weekend links

Weekend Links – Chi Town

Happy Sunday, everyone! This weekend we were in Chicago exploring the city (post coming soon!) so I didn’t have much time to listen to any new podcasts, music or read but I did have a lot of time to shop haha! So this post might be just a bunch of things I bought or used this weekend.

  1. I definitely packed wrong for this trip and did not anticipate it being so cold! I bought THIS QUILTED COAT and now it’s a new favorite of mine! I am wearing the XX-Small. They run big!
  2. I cannot recommend traveling wearing THESE SHOES enough! Especially if you go to a big city with a lot of walking! They just dropped soo many new colors too. Go look!!! I have the white pair but also love the Ivory and Pearl!
  3. There was the coolest OV store on Armitage in Lincoln Park and I grabbed THIS SWEATSHIRT and love it so much! I’m just regretting not getting the MATCHING SWEATS! 😍
  4. You know I love all things MZ Wallace and LOVEEE THIS BACKPACK to travel with. It fits my 16″ laptop and somehow always feels light on my back. Big fan!
  5. I went into J.Crew and bought A BASEBALL CAP to keep my head warm and love it! I think that’s the right one that I linked. If not, go into your closest store and see!
  6. I always have to pack my COZY EARTH PAJAMAS when I travel and my 40% off discount expires TONIGHT!! Use CE-OLIVIABETH for 40% off before my discount lowers to 35% tomorrow.
  7. If you loved the Ebb to Street tank, look at this new CROPPED VERSION! 🥰 I bought it in white (in size 6!)
  8. I can’t stop thinking about THIS DRESS from Madewell! Isn’t it so dang cute? Crap, just ordered it.
  9. The USA sweatshirt I wore in Chicago is old and from Brandy Melville but I found THIS SIMILAR ONE on Etsy!
  10. Remember THIS DRESS I posted about in AZ? It’s 20% off this weekend!!! If you want anything else from Anthro, hurry and order today because the 20% off ends today!
  11. I always get asked about the CREW SOCKS I wear these days. Those are my favorites!

That’s it! Love you all. I hope you have a beautiful Mother’s Day if you’re in the U.S.!

-Liv

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monthly favorites

April Favorites

(clicking on any image above will take you directly to the retailer’s site!)

Here are last month’s favorites from you guys!

  1. Target ribbed tank – such a good tank in so many different colors for only $8!
  2. Gingham dress (see dress blog post here!)
  3. Madewell sweater (on sale)
  4. Denim shorts – I wore these in AZ this week and LOVED them.
  5. Ribbed neon bikini (see swimsuit blog post here!)
  6. Kids snack dispenser – great for traveling or anytime you’re on the go!
  7. Puff sleeve top (only $25!)
  8. Denim bermuda shorts – size down in these.
  9. Zoe double stroller – I could go on for days on how much I love this stroller!
  10. Strappy sandals – my favorite sandals of the season!
  11. OV exercise dress – new colors just launched and I am IN LOVE!
  12. Ruffle collar sweater – great price point and so perfect 😍
  13. Retro sunglasses – my favorite sunnies right now!
  14. My favorite jeans – size down in these because the stretch is perfect!

That’s it for last month! Did you snag any of the above? Did you love them?

Thanks for being here 💕

-Liv

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Weekend Links – Arizona

I hope you guys are all having the best weekend! We are still in Arizona having a great time with our friends and everyone in the house is currently taking a nap so I thought I’d hurry and still get my Weekend Links up! Here are some favorites from this week…

