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Date Night Ideas

July 19, 2017

Summer is in full swing, and since we had a few requests to share some date night ideas, we thought it would be fun to combine that and share some fun summer date night ideas. Honestly, we both are pretty indecisive when it comes to activities and picking out places to eat, haha, so we depend on other people to make those decisions most of the time. We are trying to be better about that, but it is honestly because we just don’t hate that many things, and have fun doing anything or trying any type of food!Before we get into our ideas, we wanted to share this perfect summer date night outfit. It is casual, but also little dressed up; perfect for drinks or coffee on a patio! This eyelet cami is open in the back, but we love how the front is a high-neck halter. We paired it with these ripped jeans, which are our favorites because they are SO comfy! These turquoise earrings add a perfect pop of color an are actually lightweight!The crossbody bag is a great neutral bag and fits a lot in it and these sandals are a great transition piece for summer to fall. They are peep toe and have a good block heel, so they are easy to walk in.
Okay, now for our date night ideas:

Indoor skydiving
Picnic (could do White Rock Lake or Klyde Warren Park in Dallas)
Restaurant hopping at Trinity Groves
Cooking classes at Sur La Table
Stand up paddle boarding
Kayaking
Bowling
Go to the Farmer’s Market
Listen to live music
Get massages/refloxology
Get ice cream or a popsicle (we love Steel City Pops in Dallas)
Go on a short hike
Take a workout class like yoga, Orange Theory, or something you both would enjoy
Cook a homemade meal
See a comedy show
Go to a drive-in movie theater
Head out on a weekend getaway close-by
Go to a winery
Go on a bike ride outside
Go to a sporting event like football or baseball

These accessories are from Sole Society . We love their pieces because they are everyday items that can be worn so many different ways.

{ Eyelet Cami | Ripped Jeans | Peep Toe Shoes | Crossbody Bag | Sunglasses | Fringe Earrings | Nail Color | Lip Color ” Life of The Party”| BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | WATCH: Apple Watch Series 1 }

In partnership with Sole Society.

Fashion

How To Pattern Mix

July 17, 2017

Summer Stars + Stripes | adoubledose.com

Happy Monday, y’all! We hope you had a great weekend. Our was busy, but also relaxing at the same time! We have been super swamped with covering the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which is AMAZING, so don’t forget to stock up for fall. Our mom just placed a big order online, haha. Read more about the sale here! Anyways, we had a few requests to do a post on pattern mixing. We are both major fans of pattern mixing, especially in the summer, because it takes an outfit from basic to fun! It doesn’t have to be a huge amount of patterns going on, but just a few will work great!
In this outfit, we paired these adorable striped pointed flats with this star + stripes scarf. This would be a super cute outfit for Labor Day in a few months, or just for a festive outfit! This scarf is so soft, too, which is a major plus!
This red bag is a great pop of color and it actually fits a lot in it!
As far as pattern mixing, here are our guidelines:

mix prints of different scales (smaller prints with larger prints)
keep colors in the same color family
use stripes as a neutral
tie a printed shirt around your waist
mix prints and neutrals:
- chambray and leopard or gingham
- polka dots and chambray
Mix complimentary prints:
- stars and stripes
- polka dots and stripes
- leopard and stripes
- plaid and leopard

This basic white tee is on sale right now for $15 and is a basic MUST! These jeans are the best ripped jeans and also we just got this pair thats on sale that we are loving!
These flats are so fun and we love the jewel detailing. Super fun pop, without being too much!We love Sole Society for their affordable accessories that are super cute, and versatile! Not going to lie, pretty much 80% of our sandals are from there, haha!

{ White Tee | Ripped Jeans | Striped Flats | Patriotic Scarf | Red Bag | Sunglasses | Fringe Earrings | Nail Color | Lip Color ” Life of The Party”| BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | WATCH: Apple Watch Series 1 }

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Fashion / Lifestyle

Spray Tan Tips

July 10, 2017

Some of y’all may have seen we got a spray tan (airbrushed by someone) a couple of weeks ago. We usually use this self-tanner (more about how to use it in this blog post), but we had the opportunity to get sprayed by Airbrush Tanning Dallas, and LOVED the results! She did an amazing job, and made it super easy for us. When we shared that we got a spray tan, a lot of y’all were asking if we could share some tips on getting a spray tan. Honestly, we have only done it a few times, but we can share some of the tips she gave us, as well as some tips we read before we got sprayed! Nobody wants to look like a ghost in the summer, haha.
Before we get into the spray tan talk, we wanted to share some of these adorable summer pieces that can easily be worn into fall! We know it is only July, but fall will be here before you know it! This knit cardigan is on sale right now (40% off) and so cozy! We love this oatmeal shade because it is a great neutral, and can be worn with everything. We paired it with these super comfy lace up heels (under $90) and this leopard clutch that is only $38! Leopard is one of those prints that goes with everything, even other prints!
You could wear both the bag and shoes into fall with some ripped jeans or a cute little black dress!
Here are some of the tips we learned from our spray-tanning experience:

