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Favorite Memorial Day Weekend+Summer Event Sales

Published on May 28, 2021June 2, 2021 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

I am trying to decrease my spending for the summer, but if I do end up doing a little shopping I will definitely be hitting up some amazing sales for Memorial Day Week and Summer. These are some of my favorites below. Enjoy and happy shopping!

BloomChic

Plus-Size fast fashion brand done in an eco-friendly way by creating little to no waste with their pieces being made to order

15% select styles Use code: BCMEM15

Nordstrom Semi-Annual Sale

Sephora

50% off Marc Jacobs Beauty

Hydro Flask

25% off sitewide

Wayfair

Up to 70% off

Hollister

40% Off Select Styles

Banana Republic

40% off purchase

Parachute

I am obsessed with their sheets!

25 % off starting May 28th

Sundree Skin

Favorite new skincare products!

Free Pep Eyes Pouch with purchase of Ryse + Shyne

Have a beautiful and safe Memorial Day Weekend! Happy shopping!!

~Iced Tea & Top Knots

P.S. What sales are you shopping this weekend?

Where In The World Does Iced Tea and Top Knots Want To Go: Paris

Published on January 24, 2020 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

To kick off being back to posting on a regular basis, I am launching a new series, “Where In The World Does Iced Tea and Top Knots Want To Go.” For the first one, I am covering Paris, France! Ever since I was little I have always wanted to go to Paris and anytime I saw Paris on TV or in a movie it heightened my dream to go to Paris.

What really just confirmed my love of Paris was the movie ‘Midnight in Paris.’ Truly fell in love all over again with Paris and more. I have my outfits planned for each occasion and historical spot I want to visit as well as my coffee spots where I will have a tea latte and French macaroon. I can’t wait to go and that is one of my goals for 2020, go to Paris and soak up as much as I can. Here’s to the trip of my dreams. I have listed some of my favorites I have that I want to go to. See below and let me know what your favorites have been when visiting Paris.

Sports:

Popular Spectator Sport In Paris

Shopping:

Hidden Shopping Gem In Paris 1 & 2

Food:

Beefbar Paris – a historic restaurant near the Champs Elysées

Girafe – where dining comes with killer Eiffel Tower views

L’Abysse – where French and Japanese talent come together near the Champs Elysées

Cutest Coffee Shops:

Le Tambour

Odette

Le Consulat

Au Vieux Paris d’Arcole

Here is to my future trip to Paris!

~Iced Tea & Top Knots

P.S. What are your favorite spots in Paris?

Holiday Gift Guide for Him- Under $50

Published on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

“Tis the Season to be Jolly.”

With holiday shopping in full swing, we can’t forget about all the guys in our lives. Here are some great gift ideas that they are bound to show off to their friends because lets be honest guys love gifts too !

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Happy Holidays and Tis the Season for Giving !

~Iced Tea and Top Knots

Holiday Gift Guide for Her- Under $50

Published on December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”

It is offically the holiday season and I am jumping for joy. This absolutely one of my favorite times of the year. Santa, family and decorations ! You also can’t forget the Christmas music, which started on Thanksgiving this year.

One of my favorite things is to get gifts for those I care about. I want to get the perfect stocking stuffer and gift for each. I want to help y’all out this year with some gift guides. This first one is for all the ladies in your life.

Now Let’s Go Shopping !

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6. GOT Scuplted Dragon Egg Candles
7. Prive Revaux Sunglasses
8. Vera Bradley Vines Floral Journal
9. A New Day Cowlneck Pullover Sweater
10. Minnie Mouse Mouseketeer Fashion T-Shirt

Have fun being one of Santa’s Elves and don’t forget to spread the Christmas Cheer !

~KLM Fashion Style

Redefining Relaxation Through a Staycation at Farmer’s Daughter Hotel

Published on May 26, 2017May 27, 2017 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

A tradition I have started in the last year was one of having a staycation as often as I can. It was something that started with wanting to be near work one week when I had a lot going on. A light bulb went off, “why don’t I have a staycation every so often?” The tradition of staycations were born right then and there for me.

So the time came again this past February for me to have another staycation and exploring adventure in my amazing city. Where this next staycation was going to be was not hard, Farmer’s Daughter Hotel and the surrounding area that I had been wanting to stay in for awhile. It’s a hotel I passed a bunch of times and an area I have been to before and have just fallen in love with it all. An added bonus too is one of my favorite outdoor shopping spots, The Grove, is a quick walk from the hotel along with Coffee Commissary within 5 minutes or so, which I was so excited to finally try).

