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    Express — Lace Trim Satin Pull On Shorts — Light Tan
    Express x Sarah Jane Nader — Mae Oversized Wide Leg Pant — Coffee
    Express — Strapless Seamed Peplum Tube Top in Studio Stretch Twill — Pitch Black
    Express — High Waisted Deep Pleat Wide Leg Trouser — Pitch Black
    Express — High Waisted Side Button Pleated Wide Leg Trouser — Black
    Express x Sarah Jane Nader — Mae Oversized Wide Leg Pant — Gray
    Bod & Christensen — Leather Marley Jacket — Black
    Express — High Waisted Knit Barrel Pull On Pant — Pitch Black
    For Love & Lemons — Colette Heeled Mules — Cream
    Express x Sarah Jane Nader — Bermuda City Short — Slate Gray
    Express x Sarah Jane Nader — Mae Oversized Wide Leg Pant — Navy Stripe
    For Love & Lemons — Audrey Heels — White Floral
    Express x Sarah Jane Nader — Mae Oversized Wide Leg Pant — Pitch Black
    Express x Sarah Jane Nader — Bermuda City Short — Navy Blue
    Bod & Christensen — Leather Marley Jacket — Chocolate
    Commando — Faux Leather Nord Leggings — Cocoa
    For Love & Lemons — Shawna Heels — White Floral
    Express x Sarah Jane Nader — Bermuda City Short — Coffee
    Wolford Estella Faux Leather Leggings – Black
    English Factory — Bow Detailed Knit Sweater — Navy/Red
    Express — Super High Waisted Shorts in Luxe Stretch — Deep Blue

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    The Affordable Wedding Edit: My Engagement Photo & Dinner Looks Under $199

    How I shopped heavily discounted, prior-season styles for my engagement photos and dinner looks—and spent under $199. Sista-girl, my engagement photo and dinner looks came in under $199. I deliberately bought prior-season styles after they had been heavily discounted. I chose the looks I loved and let the sale timing…

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    Dating With Purpose, Not Pressure eBook and workbook

    Dating With Purpose, Not Pressure

    Approach dating with faith, clarity, and confidence. Explore the eBook and companion workbook to reflect on what matters and become more intentional about your relationships.

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    Dating With Purpose, Not Pressure

    Approach dating with faith, clarity, and confidence. Explore the eBook and companion workbook to reflect on what matters and become more intentional about your relationships.

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    Slip Dresses & Boots: Effortless Polish with a Sexy Edge

    Slip dresses, statement boots, and a little confidence. Discover simple ways to balance fit, hemlines, layers, and accessories for an effortlessly polished look.

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    Baby Things, Beautifully at Home

    Baby things can belong in a neutral home without making every corner feel like a different room. White, warm wood, cream and a little soft sage make an easy starting palette. The Pieces on My Inspiration Board Make the Palette Work for Your Home Repeat finishes. A warm wood detail…

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    Mirrored Coffee Table — Rooms To Go
    Amber Home 30 Pack 17″ Shiny Gold Strong Metal Hanger
    LITTLE TREE Free Standing Wood Closet Clothes Rack,Heavy Duty Grament Rack with Shelves
    SUPERJARE Vanity Desk with Drawers, 47 inch Computer Desk
    MINGRI Jewelry Earring Organizer Holder Stackable Jewelry Display Trays
    Ivory Bedroom Set — Rooms To Go
    Gray & Ivory Living Room Rug — Bed Bath & Beyond
    Walnut Dining Table & Oatmeal Seating — Rooms To Go
    White Curtains — TWOPAGES
    Cream Sectional — City Furniture
    Amber Home 10 Pack Shiny Gold 12 Inch Metal Pants Skirts Hanger
    White TV Console — Rooms To Go

    Three Pants, So Many Possibilities

    Sista-girl, a good pair of pants can carry an outfit. The fun is choosing the shape that fits the day: relaxed and roomy, softly sculpted, or dressed up with a little movement. 1. Wide Legs, Easy Polish The Express x Sarah Jane Nader Mae Oversized Wide Leg Pant brings a…

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    Let Grace Have a Seat

    I love a beautiful home: cream furniture, soft textures, and little seasonal touches that make a room feel special. My couch is from City Furniture, and my dining table and bedroom set are from Rooms To Go. But the most meaningful part of a home is what happens around those…

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    Neutral Furniture, Seasonal Personality

    Sista-girl, I love a neutral home—but I still want a little personality! My couch is from City Furniture, and my dining table and bedroom set are from Rooms To Go. My decorating philosophy? Choose furniture you’ll enjoy year-round, then let the smaller details celebrate the season. A cream couch, white…

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    The White Couch Era Is for Wives and Mamas, Too

    Who said the white couch era ends when you get married or have a baby? Sista-girl, I still love my white, cream, and beige home. My cream couch from City Furniture belongs in this chapter, too. Keeping it fresh takes a routine—and mine is simple. The Pieces Behind the Look…

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    Shop My Closet & Finds

    Victoria’s Secret Pink Ribbed Bodycon Dress – Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Olive Green, Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Heather Gray, Large
    Victoria’s Secret Pink Ribbed Bodycon Dress – Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Olive Green, Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Heather Gray, Large
    Victoria’s Secret Pink Ribbed Bodycon Dress – Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Olive Green, Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Heather Gray, Large
    Victoria’s Secret Pink Ribbed Bodycon Dress – Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Olive Green, Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Heather Gray, Large
    Victoria’s Secret Pink Ribbed Bodycon Dress – Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Olive Green, Large
    All-Day Soft Rib Bodycon Midi Dress – Heather Gray, Large

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