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we headed out to a casual barre-ty (that's what we call a party with our studio barre girls + husbands) on sunday evening and since this is the only real holiday party we'll be attending this year, i decided to kick my sparkle up a notch -pulling out my beloved polka dot sequined top from ...
i mentioned last week that i had just picked up this blouson sleeve top a couple weeks ago and had been waiting for an opportunity to style it. since it's the kind of blouse that i feel can be dressed up or down, i wanted to showcase how to style it for two different occasions. while ...
i don't think there is a single lady in the world that would rank jeans shopping as one of her favorite things to do. while it might be slightly less terrorizing than bathing suit shopping, it's definitely a daunting task. but shopping for a new pair of denim has become a whole lot more enjoyable since ...
madewell 10" high-rise skinny jeans chewed hem edition (26) || no use burying the lead, THESE ARE THE BEST JEANS EVER. there, i said it. i have a whole post dedicated to them for next week, but in the meantime, if you're into high-rise (and i mean almost to your belly-button high-rise) jeans, these might be ...
after a few seasons, my heeled booties were looking a little worse for wear. so in thinking about my wishlist for fall, a fresh pair of booties was definitely top on my list. after striking out at the nordstrom anniversary sale in july, i finally stumbled upon this adorable fringe pair on major sale at ...
the title of this post is a little comical given how casual my husband and my date nights tend to be, but recently i had a different kind of special occasion to dress up for --a baby sprinkle for my friend and her baby girl. normally, i would have paired this lace top with a ...
after a very humid(?!) summer, we are finally getting a reprieve from the heat and i for one have been happy to embrace these cooler temperatures. though it's probably still a little early to start layering all of my cozy knits, the mid-70's forecast (as opposed to the nearly triple digits we've experienced lately) is ...
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 ...
occasionally after i've had a piece of clothing (or accessory) in my closet for a while, it can start to lose its appeal. sometimes this results in me doing a little too much online shopping (whoopsies) but most times to make something old feel fresh again, i try styling it in a new-to-me way. everlane pants ...
i'm no stranger to a monochromatic look (evidenced here & here), so when i began collecting items in my new favorite color, it felt only natural to style them all together. do i kind of resemble the jolly green giant? yes, yes i do. do i also kind of feel like i'm in a ralph ...
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.