It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
It seems like someone we know is always getting married. Whether you’re a loyal member of the bride tribe or the blushing bride-to-be, honoring the big day consists of a lot more than just the wedding ceremony. From the bachelorette party to the bridal shower, planning memorable pre-marriage celebrations doesn’t have to be stressful! See our bridal celebration ideas below.
If you’re looking to plan an epic bachelorette party, why not an adults-only trip to Disney?? Kristy celebrated her sister-in-law’s upcoming nuptials with a weekend in the happiest place on Earth and had a blast! She recommends going without kids to Disney at least once in your life, because the experience is so different when you don’t have to worry about the little ones.
Make sure you grab matching magical tees, fun coordinating mouse ears, and, if you really want to get crazy, princess-themed outfits for going out at night!! We all know the bride is royalty, so what better occasion to show off your queenship.
After all of that celebrating, you’re probably going to want a little help recovery. These bachelorette party survival kits make the perfect gift for all the gals! Your bride and bridal party will be as good as new in no time with these essentials.
For a bridal shower, you’re going to want to gift something practical but something the bride wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. How about this: a mini wine fridge with a customized wine subscription! Who wouldn’t want delicious wines delivered right to their door, especially with all that stress of wedding planning?! Don’t forget your “Miss to Mrs.” banner in case anyone forgot who all those gifts are for.
A “bride” silk robe is a must. Whether she wants to wear it on her wedding day or lounging around her house while she dreams of being the future Mrs., this is one bridal tradition you don’t want to forgo.
Games are a bridal shower must! This ring game is a fun way to get everyone involved and share a few laughs over some healthy competition.
These party favors are perfect for your bridal shower guests! Kiss the miss goodbye with Hershey’s Kisses and champagne lip balm. Pucker up!!
Want more bridal inspiration? Head to our Amazon storefront and get to planning!
If there’s one thing we know how to do at Frugal and Thriving, it’s shopping a really good sale. Our job is to be on top of the hottest and latest deals from all across the internet, and we’re rounding them up and putting them all in one place for you! See this week’s best sales from some of our favorite retailers below.
Aerie
Shop up to 30% off almost everything at Aerie!
Carter’s
Grab 40% off new arrivals from Carter’s!
Gap
Take 50% off your purchase at Gap
Michael Kors
Shop the End of Season Sale at Michael Kors and get up to 70% off!
Nike
It’s the Back to School Sale! Take 25% off select styles from Nike with code SPORT25
Old Navy
Back-to-school stock up!! Shop kids $5 tees & leggings, $6 polos & graphic tees, and $8 dress & active from Old Navy
Target
Grab college essentials starting at just $2 from Target!
Venus
Get up to 80% off thousands of styles from Venus!
Victoria’s Secret
Buy two, get one free everything at Victoria’s Secret!
The warm weather has arrived and we are feeling summertime fine!! Spruce up your summer wardrobe with a few seasonal staples that can be worn for any and every occasion and will keep you feeling cool and looking hot. These styles in simple blacks and whites with pops of bright orange can be mixed and matched and worn all season long. Shop our summer capsule wardrobe guide below.
Tops: Tanks and tees are perfect for the warm weather! Grab a few stylish pieces that can be dressed up or dressed down. We like this sleek black halter tank, this stylish white one-shoulder tank, this pretty bright orange ribbed tank, this simple black henley tee, or a breezy white blouse.
Sweaters and Dresses: A cute cardigan and a versatile dress are staples for the summer! This black button-up cardigan is light and airy, and this gorgeous orange maxi dress can be worn for so many occasions.
Pants: Get yourself a good mix of shorts and pants for the season! Grab a pair of classic denim shorts, a pair of fun patterned shorts, and a pair of sophisticated patterned pants that can be worn for work or play!
Shoes: Sandals are the shoe of the season, so make sure you schedule those pedicures! These orange jelly slide sandals are great for a casual look, these platform sandals add a little more flair, and these heeled straw sandals are great for dressing up any outfit!
