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Trending, Wearing · July 16, 2021

The best summer swimsuit trends for 2021

With travel open and the weather changing, it’s finally feeling like summer! And that means it’s time to update my annual swimwear guide with the best swimsuit trends for 2021. No matter what your style is, you’ll find something below…

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Lifestyle, Trending · July 2, 2021

What I loved this month: June 2021 edition

I’m not sure how you feel, but June has really flown by for me. I honestly can’t believe 2021 is half over.After coming back from our visit to the US, I dove right back into my routine. It’s been a…

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Lifestyle · June 2, 2021

What I loved this month: May 2021 edition

What a month. We had to push back our trip to the US, but we finally arrived a couple of weeks ago – and it’s been a crazy whirlwind ever since. I have to admit that my husband and I…

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Trending, Wearing · May 14, 2021

The 6 summer staples you need in your closet now

It feels like I JUST unpacked my warm weather clothes and started shopping for spring. But we arrived in Los Angeles yesterday, and it definitely feels like summer is around the corner! There are six easy summer staples that you…

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Lifestyle · April 30, 2021

What I loved this month: April 2021 edition

It’s almost May! I can hardly believe it – not just because it feels like I haven’t done much this year, but because the weather in Amsterdam is (expectedly) cold, rainy, and miserable. I’ve been doing much of the same…

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Trending, Wearing · April 27, 2021

The Dutch fashion trend you should be wearing now

When I first moved to Amsterdam, I noticed all the women wore white sneakers. It didn’t matter whether they were wearing a dress or jeans – they always had their sneakers! And not the dirty beat up kind you probably…

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Beauty · April 25, 2021

The best cult-favorite French beauty products

France is famous for epic beauty products. French women are always ageless, and French pharmacies are a go-to for hair & skincare items with high-quality ingredients. As an expat in Europe, I was excited to discover and test some of…

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Beauty, Trending · April 16, 2021

What’s in my Sephora sale shopping cart

It’s the best time of the year… the Sephora sale! Sephora’s Spring Savings sale officially kicked off on April 9, and runs through April 19. It’s staggered by level and you have to be a Beauty Insider, but it’s super easy to…

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Lifestyle · April 1, 2021

What I loved this month: March 2021 edition

It. Has. Been. A MONTH. The past 31 days have been a challenge, in more ways than one. This middle of this month marked a year since COVID was declared a pandemic. And it hit really hard for me. It…

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Trending, Wearing · March 28, 2021

Shopping secrets: the best places to buy petite clothing

Have you ever struggled with pants being miles too long? Or “midi” skirts really being maxi skirts? I’m 5’2″, so these are problems I run into all the time. Being petite comes with a big list of fashion woes –…

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Trending, Wearing · March 19, 2021

How to wear the 5 best 2021 spring fashion trends

Tomorrow is the first day of spring! It’s the season change I most look forward to, now that I live in Amsterdam. Spring means I’ll see the sun on a regular basis, the tulips will be in full bloom around…

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Lifestyle · February 28, 2021

What I loved this month: February 2021 edition

I can’t believe we’re heading into the home stretch of the first quarter of 2021. On one hand, I’m grateful for the hints of spring & sunshine we’re having in Amsterdam. On the other hand, this month I was constantly…

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Expecting a little gift this December 🥰 Expecting a little gift this December 🥰
I will eventually get around to writing a guide on I will eventually get around to writing a guide on how to plan a bachelorette in Paris… but until then, just reminiscing ✨ 

Cheers to the beautiful bride @kelseyybarnes - I can’t wait to stand by your side in October!
SAVE this post for the best après ski spot in St. SAVE this post for the best après ski spot in St. Anton!

That’s officially a wrap on my first ski weekend - the skiing was not so successful but the après certainly was 😏🍹 

Make sure to try their signature shot, the Hot Widow (Heisse Witwe): plum liqueur with whipped cream and cinnamon!

📍 @mooserwirt_official
As of today, we are officially homeowners!! I nev As of today, we are officially homeowners!!

I never would have guessed that I would purchase my first home in Europe, but life is full of surprises. 🥰 From buying the house just a few weeks ago, to moving in tomorrow – it’s been quite a whirlwind!

And one of the best parts is embarking on the adventure of decorating… Leave me a comment below if you want to see more home content! ↓
MOROCCO 🇲🇦 My good friend @whatdanawore lo MOROCCO 🇲🇦 

My good friend @whatdanawore loves to travel as much as I do, and she recently spent 5 magical days in Morocco. 

When she shared the stories of her trip with me, I was immediately sold! Not only did I add Morocco to my list of must-travel places, but I knew it would make a great travel guide. 

So today on the blog I’m sharing my first guest post, written by Dana! Find it linked it my bio ↓
@mercedesconstantine 

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Dana & Mercedes

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📸 @whatdanawore
Emu - but make it chic 🦢 SAVE this post for t Emu - but make it chic 🦢 

SAVE this post for the perfect trendy restaurant in Amsterdam for girls night. 

And yes, we love a theme ✨ 

Dress: @cultgaia 

📍 @kaiaamsterdam
The look I have eyeing all the Black Friday sales The look I have eyeing all the Black Friday sales this week 🖤 

In case you missed it, I’ve been posting curated picks from all the best Black Friday sales on my stories and on my blog. 

One of the items on sale is this leather jacket - I’ve had it for years and it RARELY goes on sale. You can pick it up now for 30% off!

Find the link for this jacket + all of my other favorites from @allsaints, @mango, @nastygal and more linked in my bio ↓
@mercedesconstantine 

And swipe to see some of the places I’ve worn it:
• Amsterdam
• Porto
• Florence
• Vienna
• Tokyo
• San Diego
• Ireland
• Prague

#blackfriday #blackfridaysale  #ltkeurope #ltksalealert
33. Cheers to a lucky year ✨ 📸 @jconstantin 33. Cheers to a lucky year ✨ 

📸 @jconstantine88 
📍 The Silent City, Malta
Fall fit 🍁 all items linked in my bio ↓ @merc Fall fit 🍁 all items linked in my bio ↓
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I’ve got my eyes on you. 🐍 #halloween #hal I’ve got my eyes on you.

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