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Mexico Outfits Round-Up

We spent last week at the most incredible resort we’ve ever been to: Secrets Akumal Riveria Maya. Everything about our trip was so seamless that it felt too good to be true. Except it was true! Here are all the ways it fell together so perfectly. 1. We were with the greatest blogger friends Ali, John, & Olivia. “Co-workers” […]

Cushnie et Ochs with Papyrus

NYFW was such a rush. From shows to events, meetings & more, we cannot believe how quickly it went. During it all there was one particular moment that stood out to us as a time when we were truly in the moment. Papyrus, a sponsor of NYFW: The Shows for over 10 years now (!!), put together a Café […]

Bow Back

During our recent LA trip we were constantly traveling back & forth between new restaurants, shops, meetings, & so much more. Don’t get us wrong, we absolutely loved it but after a full week of doing so it was super nice to enjoy a picnic on the beach. This however was no ordinary picnic. Only in LA […]

The One Sale You Do Not Want To Miss

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the best sales out there. Thousands of items are offered at sale prices, lots of which are brand new arrivals. Early access (for Nordstrom cardholders) begins July 14th & public access begins on July 22nd. Running until August 7th (or until items lasts..aka hurry & start shopping!), this is one sale you do not want to […]

Summer Florals

It’s a no-brainer that florals are essential for spring and summertime, and that’s why this post is dedicated to some of the most feminine yet fun floral spring maxis that you can wear just about anywhere. Between music festival season & summer weddings, something about flower patterns on lovely flowing maxis dresses is just irresistible. You […]

The Perfect Gifts For All Your Summer Soirées

FOR GRADUATION: 1. Nail Polish: A neutral color is not only perfect for them to wear during their graduation ceremony but it’s perfect to prep them for a professional look during interviews. Plus, who doesn’t love a little pampering?! 2. Mug: Because whether they’re entering college or the real world, who doesn’t need a little coffee in […]

Pink & Plaid

Winters in Chicago are pretty grey & somehow my wardrobe seems to mimic that during cooler seasons. So earlier this month when I escaped the in-between temps in Chicago for New Orleans (full recap coming soon!) I decided I needed to add some color to my typical uniform. The sweater dress (also seen here) is one I’ve practically lived in […]

DIY Embellished Tie Choker Necklace

Inspired by We Wore What’s incredible collection of various choker necklaces we decided to create one ourself. Why wouldn’t we just purchase one that she owns? After a little research we discovered the price tags on them range between $60-$500. Just not something we’d pay, especially for such a trend. This DIY turned out to be even simpler […]

Workout Essentials

With the New Year obviously came New Year’s Resolutions. In the past I’ve blown them off after about a week or so (oh like you haven’t either!) but this year was a bit different. The first month I truly stuck to my goal of eating healthier & exercising at least 3x per week. However as the […]

Oversized

Some of my favorite pieces I own don’t come from the standard woman’s department. I’m a sucker for anything oversized (comfort is key!) so I often turn towards the men’s department for cozy knits or the larger sizes as I did with this outfit. I had been searching near & far for a cute sweater […]