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Olive Pants

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Top: Anthropologie // Pants: J.Crew // Shoes: Dolce Vita // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff // Bracelet: Gorjana // Sunnies: Karen Walker

The only thing I hate about a Texas summer is having to go from 90+ degree temperatures outside, to 60-70 degree temperatures inside. If it was up to me I would sit outside and sunbath all day, but instead I carry a jacket just about everywhere. These olive pants are a great solution to this temperature problem, especially for the office. They can easily be dressed up with heels, or dressed down with sandals and are light weight enough for 90+ degree weather. They fit true to size (wearing a 0) and come in four different colors. I have not tried on the white version, but I do not have an issue with the olive version being too thin. I gave these olive pants a more casual look by pairing them with a simple white crop top from Anthropologie. This top is currently on sale for less than $40, fits true to size (wearing a small), and is a great layering piece. Since I have a relatively short torso, I am still able to wear this cropped top without showing any midriff. This top is also 100% cotton jersey, so it is great for the heat, and there is no issue with it being see through. 

About a week ago I shared these Dolce Vita mules, then last week I shared these Dolce Vita sneakers… well I am on a roll with the Dolce Vita shoes. These mules are just as comfortable as the other two shoes I shared earlier, and they fit true to size (wearing size 8). I love the laser cut leather and the distressed heel. You will never know if I scuff these heels (insert smirking emoji). I found these Dolce Vita mules at Nordstrom Rack for less than $90, total steal. I also seem to be on a roll with Rebecca Minkoff bags (whoops). I really bought this saddle bag for Austin City Limits in October, but couldn’t wait to carry it (another whoops). I love the braid and fringe detail on the front and the adjustable shoulder strap. Shop this look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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White Bomber

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Jacket: Anthropologie // Tee: Urban Outfitters // Jeans: J.Crew (white version) // Sneakers: Dolce Vita // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Bracelet: Gorjana

Even though it has been 90 degrees everyday this week in Dallas, my mind is someplace cooler. I am planning a trip someplace far north of Dallas for the middle of July, and I have started stocking up on casual layers. I found some great pieces on sale, but my favorite is this white bomber jacket from Anthropologie. It is currently on sale for less than $50 (total steal!) and comes in four bright colors. Of course I went for the white bomber, but I love the navy color as well. It fits true to size (I am wearing a small), and it is lightweight enough for spring and summer (well probably not in Texas). I paired the bomber with my favorite tee from Urban Outfitters (wearing a small, it fits loose) and distressed black jeans from J.Crew. These jeans are so comfortable to wear because they stretch well. I also love the cropped and high-waisted fit (wearing size 26 regular). My only complaint about the black jeans is they will pick up lint easily, and I have to ask for a black napkin in restaurants. These jeans also come in white (perfect for summer), and lint does not seem to be as big of an issue on them. My upcoming trip will probably involve quite a bit of walking, so I have been on the hunt for some fun but comfortable shoes. I love the look of platform sneakers, but found that most caused blisters or are just not comfortable. These Dolce Vita sneakers were by far the most comfortable pair I tried on, and they are on sale for less than $100! They come in three colors, but if you have seen any of my athletic shoes, you know I only own white sneakers. These sneakers fit true to size (wearing an 8), and the canvas material is easy to keep clean with a Tide To Go stick which I always carry with me. Shop the entire look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Palm Crop Top

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Regardless of what the calendar says, I say summer starts on June 1st. That means it is time to break out all the palm print tops and straw accessories. I found this palm crop top during a lunch-time Zara run and loved the detail of the embroidery as well as the structure of the sleeves. It fits true to size (wearing a small) and is long enough to hit the top of my high waisted jeans. Unlike many white tops, the material is not thin or see through. This palm crop top looks best with skinny jeans, shorts, or a tight fitting skirt. Since it fits loose and the sleeves are a little puffy, it does not pair well with loose fitting pants or skirts. I chose to pair it with my favorite high waisted skinny jeans and classic nude heels. Since I have declared it to be summer, I traded in my large shoulder bag for this straw clutch. I found this clutch last year at J.Crew and have carried it much more than I thought I would. Luckily they brought back the exact same clutch this year and even added a pink version. Shop this look and a few other summer favorites below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Holiday

Father’s Day Gifts

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1. Steele Audio // 2. Molton Brown // 3. RBT // 4. Shinola // 5. Shinola // 6. Mark & Graham // 7. Teneus

Fathers Day is just two weeks away! Shop my favorite Father’s Day gifts with plenty of time for shipping. xoxo

Style

Black Off-The-Shoulder Top

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Top: J.Crew // Jeans: J.Crew // Shoes: Dolce Vita // Backpack: Kate Spade // Necklace: Gorjana // Sunnies: Karen Walker

About a month ago I took a whirlwind trip to New York City (shared more about my trip here) with two coworkers. Before heading home, we took advantage of our noon flight and spent the morning exploring midtown. It was a little more chilly in New York than Dallas, so I ended up wearing more transitional pieces such as this black off-the-shoulder top. I picked up this top from J.Crew on an impulse shopping spree the day before we left Dallas. This black off-the-shoulder top fits true to size (wearing a small), and I like to wear it with the sleeves pushed up to 3/4 length. I paired this top with my favorite light wash jeans from J.Crew and the most comfortable neutral mules from Dolce Vita. I seriously walked all around midtown in these mules. Since we were walking around so much, I swapped my rather heavy shoulder purse for this Kate Spade backpack. I carried this backpack during my recent trip to London as well and it was the perfect size. I have linked this outfit as well as a few of my favorite off-the-shoulder tops below! xoxo

Images via My Everyday Lifestyle.

New York City

Refinery Hotel NYC

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A few weeks ago I made a quick trip to New York City for Create & Cultivate. My coworkers (who I was traveling with) insisted that we stay at the Refinery Hotel in midtown (on 38th between 5th and 6th). The location was perfect, and I loved the way that they carried out their branding throughout the entire hotel.

Our flight to NYC was a little longer than expected because of the weather. When we finally landed and made it through rush hour traffic to our hotel, it had been about 10 hours since we had breakfast. Luckily the Refinery Hotel has a fantastic restaurant called Parker & Quinn because needless to say we were starving. We started our meal with the Butcher’s Meatballs and NYC Burrata. Both were delicious! The service was wonderful and I quickly followed our appetizers with the Lamb Ragu Rigatoni (told you I was starving). If you are not staying at the Refinery Hotel but would like to dine at Parker & Quinn, they have a separate entrance for the restaurant on 39th.

After dinner, we made our way to our rooms. They were clean, quiet, spacious, and of course, well branded. The studio double queen room comfortably fits two people, but if you have three or more staying, I would recommend getting the deluxe room for space. Next, we made our way upstairs to check out the Refinery Rooftop bar and lounge. The rooftop has an incredible view of NYC including the Empire State Building. The rooftop also has a glass covering if you are visiting during colder months or if it is raining. 

Every morning the Refinery provided coffee in the lobby (life-saving), and in the evenings they served wine (game-changing). I didn’t have any complaints about my stay, which is rare and will hopefully be back at the Refinery Hotel soon. Be sure to check out the Refinery Hotel the next time you are in NYC, and shop all my travel must-haves below! xoxo

Need more New York recommendations? Check out my posts here:

The Conrad Midtown

NYC with Monna

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