4.21.2017




Wearing //
Jack by BB Dakota dress (sold out) but cute matching blouse
Various bracelets, great option



As much as I love music, there is one big name festival that irks me to my core, and I suspect you all know which one I'm referring to. I live an hour and a half away from the desert where it's held every year, and yet I don't know a single person who has ever gone to it. I feel like it's such a scene - meaning it's for celebrities and bloggers to be seen, and not really about the actual bands and performers who play there. What a waste! I guess if you're getting everything comped, it really doesn't matter. Week two begins today, and well...I'll be happy once it's over and my Instagram feed doesn't resemble the second coming of Woodstock. Now that would have been amazing!

As for me, I'm heading to L.A. where I'm hoping it's less crowded because everyone is in the desert! Wishful thinking I know, but I'm excited to celebrate my best friend's birthday a few weeks early. Every year, we try to do one girls trip, just the two of us. It's a perfect excuse to reconnect and catch up without feeling rushed. Usually when we get together it's in a group setting or with our husbands, naturally. So one occasion where we can talk, laugh, and not have to worry about annoying other people in a group is a welcomed escape. Follow me on snap if you care to see what we're up to! Have a great weekend, even to those going to #Coachella ✌

4.19.2017






Wearing //
Cardigan (sold out) but similar, love this too
Express skirt (sold out)
Asos pumps, similar here & here
Beauty //






There are three things that I can't get enough of this year:

*Blush tones

*Scalloped details

*Laser cut bags and shoes

I know quite a few bloggers who own the tote version, and while that one is certainly tempting, I opted for this crisp white shoulder bag instead. I love a great tote and believe it's a staple, but I often find that mine is an excellent excuse to haul around things I don't even need! A structured bag will also always be in style, but one with delicate details like this adds that Springtime feel. I paired it with a feminine camisole with scalloped edges, and my favorite taupe/lilac cardigan. If you follow me on snap and IG, you would have seen that Nettie made her way through one of the sleeves, and while it hasn't been repaired, I came up with a simple solution in the meantime - fold the sleeves up!

She is such a doll, but at almost three years old, my pup has managed to get her paws and snout on quite a few of my shoes, lace tops, a bag, and now my cardigan. It's my fault for leaving the closet door open so often. My house still needs puppy-proofing, but I love her no matter what she gets her claws into.

How is your week? I will be back on Friday!

4.12.2017


My friends Gina and Rachelle do little blog updates periodically on things they are doing and loving at that moment. Since I got some responses on my reader survey that included more lifestyle posts, I thought it would be nice to start today.




Wearing //
Love Street Apparel cardigan, similar
Banana Republic Y necklace, similar


What I'm wearing:
I've joked about this before, but these jeans are my absolute favorite.  I can't take them off. They are soft as can be, fit like a glove, have only slight distressing, and are the perfect wash. I hope you don't mind seeing them so frequently, but I can't help myself. The price is right, so I highly recommend them. 

What I'm eating: 
Lunch is my favorite meal of the day, and I prefer a hearty salad with lots of veggies and just a simple drizzle of olive oil and vinegar. This picture was taken a few months ago at our favorite restaurant, but it's what I replicate at least three days a week at home because it's so simple. I just use whatever produce we have on hand, mostly tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, avocado, olives, peppers, feta cheese, and chicken pieces we grill on Sundays.


I also must eat a sandwich once per week, and I discovered a place here in town that has great options called Urbane Cafe.


What I'm listening to:
Music gives me energy, alleviates stress and worry, and is just overall a big part of my daily life. I also love watching music videos because well, I grew up when MTV actually played those. Songs on repeat: 
Bastille - Send them off! (bonus is that the singer is easy on the eyes)


What I'm watching:
Intervention - To feed my fascination with addiction and mental health. 

Disappeared - Although this show breaks my heart, it's a great reminder that tomorrow is never promised. People go missing under suspicious circumstances every day, and sadly many go unsolved. 

Housewives of BH and NY - Obviously fun, neurotic, over the top, funny, embarrassing, superficial, and absolutely entertaining!


What I'm looking forward to:
Nate and I are going camping in Lake Isabella for our friend's birthday the last weekend of this month. We are taking the essentials: our jeep, our dog, and his parent's trailer so we can enjoy amenities. You know, like an actual toilet and running water. It's not really camping I guess, but it's something that all of our friends enjoy doing because it's a great excuse to get together, be out in nature, and the kids and dogs love it! Then the next weekend in May, my best friend is celebrating her birthday and I of course will be there with champagne in tow. 


Okay, now let's talk about my reader survey results! I just want to express my sincere gratitude for the responses I received and for those of you who took the time to complete it.

Here are some stats:

*Most of you have been following me for over one year.

*The age range of my readers goes from 25 to 45. That's quite a span and I appreciate your support so much!

*Most of you enjoy seeing my style, but I did also get requests for more beauty and lifestyle posts. One person would like to see home decor, but I'm a terrible decorator (I just choose things I like with no real direction) but I will try my best to figure out how to incorporate that topic. I also had a reader comment that she would like to know more about my growing family when that happens, but on the other side, one reader strongly requested that I don't post about children at all. That made me laugh because I don't plan on turning this space into a mom blog. I'm sure I'll do little updates here and there but don't expect too much.

*As for sponsored posts, the vast majority of you don't mind them as long as they are relevant to beauty and style. You won't see me shilling feminine hygiene products or alcohol, although I'm still waiting for a La Croix/Perrier sponsorship 😉 That's not a joke.

*Lastly, you guys want me to post three days a week, ideally. I'm not sure I'm interesting enough for that, but I will do my best to keep a set schedule and do more when possible. I've decided that I will post on Mondays and Wednesdays, with posts also on every other Friday beginning next week. If I go back to Tuesday, Thursday I will make that clear.

That's it for now, have a great rest of your week!


4.10.2017








Wearing //
1.State top, similar here & here
Asos pumps, similar
Kendra Scott bracelet & ring
Beauty //




Let me preface this by saying that I bought these pants because of Rachelle. After seeing them on her, I immediately headed for Express and fell in love with the easy, breezy style of the tie waist trouser. They come in four different colors, but of course I had to go with my favorite shade (although the olive pair she has is very tempting. They didn't have any in stock so I went for the next best thing). This is quite the departure for me in terms of what I normally feel comfortable wearing, but I can't rave enough about them. Is it appropriate to go out in public wearing pajamas? Not unless you're heading to the ER, but these feel like pajamas, and who can complain about that?

A few quick notes:

1) At 5'2, these are definitely long on me, but they don't drag on the floor even when barefoot. However, they look best with heels. I may get them hemmed a bit...thoughts?

2) The material is a stretch jersey, so they are incredibly forgiving. I normally wear a size 8 in jeans, but was pleasantly surprised that I took a size small in these. Size down if you're interested. Also, I highly suggest wearing spanx or any type of under garment that is seamless for a smooth appearance from behind. No shame here, you guys know I love my spanx!

3) They don't have any zippers. Just pull them on and go! The tie can be pulled into a bow like I did here, but note how Rachelle wore hers.

4) A tucked-in top is a must, otherwise you'll look ridiculous. Crop tops would be cute as well, but I'm way past that phase in my life. I mean if I had great abs, I'd go for it though 😉