Happy Thursday, and holy crap it’s April, friends!  With the recent extension of our current stay-at-home orders through the end of the month (and perhaps beyond), I figured it was time to snag some loungewear that might work better with the SoCal spring temps.  You know, a little quarantine business casual, but make it April.

I have to admit it’s been a long while since I’ve shopped from Gap, but once I spotted this little cream set on major sale, I had to give it a shot.  And y’all, I LOVE it.  (Enough so that I’m going back in for the coral color.)  The pieces are so great for mixing and matching (as is this little striped tee from Old Navy) with jeans, denim shorts, and other tees in my closet.  And bonus?  Every piece of clothing you see here is on sale – including my favorite denim that’s currently 40% off.

Hope everyone is staying safe and sane!

xoxo

I’ve mentioned it a couple of times this season, but I swear swimsuit brands have really started to up their game when it comes to bikini tops for the busty gals out there.  I’ve gotten several requests from you guys to share a full roundup of my favorite tried and true tops, and I swear, I will get that post up soon.  But for today, I’ve got a recent FAVORITE this season from La Blanca.

My favorite kind of bikini tops are the kind that don’t tie behind my neck because I just think they’re so much more comfortable.  This one has adjustable straps and the cutest little keyhole detail in front.  I’m linking a few colors of the top below, and you can get it in standard sizes here and D+ cup sizes here and here.  (And a super similar version in cup sizes here.)  Y’all, if you have trouble finding comfortable, supportive tops that are big enough, I can’t recommend this one more.  Also, I usually have to size up in swim, but not with this top.  If anything, it actually runs a smidge big, so you may want to size down.

And then there is the tasseled kimono and shorts duo.  I mean, how cute?  I’m pretty obsessed – so much so that I got the set in two colors.  Trina Turk prints just scream Palm Springs, so what better set for our recent weekend at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Palm Springs?   Stay tuned for the second color in this set or get a head start by shopping it below.  Hope everyone’s week is off to a great start!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Melissa Bandli

Yip, yip, YIPPEE, friends!  The weekend is here again, and today I’m finally getting around to sharing a few snaps from last weekend in Palm Springs.  Last Friday Eric and I headed to the DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort in Palm Springs, and y’all, it was seriously an amazing couple of days.  I so enjoy it anytime Eric and I can get away for a couple of days just the two of us, and Palm Springs is kind of our favorite.  It’s a pretty quick, two-hour drive, but once you’re there, it’s like being a world away.

Eric and I got to check out the DoubleTree in Palm Springs last year when it was brand spankin’ new, and when we were invited back this year (we must have been on our best behavior), we couldn’t resist.  While the pool area was a little more crowded with families than last year (and to be fair it was Mother’s Day weekend), you just can’t beat the grounds here.  The entire hotel is situated on a golf course, so there are lakes (ponds?), palm trees and mountain views everywhere you look.  It’s just NICE roaming around the property.  Also, the outdoor tables used for breakfast in the morning make for the perfect deserted spot to relax with an afternoon cocktail.  And by cocktail, I mean order yourself the dee-licious sangria in the last photo above.  And probably go for the quesadilla (switch out the chicken for short rib) on the side.  You won’t regret it – live yo’ best life, girl.

And the staff here, well they’re seriously the best.  Everyone here is beyond friendly and helpful, and when the desert wind carried my room key off into the sunset one night, the beyond nice guy at the front desk offered me a warm chocolate chip cookie.  You, sir, know the way to my heart.  (And if you’ve ever had a DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, then you feel me.)  Also, our favorite bartender Frankie (loved him on both of our visits) can let you know all of the best places to eat, drink, and see in Palm Springs.  Eric and I now have two very favorite restaurants in Palm Springs thanks to the recommendations of Frankie and other friends at the DoubleTree.

And now for a little about the outfit, obviously!  A couple of weeks ago I got to check out the brand new Jofit store in Newport Beach and fell in love with all of the fabrics.  I’ve got a full post coming your way with their killer leggings soon, but for now, this striped t-shirt dress is pretty much pack-able perfection.  It’s super soft and doesn’t cling like some t-shirt dresses can.  (AKA, you’ll have plenty of room for that sangria and quesadilla.)

