What I Wore: Mint Chip

My inspiration and creativity has been very spotty lately. Some days hours I am FULL of great ideas, photo sesh locations and words, then nothing. It is craziness I tell ya! I have been utilizing my Pinterest boards to keep myself going. I created (wrote down) quite a few outfits that I want to try in the upcoming weeks. Luckily Spring is just around the corner and I have great options for the warmer days and cooler nights!

Today's look was inspired by this pin!

It has become apparent, after looking through my closet and drawers, that I have an obsession with gray tops. Sweatshirts, Tees and Tanks I tend to gravitate towards gray. So when I saw this look, I knew I had all of the pieces to pull it off. It is a casual cool feel and perfect for Spring! 

Mint Chip

What I Wore:

Tank: Danskin from Walmart for $4 (similar)

Jacket: Caslon, old (Very Similar)

Jeans: Mossimo

Sandals: Sam Edelman 'Gigi'

Bracelets: Alexis Bittar Tapered bangles, Glitter and Gloss

Sunnies: Prada 'Butterfly', old (Similar style)

Linking up to The Pleated Poppy

The Waiting Game

Hey Y'all!

I think I jinxed my sister because her little one does NOT want to come out.
Although by the time you read this I could be driving my happy self back up to the Central Coast to watch the birth. You never know! Luckily I got to spend a lot of time with my nephew while waiting!

 

My adventures with E. Oh how I love that little boy!

Wearing a Nordy's Panama Hat (similar at a GREAT price), old Target dress and Sam Edelman "Gigi's"

 

 

With my baby sis (not the preggo!)

 

Camping and mini Family reunion was awesome. I had a great time reconnecting and spending time with my loved ones. I lived in im Wildfox Baggy Jumpers, Juicy pants and Uggs. I also enjoyed not wearing make up or doing my hair for 3+ days. Hats were my Best Friend!

 With my closest cousin (she is a Fitness Fanatic)

Wearing this Wildfox Jumper

 The four oldest cousins.

I cam home to some fun goodies. That always makes me happy. I also realized my washer is broken AFTER I threw in a HUGE load of camping clothes and work out clothes. Not a fun situation to deal with. :/ 

 Wildfox Jumper, Juicy Sweats, Uggs 'Sundance II' folded all the way down, Prada Sunnies (old, FUN similar version)

Seven Jeans, Shoemint Booties, Nordstrom brand Sheets

I am hoping to get back to normal posting soon! Although I have zero outfits to show you. Haha. I do have a Fashionista Fitness post half written. Shooting for Friday! 

Happy Hump Day!

What I Wore: Sunshine

I am trying to decide if I like or dislike having a Holiday on a Wednesday. This week felt incredibly quick, it's the weekend already, but yesterday felt like Monday all over again. And that is never a good feeling. Monday's and I are NOT best friends. Anyways...I hope you had a FAB holiday! Mine was incredibly fun yet reminded me that I cannot hang like I used to. Officially Old Lady status! Haha.

The best thing about Summer is that you can wear dresses daily. Sun dresses are just so freeing to me. I picked up this Stylemint, YES Stylemint makes more than tees, and I am in love with the hemline and the bright, sunny color. The dress is swingy, it doesn't cling and it fits perfectly. It was a little on the chillier side so I threw on my trusty denim jacket. I complemented the yellow with gold jewelry and I was good to go. I wore this to dinner and a movie with my girlfriends. 

Sunshine

What I Wore:

Dress: Stylemint 'Charlie'

Jacket: OLD Gap (similar)

Shoes: Prada (old) (somewhat similar clog)

Necklace: Kendra Scott 'Rayne'

Earrings: Kendra Scott 'Karina'

Bracelets: Kate Spade, c/o Towne and Reese, c/o Glitter and Gloss 

 

What I Wore: Punch of Pink

The one item that I NEVER seem to grab for casual looks is my blazer. I think wearing blazers for work for years definitely turned me off to them. YET every time I see an outfit with a blazer I want to emulate it. Bi-Polar, much? When I saw this outfit on Pinterest I figured that I had to try to wear a blazer, sooner rather than later. Luckily, I picked up a neon-ish pink blazer at the Gap a few weeks ago with a 40% off coupon. It is ponte knit so it is less stuffy and really easy to wear. I paired it with my go to BF jeans and a gray top (because I cannot find the perfect white tee for the life of me) and opted for my leopard wedges. I am a sucker for pink and leopard together. I think the whole look came together well. It still feels a little businessy to me but I think I will get over it!

Punch of Pink

What I Wore:

Blazer: Gap 

Top: Lush (old)

Jeans: Gap 'BF' (similar)

Shoes: Steve Madden 'Westii'

Sunnies: Prada 'Butterfly'

What I Wore: Undercover

Do you ever just want to be incognito?

To just fly under the radar and pass quietly through the night?

I do.

Instead of hiding or sleeping the craziness away I am seeking God.

I know that he is giving me the strength to deal with my life at the moment.

He is pushing me, encouraging me to seek him instead of others.

I am enjoying my solitude because it means that I am talking to him (sometimes yelling, but he can take it). I am thankful for this stretching and growth period. I know that there is beauty in the pain.

While I have been seeking my heavenly father, my human father has also been there by my side. He has pretty much spent the last week with me, helping me out, talking with me, loving me. Today is his 60th birthday. (I just typed two sentences and my eyes are already welling up with tears). I cannot tell you all how much I love and appreciate him. He has literally been working his ASS off to take care of the remodel at my place and to be there emotionally for me the past few weeks. He is the hardest working man I have ever met. He gives and gives. Plus he loves unconditionally. I am SO lucky to have him, I know that many of you cannot write the things that I am (and that breaks my heart), and I thank the lord daily for him AND my mom. 

