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Everyday Basics and Two Favorite Faux Fur Jackets

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I’m not trying to kill my cold weather based readers or anything, but this weekend in SoCal we basically got a little taste of spring.  Saturday was 82 degrees in Huntington Beach, and I had to double-check my phone to make sure it was still January.  I legit thought I had time traveled or something, but nope.  Still January.  While I have no complaints about a little sunshine and warm weather, I was thinking for a minute that MAYBE I overdid it on the faux fur purchases for this year.  But then I saw a low of 52 for later this week and thought, nahh, I’m good.  (SoCal reasoning, you know?)

Also, I really can’t regret these two faux fur jackets because they are just so cozy and lovely and warm.  The two-toned purple and black bomber (that comes in two additional colors and a plus-sized version) was just too fun to pass up.  It’s plush and luxe and has the best hood for those ultra chilly days.  And the grey and taupe one is a bit sleeker (slimmer) with a super soft knit lining.  I scored it as a little souvenir from Jackson Hole, but you can skip the trip and Amazon Prime one right to your door.  You really can’t go wrong with either, and they’re both under $100.

And then there’s the rest of the look – the jeans, easy black tee, and comfy metallic sneakers – that I just so happen to be wearing as I type this.  It’s come to my attention lately that I definitely have a “uniform” these days, and for good reason.  These jeans have become my ultimate go-to pair.  They’re high-waisted, comfortable, and hold me in perfectly, and by now, I’ve worn them on the blog about 100 times.  If you are looking for a good pair, I can’t recommend these more.

I’ve got an arsenal of black tees these days – short sleeves, long sleeves, and everything in between.  Doing laundry lately looks like lots and lots of the same thing, and I’m not mad about it.  I like super soft, slightly thicker fabric and a longer length and recently found these for under $15 that are SO good.  (I bought 3 of them – no regrets.)  And these sneakers are seriously the best.  I bought them in camo a few months ago and wore them so much I decided I needed a second color.  (I blame Amazon Prime for that one.) . It’s legit the everyday uniform that keeps on giving, and it just works for me.

I get so many questions from readers and friends about the pieces that every closet needs, and I think I’ve decided on this: find what really works for you, something you feel comfortable and confident in (without looking like a slob kabob), and embrace it.  Currently, I’m loving that jeans, black tee, and sneakers life (with a fun faux fur every now and then) and invest in pieces like a handbag or piece of jewelry that I’ll have for years and years.  (And then I keep said investment pieces away from the wild puppies around here because my mama didn’t raise a fool.)

What are the pieces that you’d consider part of your “uniform” right now?

xoxo

Photos thanks to Felicia Lasala

The Spring Bomber + cabi Scoop

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If there’s one trend from 2016 that I fully embraced, it was the bomber jacketQuilted, sequined, Pink Lady style, or in dress form, I had a real love for anything bomber style, and lucky for me, the trend isn’t going anywhere just yet.  This little striped bomber is lightweight and perfect for transitioning to spring, and it comes in two more adorable prints (here and here).

But perhaps we’re a little early to be wearing spring, so for now I’m layering this little jacket with the cabi vest that I’ve worn a few thousand times.  cabi has been a favorite of mine season after season, and I can’t wait to see the brand new Spring 2017 collection revealed this week at cabiScoop.  This will be my second time attending the Scoop in San Diego, and it really is such a fun event.  It’s a giant fashion show event packed with cabi stylists from all around the country.  It has an amazing community feel of women supporting women and just genuine happiness.  If you can’t make it to the Scoop, make sure you tune in online to see the Spring collection as it comes down the runway, and follow along on my Instagram story where I’ll be sharing as well.  Hope everyone is having an amazing week so far!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Taylor Cole

7 Sequin Bomber Jackets Under $100 + $500 Giveaway

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If there’s a bomber jacket that’s meant for the holidays, it’s obviously a sequin bomber jacket.  And while I’m now convinced that every party-goer and sequin-loving gal needs one of these babies in her holiday arsenal (and pretty sure I need two or three of them), it’s probably not something you really wanna break the bank on.  After all there’s like, gifts and trees and wreaths and eggnog and all of the things to buy this time of year.  So today I’m sharing my favorite, favorite sequin bomber of the season (above) that’s right around $50 and six additional options to consider.  I mean, that little number four below – she’s on sale and oh so good.  Extra heart eyes for the oversized sleeves on that one.  (And on second thought, that’s it, I’m ordering.)  Wear these over a little black dress, with your favorite leather leggings, or with jeans and the WhoWhatWear for Target camisole that you accidentally just ordered in three additional colors.  (It really is a pretty great layering piece, y’all.)  Whatever you do, just have a little fun with it because ’tis the season and ho, ho, ho and pass me the pie.  Happy December, guys!

Oh!  And one last thing.  As a little thank you for all your support and love throughout the year, I’m teaming up with a few fellow bloggers to give one lucky reader a $500 Visa gift card, just in time for the holidays.  Follow the directions below to enter, and good luck!

