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Get Cozy | Favorite Knits

December 6, 2016

Umb, BRRRRR, it was CHILL-Y today. That wind was unbearable! Makes me want to just stay warm and cozy inside by the fire all day. But, when you have to get one kid to preschool and the other to a playdate, time to cozy up in my favorite knits and buckle through the wind!

I’m loving hats this season. They’re so easy to just put on and hide my undone hair in the mornings as I’m running out the door. A way to look kind of cute when I’m really not looking cute at all ;)

hat from palmer lea

There are so many lovely knits out right now. Knits are so cozy and warm and I want a million knit hats and sweaters! My favorite color right now is anything plum, I love the pop of color on the beanie hats with my gray winter coat. Or that emerald one is pretty fabulous too! Love me some green!

And we can’t forget about cozy knit sweaters! They can be dressed up for a night out with black pants or just daytime casual with jeans or leggings (even cozier!). And again, really loving the light pink colors, lovely and feminine for winter.

Time to shop and get cozy in some favorite knits!



hats || rose | plum | emerald | powder pink

gloves || plum | black | blue | red

sweaters || light pink | cream | ruffle pink | colorblock | pink


My favorite is that rose hat and ruffle pink sweater! Both are so pretty!

So make sure to stay warm and stay classy San Diego cozy!

Fall Style | Beige or Bold

September 26, 2016

Fall is here! I seriously looked in my closet yesterday with the cool breeze in the air, and felt like I had NOTHING! I loved oversized everything last year since I had just had a baby, and so this year, I’m going to try to be a bit more fashionable instead of trying to hide the dreaded post-partum baby bump that never really goes away #amiright But I still can’t deny the oversized trend! Haha! Soo had to include it :) This fall I’ve seen so many great outfits already! Here are some of my fall pics – loving the beige trend, but I never turn down a bold style! The military green is so hot again this fall!

fall style 2016

Beige | bootie | knit sweater | bomber jacket | jeans | bag | off-the-shoulder sweater
Bold | black bootie | brown bootie | animal print handbag | cardigan | trousers | sweater


I think my favorite item is that off-the-shoulder beige sweater. It looks sooo soft and delicate with the off-the-shoulder look. And give me all the chunky oversized sweaters still! That green one has four other colors and I basically want them all, but the mauve and green are my favorites! And those trousers look so comfortable! Haven’t ever worn trousers really, but I’m seeing them all over lately.

I’m also loving the long cardigan style (like this) and of course I always love a bootie. Ponchos are popular too (like this). Just pretty excited about everything here! What’s your favorite? And how do you guys feel about that sherpa bomber jacket? I kinda love it! And man does it look cozy!

Happy shopping!

– Shop my favorite fall looks here –

Fantastic February!

February 1, 2016

 (Valentine’s Day felt balls)

February is HERE!!! And today is quite lovely as we kick off another month closer to the spring season! (Before the snow hits again tomorrow : / ) This February is SURE to be F A N T A S T I C. I’m really looking forward to this month! It’s always nice to get bitter January out of the way. Here are some things on our agenda for the month!

| BAHAMAS |

We leave this Thursday! Just John and I :) We haven’t had a trip with just us two for quite some time, and we haven’t been out of the country together since my sister’s wedding in Mexico in 2010! So we are pumped to be splurging a little to say sayonara to winter and hello to summer while we bask in the sun at the Sandals Royal Bahamian. They have about every water sport imaginable, but I am most excited for snorkeling and paddle boarding. I got myself this and this (in seafoam glow) swimsuit with this super cool cover-up. I pretty much want to live in a suit the whole time we are there!

via Sandals

via Sandals


| Super Bowl|

BROOOONCOOOOSSS!!!!! I am a huge Peyton Manning fan (yes, I made the switch from Colts to Broncos when he did #bandwagon), so I am PUMPED they’re in the Super Bowl! I really hope they win it this time! 

