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i'm back with these jeans! i couldn't help myself, the weather was giving me such summer vibes, i wanted to style them again, this time with my striped peplum top for a fun nautical vibe. while you can never go wrong with classic black and white, sometimes it can feel a little heavy, especially in ...
as we enter a fresh year, i can say with full confidence that 2016 was the year i honed into my own personal style. through multiple closet purges, sampling new silhouettes, and adopting a neutral color palette, i now have a closet full of pieces i not only adore, but more importantly, that when i ...
who says you can't wear white after labor day? not this girl! as long as you're not extremely accident prone, white denim is a great way celebrate the winter season (and get some extra mileage from your summer jeans). while this time of year is traditionally centered around lux fabrics, plaid patterns, and all things ...
spending my whole life as a southern california resident, i don't pay too much attention to outerwear. "cold weather" is truly a relative term and in recent years, the only time i've broken out my puffer jacket (my heaviest piece of outerwear, fyi) is when we've traveled to another part of the country (looking at ...
there was a time when i would shy away from buying the same garment in multiple colors. i suppose part of me wanted to avoid having a wardrobe filled with the same silhouettes. years later, i am realizing how silly my philosophy was. if you find something that works, why not grab it in every ...
it has been almost five months to the day since i found, fell in love, and said "yes! to the dress" but on sunday, my dress and i were reunited and this whole "we're actually getting married in three months" thing started to feel REALLY real. i would imagine there's a common fear amongst brides to be that ...
at first blush, i would totally understand why anyone would think that i spend a lot of money on clothes. and to an extent, yes, in the words of carrie bradshaw herself, "i like my money where i can see it, hanging in my closet." but i will also be the first to tell you that momma ...
similar jeans || loft tank || natalie borton necklace (sold out) similar flats || urban outfitters sunglasses happy monday! to ease us back into the week, i thought i'd share another round-up of my latest instagram outfits. of course if you already follow along, these looks might look very familiar, but for those who don't, below are some ...
they're the foundation of any wardrobe and yet, sometimes they're the hardest thing to find. i'm talking about basics -your go-to tees, jeans, even shoes; the items that get the most wear and can be mixed and matched a zillion different ways. today i wanted to share a few of my personal favorite basic pieces ...
today is my thirty-first birthday! similar top || similar skirt || similar flats || similar necklace in anticipation of my big day, S and i shot these fun photos last weekend. what is it about birthday balloons that make you feel like a kid again? they're just the best! (even despite the fact that they really didn't want ...
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.