  1. Mother’s Day is officially a week away! If you’re looking for some ideas, I have my 2021 MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE HERE!
  2. I went into Elase Spas this week for a skin consultation (if you’re local, go get one! It’s free!) and they suggested I add THIS PRODUCT and THIS PRODUCT to my skincare routine to help with preventative anti-aging efforts.
  3. You know I LOVE my OV EXERCISE DRESS and they just re-launched them! I have it in Gecko and Dusty Blue and LOVE them so much 😍
  4. If you’re ever on the go and need something to entertain your kids (or adults?) get THIS SNACK TRAY. My kids have loved it so much.
  5. One of my CURRENT FAVORITE SWEATSHIRTS is on sale right now.
  6. Remember my TOKYO 2021 SHIRT I wore last summer? They brought it back!!
  7. I just subscribed to THIS PODCAST and am already loving it so much. I love any podcast that helps with personal development.
  8. If you want some slower tunes to jam to, I’ve been loving THIS PLAYLIST on Spotify.
  9. Did you see THIS POST going around on Instagram this week? So cute I could cry 🥺
  10. I think the new GEOMETRY HOUSE x TBG towels are so dang cute! Use OLIVIABETH15 for a discount if you snag any.

That’s all for now! Hope you guys are having the best weekend ☀️

-Liv

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Fashion

My Favorite Swimsuits + Accessories of the Season

There are few things I love more than the warmer weather coming and getting ready to summer! I love rounding up my favorite swimsuits for the season and this year I added my favorite accessories too! As I said with the dress post, some might already be sold out 🙄  but at least this will give you an idea of where I usually like to look!

The swimsuit in the featured image is here

  1. Neon green scrunchie swimsuit
  2. Light blue Albion Birdie swimsuit
  3. Liberty Floral bikini
  4. Blue seersucker ruffle one piece
  5. Marina blue two-piece
  6. Yellow keyhole one piece
  7. Pink underwire bikini
  8. Smocked top one piece in Ditsy floral
  9. Sage green two bikini
  10. Liberty Floral belted one piece
  11. Lululemon Honeycomb bikini 
  12. Everlane Navy floral one-piece
  13. Green under-wire one piece
  14. Bright Oceania one piece
  15. Pink triangle bikini (comes in soooo many other cute colors!)

Aren’t those so cute?! And then here are some other accessories I’m loving right now… How cute is that bucket hat? (never thought I’d say that)

  1. White tiered maxi dress
  2. Montauk beach tote
  3. Straw hat
  4. T-kes flip flops
  5. Glow Screen Body
  6. J.crew Retro sunglasses
  7. Linen tunic dress
  8. Glow Screen Oil
  9. White v-neck tunic cover-up
  10. Sam Edelman sandal
  11. Loeffler Randall bucket hat
  12. Madewell hooded tunic
  13. India Armory Pareo
  14. Madewell romper
  15. Low key slide Sandals
  16. Linen striped shorts

Love you guys so much! ☀️  We are headed to AZ today and I can’t wait!

-Liv

weekend links

Weekend Links – Tea Party

Oh man, as always, this week went by way too fast. On Friday, we ran lots of errands together after work and then had some friends over to eat in the backyard and have the kids play on the tramp!

We bought the kids a tramp recently (kind of for our daughter’s birthday but also because we felt like they needed a little outlet outside!)  and it’s been the BEST because they genuinely love going outside and jumping for what seems like forever! Game changer.

And then today we took it easy in the morning and then our daughter and I went to a tea party at Grand America together which was such fun bonding time together! I love making memories with this gal. She is growing up way too fast! Right in front of my eyes.

Here are this week’s Weekend Links!