Shop the Winter Wardrobe
The warm weather has arrived and we are feeling summertime fine!! Spruce up your summer wardrobe with a few seasonal staples that can be worn for any and every occasion and will keep you feeling cool and looking hot. These styles in simple blacks and whites with pops of bright orange can be mixed and matched and worn all season long. Shop our summer capsule wardrobe guide below.
Tops: Tanks and tees are perfect for the warm weather! Grab a few stylish pieces that can be dressed up or dressed down. We like this sleek black halter tank, this stylish white one-shoulder tank, this pretty bright orange ribbed tank, this simple black henley tee, or a breezy white blouse.
Sweaters and Dresses: A cute cardigan and a versatile dress are staples for the summer! This black button-up cardigan is light and airy, and this gorgeous orange maxi dress can be worn for so many occasions.
Pants: Get yourself a good mix of shorts and pants for the season! Grab a pair of classic denim shorts, a pair of fun patterned shorts, and a pair of sophisticated patterned pants that can be worn for work or play!
Shoes: Sandals are the shoe of the season, so make sure you schedule those pedicures! These orange jelly slide sandals are great for a casual look, these platform sandals add a little more flair, and these heeled straw sandals are great for dressing up any outfit!
Shop the Winter Wardrobe
The warm weather has arrived and we are feeling summertime fine!! Spruce up your summer wardrobe with a few seasonal staples that can be worn for any and every occasion and will keep you feeling cool and looking hot. These styles in simple blacks and whites with pops of bright orange can be mixed and matched and worn all season long. Shop our summer capsule wardrobe guide below.
Tops: Tanks and tees are perfect for the warm weather! Grab a few stylish pieces that can be dressed up or dressed down. We like this sleek black halter tank, this stylish white one-shoulder tank, this pretty bright orange ribbed tank, this simple black henley tee, or a breezy white blouse.
Sweaters and Dresses: A cute cardigan and a versatile dress are staples for the summer! This black button-up cardigan is light and airy, and this gorgeous orange maxi dress can be worn for so many occasions.
Pants: Get yourself a good mix of shorts and pants for the season! Grab a pair of classic denim shorts, a pair of fun patterned shorts, and a pair of sophisticated patterned pants that can be worn for work or play!
Shoes: Sandals are the shoe of the season, so make sure you schedule those pedicures! These orange jelly slide sandals are great for a casual look, these platform sandals add a little more flair, and these heeled straw sandals are great for dressing up any outfit!
Shop the Winter Wardrobe
Transitioning your makeup look from day to night is simpler than you may think! A little eyeshadow and lip gloss during the day can easily be turned into a more glamorous look for the evening with the addition of eyeliner, lipstick, and a little shimmer. Check out these day-to-night makeup looks for fall below.
Neutrals
Neutral Eyeshadow Palette | Tinted Lip Balm | Liquid Eyeliner | Highlighter | Matte Lipstick
A light, neutral makeup look is clean and classic. It’s great during the day for work, and easy to go glam for a night on the town. For your daytime look, use a light beige eyeshadow all over your lid, and a little bit of darker tan eyeshadow at the outer corner, and line eyes with a dark brown shadow. Swipe on a red tinted lip balm and you’re ready to go! When night arrives, use a black liquid liner for a winged look, dust a little highlighter on your cheekbones, and opt for a bright red matte lip.
Smokey Eye
Smokey Eyeshadow Palette | Lip Gloss | Blush | Matte Lip Crayon | False Eyelashes
A smokey eye is a sultry look that can be done delicately for daytime, and then amped up at night for a hot date. Use lighter shades of eyeshadow like gray and silver during the day, and add a rosy pink gloss for a pretty pout. At night, darken your eyes with deeper shades like dark blue and purple, add a pair of false lashes for extra glam, brush just a dash of light pink blush on your cheeks, and get gorgeous lips with a moisturizing, long-lasting matte lip crayon in a rich rose shade.
