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Mood to Shop: 4th of July Sales Roundup

Happy 4th of July Everyone! I hope that you all are having a great week so far and that you have amazing plans for the long weekend. I know most of you will be hanging at the beach or by the pool for most of the day and I'm super jealous! I'm staying close to home today because I still have to go to work in the morning. So no long weekend for me. The only upside to not traveling today is that I was able to look up all of the major 4th of July sales going on this week and I just updated them for you all below. There are so many good deals going on right now that you have to check them out. Especially if you had your eye on anything special. Take a look and let me know what sales you plan to shop today. Anyways, I hope that you all have a happy and safe holiday! And enjoy the fireworks!

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4TH OF JULY SALE ROUNDUP 2019

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH // 50% off the entire store and free shipping on $75+ (No Code)

AERIE // 40%-60% off Aerie collection and all undies 10/$30. (No Code)

AMERICAN EAGLE // Online only - 25-50% off everything and 50% off all shorts (No Code)

ANN TAYLOR // 50% off full-priced styles + 60% off sale styles (Code: FOURTH)

ANTHROPOLOGIE // Extra 50% off all sale styles. (No Code) Love this Glocester Floral Top...perfect for spring & summer! And these Oceanside Cropped Wide-Leg Pants would be perfect for fall!

BANANA REPUBLIC // 50% off of sale styles and 40% off regular-priced styles. Plus an extra 10% off everything. (No Code)

EXPRESS // Up to 50% off everything. (No Code)

GAP // 50% off markdowns and 40% off everything else. (No Code)

GOODNIGHT MACAROON // Extra 40% off flash sale. (Code: JULY40)

JCPENNEY // Save 30% off $100 or more and Save 25% off under $100. (Code: JULY4)

J.CREW // Extra 50% off Sale Styles and 40% off everything else. (Code: FIREWORKS) Have you checked out any of the new arrivals yet? I'm loving this Silk Flutter Sleeve Top in Leopard and this Flutter-sleeve Denim Mini Dress.

J.CREW FACTORY // 60% - 70% off all women's and men's styles. (Code: SPARKLE)

LOFT // Extra 60% off all sale styles and 50% off select styles. (No Code) Obsessed with this Sunny Floral Flutter Top and this Striped Flare Wrap Dress.

MACY'S // Save up to 20% off select departments - excludes specials. (Code: FOURTH)

MADEWELL // 25% off Summer Must-Haves. (Code: FIREWORK) Stock up on basics like this Whisper Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tank or add some color to your closet with this Striped V-Neck Tee.

OLD NAVY // Save up to 60% off everything and save an additional 30% off your order. (No Code)

TARGET // Up to 30% off home and patio furniture and 20% off swim and sandals for the family. (Code: AMERICA and SWIM)

Mood to Shop: Fourth of July Style Inspiration

Happy Saturday, sweet friends! Can you believe that Fourth of July is next week? June flew by so fast that I almost forgot that we have a major holiday coming up. I haven't even thought about my plans for the day yet let alone my outfit ideas. For the past couple of years, my family would get together for a backyard barbecue, a swim in the pool and then all head out to watch the fireworks. However this year is going to be a little different since the holiday falls on a Thursday and most of us have to work the next day. We're still trying to figure out the actual plans, but in the meantime I'm planning out a few different outfits choices for any scenario. I want to make sure I look patriotic and festive, but not too over the top. So I figured that I would put together some Fourth of July fashion ideas for myself and wanted to share it with you all in case you also needed some help. And the best part is that all of these picks are under $50! Check them out below and let me know what you plan to wear on the Fourth of July!

USA T-Shirt / Stripe Swimsuit / Floral Dress / Flag Headband/ Aviator Sunglasses / Straw Hat /

Red Mules / Circle Handbag / Flag Flip Flops / Striped Tote Bag / Gingham Dress /

Stars & Stripes T-Shirt / Stripe Linen Shorts / Summer Fridays T-Shirt / Tassel Earrings /

Denim Shorts / Hair Scrunchies / Hotdogs T-Shirt / Backback Cooler / Off-the-shoulder Top

Mood to Shop: Best 4th of July Sales

Happy Fourth of July Friends! I hope that you all are having an awesome day with your family and friends. I have no major plans today, but I definitely plan to sit by the pool and eat some delicious BBQ. Do you have any fun Fourth of July traditions? Anyways, I wanted to get on here because there are so many great sales going on today. So I rounded up some of my favorites for you all so you can do a little shopping! Check out my picks below to get started!

Moody Picks: Stars and Stripes

Can you believe that Fourth of July weekend is just around the corner? What are your plans for this long weekend? Whether you plan to catch some rays on the beach, lounge by the pool, or grill out all weekend, you'll need the right outfit to celebrate our country’s independence in style. Red, white & blue and stars & stripes are always the clear style picks for the long holiday weekend. So I put together some of my favorite all-american pieces to help you get in the spirit. And all 22 pieces are under $100. Check them out below and let me know what you think. Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