Don’t use any moisturizer, perfume, or deodorant before getting sprayed
Exfoliate well before the spray tan
Wear dark, loose clothing after getting sprayed
Avoid touching yourself until you rinse off
Do the spray tan that has the 2-hour option, as opposed to 8 hours. Nobody wants to be all sticky for that long
- We only had to wait two hours for ours, so we could rinse off right before bed, which was a game changer
Use coconut oil or shea butter to moisturize after the next day
Use only a clear gel soap to shower with and NO scrubs
After rinsing off, gently pat yourself with the towel, don’t rub the towel on your body, as the color could rub off
Use baby powder near your chest (where your bra rubs on your skin) and on your feet when working out, so it creates a sweat barrier, and the tan won’t rub off
Use our fave self-tanner or Jergens Natural Glow to prolong your tan

If you all have any other specific questions about spray tans, let us know! Xo
{ Knit Sweater (40% off) | Black Tank | Denim Shorts | Lace Up Sandals | Leopard Clutch | Lip Color ” Life of The Party” | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Pave Bangle and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | Name Necklace Here | WATCH: Apple Watch Series 1 }

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Fashion

Our Favorite Strawberry Recipes

June 30, 2017

Summer is here, y’all, and we are loving it! One of our favorite things about summer is all the fresh fruit! We love baking with fruits, making drinks, infusing our waters, or just snacking on them. Since strawberries are one of our favorite fruits, we wanted to share some of our favorite recipes using strawberries!But, first, we wanted to talk about this super cute and effortless summer look! This romper is SO comfy and it does go a little low, but you can always wear a cami underneath, or safety pin the front a little more closed! We paired it with these adorable d’Orsay flats and this congac backpack. We will admit, we totally don’t usually go for either of these pieces normally, but they are so fun, and a great switch up to some basics! Plus, they go with everything!These sunglasses are a great take an on aviator, and they really are flattering on any face shape!
We love these accessories from Sole Society because they are so versatile, and they are a great price point (all under $90)!
And, now for our favorite strawberry recipes:

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Fashion / Fitness

How To Get Toned Legs

June 23, 2017

We are finally in the summer months, and that means all of us will be showing more skin. With that comes anxiety for some of us because maybe your legs aren’t as toned as you want them to be, and that is totally okay because we have some tips for you! Obviously, you can’t get them exactly how you want them overnight because like anything else, it takes time and discipline, but I will say that it is worth it!

Before I get into our tips, I wanted to talk to you about this amazing yellow romper! It is one shoulder, which I love and it is super flattering. I feel like yellow is one of those colors that is flattering on anyone, and it is super fun with a good tan! And, it is $45, so it is a steal because it can be dressed up or down.This bag is a great bag for traveling or running errands and it is so comfy! These lace up sandals are also really comfy and have the perfect heel height for shorts or dresses/rompers.As far as legs go, there are some tips that you all can try out below. As long as you stick to a good workout schedule, and eat lean proteins and fresh vegetables and fruits, you will feel good AND look good. It is 90% of what you eat, and you can’t do burn off every single thing you eat. If you want lean muscles, you have to be lean from the inside out.HOW TO GET TONED LEGS:

lift weights
- isolate by muscle groups ( quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes)
- lift heavy enough (or do high reps with lower weights; we suggest 10-12 reps of moderate to heavy weight, and 20-25 reps for lighter weights.
do at least 20 minutes of cardio 3-5 times a week
eat mainly vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins.
cut back on starchy carbs like breads, grains, and potatoes.
drink a ton of water and stay hydrated.

You can check out this post on lifting weights, this post on our tips for eating out here,and this post on getting sculpted arms.

We found all of these pieces at Nordstrom. They have the best selection of spring and summer pieces in their Young Contemporary section, all at different price points! We love that they have so many options, and they offer free shipping and returns, which we swear by. Also, if you haven’t used their in-store pickup feature, it is a game-changer!

{ Yellow Romper | Strappy Nude Sandals | Crossbody Bag | Sunglasses | Nail Color | Lip Color ” Life of The Party” | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Pave Bangle and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }

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Dallas / Fashion

Our Favorite Dallas Patios

June 20, 2017

Black and White Stripes | adoubledose.com

Summer is HERE! That means everyone across the country is hanging out at the best patios! For us in Dallas, we are pretty much able to enjoy patio weather year-round. One of our favorite things to do in the summer is hang out on a patio with a refreshing cocktail or yummy appetizer. There is nothing better than great weather, your good friends and family, and some good food.
We wanted to share some of our favorite patios in Dallas, but before we do, we wanted to share the perfect outfit for heading out to a patio for drinks or dinner. This striped cami is super breathable and light, but also looks put-together. We paired it with some white jeans (always a great choice in the summer), or you could wear this cami with some white shorts.
The pop of yellow in these shoes is SO fun, and just screams summer! They aren’t too high, so they’re great with any bright colors, or a monochromatic outfits like all black or white. The palm print clutch is a fun piece to add to other prints, or with just a solid color in the summer. Those two pieces, along with these turquoise earrings are the perfect summer accessories for some drinks or dinner.And, now for our favorite patios in Dallas (we haven’t tried all of these, but we have heard they are great!)