HUGE Mindy Mae's Market Sale!




I know that we've only vaguely mentioned it but there is a huge sale coming. HUGE!! I'm telling you that your favorite Mindy Mae's Market items will be marked down 20%-60% AND you can use our code 'ARROWSANDAPRICOTS' for an additional 10% off on top of that! This is big. Bigger than Black Friday and you cannot miss out on it. We wanted to let you in on a little secret and tell you the schedule because we are so excited that our favorite items will be on sale and we want you to be prepared for this glorious week that is almost upon us! The sale begins on Monday, December 1st at 12:00 am and runs through Friday December 5th at 11:59 pm and every day a new group of items will be on sale! Jewelry will be 20% off every day of the sale!  

Here is some extra information to help you out before hand so you don't miss out on an item because you have a question about it!

The MMM annual SALE is almost here! The sale will run for 5 days! (see photo above for breakdown!)
Items will be marked down 20-60%. 
Here are some rules and suggestions that should help with any questions you may have!
1. MMM cannot adjust, combine, cancel, or add to existing orders once the order has been placed, as we will start shipping immediately. (double check your order! size, color, your address, etc)
2. MMM will not be price adjusting any items purchased prior to the sale.
3. MMM will not be restocking any items during the sale, everything available will be listed.
4. Please refer to the sizing guidelines and models sizing on the listing when choosing a size.
5. Orders $50 and up will still ship FREE! (US only)
6. Be sure to use code 'ARROWSANDAPRICOTS' for an additional 10% off!
7. We will ship in the order received, but please allow 3-4 day shipping timeframe, just in case!
8. FREE totes will be given to the first 20 orders of each day!
9. Most items are on their last production run, so if you want it... get it now! 
10. Due to the deep discounts:: ALL items during this sale are FINAL SALE! (again, double check your order!)

Good luck and happy shopping! 

xo
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Faux Fur Vest













Faux Fur Vest: Brickyard Buffalo
Flannel Shirt: Target
Jeans: Target
Booties: Target (old)
Bag: Coach
Watch: Arvo
Bracelets: Early August and Alex and Ani



Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I cannot tell you how excited I am for a long relaxing weekend with family and friends. Aside from maybe a little black Friday shopping, I plan on taking it easy all weekend(we'll see how that actually goes). Speaking of black Friday, what are your favorite stores to go to? Obviously, you can bet I'll make a stop at a Target. Or two...

Bringing it back to Thanksgiving, does your family have any special traditions? The husband and I realized that we didn't really have a whole lot of them when we were growing up so now we are all about new traditions that we can begin and continue on when we have kids one day so I love hearing what other families do for the holidays. 

Lastly, this faux fur vest is back on Brickyard Buffalo! I love it so much, I don't know why I waited so long to get it! Don't make my mistake people, get the vest! 

I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow! 
xo

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Ps Don't forget-next week is Mindy Mae's Market big sale week! 20-60% off their clothing and you can always use our code 'arrowsandapricots' for an additional 10% off your order. 


Burgundy Pants and a Gray Sweater



Photos by: Lindsay Teter
Hat: Tai Pan (old)
Gray Sweater: Mindy Mae's Market (Use code 'arrowsandapricots' for 10% off)
Boots: Nordstrom
Watch: Fossil (old)
Bracelet: Alex and Ani

Today I'm linking up over on The Fashion Canvas for the trend spin linkup! Make sure to stop on over and find some new blogs to follow! 

So sad story about my sweater-I accidentally dried it in the wash and it shrunk! It use to be about 3 inches longer and it just shrunk right up on me. I guess that's what I get for forgetting that it was in the wash and not getting it out to dry. Other than it shrinking on me, this sweater is so comfortable. I was a little nervous to purchase it, but I'm so glad I did because it goes with everything. It's the perfect winter staple. It's not super thick, so you can wear a coat with it. I love thick sweaters, but I also need to wear a coat here in the winter because it gets so dang cold-and I'm not a cold weather type person. Put me on a beach please!

I hope you guys have a good Thanksgiving break! I will be enjoying time with my husband and his family. And don't forget-next week is Mindy Mae's Market big sale week! 20-60% off their clothing and you can always use our code 'arrowsandapricots' for an additional 10% off your order. 

xox
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Cargo Vest






Photos by: Lindsay Teter


Vest: Groopdealz (by Lucy and Lyla)
Sweater: Target (old)
Pants: Target
Booties: Target (old)
Purse: Target (on clearance!)
(Obviously, I have a Target obsession)
Watch: Arvo
Bracelets: Alex and Ani


The holidays are here! 'Tis the season of family, friends, food, more food and more family! Do you like to dress up for your holiday events or keep things more casual? I kind of do both and I have a feeling all of mine will include a vest of some sort. I am loving all of the vest options right now. This army green cargo vest is perfect over a stripped sweater. I love adding layers to my outfits, especially over this sweater, I've worn it in the past and I always felt like something was missing. Now I know that it was missing this vest. Don't be afraid to try layering your old and new clothing items. You never know, you might come up with a whole new wardrobe without having to spend a fortune!

Also, make sure you head over to our Instagram at 10 am for an amazing $200 giveaway with DownEast! Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping or treat yourself just don't miss out on this giveaway!

