Desert Vibes

Desert Vibes | ELL.

Desert Vibes | ELL.

Desert Vibes | ELL.

Desert Vibes | ELL.

Desert Vibes | ELL.

Desert Vibes | ELL.

Desert Vibes | ELL.

Desert Vibes | ELL.

Desert Vibes | ELL.

Desert Vibes | ELL.[Pants, top, & wrap: A&F // Necklace: Bohemian Honey // Sandals: Sam Edelman // Crown: Tamera Beardsley Design]

Happy Wednesday! The newest spot Ell & I found this weekend was definitely a hit. On the edge of historic Balboa Park in SD lies a little desert garden, filled with hundreds of different succulents and cacti. It was quite the find for this cactus lover. These pants felt very festival/desert inspired too, so it was the perfect place to wear them. It’s fun to throw on some prints once in awhile!

Black + White

Black + White | ELL.

Black + White | ELL.

Black + White | ELL.

Black + White | ELL.

Black + White | ELL.

Black + White | ELL.

Black + White | ELL.[Dress: A&F // Neckalces: Forever 21 // Sandals: Sam Edelman]

Weekend mornings are my favorite in San Diego. I love waking up, grabbing coffee, and strolling around a new part of town. What makes the mornings even better is when you have an easy, comfortable outfit to throw on that still looks put together. I absolutely adore this t-shirt dress because it is so soft and light. It feels effortless, and I love the little leather detailing on the pocket and neckline. Loving this new piece. What’s your favorite go-to on the weekend?

xx

Romping Around & A Giveaway

Romper Time | ELL.

Romper Time | ELL.

Romper Time | ELL.

Romper Time | ELL.

Romper Time | ELL.

Romper Time | ELL.

Romper Time | ELL.

Romper Time | ELL.Romper: Abercrombie & Fitch // Booties: Anthropologie // Crown: Tamera Beardsley Design // Necklace: Forever 21

I love rompers. Love love love them. They are so easy and fun to wear, because you get all the glam of wearing a dress, but the ease of wearing shorts. I’m so happy my collection keeps growing!

This particular gem happened to come from… yes, you guessed it… Abercrombie & Fitch. I was so excited to find a printed one with amazing sleeves. It’s perfect for summer! They have it in black too, which is just as adorable. I may not have been at Coachella this year (definitely going next time) but throwing on a romper and flower crown at least put me in the festival spirit.

And speaking of flower crowns… I’m giving a sunflower one away this week! This cheerful crown is a Tamera Beardsley Design original, and is so fun to wear for spring and summer. You can bet I’ll be wearing mine all the time!

Romper Time | ELL.

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Romper Time | ELL.

Romper Time | ELL.

xx

Fresh Chop

Fresh Chop | ELL.

Fresh Chop | ELL.

Fresh Chop |ELL.

Fresh Chop | ELL.

Fresh Chop | ELL.

Fresh Chop | ELL.

Fresh Chop | ELL.

Fresh Chop | ELL.

Fresh Chop | ELL.

Fresh Chop | ELL.

[Shirt: Abercrombie // Shawl: Abercrombie // Jeans: J. Brand // Hat: Nordstrom // Floral Crown: Wallflower Inspiration // Shoes: Nordstrom // Temporary Tattoo: Tattly/Rifle Paper Co.]

Last week, I had the urge to do some more hair chopping. For those that knew me pre-January, I originally had hair that somehow managed to grow past my waist. The new year brought a new me, and I cut it all off before my 23rd birthday. Ever since I cut it, I kept feeling like I wanted to go even shorter. Who knew that someone who hadn’t had a hair cut in over a year would want to cut it twice in a matter of months?

So I went back to the lovely Gold & Braid salon where my fav hairstylist Sydnee works (who happens to be the sister-in-law of my dear friend Hannah). She did an incredible job as per usual, and I am just loving this shorter version of my lob.

Besides giving me a great new cut, Sydnee also let me in on her latest style secret… I had asked her where she had gotten her cute white top she was wearing, and she told me that Abercrombie & Fitch had made it. Yes, I know what you are thinking. I, too, thought that A&F was better left behind in middle school. But they have completely redesigned their brand, and are super festival/Free People/ Urban Outfitters now! Who would have thought?! I got this super cool shawl and top there, as well as a few more pieces which you will probably be seeing soon, including an amazing pair of printed pants. And the best part? It’s actually affordable! They have brought their prices wayy down, and even still have entire store-wide sales from time to time. I might have found my new favorite  brand. I am still quite in shock, too.

So thanks, Sydnee, for the rad haircut AND style secret.

xx

 

Sweet Peas

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Processed with VSCOcam with c1 preset[Dress: Free People // Slip: Free People // Booties: Sam Edelman]

Finding new colored walls is beginning to become one of my favorite things.  This particular purple beauty was smack in the middle of Hillcrest, just a few blocks down from the BEST brunch place, 100 Wines. Not only is it the cutest and hippest spot, but on Sunday mornings  you can order mimosas for $1!! And this girl loves her weekend mimosas, especially when they come with carafes of all different juices. I can’t wait for the weekend already.

Since we had just stopped at the Hillcrest Farmers Market and picked out these sweet peas, this wall seemed to go perfectly with my new little blooms. Although I’ve had this Free People dress for awhile, I always had trouble wearing it since it was see-through in certain lights (not a good thing). I realized I could pair it with my Free People slip, though, and the little bit of ruffle that showed at the bottom was just darling.

xx