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BohoCheri Summer Lookbook

July 21, 2016

Hi, loves!
I’ve been shopping at BohoCheri for a little while, and we’ve worked together on small projects here and there, but I was SO elated when they asked me to model for their summer lookbook! It’s just this surreal feeling to be taking pictures in clothes you are accustomed to seeing on the racks of your favorite local boutique and then being able to share them with you all here! So, without further ado, some of my favorite shots from the BohoCheri Summer Lookbook…

All items available at BohoCheri, all pictures by Holli Zenko Photography.

One thing I adore about this boutique is that it’s a mix of well-priced basics (leggings, jeans and tanks), along with lovely printed dresses and caftans (my favorites from Pool to Party and Jen’s Pirate Booty), off-shoulder blouses and cropped tops, but they also have one-of-a-kind pieces from local artists and designers. A couple of the standouts which I’ve brought home with me are delicate gold bead & stone necklaces from Elysian & Grace and hand-sewn leather wrap bracelets from Ronnie M Jewelry.
I love that walking in to the store, it will look completely different than the last time I was in (even if that happens to be last week!), and I never know what I’m going to find. I think owner Cheri’s attention to detail and her fantastic and friendly staff are a part of what makes this spot so unique. Cheri’s eye for curating items for the store is so on-point and on-trend, I know I’m always going to walk in and find something I’m in love with and can’t go home without.
BohoCheri is currently a brick-and-mortar location with an inspiration-filled Instagram feed, but we’ll be continuing to shoot content for the soon-to-be-live website, so everything will be shopable!

I’d love to hear about your favorite local boutique and what makes it special!
Share in the comments below 😀

One Vest, Three Ways – Pops of Color

June 6, 2016

Hi loves!
I hope everyone is doing well. Today, I wanted to talk about something that’s near and dear to my heart and that is shopping local. I say it’s near and dear because I grew up in a house that was not only where my family lived, but it was also the workplace of my mother. She owned a gift basket business (still does) and nearly our entire first-story was dedicated to components for making these gift baskets and a little home office. Seeing her balance two teenage girls and the demand of hundreds of orders going out every month, each one customized, was something that I truly admire.
This is one of the many reasons I love supporting small businesses. I’ve seen the struggle that they go through to keep the doors open. They also have unique, hand-crafted, or limited quantity products that you can’t find anywhere else. One of the things that my mom was kind of famous for was for taste-testing every product that she put in her baskets. She took so much pride in what she was creating, she wanted to make sure that the items were fantastic, because they were a representation of her. With so many of the little shops and boutiques around me, I see the same attention to detail and you can tell that someone sat and chose each and every item they’re presenting. I also love that they try to support local designers and creators. When I walk in to a boutique and see a little jewelry line that I know that someone has put so much effort and soul in to, it warms my heart and makes me want to buy something cute that I’ll cherish, knowing I’ve helped that person keep on creating. Here are some of my favorite local boutiques I’d love for you to check out!
BohoCheri Orange St. 342 Orange St, Redlands, CA
Nectar Clothing 12 E. State St. Redlands, CA
DenM 18 E . State St. Redlands, CA
Kith 5 E. Citrus Ave. Redlands, CA
MP Couture 34646 County Line Rd., Yucaipa, CA
Layered by Cake 1911 Commercenter W., Suite 409, San Bernardino, CA
And some of the delightful small businesses I’ve come across..
Gaia Bags
Martin & Co. Candles
Kindred Supply Company

This look is my second in the series One Vest, Three Ways – Pops of Color! I wanted to make it very playful, and what better to add some fun to a look than with stripes and bright shades. All of the accessories that I added I got at an extreme discount… The Kendra Scott wristlet ($12) and Sole Society wedges ($23) were Nordstrom Rack finds, and the cuff from J.Crew Factory I picked up while in Florida for the astonishingly low price of $6! I got it in coral as well, but for some reason TSA grabbed it when they searched my bags! 🙁

Suede vest / BohoCheri // Tank / Everlane // Pencil skirt / 7 For All Mankind // Wedges / Sole Society // Cuff / J.Crew // Clutch / Kendra Scott // Necklaces / LA finds

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

April Stitch Fix

May 5, 2016

Hello, loves!
I hope everyone is doing well and settling in to this warmer weather that crept up. I would have been doing a lot better had I not locked my keys in my trunk during the hottest part of the day earlier this afternoon! Luckily, Mark (and AAA) were just one call away to rescue me.
I wanted to share with you all today my April Stitch Fix experience. This time, I actually remembered to leave feedback for my stylist. I asked for a summery print maxi dress, something with lace, colored jeans, and a chambray-like button-down. I think my stylist did pretty well with the styles, however, I had asked for the prices to be more moderate with each piece. I was sent a pair of $98 peach jeans. They were cute (albeit a bit too snug and long), but $100 for trendy jeans that I likely wouldn’t wear past August seems like not the best investment. I want something I’m either going to wear to death throughout a season or an old faithful piece that I can pull out at any time and know it’s going to look great.

