SimplyChristianne

Our Patio Furniture Update

April 12, 2021 No Comments

So it is Patio season again and we all can’t wait to be able to stay there comfortably like last year. If you have been following me, you know we hang out here a lot for date night, family outdoor movie nights and sometimes we also have put the inflatable pool there for the kids.

Our Patio looks like this last year….

This year we updated our rug, added 2 new outdoor accent chairs and bought a new Grill and got us a bigger one and the one that uses propane instead of charcoal.

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ACCENT CHAIRS/ RUG/ TABLE FIREPIT/ PATIO FURNITURE/ WHITE ACCENT TABLE/ STRING LIGHTS/ THROW PILLOW COVER

and here we added this artificial grass and now I can sit on it and make it another instagrammable spot in the house.

The artificial grass is under $20 and looks so real and low maintenance. If you want to see how bad it looks before check out my post here. And my outfit details below…

I am so glad to have ever hosted a small group of friends for Easter and they are really loving the vibe and the ambiance of the patio. It was a good space to chit chat, grill and have a few drinks. I wanted to put out the outdoor movie night but it was going to be Monday the next day. I just love how this space we have here turned out to be our new hangout spot at the house. We found a gem, we would have not discovered this or do this if we did not have to quarantine last year.

I also love how the next spot were we have the air conditioner turned out after adding the artificial grass. We added different plants this time around as you can see here. We add up some daffodils and hibiscus at the back. next up will show you guys our front porch.

Have a wonderful week ahead and thank you for stopping by!

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

Easter Dresses under $50

March 24, 2021 No Comments

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Easter is just around the corner another exciting way to celebrate new beginnings. A lot of the people I know have already gotten back to church just like us. Another reason to dress up for the very special occasion celebrating Christ that has risen. So here are my picks from Amazon and they are all under $50.

Here are some dresses from Target that are also under $50

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This are perfect dresses specially if it is still chilly where you live. And if you are a girl mom like me then here are some of girls Easter dresses for you.

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Perfect Spring pieces for you little one too than can also be worn in the Summer. You can always add up some denim jackets or other light jackets in case it is still cold in your area. A lot ways to stylishly wear them.

I hope I was able to give some outfit inspirations for you guys.

Thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

Christianne

Lifestyle

My Workout Routine and Meal Preparations

March 19, 2021 No Comments

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Happy Friday everyone! Thought of sharing this here today as I have been getting a lot of questions on my IG stories as I normally post all my lifestyle post there regarding my workouts and meal preparations. I am so happy that I am inspiring a lot of you on this lifestyle change that I just started doing last week of 2020.

What made me start changing my lifestyle? First off, I will be 40 this year and my goal is not to take a lot medications when I am 50. Secondly, working in Healthcare I have to be an advocate for a healthy lifestyle. So when I decided to change and also religiously work on meal prep hubby started to join the band wagon because he just realized he was overweight. And also, being slim doesn’t mean you are healthy, during my 20’s I was really skinny but to come find out on my lab tests I have a lot of values off. So I really had to work on changing the food I eat back then.

And now… Here is the breakdown of my routine… I use Body Boss Method for the meal prep and the workout. on MWF I follow the Body Boss Method HIIT workout plan and they are usually under 30 mins and I add extra 10-15mins to work on weights for toning. That is mostly my goal doing the HIIT is toning and also strength. TTH I do ab workout for 10 mins and 30 minute cardio working on spin bike or threadmil.

As for the meal prep, on weekend we do the shopping we look on what is on the list of ingredients and then we make sure to do it on Sundays and sometimes we had to work on it Mondays as I was not able to finish them all. The meal prep is good a lot of protein diet but trust me you will not starve. It is balanced! I am so happy as well as I know we are being a good example to our kids because now we limit our intake of junk foods. I also start doing the no junk food on weekdays and having Saturday as our cheat day.

What makes this even fun is that Adi and Aidan works out with us except Andi. lol! That is their P. E. class because they are tired of their virtual class all day.

I hope I was able to inspire to help you change for the better. I just wanna be stronger than yesterday!

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

February Best Sellers

March 1, 2021 No Comments

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These are the Top 5’s of February on Simplychristianne blog that most of the readers loved and purchased. Among these the Quilted bag is my favorite and bought it! It is under $40 and very spacious. Also the white dress is only $15 and that is a steal. The sandals is under $50 and is Bottega Venetta inspired. The jeans are also perfect and that black bag is perfect for casual styles or going to the gym. These are all perfect Spring essentials if you are ready to shop for them.

Have a wonderful first day of March! in case you missed check out some Spring inspirations here, here and here.

Simply,

Christianne

Lifestyle, Outfit

Refreshing Your Activewear for Spring

February 19, 2021 No Comments

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Does it motivate you to workout when you have new workout clothes? I know most of you do.. So refreshing your activewear for Spring is important and here are some beautiful Spring colors. They are all have good ratings and is on good price points. I made this to narrow down your search so you can choose better.

Happy workout! Have a wonderful weekend!

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

Amazon Finds White Dresses

February 18, 2021 No Comments

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For those of you looking for white dresses this post is for you. I got some Amazon finds, white dresses for you! I have created this collage to help you find that perfect white dress and ll of these are under $50. They sure fit the budget right? These white dresses are perfect for Spring and Summer style and some of them. I can just envision wearing these in a beach or during the Spring break vacation.

White dresses are just like the little black dress. They are style staple and classic that never goes out of style. My favorite here are the lace ones. As I have worn here….

and this MAMA and ME white dress twinning…

and this post here is a maternity white dress… for the pregnant ladies in here, there is always one for everybody.