 

We will be in the Bahamas hopefully downing some margaritas at the swim-up bar TV, but I can’t help but browse the internet for the yummy recipes for food out there, bc really, the food at parties is always sooo good! I’m loving The Pioneer Woman’s round-up of food. I’ve made her Mexican Layer dip before and it is such a good recipe! Or this recipe for baby bloomin’ onions looks SO good! We are at an all-inclusive, so you better believe I’ll have my fair share of food too! ;)

Mexican Layer Dip


| Valentine’s Day |

I am anxious to celebrate with Ivy this year now that she kinda gets it. One of my friends is having a Valentine’s Day party for kids so that will be sure to be a total SWOON fest with all the adorable kids handing out Valentine’s! Are you having a party? Look at these totally cute DIY hats!

I also love the all of the gifts, outfits, and pink everywhere! Here’s my round-up of cute outfits for you and your babes (see post here). If you’re still looking for a gift for your hubs, this is a really great shaving kit, (it even says “Hey Handsome” on the inside!). For your date night outfit, match these pink stud earrings with this blouse for a little spunk. Here’s a cute gift for your little girl. And lastly, here are 50 Valentine’s crafts, each one sounds like so much fun!

Vday hats

via Oh Happy Day


 A lot to look forward to this month! The last couple weeks of the February should have less commotion. And did you know it’s Leap Year this year? Pretty cool! Have a great February! xo

  

Valentine’s Day Style with Your Mini Me

January 26, 2016

Valentine’s Day is approaching! As a holiday filled with shades of pink, it certainly has Ivy written ALL over it! I know my daughter well enough that I can bet she will definitely want to wear a tutu and tights combo, she’s obsessed lately! And these (this and this) tutus are really pretty pinks! Leo should most certainly wear pink too :) This pink striped shirt would look ultra loveable and rad on him. And we can’t forget about the Moms! I can’t decide if I’m liking sweet or spicy on V-day, but I’m totally into blouses right now so either way I can’t go wrong with the two below! We don’t have plans yet, but may just have to call our trip to the Bahamas our Valentine’s Day date. A romantic dinner by the turquoise water? Yes, please. XOXO

What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? It’s on a Sunday so date night Saturday!

Here’s some Mommy and mini me style inspiration! Happy Valentine’s Day!


Valentine's Day Mini Me Style

Mama – jeans // necklace // blush blouse // red earrings // pink and red blouse

Girl – heart shirt // b&w leggings // hugs and kisses shirt // tutu // heart leggings // flats

Boy – one-piece // pink button down shirt // jeans


Ok, just gonna say it, girl’s clothes are WAY cuter than boys for Valentine’s Day!! But nothing like a cutie patootie boy in a little pink! Leo will be sweet as ever! And Ivy will be her little princess self in her tutu! Both, equally adorable :)


Holiday Shopping Guide 2015

November 26, 2015

Black Friday!! WHOA! All this buzz has me in the mood to shop! Do you get out for all the sales? I love to shop online and avoid the crowds. And Cyber Monday is almost here too! Well, Christmas is officially 4 WEEKS AWAY! EEEEEE! We got Ivy this dollhouse and I maaaaaay have already put it together. So much for that Christmas present! I just couldn’t wait! But still have some shopping to do. Leo is in desperate need of some clothes, like this and this outfit, and Gap has 50% off EVERYTHING with code BLKFRIDAY, so that is awesome. More sale info at the bottom of this page!

Here’s a shopping guide for everyone in your family


Holiday Shopping Guide

For the lady – cardigan // wedges // necklace // jeggings // perfume // calendar

For the man – hoodie // socks // bottle opener // bag // boxer briefs // boot

For the toddler – sweater // pants // button art // dollhouse // doll // book

For the baby – bunting outfit // hooded onesie // bonnets // chewbeads // state rattle // teether // baby oil


Here’s another great gift guide from Positively Oakes with tons of small shops featured for just about every category. And can’t forget about June and January’s Black Friday Shopping Guide with over 50 small shops featured too! And lastly, here is a Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping guide with all the big store names and some of my favorite shops like Anthropologie and JCrew. Lots of codes and sales out there!

Happy shopping! Stay safe! ;)


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