  1. Here are your FIVE favorites from last week!
    1. This RUFFLE COLLAR SWEATER was a big hit! The price point can’t be beaten.
    2. I am also glad to see how many of you love organizing as I do… THIS POST will show you my craft organizing favorites
    3. It’s officially BIRKENSTOCK WEATHER! Love those ones so much.
    4. I am excited for THESE SHORTS to come tomorrow! I bought them in the Blue Linen color.
    5. It seems that THIS DRESS was the most popular on the SPRING DRESSES BLOG POST so far. Which one is your favorite?
  2. The tea party we went to was for Cecilia New York! They graciously gave each of us a pair of THESE SHOES and I can’t get over the MINI ONES
  3. Speaking of organizing, I used THIS to organize my drawers today and loved it! Depending on your drawer size, you might want to order two.
  4. I am currently laying in my COZY EARTH joggers (so is Will!) and we just cannot get enough of them. Use CE-OLIVIABETH for 40% off through Mother’s Day 😏
  5. I must be on a Country kick right now (maybe with the warmer weather?) because THIS PLAYLIST was my top played this week.
  6. I am so pumped that SLY BEAUTY gave me another discount code for Mother’s Day! Use OLIVIA25 for 25% off.
  7. THESE SNEAKS are my next purchase. I already own a great pair of white sneakers but I’ve always wanted some from this brand. So many of my friends wear them and they LOVE them.
  8. ICYMI – I did my first Instagram LIVE this week 🙃 I did it with Soon Skincare. If you missed it, you can still find it HERE. And I totally told everyone the wrong discount code haha. Use OLIVIABETH15 for a discount (always!) at Soon.
  9. Will and I just started watching THIS SHOW. This show was the first show I ever became totally obsessed with! In Junior High I would resolve my weeks around watching it. Can’t wait to get Will hooked too! (although I never ended up actually finishing it and heard it ends terribly haha)

That’s all for today! Hope you all had a great weekend 💖

-Liv

Fashion

Spring Dresses 2021

(both of our dresses are Koodeker! Enter my giveaway here)

(clicking on a majority of the dresses above will take you to the retailer’s site!)

You guys know dresses are my WEAKNESS! I love a cute dress so much and wanted to share some of my favorites I have found lately… Some may already be sold out (every time I find a cute dress I swear it’s gone a couple of days later haha) but at least you can get some ideas of places I usually love to look for dresses!

 

  1. Endless Rose Floral Dress (this one might be sold out but I think the style of it is soo cute!)
  2. Yellow Gingham Dress (one of my favorites out of all of them!)
  3. Orange Gingham Dress (comes in blue too!) 
  4. Black Gingham Dress
  5. Ivy City Co. Madeline Dress – coming back in stock in early May!
  6. Pink tiered smock dress
  7. Cream ruched midi dress
  8. Christy Dawn dress (just my dream dress, it’s fine)
  9. Target puff elbow sleeve dress
  10. Faithfull the Brand dress (comes in black too!)
  11. Floral tiered midi dress
  12. Yellow floral dresses with puff sleeve (bought this one!)
  13. Baby blue striped dress
  14. Floral ruched dress (wearing this one in the image above)
  15. White eyelet maxi dress

Happy shopping 💖

-Liv

 

weekend links

Weekend Links – Candid Kids

Happy weekend everyone! Today we had a busy day running errands and doing yard work and now it feels sooo good to be lounging, eating my popcorn, and watching our Netflix show (I’ll wait after we finish it to recommend it or not lol), 

  1. I LOVED getting my kid’s annual portraits done last week. We always use CANDID KIDS and love what she does SO much. She captures their personalities soo well.
  2. My CUTE OVERALLS came in the mail and I’m in love! I’ll post them this week but sizes are dwindling down! Be sure to size down 1-2 sizes.
  3. THIS PLAYLIST is what has been on repeat around here. I love Ed so much and will never get sick of him haha.
  4. While doing a bunch of house stuff today, I started listening to THIS PODCAST. Seeing that this is now a recent news story, I’m very intrigued to see what ends up coming from the case!
  5. I have a post coming soon on spring/summer dresses that I am loving because you KNOW I love my dresses 😏but if you’re interested to see what I’m loving so far, look how cute THIS ONE is!
  6. Our daughter’s birthday is on Monday (cue the tears 😭) and I ordered THESE MAGNET HANGERS to put pictures in and I am soo excited to hang them at the party. They turned out so cute.
  7. I am going to be on top of journaling for her 3rd birthday this year and LOVE using THESE JOURNALS the most for my kids. Local SLC gal that started them, too! I love having the prompts.
  8. NEW COLORS IN THE ALIGN TANK! 🧐🧐(pink puff is my favorite one!)
  9. I am ordering THESE SHORTS in Blue Linen because I need to mix up my 5″ addiction (iykyk)
  10. If you are on the hunt for a Mother’s Day present, don’t forget I have this year’s GIFT GUIDE here! And stay tuned for more fun things and giveaways leading up to Mother’s Day 🌸

