We have been so busy working on our new house, that summer has flown by. I finally took a break from decorating to make time for a date night and enjoy the last few weeks of Dallas heat. I bought this black ruffle set around my birthday for an outdoor concert and it was perfect for our dinner on the patio at Dolce Riviera.
This black ruffle set from Free People is perfect for the 100+ degree weather we have all summer. I wear the skirt high on my waist, so that it looks more like a dress, but it can be worn lower to show a bit of midriff. The material breathes really well and doesn’t show sweat, which makes it perfect for any outdoor event. I paired it with some classic black strappy heels and my favorite Rebecca Minkoff clutch. Shop all my outfit details below! xoxo
This time last weekend, Alex and I had just finished shooting this look when we were in a bad accident on the Dallas North Toll Road. Luckily everyone was fine, but we were hit by a large pickup truck and Alex’s car was a total loss. If you follow we me on Instagram stories, you know that we bought a car this weekend and are already in love with Sewell Cadillac’s famed customer service. Now that we are back to owning two cars we can focus back on buying house (ugh).
It has taken me a little longer to write this post with everything going on this week, but I could not put off sharing this super warm camel sweater any longer. This sweater has been perfect for the recent 20-30 degree temperatures here in Dallas. It is 100% merino wool, and I just love the neutral camel color. I am wearing a size small and it has a slight over-sized fit and longer sleeves than I would normally buy. I paired this sweater with my favorite Paige jeans and nude Marc Fisher heels. Shop this look below! xoxo
Last week I took two of my bridesmaids with me to Nordstrom to try on bridesmaid dresses for my wedding in June. This was probably one of the easiest decisions I have made about the wedding because I knew the color I wanted, the designer I liked, and the retailer I wanted to use before my bridesmaids even tried on a dress. I knew early on that I wanted my bridesmaids to wear midnight navy, so I started looking only at bridesmaid dresses that were available in that color. Also, while I was trying on wedding dresses, I would sneak over to the bridesmaid section and familiarize myself with the different designers. This is how I found Alfred Sung. The material of his dresses stood out among the rows of chiffon, and he offers multiple cuts in the color and material that I loved. Nordstrom offered a wide selection of Alfred Sung dresses, and I knew that I could rely on Nordstrom to order the dresses in a timely manner and provide great alteration service. I made an appointment with Silvia at the bridal salon in NorthPark Center and took Melody and Jackie along to try on about five different dresses. I wanted honest feedback on how the dresses fit since my bridesmaids were the ones who had to wear the dress, and it would ultimately end up in their closet. We all made the unanimous decision to go with the sateen gown, and Silvia was very helpful in taking the girls measurements and placing the orders. I have linked all the dresses we tried on and some my favorite Alfred Sung gowns below! xoxo
Attending Austin City Limits has always been on my bucket list, and after seeing this year’s line up I decided to finally do it. Three days of live music and endless Tex-Mex and barbecue was absolutely incredible. My favorite bands were the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Killers, but I also enjoyed Jay-Z, Andrew McMahon, Martin Garrix, Ice Cube, Luke Combs, and many more!
Details about my day one outfit: I found this Free People dress at Nordstrom in a few colors, but of course had to have it in black. This dress fits a little large (wearing an extra small), so I recommend ordering a size smaller. I love the gold and red colors in the embroidery, so that I could wear this black dress with my new cowboy boots. I went on a serious hunt for the perfect brown boots, and thank goodness for Allen’s Boots on South Congress in Austin. They were extremely knowledgeable and helped me order these Grace boots directly from Lucchese. They fit true to size (wearing an 8 with a 7 toe) and were comfortable for most of the day. I will admit though, by the time I reached 20,000 steps for the day, these boots were really starting to take their toll. I recommend breaking them in well and even adding extra inserts before walking that far. To complete my festival look, I added this fringed Rebecca Minkoff purse and some layered chokers from Madewell.
Details about my day two outfit: I remembered seeing this Red Hot Chili Pepper tank at Nordstrom and knew I had to have it for Austin City Limits. This tank fits a little large under the arms (wearing a small) so I layered it with a Free People bralette for full coverage. It was perfect for the 90 degree heat we had in Austin and paired well denim shorts. These distressed Levi shorts have been my favorite denim shorts for a few summers now. They do not fit too tight (wearing a 25) and are long enough to feel comfortable moving around in. Since the cowboy boots ended up not being ideal for a full day of walking, I decided to switch to these Dolce Vita sneakers for the rest of Austin City Limits. They were much more comfortable, but this outfit looked so great with a pair of fringed leather booties.
