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Aspen in Spring with Maggy London

May 21, 2017

Hey, hey there!
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably already caught several views of this gorgeous look I created in partnership with Maggy London. I wanted to share the full look here, and link directly to this dress so you can shop it here! I’m obsessed with this brushstroke-like print and the swooshes of blue against the crisp white. The pleated skirt is so flattering, and I love that it can be worn with or without a belt to change up the look.
Dresses like this are the bread & butter in my closet… styles that can easily transition from work to brunch to shopping with my mom. Throw on a sparkly belt or statement necklace and stilettos for a night out with the bf or a braided belt and cute white sandals for running errands and a coffee date.
Maggy London has some great dresses out right now, and I definitely added myself to their email list to get first pick when they go on sale, which is often! I will say that this style runs slightly large, so I would recommend sizing down. Shop the Aspen here, and while you’re at it, check out the Avery and the Mindy (my new favorite that I have my eye on… the print is incredible!)
Enjoy the rest of the shoot!

Dress c/o Maggy London // Heels / Miu Miu // Chainmail clutch / vintage // necklace / LA find // Bracelet / Rachel Zoe from the Box of Style

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

This post was sponsored by Maggy London and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links or buying items through them may provide me with a small commission. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Spring Trends with Maggy London

March 18, 2017

Hello, dears!
I’m so excited to bring you another post sponsored by Maggy London! They sent me this gorgeous dress (the Stephani) to share with all of you. One of my favorite things about it, along with the very flattering, curve-hugging shape, is the midi length. It’s super on-trend for spring, and versatile enough that you’re not stuck wearing it to only casual or formal events. I’ve styled it two ways here, one look perfect for going out (hello, date night!), the other is something I would totally wear to work, perhaps with a little sweater thrown over my arms to ward off that office chill.
On the note of spring trends, I must confess that I’m going a bit crazy over all of the lovely ones that are coming out right now. I wanted to talk about a few of my faves, and the standout ways to incorporate them into your daily wardrobe.
First, is embroidery. Embroidery really started gaining momentum in the second half of last year, and I don’t see it slowing down anytime soon! My favorite ways to incorporate it are in small doses. A little on the collar of a blouse, on the back pocket of a pair of jeans, or even on pretty embroidered patches sewn on to a jean jacket.
You can’t have spring without pastels, and I’m not sure which is my favorite at the moment! From Tiffany blue to canary yellow, from pale pink to celadon, I’m not ruling anything out! I love to pair a pastel mani with a darker version of the color on my toes, like a sky blue and navy, to keep the effect from looking too cutesy. You can never go wrong with pairing a floaty pastel blouse with white jeans and espadrilles, it’s kind a no-brainer spring look!
I keep seeing shoes (think flats, not heels) with bows on them, and I’m obsessed. Other footwear trends I’m currently coveting are cutouts (like both of the pairs I’m wearing in these looks!), dove grey suede, bold pops of color paired with an otherwise neutral look, like an all-white ensemble, and espadrille wedges.
As for jewelry, I’m still loving chokers, but have been gravitating towards less severe styles. A delicate gold choker paired with a couple of longer beaded strands is totally up my alley. Layered and wrap bracelets and still topping my list for wristwear, along with little gold rings and midi rings with and without crystals so that your hands catch the light when you talk with them (which I so frequently do!)
I’d love to hear what some of your favorite trends for spring are… Which prints and colors are grabbing your eye this season?
As a treat for all of my subscribers, Maggy London has been gracious enough to give away this dress to one lucky winner! Go to my Instagram and look for the giveaway picture for details on how to enter! The contest will be going until 8PM PST on March 23rd.

Dress c/o Maggy London // Heels / Dolce Vita // Clutch / Rebecca Minkoff // Rings and bracelet / LA finds

Dress c/o Maggy London // Bag / J.Crew // Heels / Halogen // Necklace and rings / LA finds // Bracelet / vintage

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

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Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London

March 7, 2017

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London Hello, loves!
Two things.. Well, three, actually. Spring is almost here! That means it’s time to start stocking your closet with all of the pretty, girly florals you’ve been itching to wear over the last few chilly months. We all love bundling up in sweaters and scarves, but secretly crave the pretty pastels and feminine fabrics of Spring dressing.
Second, I’ve become enamored with Maggy London’s current collection of little dresses, perfect for any of this season’s events. Anything from a wedding, baby or bridal shower, or even for perking up your work day, they’ve got you covered. I’ve linked several of my favorites below.
Third, and most excitingly, I’ve teamed up with Maggy London to give one of you this very dress! They’ll send this exact style to you, in your size of course, when you enter our Instagram giveaway. Check out the post here for more details.