Bright and Bold
Bright & Bold Eyeshadow Palette | Nude Lip Gloss | Bronzer | Eyeliner Pencil | Liquid Lipstick
Bright-eyed and beautiful is a playful look any time of the day. Keep it simple and subtle for day and really go bold for night. Wear one bright shade as an eyeliner with a complementary neutral shade all over the lid during the day, and keep the lips simple with a shimmering gloss in a nude color. For your nighttime look, play with a mix of bright eyeshadows, line your upper and lower waterline with a bright pencil liner to make your eyes pop, give your skin a beautiful glow with a little bronzer, and let your lips accent the look without being overwhelming with a liquid lipstick in a brown shade.
Shop the Makeup
Transitioning your makeup look from day to night is simpler than you may think! A little eyeshadow and lip gloss during the day can easily be turned into a more glamorous look for the evening with the addition of eyeliner, lipstick, and a little shimmer. Check out these day-to-night makeup looks for fall below.
Neutrals
Neutral Eyeshadow Palette | Tinted Lip Balm | Liquid Eyeliner | Highlighter | Matte Lipstick
A light, neutral makeup look is clean and classic. It’s great during the day for work, and easy to go glam for a night on the town. For your daytime look, use a light beige eyeshadow all over your lid, and a little bit of darker tan eyeshadow at the outer corner, and line eyes with a dark brown shadow. Swipe on a red tinted lip balm and you’re ready to go! When night arrives, use a black liquid liner for a winged look, dust a little highlighter on your cheekbones, and opt for a bright red matte lip.
Smokey Eye
Smokey Eyeshadow Palette | Lip Gloss | Blush | Matte Lip Crayon | False Eyelashes
A smokey eye is a sultry look that can be done delicately for daytime, and then amped up at night for a hot date. Use lighter shades of eyeshadow like gray and silver during the day, and add a rosy pink gloss for a pretty pout. At night, darken your eyes with deeper shades like dark blue and purple, add a pair of false lashes for extra glam, brush just a dash of light pink blush on your cheeks, and get gorgeous lips with a moisturizing, long-lasting matte lip crayon in a rich rose shade.
Bright and Bold
Bright & Bold Eyeshadow Palette | Nude Lip Gloss | Bronzer | Eyeliner Pencil | Liquid Lipstick
Bright-eyed and beautiful is a playful look any time of the day. Keep it simple and subtle for day and really go bold for night. Wear one bright shade as an eyeliner with a complementary neutral shade all over the lid during the day, and keep the lips simple with a shimmering gloss in a nude color. For your nighttime look, play with a mix of bright eyeshadows, line your upper and lower waterline with a bright pencil liner to make your eyes pop, give your skin a beautiful glow with a little bronzer, and let your lips accent the look without being overwhelming with a liquid lipstick in a brown shade.
Shop the Makeup
Even though it feels like spring just started, summer will be here in the blink of eye! It’s never too early to start shopping for great deals to enhance your summer wardrobe and we’ve put together a summer style guide of affordable options for all of your needs. Whether you’re looking for an outfit for going back to the office, a backyard BBQ, or a day at the beach, we’ve got something here for you!
