style, stories & everything in between
there are just dresses that you put on and you immediately feel something. in this case, when i slipped on this striped beauty last week, i immediately felt like belle from beauty and the beast. in the best possible way. i even started singing the opening song to myself in our bedroom as i admired ...
hello and happy thanksgiving! i hope that while you're reading this, you're still in your pajamas, with football in the background, sipping something festive, and perhaps getting a jumpstart on tomorrow's black friday sales. S and i are currently en route to la quinta resort to spend two blissful days in the desert relaxing and ...
now i know i wasn't going to buy too many off-the-shoulder pieces this season, but i caved and bought a second garment in the style. whoopsies! i had admired this chambray dress from j.crew's summer collection ever since i saw it modeled in this post on their blog (btw, did you know j.crew has a blog?!), so ...
after recently seeing photos of graduates of my college alma mater turn up in my facebook newsfeed, i had the uncomfortable realization that my own college graduation was ELEVEN years ago (gulp). i can't believe it's already time for high school/college seniors to make the leap into the next chapter of their lives, not to ...
there are some items that are essential for any fashionista's closet -a simple white tee, a perfect-fitting pair of jeans, a great pair of heels, and of course -the top garment of them all -the quintessential little black dress (LBD for the acronym-affectionate). over the years, i've owned many an LBD. as my tastes (and body) ...
before i scooted out to my bridal shower on sunday, S was sweet enough to snap a few photos of me in my party ensemble. after perusing all of the usual suspects for the perfect outfit for the occasion, i finally stumbled upon this lace midi dress from zara. unsure of how it would fit, ...
it's no surprise that my favorite hemline as of late hits me right below the knee. the midi length is one that i've embraced with both arms (see here, here & here) for the fact that it not only makes me feel flirty and feminine, but more importantly ensures that a quick gust of wind ...
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.