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on the heels of wednesday's hat styling post, i had a request for a feature on felt hats at a variety of price points. while hats are usually the one accessory i'm willing to splurge on (based on their frequency of wear), i understand not everyone feels the same way. luckily (especially this time of ...
if you haven't noticed, in nearly every styling video i post, there is a clear view of my beloved hat rack -handmade by my talented husband. admittedly, it houses only a portion of my chapeau collection (a collection i plan on expanding even more this fall (perhaps we make a second hat rack directly beside ...
one of the biggest things i consider before purchasing a garment is its versatility. can it fit in the many aspects of my life? is it a piece i can remix over and over again to create fun and interesting outfits? and given that i live in san diego (where all four seasons kind of ...
you guys, the bow obsession continues. as soon as i spotted this italian cashmere sweater on banana republic's website on pre-order about a month and a half ago, i knew it had to be mine. with a hefty discount and an additional $15 off reward burning a hole in my wallet, i did what any ...
it's the greatest week of the year! truth be told, the days leading up to thanksgiving are some of my favorite of the entire year. i am always giddy with anticipation to celebrate my absolute favorite holiday. the food, the time with family, the football, the SALES! ah, i can't wait. since i feel like ...
i just realized that thanksgiving is NEXT week. how on earth did that happen?! i haven't even mentally prepared myself for all of the delicious food i'm about to consume! but today's post isn't about cranberry sauce and pie. it's about my love for the holiday palette -rich greens, deep reds, gold, plaid, and sparkle. though ...
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 ...
just when i thought it would never arrive, fall decided to show up this weekend (insert celebratory emoji here). while i've certainly enjoyed having an extended summer, it was refreshing to put on jeans and a sweater for a change. after a day of solo errand-running in preparation for my bridal shower (more on that later ...
happy september, y'all! while true fall weather is probably still a couple months away, any month with a "ber" in it automatically signifies a change in season in my book. so let me be the first to welcome you back to the best time of the year. oh layers, how i've missed you. though i still ...
as we've long-since established, i'm a sucker for stripes. and black and white. and well, really pretty dresses. so when i spotted this dress in banana republic, it was like all of my favorite things had gotten together and made a baby. and that baby was the perfect silk drop-waist dress. aside from the fact that ...
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.