April 2021 - Flawless Darling

by Carly Luitgaarden - April 7, 2021April 7, 2021

Outfits to Wear While Working from Home this Spring

We’ve officially survived one year of working from home in a pandemic. I don’t know about any of you, but I have completely fallen in love with the loungewear trend that grew out of working from home. We’ve grown accustomed to more casual wear because we are conducting business within our own homes. No one will look at you twice at the grocery store if you’re wearing a matching, oversized sweat set during the day! However, we must remain semi-presentable for our colleagues and supervisors when meeting over Zoom. So, the perfect balance between comfort and professionalism created what we now refer to as “elevated loungewear.” To welcome spring, I have created a post dedicated to this trend, including comfy co-ords, cozy options for an extra layer during those wintery spring days, intimates for the early mornings or late nights, and helpful accessories.

So, Here are some outfits to wear while working from home this Spring

Matching Sets

This Pastel Coordinating Sweatshirt and Sweatpants Set

This Camel Loungewear Set

This Stripe Sweater and Knit Shorts Set

This Cozy Fleece Boyfriend Zip Up Hoodie and Basic Boyfriend Sweatpant Set

Cozy Working From Home Pieces

This Recycled Knit Cardigan

This Long Cardigan Robe

This Adorable Sweater

Women’s Balloon Sleeve Sweater

This Satin Cami and Ruffle Shorts Pajama Set

Accessories to Wear While Working From Home

These Mule Slippers in Cream

This Bracelet Watch in Gold

This Oversize Resin Hair Clip

What have been wearing while working from home? I have been loving all of the above trends, but the matching sets are by far my favorite! Have you read my recent post on straight versus skinny jeans? I’d love to hear from you!

by Carly Luitgaarden - April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Accessories Every Dog Mom Needs

I cannot believe Summer is just right around the corner! This means lots more activities for us to do with our dogs! Tristan and I recently started an Etsy Shop called One Floofy Newf. We are selling handmade dog bandanas, collars, and personalized dog hats that every dog mom will love! Definitely check us out on Etsy and Instagram and tell your dog-loving friends, too! I’m sharing a few of my favorite dog accessories from our shop that every dog mom needs.

This Custom Dog Breed Embroidered Baseball Hat

This hat is my all-time favorite accessory to wear. It has a Newfoundland on it that looks just like my Sammy! You can order this hat with your dog breed on it and even have custom text added to the back with your name or your dog’s name! This embroidered hat comes in so many different color options and the dog on the front will be made to look just like your pup! Check out the golden retriever hat, too!

cute dog embroidered baseball hat with newfoundland dog on it

This Starry Night Van Gogh Dog Bandana

This Starry Night Van Gogh over the collar dog bandana is so adorable and will look amazing on your pup this Summer! The colors of fun and bright and it easily fits over your dog’s collar. Gift this cute bandana to a dog mom you know and they will love it!

starry night van gogh dog bandana on a golden retriever

This Bright Orange Bandana to Wear Hiking

This bright orange over-the-collar bandana is a must-have if you are taking your dog on hikes this Summer. Find your dog easily in the woods and allow others to see your pup do by putting this bright orange bandana on. It has the phrase “hiking buddy” which is so cute, too!

This Banana Leaf Over the Collar Dog Bandana

This banana leaf printed bandana is so much fun and just screams Summertime! I love the way this bandana looks on my Newfoundland, Sammy. He looks so cute with a bright-colored bandana!

newfoundland dog wearing a banana leaf over the collar bandana

if you’re looking for more Sammy Content, check out this post and story about how he went viral on TikTok!

by Carly Luitgaarden - April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

Straight and Skinny Jeans You Will Love This Season

Hello my Darlings!

We’ve come a long way from billowing court dresses and corsets, wouldn’t you say? Because I can’t imagine a time when a good pair of jeans wasn’t a part of my capsule wardrobe. These days, we have endless options to choose from: styles, washes, lengths, waists, trimmings… the list goes on. The current argument, however, is straight versus skinny. Which is better? I know some Gen z’s vs. Millennials differ on this, but I am loving both this season!

Straight and Skinny jeans both have their own time and place, depending on personal style and occasion. Straight leg cuts can easily slip into the more casual category due to their baggy fit and destroyed knees. However, Target’s Levis 501s and Madwell’s Stovepipes are great choices for a more fitted, put-together look. Skinny jeans can also be super versatile, but are typically frowned upon when worn in more formal situations. Tight fitting items and rips in fabric are generally seen inappropriate or unprofessional by more conservative audiences.

Let’s quickly touch on stereotypes. Millennials, like myself, are currently witnessing the rise of Gen Z, now that they are reaching their teens and 20’s. Long gone are the days when we ruled the school with our hair parted on the side, carrying Michael Kors purses from TJMaxx. Today, we wake up every morning trying to understand the next TikTok trend and question why low-rise clothing is once again the “style.” Well, just as skinny jeans used to be the “it” fit, straight leg cuts and baggy silhouettes have taken their place. So, while they are not necessarily out of style (can still easily be found in stores, and will look super cute with that floral blouse from LOFT Ann Taylor), the skinny looks can pretty easily set you and I apart from our generational neighbors.

So, let’s dip our toe in the water. While we don’t necessarily have to revert all the way back to the marshmallow-like mom jeans of the 80s and 90s, maybe the incorporation of some less form-fitting styles can help us wade into the Gen Z culture.

Here are some amazing straight and skinny jeans you will love this season!