might want to hop on this train. I have joined up with Melissa from...

Happy Friday!

I'm totally in the mood for a creamy cucumber salad and iced cucumber water with the weather getting warmer! Recipe and photography by the Healthy Foodie. Tutorial on a DIY floral iPhone case by...

Meet Nicole from Treasure Tromp + #Giveaway

Hi there The Charming readers! I'm Nicole, the lady behind the blog Treasure Tromp (and that handsome man is my new fiancé - see below) I started my blog as a way to document my attempts at finding...

Smartphone Photo Apps

Here's a little list of some of my favorite iPhone Photo applications. Some are available on other devices. In order to give you a visual I used the same picture for each program and just chose...

Date Night Lace

Dress: T.J. Maxx ; Handbag: DSW ; Necklace: The Forge blog ; Bangle: Forever21

Monday Inspiration

Excuses. They can make or break us. "Oh, I'll start my diet tomorrow.""I had a long day and I'm tired, I'll go to the gym next time.""I am always so tired, I should probably skip that early morning...

Happy Friday!

(Source) Check out this new travel blog --- & you may find a familiar face over there today ;) Camp Patton talks about surviving three kids under three years old. A simple guide to SEO by Simply...

Meet Annie, The Ranting Latina!

Today, I'm introducing Anna from The Ranting Latina. She is a beautiful, vivacious, trilingual fellow student based in Utah. I just love her spirit and reading her blog where she just emits honest...

What I'm Loving in April 2013

Left to right & top to bottom: Sephora Instant Airbrush Foundation. This baby makes my skin look beautiful! It lasts and it's relatively affordable. It doesn't have as many color options as the...

Monday Inspiration

So... this is a day late, but better late than never, eh? So... I love Amy Poehler so much. She's so wonderful and she started something called Smart Girls at the Party and it's all about inspiring...

Stylin' Saturday

Meet Halie!

Hello readers of The Charming! First, I'm already excited about getting to know you guys, for real! I love making new blog-friends :) Second, I'd like to tell y'all a little bit about myself and my...

What's in my bag?

Turquoise & Cream in the Woods

Cardigan: Kohls; Dress: Kohls; Belt: Forever21; Ballet Flats: Kohls (years ago); Turquoise & silver necklace and earrings set: Trifari at Kohls; Silky Sheer pantyhose by Hanes

Monday Inspiration

"I married the wrong guy."I was reading the March issue of Self magazine (the only magazine I subscribe to because I read it cover to cover), and I came across an article titled : I married the...

Elizabeth's Debt-Free

Several years ago I found myself knee deep in a pile of unexpected car accident bills: car insurance, health insurance, hospital stay, emergency room visit, x-rays, and ambulance ride. While trying...

Meet Lauren + $25 to J. Crew

Hi lovely readers of The Charming! I'm Lauren from Style Elixir (http://www.stylelixir.com) and feel so lucky Amy has invited me to be a part of her blog today. Like many of you, I adore all things...

Virtual Baby Shower

For the Tiffany's baby shower, I wanted to do the little "thank you for coming" table. I don't have any white walls, so ignore the paneling! I tried covering them up with some hand-dyed tulle... Oh...

Easter Outfit

Top: T.J. Maxx; Skirt: Cynthia Rowley from T.J. Maxx;Shoes: Jessica Simpson from T.J. Maxx (similar); Purse: Nine West from T.J. Maxx

April Wishlist

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