Finding Purpose: Understanding & Channeling Ambition
As a millennial, I feel a TON of pressure to do and be this bigger,
I am fascinated by what I can do to grow, evolve, and keep up with the competition I’m faced with daily.
(more…)New Beauty Find – Nikkietutorials Everglow Highlighter
*Note: this post is not sponsored*
The Allure Beauty Box is my new best friend. Every month, I get a box FULL of amazing, brand name makeup and beauty products for a low $10 per month. It’s insane.
(more…)Lessons Learned Living With My Boyfriend
A hot topic I come across often is whether a couple should move in together before marriage.
It’s an especially hot topic for millennials since we like to do things a little differently than prior generations. Notice I say differently – and different does not mean bad. 😉
January Sales – My Favorites
Hello babes! Happy Weekend 🙂 One of my goals this year is to share my favorite items when they go on sale. I’m going to do a monthly post that highlights all the things I love/recommend once they go on sale!
(more…)3 Ways to Set Goals You’ll Actually Reach
Happy New Years, babes! I’m so excited to start the year with a clean slate, a fresh start to tackle our goals and reach new levels of success.
Quick announcement: I spent the Christmas break strategizing and building a content plan for the upcoming year. I’m taking everything you’ve told me you wanted and putting it to action.
TCM Beauty Gift Guide
Christmas is just around the
My 7 Favorite Christmas Party + Season Looks
Hi babes! December is here and that means there are tons of parties, celebrations, and gatherings popping up on the calendar!
Not sure what outfit to wear or where to start? I’m here for ya boo! You know I love to plan ahead – and that’s exactly what I’m going to help you do!
I’m super excited to share with ya’ll my favorite pieces this season – from sweaters, jeans, the BEST holiday dress, boots and skirts. There are SO many fun items to share in this post!
Today I wanted to share 7 Christmas or Holiday party looks you can wear – ranging from casual to super dressed up! Each outfit I put together is meant to flatter that beautiful hourglass frame. I will explain in each option how we can accomplish this with each look.
Look #1: Leather Pants + Holiday Sweater + Booties
Best Date Night Restaurants in Dallas
With so many incredible food options in Dallas, it can be hard to narrow down where to dine on a Friday night! I prefer a restaurant with good energy, good food, and great service.
After working a long week, I cherish the moments I get to sit down and be humbly served a delicious, thoughtfully prepared meal. I typically cook meals Sunday-Thursday evening for my little family. But the weekends are my time to unwind, reward myself and enjoy my loved ones!
How To Be A Boss Babe & Stay Fit
For those of you who are new here – my name is Mary and I am the founder of The Candid Millennial. I’m SO excited to have you here and talk ALL things millennial!
Before we get started – I just wanted to make a quick comment on the outfit featured in this post. I am L O V I N G this wide leg pant trend this season. This pair of LEITH pants is SO cute and comes in SO many beautiful colors. Plus, they’re under $100!
Like you and many of my readers, I fill my life with all the things: career, side hustle (blog), charity, family and so much more. My biggest motivator is personal growth and career growth, all while trying to find “balance” in my life.
Best Fall Brunch Spots in Dallas
One of my favorite things to do during the fall is to go to brunch. For all of my fellow Texans, October presents the most beautiful and perfect weather.
Typically, temperatures reach a high of 80 and a low of 60, allowing us to brunch in around 70° temperature which is not only perfect, but also beautiful!
How To Take Better Selfies
How To Take Better Selfies
I know, I know, some of you might be thinking “could this post be any more narcissistic?!” I mean yeah, it could be, but who doesn’t want to put their best foot forward and present the world with the best image of themselves?!
If you don’t care, that’s totally cool. Let’s catch up on the next post. But today I wanted to share all the selfie-taking secrets I’ve collected over the years and what I’ve narrowed down to what I call “selfie essentials”.
How To Have Success On Dating Apps
Shop Entire Look (Outfit details @ bottom of post)
Dating in 2018. What a confusing thing to do. In a world full of options, technology, and hours of mindless scrolling a day, is there even a real strategy to having success at dating?
Discovering Denmark: The Cozy Capital
I can’t believe our trip to Denmark has already come to an end. It seems like we had been anticipating this trip for a long time, and just like that, it’s over!
Best Wineries in Grapevine
It’s 77 degrees in Dallas right now, and it has me feeling some type of way!! I’m SO ready for fall and ready to be able to comfortably hang out outdoors again. Preferably on a patio, with wine. Very specific, I know!
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – What I Bought (Early Access)
TODAY’S THE DAY!! Y’all I have a confession.. I couldn’t sleep last night bc I was wayyyyy too excited for this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Quick tip: check my Insta stories for live clips of me trying on my fave items!
I’m going to try and get y’all some better pics than just in the dressing room, but for now that’s all I got (part time blogger problems). ANYWHO y’all – this year I really took my shopping to a whole new level!!