style, stories & everything in between
after picking up some goodies for the upcoming season over the labor day weekend, i've already begun outfit planning in my head. for me, it's all about incorporating the new styles with existing pieces in my closet. not only does this strategy help me assess whether the new purchase will have staying power in my ...
fun fact: i had originally planned on taking these photos in front of a blue wall to really drive home the "summer blues" title of this post, but once we got to the location, there were far too many people around for me to feel comfortable (i get stage fright with too large of a ...
as the temperatures start to heat up, easy, breezy clothing becomes a necessity. that's why this time of year, i start looking for light-weight pieces that will keep me cool in the summer heat. with built-in temperature controls, eyelet is the perfect fabric to sport all season long. plus its daintiness strikes the perfect balance of ...
y'all know full well that feminine details are one of my love languages. and lucky for me, they seem to be everywhere right now, just in time for spring. when i popped into loft to return a sweater i had purchased on sale, i ended up spying the cutest ruffle-sleeve tee shirts as i idled in line. i ...
while i'd never consider my style "bohemian," there are times when i gravitate toward a more whimsical vibe when putting together an outfit. after styling this skirt in what i'd call a "predictable" way (black tank, black heels), i wanted wanted to push myself to pair it with more unexpected pieces to showcase its versatility. ...
today's third and final look of the striped sailor pants series might just be my favorite. to me, it screams california cool. before we get into it, here's a look back on outfits one and two. since the previous looks were on the dressier side, i wanted to provide an option on how to style them a bit more ...
after putting together this outfit, i realized that maybe i've been wrong about outerwear all these years. maybe jackets could be power players in my wardrobe, i just had to find the right ones with the right fit. enter this cute bell-sleeved number i had seen on one of my instagram style crushes. it had been idling in my ...
to me, french girl style is the epitome of chic. always classic, never stuffy or overthought. simple yet thoughtful and always worthy of replication. today it was the inspiration for this outfit which i happily created with a few pieces of my closet i had never thought to pair together until now. j.crew top (similar) || ...
i'm as guilty as anyone of neglecting clothes in the back of my closet. i'd like to think i wear everything equally but the truth is, like many people i'd assume, there are simply pieces that get looked over time and time again. this jumpsuit was one of those pieces until i made the conscious ...
i should clarify that this is a new to me trend, as the neck scarf has been having a moment for quite some time now. madewell dress (similar here & here) || target tights || urban outfitters booties (similar) madewell bandana (on sale!) || madewell hat || anthropologie clutch (similar) JORD watch (c/o) anyway, after seeing many a fellow fashion blogger ...
shawna leeann rivera
san diego-based style blogger and twin mom to henry & delilah. curator of simple, affordable fashion. lover of my husband, family, coffee, traveling, and the bravo network.