What I Wore: Mint

Happy Friday!

This week FLEW by. But then again time flies when you are having fun! I have a couple of fun things planned for the holiday weekend, including my best friend's birthday! I am excited to eat, drink, lay in the sun and dance. All of those things make me happy, happy, happy!!

This outfit was from a few weeks ago when we had a couple random chillier days. I am in love with this sweater and it is on major sale. It is lightweight, the perfect length and comes in prints and solids. Mint and taupe is a great color combo. Paired it with dark denim and my booties. I LOVE how the mint makes my eyes pop!

Mint

What I Wore:

Sweater: Old Navy Boatneck 

Jeans: Old Navy Rockstar

Booties: Mossimo 'Kaelyn'

Bracelets: Stella and Dot

What I Wore: Birthday Outfit

My love affair with neon coral is at an all time high. So what else would I choose to wear when picking out an outfit to wear for my Birthday Celebration(s). I have had a few celebrations this past week. It is so nice to have so many incredible people that want to recognize my special day. I wore this look out for drinks with the girls and then I wore the blouse with dark denim and these heels to dinner on my actual birthday (May 14). I think that this shirt is going to get a lot of wear! I may have to buy it in pink too! It is that comfy and yet looks dressy and expensive!

My favorite looks to wear in the Springtime is long sleeves, shorts and a wedge or sassy heels. I love to stay covered up on top while showing off my legs. I also love to mix dressier pieces with more casual pieces. Since these shorts are very casual, and destroyed, I balanced out the look with sky high wedges. Simple jewelry was the best way to complete the look. I am not sure that I am digging the length of these shorts... I may cut them a couple of inches shorter! If there is one look that I think defines me and my style, this may be it.

Birthday Outfit

What I Wore:

Top: Forever 21 Sheer Chiffon Blouse (this is from the plus size section. It is an XL and it is borderline too big BUT the material makes it drapey and not boxy)

Shorts: Forever 21 Destroyed denim cut offs

Wedges: Miu Miu, old (Similar, Love these)

Necklace: Lisa Leonard 'Chevron'

Hello and Inspiration from an Unexpected Place

Hi! Hey! Hello!

It has been so long, my friends! Life has been busy, busy, busy! Busy in a GREAT way, no complaints! While I have been radio silent on the blog, I plan to change that, I have still been super active on Instagram (@FashionistaMMC). I Hope that you follow me over there to see what I have been up to. I am kind of having a huge love affair with Insta because it is quick and easy. I love the little snippets and people are so creative with their picture taking. If you have been following along you will know that I have still been working out a ton, I attended a music festival, spent time with my family, had a birthday and most recently officiated my first wedding! On top of that I have been working on three major projects that help me pay the bills. All fun and creative! I have been so blessed lately. Or always! Haha.

At the beginning of the year I talked about how I really wanted to start decorating my house and making it my home. It is an expensive project that I know is going to take time to do. The first room I am focusing on is my office. Now that I work from home my bed, I thought it would be more productive to set up a space where I can spread out my work, create inspiration boards and use that space creatively. Now that my work is picking up the need for this space is a must. So I have been seeking out pieces and details that are well made, stylish and at a great price. My sister actually suggested that I look beyond the "usual" places and check out some stores that are focused on children, like Land of Nod. Then coincidentally the company I work for let me know that they are opening a store at South Coast Plaza (15 miles from where I live) and invited me to the opening party on May 30. The store's Grand Opening is on May 31 and they will be doing giveaways ALL day. I am letting you know so that you don't miss out! If you don't live in the OC then you definitely need to hop on their website and check out what you can buy that will work in your home.

I went online to see what I could buy for my office. I headed straight to the shelving and decor section because I know that I need and want decor for my very plain walls! I was so excited to find the Straight and Narrow Book Ledge because I have been dying to have them after seeing so many ideas on Pinterest. Then I saw that they had the Straight and Narrow Cork Rail that matches up to the shelving units perfectly. I LOVE that idea especially since I am consistently tearing pics out of magazines and it is a place I can pin my random notes and ideas. The best part about these items is that they are not super expensive AND the are incredibly well made. They will allow me to be creative and switch up my design style, since that happens when I get bored. 

