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NEW BLOG POST // rounding up the cutest plaid dresses for fall 🍂

My exact dress is sold out but I’ve linked an identical dress in the post! Also linked my mini backpack because is having a sale! Use code PREFALL2021 for 30% off site-wide!

Happy Halloween, pumpkins!

Did Halloween sneak up on you?! We majorly dropped the ball on costumes this year...whoops😬 what’d you dress up as?!

Hope you all have a safe & SPOOKtacular night!

Is it Friday yet? I just want to be drinking an Aperol spritz like in this photo, is that so much to ask?! 😭🍹

I got a pack of the cutest headbands on Amazon and get so many compliments any time I wear any of them. 6 for under $10!

Headbands are linked in our bio. Also linked the cutest headband holder that’s absolutely perfect!

22 WEEK BUMPDATE // baby is as big as a coconut and weighs as much as a football! Feeling great and baby is healthy and super active lately!

We’re finallyyy finding out the gender this weekend and cannot wait to share it with y’all! Rounded up some of the most popular wives tales to predict what we’re having! I’m but Kat and Troy are 💙 or 💗 ?!? What’s your vote?!

+ Chinese calendar: 💗
+ Awful morning sickness means girl: 💙
+ Pregnancy acne means girl: 💙
+ Craving salty means boy, craving sweet means girl: 💙
+ Heartburn means girl: 💗
+ Moody means girl: 💙
+ Face weight gain means girl: 💗
+ Clumsy means boy: 💗
+ Running cold means boy: 💙
+ Carrying low means boy: 💙

🍂 Hello, Fall? Are you there?🍁

We don’t care that it’s currently 80 degrees outside, bring on the sweaters!!

Sweater season is our FAVORITE and we cannot wait to show you guys all the cute sweaters we’ve stocked up on for the upcoming months.

is definitely our go to for sweaters, including the two we’re wearing in this picture!

We’ve linked them to our LTK or shop them via Shop The Feed through the link in our bio!

What’s your go to store for the best sweaters? and all the way for us 😂

Swipe right to see who’s been keeping a little secret... 🤫

We’re so excited to announce that the littlest member of ITD will be joining us February 2022!

Happy National Red Wine Day!!

I LOVE red wine. Once the baby is asleep, one of my favorite parts of the day is cracking open a delicious bottle of full bodied red wine and pouring myself a big ol’ glass.

In honor of national red wine day, I wrote a whole blog post on the best red wines under $30, because let’s be honest here, we are ballin on a budget 😂🙌🏻

Whether you like Cabernet, Pinot noir, blends, it’s all on there!

Head to ittakesdeuxblog.com to check it out and please comment here or on the blog post letting me know your favorite red wine under $30!

Happy Drinkin’! 🍷🍷

Apparently it’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie day and who are we to not celebrate a national holiday?!

We stumbled upon the CUTEST market place with amazing coffee (I got a cookie butter latte with almond milk 😍), rows upon rows of warm fresh baked cookies and plenty of outdoor seating lined with the cutest flowers.

Do you have a go-to coffee shop where you live? What’s your go-to coffee?!

Go get a cookie people! It makes the day so much better, trust me 👏🏻

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/sunscreen-101/

Real talk...sun exposure is one of WORST things you can do to your skin! We’re talking brown spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles...oh and you know, potential skin cancer. No thank you! Check out our latest post to learn about all things sunscreen. Protect your skin this summer because no one wants to look like a shriveled up raisin 🙅🏻‍♀️

I’ve linked my current go-to sunscreens for face and body in our LTK and some other faves in the blog post.

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New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/excessive-dog-shedding/

If you're struggling to tame your pups fur and keep it off of your floors, couch, beds, basically everywhere...we've got just the post for you! We're sharing the BEST and our most loved (and used) products for those shedding pups!

These are our tried and true, ride or die products that we seriously cannot live without. Especially in the summer months! We even have something for those sensitive pups out there.

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Excessive Dog Shedding | Best Products To Help With Hair | it takes deux If you have a dog that suffers from excessive dog shedding, we have found some products that will make your life so much easier!

Happy Friday, loves! 🥂

Kat here! 🙋🏻‍♀️ just sitting by myself drinking a spicy marg, catching up on and missing my bestie while she’s living the life down in Austin 😭 Why do you want to leave meeee?! (Name that movie! 😂)

What are you doing this Friday night? And more importantly, what are you drinking?!

🎇 Happy Fourth of July!! 🎆

We hope everyone is having better weather than we are over here in Southen Connecticut 😂🙈

But a little rain isn’t going to stop us from an epic July 4th charcuterie board! Let’s be real, nothing can come between us and our cheese 💃🏻

We hope you’re having the best weekend with family and friends! What are you eating and drinking? Are you having a party or going to one? Let us know what you’re up to! 🤗🎉

day 2!! 💃 The party just keeps on rolling!! We're sharing all the best Prime Day deals over on our LTK - linked below!

https://www.liketoknow.it/ittakesdeux

Don't have an LTK account? No worries, you can also shop through our blog - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/shop-the-feed/

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New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/throw-pillows/

9 best kept secrets interior designers use for throw pillows

We’re talking all things pillows over on the blog!! Throw pillows can seriously elevate your space and make it feel complete, but things can get tacky real quick. We’re giving you all the best interior design secrets to get that expensive ‘custom’ look without the custom price tag!

