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Maxi at the Mansion

DFT- Kimberly Step Winners05I’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.

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Photos by Holli Zenko at With An I Photography.



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Flamingo Set

DFT Library Picks23When I was perusing JcPenney’s website the other day for fun little things to help decorate with for our upcoming housewarming anniversary party (any excuse to throw a party, right?!), I couldn’t help wandering over to the I Heart Ronson section. I’ve found some really cute, well-made tops from this line for work before and love that the inventory changes so frequently. I fell in LOVE with this top and skirt set as soon as I saw it… Playful, flattering, kind of cheeky, but still work-appropriate. With eBates, a coupon code, and their already reasonable prices, both of these items were under $35 total! I would definitely pair the top with some skinny black pants or blue jeans, and the skirt with a black top or white T-shirt and sneakers to casualize (that’s not a word, autocorrect?!) the look.

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Keyhole top / I Heart Ronson // Pencil skirt / I Heart Ronson // Heels / Ivanka Trump // Crossbody Bag / Forever 21 (similar) // Rhinestone cuff / J.Crew (similar) // Open cuff / LA find / Single stone ring / Forever 21 / Sunglasses / Amazon

All photos by Holli Zenko.



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A Downtown Stroll

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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.

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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.



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Floral Maxi and Micro Bag

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Happy first day of July!
Today and yesterday have brought the oddest weather for us southern Californians.. From windstorms to random sprinkles, all the while, still very hot and sticky outside. My day has shifted to working out in the early morning, indulging in frosty, fruity smoothies for snacks throughout the day, and going to bed right after the sun goes down. Call me a party pooper, but the first few weeks of summer for me take some getting used to and my energy level is at zero! Thankfully, that fades away and I’m ready for road trips and pool parties and everything else fun that this season has to offer 😀

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Sunglasses – Amazon
Maxi dress – Nordstrom Rack
Mini bag – Luella Bartley for Target – similar
Pendant necklace – gift from the boyfriend – here
Mules – Old Navy –similar

Photos by Holli Zenko.



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