Hope you guys all have the best rest of your weekend. Don’t forget to PAY IT FORWARD whenever you geet the chance 💛

-Liv

gift guides

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

You know I love my gift guides… and this Mother’s Day one was so fun to put together! Here are some ideas below…

 

  1. Dyson Airwrap – give your mama the perfect hair-do, every time with the Airwrap! I love mine so much.
  2. Cutting Board – love this pretty cutting board for the mom who loves to cook or entertain.
  3. Ribbon visor – I honestly think I am getting this for myself… but yes it’s dang cute and perfect to stay protected from the sun!
  4. Pebble ice machine – because who doesn’t love pebble ice?! A great gift to maybe go in on with siblings.
  5. Floral rain boots – for the green thumb mama! 🌿
  6. Initial gold bracelet – love all of these initial gold jewelry options!
  7. Sink brush – including this because my mom said it’s my favorite gift I’ve ever given her!
  8. Initial gold necklace – another great initial option for your mama. These might sell out before Mother’s Day!
  9. Beaded loafers – my mom LOVES her Birdies so so so much. Love this option they just launched!
  10. Yoga mat – my mama is a yogi and loves her mat I bought her. Maybe with a punch pass at her favorite studio!
  11. Dae hair setfor the mom still using Suave
  12. Slip Glam Band – for the mom who loves her skincare routines! I love using this during my routines.
  13. Bandolier phone/wallet case – my mom cannot be seen without her Bandolier!
  14. Tray with cloche – for the mama with the sweet tooth who loves to bake!
  15. Pink house slippers – I don’t think you can ever have enough comfy slippers 🥰
  16. Velvet loafers – I have so many moms message me saying thank you for introducing them to Birdies! They really are soo comfortable.
  17. Matte kitchen bowls – love these new pretty bowls so much.
  18. Initial mug – for the hot chocolate/coffee-loving mama
  19. Lululemon crossbody bag – for the mom who just can’t stay home. I love these bags!
  20. Drop earrings – I don’t have earrings so someone buy these for me, thanks
  21. Sezanne tote – for the bag-loving mama (me!)

I also have to suggest getting GEOMETRY HOUSE TOWELS (OliviaBeth15 for a discount), something from ARTIFACT UPRISING (Olivia15 for a discount), or some COZY EARTH ANYTHING (CE-Oliviabeth for 40% off until Mother’s Day!) 

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weekend links

Weekend Links – Kindred Conversations

Happy weekend! The sun is shining here in Utah and it is SO beautiful! This weekend I went on a date with Craig, hung out with friends, went to the Nest Boutique sale, ate some pizza for lunch, did 4 hours of yard work, went to the mall, and then had Shake Shack with us four! Will went to a movie with his friend last night and I deep cleaned our house and felt WIPED last night! Signs of a successful weekend ☺️

Here are this weekeend’s Weekend Links!

  1. I can’t believe I can see my name on Apple Podcasts ha! 🙆🏼‍♀️ In case you missed it, I recorded a podcast with Kindred Conversations HERE.  Couple face palm 🤦🏼‍♀️ moments but had so much fun chatting with Paris and Britt!
  2. I bought THESE OVERALLS this week and can’t wait for them to come! Sizing reviews say they run big so I ordered an XXS?! I’ll let you know how they fit haha.
    1. I also bought THIS RUFFLE NECK SWEATER in the same order! 
  3. I picked up THIS PIECE OF ART at the Fox Shop in Holladay this week. Aren’t those peonies SO BEAUTIFUL?! I love their collection of art so so much! I’ll save it in my Home section. (and of course, follow The Fox Group on Instagram!)
  4. Everyone’s reviews are coming in and you guys are loving THESE JEANS! They really are some of my favorite jeans. Size down!
  5. I ordreed THIS SWEATSHIRT this weekend and it’s one of my favorite colors. Cannot wait for it to come!
  6. I am already out of my LIQUID COLLAGEN and just ordered more. Worth every penny to help benefit my hair, skin, and nails! Use my code when you create your account for $10 off! 8694262
    1. I also have as Expert Series on Liquid Collagen if you’re interested in learning more about it!
  7. I did a new Expert Series this week all about INSURANCE AND BENEFITS! I learned so much and hope you did too! Feel free to listen to it as if it’s a podcast 🙂 Nothing is shown on the screen.
  8. I am 100% eyeing THIS SHIRT 🧐😍 I don’t know why I torture myself and spend so much time on Shopbop.
  9. I am almost done listening to THIS BOOK. To be honest… not my favorite so far? But still eager to see how it all ends.
  10. When we went to the mall last night, I had no intention of buying THESE SHORTS but then did after I tried them on. They are SO cute and I am so pumped to wear them in California soon.

