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Photos by Michelle Dorman Photography

Blouse: Club Monaco | Skirt: Club Monaco | Necklaces: Nadri| Bracelet: J.Crew (old) | Rings: Stella & Dot | Gorjana (similar) | Earrings: Banana Republic (similar)| Purse: Rebecca Minkoff | Sandals: (old) | Lipstick: Bite Beauty (color Moka)

This weekend I went to the Taylor Swift 1989 concert in Seattle. It was a sold out crowd of 60,000 people. There were two opening acts, Shawn Mendes and Vance Joy. Russell Wilson (Seahawks) and Ciara made an appearance. Taylor also brought out Fetty Wap for a duet of his song Trap Queen. Overall I thought the performance was good, but the music and crowd sometimes overpowered Taylor’s voice. I was grateful when Taylor brought out her guitar and performed Mean from Speak Now. It was so much more intimate and surreal.

For these photos I worked with Seattle photographer Michelle Dorman. We met at Golden Gardens for the shoot. I have never shot in such a public place. It was a bit unnerving, but Michelle put me at ease and I’m happy with how the photos turned out.

I wasn’t sure how this blouse was going to photograph with my full chest and broad shoulders. It turned out better than expected. The length is perfect for skirts – no fussing with getting the perfect tuck.

I love the tiered layers of this floral skirt. The print is super sweet and the color is the perfect shade of orange.

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Bumble Bee

Lace & Pearls stripe shorts1 Lace & Pearls stripe shorts2 Lace & Pearls stripe shorts3 Lace & Pearls stripe shorts4Blouse: Loft (old) | Shorts: Gap (old) | Bracelet: J.Crew | Necklace: Madewell (old) | Earrings: J.Crew (old) |Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar) |  Sandals: Dansko (old) | Lipstick: Bite Beauty (color Moka)

Friday my husband and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary. We are such homebodies that we stayed in the entire day and just relaxed. My husband made Salmon with Green Pea Mash for lunch and Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Smashed Potatoes for dinner. Both were incredible and I honestly can not choose a favorite.

For the longest time, I didn’t have shorts in my wardrobe. A Vegas trip last year meant they needed to happen. Shorts drive me bananas. If the inseam is too short they ride up, and then I’m constantly having to pull at them. Because of the insanely hot weather we’ve been having, shorts are the best option for beating the heat. Since I love printed pants, I had to get a pair of printed shorts. These black & white stripes were perfect. To glam things up a bit, I added a pop of color up top and a pair of statement earrings. Unintentionally, this outfit ended up resembling a bumble bee. Hopefully a cute one.

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Breton Stripes

Lace & Pearls Stripe Tee 1 Lace & Pearls Stripe Tee 2 Lace & Pearls Stripe Tee 3 Lace & Pearls Stripe Tee 4 Lace & Pearls Stripe Tee 5Tee: J.Crew | Jeans: Zara (old) | Necklace: J.Crew (old) | Bracelet: J.Crew (old) | Earrings: Nadri | Shoes: Jessica Simpson (leather version) | Lip gloss: Giorgio Armanicolor 519| Lipliner: NARS color Rosebud

Saturday I went thrifting with my friend Kelly from Sweet Kelly Anne (she is also a stylist). I usually like to go shopping solo, but with Kelly it was a total breeze. I felt like we had the entire store to ourselves as we perused the racks. I found the cutest chambray dress, a girlie coral dress, and a pair of tri-colored sandals. I have been looking for a chambray dress, and this one is made out of the softest material and hangs just right.

I am obsessed with this outfit! It is a simple look, but I love it. I have been searching for the perfect stripe tee. I found this beauty at my favorite store J.Crew and I couldn’t be happier. I want it in every color. The weight of the material is just right and the silhouette is not too boxy. These shoes were love at first sight. I almost died when I spotted them. Ballerina shoes in a pale pink suede, what’s not to like!

