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July 8, 2021

Top 5 Favorites – June 2021

July 8, 2021

Top 5 Favorites June 2021 We all have summer on the brain.  Your Top 5 Favorites for June were like the perfect summer day.  Beach time in the morning followed by a night out!
Mini Dress

I adore this dress and snagged it on sale.  It also comes in pink, yellow and white.  Not gonna lie – I will probably get another color.

One piece bathing suit

This beauty comes in pink and black and looks SO good on.  I have hips and a booty but have honestly never felt more comfortable in a one piece than I have in this one.  The high-cut leg is so flattering – try it – I promise you’ll love it!

Bikini (top and bottom)

This wins the award for most comfortable bikini EVER.  It’s super chic (also comes in red), the cheeky bottoms aren’t too cheeky and the top is perfect for active water sports or if you have kids.

Sandals

These are SO comfortable.  And they’ve taken a beating.  I wear them to the beach (in the ocean, oops!), to run errands and even walking around the San Diego Zoo all day.  They come in 7 colors and run TTS.

Straight leg jeans

Cue the perma-spot music for these jeans.  They’ve made your Top 5 countless times and rightly so.  They run TTS and come in multiple washes.  I like this light wash for summer.

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Filed Under: Top 5 Favorites Tagged: Bikini, One piece swimsuit, Straight leg jeans, Summer dress, Summer sandals, Swimwear, Top 5 Favorites June 2021

July 26, 2019

How to Shop a Sale So You End Up With Pieces You Actually Wear

July 26, 2019

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Ulla Johnson dress (similar here) // Kendra Scott necklace // Sunglasses (similar here) // M. Gemi boots

Today’s look is one of those perfect summer pieces that for whatever reason I totally forgot to share on the blog.  I got it last summer at Pink Lagoon (one of my fave local boutiques) and it didn’t appear on my feed until this post (and you guys loved it).

It’s super easy to wear thanks to its paper bag silhouette.  The beaded ties let you cinch it as tight or as loose as you want.  I love it styled with ankle boots, but as the heat index rises, I’ll be wearing it with these sandals – a recent sale find I’m obsessed with (check out this similar pair on sale).

My necklace was created at Kendra Scott and I loved being able to personalize the charms.  I chose one for my heritage (the evil eye), and two for my daughter (the pearls).  There are so many options I actually went back and created another one with my astrological sign!

If you follow me on Insta, you know I’ve been talking a lot about how to shop a sale.  Today’s post is a great example of items I found during end of season sales that have stood the test of time.  Often times we buy things just because they’re on sale.  We don’t really think how often we’ll wear them or whether they actually go with other things in our closet.

Remember to stop and ask yourself what an item goes with, how often you think you’ll wear it and whether the fit is truly flattering.  It’s very common to try and make a sale item fit or work for you when it really doesn’t.

Last week I wrote about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and how it can make people go overboard.  I updated my post so you can see the items I’m keeping and the items I returned.  It’s a great example of sticking to the basics (and your budget) and not getting caught up in the frenzy.

Here are the general guidelines I follow when shopping the sales.  If you stick to these, I promise your closet will stay stocked with things you actually wear.

How to Shop a Sale 
  1. Set a budget and stick to it.
  2. Check your wishlist items at your favorite retailers first (more on how to do that here) to see if anything you already favorited went on sale.
  3. Make a list of items you actually need (denim, tops, sweaters, etc.).  Where are there holes in your closet?
  4. Stick to brands you know and love.  This is not the time to experiment.
  5. Don’t try to fit a square peg in a round role.  If the fit isn’t flattering, the color is not one you’ve ever worn, or it doesn’t go with at least 3 items in your closet, PASS.
  6. Think about your lifestyle.  If you’re a mom that never gets dressed up then don’t buy a sequins cocktail dress unless you actually have an upcoming occasion in which to wear it.
  7. Pick one “fun” diamond-in-the-rough sale item and make the rest of your sale purchases things you’ll wear frequently (see above).
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Filed Under: Fashion Tagged: Boho vibes, Kendra Scott charm necklace, M. Gemi boots, Summer dress, Summer outfit, Ulla Johnson metallic stripe dress

July 17, 2019

Your Top 5 Favorites – June 2019

July 17, 2019

You guys certainly had dresses on the brain in June!

