Well kids, Monday again. And a brutal one at that. We spent our weekend in Sedona, Arizona, and it was just as good as I remember. More on our trip is coming up on the blog this week, but today I’m sharing more pictures from my recent trip to New Orleans. Bella Luxx has quickly become one of my favorite new brand discoveries, and this dress just may be my top pick. It’s the absolute softest jersey knit, and the cut is perfect for me. Paired with comfortable booties and an oldie but goodie favorite jacket, it’s easy peasy fall. And with the holidays fast approaching, “easy” is what I’m all about. Hope everyone’s week is off to a great start!
Growing up in the South and in a football-loving family, I’ve never been one to pass up a game day during football season. I love watching the game itself, but it’s really even more about the whole day. The tailgating, the friendly rivalries, the first signs of fall, and the perfect excuse to lounge on the couch all day on Saturday when your team is playing an away game. And while I love football season, you probably won’t catch me sporting a jersey or some team logo emblazoned get-up any time soon. I like to keep things simple with lightweight (I said first signs of fall, not actual fall weather) jersey dresses and accessories in whatever colors you want. This dress from Shop Bella C comes in five colors including a couple of neutrals like the black that I chose. (What can I say, I love a great little black dress for the weekends.) Once the temperatures finally drop, you can pair this one with a jacket and over-the-knee boots. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
When I was in high school, my ultimate hair goal was straight as a board and as flat as I could make it. Sounds nightmarish now, but it was the thing. With naturally wavy hair, it was a challenge that I (and a plethora of straighteners) could handle. Over the years (10 actually – that reunion is creeping up on me REAL quick), my hair has naturally flattened itself out, and I’d kill for that texture I used to have. You always want what you can’t have, and the grass is always greener, yada yada yada. So these days I’ll pretty much try anything that would’ve sent me running for the hills as a teenager. Volumizers, dry shampoos, curling wands (this one is my hands-down favorite), I’ll try it.
And try it I did when I heard about the brand new collaboration from Toni & Guy and Sophia Webster. Yep, that Sophia Webster. The one who makes the most killer heels that I’d die to have in my closet. I took the Shampoo and Conditioner for Fine Hair for a whirl as well as the Volume Plumping Whip. After air drying a bit and then blow-drying, I used a wand to curl tight, ringlet-type curls, sprayed with hairspray, and brushed through with my usual hairbrush. Coiffed, poofed, and out the door in just about 30 minutes. (The one advantage of having my toddler mane – drying and curling time is way low.)
And now for the best part. You can save 25% with Cartwheel (download it in the App Store), and all Toni & Guy products are BOGO 50% off until 10/31. So don’t miss out! Your pageant-ready mane awaits.
xoxo
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Wow, guys. What a weekend. We spent Friday celebrating my future sister-in-law’s wedding, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful night. We’re still recovering from the weekend over here. Rewinding a bit today and bringing it back to last month’s Cabo trip. This palm-printed dress is so lightweight and comfortable, perfect for a Mexican vacation, and looking at these photos I’m like, can we go back to this day? Hope everyone has a great start to their week!
Ahh, happy Friday, everyone! Fashion Week is in full swing in New York (hope you’re following along on Instagram!), but today I’m flashing back to this favorite look from Cabo. It’s just a simple t-shirt shift dress, but I feel like it’s so versatile as we transition into fall. In scorching Cabo it was perfect with my over-worn, favorite wedges and a hat for shade, but for the upcoming weeks I’d switch the wedges to these booties and add a fall-friendly hat. The dress is only left in a couple of sizes, so scoop yours up before it’s gone. Hope everyone has an amazing weekend!
Remember those Sofft wedges that I wore all day, everyday, all summer long? (I really couldn’t help myself. They go with EVERYTHING and are just so comfortable.) Well folks, it’s a new season, and I’ve got a new Sofft obsession of the moment. And since it’s September, I’m of course talking about booties. Although I pretty much wear booties all year long, fall is when I really kick my bootie-loving rear into overdrive, and these are comfy with a capital C. And with a million cute black ankle boot options out there these days, why not go with the cute pair that puts an airy little pep in your step? Let’s breeze into fall, people. (Plus, stay tuned on Instagram to see these little booties in NYC action this week. I’m off in the morning!)
xoxo
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sofft Shoes, but all opinions are my own. (Seriously, they’re SO comfy!) Thank you for supporting the brands that make My Style Dairies possible.
In keeping with this week’s apparent theme of little white dresses, today’s look is a definite boho twist on the wardrobe staple. This dress was a little pre-wedding gift from my mom (she’s sending one every month until our wedding because she’s rad like that), and it’s perfect for these last few weeks (or months in Southern California) of summer. Transitioning to fall, it’ll be just as good with little suede booties. Right now it’s packed up and on its way with me to Cabo, where I’ll be spending a few days with three of my best blogger buds. So get ready for an Instagram overload (follow along here!), and who knows, I may even figure out this whole Snapchat thing. Happy weekend everyone!
Happy almost Friday, everyone. Today’s post is a little throwback to my 4th of July outfit from last weekend, and I’m pretty much obsessed with this little tasseled dress. It’s the softest fabric ever and will set you back about 15 bucks. Did I mention it’s tasseled? It’s a good one. Today I’m off to check out a service from Unbooked Appointments, a great new website that’s all about finding you the best deals on beauty, hair treatments, massages, workouts, and tons more. But more on that next week. Today also starts the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for all Nordstrom card holders. (If you’re not a card holder, you can still take a peek here.) It’s the best, best, best sale of the year, so I’ll be bringing you all my favorite must-shop picks over the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned!
As much as I’d like to pretend, I’ve never been that “jeans and t-shirt” kind of girl. Blame the fashion lover in me or blame the 1,000 degree Louisiana summers accompanied by school uniform falls and springs that I grew up with, but I just never fell into that cool girl category. Fast forward a few years (and a few states), and jeans are a pretty regular staple for me. Even in the summers in Southern California, the hottest of days will inevitably be followed by a chilly and sometimes windy night by the beach. It takes a few outfit changes a day. (Something Eric finds ridiculous, but he’s a boy. He doesn’t understand. “Get a jacket,” he says. A jacket doesn’t go with this outfit. But anyway…) I bought these chambray jeans a few years ago (a total steal at Marshall’s), and they’ve been a favorite ever since. They’re lightweight enough for warm days and easily pair with an oversized sweater for evenings. And recently, I totally broke my “cheap girl” rule and got one of those expensive tanks or tees that everyone talks about. (Mine above is Current/Elliott.) A luxury, yes, but ya’ll – I’m obsessed. It’s super soft and slightly sheer, but not annoyingly so, ya know? Maybe that’s me. Paired with my favorite jeans, I’m in love, and (whaaaat?!) I may just be that jeans and tee girl after all.
There’s probably only one spring staple that I love more than rompers and matching sets, and that, my friends, is the kimono. It’s the perfect addition to almost anything, from jeans to jumpsuits and swimsuits, and in the world of kimonos, Flynn Skye is pretty tops. (What can I say? I’m playing favorites.) I first came across the brand when working with the fabulous ladies of OC Style Report, and I was immediately obsessed. The blue and white print is the perfect complement to the denim romper above and was quite the statement in the windstorm-like conditions this day. And perhaps it helps distract from that supermodel (and blogger friend Jen) that I’m with? Probably not though 🙂
Bella Luxx dress (c/o); Express jacket (old); Sofft Shoes booties; Etienne Aigner faux fur clutch (c/o); Karen Walker sunglasses via Ditto (use code MYSTYLEDIARIES for your first month free); Julie Vos necklace; Kendra Scott bracelet
