Color Crush

I don't know where this gorgeous color has been all my life, but I'm completely addicted to it at the moment. Ginger, rust, mauve, cinnamon...regardless of what you call it, this shade's my favorite for Spring.

Wearing // Nordstrom jeans, Tobi sweater c/o, Sam Edelman pumps

Nate and I had a low-key Valentine's Day at an Italian restaurant in town and I wanted to be more casual than in years past. I've done the whole dress-up thing countless times, and although I enjoy wearing traditional pink and red for V-Day, this year I wanted to take advantage of cooler weather and just wear something cozy. It's funny how different men are than women. Nate actually prefers this look over a fancy dress. It's also less fussy, except I did manage to roll my ankle on the way out of the restaurant! My heel got stuck in a crack in the cement, and down I went. I guess the vodka martini didn't help the cause either. Luckily we still had a great time and I hope you ladies did too!

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Olive & Blush Basics

Wearing // Old jacket, Tobi tee c/o Nordstrom jeans, Sam Edelman pumps

Hey ladies, just a quick casual Friday post to get you ready for the weekend! I've been really inspired by some beautiful color combinations geared towards Spring, and olive and blush tones are my personal favorite. I love taking basics and elevating them like this. A utility jacket, distressed denim, blush accessories...Except, something was missing...I've needed a simple white tee for awhile now, and this one from Tobi was just what my wardrobe was missing. It's a jersey material, which means it's super soft and has a nice flow. That seems to be the case for all Tobi items I've tried. You can't go wrong with a t-shirt and jeans! As a California girl, I live in mine. Day or night, as long as you add your own unique flair, you're good to go.

I hope you have a great weekend, I'll see you back here on Monday with what I wore for Valentine's Day.

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My Perfect "Beach" Sweater

I love going to the beach, and I'm fortunate that I can visit year-round. It's about a 45 minute drive, which I'll gladly do whenever the mood strikes. Happy, sad, reflective, excited - any excuse to sit with sand between my toes. Except, there's always that lingering question of "what do I wear?"

Wearing // Tobi sweater c/o, Asos skirt, Mia flats, Gifted bag

We've had a warm spell these last few days but it does inevitably get chilly in the evenings. This is especially true on the coast, where the breeze may look pretty in pictures but is often uncomfortably windy in real life!

Enter this swingy, cozy-as-can-be sweater from Tobi. I love the length, as it's longer in the back and a bit cropped in the front. I styled it here with a rose colored skirt, but it would look just as cute with denim shorts, distressed jeans, or even on top of a little dress. It's that perfect piece to pack in your beach bag to pull out once the sun goes down. In fact, we are going to the beach next weekend and you can bet I'll be wearing this.

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Favorite Drugstore Beauty

I rarely shop at the drugstore anymore. Not because I'm a stuffy snob who doesn't enjoy a good bargain, but precisely because I do like a good bargain! Do you guys ever get sucked into buying more than you actually need because of a coupon? CVS pharmacy is famous for this, and after some thought, I decided that the best way for me to save money is to stay away! Especially from stores like Target where the temptation to buy everything is very real.

But once in awhile, I do go to the drugstore to stock up on items that are worth every penny and are just as good (if not better) than what you get at department stores. It took some trial and error to come across most of these, but lucky for you because now you don't have to waste your money on a mediocre product.

These are my absolute favorite beauty products, all from the drugstore:

1. NYX HD Powder - No difference between this translucent setting powder and the Make Up For Ever version. I mean, aside from the massive price discount! I will never buy a high-end setting powder again.

2. NYX Butter Gloss - The smoothest lip gloss I've ever tried; it really does go on like buttah. The line has a wide range of colors as well. I like to apply one after lipstick for a dose of moisture.

3. Real Techniques Beauty Blender (2 pack) - I once bought the real deal and you know what? I was disappointed! This blending sponge by Real Techniques is pliable and the perfect shape for applying liquid foundation, tinted moisturizer, and blending out concealer. It really serves as a workhorse in my makeup routine, and I'm convinced that every woman needs to use one for a flawless finish.

4. L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Primer - I have used this with a few different mascaras and it works beautifully each time. My stubby lashes appear longer and fuller in just one coat. If you're happy overall with your mascara but feel like your lashes could still use a boost, try this primer.

5. Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso - This lightly shimmery blush is the perfect mix of pink and peach, with a warm undertone. It reminds me of the NARS orgasm blush, except Luminoso is lighter and more wearable. When I don't know which blush shade to reach for, I go with Luminoso.


What are your drugstore beauty favorites? Linking up with Gina & Amy Ann

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