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

Denim Days

There was a time in my life where I absolutely dreaded denim. And honestly I can't believe I ever felt that way. I blame the awkward middle school years and questionable fashion choices for those feelings. I just can't imagine anything better than a few great denim staples and that's what this denim vest really is. It's such a great layering piece, especially since it's been too warm for a denim jacket but still cool enough in the evenings for light outerwear.

Vest: American Eagle [on sale now] | Shirt: J.Crew [similar here & here] | Shorts: American Eagle [via Marshalls, similar here] | Shoes: Target | Bag: Phillip Lim for Target [similar here & here] | Necklace: c/o Lotus Blossom Design | Bracelet: J.Crew | Sunnies: Ray-ban [vinatge]

Sporting a Leather Cap 2 Ways

So my good friend Bianca over at Lotus Blossom Design had me re-thinking my ban against baseball caps. All Summer long I lived in my Panama hat and my big floppy sun hats. But now that it's officially Fall it's time to find a new hat for the season. And I've been seeing a lot of faux leather baseball caps. But I've always kept a distance from them because I swear I look like an Asian tourist and well that's not the cutest look. However, after seeing how cute B looked in her's I thought I would give it a second chance.  So after dropping Big Sis off at preschool, Baby Sis and I ran our errands and did our typical mall crawl. And I stumbled upon this lovely bordeaux faux leather cap. It was love at first sight. I loved that it wasn't your typical black faux leather, and don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with that. I just felt like black faux leather was a little too edgy for my taste, but the rich wine color just called out to me. Gave it a try, and off to the register we went.  Long story, short, I've been pretty much living in it all weekend. Can't get enough of this hat. I've literally been planning my outfits around it. Which leads me to today's look(s). I decided since I had so much wearing it all weekend, I would share with you guys 2 different ways to style a faux leather baseball cap.

Look 1: Street Style

Outfit Details:

Hat: JCPenney | Top: H&M [on sale, similar here & here] | Shorts: Forever 21 | Booties: Target [similar here] | Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target [sold out, check if your stores are restocking] | Watch: Juicy Couture | Sunnies: Juicy Couture via Marshalls

Look 2: Casual Sunday

Outfit Details: Hat: JCPenney | Top: Hello Fab | Shorts: c/o Aeropostale [similar here] | Shoes: Shoedazzle [similar here & here] | Necklace: Very Jane [now Jane] | Bracelets: c/o Lotus Blossom Design, Groopdealz | Sunnies: Windsor

Black, White, & Pink

Hey Everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your last official weekend of Summer. If you follow me on Instagram, then you should know I packed the girls up bright and early and headed to Target yesterday morning to snag some Phillip Lim goodies. And so glad I did. I got my hands on the very limited yellow mini satchel. Woohoo!!! We were second in line, that's not saying much since there were probably only about 10 of us in line total, perks of living in a small town. No one to fight over purses with. HAHAHAHA! Well I hope you all had a chance to pick up some goodies from Target's collaboration. Can't wait to share with you all the things I picked up. Check them out in the upcoming posts.
Today, I wanted to share a cute little crop top I came across and had to have. Now, the only other time I wore a crop top this Summer was in Maui. I felt like it was appropriate and didn't feel like it was too scandalous as a mom. All Summer long the trend was going strong and I kept wanting to try it again but in a more modest way. Kind of an oxymoron I know, but I knew that if I searched long and hard I would find a crop top that wouldn't bare too much and could actually look chic. 
I just recently found this great crop top from Zara. With its long sleeves and loser fit on the body it was just what I had been looking for. And since then I've been loving it. I can pair it with any high waisted skirt and it just barely shows a sliver of skin. 

Outfit Details:

Jacket: c/o Aeropostale | Top: Zara | Skirt: H&M [old, similar here] | Shoes: Coach via TJ Maxx | Necklace: Jane [aka Very Jane] | Bracelet: c/o Lotus Blossom Design | Sunnies: Windsor

And how cute is the leather bracelet I'm wearing!? It's a new piece from A Lotus Blossom Design's blogger inspired collection [check it out here]. I'm so flattered that they have been inspired by style and come up with such a great piece to share. 

Also you've still got time to enter to win the Anthro Inspired Mint Bauble Necklace here. Don't wait because the winner will be announced Friday.

WIW: Drop Waist

I'm glad to say I'm back in action! So much has been going on that's kept me away from blogging, but I'm so happy to have some time to get back on and connect with you all again. Since Big Sis just started preschool it means all those germs she's been encountering at school have been brought home and well we've been battling a cold around here that's just been so draining. Baby sis got the worst of it with bronchitis. Luckily we've got an amazing pediatrician and antibiotics and are now on the mend. Hopefully it'll stay that way. 
So since I've been doing a lot of running around lately between doctors appointments and taking Big Sis to preschool, I've been opting for comfy looks. And one of my favorite looks these days is the drop waist dress. It's comfy and chic and works great dressed up or down. I recently stopped into H&M to check out their fall arrivals and came across this printed drop waist dress that immediately grabbed my attention. It's a great Summer/Fall transition piece. Pair it with some gladiator sandals for Summer and some booties for fall. Or even add a pair of leggings and you've got a great fall look. 
These are the kinds of pieces I've been looking to add to my closet since it's too hot here to even consider putting on a pair of jeans and will probably stay this way at least until October. I'm actually quite jealous of you ladies that are already breaking out some of those amazing fall pieces I've spotted at J. Crew. You won't catch me in any of that until the very end of the year or even January. Some may consider us lucky to live in sunny Socal but I'm ready for a break from this heat.

Outfit Details: Dress: H&M [recent] | Bag: via Marshalls | Shoes: Shoedazzle [similar here] | Necklaces: Anthro, Forever 21 [similar here] | Bracelets: c/o Lotus Blossom Design, Stella & Dot, Charming Charlie's | Sunnies: Ray-Ban
I hope you all are having a wonderful week!

WIW: White Maxi

So I'm back from my little hiatus last week. It was a nice little break, gave me sometime to recharge. And I'm kicking off the week with another white look. It's honestly been so hot here in Socal that it's uncomfortable to get dressed. Therefore, I've been turning to lots of white outfits just because they feel crisp and fresh in this 100 degree heat, especially this white maxi dress I found at Zara. It's light and airy and beyond comfortable. Normally I'm not found of belts that usually come attached with clothes but I loved the orange printed belt that came with this dress. 

Outfit Details:

Dress & Belt: Zara [loving this white maxi, here] | Shoes: Shoedazzle [similar here] | Necklace: Lotus Blossom Design | Bracelets: Windsor, PJ & Poppy, Stella & Dot, Charming Charlies | Sunnies: Anthro

I hope you all have a wonderful week!

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: Studded Boho

What's more California girl then a Summer Boho look? I went through several years where I literally lived in Boho looks and imitated everything Nicole Richie, Rachel Zoe, and the Olsen twins wore. Nowadays I've put away lots of my flowy boho attire and opted for more structured pieces. I guess having spent the last several years popping out babies, and living in loose clothing, I'm embracing this time in my life where I can get back into more structured and tailored clothing. But every once in awhile I still like to bring back a little Boho, especially when trying to beat this Summer heat. 

Outfit Details: Vest: American Eagle [last seen here] | Dress: H&M [recent] | Shoes: Zara [on sale in stores, similar here] | Bag: Steve Madden via Marshalls [similar here] | Necklace & Ring: Forever 21[old] | Bracelets: Lotus Blossom Design, Stella & Dot | Sunnies: Ray-Ban Linking up with: Real Girl Style