Three of your Top 5 Favorites from June 2019 were summer dresses.

First up…

Rhode Resort Ella Dress cactus print

1) Summer dress

This flirty mini dress was hands down your favorite in June.  I love the fact that it truly flatters all body types and comes in a myriad of colors and patterns.

The braided belt gives definition to the waistline and the cotton fabric keeps it comfortable.  With a longer hem in the back, you don’t have to worry about it being too short.  Plus, the skirt is super fun to twirl in.

Wear it with sneakers for a casual chic look, or heeled sandals in a fun color to amp it up.

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Isabel Marant Jaeryn Buckle Sandals

2) Sandals

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I do a Sunday Series of noteworthy products.  These black sandals were the first time a product from the video series made the list, and for good reason.

They are suuuuper comfortable and have a bit of an edge to your basic black sandal.  Both the heel strap and the ankle strap are adjustable.  Currently 60% off, you have to pounce on this deal if your size is left.

If you’re looking for an alternate version, try these.  Also featured on the blog here.

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Joie Galani Floral Dress

3) Floral dress

I tried this dress on back in April and didn’t buy it until a recent vacation to Maui.  I’m so glad I got it and even more glad I waited.  It’s 50% off and available in sizes XXS – XL.

It’s 100% cotton and double lined so the quality is fabulous and comfortable.  I love the fabric buttons on the neckline and the billowy sleeves.

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White eyelet dress

4) White eyelet dress

You guys responded so well to my first “Save vs. Splurge” series post (stay tuned for a new one soon!) that I wasn’t surprised it made your top 5 favorites in June.

A white eyelet dress is a summer staple, and the wrap closure makes this one so easy to wear and super flattering.  It’s almost sold out, but I linked similar options – including the navy version – below.

SHOP EYELET DRESSES

Linen blazer

5) Linen blazer

Last but not least, this linen blazer struck your fancy in June.

I love how lightweight it is – the perfect summer layering piece.  It comes in 3 colors and a very similar version offers it in 5 different colors.  I just may have to pick up another.

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Filed Under: Fashion Tagged: Black sandals, Cotton dress, Floral dress, Linen blazer, Mini dress, Summer dress, Top 5 Favorites June 2019, White eyelet dress

June 13, 2019

The Summer Dress That Looks Good on Everyone

June 13, 2019

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Celine sunglasses // Kjaer Weis lip tint in Lover’s Choice

With only one more week until the official start of summer, I wanted to share a dress that I’ll be reaching for again and again in the coming months.

It’s flirty, it’s twirly, it’s cotton, it’s mini.  Basically the perfect summer staple.  You’ve seen a version of this dress before – it was one of your Top 5 Favorites in May.

Rhode Resort is a brand I discovered more than a year ago and I immediately fell hard.  Their specialty is resort wear in vibrant prints and colors.  I love that they stick to a formula – they basically do the same 5 dresses and mix up the fabric.

The Ella dress is my absolute favorite.  The proportions are spot on; 3/4 length sleeves with a mini skirt.  The fabric is breathable and comfortable – hello cotton.  And the fit couldn’t be easier.  It’s basically a tunic with a voluminous skirt.  The fact that you can cinch the waist according to your shape makes this style look good on everyone. Plus, the back is slightly longer than the front, so you don’t have to worry about it being too mini.

I dressed mine up with a statement bag and patent leather mules in a pop color, but it looks just as fabulous worn casually.  I’ve paired it with espadrille sneakers and flat leather sandals.  It would also look amazing with a western inspired bootie.

I’ve linked some of my favorite prints and colors below (majority are on sale), along with some other styles from the brand.  One of my fave retailers is having an additional 25% off the sale.  Get ’em while they’re hot!

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Filed Under: Fashion Tagged: Amelie Pichard mules, Boyy Karl 24, Cactus print, Celine flat top sunglasses, Ella dress, Kjaer Weis lip tint, Rhode Resort, Summer dress, Sun dress

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