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What To Wear For Christmas Card Photos

It’s almost that time of the year…. Christmas! I really enjoy having photos made of our little family each year and sending out a Christmas card. Stumped on what to wear for your photo shoot for your own card? I’m here to help with that, although, I cannot help with whether both your dogs look at the camera or not! My Golden, Maddux, decided not to look this year.

I chose this long-sleeved maxi in emerald from Lulu’s paired with an old Kendra Scott necklace. This dress also comes in black and is a perfect classic addition to your closet. It would be great for a wedding, engagement photos or a baby shower! (https://www.lulus.com/products/swept-away-forest-green-long-sleeve-maxi-dress/383032.html)

Earrings were only $5 from Walmart, Time and Tru brand. I am so obsessed with them! They’re gorgeous, affordable and not heavy at all.

Shoes are old from Tory Burch. I love a maxi dress for photos because I feel like it is elegant and timeless. In the past, I’ve worn a floral print maxi and a burgundy maxi. I love doing photos that aren’t too Christmas color filled so they can be enjoyed year round.

My husband chose dark wash jeans, cowboy boots and an oxford from Vineyard Vines. The dogs have a bowtie and bandana from ETSY. I love the faux Burberry look!

Another great tip for finding an outfit to wear for photos is to rent a dress from Rent the Runway! There are so many great options with reviews of each dress.

My biggest tip for what to wear is to make sure you’ll be comfortable bending down if needed for photos whether that be the waist or bust area. We also love including our dogs in our photos. It is a hassle for us and the photographer because they would rather play than pose but I love having these memories.

[My dogs are wearing bow ties and bandanas from ETSY: https://rstyle.me/cz-n/dun3vech37p ]

For the actual Christmas card I use ETSY to have a digital file created or create my own on Vista Print. This is the most economical way I have found. Then, I buy gold sharpies and white envelopes from Amazon in order to address the cards.

Here are some more great options:

https://www.lulus.com/products/garden-district-navy-blue-wrap-maxi-dress/276782.html

https://www.lulus.com/products/jacinda-plum-purple-velvet-wrap-maxi-dress/682112.html

https://www.lulus.com/products/lovely-ever-after-burgundy-lace-long-sleeve-mermaid-maxi-dress/907682.html

July Best Sellers

Sharing my six best sellers on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app for July today!

The Brixton Joanna Hat was by far my best seller of the month! I’ve worn this cute hat to everywhere from Italy to Antigua to the Beach and Pool!

My Barbie pink one piece swimsuit from Amazon was another popular item! Here’s a view of the back:

Love this tee from Amazon! Love So many cute color options for $19 and prime shipping.

Cutest set that comes in tons of colors! I’m wearing a small and safety pined the top as it was a bit big on my chest.

My most popular two piece swimsuit of the summer! It’s SO flattering and comes in other prints and colors. I sized up to medium because my hips have gotten bigger since I’ve gained weight. It doesn’t stretch much. Size up!

These #NSALE kicks have been my number one seller from the sale. I got my usual 6.5!

Make sure you’re following me on LIKEtoKNOW.it it if you aren’t already! I post photos everyday that you can shop. Happy August everyone!

Love, Megan

My Experience With Foligain

Ever had a bad hair day? Or even bad hair month or year? That’s what it feels like when you have thinning hair.

I’ve always had extremely long and fine hair, but over the years certain areas have thinned so much that you can see my scalp, especially if my hair is worn up and away from my face.

I know it’s mostly genetics but also partly many years of having pulled my hair back tightly in a ballet bun. I’m also sure having long hair for my entire life has put more stress on my scalp when my hair is pulled up. Taking into account all these factors together and you have a perfect storm for thinning hair.

I feel like thinning hair is something most women deal with at some point in their lives, but I don’t feel like anyone really talks about it. I’ve never really found a solution for the areas of my hair that are thinning except for putting a little bronzer there to hopefully cover it up a bit. When I heard about Foligain’s Triple Action System for Women I knew I had to give it a try!