So, initially, I thought this dress would be tricky to wear due to all of the horizontal stripes, but it actually hugged me in all of the right places and was figure-flattering. I didn’t feel the print was versatile enough, in terms of being able to dress it up or down, so at $78, it was a pass.
Sunnies / Amazon // Necklace / LA find // Clutch / Cambridge Satchel Co. from the Box of Style

Next up, this chambray-like top, as requested from my stylist. I loved the idea of keeping it super casual with a little tank and leggings. This one was pretty great, with it’s subtle pinstripe fabric, that also happens to be super soft. At $64, it was a touch on the pricey side, but I knew I would wear it often enough to make it work.
Sunnies / Amazon // Tank / H&M // Crossbody / Shaffer LA from the Box of Style // Slip-ons & Leggings / ASOS // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design

Here are the aforementioned peach jeans. Cute, but limited in terms of wearability. They were also about 3 inches too long, so I cuffed them up and added my favorite nude open-toed heels. I really liked the idea of pairing it with aqua tones, kind of a play on a coral & turquoise color story. Regardless, their longevity in my wardrobe was non-existent, and therefore, they were returned.
Sunnies / Amazon // Tank / H&M // Necklace / Anthropologie // Pumps / Miu Miu // Clutch / Gap

Lastly, and you may have seen this look already in a recent Gwynnie Bee post, but it was probably my favorite outfit that I put together from this fix. The skirt from Gywnnie Bee I knew that I was going to purchase as soon as I unwrapped it, but figured I would pair it with a white blouse and colorful heels. When I saw this pink blouse in my fix, the colors were just so harmonious, that I flipped that idea around and paired the colorful top with neutral heels. I may have considered purchasing the top, as I believe it was just around $45, but it actually had a stain on it, front and center. I know that part of the hazard of sending things out to people to try on is that you may get them back in not-pristine condition, but I just wish that the people who packaged my fix up would have inspected the items a bit more thoroughly.
Sunnies / Amazon // Clutch / Cambridge Satchel Co. from the Box of Style // Skirt / Gwynnie Bee // Heels / Dolce Vita

The last item I unfortunately do not have a picture of. It was completely unwearable, as the “Large” was genuinely like a Small/Medium and I could barely get it over my head! It was a top with white crinkly fabric and several patchwork-like strips of material running down the front. So not my size or my style.

Overall, I just kept the chambray shirt from this round, and I’m quite happy with my purchase! For my next fix, I’ve requested another shot at a maxi dress, a colorful crossbody bag and something in the on-trend blush shade. I can’t wait to see what my stylist chooses for me next! I really do look forward to coming home to that box at my front door 😉
If you’re interested in signing up for a box of your own, feel free to use my link here.

Festival Style with BohoCheri

April 13, 2016

Hello, loves!
Today I wanted to share with you some festival style with BohoCheri, a local boutique that I adore. They have so many fresh looks for Coachella, or any other festival, and the staff couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. I, unfortunately, won’t be making it to Coachella this year, due to staffing issues at my day job, but I love to still put together some festival-worthy outfits to celebrate the occasion.
Festival style to me is all about comfort and practicality, while embracing a boho aesthetic. I love lace-up sandals and low stacked heels, breezy dresses and maxi skirts, light layers that you can add or subtract, depending on the weather (like this crochet vest, which adds not much warmth but a lot of texture to the look). I’m not a shorts girl, but I enjoy seeing others in them, especially when paired with lace-up tanks or off-the-shoulder blouses. For jewelry, I love when people really pile it on… Layered necklaces, stacks of bangles, rings on every finger. When it comes to bags, you’ve got to rock a crossbody. For walking around all day, nothing is better than a crossbody bag for carrying your essentials, but also for being out of the way and hands-free to let you enjoy the moment. No one wants to be bothered with a clutch when they’re at a concert. This leather bag from BohoCheri is a new favorite of mine. I love that it’s big enough to hold the things you’ll need for the day, but it also has a gorgeous stone and chain, which act as built-in jewelry. It’s pretty much a no-brainer for a boho luxe look.

Crochet vest and Crossbody bag c/o BohoCheri // Tank / Elizabeth & Clarke // Jeans / MaviUSA // Sandals / JustFab // Sunnies / Amazon // Necklace / LA find

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

What’s your go-to festival style? Boho glam in print maxi dresses? Rock ‘n roll in a vintage tee and cut-offs? Or maybe it’s playfully sexy in a little romper? I’d love to hear your take on the theme 😉