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Bend- you exceeded every expectation. Save for Ben Bend- you exceeded every expectation. Save for Bend, OR favorites:

Breakfast 🥞: @sparrowbakery - their French toast sticks are divine and their pasties are literal art. We ate here twice during our stay and would recommend it over and over again! 

Dinner 🍽 : @bendbrewingco - Fried cheese curds, fresh and flakey fish and chips and amazing burgers, with beautiful patio seating right on the River. Plus everything was reasonably priced. 10/10 recommend. 

Coffee Shop ☕️: @dudleysbookshopbend - the CUTEST bookstore/coffee shop combo. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa and a book all in one stop.

Entertainment: Catch live music and play golf in a state-of-the-art golf simulator at @waltreillysbend and grab a late night snack while you’re at it!

Adventures: Explore Lava River Cave and hike to Tumalo Falls! Both are great adventures and not too intense of hikes - Tumalo Falls is a trail with several waterfalls featured in the above reel!

Bend was a dreamy slice of heaven and we cannot wait to go back - it’s the most delicious little town in a dreamy setting. 

#bendoregon #bendoregonlife #traveloregon #centraloregon #pacificnorthwestisbest #coupletravelgoals #pnwwaterfalls #pnwadventures #pnwhiking #pnwhiking #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife
Teddy takes his job as @shopmscb chief executive d Teddy takes his job as @shopmscb chief executive doggo very seriously. 🤣 

It is a dream come true to be able to take him to work with me every week and to see him become a confident little warehouse dog who takes greeting everyone who comes in very seriously and who patiently lets us dress him up in accessories. When you shop from MSC, you are now supporting a family owned, women run small business AND a cute doodle! It’s a win-win!

#shopmscb #utahboutique #doodledog #modestboutique #modestdresses #goldendoodlecentral
Turns out that life after infertility doesn’t ha Turns out that life after infertility doesn’t have to be all doom and devastation. It’s not always easy, but we’re finding more joy and beauty in just living and exploring and taking advantage of all the time and freedom this new chapter of life has to offer us. 

Our week in the Oregon Wilderness has given me so much life, so much clarity, and so much energy for creating a life that I love. I realized I have so much to give, so much to do, and so much to be, even if I don’t have children or a family the way I thought I would. 

I do have a family. And I do have Littles to still leave a legacy behind for - and an example to set for. And that’s enough for me. 

#heytherechelsie #lifeafterinfertility #pnwadventures #bendoregonlife #oregoncoastline #portlandoregonlife #infertilityawareness #infertilitywarrior #infertilitysucks #ttccommunity
At least I know he’ll never leave me because he At least I know he’ll never leave me because he can’t survive on his own. Jk jk - love you babe! 😘

#textsfrommyhusband #textmessage #couplegoals❤️ #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #husbandandwifegoals #lifeafterinfertility #infertilitywarrior
Taking friendship to a whole new level and wearing Taking friendship to a whole new level and wearing matching jumpsuits and learning a tik tok dance in 90+ degree heat. Can’t think of anyone else I’d rather spend time with, making memories and watching chick flicks and eating endless amounts of nerd gummies and cheeze-it’s. 

P.S. I checked inventory and we only have FOUR of these left in stock right now. Don’t wait to snag it! 

#moneydontjigglejiggle #jumpsuitstyle #pinkjumpsuit #womeninstyle #matchingoutfits👭 #utahboutique #modestboutique #bestfriendsgoals
These nails win every 👏 thing 👏 @polkadotte These nails win every 👏 thing 👏 
@polkadottedbysyd knocks it out of the park again. Don’t be afraid to save if you want to use it as inspo!

#summernails2022 #retronails #boycottboringnails #brightnailsdontcare #gelnailsaddict #nailartoftheday #summernailart
Dustin has never given up or given in on creating Dustin has never given up or given in on creating a beautiful life together after our journey to have children ended last year. Instead, he has thrown himself into finding the next chapter of our story and I’ve been hanging on to him for dear life as he ran full force into our new future. 

