Happy first day of spring! A few weeks ago I made a trip up to Pilot Point to visitTexas Tulips.We went a little early in the season, so not all the tulips were blooming. None the less there were already full rows of all different kinds of tulips! I mainly picked the deep purple tulips with a few white ones mixed in. Even though it was windy and a bit overcast, I decided that I needed to wear white to pick tulips. I wore thisruffle sleeve shift dress from J.Crew. This dress fits loose (wearing a size 0) and I love the detail around the neck and hem. Since this dress is white, I was nervous that it would be see through, but it is very well lined and the cotton material is thicker than I expected. If you tend to spill something every time you wear white, this dress also comes in navy. I paired it with my favoriteMarc Fisher flatformsand simple gold jewelry. If you are interested in visiting Texas Tulips, they are open 7 days a week, and admission is $3, each tulip you pick is $2.50. I have linked all my outfit details for you below! xoxo
I love a good pair of distressed black jeans, and the pair I have been wearing the past year (from Gap) finally wore out. I own two other pairs of jeans from J.Crew in the lookout high-rise cut and love the fit, so it was an easy purchase when I saw thesedistressed black jeans in that same cut. They fit well in the waist and have an ankle cut length. I typically wear a 25 in the lookout high-rise cut, but this particular pair seems to fit smaller than my denim and white wash jeans, so I went up to a 26 for comfort. These jeans can be dressed up or down with ease, but for dinner I gave it a casual look with the most comfortable tee andpair of mules. I have linked this look as well as the denim and white wash lookout high-rise jeans below! xoxo
I am a total sucker for a black dress (my closet is full of them) but I especially love a casual black dress. I found this casual black dress at Nordstrom for less than $50 and it is absolutely perfect for everyday wear. It fits true to size (wearing a small) and is cut to hang loose. This dress also comes in blue, peach, lavender and maroon. I also found these Dolce Vita mules at Nordstrom as well (they fit true to size, I am wearing a size 8) and love the laser cut detail. These mules are also so comfortable for everyday wear because of the thicker heel, soft leather and extra cushion under the ball of the foot. This casual black dress is currently in stock, but has been selling out quickly! Also, if you are ever in the Highland Park area be sure to stop by Royal Blue Grocery. It is one of my favorite spots to stop for coffee and a sweet treat. They also have a large selection of unique wine, food and flowers that make great gifts! xoxo
Tee: Etsy // Jeans: Gap // Earrings: Kate Spade (similar) // Boots: Corral Vintage (similar)
Happy Texas Independence Day! While to the majority today is just the second of March, I grew up in a house that celebrated Texas Independence Day. To show my Texas pride I pulled out one of my many Texas tees.This teecomes in four colors (black, white, light grey, and heather grey) and has a comfortable lose fit (wearing a small). TheEasy shop FamousBasicshas some great simple tees, but this was my favorite for obvious reasons. I paired the tee with my favorite pair of classic skinny jeans from Gapand my black cowboy boots. I have had these Corral Vintage cowboy boots (similar) for years and they have held up really well through plenty of wear and tear (I am on the hunt for a new pair of brown boots, send your suggestions my way!). To complete my look, I added these fun Kate Spade armadillo earrings. They are a few years old, but I linked a similar pair in silver. I have linked this look and some similar tees below, so you can show your Texas pride! P.S. sorry the sun was going down while shooting this look, but I had to get in one “horns down” picture as a former OU Sooner 🙂 xoxo
This weekend it was a balmy 80 degrees in Dallas, so naturally I pulled thisfloral wrap dressout from my spring stash for a patio brunch. I was more than ready to give my sweaters a break and feel the sunshine on my skin. Nordstrom has a ton of gorgeous floral dresses in stock, but of course I went for the black option. This dress fits true to size (wearing a small) fitting tighter through the chest and ribs, and lose through the waist, hips, and sleeves. I would caution against wearing this dress on a windy day as it blows up very easily and no one wants that! I paired the floral wrap dress with these adorableDolce Vita laser cut mules,andblack BaubleBar tassel earrings. I was nervous that these mules would give me blisters, but they are way more comfortable than I expected. The leather is soft, so it does not rub against my toes when I walk. They also have extra padding on the heel and ball of the foot. TheseBaubleBar tassel earringscome in 13 different colors and are only $36. They do pull on my ears a little, but I am still able to wear them all day without noticing the weight too much. If your ears are more sensitive to weight, there is a smaller version of these tassel earrings that is much lighter but still just as fun. To match the pink floral pattern in the dress, I am wearing my favoriteAnastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Dolce,andChanel nail polish in Ballerina. I have linked everything you need to get this spring look below, and hopefully we continue having more 80 degree weekends! xoxo
Valentine’s Day is only a week away! While my date night with Alex will consist of cooking and watching movies in leggings and a sweatshirt (a much needed night in), I am sharing my two favorite Valentine’s outfits for any date. My first Valentine’s outfit is more casual and is perfect for dinner, a movie or to wear to the office. I found this knit sweater last year at H&M, and it is back in stock for under $20. It goes perfectly with dark denim for winter and white/light denim for chilly spring days. I added my favorite red heels (similar) and a classic red lip to make this light pink sweater a little more festive. After years of struggling with red lipstick (especially in dance competitions) I have finally mastered a non-messy red lip that will last all day. I start by lining my lips with Chanel Lip Definer #57, the color is very versatile and I love the thin brush at the end of the pencil. After lining my lips I fill in with Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Sarafine and use the brush on the end of the Chanel lip pencil to evenly spread the color, I like this color because it has blue undertones and will make your teeth look whiter. This liquid lipstick is great because it dries matte and will last for hours, even through meals. However, I recommend removing and reapplying the lipstick (with chapstick) after about 4-5 hours, because it will start to dry out your lips.
My second Valentine’s outfit is little dressier, for a nice dinner or night out. This light pink flounce dress is only $60 and can easily be dressed up or down depending on your accessories. This fabric of the dress has a great weight and it has pockets (major win), I only wish it came in more colors, specifically black. The dress fits very loose, so I am wearing an XS because it fit best in the arms. I kept this look simple by just adding red heels and a stack of gold bracelets, but it can also be dressed up with a statement necklace, structured jacket, or strappy heels. If you have a more casual evening planned, but still want to wear a dress, you can dress this look down with a denim jacket, wedges or mules, and minimal jewelry. Both of these looks are also great for a Galentine’s party or a festive Valentines look for the office. I have linked everything you need to recreate these Valentine’s outfits below! xoxo
