SPRING DENIM OVERALL DRESS

Dress: Free People [mine is old-- this new version is almost identical!] | Bodysuit: Forever 21 [also old-- this one + this one are almost exact] | Sneaks: Converse | Sunglasses: Gucci [similar here] | Necklace: LuluDK [similar here] 

SPRING DENIM OVERALL DRESS

Spring outfit alert! I'm loving this-- such a cute option for daytime or a casual date night! Speaking of dates, we celebrated my boyfriend's birthday Monday night! I shared a throwback picture of us on IG (@TheKristenDiary) in case you missed it. He didn't want to do anything crazy so we just picked up Japanese and spent time together. I love sesame/teriyaki chicken with sweet carrots!! Do you usually dress up for date nights? We go out a lot but always keep things pretty casual! 😜

Okay so this denim dress-- it's like a cute, updated version of overalls! It brings a little more to the party than your regular jeans or shorts and in typical me style, has some distressed edges. What are your thoughts on overalls? I like both a dress or shorts style but I'm not sure that I could do the regular pant-length. You also have to find the right look + fit. I've tried some of the shorts ones before and have never found any I love. I like the dress style because you don't have to worry as much about how the shorts fit your body (things can get a little weird in the crotch area depending on if you have a short/long torso!). 

My dress is actually an older style from Free People but they have this new version which looks almost identical. I also found it in black denim here. The blue is also the perfect shade-- I've been loving Free People denim lately! I also really like that in the new version there is a pocket on the front-- I wish mine had one!

The great thing about overalls is you can wear all sorts of different tops underneath. The one things I've figured out is that it's better to go for a more fitted top that isn't too bulky/frumpy. Because of that, I went for a bodysuit to keep things smooth underneath. I will link a few of my favorite options here, here and here.

Since we always love casual, I opted for white chucks! I love the bright, clean pop that they add to the look for spring. It almost gives the whole look a girly, youthful vibe which I think is fun for this time of the year. I also think it would look so cute with a pair of Golden Gooses or a short sleeve black tee underneath! My sunnies are from Gucci--- here is a current/similar style. 

What are your thoughts on overalls? Let me know below!

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MARCH 2021 INSTAGRAM RECAP

I've seen a lot of bloggers share these "Instagram Recaps" and I really like them! I thought it would be fun (and hopefully helpful) to start sharing mine with you! We'll start with a roundup of my March 2021 IG photos with links to all outfit + beauty details. Also be sure to keep up with me on IG to see daily posts + stories. You can find me @TheKristenDiary! 

OUTFIT DETAILS

EllandEmm Tee | Spanx Leggings | Free People Jacket (similar) | Converse Sneakers | Gucci Sunglasses (similar) 

OUTFIT DETAILS

Target Sweatshirt | Old Navy Leggings | Birkenstock Sandals | Quay Sunglasses | Forever 21 Hoops (similar)

OUTFIT DETAILS

Target Tee (similar) | Old Navy Leggings | H&M Jacket (similar) | Adidas Sneakers | Quay Sunglasses

OUTFIT DETAILS

Target Sweatshirt | Old Navy Leggings 

OUTFIT DETAILS

Aerie Tee | Spanx Leggings | Adidas Sneakers | Quay Sunglasses

OUTFIT DETAILS

Aerie Tee | Free People Shorts | Birkenstock Sandals | Quay Sunglasses | Forever 21 Hoops (similar) | Kendra Scott Necklace 

OUTFIT DETAILS

Target Pullover | Old Navy Leggings 

Adidas Slides 

BRIOGEO SCALP REVIVAL KIT

Shampoo | Conditioner | Treatment Oil | Scalp Massager

FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATIONS I LOVE (POST HERE)

Dior | Lawless Beauty | The Ordinary | L'oreal | Estee Lauder | It Cosmetics

Wearing this foundation here!! 

That's a wrap for my fashion + beauty IG posts from March! What do you think of recaps? Let me know if I should do more below! Also be sure to find me @TheKristenDiary for more :) 

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WHAT'S IN MY TARGET CART | MARCH 2021

Hi, friends! Today's post is another What's in My Target Cart. I love doing these when I come across new finds and right now Target has some great things out for Spring! We're in full blown shorts and flip-flops mode over here. I found a mix of clothing and accessories that are fun statement pieces for this time of year! Now to just tone it up for bikini season... LOL. Can you believe that March is almost over? It feels like the year just started! I can't complain though since we FINALLY have nice weather here in Tennessee!

WHAT'S IN MY TARGET CART

1. Flower Drop Earrings - Okay how Chanel do these earrings look?? The black + gold, pearls and flower design is very Coco! I love them-- such a pretty statement in a classic design. Super affordable too-- I think they are only around $12! They also come in a pearl color so I'll link them here for you. 

2. Evil Eye Necklace - Any evil eye jewelry immediately reminds me of spring and summer! I think it's because they often times come in bright colors + turquoise which is very beachy to me. I love the look and the sentiment behind them is really neat too! This evil eye necklace is gorgeous-- definitely ordering!

