Summer is officially here and so is the heat. We’ve been experiencing a lot of sun in the Bay Area and I am so excited to be able to wear the summer dresses I’ve stockpiled throughout the year.
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Stars and Stripes
I feel like I’ve been stepping up my print mixing game lately. I love wearing florals, but feel I’ve only recently started investing in striped tops, dresses, and skirts. I picked up this striped skirt from Chicwish last year and unfortunately it is sold out, but I’ve linked a similar one below. I thought I had ordered a navy/white color, but it looks black and white to me.
Lilac
I can’t believe it is already April! I had this outfit post in draft and thought back in March, I need to work on that one outfit post and all of a sudden March is over. We transitioned from one season to another, officially, and I am surprised I haven’t gotten through posting all the outfits in my queue with my long hair.
Tres Chic
Red Princess Coat Steve Madden via Modcloth | Polka Dot Sweater Banana Republic Factory | Tres Chic Gold Earrings Kate Spade | Eiffel Tower Charm Bracelet Kate Spade | Bow Double Hinge Bracelet Kate Spade | Black Tulle Skirt Forever 21 | Black Patent Ulltra Heels Steve Madden (here) |
I thought by now I would have had time to put together some holiday gift guides and shared more posts about what to bake for the holidays, but I haven’t and I don’t feel too bad about it.
Lately, I have been blogging less, but I feel like I have been really treasuring moments with other people this holiday season. I have always known I don’t need to document every moment, but I’d be lying I said I didn’t have anything left to share. I have so many outfits waiting to be sorted on my laptop and I now have shorter hair, which you can’t tell in this photo with my hair in a bun.
I think for the New Year my goal is to stay motivated and to keep writing, even if it is a little bit every day. I started blogging as a hobby, a way to be creative when I returned home from a day at the office. My day job pays my bills, and while there isn’t always a creative outlet there for me every day, I enjoy the company of the people I work. It might not be my dream job, but I definitely feel like I am part of a dream team.
For today’s look, I decided to pull out my holiday red coat. It’s a nice pop of color to a black and white outfit. The skirt is no longer available from Forever 21, and I sold it on Poshmark, but I’ve linked some similar ones below. This coat made an appearance on the blog when I dressed up as Carmen San Diego, but it isn’t limited to just being a costume. It’s also sold out, but I’ve also linked similar belted red coats below that are on sale now!
I hope you have a great holiday weekend with your family!
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Color Theory
Black Blazer 7 For All Mankind | Colorful Print Sheath Dress Trina Turk (here)| Lemon Slice Necklace Kate Spade (here) | Metal Trim Cat – Eye Sunglasses Kate Spade (here) | Green Cube Bracelet Compliment | Cliff Grey Maise Satchel Kate Spade (In blue here) | Turquoise Suede d’Orsay c/o Shoes of Prey | Le Rouge Fuschia Irrestible 205 Lipstick Givenchy (here) |
As promised, I am keeping the colors bright and bold in my clothing despite the changing seasons. This Trina Turk sheath dress and 7 For All Mankind blazer are finds from Crossroads Trading Co. ‘ve worn the blazer before and love its long length and it’s a classic piece that pairs perfectly with dresses.
While this dress is pretty fun, but I am not 100% sure I would wear it as frequently as the blazer. I loved that it matches my custom turquoise Shoes of Prey suede heels. The fit is also amazing, but I currently have this dress listed for sale on my Poshmark closet. I am thinking I might just keep it up there for a short amount of time since I am kind of torn having it listed for sale, especially because of how perfectly it matches with my shoes!
I’ve added a bunch of listings to Poshmark after doing a serious clean out of my closet the last few weekends. I feel like my taste in clothing has changed in a big way, especially with what I focus on thrifting now. I used to buy party dresses all the time because I think I envisioned adulthood would mean partying all the time. I’ve learned that isn’t the case, and I much prefer cuddling up on a couch and binge-watching a series on Netflix or hosting game night. In light of this discovery, I have listed a bunch of pretty party dresses that might be just what you are looking for as holiday parties come up around the corner.
I am really excited to spend time with my family for Thanksgiving and for all the delicious food. I plan on baking something special at my parent’s house, but if you are in need of inspiration this year for what to bring as a dessert to your Thanksgiving dinner check out my acorn cupcakes post and turkey cupcakes post.
Hope you are having a great week and stay tuned for my Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales!
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Brushstrokes
Cap Sleeve Side Ruched Sheath Dress London Times via Le Tote (here) | Beige Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Gold Dagger Necklace Rebecca Minkoff via Le Tote | Gold Criss Cross Bracelet Express | Cedar Street Elissa Black Bag Kate Spade | Electric Blue Suede Heels Enzo Angiolini | Le Rouge 205 Fuschia Irresistible Givenchy (here) |
I have a few more outfits from Le Tote that I’ll be sharing in upcoming posts. Some are more appropriate for Fall, but I felt the need to share this outfit sooner to talk about this dress I mean, look at the colors! And the cut! It may not scream Fall, but it definitely says something to me. I felt the fit was pretty flattering and I liked that it was fairly easy to style. Any color shoes and bag would have worked because of the splash of colors. I decided against keeping it and I am kind of kicking myself for not doing so. On the bright side, there is always the option to request an item through Le Tote again, or I might be notified of an upcoming sale they are having where I can scoop this dress up.
Halloween is next week and I have no clue what I’ll be dressing up as this year. I have a couple of options, but I am not as excited about this year’s costume as I was about last year when I dressed up as Carmen Sandiego. A photo of my Carmen Sandiego costume was recently shared on Parade’s 17 Creative DIY Halloween Costumes for Women gallery. (So stoked about that!) I am trying to work with items from my closet and incorporate a shorter hairstyle. I shared one photo on Instagram in case you want to see my shorter hair, but it is pretty different from what I’ve had before. It’s definitely taken some time to get used to. I’d love to hear what you’ll be dressing up as this year and if you have a link to a blog post for DIY costume idea for a character with short curly hair, let me know!
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