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February Favorites

March 11, 2020

Hello, loves!
It’s been a while, and while I didn’t want to make the jump for the longest time…. uhm OK, it’s been a year… I updated to the new version of WordPress! So you’ll maybe not see as big of a change as I do, but from the writer’s perspective, everything is new and confusing again 🤣

Anyway, what this post is actually about is my February Favorites, aka my most loved looks from last month. I even threw in a couple of fun ones at the bottom that I haven’t shared to IG yet!
Tell me which is your favorite look in the comments below!

February Favorites - Perfect Wedding Guest Dress from ASOS

Not the greatest quality pic, but I felt like a GODDESS in this ASOS gown. It JUST went on sale down to $71, but they have other colors like Sage, Blue, and a shorter version in Mauve, all perfect for Spring wedding guest options. I decided to bring down the slits a little bit, and I sewed them to stop right above the knee. Fair warning if you want the leg showing to be a little more modest. Also recommend fashion tape for the top!

Rent the Runway fur coat at Uncommon James Chicago

I debated including this outfit, due to my recent (horrific) experience with Rent the Runway, but I was OBSESSED with this jacket, I kept it for a couple weeks and wore it multiple times, including when I went to purchase this necklace at Uncommon James. Which, by the way, if you’re in the Chicago area and are sleeping on this store, I would recommend heading there ASAP! So many gorgeous delicate gold pieces to choose from.

OK, but how cute was this dress for Valentine’s Day?! I partnered with Modcloth to share some of their collection for the holiday, and I think this was my favorite piece. I also showed off my mini bag find from Goodwill that I added a rhinestone lip pin to. Love a good thrifted find!

I took a while to hop on this jaguar sweater trend. I also ordered it non-Prime so it took over a month to get to me 😆 Thankfully, it’s now available with two day shipping so y’all don’t have to wait nearly as long. I wore it to social hour at Le Colonial, one of Gold Coast’s iconic spots.

Flashing back to the snowier times last month, my Michael Kors coat that I bought last spring has been coming in clutch for any days that dip down below 30 degrees. Also I wear the heck out of these fleece-lined leggings from Hue. I stocked up when they were on Amazon for $22 a pair!

Another look from Modcloth, this time in the most spring-tastic hues! The blouse was a bit oversized on me (1X), so it tucked perfectly in to the geometric print skirt. Paired with white ankle booties and a knit beret to add some of that vintage flair I love.

And now, for a couple of sneak peeks!

February Favorites - Amazon top for Spring

Another recent Amazon find, this top is SUPER soft, and I love the little crochet-like trim. I sized up to an XXL, because I wanted that breezy, oversized fit. It’s under $20 and I can see it in heavy rotation this spring/summer.

Last but not least, this outfit that is a mix of old and new! The bag is thrifted from Goodwill, the top from my most recent StitchFix, Lee Jeans from Amazon, and near decade-old ankle boots from Target.

That’s all, folks, my February Favorites!
I love doing these round-ups, because they show me what pieces/colors/styles I gravitated towards the most. I’m definitely ready to bring back springtime trends and hues, and fun detailing like pleats, trim, and embroidery.

Girls Who Wear Glasses

March 10, 2017

Hello, loves!
I’m starting to get in to the habit of sharing more about myself on here, and I realized I’ve been leaving out a huge part of my daily life. I wear glasses. Almost all of the time.
I got my first pair at the age of 19, and they were supposed to only be for night driving. I wasn’t driving much at the time, but thought that the Dior frames looked really cute on me, so I wore them whenever the mood struck, but not habitually.
Since I started a job 6 years ago that consists of 7 hours of staring at a computer screen each day, I’ve noticed my vision continually getting worse. I’m sure the texting and Instagramming doesn’t help, but that’s another story. I used to be able to read street signs at night, then it seemed all of a sudden, I could barely tell the score while watching a football game. I’ve been wearing glasses daily for about the past 4 years, and now have trouble seeing anything past my hand without them.
I knew when I was shopping for glasses that I needed ones that not only framed my face nicely, but were super affordable. I go through sunglasses so frequently, because I seem to lose/break/scratch them at a rapid rate. Even though I knew I would be more cautious with prescription glasses, I am a klutz, and I freely admit that. I would hate to spend $200 on a pair that I scratched beyond comprehension within a month of purchase.
About a month back, my coworker referred me to EyeBuyDirect, an online retailer of prescription and non-prescription glasses and sunglasses. I commented on how cute her frames were and was amazed when she told me how little she paid for them.
I went online and picked out a couple of everyday pairs, along with a pair of rx sunnies, which I never knew how much I was missing until I got them. They took a couple of weeks to make and ship and arrived in individual boxes. I picked out a couple of cute little cases to keep them safe, and was really impressed with the quality for around $4.
The lovely aubergine frames here are called Dialogue, and are $15! I added the anti-reflective coating to help with glare. I also picked up the Ember style, which are probably my favorite. I’d never tried steel frames before, and they are so light, I barely notice them on! For sunnies, I went with the Deja Vu. They were a little bit pricier than other styles, coming it at around $45, but are now essential every time I leave the house. My total for 3 pairs was well under $100, definitely a different story than those Dior’s I wore for aesthetics.
For my next pairs, when I decide I’m ready to add some fun prints and colors to my glasses collection, I’m looking at Chilling in Tortoise or Pink Floral, Warren in Navy or the Lindsey in Green.

Bodysuit / H&M (similar) // Vest / B. Son // Skirt / Forever 21 // Sandals / Nordstrom Rack // Bag / Philip Lim for Target (so old but I still adore it!) // Rings / bday gift from my lovely photographer // Necklace / LA find // Glasses / EyeBuyDirect : Dialogue

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

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A Downtown Stroll

July 2, 2015

Oh baby, it’s hot outside…
With this absurdly warm weather, also comes the Redlands Bowl Summer Concert Series, a bi-weekly event where half of the town gathers to have a massive picnic and listen to a variety of performers. I love to fix up a gorgeous meal like bruschetta, a meat, cheese and olive plate, chilled pasta and a berry trifle, accompanied by a couple bottles of wine and some fantastic company. It’s one of those perfect summer evenings. I plan on attending several of these concerts this season, as the lineup is quite intriguing.

For this look, I definitely wanted to keep cool, but also add a couple pops of color with the help of my coral crossbody bag and ombre reflective sunnies. I think that’s what keeps black & white from being too serious in the summer, and I’m loving coral and orange-y tones right now.

White Maxi Dress – Nectar Clothing – similar
Octopus necklace – Kyle Chan Design
Sunnies – Free People (on sale for $10!!)
Snakeskin pumps – Joe’s Jeans
Crossbody bag – American Eagle – similar
Lego ring – craft fair find

Photos by Holli Zenko.