pattern mixing

Pattern mixing may or may not be for you.

It's a way to be creative with an outfit and definitely a favorite of mine. When mixing prints and patterns keep one pattern larger than the other to avoid looking mush-mashed.

Is it for you? If not, then simply don't do it. If it is, then do it with confidence. I've said it a hundred times; it's about you feeling pretty and confident in what you are wearing.

Have a happy Monday!

Shirt, Skirt, Bracelets, and Earrings - bfearless (local boutique)

Necklace - Rig & Co.

Watch - Michael Kors

Shoes - Gianni Bini from Macy's

Handbag - Dooney & Bourke

Sunglasses - Frames by BCBG Max Azria, Prescription by Berlin Family Eyecare

Black & White

I am in love with these pants I picked up recently at H & M! They are so comfortable and I love the zipper on the back of the leg.

Tee & Necklace- Bfearless.

Pants - H & M

Shoes - Ross (Old)

Bag & Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Gift & Street Vendor

Earrings - Express

chambray and lots a dots

Tank Top - Gap

Jacket - J Crew

Pants - Loft

Necklace, Earrings, and Bracelets - bfearless (local boutique)

Watch - Michael Kors

Shoes - Bandolino from DSW

Frames - Warby Parker, Prescription by - Berlin Family Eyecare

denim dressing

Chambray Shirt - Piperlime

Vest - Zara

Mavi Jeans, Earrings, and Bracelets - bfearless (local boutique)

Watch - Michael Kors

Sandals - Born from Piperlime

Frames from Warby Parker, Prescription by Berlin Family Eyecare

comfortable and easy

A comfortable and easy outfit for a full day of shopping with two great friends. Ikea, Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, and Target were all on our radar, and all of them met our re-decorating needs. Now it's time to set up my new office. Perhaps I will show you pictures when I'm done.

Top - Limited

Pants - Loft

Necklace - bfearless (local boutique)

Earrings - Express

Bracelets - street vendor

Watch - Michael Kors

Shoes - Sperry's

Handbag - Fossil from Dillard's

Lipstick - Carousel from Rig & Co.

Sunglasses - Frames from BCBG Max Azria and prescription from Berlin Family Eyecare

the short story...

 ... a few last off duty, in-home office, and weekend outfits of shorts before summer fades away and I have to dig out my layers.

Tee - H&M

Cardigan - Pac Sun

Shorts - Limited

Necklace, Earrings and Bracelets - bfearless (local boutique)

Sandals - Born from Piperlime

Sweater - Loft

Dear John Shorts and Bracelets - bfearless (local boutique)

Earrings - Charming Charlie

Shoes - Sperry's

Tee - Forever 21

Shorts - Limited

Earrings - bfearless (local boutique)

Bracelets - street vendor

Sandals - Aldo

Tee - Forever 21

Shorts - Limited

Earrings and Bracelets - bfearless (local boutique)

Sandals - Aldo

Classic. Rips. Cheetah.

Camisole - Uniglo

Shirt - Express

Jeans - VS

Earrings, Necklace, and Shoes - Express

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - street vendor

Eyeglass Frames - Warby Parker Prescription - Berlin Family Eyecare

sassy color combination

Tee - JC Penney

Jacket - Limited

Mavi Jeans, Bracelets, Necklace, and Earrings - bfearless (local boutique)

Watch and Shoes - Michael Kors

Handbag - street vendor

Sunglasses - H&M

Meet my son the photo bomber, and my daughter the photographer.

to Vegas in a carry on

I try and pack a carry on only when traveling for a week or less. I might be crazy but it's just easier once you get there. I'm very strategic in planning my outfits and re-using shoes, handbags, accessories and a few clothing pieces.

Here is what I wore while in Vegas for work.

Day 1 - Travel

An easy outfit of jeans, a fun top and sandals.

Top, Mavi Jeans and Bracelets - bfearless (local boutique)

Earrings - Buckle

Necklace - Village Gift Barn (local boutique)

Sandals - Dillard's

Handbag - Fossil from Dillard's

Day 1 - Evening

Dress and Bracelets - bfearless (local boutique)

Belt - Limited

Earrings - Lane Bryant

Shoes - BCBG from Macy's

Handbag - Aldo

Day 2 

Checking out the city and shopping

Top - Macy's

Shorts - Express

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets and Earrings - bfearless (local boutique)

Sandals - Dillards

Handbag - Fossil from Dillard's

Day 2 - Evening

Dress, Bracelets, Earrings, and Necklace - bfearless (local boutique)

Handbag - Express

Shoes - Aerosoles

Day 3

A super comfy dress, jacket, and shoes for a work day.

(this was at the end of the day and I was about to pass out)

Entire outfit - bfearless (local boutique)

Handbag - Fossil from Dillard's

Day 4

Another work day. (I'm re-using the dress from the first evening)

Dress, Bracelets, and Earrings - bfearless (local boutique)

Vest - Forever 21

Watch - Michael Kors

Necklace - Lane Bryant

Shoes - Aerosoles

Day 5

Another work day and dinner out. (I'm re-using the jacket from Day 3)

Dress - Forever 21

Jacket, Necklace, and Earrings - bfearless (local boutique)

Bracelets - street vendor

Sandals - Dillard's

Handbag - Fossil from Dillard's

Day 6 

Work and Travel (I'm re-using the jeans from Day 1)

Shirt - Forever 21

Mavi Jeans, Necklace, Earrings, Bracelets, and Crocs shoes - bfearless (local boutique)

Belt - AE

We recognized one of our favorite bloggers on the streets in Vegas! Alexandra from Lovely Pepa was doing her outfit photo shoot and yes, we interrupted and she so kindly took time for a nice little chat and picture with us. She made our day! 

bold stripes

Dress - Marshall's

Shoes & Bracelet - TJ Maxx

Earrings - Gift

Watch - Michael Kors

I recently bought this dress and love the bold stripes! I love the details like the zipper front, the unique waist and flat pleats.