That’s all for today! I have my Mother’s Day gift guide going live this week! I am so excited.

Love you all and hope you had the best week!

-Liv

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monthly favorites

March Favorites (2021)

 

  1. Old Navy Dress – such a favorite dress for you guys! And at SUCH a great price point! You’ll love it.
  2. Cabana Sunglasses – my GO-TO. Everyday.
  3. J.crew washed jeans – DON’T miss these jeans for 50% off right now.
  4. Elta MD Tinted Moisturizer – can’t go without this sunscreen/moisturizer. It’s amazing!
  5. Slip Glamband – I’ve been loving wearing this in the morning and night while I do my skincare. Sometimes I sleep with it in too!
  6. Silky ribbed socks – Great socks if you’re looking for a good crew sock.
  7. 5″ Track That Short – you know my love for these… Loving this new blue color too! I have them and love them 😍
  8. Dyson AirWrap – love the messages I get saying my IGTV helped you figure out your AirWrap! I have loved styling my hair with it.
  9. Scuba 1/2 Zip – still on the lookout for when this restocks!
  10. Outdoor Voices lookalike dress – this dress is an amazing lookalike for the OV one but 1/3 of the price!
  11. Vuori ribbed short – my new favorite biker shorts
  12. Mason Pearson lookalike brush – always wanted to try a Mason Pearson brush? Try this one!
  13. Align Shorts (w/ pockets!) – “thanks, it has pockets”
  14. Crew athletic socks – I always get asked about what socks I wear with my workout outfits! These ones are amazing.
  15. Reusable skincare pads – these are so soft and amazing. I’d recommend getting two packs so you always have some on hand!
  16. 2021 Adidas Ultraboosts – my #1 favorite shoe to wear to the gym. Especially if you do HIIT workouts!
  17. Exercise dress – another favorite from this month. So many cute colors and I love the material.
easter

Weekend Links – Easter

I hope you guys are having such an incredible Easter weekend! We loved celebrating as a family and have zero complaints about this beautiful weather here in Utah. Right now it’s 81 degrees! We just went on a walk as a family and now we are gearing up to watch our Church’s general conference session.

  1. Yesterday while mowing our lawn (🤪) I listened to THIS PODCAST! I remember when Elizabeth went missing but forgot a lot of the details of the case. So crazy! I also remember exactly where I was when I got the news she was found! Seriously. so incredible.
  2. I have a blog post coming up on Spring dresses (because you KNOW I am in love with dresses 🥰) and you bet THIS ONE is at the tip-top of my list. Actually, to be honest, THIS ONE is… is it not SO incredible? It was MADE FOR ME!
  3. I am so in love with GATHRE’S SPRING/SUMMER LINE that just dropped. The new terrace print is soo beautiful! We use Gathre mats at our house almost daily.
  4. In case you missed it, I posted my DAILY SKINCARE FAVORITES here last week!
  5. I know I just said it’s 81 degrees… but Utah is a tease and I know it will go down soon so I completely justified buying THIS SWEATSHIRT this week. Isn’t it so cute?!
  6. If you can’t tell from my Instagram Stories yet, THIS ALBUM is on repeat around our house.
  7. The Easter bunny pulled through with a NEW TOY SINK for the kids! This sink is maybe my favorite toy I’ve ever used with my kids.
  8. For this week’s lookalike, (see my new lookalike highlight on my Instagram if you’re curious), I compared THIS DRESS and THIS DRESS. Both options are great!
  9. We were gifted THESE PAJAMAS for our Easter baskets this year and I am in love! THANK YOU SARAH! Our favorite pajamas at our house 💜
  10. After my “normalize old” Stories last week (see highlight if you’re confused), I LOVED THIS ARTICLE. Gratitude is really what matters the absolute most! 💕