So after my long-winded Palm Springs gush, here’s hoping everyone has an amazing weekend ahead.  Plus, stay tuned next week for a few more snaps from the DoubleTree resort pool.  Happy Friday, y’all!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Melissa Bandli

In case y’all haven’t heard a time or two on this blog, I grew up in Louisiana.  And in case you don’t know, those summers can be a bit…TOASTY.  Holy moly, the sweat factor.  Now don’t get me wrong – HUGE fan of the South over here, and all of the food and all of the people and all of the hospitality and all of the Y’alls.  But there’s just that summer heat, man…

Last July I found myself in Miami for Swim Week and thought, oh yeah, there’s that heat I remember.  Holy humidity.  The coolest, breeziest pieces in my suitcase were swimsuit coverups, and I wanted to wear them everywhere.  (See here and here.)  Problem: They tend to be a little sheer.  Not wanting to show my booty to Miami, I wore swimsuits under them a couple of times and pretended I came straight from the beach.  #Guilty.

But these days, I’ve got a better solution.  Y’all, you have GOT to invest in a good nude slip.  I’ve looked around for one for years, but I feel like they’re always tight-fitting.  If you’ve tried one of those, maybe you’re in my boat – they ALWAYS “ride up” and end up anywhere except for where you want them – all bunched up and crazy.  Know what I’m saying?  Anywho, I’ve found an amazing version, and I LOVE this one.  (It fits a bit looser, but it was a little long so I cut it.)

In the photos above, I’m sharing a new favorite coverup from Parker, but it’s just too pretty to be limited to the pool.  Am I right?  (Although I could totally spend unlimited time at the Hyatt Huntington Beach pool.)  Pop a little slip under, and it’s a new favorite (easy, breezy) summer dress.  Hot and bothered looks good on no one, y’all.  Get a lightweight nude slip, and live your best life.  Happy Tuesday, guys!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Vincent Elejorde

A season or two ago, I was roaming around some store shopping for God knows what when I came across a pair of culottes.  Admittedly I did a double take, picked them up, and thought, what year is it right now?  Where am I?  I actually felt similarly last week when I noticed a new Aaron Carter song on the radio.  What theeee?  But back to the pants.  I shrugged off the culotte thing and chalked it up to some buyer gone rogue.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago when I spotted this pair in Amour Vert.  I wanted to look away, but damnit, I couldn’t resist.  I mean, chambray culottes?  They’re pretty darn cute in my opinion.  They’re also pretty much the softest pants ever, and with a comfy striped tee tucked (or half-tucked), it’s such an easy, standout look.  (Also, head right over here to see why I think you need ALL of the Amour Vert tees.)  I added a favorite heeled mule, but these will be just as cute this summer with a flat sandal.  And like, a pretty pastel bike with a basket full of flowers.  Are they growing on you yet?

xoxo

P.S. – If you’re a mule lover like me, I seriously cannot recommend these more.  There are only a couple of sizes left in black, but if your size is there, YOU NEED THESE.

Photos thanks to Vincent Elejorde

By now you know I love a good sale, and there are few that I love more than a Shopbop sale.  Some of my favorite pieces in my closet are things that I ordered from Shopbop, whether it’s a favorite handbag or an embroidered dress that gets compliments every time I wear it.  This post was actually supposed to go up hours ago, but I just kept getting so distracted shopping the sale for myself.  I know, bad blogger.

So today I’m rounding up a few favorites from the sale including a couple that are currently in my cart.  (I’m terrible at making decisions during these sales.  Add to cart, remove from cart, add to cart, repeat.)  If you’ve had your eye on something for summer, now’s the time to snap it up.  Otherwise, you can find Tory Burch on sale, an amazing selection of sale swimwear, and some of the cutest little summer dresses under $100.  (LOVE this little lace-up number.)  Take 20% off of orders under $500 and 25% off any orders over $500 with code EVENT17.  Also make sure you check for any favorites in the sale section (like this bag I’ve had my eye on forever) because the sale applies to all of those goodies too.  Sales on sales, my favorite way to shop.  Hope everyone is having a great week!

xoxo

You guys, over the past few years, I’ve worn a ton of cabi pieces on the blog (and in real life, of course), but today’s look of theirs may be my favorite to date.  This little nautical blazer is just about the cutest thing for spring.  It’s a thick jersey material, so it’s flattering and stretchy, and the striped cuffs are removable for more versatility.  Pair it with this floral two-piece look (wear it together, separate, tucked, or untucked), and I feel like I should be setting sail for someplace fabulous.