Daniel Wellington Accessories, Kate Spade Bow Purse

ootd: Guess Tank, Lucky Brand White Denim, JINS Eyewear

OOTD with my night time heels; Pins are from Sidecar

The reservation was made and my staycation was here, yay ! Luckily the bad weather subsided long enough for me to have an amazing staycation. I checked in to Farmer’s Daughter Hotel, which has one of the cutest lobbies and my room wasn’t ready, but it was perfect because I had the perfect chance to walk on over to The Grove for a shopping adventure before dinner.

Where to start now at The Grove ? Topshop caught my eye immediately I was overwhelmed with excitement on all the great pieces, but the ones I ended up with was this amazing leather floral pleated skirt and fun, fuzzy socks for Valentine’s Day that I now where all the time. Now that I have added some amazing new pieces to my wardrobe, it is time for a refreshing beverage and a tasty snack. Whenever I am at the Grove my go to is Nordstrom Cafe. I ordered an iced tea (my obsession) with a smoked salmon platter (always my go to) and I was able to enjoy it all outside in the cute court yard surrounding the cafe.

amazing and most comfy bed

the cutest throw pillows

my free standing closet, which I love

my view of walking in

gorgeous nightime view

My room was ready and it was a nice surprise because they upgraded me to the main building to makeup for me waiting, which highlighted their amazing customer service even more. Walking into the room, I got a warm, cozy feeling and I knew I was in a space of pure relaxation, which was needed with the amazing king bed and breakfast nook bench all with fantastic accents everywhere. I officially need a king bed in my life because I was spoiled by this one, absolutely loved.

Alice and Trixie Peasant top, Lucky Brand White Jeans

Louise et Cie Heels, Daniel Wellington accessories

Kate Spade Bow Purse

the anklet company

makeup essentials from Elf and Wet n Wild

Being able to plop down on the amazing bed with my magazaine and book before dinner at Tart (the restaturant connected directly to the hotel). Dinner was here my outfit was fun and fabulous and my book & notebook were in hand. With the essentials in tow, I walked over and got a gorgeous seat on their deck near the fireplace, simply fantastic (I highly recommend making a reservation like I did to guarantee a gorgeous spot, which is anywhere at this amazing place). I ordered jasmine green tea, brussel sprouts with a fried egg and fried pickles as an appetizer (a suggestion from Bread and Butter PR) and for the main course, one of the best cheeseburger (mmm, delicious).

Let me tell you this meal was stupendous ! I can’t forget the delicious, decadent dessert, which they delivered to my room after I got back up (they seriously spoiled me). I ordered italian sugar donuts with a delicious filling, one of the bests. Eating the dessert at my nook in my room was the perfect end to a perfect day and night.

Smiling at it’s finest in my Vintage earrings

Olive & June manicure being hyrdated with Lush Cuticle Butter

morning activities

Kate Spade Bow Purse, Coach Weekend Bag

It was morning and after being well rested and re-energized, I lounged and wrote in my room before heading out. I ended the trip with a stop at Coffee Commissary for breakfast, which is one of my new favorites.

To say I will be back is an understatement, I will be back in ten fold to each spot especially because I have to be sure to ride around on the Farmer’s Daughter Hotel adorable bikes 🙂 .

~Kerry of KLM Fashion Style

P.S. Where has your favorite staycation been? I will be sure to add it to my ever growing list.

A Getaway to Ventura with my Dad : A Restart to a Long Family Tradition

Published on April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

Recently I took a vacation to Ventura with my awesome dad to recharge our batteries with a relaxing few days. We drove up the coast, rocked out to music and ate and dranks some great snacks (Boom Chicka Pop and Tejava Iced Tea). Our first stop was up to Ojai (not to far north of Ventura) for a delicious lunch and conversation. Of course I had to stop my dad to take some pictures, thanks again! We then enjoyed the surroundings of beautiful Ojai by exploring on foot.

Cubs Hat, Attire LA Sunnies, Mossimo Sweatshirt/Tee/Jeans, Converse, Michael Kors Purse

It was an amazing, peaceful start to our bonding and relaxing trip. Now it was time to check into our beautiful hotel, Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach . It is officially one of my favorite hotels. Here are the reasons why: right near the beach, great views, amazing room, relaxing pool that looks at the ocean and a great staff.