We go over pillow sizing, how to choose a color palette, how to mix and match pillows, and so much more! We even put together some pillow arrangements that you can shop to get the look for your home.

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We lived all of our wildest Trader Joe’s dreams this weekend when we did a taste test of a bunch of the new & seasonal summer items! ☀️

It was so so much fun to not only be able to buy a bunch of stuff just for fun, but then to taste everything together!

We were definitely so surprised by the things we really loved and even more so by the stuff we really didn’t 🙅🏻‍♀️

We wrote up a blog post on everything we tried, including what we would and would not buy again (we didn’t always agree 😂) AND saved it all to our highlights.

We also added a few extras to the blog post so make sure you check it out! Link is in our bio ✨

Did you watch our stories? Did anything surprise you? What are you going to go buy after watching?! Comment below!👇🏼

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/hospital-bag-essentials/

There are so many pregnant mamas out there right now, so we're sharing Kat's hospital bag must-haves! These are the ONLY things she would pack if she could go back and do it all over again. She's giving you a ton of options at every price point so no matter your budget, you'll be prepared on the big day!

Everything is also linked in our LTK! - https://www.liketoknow.it/ittakesdeux

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Hospital Bag Essentials | Everything You Need For Labor & Delivery | it takes deux Packing for the hospital can be so stressful so we put together a list of the only hospital bag essentials you actually need!

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/summer-bags/

We found soo many cute bags that we had to organize them into three categories - beach, casual, and dressy bags. Check out stories for a look at two of the bags IRL.

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💕 Happy Mothers Day! 💐

To all of the mamas out there, the ones who had the easiest births, the hardest births, the unconventional births, the ones that never gave birth at all.. you are all AMAZING.

Being a mom is never easy but being a mom in a pandemic is next level and we all deserve to be celebrated today ❤️

Raise them strong & raise them kind 💕

This sunshine has us feeling springy 🌼 save for inspo!

If you want to get this look, check out our ‘Essie Spring 2021’ blog post - find it under the ‘beauty’ section of our blog

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/essie-spring-2021/

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SALE ALERT - goodnight macaroon // 30% off sitewide with code spring2021

http://liketk.it/3ewpu - everything linked in our LTK!

Our picks:
+ Julien ruffled square neck cropped top
https://rstyle.me/+TAyM1HLz9B-ccPGalddNtw

+ Angela sleeveless cropped top
https://rstyle.me/+vI2-J0id6OQb_MzjzPCWrw

+ Antonia floral printed ruched long sleeves mini dress
https://rstyle.me/+g0v4Hwc3RkXiyDnvYIUFfw

+ Jessica floral printed ruched mini dress
https://rstyle.me/+R8E0tk_zzdssNOfqqOzgZA

+ Esther rattan clutch
https://rstyle.me/+LtseVJrkVzcPMgL29WyohQ

+ Emma canvas checked mini backpack
https://rstyle.me/+NHgIjkb3Jje6ti2NwRWs7Q

+ Maddie intrecciato faux leather chain strap bag
https://rstyle.me/+AFLB-qhmAmAr-3AIGkVe7g

+ Hadley studded strap tan sandals
https://rstyle.me/+o25z8mmrgFD7iyvhIPwxPQ

+ Tasha double braided straps heeled sandals
https://rstyle.me/+K8rsdS2dFahJDioazW22yQ

Follow us on the .it app to get the product details for this look and others

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/the-other-woman-book-review/

April’s book review of The Other Woman by Sandie Jones is up on the blog! 📚 If you read along with us this month let us know what you thought!

Don’t forget to follow along in our stories as we announce next months book 📖 All of our monthly book club choices are saved under our ‘Book Club Highlight’ and all reviews are under the 'book' category of our blog, linked!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/category/daily-life/books/

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Just searching for the weekend like... 🐚☀️

SALE ALERT - QUAY // buy one, get one FREE!

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Screenshot this pic to get shoppable product details with the .it shopping app

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/chemical-exfoliation/

Chemical exfoliants are the latest skincare buzz and for good reason! Exfoliation is an essential step to maintain that healthy glow, improve skin tone and texture, for anti-aging, and to prevent breakouts. Take it from me, exfoliants have transformed my skin and I swear by them.

If you don't use a chemical exfoliant in your skin care routine, you seriously don't want to miss this post! No matter if you're a skincare guru or beginner, I'm breaking it all down for you!

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Skincare 101: Everything You Need To Know About Chemical Exfoliation | It Takes Deux What is chemical exfoliation? We're breaking it all down for you to help you choose the perfect chemical exfoliant for your skin type!

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/margarita-recipes/

The Cinco de Mayo celebration continues over here at ITD! To go with our guacamole round up, we're now brining you a margarita round up! We have 19 of the best margarita recipes that we found on Pinterest and OMG they're all so good!

We have some of the classics but we also have some pretty unique recipes (hint, hint...🥑 ). If you're a margarita lover like us, you won't want to miss this post!

