“Hot girl summer” has a whole new meaning in t “Hot girl summer” has a whole new meaning in the south. Love this humidity for us. 🔥🤪 Had to snap a pic before we left yesterday because I knew I would be a mess by the time we got there. What’s the weather like where you are?

I am deeply obsessed with this dress. The cutouts are flattering and not too much and it really highlights your curves. You can also wear a real bra or a nursing bra with it and in the summer that is just ideal.

I’m wearing a L and it is roomy but still flattering. This dress is also on major sale today for $21! Linking it in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3IA9s

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #oldnavystyle #oldnavy #shopltk #ltkunder50 #spottedinoldnavy
There are some new faces around here so first of a There are some new faces around here so first of all, hello! Thank you so much for being here. 👋🏻 Please say “hello” in the comments and let me know your favorite beverage. You’ll learn quickly that I drink a LOT of Diet Coke. 🥤

I thought it might be a good idea to reintroduce myself. So here are a few quick facts about me!

1. I live just outside of Atlanta. I have bopped all over the Atlanta area and lived and worked on all sides of the city before happily settling down back in my hometown. I NEVER thought I would live in the same zip code where I grew up, but I love that this is where we have decided to put down roots and start our family.
2. Speaking of family, I met my husband, Stephen, in college. He was my blind date to a sorority party. (I’m a ZTA 🍓👑) We got married in October of 2016 and had our first baby (Benjamin) in March 2021! 
3. I also have two adorable pets, Molly and Mimosa. 🐶🐱 Mimosa was featured in the Atlanta Humane Society calendar last year as Miss May! ✨
4. I primarily share midsize style for the in-between bodies on my blog, Instagram and LTK app! I have been between sizes 8-16 over the past few years, so I know a few things about dressing a midsize body. I just released my midsize style guide yesterday, and you can instantly download it from my blog! (Helengbailey.com) 
5. As a former certified event planner, I love to share holiday and party planning inspo on my platforms. Halloween is my favorite though, and I have already started shooting Halloween content. 🕷 This year is going to be the biggest and best year yet! In addition to party planning ideas, Ben and I are sharing more mom and son costume ideas, and Ben in a costume is just my favorite! 😍

Thank you so, so much for being here! I work hard on this little side hustle and can’t keep it going without you. I’m so grateful for your engagement, clicks, likes and comments. Please do not ever hesitate to reach out! I LOVE to hear from you! Happy Friday! 💕
I wore this dress in Savannah for workshop day at I wore this dress in Savannah for workshop day at @theblogsocieties conference! I love this dress and think it would be perfect for a baby shower, garden party and is even work appropriate! It’s very flattering and will definitely be pulled out of my closet again and again!

Speaking of flattering, I am releasing my midsize style guide tomorrow morning to my newsletter subscribers! If you are midsize, don’t miss the release. The guide is full of tips and tricks for dressing midsize bodies, plus it has lots of summer items from my favorite midsize brands.

I am wearing a large in this dress and it runs a little big, if in between sizes, size down! Linked here in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) to shop my Instagram, daily outfits and favorite products! https://liketk.it/3HsPQ

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #tbscon #theblogsocieties #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner
This dress is such a staple in my wardrobe right n This dress is such a staple in my wardrobe right now! It is so flattering and I just can’t get enough. It is 30% off today with code SUNNY! 

What piece in your closet do you wear over and over? 

I am wearing a large in this dress and it runs a little big, if in between sizes, size down! Linked here in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) to shop my Instagram, daily outfits and favorite products! https://liketk.it/3HEEG 

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #loveloft #loftimist #shopltk #ltksalealert
Savannah is such a dream! I’m lucky that it’s Savannah is such a dream! I’m lucky that it’s not too far away and I get to visit often. I posted my Savannah Travel Guide on the blog today! ➡️ helengbailey.com.

My set is one of my new favorites! I love the color and the high-waisted fit. I’ve linked it in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me there for my daily ootds, outfit inspiration and favorite products! https://liketk.it/3HByk

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner
Made it to Savannah! ☀️ Obsessed with this s Made it to Savannah! ☀️ 

Obsessed with this set from @petalandpup that I wore to @theblogsocieties #tbscon welcome party last night! Linking it in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3Hp33

I’m wearing a large and it runs true to size!

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner #shopltk
Loving every second of summer with my sweet boy. S Loving every second of summer with my sweet boy. Swipe through for our list of pool or beach day essentials with your baby! ☀️ 

And enjoy the second pic of my boy living his best life. He is such a water baby! 🤣🤣

All of our baby pool essentials are linked in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3GXvf

Do you love the pool or beach more during the summer? 🏖 

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #atlblogger #atlantablog #georgiablogger #ltkfamily #ltkbaby #ltkkids
First Friday of summer! ☀️ What are you doing First Friday of summer! ☀️ What are you doing this weekend?

