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Aqua sweatshirt; Athleta pants; Sam Edelman flats; Kate Spade Saturday bag; C.Wonder sunglasses; OK1984 necklace; Gorjana rings; Alex & Ani wrap bracelet Happy Friday, everyone! This week I've been on a little roadtrip up the California coast, and our first stop for the night was in Cambria. This is one of my favorite little sleepy cities, and I was so happy to visit Cambria again. It's situated right on the ocean, and the town is just adorable, full of antique shops, classic candy stores, and coffee houses. It was such a relaxing night with my family. This comfy outfit was perfect for exploring the city and then jumping in the car headed to our next stop, Big Sur. Last night was our first night in Big Sur, and it's just as magical as I remember. More posts to come next week, but follow along on Instagram for snaps from my trip. Hope everyone has a great weekend! xoxo
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DL1961 jeans (via Pose); Urban Outfitters tank (old); H&M jacket; Gap necklace; Matisse heels; Rebecca Minkoff bag (similar); C. Wonder sunglasses; Boera ring Well this week June Gloom arrived in Southern California. (If you're not familiar, every June where I live is pretty much entirely overcast, foggy, and generally gloomy.) It takes some getting used to, and I always find my style a bit "seasonally confused". It consists of a lot of jeans, and these skinnies (that I picked up at a Pose event last week) are definitely my new favorites. They're the new InstaSculpt denim from DL 1961, and they fit like a super comfy glove. There's no need to keep pulling them up all day, and they don't become baggy or saggy after a full day. (Obviously, that's a win.) Last night for dinner I added a favorite fringed tank, heels, and a studded jacket. The all-black may be a bit dark for summer, but hey, it is June Gloom after all. Hope everyone is having a great week!
xoxo P.S. - Today I'm heading up the California coast to Cambria and Big Sur, so follow along on Instagram for snaps from some of my favorite places. Confession: I may have developed a small obsession with Morgan Taylor polishes. I discovered the brand a couple of months ago and have since been on a mission to test out every color. While I haven't even made it halfway through these, I have tried out enough to know that I'm a definite fan of the brand. The formula is long-lasting, and the finish is so nice and smooth. And the colors. There are SO many great colors to choose fromincluding a ton of nude-ish, baby pink hues (my summer go-to) and really great neutrals that I'm loving. They're reasonably priced at under 10 bucks a bottle and are definitely worth checking out if you're a nail polish (and beauty product in general) junkie like me. Hope everyone has a great week! xoxo Forever 21 shorts and blouse; Gap jacket; JustFab sandals; C.Wonder sunglasses (on sale!) and bracelet; La Mer Collections watch; Gorjana ring Woohoo, it's Friday, and this girl is ready for the weekend. Today I'm introducing the shorts that you'll probably be seeing a lot of this summer. I picked these up at Forever 21 in Las Vegas (really love that store) and can already think of 100 things to pair them with. (Get ready for these on heavy repeat.) For yesterday's warm weather that turned chilly in a hurry after sundown, a lightweight blouse and easy jacket combo was the perfect topper. This jacket was definitely a great purchase at Gap last summer. It's pretty classic and season-less. Mirrored sunglasses (these are on serious sale right now) and a lilac lip mixed things up a bit. Wishing everyone a happy Friday and relaxing weekend! xoxo Urban Decay Naked Illuminating Beauty Balm; bareMinerals Original Foundation ; Urban Decay Naked Flushed Face: Of all the BB creams I've tried, this illuminating formula from Urban Decay definitely takes the cake. It blends in super smooth and non-greasy, and the look is like my skin but better. (In general, I'm loving the new NAKED skin collection from Urban Decay.) I've used bareMinerals since moving to California, and well if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It's just the perfect amount of coverage for my skin. When it comes to bronzers and blushes, I switch them out all the time, but for now, I'm loving the "just spent my afternoon at the beach" flushed look of this one. Urban