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  • I Had My First Photoshoot & Here’s What I Learned (Part 2 of 2)

    August 27, 2018 / No Comments

    Welcome to the second half of my first photoshoot! What a fun ride. In my last post, we touched on a 5 key elements I learned on my first ever shoot for my blog. As previously mentioned, maintaining my blog…

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  • I Had My First Photoshoot & Here’s What I Learned (Part 1 of 2)

    August 21, 2018 / No Comments

    Here at Peplums & Pie, I’m a one woman show but over the past year it’s been increasingly difficult to create quality photos. Normally it’s me, my tripod and 15 minutes before running out the door to catch the bus.…

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  • How to Shop an Anthropologie Sale Successfully

    August 8, 2018 / No Comments

    This morning, Anthopologie sent an email saying “1000+ NEW Fresh Cuts”. At first, my mind went to the trash icon on my phone. To be honest, my everyday job is in Marketing. Not exactly one to fall for copy but…

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  • Summer Stripes

    Summer Stripes & a White Tank Top

    August 6, 2018 / No Comments

    All Photos by the lovely Karya Schanilec   Hello darlings! Are you ready for Summer stripes like I am?! I’m sorry this post is a bit late. My week turned into a month somehow. Work, am I right? This weekend,…

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  • How to Wear all White & Pull it off

    July 31, 2018 / No Comments

    I did not mean to take a full hiatus during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year. So many fellow bloggers posted what they were hoping to get and also shop the sale early. I was one of the unlucky ones…

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  • 6 Summer Lipsticks

    July 22, 2018 / No Comments

    Round up time! Won’t lie, these are always my favorite posts to do. Some are repetitive but, let’s just say that they consistently stand out and they’re the true MVPs. One in particular I tend to wear all year round,…

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  • Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Catalog Preview & Favorites

    July 11, 2018 / No Comments

    Though it tends to be one of the most hectic times of the year for me, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a holiday in and of itself. Its a time where everyone sits down with their snail mailed-in catalog and…

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  • Happy 4th of July & a Repeat Romper

    July 5, 2018 / No Comments

    Happy 4th of July! This is the second year that I’ve worn a romper for our beloved nation’s Independence day. Last year I wore my beautiful Loft black and white number. Oddly enough a few days later my post was…

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  • 3 Summer Perfumes & How to Choose Yours

    June 23, 2018 / No Comments

    As someone who is very particular about perfume, I can understand the hesitation to jump in and buy a new one. Not only are there particular scents that are attractive but there’s also a scent sensitivity. Especially with musky flavors.…

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  • Beach Lunch Lounge & Madewell

    June 21, 2018 / No Comments

    Yes! The sun is out. It’s light til 10pm and that summer glow is upon us! BeachLunchLounge, three of my favorite words all coming together to create this miracle top. Literally, best brand name ever. There slogan is “throw on…

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