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London

Dress c/o Maggy London // Heels / Nine West // Bag / Cambridge Satchel Co. // Ring / vintage // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London Meet the Poppy Fit & Flare! So fun and cheery, I’m loving this bright print!

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London This is the Betty Fit & Flare, so perfect for dressier Spring Occasions, like a wedding or bridal shower.

Spring Florals Giveaway with Maggy London I’m obsessed with how vivid the colors are on the Georgia! This one would definitely take you in to Summer as well.

This post was sponsored by Maggy London and contains affiliate links. Clicking on these links may provide me with a small commission. All thoughts and opinions expressed about products in this post are my own.

Happy New Year + Polka Dot NYE Look

December 31, 2016

Hello, loves!
This year of ups and downs (a lot more downs as of late), is coming to a close, and I for one, am looking forward to what the new year brings. This is, of course, the time to start making resolutions and personal promises about being more healthy and spending wisely, etc… I’ve heard two schools of thought on resolutions. One is that you shouldn’t be waiting for a certain time to make positive changes, why not start today! Another is that the new year is a great starting point for a clean slate. Personally, I’m somewhere in the middle. I think that if you want to start a workout routine or financial restrictions, you should dive in as soon as you have a game plan, not wait until Monday or the beginning of the month (or year). At the same time, there is something restorative about a new year beginning. It’s a chance to definitively draw a line and say “this is where I’m starting over.” A deadline to finish up with things you don’t want following you in to a new year, like toxic relationships, unhealthy habits and so on.
For some reason, it really does feel “easier” to maintain a resolution when you’ve told someone what you’re hoping to accomplish. For that reason, I’m sharing a few of the things that I hope to start/maintain/back away slowly from..
I’d like to renew my commitment to practicing yoga. I sustained an injury to my knee about two months ago and had to stop going to my favorite yoga class because of this. I’m almost healed, so I’m striving to attend at least two classes a week. I also love to run, but I find myself making excuses to not wake up (suuuuper early, like 4:30), to get outside and just go. An extra glass of red wine the night before is usually the main culprit, haha! Which brings us to…
A two drink maximum at home and socially. I can hear Patti Stanger in my head when typing that, but it actually makes a lot of sense. It’s hard to interact with intention, not to mention, remember half the night, when over-imbibing. I like to wake up and think back fondly to hanging out with friends, celebrating a birthday, or spending some time with my honey at home, not feel the lasting sting of a hangover. Looking back over the past year, I’ve had a couple of nights where I took it a few too far, and my head paid the price the next day.
As far as relationships go, I’ve been with the love of my life for almost 4 years now, and I think we’re in a pretty great place. I would like to work on communication more, because I think it’s something that can always use improvement, but I’m looking forward to all of the fun things we’ll do together in 2017.
I’m not going to make a blanket statement about dieting, because if there’s one thing I will never deprive myself of, it’s food. I would like to be more attentive to how many starchy foods I’m taking in, and also recognizing when my hunger is actually a cry for liquids. I think I confuse the two quite frequently, so pouring a glass of water before eating a snack seems to be a good solution.
I’d love to hear.. What are your resolutions? What do you think of making them?

Side note, this was one of my favorite shoots to date, featuring this DIVINE polka dot dress from Maggy London. It’s called the Abigail Flare, if you look for it! I couldn’t decide which to cut, so you’re getting more shots than usual, I hope you enjoy! 😀

Dress c/o Maggy London // Bag / vintage // Heels / SJP // Geometric ring / Slate from Rocksbox (purchased) // bracelet / Wilson’s Jewelers // Midi & other gold ring / Forever 21 // Necklace / LA find // Sunnies/ Amazon

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

This post is sponsored by Maggy London. Items in this post were provided to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts/opinions are my own.