Have a great Monday!

xo

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Stocking Stuffer

My parents always stuff our stockings with candy and gum and then one small present. These items are on my Christmas list that you can find on Pinterest, but I thought I would share some ideas for your Christmas list-or for friend gifts! 

1. Alex and Ani bracelet 
2. Mac lipstick
3. Rifle Paper Co phone case
4. Fujifilm polaroid camera
5. Neon beanie from American Eagle

I know it's lame that I have my Christmas list on Pinterest. Every year though family asks "what do you want for Christmas?!" and I honestly have no idea and I always draw blanks. It's nice to just pin what you want on a Pinterest board so that way people can shop from there. Do you guys pin your Christmas wish list on a separate Pinterest board? 
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Notes and Knots










Headband: c/o Notes and Knots
Vest: Brickyard Buffalo (old)-follow them on Instagram to find out when they restock!
Sweater: Target (old)
Leggings: c/o Agnes and Dora
Booties: Target (old)
Watch: Arvo

Last Saturday I got the opportunity to model for Notes and Knots! It was so cold outside, but it was worth it to work with such an amazing company. They have the cutest headbands, and they are able to customize them for you (even better). I'm wearing the cabin fever headband, but I also have my eye on the lumber jane headband which is a black and red buffalo check pattern. If you have a little girl, make sure to check out their headbands and leggings because they are to die for. It makes me want a girl so bad so I can dress her up in them! The little girl I was modeling with was so nervous to get her picture taken so I talked to her about kitties and glitter and even danced for her to try and get her to laugh. She was happy to walk with me though-I'm glad Sam was able to snap a picture of us together :)

Ali and Kati (the owners of Notes and Knots) are so kind and such great ladies to work with. I'm so glad they let me be a part of their holiday shoot. Make sure you check out their website and get some stocking stuffers and friend gifts for Christmas! 

And a side note funny story-I noticed in the email that they sent out the group email to a girl named Katelyn, and I recognized her full name but I couldn't remember how I knew her. Come to find out, I followed her photographer and had used her wedding as some of my wedding inspiration! She is the sweetest girl you will ever meet, and we instantly became friends. You can't even tell that we didn't know each other before in these pictures. Yay for social media right?! 

xox
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Herringbone Vest





Photos by: Lindsay Teter
Vest: J.Crew (similar--use code 'arrowsandapricots' for an additional 10% off your purchase)
Button Up: H&M (old)
Leggings: c/o Agnes and Dora
Boots: J.Crew
Watch: Arvo 

I ordered this vest back in July for an "early birthday" present, until I found out the expected shipping date was November 28th-my birthday is in September. Since July, I have been on the phone with customer support multiple times because I would see that the vest was in stock online. They would say "yes we are sending you one right now" and then call back a few minutes later saying it was already sold by the time they put in the information. I FINALLY got the vest last Thursday, and oh my gosh I am in LOVE. They must run a bit big because I bought a small, and it's a bit too loose for me. It will be better when I layer it with chunkier things this winter, but for my little button up shirt it's kind of big. And I guess I like putting my right hand in my pocket a lot? Haha! If you want a similar vest, but don't want to pay the price-Mindy Mae's Market has one AND you can always use our brand rep code 'arrowsandapricots' for 10% off your order. 

I hope you guys have a great Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by. xox
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Loblee Photography














Photography by Loblee Photography


Faux Fur Vest: Brickyard Buffalo
Necklace: Mindy Maes Market (use code 'arrowsandapricots' for 10% off your purchase!) 
Wedding Dress: Davids Bridal (Old)
Mr's Suit: Macy's (Old)

This probably isn't normal but even though I've been married for three years now and I had bridals/groomals done right before my wedding, I have been wanting to have them done again. I think its because for some unknown reason I decided to color my typically dark brunette hair blonde for our wedding and so now when I have my wedding pictures out on my desk or in my home people ask who is in the picture with my husband... I mean people change their hair all of the time, right? It's always a shock that I'm the one in the picture in a wedding dress with my husband. Weird...
So I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to stage these bridals! I felt so much more comfortable with myself and with the way I looked. Not to mention the photographer was aaamazing and helped us pose in attractive ways instead of us having to guess and hope we don't look terribly awkward. LeeYen made it such a fun experience and I am so in love with the outcome! The style and coloring of the photos are perfect and fit my personal style so well. I couldn't have asked for more. If you are searching for a wedding photographer I 100% recommend her! Make sure you check out her website and blog and follow her on Facebook and Instagram, she posts gorgeous pictures daily! I cannot even wait to work with her again!
I can't thank you enough for these photos LeeYen, I love them so much!


xo
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Gingham and Fur



Photos by: Lindsay Teter
Button Up: J.Crew
Booties: Target (old)
Hat: Target
Purse: Coach
Watch: Fossil (old)
Bracelet: Alex and Ani

My husband told me this weekend that whenever I get a new piece of clothing he can tell how much I like it because I try to wear it with everything. I started laughing because it's true! Every single piece in this outfit I have tried with a million other things. Especially the fur. Ever since I saw Sydney from the Daybook wearing fur, I knew I needed a fur vest. Now I have 2, and I wear them almost every day with every outfit I can think of. 

I hope you guys had a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by. xox

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