AUBREY KINCH

So, so excited to share a new company I've been working with as of lately. Why? Well, I'll be honest. I'm the girl who isn't in shape and has been trying and trying to get those sausage arms of mine into the "perfect" basic tee and it doesn't seem to work. I've tried Target, H&M, Old Navy, Madewell, Forever21...you get the point. So when I was contacted by Pickwick & Weller, I was open to trying out a few of their basic tees but my expectations weren't high. I received them late last week and unfortunately for my husband, I've been living in my new tees since. They specialize in all kinds of cuts and length at Pickwick & Weller so when I chatted with my rep she listened to my style and wants and found two items of theirs that suit my needs. Aren't convinced yet? I can only encourage you to take a few seconds here to find the perfect fit and style there can offer you.

The tops I was sent are: 

The Margot // Boyfriend Fit // Vintage White (shown above sz L)

The Hanna // Classic Fit // Charcoal (also sz L)

Both are so soft and so classic. I can't say it enough how much I love pairing a basic tee with a blazer or cardigan to dress up with heels or down with flats but these both suit those needs perfectly. I've also been completely smitten over these few styles that I just might need to snag sooner than later!

The Ondine

The Wren

The Nico

Either way, I have a coupon code for all your fab readers of mine so get started here on figuring out what styles suit your body and the coupon code will be active for you at the check out through that link, you just have to simply copy and paste for it to reflect! One last fun way to get connected with Pickwick & Weller is tagging them on IG with hashtags:

#teetime

#pwstyle

#tbtee

Happy shopping, friends!

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I've written about this before and I'm still getting questions all the time so here's a slightly updated edition with some other apps and a little more in detail of what each one does. Every photo of mine goes through at least 3 of these before hitting my feed and it really only takes 2-3 minutes to get them looking fab so trust me, it's worth it! Not much detail to go into and you can read the first edition here, but I feel when your images are a better reflection of you, you're welcoming people more into who you are by being transparent. All I want with my insta feed is to leave someone feeling inspired or happy after viewing something light and bright and I'm sure that's what some of you are wanting too, right?

Happy editing!

Andrew, where do I even begin? From someone I saw often when growing up, to the guy who I lusted over at sleep overs with your sister, to now the man I call my husband and lover. I never thought I'd be spending your birthday with you every year for all eternity but isn't God funny that way? I can't thank Him enough for bringing us together in the lowest of times only to have us grow close and build a foundation for a life long marriage. I also can't thank Him enough for providing me with a husband who's loyal, caring, charming, sarcastic, endearing, witty, passionate, funny.... with a touch of stubborn, too. :)

Boo, you've blessed my life in ways you don't see. You've healed my heart in times I feel like it's shattered, you've held my hand in support and encouragement while I've chased my dreams. You've listened to my rants about things you couldn't care less about but you make me feel like I have every right to feel as I do. You've molded me into a woman of God and a mother and you've been there to uplift me as your wife and best friend.

It occurred to me late last night this could be the year we start a family. It could be the year that changes our whole world and it could be a year we celebrate becoming parents, together. It scares me in all the right ways and it makes my heart so warm getting to spend those moment with you.

You are something special.

Happy 26th, love. 

Let's make it a crazy one, no?

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Last week I vented a bit and gave some updates on how my implant has been doing. Well, after taking Estrogen for 2 days, it occurred to me over a down pour of sobs and tears, it's not worth it. We have made the decision to start trying in the next year for Littles (which still scares me!) and after being so easily manipulated by the Estrogen, I knew my answer wasn't to terminate one long term BC method to start another one with an IUD but it was to take some time for my body to heal, learn who it is again and start preparing for carrying a child. If it were completely up to me, I'd be prescription free altogether but that's wishful thinking from a girl who suffers from migraines too frequently. I will still be on a daily preventative for those and I'm sure the occasional hospital visit will happen but as far as anything else, it's time to stop. I've prayed and prayed about this decision because what if that times comes when we plan to start trying and we feel it really isn't the right time? What if I have even worse side effects coming off of the BC than I did while on it? What's the removal going to entail? There are so many questions up in the air but I've always known from a little girl I wanted to be a mom and if God let's me when the time comes, what a blessing. I feel now, it's time to take a breather and let my body do it's own thing.

Why "Elegance"? I guess I feel like I've put up with my fair share of trying to do things people were telling me with contraceptive and what would work. I feel I've gracefully accepted opinions and suggestions only to find it's something that doesn't quite click with me. Hence, elegance. I plan to elegantly take a step back, remove myself from what's clouding my natural instinct and embrace what God places before me. 

T H I S   W E E K :

monday | How To: Top Knot

tuesday | Casa Kinch: Home Tour

wednesday | Leopard + Lace

thursday | Back in Black

What's so ironic to me is I used to hate black. I thought it looked terrible on me and it just wasn't something I could get into. It's exactly like my love for gold now. Never did I own or ever want to own anything in gold. I was a girl after white gold, silver or platinum. But never will I wear either of those over yellow gold these days. 

I have so many variations of black tanks and cute tops and I always find myself going back to this number and always popping with a great heel. You can't see them here but I'm rockin' some great cobalt pumps which are also a new favorite of mine to keep in rotation.

Is black over rated or am I completely just loving it?