The Monthly Edit // Aug. 2020
"Nothing is more desirable than to be released from an affliction, but nothing is more frightening than to be divested from a crutch." James BaldwinI think you can tell simply by virtue of posting...
View ArticleTreating Chest and Neck Wrinkles
Now that I'm well into my 30's, I've become extremely diligent about taking good care of my skin. I wear sunscreen religiously, I moisturize and exfoliate, and I drink a lot of water! A couple areas...
View ArticleCelebrations in 2020
Celebrations look a lot different in 2020. Most of us probably assumed back in the Spring that life would resume as normal by September. I remember having countless conversations with friends, and...
View ArticleThe Monthly Edit // Sept. '20
"Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how you show love to each other every single day."Nate and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary on...
View ArticleChecking In
Well hello! It feels like an eternity since my last post. In some ways, it kind of has been. So much has happened since September of 2020. An election, a new president, the arrival of vaccines, the...
View ArticleLight at the End of the Tunnel
It's almost been a full year since California went into lockdown. I keep having flashbacks to last March, when everything came to a grinding halt due to a novel virus. There was so much confusion....
View ArticleJen7 Jeans + Good American Bodysuit
It's been a long time since a fresh pair of jeans made their way into my closet, but after buying these on a whim, I'm wondering what's taken me so long! After a year of mostly living in leggings,...
View ArticleThe Denim Jacket I'm Wearing All Spring Long
A denim jacket for Spring is nothing new. In fact, wearing one this time of year is as groundbreaking as a floral dress. But for me, there's always been a struggle to find the right fit and wash. I...
View ArticleFaux Silk Smocked Waist Mini Dress
When we went into lockdown last Spring, I remember writing that dressing up was one of the (trivial) things I was missing the most. Now that things are finally getting back to normal, I'm wearing all...
View ArticleRomantic Floral Maxi Dress
Well hello! Long time, no blog. How are you doing? I hope you're enjoying your Summer as much as I have been. At the end of June, Nate and I went on a week long road trip with stops in Vegas, Utah,...
View ArticleL*Space Anita Cover Up
Kimonos, dusters, kaftans, and cover ups have been trendy for many seasons, and they're still my favorite way to layer and add interest to any Summer outfit. Let's face it, unless you're on a tropical...
View ArticleThirty-Seven Birthday Dress
It was my 37th birthday on Sunday and I couldn't wait to wear this black maxi dress from Abercrombie & Fitch. Yes, that's right - I, a 37 year old woman, wore A&F on my birthday. I'm telling...
View ArticleSezane Gloria Sandals
These beautiful gold Sezane sandals have been on my wish list for years after seeing them on so many French bloggers I follow. Sezane has become my favorite brand for luxurious shoes and handbags. I...
View ArticleGibsonlook x Hey Nasreen Blouson Floral Dress
I've shopped Gibsonlook at Nordstrom for a few years and have loved their soft, comfortable, elevated basics. When I found out that one of my favorite petite bloggers Nasreen was doing a collaboration...
View ArticleCropped Button Cardigan and Shorts
I have to admit, this is probably one of my favorite transitonal Fall outfits I've ever worn. It's hard to explain why really, but I just feel so put together and chic without sacrificing comfort. I...
View ArticleSephora Holiday Savings Event 2021
Sephora's annual holiday savings event begins today for all rouge members, with VIB and insiders shopping the sale next week. The tiers for members are as follows: rouge gets 20% off their entire...
View ArticleWhat I'm Wearing This Holiday Season
I never in a million years thought that I'd be into bodysuits. They look great with high waisted jeans and skirts, but are they really even comfortable? I decided to test one out a few months ago and...
View ArticleExpress Flexx Jeans
I've been on the hunt for a great fitting pair of jeans since last year. Like probably most of you, I struggle to find a brand that I can stick with because styles and sizing vary so differently. I do...
View ArticleDesert Vacation Style
This past weekend, Nate and I finally went back to Palm Springs for a mini getaway. After a long hiatus due to restrictions during the height of the pandemic, it felt so good to be back. I really...
View ArticleThe Free People Dress
I'm still crazy for cutouts on dresses, so when I saw this Free People dress at the beginning of Spring I knew I wanted to have it. Except the actual dress I'm wearing below is from Forever 21! It...
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