Monthly Archives: October 2017

How To Dress Up A Chunky Sweater

livvyland-blog-olivia-watson-austin-texas-fashion-blogger-mauve-blush-sweater-white-denim-peep-toe-booties-fall-outfit-idea-8Hey ladies – happy Halloween! I hope your week is off to a great start and you’re indulging in aaaall the candy today. 😉 Blake and I are excited to go trick or treating with my niece and nephew for a bit, then head home and pass out candy in our neighborhood…it’s our first Halloween in the new house…kind of a milestone, right? Ready to meet some more neighbors and see all the cute kiddos in their costumes – big day ahead!

As y’all know, sweaters are probably my favorite wardrobe piece when it comes to fall and winter wardrobes. They’re ultra cozy, flattering and can be dressed up or down. Normally when you think of a chunky sweater, it’s paired with jeans and cool sneakers or flats…so today I’m excited to style the cuuuutest sweater in a more dressed up way!
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sweater – URBAN OUTFITTERS / jeans – MADEWELL / scarf – MADEWELL / shoes – VINCE CAMUTO / handbag –  MADEWELL / sunglasses – RAY BAN


Instagram Roundup: October

livvyland-instagram-roundup-fall-november-october-2017Wahooooo! Excited to share over THIRTY of my latest IG posts – linked up and ready for you to shop! Grab a glass of wine and enjoy some fall #treatyoself shopping. 😉 Ps. I am reaaaaally going to try and do these IG roundups once a month moving forward! Happy Monday, XO.
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Weekly Chat: Sharing My Blog Photography Staples

livvyland-blog-olivia-watson-fashion-blog-photography-camera-equipment-photoHappy Friday, y’all! This post has been a long time coming and I am finally sharing the scoop on my blog photography equipment! From what camera we use at home and for travel, who my go-to Austin photographers are and everything in between…let’s get to it!

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Sweater Weather

livvyland-blog-olivia-watson-mauve-mock-neck-sweater-levis-501-jeans-urban-outfitters-fortress-of-inca-tan-leather-slides-5Hey friends! How’s your week going? Things have been busy but good in my world – my best friend Elissa is still in town and so we’ve been spending tons of time together (yay!) and yesterday took my niece and nephew on a little play date to an inflatable jump gym. The place is HUGE and we were literally the only people there…soooo of course Liss and I kicked off our shoes and jumped around (and sweat a LOT…and realized we are old and our bodies aren’t as agile as they once were haha) for over an hour. It was sooo fun! I miss being a kid…so carefree and easy. Adulthood is weird, ha! Anyhoo, after stuffing our faces with concession stand treats (ice cream, Cheetos, candy, gatorade), Elissa and I were pretty much zombies while the kiddos danced to the Trolls soundtrack on the ride home. Needless to say, it was a great day – always so thankful for quality time with my family and friends…social media is cool and all, but it’s the real life stuff that matters!

Aaand now for my outfit details… 😉 I am forever failing at a solid transition from life to “okay let’s talk about this sweater”…ya know? Ha, doing my best over here! (But seriously…this sweater is SO GOOD!).
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sweater – URBAN OUTFITTERS / jeans – LEVIS / shoes – FORTRESS OF INCA / hat – BRIXTON / watch – JACY / handbag – CHLOE / sunglasses – RAY BAN

SHOP MORE COZY SWEATERS


Graphic Tee & Cardigan

livvyland-blog-olivia-watson-toms-coffee-austin-texas-fashion-blogger-casual-fall-weekend-outfit-boucle-knit-cardigan-urban-outfitters-the-great-wave-art-4Is it the weekend yet? 😉 This week has proven to be a challenge with a lot on my plate and some BIG news that I’ll be sharing in the next couple of weeks (eek!! *not pregnant disclaimer* ha), so I am very ready for a calm, easy going weekend ahead! First things first when it comes to a peaceful weekend: dress the part! Casual graphic tee (loving art print tees lately), go-to distressed denim and the coziest cardigan. Hand me a good book and a big ‘ol cup of coffee and I’ll be one happy lady…
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tee – URBAN OUTFITTERS / cardigan – (mine is old Free People) similar URBAN OUTFITTERS / jeans – LEVIS / shoes – similar SHOPBOP / handbag – MADEWELL / sunglasses – RAY BAN / watch – JACY