Thank you so much for reading. See you Thursday!

P.S. You might also like Stripes and Put A Bow On It.

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Pretty in Pink

Lace & Pearls Pink Skirt 1 Lace & Pearls Pink Skirt 2Lace & Pearls Pink Skirt 5Lace & Pearls Pink Skirt 7Blouse: J.Crew (old) | Skirt: J.Crew (1 size left) | Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (old)  | Necklace: Nadri | Rings (top to bottom): Gorjana | Stella & Dot| Bracelet: J.crew (old) | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff (available in other colors) | Lip Gloss: Smashbox Limitless Long Wear (Endless)| Lip liner: NARS color Rosebud

What an amazing weekend. Saturday I met up with Mil & Jules from South by Northwest to go see Emily Schuman from Cupcakes & Cashmere! She was in Seattle promoting her latest book and clothing line. The meet and greet was at the downtown Nordstrom and everyone who came got the opportunity to meet Emily, get her autograph, and pose for a photo (see my pic on Instagram).

I’ve been to these events before, but this one was very organized, and Emily was an absolute gem! She was so personable and 100% genuine. I felt like I was chatting with a girlfriend. This made me respect her that much more.

I also had the pleasure of meeting Julianna from Blush & Camo. I spotted her in line, and she greeted me with a big hug and smile. It felt like we had known each other for years. Definitely check out her lovely blog. She’s a doll.

Let’s talk about this skirt. I love the color, the pleats, and the laser cut details, but for some reason I found it difficult to style. The solution: keep it simple. I wore this look with my favorite silk blouse and light brown wedges, and topped it off with my new layering necklace and gold stacking rings.

Thanks so much for reading. Don’t forget to stop by this Thursday for the second installment of my blogging resource series. If you missed the first one, you can check it out here. See you then!

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Aztec Print

Lace & Pearls Aztec dress 2Lace & Pearls Aztec dress 3 Lace & Pearls Aztec dress 5Lace & Pearls Aztec dress 4Dress: Lush (old)| Necklace: Stella & Dot | Bracelet: J.Crew (old) | Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar) | Sandals: DSW (old) | Purse: Michael Michael Kors (old)| Lipstick: Bite Beauty (color Moka)

This is one of my favorite dresses. There is just something about it; the shape, the pattern, the keyhole back (not shown), and pockets!

I primarily only wear dresses in the summer.  I find them hard to style in the colder months. I get hung up on what color tight to wear, the shoe, and layering piece. Plus, I’m always cold and would rather wear pants.

This dress is fun because depending on the type of jewelry you wear it with, this will ultimately determine your overall look. I decided to go with a colorful bracelet, gold necklace, and sandals. I’ve also worn it with turquoise jewelry in the past.

I’ll be starting up a mini series on blogging resources later this week. I am really excited about it and hope you guys will find it useful. Be sure to stop by on Thursday.

As always, thanks so much for reading!

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Red Hot

Lace & Pearls Red Pant 1 Lace & Pearls Red Pant 2 Lace & Pearls Red Pant 3 Lace & Pearls Red Pant 4Denim Jacket: Loft (old)| Blouse: Joe Fresh (old) | Pants: J.Crew Factory (red is sold out but other colors are available) | Bow Bracelet: Rachael Leigh (old) | Necklace: Madewell (similar) | Rhinestone Brooch: Vintage | Rings: Gorjana (old) | Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar)| Sandals (old) | Lip gloss: M.A.C in color Sinnamon

It’s been hot in Seattle this week. Anything over 80 feels sweltering with our humidity. We are very happy to have AC at the current place! #blessed

I finally found the perfect fire engine red pants. It’s such a classic staple that looks great with just about anything. I can see these pants with a stripe tee, button up blouse, or even a fun printed top.

I now have these pants in five colors: red, bright pink, burgundy, navy, and black. In this post I wore the navy and mentioned that the red and pink were on my wish list. As you can see, I decided to take the plunge and it was totally worth it. The fabric is so stretchy and forgiving, and it works great for the office. I wear mine at least once a week.