 Picture via Land of Nod

Picture via Land of Nod

While I focused on smaller pieces they have SO MUCH to offer like furniture, bedding and storage; especially if you have kids. I wanted to make you aware of Land of Nod because it was genuinely a place I NEVER would have thought of. I am thankful my sister shared that info with me! I will definitely be picking up the above items at the party and will show you all my office as it comes together!

Thank you so much for sticking with me as I come back from my unannounced and not planned break! I have some really fun posts planned in the next couple weeks. 

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Land of Nod, but all my opinions are my own. #PMedia #NODinCA   http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO

What I Wore: Camo and Neutrals

I cannot focus on all that I have going on this week because I will be at Stagecoach in TWO days! I am so excited I can barely stand it! I have planned my outfits and have been working out like crazy! I cannot wait to just be by the pool! And listen to music. Obvi!

Since I have been running around like a crazy person I am sticking to the staples. It has still been warm during the day but it definitely cools down at night. I haphazardly threw this jacket on while running out the door. It was a subtle way to mix prints and the wedges still kept the look more girly, and showed off my legs! Hehe. I love the mix of the neutral stripes and the camo. Nothing Earth shattering with this look but it is very "me".

Camo and Neutrals

What I Wore:

Jacket: Old Navy, old (Similar)

Top: Stylemint, old (Similar)

Shorts: Gap

Wedges: 7 for All Mankind, old (Get the look, Pretty Similar, LOVE these) 

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy

Through my iPhone Lens

Happy Monday!

It was beautiful in So Cal this weekend and I spent most of the weekend outside, in a bathing suit, by the pool during the day and with friends and by the fire pit at night. I can tell that this is going to be an incredibly fun Summer!

Here are some pics that have been sitting on my phone for the past couple months that I thought that I would share with you all.

 STAGECOACH is THIS weekend (these pics are from last year)! Four days in one of my most favorite places ever! Sun, Pool, Drinks and LOTS of Country Music. It may be my idea of heaven!

 Awww Baseball Season! Rocking my hats at least twice a week!

 A little detour on a hike in Newport Coast. The beach is my happy place. It is always a perk to work out in such a gorgeous place!

 A 'cheers' from the Bachelorette Party I went to last month!

 With my close friends from High School at a wedding! Friends for more than half our lives! Forever and Always!

 A couple pics from the Angels Baseball 5K I ran last month. Inside and Outside the stadium. Don't mind my sweat. :p

 Date Night with one of my bestests! Always a good time at a Baseball Game!

 What I Did ALLLLLL weekend!

Say hello to my new Sunnies and a slight peak at my new bathing suit!

I plan to be back with an outfit post or two and a Fashionista Fitness post this week! I have barely had a chance to catch up on reading your blogs! I apologize. I will try and read this week!

Some Firsts

 I originally wasn't going to blog today because I don't have outfit pics or wish lists made. I have been uninspired lately, although I have a BIG post planned for my 1000 post, which is coming up very soon! So when I saw this on my friend, through blogging and in real life, Kristen's blog I knew I had to copy!

So LUCKY readers... Here are my "Firsts".

FIRST thing I do in the morning...
- I hit snooze, fall back asleep, then grab my phone to check texts, emails and Instagram before forcing myself to get out of bed to pee and brush my teeth. I may or may not get BACK into bed after that as well.

FIRST thing I do when I get home from work...
- Now that I work from home this answer is not applicable but previously I would walk in, take off my shoes, go to the bathroom and then plop on my bed for five minutes of silence.

My FIRST kiss...
- Was at the end of 7th grade, I was 13, with my first "boyfriend". It happened under a tree in the neighborhood that he lived in. My parents moved to that neighborhood ten years later and I used to pass that spot whenever I went to visit. Awwwww, young love!  