Details about my day three outfit: This black O’Neill dress was too cute to pass up. It fits true to size (wearing a small) and was somewhat breathable in the heat. Since it is black it was a little hot, and there is a slip underneath that clung to me whenever I sat down. It paired well with these Dolce Vita sneakers that I decided I had to wear again for comfort and with layered necklaces. This dress looked great with my cowboy boots, which I will probably pair it when in the future when I am not walking as much. I had a blast at Austin City Limits and I highly recommend that everyone add it to their bucket list! xoxo
I get a lot of questions about balancing a full time job, running a blog, and having any sort of social life. To be honest it is a daily struggle to juggle everything! While it might look as easy as posting an Instagram between meetings, it is extremely difficult to have a full time job and keep up with A Pearl Kind of Girl (hints, why I do not post some weeks). The pictures above make it look like I was just casually posing by a local urban wall, but here is a little glimpse into what that day was actually like.
I started my Tuesday at 5:30AM preparing for a busy day at work including quick deadlines and meetings with clients. My day was so full, I ended up skipping lunch, which is something I never do (trust me, I get hangry). After work, I was invited bydallasites101to attend a happy hour at HG Sply Co. for bloggers and creatives in the Dallas area. I was already a little frazzled with my day and hate going to events alone, so I pulled my friend Mel of My Everyday Lifestyle along. After sitting in rush hour traffic for an hour, we made it to HG Sply Co. with 15 minutes to spare. Naturally, we spent those 15 minutes in the alley behind HG Sply Co. shooting our outfits for the night (white tee and jeans above). I was so exhausted from the day I think I actually spent more time with a bowl of guacamole than networking with fellow creative minds. When I finally made it home, nothing sounded better than putting on my PJs and crawling under the covers. I obviously have not perfected the balance between work and my blog since it took me a whole week to edit and write this post, but it’s a work in progress.
It is so difficult to dress for busy days like my day described above, especially when you need to go from client meetings to happy hour. This blonde tee was a bit of an impulse purchase, but I couldn’t resist how easy and simple it looked with a pair of jeans. This tee fits a little loose (wearing a small) and runs longer. It is easy to style with leggings, sneakers, and a jacket, but on this particularly busy day, I chose to tuck it in to my high waisted Paige jeans. I recently went on an exhausting search for a pair of jeans that actually fit me well. After trying on every brand, cut, wash and style jean that Nordstrom carries, I was excited to find these Paige high waisted skinny ankle jeans. They fit true to size (wearing a 24) and have the perfect amount of stretch to them. I am comfortable wearing them to work all day without feeling like they are too stretched out by the end of the day. I added my favorite (and extremely comfortable) Marc Fisher heels to complete my work to dinner look. I have raved about these heels before, but they are seriously the best for a whole day on your feet and come in 26 colors and patterns. Shop this look and my favorite blonde tee (and brunette) below! xoxo
The past two week have been a bit of a whirlwind starting with a trip to Maine (recap coming soon), and then my birthday. Now that I am back in Dallas and have some free time, I am finally catching up and sharing my new favorite long linen cardigan. Before our trip, Alex and I had a weekday date on Greenville to try Toasted, which was absolutely delicious! I like dressing up a little for our dates but also wanted to be comfortable, so I took one of my comfortable outfits and dressed it up with heels and accessories.
This long linen cardigan from Nordstrom is a great transition piece for spring and fall. It layers well with tanks, tees, dresses, and comes in five versatile colors (I have it in black too, of course). While linen is perfect for spring through fall, it isn’t warm enough for winter months. Luckily Nordstrom carries a cashmere version of this cardigan, and it happens to be a part of their Anniversary Sale which ends on August 6th. I have already stocked up on a few colors in the cashmere as well (whoops!). Both the linen and cashmere versions fit true to size (wearing a small) and can easily be worn as long sleeved or pushed up to three quarter sleeved. For date night I layered the cardigan over a silk tank from J.Crew and my favorite distressed white jeans also from J.Crew. The tank fits true to size (wearing a 0) and it comes in multiple colors and patterns. Ishared these jeans a while agoand love them in both black and white (wearing 26 regular). I dressed up this basic look with strappy heels (similar), a timeless Rebecca Minkoff clutch, and fun tassel earrings. Shop this look below and if you find yourself on Greenville, be sure to try Toasted! xoxo