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Photos thanks to Jason Huang

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cabi’s Fall Collection

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Look #2:  cabi jeans, tank (last season), and vest (c/o);  fringe bagheelsQuay sunglassesKendra Scott bracelets

Over the past couple of years I’ve become a huge fan of cabi clothing because their stuff is just so well made.  I’ve got a particular green jacket of theirs from about four years back that I still wear ALL the time.  I look forward to every new season reveal, and this week, cabi’s fall collection has arrived.  It’s packed with everything I’ve come to expect – a few great blouses, the best basic tees and tanks, a couple of versatile jackets, luxe sweaters, and a few denim pieces that I love.  The Waterfront Shirt was the first piece that caught my eye and is probably my favorite denim shirt, like, ever.  It’s SO soft with a little bit of stretch, and I love the neck-tie detailing – so cute.  I couldn’t wait for fall, so I paired it with my favorite denim shorts for a denim on denim transitional look.  These skinnies are also so good.  They fit like a dream, and I can’t wait to wear the vest with everything this fall.  Head over here and check out cabi’s fall collection for yourself, and stop by the cabi blog today where I’m featured along with a couple other blogger babes.  Happy almost Friday, y’all!

xoxo

The Scoop With cabi

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Happy Monday, lovelies.  How was everyone’s weekend?  Today I’m spilling the beans on one of my favorite brands season after season, cabi.  Over the years I’ve worn quite a few cabi pieces, and it’s with good reason.  The entire collection is meant to be mixed, matched, and worn a ton of different ways, and the quality is just so good.  I’ve got favorite jackets and one particular blouse that I’ve worn for years now, and they still look brand new.  cabi is sold through a community of female stylists (over 3500 of them currently), and although I’m not a cabi stylist, this week I’ll get to join them at their bi-annual “The Scoop” in San Diego.  I’m so excited to check out their Spring 2016 collection at this year’s Scoop fashion show on Thursday and can’t wait to share it all with you guys on my Twitter and Instagram!  So tune in this Thursday at 4 pm (PST), and in the meantime, check out the video below for a sneak peek.  I’ve already got my eye on so. many. pieces.

xoxo

Photos thanks to Taylor Cole


Disclosure:  This post is in collaboration with cabi, but all opinions are my own.  Thank you for supporting the brands that make My Style Diaries possible.

Taking the Holidays in Stride with Famous Footwear

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While scrolling through Instagram over the last couple of days, I’ve noticed that we tend to chat a lot about the hectic pace of the holidays, how busy we are, so much shopping to do, parties to attend, meals to prepare, blah, blah, blah.  Maybe sometimes we forget – it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year.  It’s the season I look forward to all year long.  So this year, I’m not letting that holiday to-do list get me flustered.  I’ll be taking it all in stride with a coffee in hand, Christmas tunes in my head (and in my car), and comfy kicks on my feet.

I’m excited to team up with Famous Footwear to share a little inspiration to “do it all in style” this holiday season.  And my holiday footwear of choice?  Well you can find me in sneakers, girl.  And specifically, THESE new sneaks from Famous Footwear.  They’re seriously so comfortable, and the grey and rose gold color combo?  Get outta town.

They’re actually running shoes, so they come in REALLY handy when a certain puppy grabs an ornament and runs with it.  I’m not naming names.  But for running errands around town, I love these comfy kicks paired with faux leather leggings, sweatshirt dresses, and distressed denim.  I’ve now had these on my feet for four days in a row, and the compliments just keep on coming.  How’s that for fueling some holiday happiness?

Hope everyone is having an amazing holiday season so far!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Samantha Klose

Brought to you by Famous Footwear, all opinions are my own.

How I’m Focusing on a Healthy Holiday Season

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Oh, ho, ho, the holidays, y’all, and I am ready.  We’re kicking things off with our annual Friendsgiving festivities tonight and hopping on a plane to Louisiana tomorrow morning to spend Thanksgiving week with my family.  It’s my hands-down favorite time of year, but it can also be a stressful time if you let it.  Travel, work responsibilities, and party after party can really take a toll on a gal’s health, ya know?  And there’s no better way to ruin my favorite season than by getting all sick and exhausted and pooped out.  So today I’m sharing a few ways that I’m focusing on my health this holiday season.  (And don’t get it twisted, I still fully intend to live my best life in the weeks ahead – bring on ALLLL the food!)  But here goes anyway…

Drink Your Juice (and Eat a Veggie or Two) – And the candied yam variety probably doesn’t count.  We all know that the holidays can get a little out of hand with the meals, the treats, the cocktails, you name it, but it’s important for me to remember that holidays or not, my body needs a little actual nourishment regularly.  And you can call me crazy, but I’m totally one of those juice enthusiast people.  When I start to feel sick, I usually book it to Juice Served Here for their Hot Shot and Turmeric shots and the Pipe Cleaner juice.  Last I checked, loading up on ginger never hurt anybody.  (And bonus, this week all of their juices are just $5.)  My mom has this theory that whatever you believe in will work, and I gotta say, she’s probably right.  If you build it, they will come, y’all.

