Don't Mix In

Shorts can be a bit tricky. I found a couple that I really like. So, I’m sharing my tips on what to look for when buying a pair.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/shorts-that-you-can-wear/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.instagram.com/livbyviv/   Watch my latest Amazon Live and store here   Sign up for my...

A Denim Jacket is a closet essential in my book. There are so many different ways to wear this wardrobe staple! In this episode, I got some help from some of my fave bloggers to show you how you can wear your Denim Jacket.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/three-ways-to-wear-a-denim-jacket/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.ins...

Jumpsuits are showing up everywhere as summer fast approaches. They can be an easy and fun alternative to a dress. However, finding the right one for curves can be a challenge. So, I rounded up some tips for you! In this episode, I talk about some tips to help you decide if that jumpsuit should go home with you.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/a-jum...

If you know me or have been following me you know that I shop at Target quite a bit! Most of my outfits are from there. So, I rounded up some of my tips to get what you want at Target. In this episode, I talk about my tips on how to get what you want from Target.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/styling-on-a-budget-shopping-at-target/ You can always...

It is officially dress season (my favorite season!!). This is also when we attend outdoor parties, graduations, or showers. That means that you need to have a dress ready to go. I found one, this maxi dress. In this episode, I talk about how to make sure you don’t pass up the right dress (that shows up at the wrong time).   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv...

Although I have been using eSalon hair color for some time, I just recently went to their Color Studio for the first time! Here is a review of my visit. In this episode, I talk about my trip to the Color Studio and why I still use eSalon.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/beauty-on-a-budget-a-trip-to-esalon-color-studio/ You can always find me on Inst...

Every year, I pick up a couple of gingham pieces. I love the classic feel of gingham. It’s a print that reminds me of Spring and Summer. In this episode, I talk about a couple of gingham styles you need.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/the-gingham-styles-you-need/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.instagram.com/livbyviv/&nbsp...

Spring is here but it doesn't feel like it, right? The weather is a bit unpredictable so you can't put away all of your winter items just yet. Here are some ideas for this in-the-meantime in-between-time! Alright, so, in this episode, I gathered up a few tips to take you through this cusp of winter and spring.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/transit...

My FAVORITE FINDS Spring Edition just came out. Think color & dresses all on a BUDGET! It’s my newsletter for you with links to my fave items that either A. I haven’t gotten to Blog about (sometimes it’s hard to get my act together) or B. I love them but I won’t be putting them on the Blog. In this episode, hear about that items I rounded up that can work for weekend & work. Sooooo... why...

Once you find a thrifted piece you love, then you need to be able to style your item.  Now, buying a thrifting item is one thing. Styling that item with what you own is another. The key is to not look like you are wearing something thrifted. Instead, you want it to look interesting and unique.    Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/how-to-style-...

Besides, comfort, versatility is one of the main things that I look for in an item. Wear it over and over again. Although I love red, blue is a color that I wear as well.  As we head into spring, pieces that can worn in different ways become key. So, I partnered up with London Times and got this dress styled three ways.    Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https:/...

One trend that I have been so into is white boots. There are so many ways to wear a pair. Get ready to be inspired!  Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/five-ways-to-wear-white-boots/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.instagram.com/livbyviv/   Watch my latest Amazon Live and store here   Sign up for my Favorite Finds...

One color combination that I wear quite a bit is black and white. Although I love to wear color, I am constantly drawn to black and white. This color pairing is my favorite!   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/wearing-black-and-white/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.instagram.com/livbyviv/   Watch my latest Amazon Liv...

One style that I always go back to are A-Line skirts. I love this skirt style for a variety of reasons. It can be worn year-round by just changing up how you style it.  Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/styling-a-line-skirts-all-year/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.instagram.com/livbyviv/   Watch my latest Amazon Live and...

Floral prints are usually just for Spring. Although we got a few weeks until Spring, there are ways to wear floral prints in the Winter. With just a few tweaks, you can wear these prints now.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/wearing-florals-in-the-winter/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.instagram.com/livbyviv/   Wa...

I talk a lot about the items I get that are on a budget. However, before I can shop, I need money to actually have a budget, right?  In this episode, I am going get into my experience and how I make money by selling on Poshmark.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/styling-on-a-budget-selling-on-poshmark/  You can always find me on Instagram @l...

Animal Print is always such a fun print! However, not all animal prints are created equal. So, for this episode, I rounded up some of my tips for finding the right pieces with this print. Then, I talk about styling animal print, all while on a budget.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/styling-animal-print-on-a-budget/ You can always find me on Instagr...

I’m so into turtlenecks lately. It’s been my favorite basic this month! I used to think that I couldn’t wear turtlenecks because I was “too big”. Since then, I had gotten more comfortable wearing them (and ignored that negative feedback in my head). However, I still wouldn’t wear them as a top - until this year.    Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com...

I love the holiday season but not the pressure that comes along with it! So, I rounded up my tips (you know that I like tips) to avoid stress during the holidays along with some fun holiday outfits. I partnered up with Dress Barn for a couple holiday looks.  Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/5-tips-to-avoid-stress-this-holiday-season/ You can always find me...

Episode 11: Holiday Style on a Budget The holidays are that one time a year that I feel that I can play dress up. Here is the problem, I love the holiday season but I don't want to dress like a Christmas present! So, I’m sharing what I like to put together for some holiday style on a budget.  Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/holiday-style-on-a-budget/ You c...

Although I like the idea of layering, it can add volume to my outfit. Volume belongs in our hair, not our outfit, right? Anyway, I wanted to share my take on layering for curves.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/how-i-do-layering-with-curves/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.instagram.com/livbyviv/   Watch my latest...

Do you ever have something that you are so into that’s in your closet? I am starting a new series of episodes, what’s “trending in my closet”. It’s not about trends dictating what I wear. Instead, it is what I’m into lately. Right now it’s pencil skirts! Hear about how I am styling a pencil skirt and my criteria for finding the right one.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at...

I had a problem every Fall. I would get swept up in the fall fashion hype and buy some things I wasn’t going to wear all that much. Hear about what I decided to do differently this time.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/what-i-am-not-doing-this-fall/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.instagram.com/livbyviv/   Watch m...

Shopping for my size used to be so frustrating. I would fixate on the size on the tag instead of fit. I would buy and hope that I would fit into an item. In this episode of Don’t Mix In, I’m talking about how I arrived at shopping for my size and ultimately accepting myself.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/how-i-started-shopping-for-my-size/ You can...

Before I started blogging, I used to shy away from wearing red. I thought it was too bold, too much, too loud for curves. In this episode of Don’t Mix In, I’m talking about how I now wear red in different ways.   Read more about this episode on LivByViv.com at https://livbyviv.com/all-things-red-and-how-to-wear-red/ You can always find me on Instagram @livbyviv https://www.instagram.com/...