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4th of July Outfits for Him & Her

It’s 4th of July week here on Love & Specs and to kick off the celebrations, we’re rounding up tons of patriotic, summer-perfect outfit finds for both men and women so you and your squad can come correct with the fresh, festive duds when the moment arrives in a couple of weeks! And bonus, everything included is under $200 and because everyone celebrates this special holiday their own way, we included a mix of pieces that are perfect for preppy picnics, lakeside lounging, casual backyard BBQs, slightly polished parties and more!

Men’s Favorites, Style, Summer

Summer Gingham Love

A classic pattern that never goes out of style, gingham is a style staple of an all-American summer! A high-waisted gingham swimsuit for her, a relaxed, casual gingham shirt for him and a whole lot of summer love in today’s lakeside post!

Holiday Favorites, Lifestyle, Men’s Favorites, Style

Awesome Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas Under $150

In today’s epic last-minute Father’s Day gift guide you’ll find 10 dad-approved gift options that are anything but average.  All are cool in their own way, will totally make that dad you love “oooohhh” and “aaahhh”, they’ll all arrive in time for the big day on Sunday and all under $150, so you won’t have to cry yourself to sleep after you hit “order”. And the award for best gift-giver goes to…

Men’s Favorites, Style, Summer

Casual Chambray Outfits for Summer

A love note to our favorite fabric, chambray! How to wear a chambray tunic popover shirt for guys, a pretty chambray midi dress for the ladies and all of our favorite chambray outfit pieces that we’ll wearing (or coveting) all summer long!

Spring, Style

Spring Things: Wide-Leg Cropped Pants & His Jeans for Work & Weekend

Today’s affordable spring style post is all about my foray into casual, high-waisted, wide-leg cropped pants and Chris’ go-to spring jeans outfit that he elevates with leather sneakers and a little polish so he can rock it to the office or for casual fun on the weekend!

Beauty + Grooming, Food, Home, Lifestyle, Style, Travel

The Tuesday 10: Vol. 1

Welcome to The Tuesday 10 on Love + Specs! We’re rounding up 10 things we loved this week, including our favorite podcast, Off Camera with Sam Jones, the new Kristen Ess haircare line at Target, the Dawson’s Creek reunion and more!

Men’s Favorites, Spring, Style

Spring Date Night in the Desert

We threw on our fun, casual spring outfits for a little date night in the desert last weekend and got to cozy up at one of our favorite Phoenix eateries at the moment, Diego Pops and indulge in some tasty tacos, delicious cocktails and design inspiration galore! 

Spring, Style

Casual Spring Layers

The weather is warming up here in Phoenix, but the nights are still cool, so we’re throwing on our comfortable, casual layered spring outfits and getting out to enjoy the colorful flowers, beautiful sunsets and citrus scents that fill the air in the Arcadia neighborhood! 

Men’s Favorites, Style, Winter

Fun Cold Weather Outfits For Men & Women

While you’re gearing up for your upcoming winter travel, we’re helping you pack for that cold winter weather with confidence and showing you some fun, casual cold weather outfits for men and women that will have you smiling through that snowfall!

Holiday Favorites, Lifestyle, Men’s Favorites

Gift Guide: No-Fail Gifts for Men

It’s our first gift guide of the season and we’re tackling the toughest group first – the men! We’ve found the most awesome, no-fail gift ideas for the boyfriend, husband, brother, dad or random dude in your life so you don’t have to go through the pain of hunting! This is one gift guide that you definitely don’t want to miss.

Men’s Favorites, Style, Winter

Casual Winter Outfits for Him & Her

Now that Halloween has come and gone, we’re ready to step into November and the cold weather season in style and get into our casual winter outfit favorites for him and her! Velvet, boots and a cool winter color palette, oh my!

Fall, Men’s Favorites, Style, Winter

Fall & Winter Wedding Guest Outfits

Fall and winter weddings and holiday parties are the best, but do you get stuck wondering what to wear to a fall wedding or winter party? From long sleeve midi dresses to berry lips to the “new” blue suit to pocket squares, we’ve got you covered in this post all about dressing up for those special fall and winter occasions! 

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Happy holidays from our crazy little fam to yours! The joy and excitement radiating off our two (not so) little tornadoes this month has been nothing short of amazing. I could have never in my wildest dreams imagined just how fun and hilarious this season of life would be. 🥰
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Charm for days! The Arcadia Cottage is officially ready for her next lucky family. Come take a look inside the house that feels like magic!✨#arcadiaaz #phoenixrealestate
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I'm just collecting Valentines left and right these days 💘🥰 Love these cuties of mine today and every day. Here's to the silliest, but arguably the most frivolously fun holiday there is!
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On the blog today, step inside Tilly’s magical nursery that includes two very special pieces we absolutely love from @davincibabyusa. 

One thing that’s surprised me about motherhood is how attached I’d grow to my babies’ nurseries. I underestimated not only how much time I’d spend in these spaces, but how many special memories they’d hold. When Emmet grew into his big boy room & we started to reimagine his nursery for Tilly, I thought there was no way I could ever replicate the magic. Now that it’s complete, I love Tilly’s space even more than I could have ever dreamed!

Tilly’s nursery is a blend of high & low, old & new. Cherished family treasures from my childhood & fresh additions like the charming DaVinci “Beau” crib & “Charlie” dresser, that will set the stage for countless special memories we make for years to come. DaVinci’s commitment to quality and affordability ensures that their products not only last, but also offer maximum style and function without breaking the bank, which made choosing them for Tilly’s two nursery essentials - the crib & dresser - a no-brainer. In a tiny nursery, form meets function is where the real magic happens. ✨ #davincibaby #davincibabystyle #babygirl #babyroom #babyroomdecor
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Step inside Tilly’s magical nursery that includes two very special pieces we absolutely love from @davincibabyusa. ✨

Tilly’s nursery is a blend of high & low, old & new. Cherished family treasures from my childhood & fresh additions like the charming DaVinci “Beau” crib & “Charlie” dresser, that will set the stage for the countless special memories for years to come. In a tiny nursery I’ve realized that form meets function is my sweet spot, so this time I knew I was looking for a mix of pieces that were cheerful, safe, stylish, timeless & durable enough to grow alongside Tilly. 

After having a DaVinci crib for Emmet that’s as beautiful and versatile today as it was the day he was born 2.5 years ago, I knew exactly where to look for the two most important essentials for Tilly’s nursery. DaVinci’s commitment to quality and affordability ensures that their products not only last, but also offer maximum style and function without breaking the bank.

You can find all the decor sources and design details for everything you see in Tilly’s nursery (including those magical art pieces) at the link in my bio! #davincibaby #davincibabystyle #nursery #babyroom #babygirl #babyroomdecor
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I still can’t believe she’s here and she’s all ours @olcartier ! Theophilia “Tilly” James, may you have your mom’s spunk & your dad’s level head. That should keep you sticking to only the good kinda trouble 😉 Let this be your sign that the baby-in-a-bucket photos are absolutely equal parts ridiculous & adorable & 100% worth the effort it takes to drag everyone out of the house 1 week postpartum 🥰 @taq.photography.llc I love you to the moon for always filling these first months with so much joy! #newbornphotography #babygirl #babyphotography #momlife #cottagestyle

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