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I’m all about buying things on sale because I rarely pay full price for anything. This rabbit fur bomber jacket on the Poshmark app was $75. Seventy. Five. Dollars. It just goes to show you that full price for retail is a sham. You can find amazing deals if you’re patient and dig a little bit. 

This long sleeve green deep V bodysuit was also on sale at Express, along with my Diane von Furstenberg chain bag which was half off in NY Meat Packing District. 

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I love a good mustard staple statement piece. It’s flattering on most and in season all year. When I found this top from Express for their 50% off sale going on right now, I would’ve paid a lot more than $25 for it, but thankfully I didn’t have to!

Also, there were so many bodysuits that I had to go a little ham and get several. Stay tuned, they’ll be on @trendylittlesister soon.

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I love any and all transitional dresses, skirts, shirts, you name it that are technically more “fall colors” but can still transition into spring! This rust colored dress (though I never went to UT) I love, but wanted to make it more spring-inspired, so I paired a bright, bold bag with it in a complimentary shade, with a bright lip to match! Also worn (but not shown) are a pair of leopard heels that I got from Target. 

The dress: Forever21. I got it way on sale in the fall during a half off sale, but after viewing Rachel Zoe’s line of Off-Shoulder dresses and jumpsuits, I’ve decided that the one I have a is a knock-off of hers. Score! A very similar dress, but the shorter version is here. 

The bag: Target. I can’t locate my beautiful fuchsia color online, but the same bag in the teal color I found would have also been gorgeous!  

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Just one of those days today. You know what I mean, Yao Ming? #romper #spring2016 #springstyle #rayban #100pizzitas #hair #fashionblogger (at 100 Pizzitas)

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As a firm believer in homeopathic remedies for most things in my life, I was so excited to learn from my sister, Dr. Allie Day-Goodwin (Homeopathic goddess, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist and Hypno-birthing instructor), that you can combine one drop of Lavender and Rosemary oil into your mascara tube to promote natural growth of lashes!

In addition to having an organic source of healthy lash promotion, these oils will make your mascara smell great, reduce clumps, and prevent flaking! I HATE flaking mascara towards the end of your tube’s life. The Lavender oil is also anti-bacterial, so it helps prevent bacteria from festering in your tube! No pink eye for me!! 

So, Elaine, why are these oils so great, and why would they help my lashes grow? Well, Rosemary is the most prominent essential oil that has been studied and proven to stimulate hair follicles and generate hair regrowth. It is also anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. Lavender, among it’s many, MANY benefits, is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, balancing and a cicatrizant (promotes healing). 

Within about three weeks of using, you will experience a noticeable difference in length and thickness! Compared to Latisse which has proven negative side affects and could potentially harm a fetus inside of you (which should be alarming in itself), you spend a fraction of the price on two bottles of oils instead of $140/month. Sold. 

How do you purchase, and what are good brands? The best brand, recommended from Dr. Allie, is DoTerra. Feel free to visit the site here and watch the video “Why DoTerra?”. I have also used this brand for years as well and trust them completely as a fantastic brand! 

To purchase Lavender oil, click here. 

To purchase Rosemary oil, click here. 

To add in to mascara tube, add ONE DROP of each oil to tube. Do not pump, but “swish” around to thoroughly combine with mascara. 

I would love to hear about your results! 

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A real conversation I had in the street in this outfit:

Random guy: “Yo girl, that shirt is dope! What’s that “R” stand for?”

Me: “Aw, thanks! Relentless Bootcamps, you should check them out! I love their classes, they kick your ass! And oooobbbviously have the coolest shirts!” 

Random guy: “Nah, I don’t workout. Imma get me a shirt though.” 

End of conversation. 

Be like that random guy, get you a cool shirt. Link below to purchase.

http://bit.ly/1rpUZmF

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Missing fall weather today! I absolutely love my plaid suitcase, it pretty much goes with me on any weekend trip. I purchased it in Brenham, Texas at a vintage store, because plaid. :) 

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My friend always gives me the most delightful gifts for my birthday, and this year’s winner was my new fox earrings! 

She found them on Overstock.com, link here to purchase: http://bit.ly/1XFmfaQ

My pearl and gold Infinity earrings from David Yurman I have had for years now and always get compliments on them! I wear them almost daily. Maybe it’s super Southern of me, but I firmly believe every lady should own pearls of some sort. Link here to view: http://bit.ly/1VeFc6r

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Bohemian dreams.... This romper may be my new favorite item in my closet! 

