Stripes of Summer

1 Dress 2 Ways - Casual

Here is Day 1 of styling this fun Target dress in two unique ways!

Do the Twist

Today we are trying out a simple twisted braid!

DIY: 30 Minute Maxi

Maxi dresses are one of my favorite styles for Spring & Summer.  

They are effortless, breezy, stylish, and incredibly easy to dress up or down. 

I have always loved the look, but my height posed a challenge to finding a long-enough dress. Last year, I gave up and decided to make my own, and I ended up loving the results!  

Last weekend I decided to whip together another maxi with this super colorful fabric, and I have already worn it more times than I can count... 

This dress is amazingly easy, and with basic sewing skills & a sewing machine you could easily finish within 30 minutes.  With zero sewing skills it may take about an hour or two, but thats still less time than it takes to navigate the mall!

Maxi Time

Transitions

Pink & Red

This & That

Day Date

Craving Cobalt

Friday Favorites

Here are my favorite things of the week!

1. Just be yourself, everyone else is taken : )
2. This living room stole my heart with its modern patterns and girly pink accents grounded with fresh white furniture
3. The Stella & Dot renegade bracelet has been on my wish list for a while, I may have to take the plunge pretty soon
4. These girly jeweled flats are perfect for the transition to Spring and would look great paired with a work ensemble or a fun bright dress
5. I love tea and this bright red teapot makes tea seem so much more exciting, and it would look lovely sitting on my stove

HAPPY FRIDAY!
Have an amazing weekend!

Purple Onion

Layers and Layers of Purple

Style Files: Casual Glam

A lazy coffee break is one of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday afternoon.

When venturing out on the weekend, comfort is pretty much my only concern!  

This past weekend, a relaxed linen top and boyfriends jeans were the perfect pair for quick outing.  A loose top knot and a glamorous wool coat helped me seem much more pulled together than I was feeling, which is always a plus...

I typically try to keep my simple outfits interesting by varying patterns or textures. This is a super easy way to add visual interest without a lot of extra effort.  

Bold stripes and big fur hood made this outfit anything but boring and I almost tricked myself into thinking I was still wearing pajamas.

Style Files: Roadtrippin

There is nothing better on a long road trip through California then relaxed jeans, a loose top, and a great hat to cover up unruly waves!

After one of the many necessary coffee breaks, we found some nice farms to snap some pics. 

 This specific coffee happened to turn into quite the ordeal.. Once we got back on the road, I realized my phone was no longer with us, so back to Starbucks we went... nothing like adding an extra 60 miles to a 5 hour drive..

Style Files: Maximized

A sunny weekend in Santa Barbara was the perfect time to bust out a super comfortable maxi dress without blinding the world with my amazingly pasty limbs...

After a beautiful weekend, it is safe to say that I am completely in countdown to Spring mode!

Date Night

Spontaneous date nights are my favorite, but they usually leave no time to get ready. It is always good to have some go-to outfits ready in case of any last minute outings!

My typical quick change outfits involve a flowy blouse, my favorite jeans, boots or pumps and a great jacket.

 I think the key to a great quick date night outfit is to make sure you look put together while staying simple enough to allow your personality to be the main focus.  

Olive Green & Cozy Knits

San Francisco seems to be a different temperature on every block.  
In order to be prepared for any neighborhood, layers are a must!

A cozy knit sweater and canvas jacket are the perfect team to handle anything from breezy alleyways to sunny city parks.

Color Play: Emerald & Canary

Bright yellow walls make me happy. 

Fire & Ice

To warm up the chilly air, try wearing fire-engine red and throwing on some cozy knits