That’s all for now. Happy Easter! I love you all.

-Liv

Beauty

My Daily Beauty Regimen

 

I’m so excited to share my favorite DAILY USED skincare and hair favorites today. This list may look small but it’s because these are the absolute favorites that I depend on every day. I have a bunch of other products that I use here and there, but these are my MVP’s.

Morning:

  1. LHA Cleanser – my cleanser of choice right now. I’ve never tried another cleanser so I may not be the best judge for this.. But Lisa Allen uses it.. so I’m sure it’s great 🤣
  2. Mermaid Serum – you can use this collagen serum 2x per day! I just use it at nice (because 3 serums i the morning seems a little excessive?) but I love using it at night right when my skin is the cleanest. Use OLIVIA15 for 15% off!
  3. Vitamin C E serum – I’ve used this serum for a couple of months and have seen such a wonderful change in my complexion. It’s so great for anti-aging as well! Use OLIVIA15 for 15% off!
  4. Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier – helps to establish healthier-looking skin! I mix it with my triple lipid (below) and have loved the results.
  5. Triple Lipid Restore: The perfect finishing touch! Smells like a spa and works wonders.
  6. Elta MD Tinted sunscreen – the WIND BENEATH MY WINGS! I love wearing sunscreen every day and love this tinted one.
  7. Glow Screen – I love both Glow Screen and Elta MD tinted. I keep one in my bathroom and one in my purse haha. I can’t choose which one I love more!
  8. Simple face lotion – this is the lotion I use with my tanning drops. Will uses it too (minus the tanning drops haha) and loves it. We’ve used it for about 5 years now. Great drugstore choice! Target sells it too.
  9. Anastasia Brow Gel – this brow gel is perfect to give your brows some definition
  10. Babe Lash Enhancing Conditioner – to help with growth and strengthening my lashes and brows.

 

Hair:

  1. Glam Band – I have LOVED using this band to help keep products out of my hair. Leaves my hair super silky too if I sleep with it on.
  2. Dae trio set + prickly pear – I am such a fan of the Dae Deep Conditioning Treatment. Leaves my hair feeling soo silky.
  3. Mason Pearson copycat brush – I’ve always been intrigued at the Mason Pearson brushes but can’t believe how expensive they are… I have LOVED this lookalike!
  4. Dyson Air Wrap – the Air Wrap definitely has a learning curve but I LOVE the volume it gives my hair. My curls last so much longer too.
  5. R+Co Waterfall – my favorite finishing touch after my hair is all styled. I just use it on my wispies up top.

 

Evening:

  1. LHA Cleanser (again)
  2. Soon Skincare makeup cloths (also love Skin Gym)
  3. Mermaid Serum – you can use this collagen serum 2x per day! I just use it at nice (because 3 serums i the morning seems a little excessive?) but I love using it at night right when my skin is the cleanest.
  4. Isle of Paradise tanning drops – you know my love for these! I use the Medium and drop about 6 drops in my face lotion every 3-4 days. I have a tutorial in my IGTV if you want to watch it!
  5. Simple face lotion
  6. Retinol (I am using the .5 to start out)
  7. Hyaluronic Acid IntensifierTriple Lipid Restore
  8. Babe Lash Essential Serum – helps grow those lashes and brows!

Like I said above, there are still so many other products I have on hand and use here and there but these are the products I’ve been using DAILY and absolutely love.

Hope you find something new that you love!

-Liv