In case you missed our last episode of An Extra Dose, you can listen to that here!
A little about this episode:
On this episode of An Extra Dose Podcast, Samantha and Alexis are sharing their travel guide to Tulum, Mexico. They talked all about getting there, where they stayed, what they ate, the best places to grab drinks, and all the must-see spots and more! The girls finish off with their favorite Housewives shows on Bravo, and which seasons they like the most and why.
Happy Sunday! We are all about giving you style tips, and possibly trying something new with your wardrobe! Today, we are sharing how to style the popular white sneaker trend. This pair is the Aztrek sneaker, which actually came out in the good ‘ol days aka the 90’s!
We think there are several tips on how to properly style them to keep your outfit up-to-date, and not looking like you stepped right out of the 90’s!
KEEP IT NEUTRAL:
Since these Aztrek sneakers are so retro and have a lot already to “say”, we think keeping your outfit neutral is important! We suggest wearing a monochromatic look like all white, all black, etc. Even just a basic pair of jeans and a tee is good, too!
KEEP IT BASIC:
Similar to neutrals, we recommend keeping your outfit very basic. Think things like solid colors, not too many prints, and keeping it very “not trendy”, if that makes sense? Don’t mix too many ruffles or prints because it will overpower the sneaker! You could do a print like leopard or camo, but keep the rest of the outfit pretty simple!
TAKE YOUR LOOK FROM GYM TO STREETWEAR:
You don’t necessarily have to wear sneakers with just gym clothes. Think outside the box and pair them with a cute pair of joggers and a denim jacket, or even a hoodie with some denim shorts! Of course, you can wear them to the gym with leggings or athletic wear, too.
We love that Reebok is bringing up retro sneakers and letting us find new ways to spin our looks! This pair runs a little large, and is actually a unisex pair, so you and your man can coordinate;) We recommend sizing down.
Hope you all are having a great weekend! It is spring time, so we wanted to share this cute date outfit idea with you all. For a first date, or any date, you want to feel confident and cute, so we wanted to give some tips on what to wear and feel like your best self in!
When you go on a date, you want to feel cute, but not overly dressed up, and not too revealing! You want to leave a little to the imagination 😉
We recommend going for your favorite color because that makes you feel most confident. For us, we like to go for a coral color, or black is always classic. Black is usually a color that looks good on any skin tone, and it is chic. We love doing a monochromatic black look, or even white when you’re more tan!
Another tip is to choose something that looks effortless, but put together. You want to look cute, but not like you spent a ton of time figuring it out. An easy dress or some jeans and a cute top is always a good go to!
We found this cute little black dress from Express, and at first we weren’t sure about how tight it was, but we actually really ended up loving it on. It is figure hugging in the right spots, and is perfect for date night or any spring travel coming up. We are wearing xs in it, and the length hits us a little longer since we are so petite, but on someone taller, it would be right below your knee!
We paired it with some wedges and a cute round bag. We love that Express has so many options for all body types: petites, taller women, and curvier women. Their pieces are all at a great price point, which we love! If this black dress isn’t for you, we also love this black romper and this black maxi dress!
**PS- You can save $25 off your order of $100 or more in store or online with code 8144.
Happy Thursday! We get asked a lot for some affordable looks, so we are so excited to be sharing some really cute and budget-friendly spring looks with Walmart today. We found some SUPER cute pieces, and the best part is, most of them are under $50! Depending on where you are headed this spring, we have you covered!
We put six looks together, some more casual than others! Each look could be dressed up or down by swapping out the shoes or bag. We love that Walmart launched We Dress America, which has tons of styles that reflect your personal style and what the current trends like stripes and pastels. They also offer free 2-day shipping and returns for purchases over $35, which is a major plus!
LOOK ONE:
This is a great look for spring travels and we love these rose gold flats that are only $28!
This one is another great travel look, and you can’t beat joggers! This pair is only $20, and we found this cute patent sandal for only $50 to go with them!
We have shared several relationship topics recently, and we have gotten such a good response, so it was requested that we talk more about being a single twin, or it could apply to those of you who all are single out of all your friends!
Samantha styled her shorter one in this post last week, and today, I am styling this longer one that is more ivory-colored for spring. What is so great about this duster is that you can wear it with white jeans and a white tank like I did, or pair it over a swimsuit for the beach or pool. You could also wear it over a dress or romper that is solid colored!
For accessories (our fave part), I threw on this round bag, which I have legit been wearing every single day since I got it. It also comes in the reverse colors with tan outside and white on the inside, and it has a longer strap so you can wear it crossbody or on your shoulder.
These neutral wedges from Sole Society are so comfy and they are the perfect height to wear with shorts and shorter skirts. We literally wear a pair of Sole Society’s shoes a couple times a week at least just because they are so comfortable and they are a great price point–usually under $100. Also, most of their pieces are vegan!
Now, for the topic of being single: As you all know, I went through a breakup in December, so I am really taking this time to focus on myself. I have honestly never been so content with being single, and I kind of love it. So much that I don’t really have an interest right now to date, which is so unlike me, ha!
Of course, you all know that Sam is in a long-term relationship with an amazing guy, and I couldn’t be happier for her. She deserves it so much, and without sounding weird, she earned it. She had been through so much with dating, and she met a great guy, and they are a great match for each other.
With that being said, I would be lying if there weren’t times that I wasn’t envious, or didn’t want the same thing for myself. After some of my relationships, I was just angry, and took it out on her because it wanted what she had, but after my last relationship, I felt differently. I respected what she has in hers, and am so thankful to have her support and her boyfriend, Taylor’s support.
They both invite me to hang out with them all of the time, which is so sweet! They let me tag along to dinner, face masks, movies, etc. Of course, I have taken this time to be social and make friends, but it is nice to have them around, too. Taylor is like a brother to me, so I always vent to him about guys and all of that. Being twins, it is crucial that we like who each other are dating. We are so close, and know each other best, so if one of us is dating someone where there is tension, or just not a good relationship, it will never work.
Twins are such a unique dynamic, so it can be tricky to date a twin. I think it really takes a certain person to be confident enough to date a twin, and I have learned that along the way. Things happen for a reason, and while being single is not always fun, a huge factor is mindset.
You have to be as okay as you can be with being single. It is not easy going through breakups, but talking about it with friends, family members, and focusing on your happiness is so important.
For me, embracing this time to focus on me and be selfish has been everything. I am loving this time, and my sister has been so supportive. I feel like I can be open with her, as she can be with me. Our relationship isn’t perfect, but I am so grateful for her and couldn’t imagine my life without her.
When we aren’t wearing shorts or jeans, or joggers, haha, we look for the next best option: dressing up some shorts! As it starts warming up, we want to opt for something that is more comfortable and acceptable to wear to a nice dinner, but also not constricting or too covered up. Enter: dressed up shorts! This black pair from J.ING has the cutest stud detailing on the sides, AND they are higher waisted so they are amazing!
To do a dressed up look, we suggest pairing a simple black knit tank with them (this one is tight, but also loose, if that makes sense?!) The fabric isn’t too constricting, but it is also form-fitting in all the right places. It also comes in a really pretty off-white color Sam styled below!
For sizing, we are wearing size S in the shorts, and XS in the sweater tank. The shorts do run a little small on us, so we were glad we ordered both the XS and S.
What we love about J.ING pieces is that they are higher fashion and trendy, but also functional! They have so many cute pieces that we want to order like this trench coat and this polka dot dress that is perfect for spring!
If you’re wanting to dress down the shorts, you could do a basic white tank, or even a denim button up shirt.
