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Pastels & Snakeskin

June 3, 2017

Hello, loves!
I hate to admit it, but spring is coming to a close, and we’re already seeing glimpses of a super warm summer ahead. Looking ahead, I envision lazy days, spent lounging around a friend’s pool, drinking beer or fruity cocktails, suffering a half hour in line just to get some tasty ice cream (a la minute, tryyyy it), and working out at 5 am in the dark, simply because it’s exhausting to just walk outside after 10AM.
Until then, I’m still rocking the soft pastels, feminine vibes, and my favorite of the season, bomber jackets. This time around, I wanted to pair the softer tones of blush and baby blue with slick black denim and snakeskin. I love mixing super girly pieces with more edgy ones, and I think these snakeskin pumps are the perfect accessory to tie everything together. Hope you enjoy the look!

Laser-cut bomber jacket / Forever 21 // Jeans / Just Black via StitchFix // Tank / H&M // Bag / JustFab SOLD OUT (similar) // Heels / Joe’s Jeans from Nordstrom Rack (similar) // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design // Rings / Forever 21 & LA finds

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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Mixing Denim

May 26, 2017

Hello, loves!
It’s National Wine Day, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t currently sipping on some Syrah right now. Red wine has longtime been a favorite of mine, and after the day I had, I was planning on coming home to a glass (or two), after work regardless of the “holiday”. Whew, it was bonkers today at the urgent care. It seemed that people today were especially grumpy, in a hurry, and overall so rude! Thankfully, I was working with someone who has a wonderful sense of humor, so we were doing our best to take things in stride.
Moving on to spring fashion, I wanted to talk about some of my favorite denim pairings! I’m wearing here one example of mixing denim, colored bottoms with a jean jacket. The look is playful, casual, and great for this weather. A fun outfit for spring and going in to summer is a white denim top or bottom mixed with a faded denim piece. I love the idea of a little pale blue denim skirt paired with a white tank and white denim jacket.
Another classic look is to pair a lighter chambray-like button-down with slightly darker jeans. I love how simple it is, but give a pulled-together vibe. With sandals or a pair of sneakers, it’s casual for brunch, and with shiny heels and a bold necklace, it’s perfect for a not-too-fancy date night.
I used to be so scared of mixing denim, for fear of that dreaded “NOT” label that some magazines used to put on the overly loose (or tight), same color outfits of the past, but I think starting off with two completely different colors is a perfect “gateway” outfit. Here’s to conquering fashion fears and exploring new ways of styling!
What’s a fashion fear that you’d like to try out? Jumpsuits? Asymmetrical hemlines? I’d love to hear!

Jeans, Top, Necklace / StitchFix // Jacket / Gap // Bracelet / Kyle Chan Design // Bag / Forever 21 // Mules / Nordstrom Rack

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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Casual Boho Style with Ellie & Adair

May 23, 2017

You guys, this top.. It’s giving me all of the casual boho feels! It’s currently on sale right now at Ellie & Adair, and if you use code “VIP15”, it’s under $25!!
I’ve found that my style is constantly evolving, and is quite difficult to pin down in words, but I think that there are definitely hints of boho chic that work their way into my looks quite frequently. From floaty dresses to crochet and embellished touches, to layers of mismatched necklaces, I love infusing a bit of that carefree look into my style.
Elements of boho style can be found in many of the on-trend items for spring and summer, such as fringe, embroidery, and tassels, along with textures of crochet and raffia. I’m loving a light cardigan with embroidered patches, a breezy maxi dress with a crochet-back, and the top here, adorned with fun tassels that tie in to a bow to play with the look a bit.

Top c/o Ellie & Adair // Jeans / Liverpool from Stitchfix // Platforms / JustFab // Crossbody bag / B.P. at Nordstrom // Bracelets / Nectar Clothing // Rings / Forever 21 // Necklace c/o I Shop Simply // Glasses / EyeBuyDirect

Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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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.