I have given different styles here from sleeveless to long sleeve to mini dress and mid and maxi dresses. The maxi dresses are the best specially when you are in the beach they can be a good cover up too. The lace ones are perfect for any Spring/summer event you want to attend they already have that classy effect. The scallop, ruffle and sleeve less are for casual styling. They are more of an everyday style and can be worn with anything.

I hope I was able to give you a good amount of white dresses not to overwhelm you with choices but to give a good number of good pieces to choose from.

As always thank you so much for stopping by and I hope I was able to bring good content for you and if you think this is helpful or you know somebody looking for this content, I will truly appreciate it and I bet the perfect that will receive this info will appreciate it too.

Simply,

Christianne

Lifestyle

President’s Day Sale

February 15, 2021 No Comments

Happy Monday! Sharing all the good finds I found here to brighten up your Monday because it is not supposed to be a Manic Monday. Sharing all good President’s Day sale here from different brands from jeans, patio furniture and swimsuits to name a few.

Here are some good Swimsuits I found from Aerie and they are under $35 and the top and bottom ones are buy one get free. Such a good deal you don’t want to miss!

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Here are the one piece…

Buy one get ne top and bottom…

OLD NAVY

Jeans are under $25

ABERCROMBIE

Bottoms like jeans and shorts are a good deal too!

and some H&M Spring outfits….

and how about some outdoor patio furniture to get ready your house for the warm weather…

WAYFAIR

I hope I was able to give you good deals to work on this day and enjoy your long weekend!

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

Fashion Finds: Spring Shoes

February 10, 2021 No Comments

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MULES:

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I am currently on the hunt on Fashion finds like the Spring shoes. I know moat of you are too so I have come up with these shoes to help you and make it easy for you to decide which one to get. I narrowed it down to 3 categories here to kind of give you all the 3 styles to watch out for.

I am mostly leaning towards getting new mules and a pair of cute flat sandals. I am also excited to get new Spring dresses so in case you are looking for one check out my recent post here. So currently I have ordered this mule shoes and waiting for it to arrive. They will be perfect for dressing up or down on any styles you would wanna wear, Can be worn both with jeans or with dresses. It goes with any outfit you think of wearing and they are very comfy too.

I am looking of getting each of the styles, I am the type that will not leave one behind. I know I can wear them all and will probably my go to not only for Spring but also for Summer time. So investing on these items is definitely worth it and most of them are currently on sale and on an affordable price point.

I have also chose mostly neutral color as they are perfect for Spring with all the blooming flowers around you when they start to come to life. SO I thank you for stopping by here on the blog and please do let me know what you are currently looking for so I can make a blog post about it for you. I want to be a good resource for all your fashion and styling needs.

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

Shacket under $40

February 8, 2021 No Comments

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I have worn a shacket so many times and I feel like this trend should stay. How about you guys? this trend is easy to style and I always love a chic casual outfit anyway so here are the Shacket under $40. So here you go, I have added shackets on list of my 2021 Fashion predictions. The items are all from Amazon and I made sure that their ratings are 4 stars and above. I wanna give y’all quality shirts.

In case you have not followed me on my Instagram yet. It is @simplychristianne and here are the other shackets that I worn here and here. But if you are on a girly side and love dresses. In case you missed it, I have shared some Amazon Spring dresses here. They are also under $40 and super chic that it gets me excited for the warm weather.

As you can see on both post, I have worn it athleisure style and also worn it with my UGG boots for warmth during this Winter months. And now on Instagram the ne that I just shared I was wearing it with ankle booties and they are perfect. Next up I will posting a whole lot more Spring finds to get now to refresh your spring wardrobe and be ready for the world. Hopefully covid will be gone soon and everybody gets vaccinated. I just finished my second dose yesterday and my arm is really sore but hey. It is to protect me and everybody around me specially I am always expose at work and I have kids and my mom here at work. It just gives me that peace of mind.

Alright now, that is all folks! Let me know from the comments below what else are you interested in seeing on my blog post. I am currently working on putting up self care post for you guys so stay tuned.

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

Valentine’s Day Date Night Outfit

February 1, 2021 No Comments

Can’t believe we are on the first day of the love month. So here is a Valentine’s Day Date night Outfit for you to re create. I have been living mostly in comfy chic casual clothes on a Target run or just a regular trip to the grocery store. So this time, I decided I will be dressing up even if it means it is just a Date night at home. I can already envision this outfit being worn in a very romantic restaurant while drinking some wine.

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This look is perfect if you love wearing dresses. If you prefer to go out on a fancy date, this dress is for you. In case it is cold in your area just like here. I would just throw on some long coat in Black or any neutral color.

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This outfit is more for the ladies who does not want to wear a dress but still have that chic feminine style. The top is already an upgrade together with those jeans. And those sandals made it even better plus the handbag! In all honesty, This is more like me than number one. Don’t get me wrong I do love wearing dresses but mostly in the Summer.

I hope I was able to give y’all a good outfit inspiration. You have 2 weeks to prepare for your Valentine’s date and there will be more options for you to come in the coming dates and I am still working on them so stay tuned. Also I will be sharing some cute Valentine’s day content for all the mama’s out there like me to keep the kids entertained at home. I will be sharing some cute items for the kids to enjoy since the in person school Valentine’s candy bag will not be there in case your child is doing virtual learning like mine.

Also in case you are in the DMV check out this restaurant for date night.

Simply,

Christianne

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