After working so hard for so long, he signed and closed on a darling house in The Poconos, Pennsylvania that we will be turning into an air bnb this summer (and vacationing in it ourselves in the fall) 🥳

If you would have told me last October as we went through with my hysterectomy that we would have a vacation home in the East to spend the next October in, I would have laughed in your face. I’ve never doubted Dustin, but it seemed impossible to think about moving forward with new dreams and goals after our journey to have kids came to a crashing hault. 

But here we are - creating a life we love and doing our best to make the most out of the cards we’ve been dealt. 

I can’t wait to take you all on this new adventure (because guess who is in charge of furnishing and managing the new air bnb?) 

Thank you for always cheering us on. We love you. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #realestatedreams #airbnbhosts #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #infertilitysucks #thepoconos
We have to change the narrative around those going We have to change the narrative around those going through infertility journeys. We have to stop saying: “don’t give up - you’ll get your baby someday!” It’s doing a lot of unspoken damage to those of us in the throes of infertility. 

I understand that many say this to be positive and uplifting, but when we were faced with making a heartbreaking choice to end our infertility journey, I felt like I was giving up. Instead of confidently making a decision to remove the organ that was slowly killing me, I looked at other infertility accounts and saw the repeated message that if I kept on pushing through treatments, i too, would get my baby. I felt selfish and unsure that putting my health first was truly the right thing to do. There was almost nothing out there to help us find peace and validation in ending our infertility journey without feeling like massive failures.

I have felt so called to speak on this now that we’re in this next phase of life and to do my best to share a perspective I wish I had access to last year. I hope that by speaking up and sharing our life in this next chapter, we can help those who are looking for hope in moving on from infertility without a pregnancy or baby. 

If you are reaching the end of your journey, I want you to know that you are not giving up. You are not a failure. You are choosing to not let infertility destroy you. 

It’s okay to grieve the life you wanted, but I want you to know you can still build a life you love. 

You are not giving up. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #infertilityawareness #childlessnotbychoice #lifeafterinfertility #adenomyosis #hysterectomy #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #ttcsisters #ttctribe #ivfsupport #miscarriage #ihadamiscarriage

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Edgy, Girly, In-Between – 3 Easy Outfit Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Well, it’s been a whirlwind of a week. Dustin and I got pre-approved for a home on Tuesday and immediately jumped into house hunting on Wednesday because we’re kind of in a time crunch since our apartment lease is up on the 21st of March. We’ve looked at 7 homes in the last few days and put an offer in on one, but are currently waiting to hear back from the sellers. On top of the house hunt, Dustin’s parents came to town to visit us this last weekend and I’m working full-time for the next few weeks to cover for another employee. Things don’t look like they are going to quiet down anytime soon, either, because we’ve got 2 weddings (including my sister’s,) a trip to Vegas, and a move coming up all between now and the first week of April. So, I’m going to do my best to stay consistent on posting at HTC but it might be a little spotty for the next few weeks. Thanks for hanging in there with me.

I’ve been sitting on this post for a week now, but like I mentioned above, things have been a bit psycho. Still, I wanted to share this even if it’s a little late in the game (as in Valentine’s Day being tomorrow.) But, I’m really excited about this post, too, because this is the first in a new series that I’m introducing to HTC this year!

Edgy, Girl and In-Between: 3 Style Ideas for Valentine's Day // Hey There, Chelsie

Like I wrote about a couple weeks ago, blogging has been crucial in my journey to loving myself again. Not only have I found a new confidence to post pictures of myself, but I’ve been able to really discover my own style – which (in case you haven’t noticed) is usually a mix of feminine and edgy pieces. But, I know that sometimes we want to be a bit more girly or a bit more edgy, so that’s how the idea behind “Edgy, Girly, In-Between”  was born.  So, here are 3 Easy Outfit Ideas for Valentine’s Day:

The Closet:

I love sharing affordable style options and ideas on HTC, because no one has the money to buy new clothes every few days – which is also why you’ll see some of the same pieces being styled in different ways to give you ideas on how to get the most out of your wardrobe! So, I’m going to try my best to use a lot of the same pieces between the three looks so that all outfits are really attainable. So, here’s what I pulled from my closet to create these three looks:

Floral Skirt – $21.00 from Indigo and Sage

Black Criss-Cross Top – $23.99 from Wight Gold

Colored Moto-Leggings (Brick or Coral) – 32.00 from Wight Gold

White Tunic – $27.90 from Nordstrom 

Brown Booties – $19.99 from Rue21 (Similar) 

Girly Look:

Black Criss-Cross Top + Floral Skirt + Brown Booties

Feminine Valentine's Day Outfit Idea // Hey There, Chelsie Feminine Valentine's Day Outfit Idea // Hey There, Chelsie Feminine Valentine's Day Outfit Idea // Hey There, Chelsie Feminine Valentine's Day Outfit Idea // Hey There, Chelsie

Nothing like a pretty floral print to make you feel super girly, right? I love this skirt from Indigo and Sage because it hugs me in all the right places but is super comfortable because it’s so stretchy. The print and material also does a great job in slimming out my torso without making me feel like I can’t breathe. I loved pairing this skirt with the black criss-cross top because black is slimming and the little criss-cross detail gives the top just a little extra something special and fancy!

Edgy Look

Black Criss-Cross Top + Colored Moto-Leggings (in Brick Red) + Brown Booties

Edgy Valentine's Day Outfit Idea Edgy Valentine's Day Outfit Idea Edgy Valentine's Day Outfit Idea Edgy Valentine's Day Outfit Idea Edgy Valentine's Day Outfit Idea

Feeling a bit edgier? Swap out the floral skirt for some colored moto leggings instead! I own two pairs that I got from Wight Gold and will probably buy some more because she has so many color options. These leggings are a great way to add some edge (and color) to any outfit.

I used to struggle trying to figure out how to style my black tops because blue jeans seemed kind of blah to me. These moto leggings come in so many colors and take any black top to the next level. I love these ones in brick red because it’s a great Valentine’s Day color without being too cliche. I decided to accessorize with my super – reflective sunglasses that I grabbed from Amazon for 7 bucks (basically Diff Dupes) and my little red clutch from Gresso Miami! 

In-Between Look

White Tunic + Colored Moto-Leggings (in pink) + Brown BootiesIn-Between Valentine's Day Look - the perfect balance of Edgy and Girly! // Hey There, Chelsie

In-Between Valentine's Day Look - the perfect balance of Edgy and Girly! // Hey There, Chelsie In-Between Valentine's Day Look - the perfect balance of Edgy and Girly! // Hey There, Chelsie In-Between Valentine's Day Look - the perfect balance of Edgy and Girly! // Hey There, Chelsie

In-Between Valentine's Day Look - the perfect balance of Edgy and Girly! // Hey There, Chelsie

Wanting to be a little girly and a little edgy? Keep the moto leggings, but pair them with a flowy tunic instead? If you want to take it to the next level, get your hands on a pair of pink moto leggings (the perfect combo of hard and soft) and rock them!

I snagged two of these tunics from Nordstrom during their anniversary sale and LOVE how comfortable, flattering, and versatile they are. You can dress this top up or down, or pair it with any jacket or cardigan. It also looks great with chunky statement necklaces or delicate pendants. Basically, I’m convinced that every girl needs at least one of these in their closet because of the MANY ways it can be styled (and I’m convinced I might need at least one or two more colors for spring and summer time!)
To give it a little extra flair, I paired this top with my silk heart scarf that I got in my PopSugar MustHave Box last February. And of course, I wore the same pair of brown booties as I did in all other outfits because we’re trying to get the most out of our closet, right?

Let me know below what your favorite look is and what other types of looks you’d like to see in this series!

23 Comments · Written On:February 13, 2017

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Bend- you exceeded every expectation. Save for Ben Bend- you exceeded every expectation. Save for Bend, OR favorites:

Breakfast 🥞: @sparrowbakery - their French toast sticks are divine and their pasties are literal art. We ate here twice during our stay and would recommend it over and over again! 

