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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 ...
when it comes to dressing this time of year, i feel like there are four main categories that most holiday garments fall into -either velvet, bow-adorned, sequined, or plaid. to me, if you have one or all of these items in your closet, you're prepped and ready to create outfits for everything from thanksgiving dinner ...
in honor of christmas being just three days away, i wanted to feature an ensemble that to me just screams "holiday!" i mentioned yesterday that the wide-leg trouser is my new favorite silhouette, and for good reason. i actually picked these up before i purchased my second pair after seeing them on one of my favorite bloggers. i ...
after reading amanda of advice from a twentysomething's recent post on breaking one of the cardinal fashion rules of "no white after labor day" last week, i was inspired to pull my own favorite pair of summer denim out from the back of my closet and transition them into the fall season. here's how i styled what i'm ...
as i mentioned in friday's recap of my madewell insider event, i've become the latest member to jump aboard the flare jean bandwagon. but not just any flares, madewell's high-waisted flea market flares. you may have seen my friend natalie featured on the glitter guide a few weeks ago (she's a contributing editor) giving four tips on how to ...
an unexpected compliment. a really really good bear hug. over-sized sweatpants. bedhead. a sex and the city marathon. laughing until your abs hurt. a three-hour coffee date. the smell of cinnamon. a really ripe peach. baby smell. a well-stocked produce section. hearing your favorite song on the radio. snail mail. football season. hearing your parents tell you they're proud of you. a really good nap. and a really good hair day. neon pink. room service. at ...
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.