How else would you style these pants? You guys had such great suggestion for this navy and white stripe dress.

Thank so much for reading. Have a lovely weekend!

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Rose Gold

Lace & Pearls Floral Dress 1 Lace & Pearls Floral Dress 2 Lace & Pearls Floral Dress 3 Lace & Pearls Floral Dress 4Dress: Hinge (old) | Denim Jacket: Gap (similar) | Flats: Sam Edelman (on sale) | Bracelets: J.Crew, Stella & Dot, Nordstrom (similar) | Necklace: Madewell (similar) | Brooch: Vintage

This dress is my go-to for summer weddings and now, surprisingly, everyday wear. It is so comfortable and easily transitions from dressy to weekend casual. I love the muted colors, and depending on how you style it, you can highlight whatever color you want.

Today I went with my favorite denim jacket to dress down the the silk material. It was the perfect time to try out my new rose gold flats (need these in every color) to compliment the coral in the dress. To keep this look causal, I added multiple bracelets, a delicate necklace and a vintage brooch.

I hope everyone had an awesome holiday weekend. We had a impromptu BBQ with my mom and her boyfriend and ended the night at a local park watching the fireworks. It was so much fun.

Thanks so much for reading. I’ll see you Thursday!

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Coral & Stripes

Lace & Pearls Stripe Dress 2Lace & Pearls Stripe Dress 1Lace & Pearls Stripe Dress 3 Lace & Pearls Stripe Dress 4Dress: J. Crew (old) | Cardigan: Nordstrom (old) | Necklace: J.Crew (old) | Bracelets: J.Crew (old) Nordstrom (old) | Sandals (old) | Lip gloss: M.A.C in color Sinnamon

Whenever I wear this dress I always go for the coral cardigan and statement necklace. I love the combination of coral with navy. This dress is one of my favorites due to it’s length. I’m on the shorter side and it can be hard to find a dress that falls above the knee. This one is perfect. I really should challenge myself to come up with another way to style this dress with either a jacket or a different color cardigan and change out the shoes and accessories. Any ideas?

Have a Happy 4th everyone! Hope the weather cooperates. Thanks for reading.

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On the Fence

Lace & Pearls Green Floral Dress 1 Lace & Pearls Green Floral Dress 2 Lace & Pearls Green Floral Dress 3Lace & Pearls Green Floral Dress 4Dress: Madewell (old) | Denim Jacket: Loft | Necklace: Micheal Kors (old)| Bracelet: Loft (old) | Sandals: Dansko (old) | Lipstick: Bite Beauty (color Moka)

I spotted this adorable hand-painted fence shortly after we moved. I knew immediately that it would make the perfect backdrop for some photos. It’s so sweet and it compliments this dress. It was a bit windy when we shot this look, making the photos a little more playful and fun.

I have created an Instagram account for this blog and I am excited to start posting content over there. Have any of you created a separate Instagram account for your blog? If so, what was the deciding factor for making this decision?

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Florals & Blooms

Lace & Pearls Floral Pant 1Lace & Pearls Floral Pant 7Lace & Pearls Floral Pant 4Blouse: Banana Republic | Pants: Loft (old) | Bracelet: J.Crew (old) | Necklace: J.Crew (old) | Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar) | Purse: Marc by Marc (old) | Sandals (old) | Lip gloss: M.A.C in color Sinnamon

I love a good pair of printed pants. These ones are so comfortable, and I like the black & white floral pattern. I usually wear them with a simple white top or sweater, but this blouse is just what these pants needed to kick it up a notch. I am in love with the fiery red color and silky, forgiving fabric. The rest of the look is kept simple with gold sandals and accessories.

It’s almost the weekend and I couldn’t be happier. I’m going to a birthday party and hanging out with my bestie. What’s everyone else up to?

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