3. Def Leppard Band Tee - At this point I don't think graphics + band tees need an explanation! You can never have too many in my book. I've seen a lot of DL ones out there but really like the coloring of this one. Will be so cute with cutoff shorts or ripped jeans! 

4. Spotted Slide Sandals - They're currently sold out of these sandals in my size but I'm hoping they come back in stock soon. I love the print on them + that they are a slip on but they also come in this really cute platform style too.

5. Evil Eye Stud Earrings - I had to include these earrings too-- so funky + cool. I love the look of oversized studs!

6. Cropped Smocked Waist Top - Okay I'll be honest-- this top is different for me! You all know I mostly go for a tees so this one is out of my comfort zone. I've been itching to branch out and switch things up and this top caught my eye. I don't normally go for cropped but it looks like it would be long enough with high-waisted jeans and shorts. I also the scalloped edge, it's a nice feminine touch for spring. It comes in both white + a pretty green. What color do you think would look best on me? 

7. Distressed Jean Shorts - I'm always looking for the next best pair of distressed cutoff shorts. It's so hard to find good ones but these are SO cute and only $15! Honestly the price itself makes me a littttttleeeee skeptical (sometimes the cheaper pairs can be very thin!) but they have really good reviews online! Should I try them??

8. Tie-Dye PJ Set - My ultimate goal one day is to have drawers full of pjs! Comfy clothes + fuzzy socks are my jam. I usually just wear oversized tees to bed but I love pajamas. Target always has the best ones and this tie-dye set is so cute. The tee says "be the good" and the color looks very relaxing! 😝

Cheers to the weekend!

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THE BEST FREE PEOPLE DENIM SHORTS!

Tee: Aerie [wearing a size small] | Shorts: Free People [wearing a size 27] | Shoes: Birkenstock | Sunnies: Quay | Hoops: Forever 21 [old -- linking similar here] | Lip Combo: Liquid Lipstick [shade "Cameron"] & Gloss [shade "FU$$Y"]

THE BEST FREE PEOPLE DENIM SHORTS!

"Who wears short shorts? We wear short shorts!" Anyone else remember those commercials?? Did you ever try Nair?? I wanted it so bad when I first started shaving, LOL. I remember trying it out but I couldn't hang with the scent! Anywho, if you thought I couldn't come up with anymore basic outfits, jokes on you 😜 There really isn't much I love more than a good jeans + tee combo (maybe just a tee + leggings, heh). I was finally able to bust out my shorts for the first time today so I snapped a few pics of this look! These pieces are great staples that I'll be wearing all spring and summer. 

I shared these tees in last week's blog post and highly recommend. They have a distressed/washed look to them, are oversized + will go with pretty much anything. I grabbed the dark grey I'm wearing, an olive green + bright pink. They were also $17 last week when I bought them but are now on sale here for $15! 

I front tucked my tee to show off these shorts. They are from Free People and are some of the best ones I've seen them come out with! Cutoffs are always on the short side but the fit on these is good. One of my pet peeves with short shorts is that they can be too tight in the legs but these are very relaxed and loose! I also love the distressing + the color-- this pair is the perfect shade of blue for me. I also have them in this black shade too.

This morning I finally painted my toes but I don't think you can really see! My shoes are cutoff in a few photos but I'm wearing my favorite pair of Birki's. They're easy to wear + casual for running around. Same thing with my Quay sunnies-- they always just work! 

Would you wear this look? Let me know, I've been loving your fashion feedback on Insta! 

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3 FULL-COVERAGE FOUNDATIONS I LOVE

I'm always looking for a new foundation-- it's one of my favorite makeup products to try out! What kind of coverage do you like? Depending on what look I'm going for or the time of year, I like both light and full-coverage. I'm also usually an all or nothing person when it comes to makeup-- either I wear none or I wear a ton! Lighter ones are great to do a fresh "no makeup" makeup look (which still usually requires a lot of makeup-- LOL!) but for "full glam" days I always go for a full-coverage look. If you're in the market for a new one to try-- here are 3 Full-Coverage Foundations That I Love!

**I have normal-to-dry skin! When I apply foundation, I always use either my favorite sponge or foundation brush. I love them both equally so I just switch back + forth. **

3 FULL-COVERAGE FOUNDATIONS I LOVE  

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 

The Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation is so so good- definitely a holy grail for me! I have been wearing this one for several years now and it has rave reviews for good reason. It is very full coverage that gives a matte, flawless finish. It's marketed for oily and combo skin but I have normal-to-dry and still love it! If you're like me and like a matte finish, definitely give this one a try. The shade range they offer is also insane-- it comes in 55 different shades in all undertones (cool, neutral + warm). I have always bought 1C1 Cool Bone (light for cool/rosy undertones) which has always been just a tad too dark. It use to be the lightest shade so I made it work but now they have a few new lighter shades! Next time I re-purchase I will try 1C0 Shell!  

Lawless Woke Up Like This Foundation

Another long-time favorite of mine is the Lawless Woke Up Like This Foundation. This one also offers a full-coverage finish that I would say leans more towards the matte side as well. Something I love about this foundation is that it's full of antioxidants and clean ingredients that are safe for your skin. It has a luxe, sleek design (and pump!) with no silicones or harmful chemicals. I wear the color "Pristine" which is a VERY close match (just a tad darker than my skin). The color works but I would love to see some additional shades added to the line. PS-- also just spotted it on sale here for 30% off!

