Black & Blue

blouse c/o // denim // loafers via justfab {similar} // jacket // satchel // rings // watch

Oh holy wind! The day I wore this was beautiful, and seemingly perfect… until I tried to get photographs. Go figure!

Anyhow, here’s my basic blacks again; it just makes such a perfect palette for pops of color and fun prints like the blues of my jacket and nails and the camo on my feet… in fact, I think my feet blend in with the pavement!

Style Note: Start with a monochromatic look {definitely one of my faves}. You can go all black, grey,  or even all red, lots of possibilities! Then, add some interest. Depending on your monochromatic choice, the options are endless. In this case, a pop of color is always a great way to stand out. Now, I could’ve gone any way with the shoes: plain black, another bright color pop, but the camo just speaks to me and the bit of green just goes well with the blue. Have fun in your style, and experiment!http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid2529-25378273-21&faveList=44513857&width=7&height=1&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0

Weekend Casual Vibes

sweatshirt: H&M {similar} // pants: Old Navy // tennies: Nike // bag: Asos // similar sunnies // watch: Rumba // lip in i rose you

After the holidays, some travel, and a little down time, it’s back to reality. But we had a great weekend exploring Seattle, and a Sunday afternoon back home with family.

I wanted to take a moment to thank all my followers and clients for all of your support. AND because it’s a new year, and I’m so grateful for all of you, I’m offering my styling services at new special rates! 

It’s pretty common to conduct style appointments in person, but I’ve been working on a progressive approach through the wonders of Skype, email, and dropbox and am offering all my ‘in person’ services through e-styling appointments… which save you even more $$$!

My calendar is booking up quickly, so be sure to email me to get started.

Style Note: Florals and pastels aren’t just for spring! Add a little softness to the harsh winter days with lighter tones on basic neutrals, add a soft pink lip, and throw on a sneaker to keep your look casually cool.

http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid2529-25378273-21&faveList=44494708&width=4&height=1&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0

Linked up with Fashion Friday.

Pre-Fall Lineup

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7

It’s no secret I’ve been dreaming of fall! And for me, the return of the pumpkin spice latte officially signals the season! {Had my first of many last night after a great sushi dinner with the fam.} However, in so Cal, it seems like the warmer weather lasts well into what other states around the country consider fall. Often we have spurts of cooler weather, but by the next day, temperatures can heat back up. So I put together my pre-fall looks that will work through the rest of the warmer summer days and warm spells all while drinking your pumpkin spice latte and pretending the leaves are changing! And these looks will transition easily into cooler fall temps once they arrive.
If you’re on a budget, don’t love shopping, want to invest in quality pieces
and make your dollars stretch on trends, I’ll be sharing with you my 3 secrets to building a wardrobe palette that will transition through the seasons later this week. I’ll be posting a few tips in a style video to my youtube channel, so stay tuned for that!
Happy Hump Day!

Pre-Fall Lineup

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7

It’s no secret I’ve been dreaming of fall! And for me, the return of the pumpkin spice latte officially signals the season! {Had my first of many last night after a great sushi dinner with the fam.} However, in so Cal, it seems like the warmer weather lasts well into what other states around the country consider fall. Often we have spurts of cooler weather, but by the next day, temperatures can heat back up. So I put together my pre-fall looks that will work through the rest of the warmer summer days and warm spells all while drinking your pumpkin spice latte and pretending the leaves are changing! And these looks will transition easily into cooler fall temps once they arrive.
If you’re on a budget, don’t love shopping, want to invest in quality pieces
and make your dollars stretch on trends, I’ll be sharing with you my 3 secrets to building a wardrobe palette that will transition through the seasons later this week. I’ll be posting a few tips in a style video to my youtube channel, so stay tuned for that!
Happy Hump Day!

Weekend Style

french connection tee // kimono {similar; last seen here} // asos cutoffs {similar} // aldo clutch // lollipop wedges // michael kors watch // bracelets {angl leaf cuff similar here & kitsylane similar here} // lips in mac’s please me

Since Thursday, we spent our time moving A from her nursery to her new big girl room. Ah, I can’t believe she is nearly 3 1/2. It seems like yesterday we were preparing her nursery! Anywho, we painted all weekend, sanded my grandmother’s antique furniture and painted some more {room pictures coming soon!}. And then decided while we had the paint, we’d decorate a new office space. After all our work, most everything is done. There are a few more touches to add to A’s room, and now it’s just a matter of sorting through an accumulation of toys and stuffed animals to make a donation pile. 

Sunday, we scrubbed the paint off of ourselves and cleaned up to celebrate my brother-in-law’s birthday. My weekend style has been cutoffs and tees, so no change there… and honestly, this is one of my favorite summer looks! Why mess with comfort?!

Now it’s back to the grind this Monday, but before I can get to my regular cleaning, there’s this little thing of putting my house back in order. 

Have a great week!

Linked up with More Pieces of Me & On the Daily Express for Manic Monday.