Decay Original Naked Palette; CoverGirl Flamed Out Mascara; Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Glide-On Liner Eyes: For daytime, I go with a quick swipe of gold shadow and mascara to keep things pretty minimal. To amp things up at night, I'll add in a couple more shadows from this NAKED palette (you really can't go wrong with this one) and line lightly with black eyeliner. This "24/7 Velvet" version from Urban Decay is seriously the easiest, smoothest liner I've tried. Body: These days I'm religious about sunscreen, and for a day at the beach, I usually use SPF 70 on my face. Neutrogena is definitely my favorite line of sun protection. This Beach Defense lotion (also available in a spray) is my current staple, but I'll pretty much try anything new they come out with. This new body balm by Urban Decay adds the perfect amount of bronze to disguise my level of pale. Olay Fresh Effects (Everything Off) Makeup Removal Wet Cloths; Olay Fresh Effects (Dew Over) Hydrating Gel Moisturizer; Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater The Extras: I am addicted to makeup remover cloths, and these are great. It's so quick and easy to just wipe off the day. The hydrating gel is perfect for morning or night and feels amazing on my skin. I really love it for the hot weather because it dries completely grease-free. The Mario Badescu spray is something I recently picked up on a whim, and I'm loving it already. During a hot day, a couple of spritzes over my makeup is so cooling and refreshing, and the smell of rosewater lingers for a while. I keep it in my purse at all times. While fall is my favorite season for fashion, summer is my favorite time to experiment with skincare and makeup. I look for lightweight products that give a slightly dewy finish and can withstand the heat. Above I'm sharing a few of my tried and true products for the warm weather ahead, but I'd love to hear from you. What are some of your favorite skincare or makeup must-haves? xoxo Photos: Taylor Cole Photography Clover Canyon cover up via Marshall's; Becca swimsuit; Kluster bracelets (blue and orange) (c/o); Ray-Ban sunglasses; Vera Bradley Straw Tote (c/o) These days, there's nothing I'd rather do than go to the beach. The weather has been so perfect, it's a constant battle to remind myself that being a beach bum doesn't pay the bills. Bummer. But on the weekends, it's free game, and if we have no plans, I'm there. I live in breezy coverups that take me from the beach to, well, wherever. Clover Canyon is one of my favorite brands for bold prints and statement looks, so when I found this coverup at Marshall's (on the sale rack, even better), I couldn't resist. It's definitely a piece that gets people talking. The print reminds me of roadtrips through Arizona, and I love the easy, oversized fit. Sadly, this one is sold out, but check out some of the other great prints below. Hope everyone is having a great week! xoxo Photos: Taylor Cole Photography Swell jumpsuit (converted to pants) (c/o); Forever 21 tee; Urban Outfitters vest; necklace (c/o) Paula & Chlo - 25% off with code MYSTYLEDIARIES25; Henri Bendel sunglasses; Michael Kors watch; Gorjana ring; NARS Velvet Matte Pencil in Dragon Girl Gosh I'm a sucker for printed pants. In general I'm a huge fan of wide leg pants like these, and when you slap a bold summer kaleidoscope print on them, well then there's just no saying no. These were originally part of a halter jumpsuit from Swell.com (which has sadly sold out), and although I love a good jumpsuit, I just couldn't help snipping these into separates. Paired with a white tee and oversized denim vest, they make for an easy summer look finished with staple accessories. Hope everyone is having a great week!
xoxo Forever 21 dress; JustFab sandals (c/o); Kate Spade Saturday bag; Henri Bendel sunglasses; Tiny Devotions necklace; Jane Basch nameplate necklace; Alex & Ani bracelets Nothing screams summer quite like a little white dress, and this one is definitely one of my new favorites. I picked it up at Forever 21 during my one-day Vegas trip, and I've already put it to good use. It was the perfect lightweight dress for Palm Springs, and I couldn't resist throwing it on again this past weekend. Gladiator sandals, a crossbody bag, and an eclectic mix of jewelry finished off the look. Here's hoping everyone's June is off to a great start! xoxo |