1. The Bikini Lab American Flag - Stars & Stripes One-Piece Swimsuit / 2. PJ Salvage Road Trip Star Print Pajama Shorts / 3. BigMouth Inc. Giant Ice Pop Pool Floatie / 4. BP. American Flag Cap / 5. Old Navy Printed Flip-Flops / 6. Moa Moa Americana Stars and Stripes Screen Print Tank / 7. Ralph Lauren Team USA Ceremony Wrist Strap / 8. BP. American Flag 60mm Aviator Sunglasses / 9. Ily Couture Stars & Stripes Boyfriend Tee / 10. Ily Couture Star Wide Neck Sweatshirt / 11. Kenneth Jay Lane Red Seed Bead Gypsy Hoop Earrings / 12. Charles Henry One-Shoulder Ruffle Shift Dress / 13. Soprano High Neck Shift Dress / 14. Band of Gypsies Paisley Off the Shoulder Shift Dress / 15. Moa Moa American Flag Bow Back Tank / 16. Shiraleah Adalyn Zip Pouch / 17. Sundry Graphic Cotton Tank / 18. Recycled Karma Flag Print Scoop Neck Crop Tank / 19. Sundry Ringer Star Print Racerback Tank / 20. Madewell Balcony Ikat Off the Shoulder Top / 21. Alternative Big League USA Baseball Tee / 22. Hard Tail Strapless Shelf Bra Romper

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Jalynn of The Red Closet Diary & Ashley of Twenties Girl Style #WIWT Link Up

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Happy Fourth of July!

On this Fourth of July, please take a moment to reflect on the freedoms that

we're all so fortunate to experience in this country every single day.

Race Recap: 4th of July 5k Run

On the morning of July 4th, I ran in a 5k race at 7:30am. I wasn’t sure I was going to run until I was jolted by my alarm at the crack of dawn. I told myself that if I were able to wake up at 6:00am, then I’d sign up for the race at the site. I know - 6:00am sounds brutal right? But, I’m glad I woke up and pushed myself to go to the race. One of the reasons that I wanted to run this particular race was to help me get back into my running groove. I’m not sure if you all have noticed, but I haven’t been running as often as I did last year. At first, I was sure why it happened. I truly enjoy running and I particularly love running in races, but I hadn’t ran consistently since April 2012. The only thing that I could think of that changed dramatically since last year is my workload at my job. My workload pretty much doubled in April and I have been working some ridiculously long hours. As a result, my drive and motivation to go out for a run or even go to the gym for a workout had vanished. Over the past few months, I tried to run here and there; however, it wasn’t enough to get me back into a routine, until I watched some of the U.S. Olympic trials for the track and field division at the end of June 2012. Watching serious athletes battle it out for their ticket to London was just the boost that I needed to get started again.

I had to be reminded about my love for running and really think about why I run. I wanted to share some of my reasons with you all here on my blog. Why do I run? I run because I can and I really do think that it’s fun. I know the fun part may sound so cliché, but it’s true. I also run because it’s simple and you don’t need to have any equipment to get started. Except for a good pair of running sneakers and some water in case you get thirsty, but nothing excessive. Another reason that I run is because it’s my little escape from my everyday woes. I have so much time to think about my life without being interrupted. I usually run in the evenings after work, so I’m able to recap the day, prepare for the following day and even meditate. I tend to get a lot accomplished in my head during my mini excursions.

After watching the Olympic hopefuls, I’ve been lacing up and hitting the pavement or treadmill on regular basis. I'm pretty sure that I got my running groove back. Anyways, here are my stats for the race: there were 1030 total race finishers - 540 females and 490 males. I finished the race in 31:23 minutes. Do any of you run or participate in a sport that you are passionate about? How do you all stay motivated to keep going? I’d love to hear all about it.

xoxo Natasha

Moody Style: Baby, You’re a Firework!

I hope that you all had a safe and Happy 4^th of July yesterday. I had a pretty spectacular day with some very special friends. My day started off with a 5k race at 7:30 in the morning – I’ll post a race recap later in another post. After a quick breakfast, I headed to the mall for a quick visit to Anthropologie. I couldn’t miss out checking out the extra 25% off sale. I plan to post my shopping bag of some of the goodies that I found. Later in the afternoon, I went to a barbeque for a few hours and I ate a ton of food. In the evening, I planned to attend a pool party to get a little sun, swim and then watch the fireworks. Unfortunately, it started pouring rain around 6:00pm and it continued after 9:00pm. So needless to say, I didn’t get to swim, but the rain stopped just in time for a beautiful firework show. How did you spend your 4^th of July? Let me know!

{Dress: Old Navy Color-Block Keyhole Dress;

Earrings: Anthropologie Petite Daisy Posts;

Ring: Banana Republic Mad Men Collection Gold Floral Cocktail Ring;

Shoes: Gianni Bini Thong Sandals}

Fresh Picks to Follow – Stars and Stripes

When I was younger, I remember every year when my family and I gathered together to celebrate the 4^th of July. We watched local parades, caught some rays at the beach or at a pool, ate delicious barbeque and watched dazzling fireworks at a park or downtown by a river. As I get older, I always go back to my childhood memories. These days, I’m lucky if I get to a barbeque or the beach. And I haven’t been to a parade in several years. How are you all spending your 4^th of July holiday this year? I don’t have any plans yet, but I’ll be sure to let you know. In any event, whatever you decide to do, you’ll want your outfit to be the perfect blend of style, stars and stripes. If you can’t think of anything to wear, you can’t go wrong with anything red, white or blue or anything with the American flag on it. I’ve also pulled together a list of 4^th of July inspired clothing and accessories that will make you feel proud to be an American. For this week’s Fresh Pick to Follow, here are my top 10 red, white and blue pieces that you can wear to express your pride and patriotism. What do you guys think about all of these red, white and blue styles? Let me know!