When it comes to my wardrobe, I have to admit – when I love something, I love it hard.  Gladiator sandals were in, I wore them to DEATH.  Stretchy culottes of the 2000s?  I had every color.  Comfy, cozy loungewear and all the matching sets of 2020?  You know I went all in, and I’m not ditching a single piece yet.  (In fact I’m just doubling down and grabbing more sets and comfy basics for spring, #NoRegrets.)

And in addition to the loungewear love I’ve currently got a big ole thing for jumpsuits.  (To be fair, I’ve kind of always got a thing for jumpsuits, but they’re currently in heavy rotation around here.)  It started with the tailored, strong shoulder version above and pretty much took off from there.  If you’re digging the look like I am, scroll around below for a few of my faves at a bunch of different price points, including two that are under $20.

Hope everyone has a great rest of their week!

N:Philanthropy jumpsuit;  Madewell jacket;  Golden Goose sneakers (look for less here);  Saint Laurent handbag;  Amazon bangles;  Ray-Ban sunglasses

Pistola jumpsuit;  Marc Fisher booties;  Amazon hat;  Saint Laurent handbag;  Quay sunglasses

Scoop jumpsuit;  Seychelles shoes;  Bottega Veneta handbag;  Amazon sunglasses

No Boundaries jumpsuit;  Madewell denim jacket;  Dolce Vita sneakers;  No Boundaries handbag No Boundaries jumpsuit;  Gucci handbag;  Jessica Simpson sandals

Free People jumpsuit set (LOVE the green color here);  Tory Burch shoes;  Welden handbag;  Amazon hat;  Quay sunglasses

Scoop jumpsuit

xoxo

As I’m sure you’ve seen around the blogosphere and interwebs in general, there have been a TON of sales this week.  I took a pass on Prime Day earlier this week, but there are a couple of sales that are still worth shopping.  The Marc Fisher friends & family sale is still going strong, Old Navy has a bunch of deals to grab, and there’s still a little time to shop my favorite, the Shopbop Fall Sale.

Sale selections are always hit or miss, but Shopbop sales are always my favorite because they include new merchandise as well as things that are already on sale.  It’s a “buy more, save more” sale, so the more you spend, the bigger the sale percentage.  It’s the perfect time to grab that jacket you’ve had your eye on, a new pair of fall jeans, the earrings you can’t stop thinking about.  Whatever IT is, there’s no time like the present to grab IT.  I scored the Misa dress above during a previous sale, and it’s still one of my favorite dresses I own.

So today I’m rounding up some favorites that are still available.  Just enter code FALL20 at checkout to save up to 25%, but hurry – sale ends tomorrow, 10/16 at 11:59 pm.

xoxo

Photos thanks to Katie Stuart

For years now, I’ve had a love / hate relationship with white denim, and by that I mean I pretty much hated it.  I should clarify.  I like white jeans on other people, tons of other people.  I just always had a hard time finding a pair I actually liked on myself, so I gave up.  White skinnies made me feel anything but, and before someone comes at me about body positivity, don’t waste your time.  I dress in things that make me feel good, and if something isn’t working, sometimes you gotta move on, right?

But this summer I stumbled on two pairs of white denim that I’m really digging, and not surprisingly, neither of them are skinny jeans.  I snagged the above pair during a recent LOFT sale because at under $15 (at the time) they were too cheap to pass up.  And what do you know, I actually really love them.  Add a lightweight sweater (love this one) or blouse, and you’re good to go.  Sadly this pair is pretty much sold out minus a couple of sizes, but I found a super similar pair here.

And the second pair (also unsurprisingly) comes in the form of denim shorts.  Y’all, I’ve talked about these shorts before (I own them in 3 washes), but I really, really love them.  I sized up two sizes from my normal jeans size so they’re loose and sit pretty low.  (I love high rise jeans but do NOT like high rise shorts usually.  Is that weird?)  I’ve worn and washed them a hundred times and still love the fit.

While September is just around the corner, it’s still very much summertime in SoCal, and my white denim isn’t going anywhere.  That “white after Labor Day” rule is long gone, and besides, it’s 2020.  Anything goes.  There are no rules.  (And that shall be my mantra all weekend long.)  Happy weekend, friends!

xoxo

Free People shorts (also available here);  sweatshirt;  Dolce Vita sneakers (also here);  Welden handbag;  Amazon sunglasses;  similar bangles and rings

Photos thanks to Katie Stuart

While California is still pretty shut down right now, I’ve finally made it past the “everyday sweatpants” phase I was in because, well, the weather got warm.  Full disclosure, you can still find me in workout gear or these Gap sets that I swear by (sweatshirt here and shorts here – both on sale) a TON, but these days I’m mixing in some easy basics and fun accessories to at least pretend like I tried, ya know?

Here are a few casual staples that have been in heavy rotation lately:

The under $10 Walmart t-shirt dress (I bought a medium and had it hemmed an inch or two)

The denim shorts I own in 3 washes

These $20 henley tees that wash and wear SO well

This jumpsuit that feels like PJ’s (bonus – you can try before you buy with Amazon Wardrobe)

These bike shorts and these cross-back tanks (LOVE) for outdoor workouts

What are some pieces you guys are living in these days?

xoxo Amazon jumpsuit;  woven handbag;  Gigi Pip hat;  Steve Madden sandals

Walmart dress;  Jessica Simpson sandals;  Strathberry handbag (love this colorway);  Quay sunglasses

Free People shorts;  Old Navy henley tee;  Amazon cardigan;  Melrose Ave sandals (similar here);  Saint Laurent handbag

Free People shorts;  Gap sweatshirt;  Steve Madden sandals;  Time and Tru handbag

AGolde shorts;  lemon sweater;  raffia sandals;  similar straw bag;  similar bracelets

Free People shorts;  Old Navy henley tee;  Circus by Sam Edelman sandals;  Gigi Pip hat

Well if there ever was a time to round up some current Amazon faves, it’s now because let’s just say that our Amazon Prime account has definitely seen some use lately.  From dresses to pretzels and sanitizers to kitchen gadgets, here are some of the Amazon finds I’m loving right now.

