Colorful Spring Layers

If I had to pick a season that best fit my style, it would most definitely be Spring. I love color, especially shades of pink. That's why I had to snatch up this pink skirt from H&M's collection with Miranda Kerr. Best part is the skirt was only $14.95, basically a steal! It's the perfect Spring addition to any wardrobe. And really, who doesn't adore Miranda Kerr's ladylike style!? 

Jacket: A&F [old, similar here & here] | Shirt: H&M [old, similar here] | Skirt: H&M [similar here & here] | Bag: via Marshalls [obsessed with this one] | Shoes: Zara | Necklace: Simple Addiction | Watch: Michael Kors, Charming Charlie's, Stella & Dot | Sunnies: Ray-Ban

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Whiten Your Day

It only feels right that for my first blog post back, I share one of my favorite Spring and Summer looks, white on white. I don't know about you guys but it's already been well over 90 degrees here in So Cal, so an all white look always seems to keep me cool. 

Jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch [from my college days, similar here & here] | Top: Forever 21 [similar here] | Jeans: American Eagle [similar here] | Shoes: Zara | Bag: Phillip Lim for Target | Sunnies: Ray-Ban [vintage, current version here] | Watch: Michael Kors | Necklace: Groopdealz | Bracelet: Lulu's 

A tip for creating your on all white outfit is try mixing textures, like I did with the eyelet peplum. It keeps the look fresh and effortless. Best part is we all have various white pieces in our closets, so it's an easy and cheap look to create. You don't need to go out and find trendy pieces that either you never wear again or only lasts a season. White will always be in.

WIW: Add Some Flare

If you're looking for  a fun new trend to try, why not add some flare. You can't go wrong with the ever popular peplum, but if you're a little more daring try a trumpet style skirt. These skirts are so much fun and definitely can make an outfit. I almost missed out on this darling textured flare skirt. I had been eyeing it for quite some time and just procrastinated then my good friend Bianca gave me that final nudge to pull the trigger and pick up this beauty. And boy am I glad I did. I'm so in love with this skirt. Every morning I wake up and hope for a reason to put it on. 

Outfit Details:

Jacket: A&F [similar here] | Top: Old Navy [last seen here] | Skirt: ASOS [sold out, this is a cute here and here] | Shoes: Steve Madden via Marshalls [similar here] | Bag: Anthropologie [on sale, love this one here] | Necklace: Lotus Blossom Design | Bracelets: Betsey Johnson, ILY Couture

WIW: Stripes On Stripes + A Sizzlin Summer Giveaway

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We took the girls to Sea World for the first time in celebration of Big Sis' 3rd birthday, which is actually today. Cannot even believe it myself, 3 years old and starting preschool in just a matter of weeks. Crazy how fast it all goes by. I'll be sharing some pictures from our Sea World Adventure tomorrow. 

Today, I wanted to share a little gem I recently found at Forever 21. Even though I am a fan of the store, I still believe it's rather hit or miss with their products. There are times I go in there and am just completely baffled by what's going on and there are other times I'm completely amazed. And well this striped drop waist dress was on of those nice surprises I found recently. I love the drop waist look and it even has POCKETS! WooHoo!

Outfit Details:

Jacket: A&F [old, similar here] | Dress: Forever 21 | Bag: Anthropologie [loving this one] | Shoes: Target | Necklace: Luxe Craving | Watch: Juicy Couture | Bracelet: Groopdealz | Sunnies: Anthropologie

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Vacation Style

Since I had shared with you previously some of the things I was hoping to find and wear on this vacation, I thought I might as well share some of my island style. 

Packing for this trip was a breeze, dresses, sandals, and bikinis galore. I promised the hubs to pack as lightly as I possibly could. And I some how managed to do just that, getting Baby Sis's and my own clothes in one carry on. I'm stumped as to how I did that, but it happened. A great tip for those momma's traveling with little ones, pack clothes for them that can be tossed if you don't have room after all the shopping you do while on vacation. I took PJ's and play clothes that the girls were growing out of that I didn't have any attachment to so that they could be thrown away before we headed back to reality. I even left behind a few of my own things, an old beach cover up to be exact. Another little tip, pack inexpensive clothing. I'm a worrywart  so I always think something could happen, therefore I don't like to take expensive clothes, shoes, etc when I'm traveling in case anything gets lost especially when checking bags in an airport. And aside from my Mini MAC nothing else was so valuable I would die if it were lost. 

 Dress: Forever 21 | Hat: H&M | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Bracelet: ILY Couture | Necklace: Lotus Blossom Design | Sandals: Target [same here] | Sunnies: Coach

Shirt: H&M | Necklace: Luxe Craving | Bracelet: Lotus Blossom Design | Skirt: TJ Maxx

Dress: H&M | Sandals: Target [same here]

 Bathing Suit: H&M [old, similar here] | Hat: H&M

 Dress: H&M | Necklace: Luxe Craving | Watch: Target [same here]

Shirt: H&M | Bathing Suit: Abercrombie [top here & bottoms sold out online, hipster bottoms here] | Sunnies: Kate Spade

Vacation Style: Maui Edition

With our Maui trip just days away, I've been organizing like crazy, trying to make sure we have everything we will need. And of course that means clothes! Leading up to this trip I've been shopping for new goodies to take. Best part about shopping for this trip are all the fun dresses. I am totally a dress girl. Live in them all Summer long, so I assumed packing would be a cinch. Wrong, there were just way too many cute things out to choose from. I just wanted to buy everything.

But here the things, I've whittled my list down to.

Dress | Flip Flops | Hat | Bikini | Jacket | Shorts | Bracelet | Tote | Sunnies | Sandals | Shirt | Dress

1. A comfy cotton dress is a must for any vacation

2. Flip-flops are a total necessity

3. A hat to protect against too much sun (FYI, I'm obsessed with SPF and anything that protects against sun damage)

4. Needed at least 1 new bikini for this trip

5. A denim jacket is always nice to have for when it cools off a bit. Plus it goes with virtually anything.

6. Print shorts are just so stinking cute.

7. Jewelry that can go with any outfit

8. A canvas tote for all those beach necessities

9. Aviators are the perfect pair of sunnies for all occasions

10. A dressy pair of sandals for dinner

11. Chambray shirt makes for a great beach cover up and plays double duty when paired with a bright skirt

13. Printed shift dress are just fun

Can't wait to be in Maui! And don't worry I've got a fun giveaway from A Lotus Blossom Design for all my loyal readers while I'm away. So keep checking back.

What I Wore: Denim + Pink

I overheard some ladies today while out shopping, discussing [loudly] how dresses and skirts are "too" short nowadays. That most women don't have the legs to pull them off. Mind you they were pointing at an A-line dress that hit at just above the knee on a Kohls mannequin. In my head, I just giggled. Obviously they've been hiding in a cave or something because I'm positive the dresses at the mall in say an H&M or Forever 21 are at least 5 inches shorter then what they were looking at. And even more, they've never heard of the maxi.

In these early months of Spring, maxi skirts and dresses are the perfect transition piece. They keep your legs covered if it's still a bit cool out but are still light for those warmer days. They're great for covering up if you're still working on getting back into bikini form. And let's be honest ladies, for those days when you just are too lazy or don't have time to shave your legs the maxi length is like a savior.

Outfit Details:

Jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch [last worn here, similar here] | Top: Marshalls find [similar here] | Skirt: Forever 21 [similar here] | Necklace: Luxe Craving [last worn here] | Belt: Gap [similar here] | Sunnies: Vince Camuto [same here] | Nails: Essie, Bikini So Teeny