These are the main areas of thinning that I have. It makes it very difficult to wear my hair up because it always ends up looking patchy.

This is honestly one of the reasons why you’ll see me with a headband on most of the time when my hair is pulled up. I began using the Foligain system exclusively at the end of May.

It’s been six weeks total now and I feel like I can honestly tell a difference in the fullness and body of my hair!

The steps are very easy! 3-5 times a week you wash your hair with the system. It begins with the Triple Action Shampoo which you massage into your scalp and then let sit for a few minutes to soak in.

It is followed with the Triple Action Conditioner. Lather it into your hair. Both of the products smell amazing and don’t leave any residue. They contain ingredients that are great for hair like biotin, Jojoba Oil, and Trioxidil Complex.

The final step is four sprays to the scalp of the Foligain Triple Action Targeted Formula; massage it into the scalp. It can be rinsed out after four hours or left on indefinitely!

After the serum, I like to use the Foligain Hair & Scalp Roller to help with the massage process. It helps circulate blood to the scalp and also helps with removal of dead skin and increases the effectiveness + absorption of the solution.

I truly cannot believe how much stronger and more full my hair feels after just six weeks of using this system! I’m so impressed and can’t wait to see where my hair is in another six weeks.

These products are extremely affordable and are available at www.foligain.com, www.amazon.com, www.shoplet.com, and H-E-B Stores. Questions about Foligain? Leave me a comment and I’ll be glad to answer!

Love,

Megan

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: My Picks

It’s here y’all! This year I’ve narrowed it down to the items I absolutely love and think will be gone quickly. Feel free to browse and shop anything you like through liketoknow.it – I’ll be updating frequently throughout the sale. I appreciate you shopping my links and keeping this little blog of mine going! Here are some of my favorites:

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Here are some of my favorite sweater picks! I already own the Barefoot Dreams Cardigan in Black (pictured above in grey) and it’s hands down one of the most amazing pieces I’ve ever felt. The most soft thing on the planet! I also own a few of the Leith Cardigans from years past (pictured in pink on the second row, middle) and they’re definitely staple pieces of mine. This year I’m really digging anything leopard or pink!

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These are my favorite bottoms from the sale. I already have the Alo Moto Leggings and they’re great! I get a small in them. I swear by Articles of Society pants because they’re skinny jeans fit like a glove! Of course I’m loving the leopard joggers for only $30. I’ve also had my eye on the coated skinnies by BlankNYC since my old ones are worn smooth out.

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The shoes to me had the best selection that I’ve ever seen. I already own the grey Lucky Booties and they’re super cute but fair warning: they’re not super comfy because the heel is a lot higher than it looks. If I did’t already have snakeskin booties I’d definitely snag these. I’m loving all the sneaker choices! The pairs of Nikes are such a steal and the leopard wedge sneakers are waterproof. The black Steve Madden over the knee boots have been number one on my list because I think they’ll actually stay up on my legs without falling!

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I always get an Antica Farmcista Prosecco Diffuser every year. My mother in law introduced me to this brand and I can’t get enough. The La Mer and Drybar sets are a fabulous deal that I’ve purchased in years past. You can’t go wrong with a set of Nest hand soaps. Both of the throws come highly recommended with the Kennebunk one for only $25 while the Barefoot Dreams blanket is splurge at a little over $100. The Barefoot Dreams blanket is definitely on my Christmas wishlist!

I told y’all I would keep it to the items I seriously love! Now, obviously I didn’t purchase all of these items but once I get the ones that I did order I’ll do a try on and let you know what I’m keeping! Head to the liketoknow.it app to shop any items you like in my post. Thanks for all the support y’all! Happy Shopping!

Love,

Megan

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

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Something big is coming this Friday! It’s my favorite sale of the year: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I’m letting you in on all the tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck during this sale.

When Can I Shop?

Early Access begins for cardholders on July 12th in store and online at 12:30 pm EST. You can apply either for a credit or debit card. The best part of the whole thing is you don’t have to pay with it during the sale if you don’t want to but you do have to have one of the cards to access the sale early. I have been shopping this sale for 5 years now and at first I shopped regular access and many things were sold out by that time.