Grey & Black

Looking for a chic and timeless color combination this fall? Hello, gorgeous grey and black! I’m always a fan of mixing complimentary textures together, and this cozy grey knit with a sleek leather jacket and distressed black skinny jeans is a total do this season!
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sweater – TOPSHOP / jeans – ARTICLES OF SOCIETY / jacket – TROUVE / handbag – similar KATE SPADE / booties – similar TREASURE & BOND / sunglasses – similar LE SPECS

A big thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.


Coffee Talk With Nespresso

nespresso-7 “Dear caffeine, please give me the strength to get through the day!” 😉 Anyone else feel like this is the go-to, half-asleep conversation with their espresso machine in the morning? As soon as I see those blinking lights and the capsule producing that smooth, perfect espresso shot, I know it’s aaaaall going to be okay! Alright, perhaps I’m over-sharing when it comes to my love for coffee. But then again, coffee is not just a beverage to me, it’s a lifestyle that provides energy (gotta tackle those photo edits!), peace (it’s my favorite way to spend “me time”) and often a way to enjoy a catch-up sesh with friends or family at home. Without a doubt, sipping coffee is my favorite daily ritual.
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Before & After: Our Laundry Room Reveal!

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A big thank you to The Home Depot for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Eek, I am SO excited to finally share our laundry room reveal with you guys!! In September we had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with The Home Depot for a laundry room makeover and ohhh my heart, it could not have turned out more beautiful!! I’ve been sharing some sneak peeks on my Instagram and Insta Stories over the last couple of months, and today I’m giving y’all the full scoop, including before + after photos and all the DIY details. That said, let’s get to it! 😉

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WASHER & DRYER / BLACK HEXAGON TILE / WHITE SUBWAY TILE / BUTCHER BLOCK / FLOATING SHELVES / WICKER BASKETS / WIRE BASKET / RUG / WICKER LAUNDRY HAMPER (similar, ours sold out) / HONEYCOMB LIGHT FIXTURE

 


The Perfect Fall Floral Dress (40% Off!)

Happy Saturday, friends! Hope your weekend is off to a great start. 🙂 Blake and I are enjoying ACL festival this weekend (Jay-Z killed it last night!) and excited to take on day two today. I am a granny so am only going Friday/Saturday…can’t hang like I used to…ha! This year has been particularly special for a couple of reasons…reason one is that I’m partnering with TicketCity for the fest and living the VIP life (first time for me…free food + drinks/swag bags, beauty stations (how cool is that?!) and lots of shade and air conditioning…no complaints here! 😉 Reason two is that I’ve realized I’m not quite the festival gal I thought I was and am now hanging with the parents that bring lawn chairs and sit waaaay in the back haha. It was 8pm last night and I legit thought it was 11pm…who have I become?! I watched all the college kids dancing their butts off to DJ sets (glitter in their hair, on their faces) and I slowly but surely came to terms with the fact that I am getting older…and I fully embrace it. I got home completely sober and watched an episode of RHONY (current guilty pleasure). ACL by day, sweatpants and fully hydrated + catching up on my shows by night…life is good at age 27!
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dress – FREE PEOPLE / denim jacket – MADEWELL / shoes – similar SPLENDID (mine are old) / handbag – MADEWELL / sunglasses – RAY BAN / hat – BRIXTON (newer style) / ring – KENDRA SCOTT


Weekly Chat: Instagram DM Frequently Asked Questions

livvyland-blog-olivia-watson-family-living-room-record-player-stylingHey ladies! Hope you’re having a great week…we are SO close to the weekend, hooray! I know it’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write a Weekly Chat post, but now that I’m settled back home for the month of October, I’m excited to publish more personal posts again…starting with some of the most asked questions I receive via Instagram DM. From home decor to travel, and fashion to when we’re getting a dog (soon, we hope!)…let’s get to it!

Ps. I LOVE hearing from you guys! Please always feel free to DM me on the ‘gram with your questions or comment on my posts here. 🙂

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