Dinner 🍽 : @bendbrewingco - Fried cheese curds, fresh and flakey fish and chips and amazing burgers, with beautiful patio seating right on the River. Plus everything was reasonably priced. 10/10 recommend. 

Coffee Shop ☕️: @dudleysbookshopbend - the CUTEST bookstore/coffee shop combo. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa and a book all in one stop.

Entertainment: Catch live music and play golf in a state-of-the-art golf simulator at @waltreillysbend and grab a late night snack while you’re at it!

Adventures: Explore Lava River Cave and hike to Tumalo Falls! Both are great adventures and not too intense of hikes - Tumalo Falls is a trail with several waterfalls featured in the above reel!

Bend was a dreamy slice of heaven and we cannot wait to go back - it’s the most delicious little town in a dreamy setting. 

#bendoregon #bendoregonlife #traveloregon #centraloregon #pacificnorthwestisbest #coupletravelgoals #pnwwaterfalls #pnwadventures #pnwhiking #pnwhiking #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife
Teddy takes his job as @shopmscb chief executive d Teddy takes his job as @shopmscb chief executive doggo very seriously. 🤣 

It is a dream come true to be able to take him to work with me every week and to see him become a confident little warehouse dog who takes greeting everyone who comes in very seriously and who patiently lets us dress him up in accessories. When you shop from MSC, you are now supporting a family owned, women run small business AND a cute doodle! It’s a win-win!

#shopmscb #utahboutique #doodledog #modestboutique #modestdresses #goldendoodlecentral
Turns out that life after infertility doesn’t ha Turns out that life after infertility doesn’t have to be all doom and devastation. It’s not always easy, but we’re finding more joy and beauty in just living and exploring and taking advantage of all the time and freedom this new chapter of life has to offer us. 

Our week in the Oregon Wilderness has given me so much life, so much clarity, and so much energy for creating a life that I love. I realized I have so much to give, so much to do, and so much to be, even if I don’t have children or a family the way I thought I would. 

I do have a family. And I do have Littles to still leave a legacy behind for - and an example to set for. And that’s enough for me. 

#heytherechelsie #lifeafterinfertility #pnwadventures #bendoregonlife #oregoncoastline #portlandoregonlife #infertilityawareness #infertilitywarrior #infertilitysucks #ttccommunity
At least I know he’ll never leave me because he At least I know he’ll never leave me because he can’t survive on his own. Jk jk - love you babe! 😘

#textsfrommyhusband #textmessage #couplegoals❤️ #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #husbandandwifegoals #lifeafterinfertility #infertilitywarrior
Taking friendship to a whole new level and wearing Taking friendship to a whole new level and wearing matching jumpsuits and learning a tik tok dance in 90+ degree heat. Can’t think of anyone else I’d rather spend time with, making memories and watching chick flicks and eating endless amounts of nerd gummies and cheeze-it’s. 

P.S. I checked inventory and we only have FOUR of these left in stock right now. Don’t wait to snag it! 

#moneydontjigglejiggle #jumpsuitstyle #pinkjumpsuit #womeninstyle #matchingoutfits👭 #utahboutique #modestboutique #bestfriendsgoals
These nails win every 👏 thing 👏 @polkadotte These nails win every 👏 thing 👏 
@polkadottedbysyd knocks it out of the park again. Don’t be afraid to save if you want to use it as inspo!

#summernails2022 #retronails #boycottboringnails #brightnailsdontcare #gelnailsaddict #nailartoftheday #summernailart
Dustin has never given up or given in on creating Dustin has never given up or given in on creating a beautiful life together after our journey to have children ended last year. Instead, he has thrown himself into finding the next chapter of our story and I’ve been hanging on to him for dear life as he ran full force into our new future. 

After working so hard for so long, he signed and closed on a darling house in The Poconos, Pennsylvania that we will be turning into an air bnb this summer (and vacationing in it ourselves in the fall) 🥳

If you would have told me last October as we went through with my hysterectomy that we would have a vacation home in the East to spend the next October in, I would have laughed in your face. I’ve never doubted Dustin, but it seemed impossible to think about moving forward with new dreams and goals after our journey to have kids came to a crashing hault. 