Weekend Style

french connection tee // kimono {similar; last seen here} // asos cutoffs {similar} // aldo clutch // lollipop wedges // michael kors watch // bracelets {angl leaf cuff similar here & kitsylane similar here} // lips in mac’s please me

Since Thursday, we spent our time moving A from her nursery to her new big girl room. Ah, I can’t believe she is nearly 3 1/2. It seems like yesterday we were preparing her nursery! Anywho, we painted all weekend, sanded my grandmother’s antique furniture and painted some more {room pictures coming soon!}. And then decided while we had the paint, we’d decorate a new office space. After all our work, most everything is done. There are a few more touches to add to A’s room, and now it’s just a matter of sorting through an accumulation of toys and stuffed animals to make a donation pile. 

Sunday, we scrubbed the paint off of ourselves and cleaned up to celebrate my brother-in-law’s birthday. My weekend style has been cutoffs and tees, so no change there… and honestly, this is one of my favorite summer looks! Why mess with comfort?!

Now it’s back to the grind this Monday, but before I can get to my regular cleaning, there’s this little thing of putting my house back in order. 

Have a great week!

http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid1601-13325449-37&faveList=44330076&size=Small&width=5&height=1&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0

Linked up with More Pieces of Me & On the Daily Express for Manic Monday.

Summer to Fall Mix Up

american eagle jacket {very old; similar splurge, save} // graphic pullover via Nordstrom {similar} // boyfriends // heels via target {similar} // watch // bangles // rings // belt // essie polish in bikini so teeny // lips in fusion pink

Hey guys, it’s a late post, and I know I haven’t posted much lately, but thank you for sticking with me. It’s been a bit busy ’round here. Thank you for all the kind emails about my grandmother. I took some much needed time to spend with my mom and my family, and am in the process of creating Amélia’s big girl room. We even missed a vacation we were supposed to take to northern California. As much as we were looking forward to it, I’m glad I spent the time with my mom. We ended up at the lake house in Havasu and I’ll post some fun photos from our time spent there later this week.

Today, I’m dreaming of fall! After hot, hot weather in Havasu, a 16 hour power outage, and some last ditch summer tanning efforts and soaking up the sun, I’m so ready for cooler weather. The one day we experienced some drop in temps, I pretended fall was on the horizon and mixed up some summer pieces with fall attire. I’m itching to break out the sweaters and live in all my jeans, like these boyfriends! And this jacket is one of my closet staples I’m excited to pair with more fall outfits. 

Hope y’all have had a great week, happy Friday! 

Saturday’s are for hair tutorials, so head on over to my youtube channel tomorrow for some hair inspo. And be sure to subscribe as not all videos will be posted to the blog.

Linked up with Friday’s Fab Favorites & Fashion Friday.

Summer to Fall Mix Up

american eagle jacket {very old; similar splurge, save} // graphic pullover via Nordstrom {similar} // boyfriends // heels via target {similar} // watch // bangles // rings // belt // essie polish in bikini so teeny // lips in fusion pink

Hey guys, it’s a late post, and I know I haven’t posted much lately, but thank you for sticking with me. It’s been a bit busy ’round here. Thank you for all the kind emails about my grandmother. I took some much needed time to spend with my mom and my family, and am in the process of creating Amélia’s big girl room. We even missed a vacation we were supposed to take to northern California. As much as we were looking forward to it, I’m glad I spent the time with my mom. We ended up at the lake house in Havasu and I’ll post some fun photos from our time spent there later this week.

Today, I’m dreaming of fall! After hot, hot weather in Havasu, a 16 hour power outage, and some last ditch summer tanning efforts and soaking up the sun, I’m so ready for cooler weather. The one day we experienced some drop in temps, I pretended fall was on the horizon and mixed up some summer pieces with fall attire. I’m itching to break out the sweaters and live in all my jeans, like these boyfriends! And this jacket is one of my closet staples I’m excited to pair with more fall outfits. 

Hope y’all have had a great week, happy Friday! 

Saturday’s are for hair tutorials, so head on over to my youtube channel tomorrow for some hair inspo. And be sure to subscribe as not all videos will be posted to the blog.

http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid1601-13325449-37&faveList=44328548&size=Small&width=5&height=1&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0

Linked up with Friday’s Fab Favorites & Fashion Friday.

Wedding Craze

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 /// 7 // 8 // 9

A dear friend of ours is getting married! 

With wedding season in full swing and obviously on my mind, I’ve been planning the perfect outfit. The man who married us is getting married to a wonderful woman, and asked my husband to complete the cycle by presiding over their nuptials. 

I’m such a planner, so I thought I’d create a style board for inspiration with 2 of my favorite wedding color combos: blush and florals, and navy and orange!

Which is your favorite?

Linked up with Friday’s Fab Favorites.

Wedding Craze

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 /// 7 // 8 // 9

A dear friend of ours is getting married! 

With wedding season in full swing and obviously on my mind, I’ve been planning the perfect outfit. The man who married us is getting married to a wonderful woman, and asked my husband to complete the cycle by presiding over their nuptials. 

I’m such a planner, so I thought I’d create a style board for inspiration with 2 of my favorite wedding color combos: blush and florals, and navy and orange!

Which is your favorite?

Linked up with Friday’s Fab Favorites.