02.06
2015

Bokeh

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I’ve acquired quite the selection of kimono’s over the last couple of years. But I think this one might just be my fave. I can’t get enough of black & white and the fringe makes it a perfect piece to dress up or down! But what I really want to talk about is the first pic in this post. I’ve mentioned probably a million times that I ALWAYS shoot my pics with a flash (Gasp! I know!) but after I knew I had at least four usable pics for this post, I played with my camera settings again. This was the final pic of the day and I just loved how it turned out straight out of the camera. It’s gritty…but I love the bokeh blurred background. But then again, I love the crispness of the last pic. Which do you prefer?

Outfit Details:
Re:named Fringe Kimono c/o Swirl Boutique ($53…Call 760-753-0870 to order! Swirl loves to ship!)
Aventura Tank c/o Fabletics
AG Jeans Pixie Cut-Offs
Forever 21 Booties
Mossimo Hat
Dogeared Jewelry Key to Success Necklace
Madewell Tracecraft Bracelet
Deux Lux Fringe Clutch

CAbi

CAbi

CAbi

I originally titled this post “Sweet Leaf” which is one of my all-time favorite songs by Black Sabbath. But then I figured people might read too much into the lyrics…lol. I haven’t listened to Black Sabbath in FOREVER. When I was in high school…before the internet was invented…I remember trying so hard to get my hands on a copy of the album that had this song on it and the best I could come up with was a cassette tape that someone had taped off of the radio. Good god I sound old. Speaking of the internet, I still have and use my first email address ever. It’s pretty embarrassing when I have to give it out…which is quite often. But I just can’t quit it.

Outfit Details:
Leaf Print Dress c/o CAbi
Stella & Dot Necklace
Ann Taylor Heels (old)
Jcrew Factory Clutch
Michael Kors Runway Watch
Madewell Tracecraft Bracelet

*Linking up with Because Shanna Said So & The Pleated Poppy.

Justfab Feb Picks

Help!!! Justfab has TOO many cute shoes this month! I can’t decide!!! I’ve already got #8 in black and LOVE them so thinking I need cognac this time. But #1 are calling my name too! And how cute are those cobalt wedges? If you’ve been on the fence about joining Justfab…THIS is a month you do not want to miss! But seriously…help me pick!

Birkenstock Sandals

Swirl Boutique Encinitas

Swirl Boutique

Swirl Boutique San Clemente

Ok…so first I have to apologize to my east coast friends/readers because as I type this, there is probably snow in your forecast. And we are expecting temps in the low-mid 70’s all week long. I’m ecstatic for me but understand that most of you probably want to throw your snow boots at me right now!!! So I’m just going to go ahead and apologize in advance for the cute Spring looks I have lined up for the rest of the week!

Outfit Details:
Olivacious Printed Mini Dress c/o Swirl Boutique (I’m wearing a Medium) – Only $53…Call 760-753-0870 to order!
Jen’s Pirate Booty Shawl
Birkenstock Gizeh Sandals
Until There’s A Cure Bracelet
Oversized Sunglasses c/o SunglassWarehouse.com

Piperlime

Piperlime

#momentsofchic

Outfit Details: Collective Concepts Top c/o Piperlime, Michael Kors Moto Jacket (similar), Anthropologie Slip Dress, Forever 21 Booties, Michael Kors Runway Watch, Mango Sunglasses

Piperlime

Piperlime

Piperlime Moments of Chic

Outfit Details: Rachel Zoe Kitton Top c/o Piperlime, J Brand Jeans, Fringe Booties c/o Justfab, Mossimo Hat with Litter Hat Jewelry, Pamela Hannon Designs Necklace c/o Swirl Boutique, Custom Bag Designed by me c/o Wink & Winn

Piperlime is one of my absolute favorite one stop shops for everything from clothes, to shoes, to accessories from all of my favorite designers. So I was thrilled when I was chosen to style a couple of pieces that were hand chosen for me from their winter lineup. And let me tell you they hit the nail on the head with each piece. I’ve really been into throwing light layers over all of my favorite sundresses and this lace/crochet top was the perfect piece to pair with my fave little black slip dress. And you can never go wrong with a leather & lace combo in my book! And well….the second piece had me at “Rachel Zoe”…I mean, hello. This top has all of the classic Rachel Zoe elements…boho and feminine with a little tuxedo-ish twist with the velvet piped trim on the sleeves and  neckline. Naturally I paired it with flared jeans to pay homage to Rachel Zoe’s signature look.

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