The Ordinary Coverage Foundation

I can't believe how good this foundation is for the price-- the coverage is amazing and it is under $7!! I have a harder time finding affordable foundations that work well and match my light skin tone. The Ordinary Coverage Foundation is the perfect color/undertone-- I wear the shade 1.0 P. It also really smooths out my skin and with a good primer is very long-wearing and stays put. There are about 21 total shades available here + the packaging has a pump! This one has been my go-to recently, I'm wearing it in the photo above! 

What's your favorite foundation? Comment below so that I can try it out!! 

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END OF THE WEEK THOUGHTS + RECAP!

Jacket: H&M [old -- similar here] | Tee: Target [old -- similar here] | Leggings: Old Navy [wearing a size small] | Sneakers: Adidas | Sunglasses: Quay 

Hey hey! I thought we'd switch things up today with a little chit chat. Anyone else feeling a little out of it and mentally bogged down this week? I think daylight savings and the time change this past Sunday really kicked my butt. My body has been stuck on the previous time so it's been such a struggle waking up this week and I'm feeling more tired than usual. Mornings have never been my friend (total night owl here-- it's 12:44am right now) but I should catch back up on my sleep this weekend! 

Some positive news for the blog is that yesterday marked two months of me putting up three blog posts every single week! I feel silly mentioning this but I've loved being more active on here and my Instagram (you can find me @TheKristenDiary). Right now I've been putting up new posts every Monday, Wednesday + Friday. If you missed this week's post, check out How to Spend Your Stimulus Check and this post on my New Fave $17 Basic Tee. I also post on IG pretty much everyday so you should come chat with me on there too! 

My boyfriend's family is also in town visiting all week so that's been keeping us busy. We've been going out to dinner and getting to spend time with them in the evenings which has been fun! I also went dress shopping with my sister and her best friend one night-- she is getting married in August and my sister is the maid of honor. The dress shopping process is no joke- it's crazy how many choices there are. I can't even imagine the process for picking out a wedding dress! 

Have you been watching any good shows or movies lately? I recently started The Chef Show on Netflix. It's so so good if you're into cooking and baking. I love the filming style, special guests + that they cover different cuisines/types of foods. Speaking of food, I'm also back on my "healthy kick" of trying to cut back/slim down a little for spring and summer. I've been easing into it the past few weeks with little changes here and there. Right now I'm trying to be good on workdays so I can eat whatever I want on off days + weekends. It's all about the balance! Be sure to check out my post on How I Lost 30lbs + Weight Loss Tips for how I cut back + lose weight.

I think that's pretty much my week summed up! #TGIF so we can all hopefully sleep in this weekend + get back on a normal schedule. Do you have anything fun planned this weekend? Let me know! 

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NEW FAVORITE $17 BASIC TEE!

Tee: [oversized fit - wearing a small] | Leggings: Spanx [wearing a small] | Sneakers: Adidas | Bike Shorts: [wearing a small] | Sunglasses: Quay

I actually went shopping at the mall today which believe it or not, is pretty rare. I never really go or even try clothes on in a fitting room! I can't even remember the last time... anyone else? I typically just buy them or order online and try at home. A lot of the time it's too much hassle but I've been in a shoppy mood with spring + summer coming so I went in for the whole shebang. Some new basic tees have been at the top of my wishlist and I think I may have just found my new favorite one today!!

Okay so I did a pretty casual fitting room try-on but this tee is so so good you guys. It's oversized, comfy, has a little bit of a distressed/washed vibe and is the perfect weight (not super thin or too thick). I also really like that it's a scoop neck but the oversized fit keeps it from being constricting around the neck + chest. I like basics to be "basic" in comfort + versatility but I'm pretty picky with how they feel, fit + look. The best part is that this one is also SUPER affordable-- right now they are on sale for around $17! PS-- I also have a referral code you can use to save an additional 20% off which makes them under $14! If you want to use my code, click here. 

The tee also comes in so many different color choices + a few prints here. I originally planned on just picking out two colors so that I could wash and wear them before buying several, however I had a hard time deciding. I ended up purchasing three of the four I'm wearing-- the olive green, grey + the pink. I really love the tan color but I think it washes my pale skin out a bit! If you're tan or have a darker skin tone, I think the color would be gorgeous on. Also still eyeing the white, yellow + heather grey-- I always go for the basics but I love the bright colors for spring.

I also have to talk about these bike shorts really quickly! If you've been keeping up with recent posts, you know I've also been wanting a pair of them for the spring + summer. I ended up trying this pair on (in the last picture) but I was still undecided on them. I've never tried or owned a pair so they are different for me. I ended up polling on my IG stories (@TheKristenDiary) and almost everyone voted yes! Thinking I may order... what do you think? 

Stay tuned for some looks styling these soon and have a great week! 

I love sharing my style with you all! Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty cool, huh? :)