Blog : thatsdarling

I thought I would share a little about myself and my babes with you all!
My name is Olivia, I am 30 years old & grew up in a small town in Michigan! I moved to California when I graduation high school in 2005 where I was exposed to the ocean, the magic of avocados & the best burritos on earth! The first week in California I met my husband, Scott. We will be married 10 years this fall! ?
My first job in SD was at Starbucks and I quickly stared a 2 year Bible school program through our local church. After that, I went after my degree in fashion business. Scott & I got married in 2007 and welcomed our honeymoon baby, Ryder, in 2008. I decided to become a birth doula after my own great birthing experience and did that for about 5 years & cried every single time a sweet babe made their entrance into their family’s arms! I also welcomed baby #2 of my own during that time, my only daughter Delaney.
I got pregnant with my son Weston 3 year later and after he was born we made the bittersweet decision to leave our lives in SD & move to Michigan to spend a season closer to our family in a Michigan & get a good taste of all 4 seasons.
We arrived late June, 2015 and by August I was working at anthropologie so I could meet some new friends, it worked! Yay! We bought our first home, a great church @newchapel & started connecting to the community.
A year & a half later I finally decided to pursue a career in fashion by launching my own personal styling & image consulting business, LivStyled. Today, about 5 months later I’ve had consistent clients and tons of learning opportunities! This job & I were meant to be, I just had to wait on the Lord to show me the right time. 9 years after I graduated fashion school I am excitedly starting my career & I never imagined it would be my own business!
I am so happy to be able to share a small piece of my life with you all. Our lives are what we make them, taking chances & trusting the process has been hard but with God’s grace it has proven to be so rewarding & full of surprises! Cheers to the future, to mine and to yours!

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I am feeling all the feels today! Today, right now, at this very moment I am marking a significant moment in my career! I am SO proud to share with you, my website!! www.livstyled.com
*I also decided to some blogging from the heart!*
I guess I never really understood the vulnerability that is attached to creating a website, an image, a brand that represents who you are. I am thrilled and excited to share this journey with you all and feel the deepest gratitude from all of the support I have received from SO many of you since the beginning and even before that! So, here she is! My newest baby! I have BIG vision for LivStyled & have held tight to a verse in Zechariah 4, “Do not despise small beginnings, for the Lord delights to see the work begin!” This is just the beginning!! I can’t wait to hear what you all think! XO!!

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Summer boots are the bomb.com! Yes, I said that. These babes make the cut almost every day! You don’t want to wear tan, white or black everyday?! Good, you shouldn’t. Throw in some blush, gold or both and get your strut on girl!
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#blush #gold #fashion #inspiration #grandrapids #michigan #personalshopper #personalstylist #stylist #fashionstylist #thatsdarling #darling #darlingmovement #dreamchaser #smallbusiness #bossbabe

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To whoever came up with the slip dress idea, thank you. I mean, it’s brilliant! I’ve had a Marc Jacobs dress for 10 years that has definitely gone out of style but thanks to the mystery-slip-dress-trendsetter, I can at least wear the slip again! Boooya! Add some chambray & my new favorite accessory and done. Siiiiggggh of satisfaction… now I’m off to make some turkey and ricotta meatballs in my slip dress cuz I’m fancy like that. (But not really, I’m wearing jeans and a sports bra… I mean business in the kitchen.) Photo: @kelseyhettinga .
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#girlboss #slipdress #denim #statementnecklace #topknot #grandrapids #stylegram #stylist #personalshopper #personalstylist #michigan #bosslady #thatsdarling #dreamchaser #fashion #fashionpost #inspiration

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Sometimes I like to work out, like in this photo. You probably can’t tell that it’s taking every ounce of core strength I have to sit on that ledge & not fall off! Is it silly I was sore the next day!? Guess I should do more crunch-es & less crunch-ing… ?Siiigh. Side note, these mules are my fav! And also, happy Friday!
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#mules #fashionstylist #dress under a #tank (how do even hash tag that style?!) #fashion #grandrapids #michigan #summerfashion #floral #denim #darlingweekend #thatsdarling #dreamchaser #bosslady #girlboss

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Coffee, coffee, coffee! Buckets of rain and boyfriend fit button ups! Mmmmmmhhhmmmm!

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I don’t really have much to say today, guys! That’s a first! .
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#grandrapids #michigan #stylist #personalshopper #personalstylist #bosslady #ootd #whatiwore #scarf #mom #momstyle #outfitoftheday #wardrobe #denim #thatsdarling #darlingweekend

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You may think an oversized tee + hat + sunnies + scarf might sound like a disguise. Well, you’re right… Just trying to get away with being un-showered & wearing an oversized tee, all day every day and not look like a frump! (Frump… did I make that up?!) All those add-ons make it acceptable, right?! Come on guys, back me up on this! .
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#momstyle #accessories #scarf #hat #sunnies #smile #fashionstylist #stylist #grandrapids #michigan #personalshopper #in #darlingweekend #thatsdarling #ootd #outfitoftheday #whatiwore #fashion #casual #casualstyle #disguise

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Self reflection has become a regular activity around here as of late. I want to live in a constant position of gratitude & awareness – for my life journey so far and the things I have yet to discover in my story.
I feel full of eager anticipation for the things ahead! But today I also feel aware of the process, the steps I’ve walked that have lead me here. They’ve written a lovely little story and today is a valuable part just like the rest, a page that holds a new paragraph in my story. Like with the unfolding of spring, everyday is significant; the rainy days that soften the earth, the sunny days that feed the soil, all with the anticipation for new life to emerge.
But the process couldn’t begin without a seed – like a vision for the flower from the hand of the planter, my God anticipates the moment my life emerges into something new and beautiful and I come alive! The way I did when I got married or became a mom, the way I did when I overcame anxiety and grew in confidence! The way I will so many more times in this life! So, I’m aware of the process and grateful for the days and moments that push me closer to another season of refreshing and newness! .
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#grandrapids #michigan
#encouragement
#style #stylist #fashionstylist
#grateful #spring #fashionblogger #hope
#ootd #darlingweekend #thatsdarling #outfitoftheday #wardrobe #vision #seasons #spring #fashion

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Where you are at in your life right now is relevant, it’s a part of your story! Today is an important day. It’s another day to notice the little things and appreciate this season in your life! It might not be full of things that make you exceedingly happy or maybe it is! Either way there’s something valuable in your today that’s worth being noticed. It’s another day to spend with your closest friends, enjoy your favorite coffee or wear something that makes you feel confident! Another day to dream, to achieve and to invest in lives around you. I see my wild and crazy kids today, laughing and playing. I see the wet roads hinting at spring, I’m heading to work in a place that makes me feel inspired and happy! I’m thankful for another day to be present in my life and aware of the things that make today so lovely! .
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? by @helloimemmaquinn
#grandrapids #michigan #stylist #personalstylist #personalshopper #style #happy #whatiwore #ootd #thatsdarling #darlingweekend #bepresent #family #coffee #mom #momfashion #fashion #spring #layer

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