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ever since my local j.crew store closed its doors nearly two years ago, i've seen a huge decline in how often i shop the brand. i loved saving on shipping costs by having my online items shipped directly to the store. and if for whatever reason said items didn't turn out to be winners, i ...
if there's one thing that i never tire of adding to my wardrobe, it's a great white/cream/neutral-colored sweater. i tend to gravitate toward separates once the cooler weather sets in, so having an arsenal of neutral-colored knits at my disposal to pair with denim and/or midi skirts makes putting together chic and comfortable outfits a ...
the autumnal equinox was yesterday so according to the calendar, it is officially fall, y'all! now anyone in southern california knows that true fall weather doesn't arrive until late october/early november, but that won't stop me from planning out some cool weather ensembles to sport once the chilly temperatures arrive! because one can never be ...
if there has been at least one benefit to this pandemic, it's the fact that we've all really stepped up our loungewear game. as a new mom of twins, i for one am very much here for that. after ginger recommended these high-waisted joggers from old navy, i decided to try them out for myself. ...
two years ago my parents had the novel idea of celebrating my favorite holiday in the desert at the la quinta resort and after an amazing experience, this year we're back for round two. this time we've upgraded our rooms and plan on truly relaxing in style (especially since this is really the only other ...
i feel like i've been on the hunt for a good long cardigan forever. it had to be the goldilocks of sweaters -not too heavy but not too light and the perfect length for my longer frame. essentially a cardigan i could throw over most anything (dresses, skirts, jeans, and even shorts in the transitional ...
who knew i could love a fanny pack so much? i'm back for a third time to feature my beloved madewell simple pouch belt bag (see how i've styled it previously here & here). this time i'm teaming up with three of my favorite internet (and IRL) friends -ashley (@lovealwaysashleyj), conni (@artinthefind) & christin (@cbsyled) ...
after seeing this skirt on a few of my style instagram friends, i finally ordered it to see what the hype was all about. after trying it on, i immediately understood why it had become a cult favorite. it's like wearing a cozy sweater on the lower-half of your body and the elastic waistband makes ...
after being on the hunt for years for the perfect pair of boyfriend jeans, i think i finally found my ideal pair! these j.crew point sur slouchy boyfriend denim are all the goal post hand emojis. they do run on the larger side, so i would suggest possibly sizing down at least one size for ...
after a brief unintentional hiatus, i'm back with another styling session for the fall season! this time i'm teaming up with one of my local friends, melanie of @simplymelanielo to showcase how we style our favorite pair of booties for cooler weather. i've put together four looks below and will post a speedy video ...
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.