My FIRST home...
- Well my first home as a child was in La Habra, CA. It was two bedrooms and had one bathroom. I shared a room with both my sisters. Tight quarters. My first "home" as an adult would be my condo that I live in now. I had numerous (as in 6, my dad moved me every time) apartments over the years of being on my own but this is the first that I consider "mine" because we remodeled and renovated everything. I am still decorating and will be for awhile. :/
 
My FIRST car...
- Was a 1998 Chevy Cavalier Convertible in purple. Oh yes, it was the epitome of cool. I still miss driving with the top down!

 Not my actual car but I saw this one in a parking lot and had to take a pic since it is the same style and color.

My FIRST accident traffic violation...
- I rear ended someone at a light, that was GREEN, because someone ran into the middle of the road and everyone stopped suddenly. I was listening to Britney Spears' "Baby, One more time" and was a mile away from my house. I then had to drive my mom's minivan because I wasn't old enough to drive the rental car. There is nothing cooler than driving a minivan your Junior year of High School. Lol.

The FIRST thing I wanted to be when I grew up...
- The first thing I remember distinctly is wanting to be a Fashion Designer. I went through a ream of printer paper "designing". My first sketches had boobs the size of Dolly Parton's and a waist that was teeny tiny. Even back then I had a skewed vision of the "perfect body type". 

FIRST drink of choice...
- Non Alcoholic: Ice tea with extra ice. 
- Alcoholic: A GOOD Beer

FIRST dessert of choice...
-  Oh gosh... tough choice! I would say either the 'Salty Caramel' cupcake from Sprinkles or the Creme Brulee from the Yardhouse.

FIRST choice restaurant...
- Overall: Yardhouse
- Mediterranean food: Open Sesame
- Sushi: Sushi on Fire
- Steak: Flemings
- Mexican: Javier's

FIRST song that comes to mind...
- It is always a Country song. Right now it is George Strait 'Give it all we got Tonight'.

FIRST major purchase...
- I saved my money to buy a Louis Vuitton when I went to Europe when I was 20
- I bought a Westin Heavenly bed when I moved into my beach apartment by myself after getting my first "Big Girl" job
- I bought an Infiniti G35 coupe as my first car that I bought for myself. I was 23 and making good money and STUPID! Haha.

FIRST job...
- My first job was working at a tanning salon. It was a great first job to have. I hooked my friends up!

FIRST time I flew...
- Apparently I flew at 3 months old to meet my Dad's family in Kansas City, MO and either vomited or pooped all over my Mom's white pants at the beginning of the flight. Why my mom wore white pants on a flight with an infant is beyond me (Really, mom?). The first time I remember flying was to San Francisco with my Gram when I was 9.  

FIRST "big girl" job...   
- My first "big girl" job was with Nordstrom. I worked for them for 8 years and held a variety of positions. I learned a lot. I grew up a lot. It was a priceless experience.

Tell me... What are some of your Firsts??         

 

What I Wore: Honing In

The great thing about blogging your outfits is that it is really easy to hone in on your comfortability and go to style. My look lately has been very casual, pretty basic and tends to incorporate color. I also tend to favor flats more than my heels. This has NEVER happened! Haha. I am also leaning towards any pant that is distressed! I love my rips and tears.

I love the sass of the hot pink in this outfit. Pairing the scarf with the basics pulled the whole look together.

Honing In

What I Wore:

Top: Mossimo V Neck, My FAV! (old color but I bought the neon coral a few weeks ago and LOVE it!) 

Jeans: Gap Destructed skinnies

Sandals: DV Dolce Vita 'Archer' in hot pink (love this color combo)

Scarf: c/o FRAAS

Belt: BP from Nordy's, OLD (super similar)

What I Wore: Pop Color and Snake

Happy Monday err, I mean, Tuesday!
I want to make sure and send my prayers and condolences to the City of Boston and the victims of yesterday's tragedy. It broke my heart to know that our country has another tragedy to overcome and to know that so many people are hurting!