DAD... Happy Happy Birthday! You deserve to be spoiled on your day. I wish you the most amazing and blessed year ever. I hope you ALWAYS know how much we love you! Forever my hero, LOVE you with all my heart! Xxoo

This outfit was perfect for my mood.

A little sassy, slightly mysterious, comfy and chic.

I am having a slight love affair with the color red right now.

I am in search of a deep red, cable knit sweater. Keep your eyes open for me!

Incognito

What I Wore:

Sweater: Free People

Cami: BP

Jeggings: Hue (old)

Hat: Collection XIIX

Boots: Report (old)

Necklace: Kendra Scott 'Rayne' (Pyrite stone from the color bar)

Sunnies: Prada

What I Wore: Flannels and Sunnies

Today was one of those days that I just wanted to throw on some comfies and call it a day. I tend to favor the basics these days and dressing up is far from my mind on my day off. I threw on this outfit today, laughing at how "boyish" I looked and even tweeted sarcastically about putting it on the blog. WELL my friends, I got a rsounding YES, post it. So you can thank my #RLOT gals for encouraging this not so fashiony outfit. They love seeing bloggers looking "real". This is me, more often than not, and I am not ashamed. I am not a glamazon 24/7. Not every outfit is planned and styled to perfection. My style changes with my mood. I try things that don't work more often than they do. I am not a slave to trends but I think they are fun to play with and try on. I wear flip flops 95% of the year, rain or shine. I like UGGS. Half of you probably don't get my style or think that it is fashionable. AND that is A-OK.

I have been obsessed with plaid button ups for awhile. I love that in the fall/winter I can wear a thicker version called a flannel. I buy mine in the men's section of Target and they cannot be more comfortable. Paired with my jeggings and flip flops it is the perfect casual, Fall outfit. I have to share a secret with you all. 90% of the time you see pics of me with sunglasses on it is because I am not wearing make up. I don't wear much make up in general but on days off or running errands I definitely don't. So now you know! I bet you fell better now, doncha'? Haha. I think that sunglasses are the number one accessory that makes you look chic and pulled together no matter what you are wearing and make up or not. My sunglasses collection is pretty large and I have some amazing styles. I have been a fanatic since I was in 9th grade. My eye doctor praises me for how little sun damage I have for how light my eye color is. My family and friends make fun of my large glasses but now I have proof that I am not a diva...I am just taking care of my eyes. No damage and no wrinkles. ;)

Flannels and Sunnies

What I Wore:

Top: Target

Jeggings: Hue

Sandals: Havianas 'slim crystal'

Sunnies: Prada 'Butterfly'

Earrings: Kendra Scott 'Rajan'

I am linking up with The Pleated Poppy

Tuesday Travel Style {29}

This weekly post is one of my favorite to put together.

It is always fun to see the most simple outfits to the all out glam outfits at the airport. When I traveled for work I could sit and people watch for HOURS!!

 

I love Kourtney's style.

She knows how to dress for her shape and takes risks.

This outfit is tame but PERFECT for a long flight.

She flew from LA to NYC!

 

{image via officialkourtneyk.celebuzz.com}

Seriously?!? How cute is this pic.

Kourt and Mason look so so happy! Both of them are stylish beings. It is super easy to emulate Kourtney's look because she is wearing the basics. A white V-Neck tee, classic black leggings and a chambray/denim button up. She makes the outfit pop with her Minnetonka boots. Minnetonka makes the most comfortable shoes ever! She has been wearing those Prada cat eye glasses EVERYWHERE! I love that she is carrying her Birkin in the Hermes orange! It pops the outfit and is just so pretty!

What do you think of the Travel Style if Miss Kourtney?

***The comments on this series have been AWESOME! I love reading everyone's different opinions.***

What I Wore: Big Love meets Little House

I have seen many bloggers pair their Chambray button ups with a skirt. The shirt has been open, tucked in and knotted. I think it was Taylor over at Sterling Style that did it best. I knew that I wanted to wear my Chambray shirt with my floral maxi skirt. I liked the overall outfit. It was comfortable, it got me a lot of compliments but I couldn't quite pinpoint who I felt like when I was wearing it.

THEN it hit me. I felt like Chloe Sevigny (the bun and maxi skirt are things she wears a lot) in Big Love with a twist of Little House on the Prairie (the "western" feel of the Chambray and my shoes along with the outfit's color ensemble).

What does this outfit remind you of?

And YES I would wear it again...but with a different belt and shoes.

Big Love meets Little House

What I Wore:

Shirt: Trouve from Nordy's

Skirt: H&M

Belt: Another Line

Shoes: Prada

Jewelry: you cannot see it. BOO!



299: Cable knit sweater

My obsession with sweaters continues to grow.

As it gets colder and colder in CA (it has been colder then it ever has been at this time of year!) I want more and more to keep warm. My favorite is my cable knit pullover sweater from the Gap.

I saw Jessica in this outfit and knew I wanted to emulate it the best that I could.

{image via gossipcenter.com}

Let's give Jess credit for wearing a cute and flattering outfit.

{moment of silence}

She has been a little off in some of things that she has been wearing lately.

She doesn't always wear the right things for her body type.

BUT this outfit is darling and looks great on her.

The sweater looks cozy, the boots are an amazing color and I am dying over her Prada leopard handbag.

her necklace also helps elongate her body.

Plus her looks like it did when Ken used to do it and she looks HAPPY.

Happiness does WONDERS for the face.

So SMILE, my friends!