We were settled in relaxing, snacking, coloring and catching up on sports (something my dad and I will always love sharing together).

Before dinner it was time for a relaxing moment by the pool and bust out my swimwear from Target to go along with my coverup by Helmut Lang compliments of Attire LA (they were kind enought to lend me pieces for my amazing trip). A must have was my 2 Penny Blue bag along with the current Glamour magazine and of course my dad brought baseball magazines to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. It was so fantastic to relax in the sun and dip my toes in the water while looking at the ocean.

2 Penny Blue Purse

Michael Kors Sandals

Helmut Lang from Attire LA, Target Swimsuit

It was now happy hour and dinner time at the fabulous Embassy Suites in Oxnard and Lure Fish House in downtown Ventura. Now when I tell you this is a must, it truly is a must. Amazing meal for us both, delicious. A walk after dinner was the perfect end to a perfect first day of vacation.

Attire LA Sweater, Forever 21 Necklace, Mossimo Leggings, Converse, A&F Jean Jacket, Michael Kors Purse

After breakfast in downtown Ventura, it was activity time so we decided on the Outlets in Camarillo because they have an awesome movie theatre. Of course we stopped in a few shops and found some fun stuff. The movie was starting, which was Logan ( Hugh Jackman’s last one) and let me tell you it was simply fantastic and riveting. My dad and I both loved it.

Movies were great and it was happy hour time now. My dad and mom have explored some great wineries so we stopped at one of them, 4 Brix Winery, which is officially always on my list when I am in the area. Wine was spectacular, cheese plate was savory & sweet , convo was fun and loved their amazing event space with the beautiful wine barrels. You will want to put this winery on your list.

Attire LA Poncho & Dress, Statement Necklace, Target Sandals, Michael Kors

What came next on this Ventura adventure? Trying a new spot that my friend suggested, Cork (only had been open four months and know it will be there for a long time). My dad and I loved everything about it from the fantastic wine to the service and atmosphere. The food also looked and smelled amazing and can’t wait to try it next time 🙂

It was going from a beautiful day to a majestic night. With a day filled of beauty and fun, another favorite of mine, a nap, was for sure needed. Dinner duds were now on and we were ready for an amazing steak dinner at Cafe Zack. Also, if you are a non-meat eater, they offer so many other amazing dishes for you to enjoy 🙂 We ended dinner with a decadent chocolate dessert, outstanding ! It was another end to an amazing day.

My Hero

The third and final day to a great vacation was spent having a great breakfast at the hotel and enjoying the beautiful view one last time. Ventura was an amazing vacation with my dad and the getaway we needed, definitely will be back to explore even more again soon.

What are some of your favorite vacation spots ? Can’t wait to hear and add to my must list and be sure to tag me on Instagram (@livelaughstyle) when you do !

(For outfit details, be sure to click on the photos 🙂 )

A Day of Change for OCRFA

Published on September 21, 2016 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

“The good you do today may be quickly forgotten, but the impact of what you do will never disappoint.”

Bfloral Floral Crown, Boho White Blouse, Attire LA Geometric Pants, Sam Edelman Gladiator Sandals, Michael Kors Watch and Purse

A few things that make Saturday great: an event for a great cause, shopping and being with friends.

I got to experience this all in one Saturday a few months ago at the OCRFA Shopping Saturday the Santa Monica Airplane hanger. This was truly a beautiful event supporting the OCRFA, which continues to raise awareness for ovarian cancer. To have the chance to be a part of this event was an honor and it felt like a community truly supporting one another from the QVC team broadcasting from the hanger to all the brands donating their sales to OCRFA to riding around with Chrysler to getting my hair done by Conair & Scunci to enjoying cotton candy and lipgloss from Mary Kay, this event was truly well planned and fantastic.

A bonus to this event was being able to shop some of my favorite brands like Wildfox Couture, Show Me Your Mumu, Sole Society and many more while rocking one of my favorite accessories a breathtakingly beautiful floral crown compliments of Bfloral.

Not only were all of these things fantastic, but simply knowing all of us attendees were doing that day was for a great cause was truly a magical feeling. This day and event started to change my perspective on life that I am meant to help other in everything that I do. So I am working on how I can do that each day and week.