This easy, lightweight maxi dress – I’ve had good luck with Amazon maxi dresses in the past (still LOVE this one and this one), so I figured I might as well go for round three.  (Honestly, I feel like as long as something is on Amazon Prime and offers free returns, you really can’t go wrong.  Returns are so easy for things that don’t work out.)  The dress above comes in a million different prints and colors – including some that are plus sized – and is just so lightweight and easy for summer.

Some seriously addictive pretzels – OK, I know what you’re thinking.  Pretzels?  But trust, these are SO good.  I came across recommendations for these a couple of times on the interwebs and figured I needed to check them out.  And well, they totally live up to the hype.  They’re crunchy, delicious, and coated in some type of addictive savory seasoning that makes them hard to put down.  We also like to kick things up a notch around here and dip them in a spicy mustard.  I’ve already ordered more and included a couple of bags of the Southwest flavor because, you know, research.

Apple AirPods and a handy little case – Eric gave me AirPods for Christmas, and I seriously had no idea how much I would use them.  I knew they’d be great for listening to music while walking the pups, but I also really love them for phone calls.  The sound quality is so good.  So when Eric started stealing mine while working from home, I ordered him a pair from Amazon.  And then a pair each for our moms for Mother’s Day.  They’re a pretty versatile gift for anyone in the family, and I love this handy little case to easily take them on the go.

Sunscreen for the pups – Full disclosure – I KNOW I’m a crazy dog mom, but I’m fine with that.  Dogs can get melanoma too, and I’ve seen too many social media posts of Vizslas who have it, so here we are.  I pretty much just make sure to spray their nose and ear areas before super sunny walks.  They don’t love it, but they also don’t flip out, so that’s a win, right?

A super handy candle lighter – We’re still spending most or all of our time at home, and somehow days are just better when the house is clean and a candle is lit.  I’ve been stocking up on these candles (that smell exactly like a much more expensive brand) and lighting them with this nifty little flameless lighter.  The bendy neck lets you easily get down into candle jars, and the fact that it’s rechargeable means you’ll never run out of fluid.  It’s a cheap kitchen thrill that I’ve been using almost every day.

The prettiest caftan coverup – You guys know I live for a good caftan – over a swimsuit or layered over a slip – and even better when I can find one that doesn’t break the bank.  I figured I’d try out this under $30 blue one (again – easy returns) and was so pleasantly surprised.  The embroidery is so pretty, and the lightweight fabric is so good for the beach or poolside in Palm Springs.  You can see a peek at how it looks on here.

Easy-spray hand sanitizer – Thankfully now that there’s no shortage, hand sanitizer is easy to find, but we all know that some brands are better than others.  While this lemon coconut scented one is definitely my number one, I also love this version with a continuous spray pump similar to spray-on sunscreen.  Some of the reviews complain about the smell, but I don’t notice it at all, and we love that it’s super convenient for hands or things like…Amazon packages.

This huge pack of ChapSticks – Just where do all the lost ChapSticks go?  Eric and I were constantly on the hunt for ours, especially when we spent a few weeks in the desert heat, so here’s a pack of 18 in all the best summer flavors for those like us who are hooked on the Stick.

A new favorite pair of summer sandals – I wanted a new pair of comfortable summer sandals that were dressed-up enough to wear out in place of heels.  Something I could easily pair with a mini or maxi dress for casual dinners or desert nights out with friends.  Basically, I was hoping to find something exactly like this pink pair I own from a few seasons back. Well, I found them and seriously love them.  I ordered the gold pair from Amazon and then ended up finding them in red in my size on eBay, sooo I now own those too.  I’m not big on “designer dupes”, but I do LOVE these studded sandals that just so happen to look a lot like this designer pair.

A genius little egg bite maker – We can blame this one on the damn Facebook ads that track my every move because, well, they got me again.  If you’re a sucker for those Starbucks egg bites like me, then you’ll love this little egg bite maker so that you can make them at home in your PJ’s.  It comes in three different color options and includes molds for both the mini egg bites and a size that’s perfect for breakfast sandwiches.  I ordered mine on Amazon but just found it cheaper here through Target.

A new rug for my office – You’ve probably seen the new rug a hundred times in flat-lay photos and quarantine mirror selfies on Instagram, but after testing it out for a few weeks, I’m still really loving this rug.  The colors are as pictured, quality is nice, and free Prime shipping to your door just makes everything easier these days.

xoxo

Photos thanks to Katie Stuart

Happy Tuesday, friends!  The summer months ahead may look a little different for most of us this year, but that doesn’t mean that summer style is cancelled.  I’ve been playing around with the warm weather staples in my closet (some old, some new), and while dresses and denim shorts are my usual go-to picks, today I’m switching things up with a couple of fun and affordable summer skirts.

The simple, pull-on style of these two couldn’t be easier, and as far as tops go, I can’t recommend this little knotted tee more.  (I grabbed it in three colors – so good with skirts, wide-leg pants, shorts, you name it.)  Throw on a pair of flat sandals because, well, in Southern California, there’s a chance we still won’t be leaving the house for a bit.  (But I guess we’ll just have to wait and see, right?)

Here’s hoping everyone at least gets some nice, sunny weather to enjoy.  Have a great week!

xoxo Floral skirt (also here and here – size up);  white button-down;  Sam Edelman sandals;  similar handbag;  Ray-Ban sunglasses

Photos thanks to Katie Stuart