Ben came home from school FULL of energy today so we decided this was a perfect afternoon for a first trip to the park! 🛝 He LOVED it! Here’s a big photo dump of my sweet boy. 

My overalls are linked in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3GJYV

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #atlblogger #atlantablog #georgiablogger #shopltk #ltkunder50 #ltkfamily
Poolside cuddles with my favorite little dude! ☀ Poolside cuddles with my favorite little dude! ☀️

What are you doing for the long weekend? 💙

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #atlblogger #atlantablog #georgiablogger
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Finess · February 20, 2015

The Best Things About Traveling

I am leaving for Jamaica in one week from today! ONE WEEK! For those who don’t know, I won a trip to Jamaica, oh and I’m leaving one week from today. In case I didn’t mention…

I love traveling. More than anything really. So today I’m reliving some of my favorite things about traveling to kick off Jamaica week on the blog.

You can sleep anywhere.

Yes this is a moving train, and yes I am asleep behind those sunglasses.

The Photos.
Forget being beautiful and something completely out of the ordinary. Sometimes you get a perfectly timed photo in front of something awesome.

Meeting the Locals.


We are not in a marina, museum, aquarium or anything else. We are on a public beach in Mexico and a sting ray that big swam up to where we were standing and hung out for 30 minutes and let us pet him. Sometimes life is really cool. Swimming with dolphins was supervised. They’re like the puppies of the sea. Eeee so cute.

No Open Container Laws.

In America, you can only drink in places with liquor licenses and can be under heavy supervision, unless of course it is Mardi Gras or a beer festival. When you travel internationally there are no open container laws. Side note: in Italy, it seems I never went anywhere without a full bottle of wine.

You Get to do Adventurous Things.

Like riding a bike through a crazy jungle.

The Awesome Festivals.

I visited Malta and went to a fiesta every weekend. I think the one that really took the cake was the Palio in Sienna which is a huge horse race. We took this picture before everything really got started…that’s why we are the only people in this picture.

You Learn to be Brave.




Naples is a rough part of Italy. I almost got taken during a train strike and was waiting for Liam Neeson to show up any minute. Reader’s Digest version: we got stuck in Naples on our way to Sorrento during a train strike. I was sitting outside the station with my group, when these men next to me said something along the lines of “blonde americana” and then starting naming Euro prices. We had gone to the Coliseum in Rome earlier that day. So on the way home, when we had to stop back in Naples I borrowed a plastic sword one of our friends bought at the Coliseum. Don’t mess with me, bro!

The Crazy Concoctions You Can’t Have in America.

Those are five liter mojitos, folks…

Who You Become When You’re Traveling.


I don’t know about you, but I become the best version of myself when I’m traveling. I just love it.

What’s your favorite part of traveling? 

In: Finess · Tagged: Finesse, traveling

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Comments

  1. Kenzie Smith says

    February 21, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    I both love and hate this post ;D I love this post because it sounds like you have gone on so many adventures! However, I hate it because I have never traveled outside of the United States and I haven't even left my state in what feels like FOREVER ha ha!!

  2. Hel On Heels says

    February 22, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    I love traveling so much! I've made a deal with myself that I go somewhere I've never been at least once a year, even if it is in the US.

  3. Amanda (@stffamandalikes) says

    February 22, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    No open container laws are glorious! I'm so jealous of your upcoming Jamaica trip. I want to come!

  4. Hel On Heels says

    February 23, 2015 at 5:27 am

    I'm ready for America to catch on…

  5. brookejones says

    February 23, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    Travelling is so good for the soul! I absolutely grow as a person every single time. Looks like you've had some amazing adventures. Super creepy about what happened in Naples. I'll have to remember to pack a plastic sword if I ever go 😉 And I'm jealous you can sleep anywhere! I'm the opposite. I can't sleep anywhere but a bed unless it's a wine-induced sleep ha!

  6. Kay R. says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Oh man travelling is the best thing on the planet! Have so much fun in Jamaica. Ive been several times .. Climb the Dunn's if you get the chance!

  7. Hel On Heels says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    Honestly, both of those pictures were wine induced naps…but I really can nap anywhere. It's a gift I hope I never lose!

  8. Hel On Heels says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    OH! Thanks for the recommendation! If you have any more PLEASE let me know!

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“Hot girl summer” has a whole new meaning in t “Hot girl summer” has a whole new meaning in the south. Love this humidity for us. 🔥🤪 Had to snap a pic before we left yesterday because I knew I would be a mess by the time we got there. What’s the weather like where you are?

I am deeply obsessed with this dress. The cutouts are flattering and not too much and it really highlights your curves. You can also wear a real bra or a nursing bra with it and in the summer that is just ideal.