But here we are - creating a life we love and doing our best to make the most out of the cards we’ve been dealt. 

I can’t wait to take you all on this new adventure (because guess who is in charge of furnishing and managing the new air bnb?) 

Thank you for always cheering us on. We love you. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #realestatedreams #airbnbhosts #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #infertilitysucks #thepoconos
We have to change the narrative around those going We have to change the narrative around those going through infertility journeys. We have to stop saying: “don’t give up - you’ll get your baby someday!” It’s doing a lot of unspoken damage to those of us in the throes of infertility. 

I understand that many say this to be positive and uplifting, but when we were faced with making a heartbreaking choice to end our infertility journey, I felt like I was giving up. Instead of confidently making a decision to remove the organ that was slowly killing me, I looked at other infertility accounts and saw the repeated message that if I kept on pushing through treatments, i too, would get my baby. I felt selfish and unsure that putting my health first was truly the right thing to do. There was almost nothing out there to help us find peace and validation in ending our infertility journey without feeling like massive failures.

I have felt so called to speak on this now that we’re in this next phase of life and to do my best to share a perspective I wish I had access to last year. I hope that by speaking up and sharing our life in this next chapter, we can help those who are looking for hope in moving on from infertility without a pregnancy or baby. 

If you are reaching the end of your journey, I want you to know that you are not giving up. You are not a failure. You are choosing to not let infertility destroy you. 

It’s okay to grieve the life you wanted, but I want you to know you can still build a life you love. 

You are not giving up. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #infertilityawareness #childlessnotbychoice #lifeafterinfertility #adenomyosis #hysterectomy #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #ttcsisters #ttctribe #ivfsupport #miscarriage #ihadamiscarriage

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Bend- you exceeded every expectation. Save for Ben Bend- you exceeded every expectation. Save for Bend, OR favorites:

Breakfast 🥞: @sparrowbakery - their French toast sticks are divine and their pasties are literal art. We ate here twice during our stay and would recommend it over and over again! 

Dinner 🍽 : @bendbrewingco - Fried cheese curds, fresh and flakey fish and chips and amazing burgers, with beautiful patio seating right on the River. Plus everything was reasonably priced. 10/10 recommend. 

Coffee Shop ☕️: @dudleysbookshopbend - the CUTEST bookstore/coffee shop combo. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa and a book all in one stop.

Entertainment: Catch live music and play golf in a state-of-the-art golf simulator at @waltreillysbend and grab a late night snack while you’re at it!

Adventures: Explore Lava River Cave and hike to Tumalo Falls! Both are great adventures and not too intense of hikes - Tumalo Falls is a trail with several waterfalls featured in the above reel!

Bend was a dreamy slice of heaven and we cannot wait to go back - it’s the most delicious little town in a dreamy setting. 

#bendoregon #bendoregonlife #traveloregon #centraloregon #pacificnorthwestisbest #coupletravelgoals #pnwwaterfalls #pnwadventures #pnwhiking #pnwhiking #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife
Teddy takes his job as @shopmscb chief executive d Teddy takes his job as @shopmscb chief executive doggo very seriously. 🤣 

It is a dream come true to be able to take him to work with me every week and to see him become a confident little warehouse dog who takes greeting everyone who comes in very seriously and who patiently lets us dress him up in accessories. When you shop from MSC, you are now supporting a family owned, women run small business AND a cute doodle! It’s a win-win!

#shopmscb #utahboutique #doodledog #modestboutique #modestdresses #goldendoodlecentral
Turns out that life after infertility doesn’t ha Turns out that life after infertility doesn’t have to be all doom and devastation. It’s not always easy, but we’re finding more joy and beauty in just living and exploring and taking advantage of all the time and freedom this new chapter of life has to offer us. 