When I showed up to shoot this look with Vincent, he told me I reminded him of Blair Waldorf, which is obviously the highest form of flattery.  (Also obvious, we’ll go with Blair with a dose of Serena mixed in – the blonde hair doesn’t lie.)  Does anyone else miss Gossip Girl?  I was always a Gilmore Girls type of gal, but I have to admit, once I watched all the seasons of Gossip Girl, it was hands-down my favorite GG show.  And I probably haven’t watched a full season of anything since it went off the air.  Sad but true.  Actually, I take that back.  I’ve seen quite a few episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.  How times have changed.

Anywho, I tend to get a lot of questions anytime I share a few cabi pieces on how to buy.  If you don’t already know a cabi stylist near you, just head over here and they’ll set you up with one.  Easy-peasy, just like this little top-skirt-jacket combo.  Hope everyone is having a great week!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Vincent Elejorde

So the girls’ trip to Mexico that I’ve been yammering on about over on Instagram about is finally less than a week away, and I’ve been scooping up all of the resort-ready vacation finds that I can get my hands on.  I found this adorable little peasant top recently at Bloomingdale’s and thought it would be so cute with denim cut-offs and sandals while south of the border, but because patience has never really been my thing and because our weather this past weekend was beyond beautiful, I had to take it on a little test-spin.

Paired with the beat-up boyfriend jeans that have been going strong since last summer, it was the perfect little top for Sunday afternoon margaritas and tacos with Eric and a couple of friends.  And now for a crazy week ahead, tying up loose ends in the house, packing for Mexico, and getting ready to move back into the house right when I get back.  Nothing like piling everything up at once, right?  (Yes, I am aware that I’m insane.)  Hope everyone’s week is off to a great start!

xoxo

St. Patty’s Day has come and gone (without a drop of green beer for me, might I add), but I’m still over here loving on all things green.  Admittedly it’s a little out of the ordinary for me and my closet is seriously lacking in the emerald department, but this spring I just can’t help myself.  There are so many pretty, pretty green shoes, handbags, and accessories everywhere I look.  And my favorite way to style them?  As a standout piece with an all (or mostly) white look.

Imagine the dress at number eight paired with numbers three and six.  (That ark clutch at number six is probably on every blog you browse these days, but why not skip the basic brown and go for a head-turning color?  She’s a beauty.)  Or, perhaps a little one, seven, thirteen, fourteen combo.  (Insert heart-eyes emoji.)  Anyone still with me here?  Because you seriously can’t go wrong with pops of green on a clean, white slate this spring.  Hope everyone is having a great week so far!

xoxo

You know how sometimes you’re like, “hmm, I think we could use some more junk food in the house” and then suddenly you have a pantry full of snacks and enough Girl Scout cookies to win your own merit badge?  What, don’t look at me like that.  It’s called going a little overboard, and recently, I MAY have gone overboard in the neutral handbag department.

I’m normally a “change your bag everyday” kinda gal, but a few months ago I decided that I really wanted a neutral everyday bag that I could just throw on and go with any look.  And I REALLY had my heart set on this one.  I mean it was bad, y’all, I had caught a serious handbag fever.  But there were a couple of thoughts that prevented me from taking the plunge.  Besides the fact that I feel like everyone and their mother in the blogging world is currently carrying that bag, there’s that whole nagging home remodel that’s going on in my life.  Rats!  (I kid.)  And as an added bonus reason, it is tax season, but I’m not here to ruin your Thursday.

Fast forward to now and suddenly I find myself with quite the smorgasbord of nude, camel, blush, and metallic bags, and depending on your size preference, I can’t recommend these more for spring.  While they’re all still a bit of an investment, they’re classic and seasonless, and you won’t regret a single one.  And once you’ve got the neutral handbag covered, maybe you’d like a little something bright for spring?  Lucky for you, I’m teaming up with a few fellow bloggers to give away the coveted Gucci Marmont Mini Bag in Pink.  Just follow the prompts below to enter.  Good luck, and happy handbag shopping!

xoxo