I have NOT been in a blogging mood at all. No real reason why. I think my focus has been on work and my fitness. It is consuming me! Hopefully I will get some mojo back! I have been pinning for some inspiration and I have some cute outfits planned. Thanks for sticking with me through yet, another, dry spell!

I wore this outfit for date night. It is pretty simple. Silk blouse, skinny jeans and snake-print stilettos. I accented with gold accessories. I love the orange with the neutral print. I like how the look pulled together. Plus I felt sexy!

Win win, in my book.

Pop Color and Snake

 

What I Wore:

Blouse: Trouve, old (Get the look and this one too!)

Jeans: Old Navy 'Rockstar'

Heels: Mossimo 'Vivian' on CLEARANCE

Belt: BP from Nordy's, OLD (super similar)

Bracelet: Jewelmint 'Birdcage' 

Necklace: Lisa Leonard 'Chevron' 

Coffee Date/Hang Out Sesh

It is the weekend!

YAY!!!! 

If we were having coffee this week I would tell you...

- My work with Pollinate Media Group has really picked up and it has kept me super busy AND very happy. I love being able to do work for them and it is fun and fulfilling! I also have a couple other side jobs happening in the next week. So I have put the job hunt on a hiatus for the moment. If I stay busy with these projects than I don't need another job! Woot Woot! So keep that in your prayers because it would be a dream!

- I have stepped up my diet and exercise regimen. A LOT! I am now working out 6x a week, 1 1/2-2 hours a day. I have tightened up my diet a lot, I am back on my meal replacement shakes for one meal a day and I am juicing a couple meals a week as well. I am already starting to see results, thankfully because this is a big change from my maintenance that I had been doing.

- I am so BEYOND excited for Stagecoach Music Festival in two weeks. I bought a couple bikinis (Push up bandeau top and the cheeky low rise bottom in a solid and print) to wear at the pool before we head over to the polo fields for the concerts. I may pick up a new sundress but I haven't even looked around for one yet. I just cannot wait to be in Palm Springs (one of my most favorite getaway places EVER) hanging out and relaxing with my friends! We booked an AMAZING hotel bungalow type thing so I am prepared to have an incredible time!

- Dating has been good lately. I cannot complain. :) I also will not share much because a girl has to keep some things private. PLUS I don't like to jinx things. Haha. I am weird. I get it! 

- I have really been missing my family, especially the babies! I am probably not going to see them until the middle of May and that is just depressing. I feel so thankful for FaceTime and cell phone pics. 

- I am hoping to spend some time with friends, get in a couple good work outs, maybe hit up an Angels Baseball game and who knows what else this weekend!

What is new with all of you? Anything fun/exciting/amazing to share with me? I love hearing about all of you! Call me nosy but I just love knowing and being apart of your lives! Blogging is such a fun community! So SPILL it! I know that I tend to get emails instead of comments from some of you, and I SO appreciate that and love communicating on a more personal level as well. So Thank you!

I am linking up with my dear friend, Alissa, over here! Pop on over and read what everyone has been up to!

I hope you have an incredible weekend!!

 

What I Wore: Sunday Best

I am constantly growing and changing.

I LOVE to learn. I am forever going to be working on myself in an effort to always be the best version of me. I am also extremely critical of myself, I can be very mean to myself and could always use a boost of self esteem. I have made some incredible decisions in my life (leaving my career, losing weight) and made some extremely BAD decisions (mostly when it comes to men). I have a hard time forgiving myself and I realized that it is affecting my growth in relationships. I had a conversation last week that really left me convicted (and I don't feel like that often) and got me thinking. I need to make some changes in my life, again, and finally forgive. Forgiveness is powerful, it has to do more with yourself than the other person(s). I am on my way to being able to open up again. It is freeing.

