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Cali Cool Date Night

September 9, 2015

It’s difficult sometimes to make jeans and heels seem fresh for a date, but I say it’s all in the details. These D’orsay pumps have this sexy little curvature to them that I love. Cuffing the jeans (a style tip I picked up from Shannon at Layered by Cake Boutique) allows more skin to peek out to highlight the footwear (also helpful in this sweltering heat, they act as vents when you’re wearing skinny jeans haha!) Another fun detail from this look is the one-shouldered top from the quarterly blouse subscription service, Elizabeth & Clarke. It’s a flirty element that doesn’t leave you feeling too bare. I topped it all off with a very summery and fun scenic clutch that holds just the essentials.. cell phone, compact mirror, lipstick, gum, eyeliner, perfume vial, and credit cards/ID.

One-shoulder blouse / Elizabeth & Clarke // Skinny jeans / Target // D’Orsay heels / Sam Edelman // Scenic clutch / Forever 21 // Necklace / Lulu Frost (Rent the Runway) // Rings / LA finds

Graphic Nature

September 8, 2015

Wait, already?! The holiday weekend is almost over?! Rude. I wanted at least one more day to clean and get our house in order. Mark and I are planning on having a little party with all of our friends (so I guess a big party, ha!) and I’d love for everything to be spotless so there’s less to stress over.
I think it’s important, as a host, to not worry about tidying the day of a party. It helps set a relaxed, welcome vibe and allows everyone to focus on having a good time… and the awesome food and drinks, of course! I’m planning a seaside/nautical theme for our party this year and have already come across some great decorations for the table and found the cutest drink dispenser with a chalkboard sign attached.
I really enjoyed the polished yet totally laid-back vibe of this look. The bucket bag carries everything I could need and is comfortable to carry. These lace-up flats are incredibly comfortable, and the silk blouse is breezy and light for these still 100+ days.

Silk top / Matison Stone (Rent the Runway) // White denim / Old Navy // Bucket bag / Forever 21 // Eagle Claw necklace / Pamela Love (Rent the Runway) // Sunglasses / Amazon (Karen Walker-inspired) // Lace-up sandals / Old Navy (similar) // Rings / Forever 21/LA finds

Photography by Sarah Solberg.

Casual Pineapple and My New Fave

September 2, 2015

It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you the newest member of my accessories family.. This lovely (and functional, it’s also a crossbody!) Botkier bag! I’d been wanting to own one of their pieces for a while, after falling in love with the Cobalt Trigger Small Satchel and the Black Trigger Crossbody I received from Rent the Runway.

This one took some effort to finally have in my possession, after the package containing it, two scarves and a necklace purchased from Rent the Runway were stolen off my front porch 🙁 I had to re-purchase it and wait another week for it to get to me, but I’ve been so happy with it ever since! It’s got oodles of places to put all of my necessities and a unique magnetic closure instead of a zipper for the main compartment.

I love a casual, effortless look like this that’s still put together. It’s always great to add in a surprising element (color, texture, print) to a white tee and jeans, and this adorable pineapple print scarf did just the trick!

Scarf / Echo New York // White tee / Aerie – similar // Cropped denim / Old Navy // Leather bag / Botkier // Sneakers / Old Navy – similar // Sunglasses / Free People – similar // Bee necklace / Kyle Chan Design // Rings / LA finds

Photos by Sarah Solberg.

Maxi at the Mansion

August 30, 2015

I’ll be honest, it’s been a little while since I rented something from Rent the Runway that I loved as much as this maxi dress from BCBGMAXAZRIA. The printed lace detail is just gorgeous, it fits like a dream (although a smidgen too long for the heels that I wore), and it can really be dressed up or down.

When brainstorming a location to shoot this beauty, my photographer, Holli, instantly thought of the Kimberly Crest mansion. We’d both been to swanky events hosted there, and every one has been memorable due to the fantastic scenery. This place holds so much history and drama and is truly at it’s prime around sunset.

Lace-print gown / BCBGMaxAzria at Rent the Runway // Necklace / Steinmart – similar // D’Orsay heels / Sam Edelman // Sunglasses / Karen-walker-inspired – the real deal // Bangle – similar // Clutch / Ross – similar

Photos by Holli Zenko at With An I Photography.