8.25.2015






Wearing //
Express cami & vest, similar
Sole Society heels (comes in many colors)
Margaret Elizabeth druzy cuff, similar
Nordstrom necklaces here & here





I have been asked several times by friends and other fellow bloggers why I don't wear denim that often. My initial reaction is to smile or laugh, because I wear jeans practically every single day during the week. As most of you know, I work with at-risk youth in their homes or foster placements until their cases close with the county. I do a lot of behavior modifications and teach coping skills so that they can better handle their emotions. It's a tough job for several reasons, but I love the kids I work with. I dress casually because I find that kids will respond to me more if I'm "one of them" and not a  social worker (no disrespect to social workers. My kids just happen to associate them with painful memories). It just makes sense, and most of my co-workers dress in a similar way.

So, back to wearing jeans. Because I wear them so often during the week, I enjoy dressing up on the weekends if Nate and I go to dinner or grab a drink somewhere with friends. Those are typically the outfits that make it to the blog, I don't ever photograph looks that I don't actually wear. Some bloggers do that, but I'm not one of them. We take pictures Friday through Sunday and that's about all we have time for, so normally a dress or skirt is what I go for. As soon as the weekends hit, I peel off the jeans and try something different! But I really am a denim girl, and I wore this outfit last Friday night to prove it.

Hope your week is off to a great start!

8.18.2015







Wearing //
Topshop skirt, similar here and here
Sole Society sandals, similar
Express bracelet, similar
Beauty //



Although golden hour is my absolute favorite time of day, I'll have to admit that these photos were completely unplanned and therefore the colors are much more muted than they are in real life. It's been sweltering hot here, so I wasn't planning on taking pictures at all over the weekend due to slopping around and trying to just keep cool. I did change into this outfit to go out for dinner, and I am loving olive green paired with blush. It's a great combination that will also look great in Fall, although who's really thinking about that in this heat?! Anyway, despite the washing out of my olive green tee, my skin looks flattering. I think that must be the reason why golden hour is so popular, aside from the promise of a beautiful sunset. It's nature's natural filter.


Before you go, please do me a favor and click over to Gina's blog today. It's a good one. 

8.13.2015

I often look at street style trends with a skeptical eye. Most trends are just too...trendy. I'd rather invest in clothes that I can wear season after season (especially since the climate is so warm here in California as compared to other parts of the country). Buying something that will go out of style in a couple of months is really not my preference. One, because some trendy pieces are actually expensive and they don't suit my current budget, and two, because I like things that are more classic anyway.

As cute as they may look on others, you won't catch me in sneakers. I've never gravitated towards them, and the only time I can bear them is when I'm working out or watching Nate play on his dirt bike. You also won't find me in the off-the-shoulder tops and dresses that are making the rounds. I don't think that silhouette is flattering on me. I'm petite and a bit curvy, so a lot of what's "in" just doesn't look "right" on my body. The same goes for beauty. The top knot looks adorable on so many girls, but I look like a space alien with an orb coming out of my head.

However, there are some trends I am willing to give a go.




Lace - up flats

Image via Pursuit of Shoes





Girlfriend jeans
H&M shown





Lariat Necklaces
 I own this and wear it like crazy. Plus, it's affordable.





Bucket bags
Less expensive option here

Finally, this is a trend but one that I know will last. I have been dying (and saving) for this bag.






What trends are you loving, and which ones are you loathing? I'd honestly love to hear your thoughts!