Phew! We are back! It was all things wonderful and after many DMs, I am sharing the looks my family begrudgingly captured. Cue the grunts and groans!

Happy Shopping! xo

Johanna and her husband in the Dominican Republic, she is wearing a floral mini dress and sandals

Johanna in the Dominican Republic wearing a plaid printed maxi dress, silver jewelry and white accessories.

Johanna and her daughters in the Dominican Republic. Johanna is wearing a pink leopard silk slip dress and silver jewelry.

Johanna in the Dominican Republic wearing a floral printed maxi dress, gold jewelry, and sandals.

My dress is sold out but linked here.

Johanna in the Dominican Republic wearing a blue mini dress, gold jewelry and white accessories.

Johanna in the Dominican Republic wearing a floral mini dress and black sandals.

Johanna in the Dominican Republic wearing a peach one piece swimsuit and standing in front of the ocean.

Johanna on a boat in the Dominican Republic wearing a floral high waisted bikini, gold jewelry, and a straw har

Johanna standing on a palm tree wearing a leopard high waisted bikini and sun hat.

Johanna standing on wooden steps on the beach in the Dominican Republic wearing a black high waisted bikini, white button down and straw hat.

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May 17, 2023

The Express Spring Sale...a sale not to miss!

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Summer may be on our minds but I can promise you there are some deals you’ll never want to mess. Namely the Express sale as it’s a great outlet for basics. I’ve curated 21 must-have closet staples and while note all of them are ideal for summer temps, I can tell you that all of them are ideal for your wardrobe ranging from contour bodysuits to amazing, vegan leather dresses. There’s a nice mix of Spring blazers, jackets and denim, too. Every year I stock up on their bodysuits because they suck you in in all the right places. Grab these pieces while supplies last!

Happy shopping! xo

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Feb 5, 2023

February hit list.

Feb 5, 2023

I’m not quite ready for resort wear so indulge me as I round up my favorite Revolve pieces for February. I’ve gotten several requests through my DMs on Instagram for Revolve over the last few months. I never knew I had so many closet Revolve shoppers.

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Feb 3, 2023

Nearly a decade.

Feb 3, 2023

My agency is moving towards it’s 10th anniversary. (@oakstsocial) I’ve been waking up frequently wondering, “how did I/we get here?” Tbh, it’s a bit of a blur.

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Feb 2, 2023

2022 learnings + epiphanies: the year that was

Feb 2, 2023

I typically draft and publish this post before the close of the year with a long, laundry list of things I learned about myself and others. It’s quirky. It’s sarcastic. It’s authentic. And, it’s a nice summary of self growth and truisms about aging gracefully. (not just the physical kind)

And if you’re new here, you can read my 2021 learnings here. It’s an annual thing!

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Dec 13, 2022

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While December is the most wonderful time of the year for many, the last-minute shopping and family expectations from the holidays can also make it quite hectic. As someone living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C), I can’t be dealing with symptoms of constipation, abdominal pain and bloating while balancing everything that comes with the holiday season too.

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Nov 25, 2022

Zara's Black Friday Sale

Nov 25, 2022

I don’t go bananas on Black Friday. I kind of graze all weekend because let’s be honest, the sales last for quite some time despite the Cyber Week sense of urgency. With that said, there is one sale I never miss and that’s the Zara Black Friday sale. It’s my favorite. Zara is my quintessential stop for basics. I always get compliments on outerwear, denim and shoes. Always. And I keep those pieces forever. Affordable, minimal and contemporary. I don’t care if you’ve never shopped here before, this is the year to change that.

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Nov 14, 2022

The best of holiday sequins.

Nov 14, 2022

I strongly believe in the power of sequins. For everyday but also very much for holiday time. I am riding on the fumes of my annual Babesgiving party in which there is a very strict dress code. You must sparkle and shine and sequins are preferred. More to come on that but my girls always turn out. Always!

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Nov 9, 2022

Everyday elevated looks.

Nov 9, 2022

Sharing the simplest fit for a weekday and the reason I’m doing it is to prove one point: monochromatic looks are so much more luxe and elevated and you don’t have to break the bank. It all came together very accidentally tbh.

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Nov 7, 2022

Our Weekend Guide for a Milwaukee Getaway

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We celebrated 12 years of marriage this past July. To say this post is overdue would be the understatement of the century. Don’t judge. There were things and the such that prevented me from writing this post. It must be noted that we could not get a sitter to save our lives so guess who we took with? Yes, you guessed it…we celebrated our anni with our little ladies and while romance was not exactly on the menu, I can tell you that we had a great time exploring Milwaukee on a much different level that had everything and anything to do with our kids ages. So let’s dive in shall we?

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What I wore in Dominican Republic.

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