All About the Essential Oils – Call me crazy twice, but I’m also a huge believer in essential oils, and doTERRA is my oil drug of choice.  My friend Corrine introduced me a year or so ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since.  Lemon, lavender, Breathe (amazing for snoring husbands), and Peppermint are in constant rotation around here, but my favorite by far is On Guard.  It smells amazing (especially around this time of year) and is my go-to when I’m feeling a bit under the weather.  I’m constantly grabbing the oil and also love the softgels.

Get Some Exercise – Well, this one is groundbreaking.  I know, it’s not rocket science, but sometimes when I’m being pulled in 100 different directions the last thing on my mind is fitting in a workout.  But 10 times out of 10, when I make the time and get a workout in, I’m 100% happy that I did.  I work out at Core Reform Pilates a few times a week (and have since wayyy back here) and normally take my wild ass puppy on long walks everyday.  We’ll be traveling a couple of times over the holidays, so I’m making it a goal for myself to get in so much walking.

And Some SLEEP – I’m pretty much always guilty of not getting enough sleep.  I’m a natural night owl, and let’s just say that mornings generally aren’t my jam.  (I get these genes from my dad.)  But sometimes in the real world, a girl’s gotta wake up early, so I’m making it a priority these days to get a bit more shuteye.  For a little nighttime help, I occasionally rely on Olly Restful Sleep Supplements or Dream Water – both work like a charm to relax and turn off my overactive mind.

Take a Little “Me” Time – As a blogger, the holidays can be an especially busy time for me.  End of year projects kick into high gear, the event invites are more frequent than any other time of year, and there are personal obligations on top of that.  But over the past couple of years, I’ve found that it’s so important to learn to say “no”.  I can run around from event to event, trying to please this company and that one, but in the end, no one wins because I’m burnt out and giving everything only half of my attention.  These days, I pick and choose my obligations and make sure to take a little “me”time.  My ultimate “me” time?  A good old fashioned bath, y’all.

And a Little More “Us” Time – What are the holidays if you’re not spending them with people you love?  I love the holidays – love, love them – and there’s nothing better than creating new holiday memories with family and friends.  I made a priority list for myself a while back, and it goes like this: my husband and my marriage, my family and friends (and pup), and then my blog and career and anything else.  It’s admittedly over-simplified here, but when I remember what’s important in life, I think it can do wonders for my mental health and overall happiness.  And don’t we all just want to be happy this holiday season?

xoxo

Photos thanks to Samantha Klose

Best Fall Coat

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Want to bring that favorite little white dress from spring into the fall?  Just layer it over a snug-fitting turtleneck, and then add a coat and your favorite boots.  It’s easy peasy, and in case you haven’t heard the word, those old “white after Labor Day” rules are long gone, friends.  And while we’re on the subject of fall coats, allow me to introduce you to the best fall coat I’ve found in quite some time.  THIS ONE.  When I first saw it, I thought well that’s cute.  But then I put this little pretty on and completely fell in love with the fit.  It nips in just perfectly at the waist and is made of the best stretch ponte fabric.  It hugs my body perfectly and is SO comfortable.  (You know those heavy wool coats that you can’t even move in?  Just say NO.)  I’ll be wearing this jacket all fall long with dresses, jeans, and leggings (let’s face it, mostly leggings).  After about three seasons, I think that it’s sadly time to retire my favorite over-the-knee boots, but no fear, my dear.  I ordered a new pair (or three) during last week’s Shopbop sale and am just waiting to get those babies in.  All of my sale goodies should be arriving just in time for some Las Vegas shenanigans with my fave gals this week.  Can’t wait to take you guys along!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Felicia Lasala

Weekend Wear

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Happy weekend, friends!  Today I’m channeling my inner Sporty Spice and getting down with the athleisure trend for a little weekend wear.  Is there anything better than a t-shirt dress?  The answer is yes.  A t-shirt dress with pockets trumps pretty much anything.  Throw it on with sneakers and a jacket from three years ago that you’ve worn 467 times.  Also, this bag.  Y’all, it’s under $100, but it feels SO nice.  I’ve been scootin’ around town with this bag all week because it fits all my stuff and is just plain cute.  Anyone else feeling extra ready for the weekend?

xoxo

Instagram Lately

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Happy Friday, friends!  Who’s ready for the weekend?  I’m not gonna lie, I’m way excited.  Today I’m headed off to the East Coast, and tomorrow morning I’ll be hopping on a Royal Caribbean cruise to BERMUDAAA!  I’m super excited because (a) I’ve never been on a cruise before so why not start with Bermuda and (b) I’m cruising with a few of my favorite gals: Kathleen, Jenn, Krystal, and Courtney.  Sometimes I don’t know how I got so lucky in this life, but I’m thankful as all get-out and feeling like the luckiest duck around.  So if you’re following along on Instagram (and I hope you are!), then stay tuned for a few snaps from the high seas.  (And full disclosure, I have no idea what the high seas are, it just sounded right.)  Also, I’m rounding up a few photos from Instagram lately and linking the details exactly above.  Because when it comes to making it easy to shop the look, I’m here for you, girl.  Happy, Happy, Happiest weekend, y’all!

xoxo

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