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Polka Dot Pants

Lace & Pearls Polka Dot Pant 1Lace & Pearls Polka Dot Pant 2Lace & Pearls Polka Dot Pant 3Lace & Pearls Polka Dot Pant 4Blouse: J.Crew (similar) | Denim: AG (old) | Necklace: Stella & Dot (old) | Bracelet: J.Crew (identical) | Flats: Sam Edelman | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Lip gloss: Giorgio Armani (color 519) | Lipliner: NARS color Rosebud

These jeans were one of the first pairs of printed denim that I purchased. They are the prettiest shade of  blue with tiny white dots. I love to wear them in the warmer months. The silk blouse is another staple. I’m horrible at keeping white clean, but the reward outweighs the risk.

I’m headed to the Farm & Frills Antique show this weekend with my mom and bestie. I am so excited (see this post from the December show). We are celebrating my best friend’s birthday and going out for dinner afterwards.

For Mother’s Day I’ll be celebrating with my mom and enjoying whatever the day brings. Let’s hope for good food and great weather.

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Put a Bow On It

Lace & Pearls Stripe Blouse 1 Lace & Pearls Stripe Blouse 2 Lace & Pearls Stripe Blouse 4 Lace & Pearls Stripe Blouse 3Cardigan: J.Crew (similar) | Blouse: Anthropologie (old) | Jeans: AG (similar) | Bracelet: J.Crew | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Lip gloss: M.A.C in color Sinnamon

I love the bow neck on this green and white stripe blouse. It’s such a fun piece and can be dressed up or down. Today I paired it with my favorite cardigan, but it would also look cute with a pullover sweater.

These are one of my favorite jeans. The cut (stilt) is awesome and they fit like a glove. Loft and J.Crew also do denim right, in my book.

What denim brands do you recommend?

Staples

Lace & Pearls Red Cardigan 1Lace & Pearls Red Cardigan 2Lace & Pearls Red Cardigan 3Lace & Pearls Red Cardigan 4 Cardigan: J.Crew (similar) | Blouse: J.Crew (on sale) | Jeans: AG (similar) | Necklace: J.Crew (old) | Bracelet: Stella & Dot | Booties: Jambu (old) | Purse: See by Chloe (black version) | Lip gloss: M.A.C in color Sinnamon

Closet staples are the best. You know the ones, that piece that you continually reach for time after time. Mine is this cardigan. I have it in two colors and it has literally become my second skin. I wear it at least once a week.

My other go-to is a simple sleeveless blouse. When in doubt, I grab a blouse, add a cardigan and jewelry, and I’m ready. This formula works well for jeans, pants, and skirts, and it takes the complexity out of your morning.

What are your favorite closet staples?

Butchart Gardens

Lace & Pearls Butchart Garden 1Lace & Pearls Butchart Garden Lace & Pearls Butchart Garden 2Blouse: J.Crew | Cardigan: J.Crew (similar)| Denim: AG (similar) | Necklace: J.Crew (similar) | Bracelet: J.Crew (old)| Purse: Marc by Marc (similar)| Shoes: Sam Edelman | Lip gloss: M.A.C in color Sinnamon

For my birthday we went to Victoria, British Columbia. Visiting The Butchart Gardens was at the top of my list and it did not disappoint. All of the gardens were breathtaking, but our favorite was the sunken garden.

This blouse is becoming one of my favorites. I love the mauve color and feminine placket. The necklace was purchased a while back and is the perfect compliment to an otherwise causal look. These pictures were taken in the Italian Gardens, where they serve gelato (my husband was thrilled after lugging the camera around all day).

On Thursday I’ll have more pictures from the trip. Stick around!

Polka Dot Sweater

Lace & Pearls - Polka Dot Sweater 1 Lace & Pearls - Polka dot sweater 2 Lace & Pearls - Polka Dot SweaterSweater: J.Crew (similar) | Blouse: J.Crew | Jeans : AG (similar) |Necklace: J. Crew (similar) | Bracelet: J.Crew (old) | Handbag : See By Chloe (same one in black) | Shoes: Jambu (old) | Lipstick: Bite Beauty (color Moka)

Whenever I wear this polka dot sweater, people think that I am rooting for the Seattle Sounders or the Seahawks (depending on the season). I am not a big sports fan, but my husband is a supporter of both. So lets just call me a honorary enthusiast.

This sweater is a favorite of mine. It’s 100 % cashmere and the pattern makes me feel like a big kid. It’s a good seasonal piece as we transition into warm weather. The bag is from Nordstrom Rack. I love the color and style, it looks very bohemian and will be great for spring.

A big thanks to my mom for stepping in as photographer while my husband recovers from lasik surgery.

V-Day at 8 Years

DSC_0024 DSC_0039 DSC_0102 DSC_0142Sweater: J.Crew (old) | Blouse: J.Crew (identical) | Jeans: AG (similar) | Boots: Dankso (similar) | Bracelet: Loft (old) | Necklace: J.Crew (similar) |Earrings: Nordstrom Rack (similar) | Purse: Foley + Corina (similar) | Rings: Gorjana (old) | Lipstick: Bobbi Brown (Warm Beige) | Lip Gloss: Smashbox Limitless Long Wear (Endless)

These photos were taken on Valentine’s Day. It was pretty chilly out, so I decided to wear my favorite dog sweater layered over a gingham shirt. I wasn’t sure about the colors in the necklace, but I ended up liking how it brought out the details in the sweater.

Last year for Valentine’s Day, my husband and I ate at our favorite local burger joint, Burgermaster. It’s super causal and the location we dine at has a drive-in. The plan for this year was to cook at home, but that quickly changed when we found ourselves running errands near Burgermaster. We happily munched on burgers and fries while splitting a chocolate shake. It was heavenly.

The rest of the weekend was spent getting things done around the house, running errands, and walking at Richmond Beach and Discovery Park.  I love long weekends!

Romantic Neutrals

DSC_0050 DSC_0029 DSC_0087 DSC_0061Blouse: Ann Taylor | Vest : Loft | Denim: AG (similar) | Necklace: Madewell | Bracelet : J.Crew | Earrings: J.Crew (sold out) | Ring: Stella & Dot| Ring: Gorjana | Shoes: Jambu (similar) | Lipstick: Bobbi Brown (Warm Beige) | Lip Gloss: Smashbox Limitless Long Wear (Endless)

Romantic neutrals are my absolute fav! I bought this sweater vest last year and wore it with a chambray shirt all season long. Since the vest is not the most flattering on my frame, I wanted to change it up and create a slimmer silhouette. And so the search began for a thinner blouse to pair with this vest. I found this one at Ann Taylor and knew it would be a good match.

I’ve been out of denim for quite a while (workplace dress code), so wearing them now feels super causal.  The shoes are by Jambu. The foot bed and comfort is similar to Dansko.

Do you have a favorite color palette to wear?

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