The Anniversary Sale access opens to everyone on July 19th-August 4th in store and online. During this time some items will be restocked but it’s just a luck of the draw on which ones are. I’ll be giving constant updates on restocks during this time on my blog and Instagram.

How Can I Shop?

I prefer shopping online since I don’t live near a Nordstrom location. I shop via my laptop on the website or the app. I encourage you to create a Nordstrom account for real before the sale begins that has all your info saved. It makes check-out quicker and easier. It also is much more likely that you’ll get the pieces you want before the sell out.

What types of items will be for sale?

Fall/winter clothing and shoes for men, women, and children; items for your home and beauty products. I’m going to show you some of my favorites from last year’s sale and I’ll have a new post this weekend with my favorites from the 2019 sale.

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I get one of these Leith cardigans every single year. This was last year’s gorgeous blue version. Always get your true size or size down because they run large! I have an XS on here. I paired it with the BP Camisole in black. This item will also be back this year in this color and some fun prints! I’ll definitely grab another one for layering.

The BP tees both long sleeve and short sleeve are always a great deal and perfect for layering!

My vest is North Face and I get one yearly. They go with everything and last forever. My thermal sold out during the early access last year and I still can’t get enough. The wedge tennis shoes are Steve Madden and the most comfortable for a long day of standing on your feet or walking.

Another fun camisole they had last year. I loved the color and detail on this one from WAYF.

Paired a Leith cardigan from 2 years ago from the sale with last year’s favorite dress of mine. This cute gray t-shirt material dress was worn to school and everywhere in between. I wish I had also snagged the black one they had!

This sweater is probably one of my favorite things I bought last year. It sold out during Early Access and I am still obsessed with it.

They always have the best BP Plaid shirts every year during the sale. They fit true to size and go with everything! These sneakers were also part of the sale last year.

This cardigan was 2-3 years ago but I still wear it weekly during the fall and winter. It goes with everything! It sold out during the Early Access and feels like cashmere.

My sweater is BP and can be worn forward or backward. I’d love this in another color for fall!

My Patagonia better sweater vest had been on repeat for years. I actually didn’t get it from the sale so I paid a lot more for it. Definitely a staple piece of mine for fall and winter!

I’ve almost bought this Patagonia Nano jacket every year during the sale and finally did it last year. It’s one of my most worn items and perfect for being easily packed for travel. These usually go fast during the sale!

My BlankNYC suede moto jacket is other item I never could quite pull the trigger on but is usually included in the sale. Unfortunately, I didn’t get this during the sale and it was much more expensive.

Besides all these items I love the Barefoot Dreams Cardigan, Zella Running sock packs, Antica Farmcista Diffusers and Candles in Prosecco, La Mer Favorites Kit, and Barefoot Dreams throws!

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I’ll be posting all my favorites for this year’s sale on Friday afternoon. Make sure you’re following me on http://www.liketoknow.it/whenpigsflyblog to easily shop all my picks! Leave me any questions in the comments and I’ll be glad to help!

Love,

Megan

June Best Sellers

I cannot believe June is almost over y’all! Where has this year gone?! Today, I’m sharing my best sellers for this month on the liketoknow.it app! You can shop each of these items easily with the link below each photo.

The two piece set is SO good for $24. I’m wearing a small and hit it with a steamer before I wore it. The top runs a little big if you are smaller chested but I safety pinned it to make it work.

https://rstyle.me/n/dm4nuvch37p

This swimsuit is so comfortable and it would be perfect for 4th of July. I’m wearing a small and it runs true to size. It’s $27 and the quality is incredible.

https://rstyle.me/n/dm9q5nch37p

The comfiest summer sundress. I got a medium for length but would’ve been fine with a small. The straps are adjustable and it is lined underneath. These wedges have also been extremely popular this month for only $24. True to size, I’m wearing my usual 6.5 in the gray.

