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Links I Love: June 2020

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Links I Love: June 2020 / www.vanessahwood.com

We are halfway through 2020 and soooooo much has happened — some good, some not so good. Between Covid-19 and all the recent protests, I wanted to bring together some of the best links I’ve enjoyed this past month. These twelve links I love include a variety of topics, from where to purchase cute face masks to the science behind yoga and your brain. I’ve also linked a delicious recipe for raspberry lemon brioche cinnamon rolls. {You’re gonna love me for linking that recipe!} Enjoy these links! 27 Cute Face Masks {WhoWhatWear} Face masks. #ButMakeItFashion These face masks are not […]

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My “Thrifty” and *Luxury* Pre-Love Finds

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I’ve been a thrifter since high school, and I love finding one or two pieces that I can add to my existing wardrobe or that special trinket to place on a shelf. So today, I wanted to show you a few “thrifty” pieces that I’ve purchased recently. StateMint Style Finds This past weekend was the bi-annual StateMint Style consignment sale, and although I didn’t purchase a lot, I did find a couple of tops that I really am excited to add to my wardrobe. This butterfly blouse is from Old Navy, and the Louis lip t-shirt is from Gypsy Junkies. […]

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My New Summer Essentials: Unboxing FabFitFun’s Summer 2020 Box

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FabFitFun Summer 2020 / www.vanessahwood.com

A couple of weeks ago, I received some new summer essentials in the FabFitFun Summer 2020 box, and I have to say, this season’s selection of items — from beauty and skincare to fashion and home/lifestyle products — was incredible! This time around {as in seasons past}, I have opted for more skincare products over some of the other options; however, I did get excited about the Draper James straw bag, which is a perfect summer staple for any FabFitFun fashionista! My New Summer Essentials Draper James Straw Bag with Floral Scarf {$75} – This bag will match all of […]

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Links I Love: May 2020

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Links I Love: May 2020 / www.vanessahwood.com

April showers bring May flowers and another edition of “Links I Love”. I have literally sifted through a couple of hundred links, gotten sucked down a few rabbit holes {and bookmarked some links to read later}, and found 13 links I loved enough to share with you, my friends! Links You Should Bookmark… The 10 Best U.S. National Parks Worth Visiting {JetSetter} With traveling abroad up in the air {no pun intended}, many Amercian family’s summer vacations may be limited. If you live in the U.S., and live near one of these 10 national parks, then you can still enjoy […]

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Links I Love: April 2020

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April was seriously full of some exceptional “Links I Love”, but I narrowed it down to just twenty links. This eclectic round-up includes links on how to not feel guilty about guilty pleasures, the best banana nut bread recipes, bohemian bedrooms to inspire you to redecorate, and how one Royal became a Medical Assistant to help fight Covid-19 in her country. How to Host a Roman Holiday at Home {Jetsetter} Since travel is out of the question right now, Jetsetter shows us how to host a Roman holiday at home! It’s not like being in Rome, but it’s close. Best […]

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