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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?

Scattered Dot

Lace & Pearls Polka Dot Dress 1 Lace & Pearls Polka Dot Dress 3 Lace & Pearls Polka Dot Dress 4Dress: J.Crew (old) | Necklace: J.Crew (old) | 1st Bracelet: Nordstrom (old) | 2nd Bracelet: J.Crew (old) | Ring: Oscar De La Renta (old) | Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar) | Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (old) | Lip gloss: M.A.C in color Sinnamon

My husband and I moved at the end of May. We are still in Seattle but closer to downtown. The neighborhood is stunning and very walkable. We even have a farmers market outside our door!

In Other News:

I went to Seattle Fashion Week at the Emerald City Trapeze Arts. I never do anything fun in the city so this was a bit outside of my comfort zone. I was surprised to see so many fashion obsessed folks in one space.

Before the show I met up with Kelly from Sweet Kelly Anne. She invited me to the show. It was our first time meeting. We were introduced to each other by a mutual friend. We had dinner at Fonda La Catrina and hit it off immediately. I can’t wait for our next meet up.

Last week I had dinner with Camilla from Avenue Camilla. She isn’t blogging anymore, but do check out her amazing Instagram account (updated daily). Camilla is so personable and fun. I felt inspired after meeting with her.

I wore this dress to Seattle Fashion Week. It’s an oldie but goodie. I love the silk fabric and the polka dot print. The cinch waist is much needed and provides a flattering silhouette. The shoes are my go-to for weddings and events and are perfect for a night out on the town.

It’s good to back. See you Thursday!

Pineapple Express

Lace & Pearls Pineapple dress 1Lace & Pearls Pineapple dress 2 Lace & Pearls Pineapple dress 4Lace & Pearls Pineapple dress 5Lace & Pearls Pineapple dress 3-3Cardigan: J. Crew Factory (similar) | Dress: J.Crew Factory (different print) | Sandals: Dansko (similar) | Necklace: Madewell (old) | Bracelet: J.Crew (old)| Tote: Ralph Lauren (old)| Lipstick: Bite Beauty (color Moka)

I am always drawn to conversation prints like this pineapple dress. Something about it just warms my heart. I was lucky enough to find this dress last summer. It’s a fun addition to my growing dress collection.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable long weekend. We were super productive and the house is packed and ready to go. Since we are moving this weekend, I will be taking a brief hiatus from the blog and hope to be back mid June (with new photo locations)!

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Blush & Lace

Lace & Pearls Lace topLace & Pearls Lace top-2 Lace & Pearls Lace top-3 Lace & Pearls Lace top-4 Lace & Pearls Lace top-5Top: J.Crew (old)| Denim: NYDJ| Sandals: Dansko (similar) | Necklace: Stella & Dot (old) | Bracelet: J.Crew | Lipstick: Bite Beauty (color Moka)

I am excited for the long Memorial Day weekend. It couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! We are moving at the end of the month. I want to have our place packed up and ready by the time we head back to work.

I adore feminine lace details (hence my blog name). The pale pink hue of this blouse makes it extra appealing. It’s definitely a piece that I wear often. I am excited to bust out my white pants for spring. I had forgotten about them and was pleasantly surprised to find them packed away with my warm weather items.

What is everyone else up to this weekend?

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Beauty Haul II

Lace & Pearls Beauty Haul

Here are some recent beauty finds in my never ending quest to tame my oily skin. This is a follow up to my last beauty haul.

  1. Lorac POREfection Mattifying Face Primer – this primer is oil and paraben free, and good for all skin types. It reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines with a matte finish. Wearing this primer helps my makeup stay on all day and reduces shine. For me, this is the best primer yet.
  2. Beautyblender – this edge-less sponge leaves your face looking airbrushed and flawless. I recommend the Blendercleanser for keeping it in mint condition. I am obsessed with both.
  3. Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Pressed Finishing Powder – this finishing powder minimizes pores, mattifies the skin, and reduces excess oil. It also comes in a loose powder.
  4. Caudalie Beauty Elixir – the employees at my local Sephora swear by this spray. It is part toner and part serum. This is the final step in my makeup application. You can also use it to touch up throughout the day.
  5. Tweezerman Brush iQ Powder Brush – this is the first powder brush I’ve used, so I don’t have much to compare to, but I was shocked by how flawless my complexion looked after using.

To see the other makeup products that I use, check out this post.

Farm & Frills

Farm & Frills (1 of 14)

This weekend I went to Farm & Frills antique show in Enumclaw, Washington. It was amazing and totally worth the drive.

The show consisted of knickknacks, homemade items, furniture, and unique planters (like the old fashion washer machine below). The prices were super affordable. I bought a coffee table, an ottoman, and a few other items.

Farm & Frills (3 of 14)

In the beginning I felt overwhelmed, there were so many treasures to ooh and ahh over. We made one round, then circled back to make our purchases. At this point a lot of the items had sold, and vendors were rearranging their booths to fill in the space. Some of the vendors also have a local shop. I made sure to grab flyers/cards for future adventures.

{Fun display outside the venue}

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{My favorite booth}

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{This booth was also cute}

Farm & Frills (6 of 14)

{Lot’s of stuff going on here but so much fun!}

Farm & Frills (4 of 14)

{The prettiest garden display}

Farm & Frills (2 of 14)

We are moving at the end of the month, and I’m feeling inspired. I can’t wait for next year’s show, maybe I’ll rent a truck! 😀

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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