https://rstyle.me/n/dnjzqkch37p

https://rstyle.me/n/dkszt9ch37p

This romper feels like pajamas! Love the pockets and wearing a small. The waist is adjustable and it’s a good length even for someone like myself with longer legs.

https://rstyle.me/n/dnjzrkch37p

I love the fit of this suit. I’m wearing a medium and it is so flattering! Not too cheeky or high cut. I was afraid the underwire in the top would be uncomfortable but I’ve worn it all day at the lake it wasn’t at all.

https://rstyle.me/n/dm36efch37p

Last but not least, this stunner! Wearing a small and only $28. I cannot believe this dress. The quality is unreal. It comes in many colors and my eye is on lavender next.

https://rstyle.me/n/dm4ntsch37p

All of this month’s best sellers are available via Amazon and most are Prime shipping. Have fun shopping y’all!

Love,

Megan

Aspen Travel Guide

Today, I’m highlighting what to see and do in Aspen, Colorado. We went in the off-season which means it wasn’t ski season or summer peak season. It’s called off-season because the weather can often be unpredictable. More about that in a moment.

Just a few days before this photo was taken it was in the 70s in Aspen. It started snowing the first evening we were there. It ended up snowing so much that they opened the skiing back up through June. We definitely were not prepared clothing wise.

HOW TO GET THERE:

We flew into Denver and got on a short 20 minute flight to Aspen. The runway is extremely short and only a few pilots are certified to fly into here. We got to Aspen above the airport and had a mechanical issue and had to go back. Apparently this happens a lot because of weather or winds that the plane can’t land and gets rerouted. Just keep this in mind if you fly in. We were supposed to arrive Thursday at 7 pm and did’t arrive until Friday at 9 am which was fine for us because we didn’t have a hotel to cancel or plans set in stone. The drive from Denver is 4 hours if that is something you’d like to opt for but the roads can be difficult at times.

WHERE TO STAY:

We stayed at a family member’s place but if we hadn’t done that I would recommend using http://www.airbnb.com or http://www.vrbo.com to find a condo rental. The St. Regis Hotel is another great option although can be pricey depending on the season you choose.

HOW TO GET AROUND:

We took a taxi from the airport and scheduled a car to pick us up for our departure. We walked everywhere we went. Ubers are almost nonexistent in the office season. Bike rentals are also available. If you stay in downtown you won’t need a vehicle.

WHAT TO DO:

Visit Maroon Bells. Unfortunately, there was an avalanche the week we traveled to Aspen on the road going out to Maroon Bells so it was only accessible by bicycle and you’d have to carry your bike hundreds of yards over the snow mass. We decided against that since we’re not in that great of shape. I highly advising calling the local park rangers before you visit to see current conditions. If I had done this before the day we actually wanted to visit I’d have known we couldn’t. That was a huge bummer but honestly all on me since I didn’t check before we got into town. During the summer you can actually take a bus out t

Visit shops and museums in downtown Aspen. There are so many places to explore and are an easy walk. The plus about off-season? You have virtually the entire town to yourself.

See a show at Belly Up. We saw Boombox perform one night. The reserved tickets allow you to sit in assigned seats and a waitress will come and serve you food and drinks. This is such a cool venue because literally every famous person has performed here. Their pictures are all over the walls and the date they performed.

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK:

*Matsuhisa Sushi was good! We made reservations via the Open Table app before and shared everything we ordered.

*HOPS Culture was a lunch stop one day. They have tons of local beers on tap and great bar food. The wait staff here was very nice and enjoyable to visit with!

*Jimmy’s Bar & Restaurant was a stop one evening for crab cakes and drinks before dinner. We sat in the front part in the bar area. Great view of the mountain! (Pictured a few photos above with the drink)

*Mi Chola was dinner one night. Great Mexican food and Prickly Pear Margarita’s!

*Ryno’s Pub & Pizzeria was recommended by a local. We had lunch here one day and played games in the arcade. A fun place to hang out and eat. They do pizza by the slice here and it’s huge!

