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3 Ways to Wear a Maxi Dress in Winter

January 29, 2016

Most of us have maxi dresses in our wardrobe that when the cooler weather starts rolling around, they get pushed to the back of the closet or folded in to a box or bag and subjected to a lonely life in the garage until spring comes. I’ve come up with 3 ways to wear a maxi dress in winter so you can keep your favorites in rotation all year long!

This look is perfect for brunch with the girls or a day date.
Maxi / StitchFix // Denim jacket / Gap // Scarf / Layered by Cake // Boots / Nectar Clothing // Necklace / Gorjana // Sunnies / Amazon

I love this look for a date night when you want to look cute but still feel bundled up. Adding a satin ribbon over the cardigan allows for my waist to not be lost under the fabric.
Maxi / StitchFix // Sweater / LeTote // Necklace / J.Crew // Flats / Sole Society // Clutch / Scarlet Threads Consignment

I love this casual look for shopping, running errands, or just hanging out! You can take any button-down, tie it up and tuck it under to add another layer and still highlight your waist.
Maxi / StitchFix // Button-down / Old Navy // Clutch (actually a shoulder bag with the straps removed) / Cambridge Satchel Company // Sneaks / Target

I hope this post gave you some great ideas on how to style your favorite maxi dress, even when it’s not 90 degrees out 😉

Windowpane Top & A Special Message

December 14, 2015

Hello loves!
As many of you may know, I live in Redlands, CA, which was in the news recently as home to the shooters responsible for the massacre at the Inland Regional Center in nearby San Bernardino. It’s difficult to write this because the loss and devastation that occurred weighs so heavy on my heart. To think that any person could carry out the taking the lives of others to prove anything, period, makes me not only disgusted, but angry. I don’t want to live in a world where people (or my future kids) are afraid to go to a work party, to church, or to just express themselves and what they believe in, whatever that may be.
I’ve lived in Redlands for almost half of my life and it was definitely love at first sight. The vibe, the central location, the diversity of people and restaurants, the sense of community, everything fits for me and it truly feels like home. I’m not one of those people who says “Redlands is amazing, things like this just don’t happen here” because I’m not naïve. I know that this could have happened anywhere, in any city or town. But we are a strong city and will come together in times of crisis and adversity.
This Saturday, the 19th, many of the businesses in Redlands will be participating in an event to help raise money for the victims and families of the shooting. You can visit this Facebook event page to see the full list of businesses joining together for Bonded Strong – A Community for Peace. Some, including a la minute and Parliament Chocolate, will be donating all of their proceeds, as well as several restaurants and retail shops that will be donating a percentage from overall sales. I will be spending most of my day shopping, eating, and walking around to the different vendors, and I encourage all of you whom are in the area to stop by at least one of them to aid in this cause.

Blouse / Old Navy (similar) // Jeans / Mavi Jeans from StitchFix // Necklace / eBay (similar) // Bag / Philip Lim for Target (similar) // Ankle-strap flats / Sole Society // Sunnies / Layered by Cake
Photography by Holli Zenko.

Merlot & Cognac

November 30, 2015

Well, hello there! Fall has definitely arrived in California, and we can all rejoice in breaking out the sweaters, scarves & boots we’ve had in storage. I have a “healthy” collection of sweaters, mostly in the neutral color range (cream, black, grey, etc.) but my fall wardrobe was calling out for something crimson. I came across this Forever 21 sweater recently when browsing their website, and for around $20, I knew I couldn’t go wrong.. It has a slouchy fit, nice open weave, and a back cut-out detail that I love.
Speaking of neutrals, I’ve come to learn that leopard-print really can act as one, when it’s paired with the right tones! It can look great paired with cobalt, olive, magenta, really any shade, including other neutrals. I’ve been wearing these ankle-strap flats from Sole Society at least a couple times a week recently, and if you’re on the fence as to whether you should pick up a pair because you’re not sure what you’ll wear them with, I say, do it! Life is too short to wear boring shoes 😉

Sweater / Forever 21 // Jeans / Mavi from StitchFix // Flats / Sole Society // Necklaces / J.Crew // Ring / Kyle Chan Design // Bucket bag / Old Navy (similar) // Sunnies / Layered by Cake.

Photography by Holli Zenko.

Bring It On, Fall!

November 13, 2015

Does this look not totally get you in the mood for fall!?
The pumpkin-patching, cider-brewing, leaf-changing, cooler weather, scarf-with-everything goodness.. I love everything about fall. Which is odd, considering I’m in Southern California and we get about only 3 weeks of the season! I’ll take what I can get!
I’ve paired with Layered by Cake boutique again to highlight some of the cool new items they have on the site.. The “Kristin” floral pencil skirt, the infinitely cozy infinity scarf, and a floppy felt hat in one of my favorite autumnal hues, merlot.