Happy Thanksgiving to all of our readers in America! Today is a great day to be thankful for everything that you have and those who surround you! This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the opportunity we get to blog and all of our amazing readers. We started this blog a little over a year ago, not really knowing what would come or if it would take off at all, but we are so proud of how far we've come. We work on the blog everyday, whether that be new content for you or evolving the look and feel of our blog! We are so thankful to do what makes us so happy (:
This Thanksgiving we will be eating tons of food (but mainly Pumpkin Cheesecake!) and spending some quality time with family and friends! We hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving!
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XOXO
KALINA & IVANA
Hello everyone, Ivana here! I hope you are all having an amazing day so far! I just had a long day at school with test after test and decided it was the perfect time to sit down and write a little. Recently on Instagram, there was a "20 things you're thankful for" challenge that really got me thinking..what am I thankful for? I thought about it, and easily came up with a list of 20 things. There's so much to be thankful for, and with Thanksgiving coming up I thought I would share my (very random) compiled list!
- My twin. Duh. Okay this one is obvious but it has to be my number one. All I can say is, a life without her just wouldn't be the same. I'm so thankful to have another half in my life whom I love with all my heart!! Shout out to my favorite!!!
- Meeting new people. This year, I have met so many new people, and no matter what role they play in my life (big or small) I am thankful for each and every one of them. Without realizing it, we learn so many things just by talking and sharing experiences with others. Fresh new perspectives and opinions are always welcome to me.
- Old music. Honestly no one can tell me that hearing an old favorite song is not the best thing. It is. A favorite old tune can bring back so many memories. I just made a Spotify playlist with all my old favorite tunes and now THAT is something I am thankful for, especially to rock out to in the mornings.
- Baking. More like eating half the bowl of whipped cream, cookie dough, or brownie batter before the finished product, but, baking nonetheless. Especially Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cheesecake. Mmm!
- Heels. Booties. All of it! Any shoe that gives me a little more height is an instant favorite!
- Happy days. The days that I laugh so hard I cry, those are the days to live for.
- TV shows that actually peak my interest every episode. Currently I am keeping up with the show "Madame Secretary." I seriously cannot recommend this show enough!
- Starbucks seasonal drinks. Yes, I give those slightly over-priced but very delicious drinks some love every year!
- Compassionate people. I have such a huge appreciation for kindness and anyone who is willing to help when needed, accept others, and exemplify the most positive, open, attitude towards people they meet. Those people make my day.
- Inspirational quotes. Whenever I have a bad day, I can always count on quotes that generate positivity to get me through the rest of the day.
- Conversations that matter. Sure, small talk counts for something, but the genuinely interesting conversations that bring meaning into my life are what I am most thankful for.
- Cuddling up in a sea of fuzzy blankets. With the weather getting colder, there is nothing I love more. Add hot chocolate, coffee, or apple cider to that and a truly perfect combination is made!
- My friends. I could write a pages and pages about how thankful I am for my closest friends. Find people that are supportive and encouraging in everything you do, you'll be so grateful! I know I am!
- A good book. I wish I had more time to read, but when I get the chance to do so, I am always thankful for the books I just cannot put down! What can I say, I'm a book nerd!
- Lazy weekends. Stress-free days where I can relax and take some time for myself are so valuable to me. They don't happen often, but I am definitely grateful when they do!
- Audrey Hepburn & old classic movies. Miss Hepburn is a huge idol of mine, as well as all the movies she acts in. I could live in a world of black and white with her!
- The beach. Hands down I am a beach girl. The ocean is my happy place. Tan lines, the salty breeze, warm weather, and waves crashing into the shore are all things that about equal perfection to me!
- My family. Yes, another cliche, standard answer, but one of the most important! I am so thankful to have a loving family around me! Even though only my immediate family is close to me, all the others scattered around the world, I can still feel everybody's love! I live for the smiles on my grandparents faces when I Skype them!
