Pop of Radiant Orchid

My everyday look is generally pretty casual with fun accents and accessories. That's why I absolutely love Rebecca Minkoff's handbags. She never fails to create a must-have bag in the hottest colors. And most recently, I've been eyeing her MAB tote. So when I spotted it in this gorgeous shade of purple, I just knew I had to have it. It's perfect considering Pantone's color of the year is radiant orchid. And when you have a fabulous bag like this to tote around you really don't need much else to make a statement. 

Let me also say this bag holds everything! With a toddler and preschooler, I carry everything from sippy cups to extra clothes, so I love that it can double as a diaper bag without looking like one. 

Blazer: Bethany Mota x Aeropostale c/o [similar here] | Shirt: Target | Shorts: Old Navy c/o [loving these palm printed shorts here] | Shoes: Lulu's [similar here] | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff [more colors available here] | Necklace: Lotus Blossom Design c/o & Groopdealz | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: Lulu's | Ring: Charming Charlie | Sunnies: Ray-Ban

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.

Steal Her Style: Blake Lively

What's there not to love about Blake Lively!? She's gorgeous and her closet is to die for. The girl always looks glamorous in everything. And ever since I saw her in this incredible fuchsia, hot pink tube dress, I've been keeping my eye out for a dress in a similar color. 

Photo c/o Pinterest

Well, while I was searching for a dress to wear to a Summer wedding I cam across a pretty hot pink frock from Lulu's and knew it was that perfect shade, similar to Blake's. Not only was it a similar color but the back of this dress was just too cute for words. And like Blake I paired this hot pink dress with nude heels. Thank you Blake, for the perfect Summer wedding attire inspiration.

Another Summer wedding must...a sock bun! It took me no time at all to throw my hair into a bun and put a little gold headband on. Easy updo and totally looks put together.

Put a bow on it! Or in this case two bows.

I've been obsessing over everyone's Gigi New York monogrammed clutch and I finally gave in and got myself one. A girl can never have enough monogrammed items in her life.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Lulu's | Shoes: Steve Madden via Marshalls [similar here] | Bag: Gigi New York | Headband: Forever21 [similar here] | Necklace: Very Jane | Braacelets: Windsor, Charming Charlie's, Stella & Dot, Lotus Blossom Design | Rings: Groopdealz, Windsor | Sunnies: Anthropologie

What's a garden wedding without cute little umbrellas to keep the sun away? In 100 + degree heat any form of shade is appreciated.

The hubs and I. Don't mind the "dewy"/sweaty look. HAHAHA! I was dying in the heat, poor guy was in the wedding party and had to wear this tux all day. 
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday week! And if you haven't already entered the Lotus Blossom Design bracelet giveaway, click here now to enter.

Friday Fancies: Craving Florals

First off, I want to begin by saying, my laptop is in a precarious state. So I'm blogging from my iPad, therefore I apologize that this post isn't going to be up to par. Eek! Hopefully after the weekend all will be back in order. On to my Friday Fancies.

While looking back at my posts this week, it was apparent that I have a thing for floral prints. So it only made sense to share with you all some of my favorite floral pieces that are currently on my wishlist.

Shorts - Forever 21 | Dresses - Lulus & Topshop | Jumpsuit - Zara | Blazer - Zara

And to add that final floral touch to any outfit why not a fabulous bangle.

Bangle available at Lotus Blossom Design.

Hope you all have a wonderful Father's Day weekend!

XO,

Elvy