Found at Express.com, I waited for their 40% off sale in stores to snag it! 

Follow the link to purchase. http://bit.ly/1SOrYH6

For a more casual look with this, I may need to pair it with my mom’s old faded blue jean vest from the 70′s and gladiator sandals. Oooo, the possibilities! 

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A good chambray shirt can go with you to so many places! #austinstyle #fashionblogger #springstyle #rayban #suede #ramentatsuya #streetstyle (at Ramen Tatsu-Ya)

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Happy Friday!!! Hope you get a good hair flip in today, those are the best! 💁🏻💃🏻✨ #tgif #happyfriday #hairflip #fashionblogger #trendylittlesister #austinstyle #whislers #austin (at Whisler's)

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Fringe, fringe, fringe!

Fabulous fringed aubergine colored vest? Check. 

90′s inspired chunky heels? Check. 

Layered necklaces? Check. 

Suede fringe will always go nicely with layered necklaces, and a high-waisted pair of pants or jeans. The 90′s chunky heels balance out the softness of the suede. When I wear suede, I try to wear at least one other suede or soft leather item with my outfit, whether those are over the knee boots or my wonderfully practical Nicaraguan backpack. 

I also love a soft, wavy Bohemian hairstyle with fringe. It gives such a whimsical, 70′s vibe for the whole outfit! (Tutorial for how to easily get soft waves overnight coming soon!)

Suede fringe vest: Forever21

Halter crop top: Express

Heels: Forever21

Backpack: Nicaraguan market 

Drawstring pants: Forever21

Jewelry: David Yurman and others unknown

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Excuse me? Oh, those are just my pheromones 💁🏻 Repost: @ideaspret #lifehack #beautytricks #fashionblogger #protip

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Stripes and colors, and how to master. 

An easy, go-to outfit will always be to combine a patterned top with a statement necklace with a bold colored bag and white jeans. Always cute, always on trend!

I like to be aware when there are different components of my outfit that might clash. Be aware of complimentary (or uncomplimentary) patters and colors. If you look at your outfit and think, “Is this too much?” it very may well be. Keeping it tame with solid colors for the biggest pieces of your outfit and leaving the smaller pieces for patterns and bright colors keeps it easy and breazy when you’re mixing.

What really makes an outfit for me is my hair and my lip color. I am so excited to have found a stain that matches my beautiful quilted bag. I always get compliments on my lip colors! (I will be sharing a post specifically on lip stains and what brands are worth investing in later.) When there’s a bold color, and a statement necklace, and a patterned top, try a cute up-do like a Heidi braid! (Tutorial later)

Happy Spring! 

Photo credit: @cristoff (Christen Gmitter)

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Today's rain makes me think back to Santa Theresa, Costa Rica. So many blissful rainy days spent there either running back from the beach with our surfboards, or playing cards, or reading. So much happiness. So much bliss. #costarica #santatheresa #takemeback #rainyweather (at Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica)

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Why We Do What Makes Us Happy.

In high school between 2003 and 2007, I was just starting to come into my own with what I loved and what was conventional at the time. I had girls both younger and older telling me what I was wearing didn’t match, or that I didn’t look good. I was much less mature and sure of myself at the time, but didn’t let their words affect me. I didn’t know much at the time, but I knew I looked rad. No one could take that away from me. As it would turn out, I got “Best Dressed” my senior year of high school. Looking back, I thought “Suck it, bitches”, more than a few times. :) 

I still march to the beat of my own drum. Dress the way I want to. Do the things that make me happy, and wear what feels good to me. I have always been an influence in my friends and sister’s lives with trends and putting outfits together, and have seriously considered becoming a stylist. If I know I have a gift and am more sure of that gift than anything else in this world, what the heck is stopping me? 

Without further ado, I give you Trendy Little Sister. If nobody follows this blog, that’s fine. If I end up helping others along the way with simple life hacks, beauty tricks, and style advice, that will be super! My end goal is to empower everyone who reads this and help them in their search to make sense of this thing we call fashion.

Enjoy! 

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Welcome to Trendy Little Sister! 

The purpose of my blog is to empower women through helpful tips, tricks and styling suggestions. Enjoy!