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19 Of The Most Insane Margarita Recipes On Pinterest | It Takes Deux These are the best margarita recipes we've found on Pinterest that will be perfect for any occasion - especially Cinco de Mayo!

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/the-best-guacamole-recipes/

In honor of Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching, we've rounded up some of the absolute best guacamole recipes on the internet! We wanted to bring you a variety of different guacamole recipes so we have everything from a classic guac recipe to a crab guac. Yep, you read that right crab guac - don't knock it until you check out the post...it's FAB!

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11 Of The Best Guacamole Recipes On The Internet | It Takes Deux This Cinqo De Mayo impress your friends with some amazing guac! We have rounded up the best & most delicious guacamole recipes on the web!

Happy Monday, beauties ☀️

If you caught Steph’s Sephora sale haul & try on, you know her first impressions were 😍👌🔥

Sephora sale ends today so we’ve linked all her sale picks and every day make up in the .it app or visit https://www.liketoknow.it/ittakesdeux // screenshot this pic to get shoppable product details with the LIKEtoKNOW.it app http://liketk.it/3dmHz

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/mothers-day-gifts/

We're bringing you the ultimate guide for the best Mother's Day gifts. We've thought of every type of mom - the chef, the wino, the fit mom, the beauty lover, the spa queen...there's something for everyone!

The best part about our gifts guides is that they're shoppable on our blog! All you have to do is click the + sign next to the product to be taken directly to the retailer to shop!

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SEPHORA SPRING SAVINGS EVENT // download the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app to shop this pic via screenshot

Kat’s picks:
+ BareMinerals longwear powder foundation - natural 11
+ Nars radiant creamy concealer - custard

Steph’s picks:
+ Anastasia dipbrow pomade - dark brown
+ Dior addict lip glow - 01 pink
+ Ilia multi-stick cheek & lip - at last
+ Ilia super serum skin tint SPF 40 foundation - baikal ST9.5
+ Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood flawless filter - 5 tan
+ Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless finish setting powder - 2 medium

http://liketk.it/3cWSJ .it

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/mothers-day-drinks/

We're bringing you 23 drink ideas that will make mom feel special this Mother's Day! We have EVERYTHING - cocktails with gin, vodka, tequila, Prosecco based drinks, fruity drinks, more savory drinks...

And if cocktails aren’t your thing, we have plenty of amazing lattes with coffee or matcha, we have smoothies, lemonade, hot chocolate and of course mocktails.

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📸 photo credit Fox and Briar - linked in our post

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/mothers-day-brunch/

Check out our blog for 21 amazing Mother’s Day brunch recipes that mom will absolutely love. We got sweet, we got savory, we got charcuterie, there’s even a brunch pasta!

Believe it or not, but Mother’s Day is exactly one month away from today! We know how important it is to make Mother’s Day super special, so we wanted to help out as much as we can.

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📸 credit Fraîche - linked in our post!

New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/trader-joes-must-haves-for-april/

You know what time it is - TRADER JOE’S FAVORITES TIME!! Our top 10 April must-haves are now live on the blog. We’re even giving you the skinny on the product we do not recommend this month 👎🏼 check it all out in the link in our bio!

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Sunshine on my mind ☀️

Our last installment of Easter snacks (we still have a cocktail coming!) might be the cutest one of all - Caprese Lady Bugs!!

It is literally THE EASIEST appetizer ever. We got pre-sliced mozzarella, cut the tomatos in half, cut up some olives, grabbed some basil and a bottle of balsamic glaze and put it all together!!

Hot Tip that we didn’t figure out until after we made these 😂 use a toothpick dipped in the glaze to make perfect dots on your ladybugs!

So quick and easy and absolutely perfect for a delicious Easter appetizer!

COCONUT MACAROON BIRDS NESTS // recipe live on the blog

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/easter-coconut-macaroon-birds-nests/

We’re bringing you another super easy and ridiculously yummy Easter treat! They’re so simple to make that your kiddos can even help put them together.

Check out our latest reel to see how we make them!

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ANNOUNCING APRIL BOOK OF THE MONTH // The Other Woman - Sandie Jones

Last month’s book left us wanting more of an ‘on the edge of your seat’ murder mystery so we’re continuing on with psychological thrillers this month. There’s so much hype around The Other Woman right now so we knew it had to be the pick for April! Check out our stories to see the book cover so you can follow along with us this month!

All monthly reads are saved under our ‘Book Club’ highlight and our past book reviews are live on the blog in our ‘Books’ section - linked below.

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/category/daily-life/books/

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New blog post - linked below!

https://ittakesdeuxblog.com/bunny-munch/

We’re all about the salty sweet snacks over at ITD! What’s not to love, it’s the best of both worlds! Amirite?!

We’re calling this delicious treat our ‘Bunny Munch’ (but it’s also known as bunny bait). Whatever you want to call it, it’s really freaking delicious! The best part is that it’s sooo easy to make and is completely customizable. You can even change the colors to make it festive for any occasion!

This is the perfect snack to make with your kiddos - they’ll have a blast making it and love eating it even more. Are you a salty sweet fan too?!

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