Our week in the Oregon Wilderness has given me so much life, so much clarity, and so much energy for creating a life that I love. I realized I have so much to give, so much to do, and so much to be, even if I don’t have children or a family the way I thought I would. 

I do have a family. And I do have Littles to still leave a legacy behind for - and an example to set for. And that’s enough for me. 

#heytherechelsie #lifeafterinfertility #pnwadventures #bendoregonlife #oregoncoastline #portlandoregonlife #infertilityawareness #infertilitywarrior #infertilitysucks #ttccommunity
At least I know he’ll never leave me because he At least I know he’ll never leave me because he can’t survive on his own. Jk jk - love you babe! 😘

#textsfrommyhusband #textmessage #couplegoals❤️ #heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #husbandandwifegoals #lifeafterinfertility #infertilitywarrior
Taking friendship to a whole new level and wearing Taking friendship to a whole new level and wearing matching jumpsuits and learning a tik tok dance in 90+ degree heat. Can’t think of anyone else I’d rather spend time with, making memories and watching chick flicks and eating endless amounts of nerd gummies and cheeze-it’s. 

P.S. I checked inventory and we only have FOUR of these left in stock right now. Don’t wait to snag it! 

#moneydontjigglejiggle #jumpsuitstyle #pinkjumpsuit #womeninstyle #matchingoutfits👭 #utahboutique #modestboutique #bestfriendsgoals
These nails win every 👏 thing 👏 @polkadotte These nails win every 👏 thing 👏 
@polkadottedbysyd knocks it out of the park again. Don’t be afraid to save if you want to use it as inspo!

#summernails2022 #retronails #boycottboringnails #brightnailsdontcare #gelnailsaddict #nailartoftheday #summernailart
Dustin has never given up or given in on creating Dustin has never given up or given in on creating a beautiful life together after our journey to have children ended last year. Instead, he has thrown himself into finding the next chapter of our story and I’ve been hanging on to him for dear life as he ran full force into our new future. 

After working so hard for so long, he signed and closed on a darling house in The Poconos, Pennsylvania that we will be turning into an air bnb this summer (and vacationing in it ourselves in the fall) 🥳

If you would have told me last October as we went through with my hysterectomy that we would have a vacation home in the East to spend the next October in, I would have laughed in your face. I’ve never doubted Dustin, but it seemed impossible to think about moving forward with new dreams and goals after our journey to have kids came to a crashing hault. 

But here we are - creating a life we love and doing our best to make the most out of the cards we’ve been dealt. 

I can’t wait to take you all on this new adventure (because guess who is in charge of furnishing and managing the new air bnb?) 

Thank you for always cheering us on. We love you. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #realestatedreams #airbnbhosts #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #infertilitysucks #thepoconos
We have to change the narrative around those going We have to change the narrative around those going through infertility journeys. We have to stop saying: “don’t give up - you’ll get your baby someday!” It’s doing a lot of unspoken damage to those of us in the throes of infertility. 

I understand that many say this to be positive and uplifting, but when we were faced with making a heartbreaking choice to end our infertility journey, I felt like I was giving up. Instead of confidently making a decision to remove the organ that was slowly killing me, I looked at other infertility accounts and saw the repeated message that if I kept on pushing through treatments, i too, would get my baby. I felt selfish and unsure that putting my health first was truly the right thing to do. There was almost nothing out there to help us find peace and validation in ending our infertility journey without feeling like massive failures.

I have felt so called to speak on this now that we’re in this next phase of life and to do my best to share a perspective I wish I had access to last year. I hope that by speaking up and sharing our life in this next chapter, we can help those who are looking for hope in moving on from infertility without a pregnancy or baby. 

If you are reaching the end of your journey, I want you to know that you are not giving up. You are not a failure. You are choosing to not let infertility destroy you. 

It’s okay to grieve the life you wanted, but I want you to know you can still build a life you love. 

You are not giving up. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #infertilityawareness #childlessnotbychoice #lifeafterinfertility #adenomyosis #hysterectomy #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #ttcsisters #ttctribe #ivfsupport #miscarriage #ihadamiscarriage

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