I’m wearing a L and it is roomy but still flattering. This dress is also on major sale today for $21! Linking it in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3IA9s

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #oldnavystyle #oldnavy #shopltk #ltkunder50 #spottedinoldnavy
There are some new faces around here so first of a There are some new faces around here so first of all, hello! Thank you so much for being here. 👋🏻 Please say “hello” in the comments and let me know your favorite beverage. You’ll learn quickly that I drink a LOT of Diet Coke. 🥤

I thought it might be a good idea to reintroduce myself. So here are a few quick facts about me!

1. I live just outside of Atlanta. I have bopped all over the Atlanta area and lived and worked on all sides of the city before happily settling down back in my hometown. I NEVER thought I would live in the same zip code where I grew up, but I love that this is where we have decided to put down roots and start our family.
2. Speaking of family, I met my husband, Stephen, in college. He was my blind date to a sorority party. (I’m a ZTA 🍓👑) We got married in October of 2016 and had our first baby (Benjamin) in March 2021! 
3. I also have two adorable pets, Molly and Mimosa. 🐶🐱 Mimosa was featured in the Atlanta Humane Society calendar last year as Miss May! ✨
4. I primarily share midsize style for the in-between bodies on my blog, Instagram and LTK app! I have been between sizes 8-16 over the past few years, so I know a few things about dressing a midsize body. I just released my midsize style guide yesterday, and you can instantly download it from my blog! (Helengbailey.com) 
5. As a former certified event planner, I love to share holiday and party planning inspo on my platforms. Halloween is my favorite though, and I have already started shooting Halloween content. 🕷 This year is going to be the biggest and best year yet! In addition to party planning ideas, Ben and I are sharing more mom and son costume ideas, and Ben in a costume is just my favorite! 😍

Thank you so, so much for being here! I work hard on this little side hustle and can’t keep it going without you. I’m so grateful for your engagement, clicks, likes and comments. Please do not ever hesitate to reach out! I LOVE to hear from you! Happy Friday! 💕
I wore this dress in Savannah for workshop day at I wore this dress in Savannah for workshop day at @theblogsocieties conference! I love this dress and think it would be perfect for a baby shower, garden party and is even work appropriate! It’s very flattering and will definitely be pulled out of my closet again and again!

Speaking of flattering, I am releasing my midsize style guide tomorrow morning to my newsletter subscribers! If you are midsize, don’t miss the release. The guide is full of tips and tricks for dressing midsize bodies, plus it has lots of summer items from my favorite midsize brands.

I am wearing a large in this dress and it runs a little big, if in between sizes, size down! Linked here in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) to shop my Instagram, daily outfits and favorite products! https://liketk.it/3HsPQ

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #tbscon #theblogsocieties #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner
This dress is such a staple in my wardrobe right n This dress is such a staple in my wardrobe right now! It is so flattering and I just can’t get enough. It is 30% off today with code SUNNY! 

What piece in your closet do you wear over and over? 

I am wearing a large in this dress and it runs a little big, if in between sizes, size down! Linked here in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) to shop my Instagram, daily outfits and favorite products! https://liketk.it/3HEEG 

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #loveloft #loftimist #shopltk #ltksalealert
Savannah is such a dream! I’m lucky that it’s Savannah is such a dream! I’m lucky that it’s not too far away and I get to visit often. I posted my Savannah Travel Guide on the blog today! ➡️ helengbailey.com.

My set is one of my new favorites! I love the color and the high-waisted fit. I’ve linked it in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me there for my daily ootds, outfit inspiration and favorite products! https://liketk.it/3HByk

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner
Made it to Savannah! ☀️ Obsessed with this s Made it to Savannah! ☀️ 

Obsessed with this set from @petalandpup that I wore to @theblogsocieties #tbscon welcome party last night! Linking it in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3Hp33

I’m wearing a large and it runs true to size!

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner #shopltk
Loving every second of summer with my sweet boy. S Loving every second of summer with my sweet boy. Swipe through for our list of pool or beach day essentials with your baby! ☀️ 

And enjoy the second pic of my boy living his best life. He is such a water baby! 🤣🤣

All of our baby pool essentials are linked in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3GXvf

Do you love the pool or beach more during the summer? 🏖 

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #atlblogger #atlantablog #georgiablogger #ltkfamily #ltkbaby #ltkkids
First Friday of summer! ☀️ What are you doing First Friday of summer! ☀️ What are you doing this weekend?

Ben came home from school FULL of energy today so we decided this was a perfect afternoon for a first trip to the park! 🛝 He LOVED it! Here’s a big photo dump of my sweet boy. 

My overalls are linked in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3GJYV

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #atlblogger #atlantablog #georgiablogger #shopltk #ltkunder50 #ltkfamily
Poolside cuddles with my favorite little dude! ☀ Poolside cuddles with my favorite little dude! ☀️

What are you doing for the long weekend? 💙

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #atlblogger #atlantablog #georgiablogger
Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I rapped to Vanilla Ice. 🧊 

Had the best week in Tulum celebrating our friends! 🌴 And now I’m so happy to be reunited with our snuggly boy.

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3FnrN

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