- Blogging. I remember deciding to start a blog a few years back. It used to be a different one, but I have been writing for a while now. Starting fresh, with this one, was one of the best decisions me and my sister made! We have been overjoyed to watch this blog grow and progress. I am thankful that, even in our busiest months, Kalina and I can find time to share new content with all our viewers!
- You guys!!!!! Kalina and I cannot even BEGIN to express how grateful we are for every single person that takes the time to visit our page! It is unbelievably fulfilling to watch our numbers grow, and see where all our viewers are coming from. I love seeing viewers from all over the world! It is one of the most rewarding things to see! Thank you all so much for bringing smiles to our faces!
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I wanted to express how thankful I am! For anyone who does not live in the United States, Thanksgiving is our national day of thanks here. No matter where you live, though, it is always important to remind yourself of what you are most thankful for! Making a list highlights that perfectly! Much love!
ðŸ’What are you thankful for?
xoxo
MAUVE CRUSH
This outfit is my go-to for the Fall. The colors compliment each other and the look is effortless. My shoes are an easy choice for everyday and this outfit looks somewhat put together if you are trying to look nice ;)
This casual outfit is perfect for a casual Fall day. An easy way to elevate any simple sweater is to add accessories. This choker gives the outfit a bit of an edge but still keeps a simplistic vibe. Adding a choker is one of my favorite ways to instantly make my outfit look more put together!
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season will be in full swing before we know it! And ladies, that means we have to start thinking about what we will be wearing! Holiday dresses are super easy because they usually require minimal styling effort! I am especially crushing over velvet this year (shop velvet dress here) and I think it is absolutely perfect for the holidays!
All of the dresses I have linked are really great options for the holidays from Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Years Eve! All of these dresses are perfect for those of you traveling! I know the feeling of wanting to look presentable but also wanting to feel comfortable at the same time. Trust me, comfort is something you do not have to compromise in an effort to look nice... That's it for today!
*Use the arrows to scroll through the dresses and click to shop!
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KALINA
Just a week ago we got back from an amazing trip to D.C. We seriously fell in love with the city and everything it has to offer. The city is big and populated, yet it is well kept, clean, and very spacious. We walked around and went to museums. The Holocaust Museum was definitely our favorite but we went to many others like the Natural World History Museum, National American History Museum, and the National Air and Space Museum. We also went on a tour of Capital Hill and visited the National Cathedral.
We loved all of the houses in D.C. (major house love!) as well as just walking around the neighborhood. How cool would it be to have the Washington Monument basically in your front yard?!? We just loved the city life. We also have some restaurant recommendations for you, but we make a separate post on those as well.
We really appreciated all of the history in D.C. and can't wait to go back! The city is stunning!
Comment below if you have ever been to D.C.!
XOXO
After a mini hiatus from the blog, we are back with a Georgetown Travel Diary. We left for Washington D.C. (travel diary from D.C. coming soon!) on Tuesday and just got back to Kansas this afternoon. One of the first places we visited was Georgetown and it only took a matter of seconds (literally) for us to fall in love with the town.
Georgetown is so charming and is full of shops and boutiques (explore here). Some notable shops that we loved in Georgetown were Alex and Ani and American Apparel. It is also filled with SO. MANY. BAKERIES. We sat down for coffee and dessert at Dean & Deluca which was so cute in the Georgetown setting!
We visited Georgetown a few times during our stay in D.C. because we loved it so much! We took a campus tour of Georgetown University (shout out to our two amazing tour guides!) and loved it there! The campus is stunning! Definitely schedule a visit if you ever find yourself in Georgetown!
We loved Georgetown's small town European feel and cannot wait to visit again! If you are in the D.C. area, we highly recommend visiting this town! Georgetown is about a little less than an hour walk from D.C. along the Potomac River and while that seems like a long trek, it is SO worth it!
Have a great Sunday night and stay tuned for our Washington D.C. and Old Town Alexandria travel diaries + D.C. restaurant recommendations!
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