style, stories & everything in between
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 ...
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 ...
true story: i was essentially bald until about the age of two. so much so that people often complimented my mother on what a cute son she had instead of daughter as we waited in the check-out line at the grocery store. to help my cause, i think mom my tried her best to adhere tiny ...
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 ...
it's no secret that i love a feminine detail. give me a ruffle and i'm a happy gal. but there's something about fall dressing that makes me channel a more minimalistic, almost masculine vibe. so when i found this perfect slouchy beanie on one of my recent visits to the madewell store, i knew it ...
what better way to celebrate one last day of summer than by wearing a crop top? especially if said crop has pom poms! i may not have made it to the beach to get some color on these abs but i've worked all summer long to keep them in check so why not show them ...
as you're well-aware, gingham print has captured my heart this season (see past looks here, here & here). in fact, in addition to the skirt and blouse below, i may have also just added a two-piece matching gingham outfit because clearly i have a small problem. but how can you blame me? gingham is such a ...
one of S and my first dates was dinner and a movie. so whenever we recreate it, it always makes me nostalgic for the first few weeks of our relationship (in somewhat related news, we celebrated a whopping 20 months together last thursday! woot!). this weekend, we changed up our usual saturday evening routine of ...
while there's nothing like the perfect pair of classic wash jeans, i've learned that the world of denim doesn't stop at blue. in fact, there's a rainbow of colors just waiting to be paired with your favorite white tee or classic chambray. below are my favorite four washes of denim with a styling suggestion and tips on where ...
though these days i find myself gravitating toward a more neutral palette in terms of my wardrobe, i don't think i'll ever be able to quit color completely. i find neon pinks, vibrant blues, even a good citrine every now and then to be instant mood boosters, especially when i'm looking to add a little punch to my ...
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.