LET’S GET NAUTICAL
Sail into summer with these sea-inspired pieces that will show everyone you are captain of the style ship. Shop the look:
Target – Longsleeve Top in ‘Navy’
J. Crew – Shorts in ‘White’
Macy’s – Sandals in ‘Tan’
Target – Crossbody Bag in ‘Natural’
J. Crew – Bracelets in ‘Gold’
J. Crew – Necklace in ‘Gold’
MAKE IT MOD
Oooh la la! This vivacious ensemble is a vibrant look that will give you a little extra va-va-voom this summer. Shop the style:
New York & Company – Dress in ‘Mandarin Orange’
DSW – Flats in ‘White’
Target – Satchel in ‘Black’
Kohl’s – Sunglasses in ‘Black’
New York & Company – Bangle in ‘Sunglow’
Etsy – Earrings in ‘White’
KEEP IT CLASSY
Breeze your way through the day with these light and bright items that exude a classic, elegant vibe. Shop the style:
Nordstrom – Button Up Shirt in ‘Pink Chintz’
J. Crew – Jean Shorts in ‘Dark Pacific Blue Wash’
JC Penney – Espadrilles in ‘Cognac’
JC Penney – Tote Bag
Macy’s – Sunglasses in ‘Transparent Green/Gradient Green’
Macy’s – Bracelet Set in ‘Silver’
Belk – Necklace in ‘Silver’
BOHO BEAUTIFUL
Calling all beach babes! Soak up some sun in style with this beautiful bohemian beach day outfit. Shop the look:
Amazon – Kimono in ‘Khaki-51’
Nordstrom – Swimsuit in ‘Orange Cherry’
Amazon – Sandals in ‘Navy Blue 1’
Old Navy – Sun Hat in ‘Natural White’
Kohl’s – Earrings in ‘Silver Tone’
NOTABLE IN NEUTRALS
Go nude and get noticed. This neutral look proves you don’t have to be flashy to be fashionable. Shop the style:
Nordstrom – Jumpsuit in ‘Green’
DSW – Sandals in ‘Beige Patent Leather’
JC Penney – Watch in ‘Rose Gold’
Macy’s – Crossbody Clutch in ‘Soft Pink/Gold’
Macy’s – Earrings in ‘Rose Gold’
Even though it feels like spring just started, summer will be here in the blink of eye! It’s never too early to start shopping for great deals to enhance your summer wardrobe and we’ve put together a summer style guide of affordable options for all of your needs. Whether you’re looking for an outfit for going back to the office, a backyard BBQ, or a day at the beach, we’ve got something here for you!
LET’S GET NAUTICAL
Sail into summer with these sea-inspired pieces that will show everyone you are captain of the style ship. Shop the look:
Target – Longsleeve Top in ‘Navy’
J. Crew – Shorts in ‘White’
Macy’s – Sandals in ‘Tan’
Target – Crossbody Bag in ‘Natural’
J. Crew – Bracelets in ‘Gold’
J. Crew – Necklace in ‘Gold’
MAKE IT MOD
Oooh la la! This vivacious ensemble is a vibrant look that will give you a little extra va-va-voom this summer. Shop the style:
New York & Company – Dress in ‘Mandarin Orange’
DSW – Flats in ‘White’
Target – Satchel in ‘Black’
Kohl’s – Sunglasses in ‘Black’
New York & Company – Bangle in ‘Sunglow’
Etsy – Earrings in ‘White’
KEEP IT CLASSY
Breeze your way through the day with these light and bright items that exude a classic, elegant vibe. Shop the style:
Nordstrom – Button Up Shirt in ‘Pink Chintz’
J. Crew – Jean Shorts in ‘Dark Pacific Blue Wash’
JC Penney – Espadrilles in ‘Cognac’
JC Penney – Tote Bag
Macy’s – Sunglasses in ‘Transparent Green/Gradient Green’
Macy’s – Bracelet Set in ‘Silver’
Belk – Necklace in ‘Silver’
BOHO BEAUTIFUL
Calling all beach babes! Soak up some sun in style with this beautiful bohemian beach day outfit. Shop the look:
Amazon – Kimono in ‘Khaki-51’
Nordstrom – Swimsuit in ‘Orange Cherry’
Amazon – Sandals in ‘Navy Blue 1’
Old Navy – Sun Hat in ‘Natural White’
Kohl’s – Earrings in ‘Silver Tone’
NOTABLE IN NEUTRALS
Go nude and get noticed. This neutral look proves you don’t have to be flashy to be fashionable. Shop the style:
Nordstrom – Jumpsuit in ‘Green’
DSW – Sandals in ‘Beige Patent Leather’
JC Penney – Watch in ‘Rose Gold’
Macy’s – Crossbody Clutch in ‘Soft Pink/Gold’
Macy’s – Earrings in ‘Rose Gold’
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