 Since I had all of these thoughts going on in my head I decided it was time to head back to church. I haven't been a regular church goer in years. I am apprehensive but know it is what I need. I went by myself. I do most things by myself so this isn't unusual or a major feat for me! I error-ed on being a little dressier for church. Black blouse, black dressier shorts and a jacket. I was over dressed (this isn't unusual for me wither. Haha). But I looked cute and felt good about myself so that's all that matters! And I will dress more casual next week! ;)

Sunday Best

What I Wore:

Blouse: Lush, no longer available (similar)

Shorts: Xhilaration

Jacket: Halogen, no longer available (similar in shape but darker, similar coloring, cute option)

Shoes: Steve Madden 'Roseland'

Necklace: Kendra Scott 'Rayne'

Bracelets: Kendra Scott 'Lucca'

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy

What I Wore: Live Music

Happy Monday!

I don't know about you but the weeks are flying by! I cannot keep up with everything and I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that it is the SECOND week of April! AAAGGGHHHH! I have a lot of fun stuff coming up in the next two months including Stagecoach Country Music Festival out in Palm Springs, my birthday, a wedding for one of my bestest friends and a bachelorette party. I kicked my workout and diet regimen into HIGH gear on Friday. I want to lose 8-10 pounds in the next month so I am one disciplined woman. That also means that every thing I cannot/will not eat, I have now begun to crave. WHYYY??? Haha. Do you all have some fun stuff planned that you are looking forward to? Anyone else on a weight loss journey, like me? Let's discuss! And SUPPORT one another. :)

I am sure that I have mentioned that going to concerts or live shows is pretty much one of my favorite things to do. Ever. I am such a music lover and it really helps soothe my soul. On Friday I got to see a friend sing at a local coffee shop/art gallery. It was fun and intimate. Just what I needed to end my week/start my weekend. I got into the spirit and busted out an OLD concert tee, some distressed denim and my favorite heels. This is a look that I honestly feel the sexiest in. Simple, fun, casual. 

Live Music

What I Wore:

Tee: Trunk Ltd., like 10 years old (get the look, similar)

Jeans: Gap 'Distressed Skinny'

Belt: Nordy's, old

Shoes: Shoemint, no longer available (pricier, very similar version)

Bracelets: Glitter and Gloss 'The Lindsay' in black, brass and silver

What I Wore: The Daily Get Up

There are SO many more Pros than Cons to working from home. But one con is that I hardly ever get dressed in normal clothes let alone actually get dressed up. Most days I go from pajamas to work out apparel and then back to pajamas. Sometimes I throw on a tee, a pair of jeans and flats when I have to run errands and not look like I rolled straight out of bed. As you can see from yesterday's post and now today's, this is what I look like most of the time. And it is not that blog worthy. Might I add that make up happens 2-3 times a week. Haha. I have not a drop of make up on my face in these pics or in yesterday's. Keeping it real, y'all!

This is such a simple look. I try to have a little sass when I wear just jeans and a tee. This tee is fun because of the color and color blocking. I also like to wear fun shoes. These are jellies and they bring me back to my childhood. They are actually super comfy and really cute. I tend to wear my glasses when I am on the computer a lot. Plus I have convinced myself that you can't tell I am not wearing make up when I have them on. Lol.

The Daily Get Up

What I Wore:

Top: Stylemint, old

Jeans: Madewell 'Skinny Skinny' in Stockyard wash

Shoes: Melissa Campana

Glasses: Oliver Peoples

What I Wore: Kind of Girly

Happy Tuesday!

I am still trying to recover from a very busy weekend. 

I swear that everything always happens all at once, at least in my life!

 I have a pretty busy week ahead of me, too!

This look is more on the girly side for me. I am not one who gravitates to ruffles, at all. I am also not huge on florals or lots of lace. I favor more simple looks and fabrication, straight lines and shaping that contours. I normally wouldn't buy a top like this because it adds bulk to my mid section. But paired with skinny jeans and sandals keeps the rest of the look simple and shows off my shape. What do you think???

Kind Of Girly

What I Wore:

Top: H&M, very old (Similar)

Jeans: Old Navy 'Rockstar'

Sandals: DV by Dolce Vita "Ilana"

Necklace: Stella & Dot 'On the Mark'