*Silver City is probably our favorite bar in the town. We accidentally happened upon it too! We were leaving the concert and heard country music playing from underground and discovered it. There’s pool tables in the back and country vibes all around. We actually came here two nights because we liked it so much!

*St. Regis Hotel Bar for appetizers and drinks. It has the coziest ski lodge vibes with couches and fireplaces everywhere! The boys enjoyed an old fashioned while the gals sipped on St. Germain Spritzers. Such a nice place to relax and keep warm while it continued to snow outside!

Hope you got some great ideas for your upcoming Aspen trip! Questions about anything we did? Feel free to leave a comment so I can answer! Safe travels!

Love,

Megan

Best sellers of May

Sharing my May best sellers today! The top six things that everyone was shopping last month. The first is this palm kimono from Amazon: https://rstyle.me/+3MJEl40of_apJnPFOXBOaw

So versatile and cute! Can we yours for under $20 and at your home in 2 days.

Next is this Brixton hat! I’ve had mine for a year and it has been virtually everywhere with me. https://rstyle.me/+SXnHXrTrJoTYl7Mu2RrLlw

This swimsuit from Amazon is another crowd favorite! https://rstyle.me/+PZLMEIQDEbvKXpLOa_Qjgg

This cute swimmie was also super popular and comes in tons of prints! https://rstyle.me/+Fl3VvouMO3-DIESSBJRuKw

This belt is always popular! It’s the skinny version via Amazon and I love the color. https://rstyle.me/+id4_MYCgG3djztLh9iTF0A

Another cute pool or beach option! https://rstyle.me/+id4_MYCgG3djztLh9iTF0A

Hope you guys enjoyed these picks! I’m going to start doing best sellers every month so stay tuned for June’s later this month.

Love,

Megan

Amazon Swimsuit + Coverup Roundup

Sharing all my favorites from Amazon today! You can shop all these items via www.liketoknow.it/whenpigsflyblog This palm coverup is under $20 and I’ve worn it so many times since I got it last year.

This scalloped suit comes in a couple of colors! I’m wearing a medium but it’s plenty stretchy and I could’ve done the small as well.

My hat isn’t Amazon but it’s definitely worth $45 since I’ve worn it SO many times. Linking a similar one for $15. My cover up is a couple of years old but I found the same one for $13 except its white. https://rstyle.me/+U9SeebOBQD4xd8pA87aOqQ

Snakeskin is everything right now and I’m loving this for $20. I’m wearing a small.

This one piece is so cute as a body suit or swimsuit. I got the medium since I have a long torso but the straps are adjustable.

This was my top selling item of April. I’m in a medium and this two piece is only $15.

Another cover up that’s a few years old but still available for $13! https://rstyle.me/+r-aZRIam0jSFwE5vhpW1yw

Love this set and it comes in a ton of different colors and patterns. Sunglasses are also available via Amazon.

Questions about fit or anything else from my haul? I’ll be glad to answer if you’ll leave me a comment! Happy shopping!

Love,

Megan

Review of Dress From eShatki

I’ve found the perfect summer dress! How fun is this halter number from eShatki? If you’re not familiar with what they do I’m breaking it down for you today! When you go to their website you can select from hundreds of dress designs. Once you’ve selected a design you give them your measurements so that they can fit the dress perfectly to you!

In addition to personalized sizing, you can also customize your design! Everything from the neckline, sleeves, to length can be completely customized to your preference. I had them make this particular dress a little shorter for me.

After your dress is ordered you will receive it within 14-17 business day which is an amazing turn around for a custom made dress!

eShatki is all about making real fashion for real people and in order to make it even easier for everyone to have a custom fitting dress they offer a 33% off discount for first time customers. All you have to do is sign up on their website!

I am in love with this dress and the fit! It’s completely tailored and fitted to my measurements. Did I mention it also has pockets? It will be perfect for summer nights. Want to purchase my dress for only $46 with the discount? Click here to shop.

Have questions about eShatki dresses? Leave me a comment and I’ll be glad to answer!

Love,

Megan