style, stories & everything in between
i have this thing for stripes. especially striped pants. so when i saw these cuties in the perfect pale pink, i immediately added them to my online cart. when they arrived last week, i couldn't wait to style them. unfortunately it has been pretty chilly around these parts so my original plans of wearing them with a ...
i treated myself to a pedicure this weekend (and then of course promptly chipped the paint on my big toe, ugh) which got me thinking that open toe shoe season isn't too far away (t-minus 20 days until daylight saving time!). so in preparation of exposing those tootsies from their winter hibernation (and having an ...
while it's still technically winter (according to the calendar at least), san diego has been having spurts of warm weather lately and it's definitely getting me excited about spring. and accordingly, a spring color palette. when madewell released its latest batch of new arrivals recently, i spotted this adorable ruffled peplum top and immediately snatched it up ...
remember when statement necklaces were all the rage? i'll be the first to admit that i embraced that trend aggressively and actually just donated most of my collection since i have plenty of natalie borton creations to keep me accessorized these days. while i'm no longer rocking statement necklaces, i do still enjoy making a statement with my outfit. nowadays ...
when the temperatures rise, the last thing you want to do (especially if your house isn't equipped with air) is worry about your outfit. come summertime, i want easy pieces that i can throw on without thinking too much about it. for me, those pieces look like breezy rompers and light-weight skirts with lots of ...
you may remember this wall from an old #shawnaleeannstyle post late last year. it's the creation of artist, roy mcmakin, and part of the murals of la jolla art exhibition featuring large art installations all over the city. i'd be lying if i said that making a pit stop by the favorite color mural for a ...
as the temperatures start to heat up, easy, breezy clothing becomes a necessity. that's why this time of year, i start looking for light-weight pieces that will keep me cool in the summer heat. with built-in temperature controls, eyelet is the perfect fabric to sport all season long. plus its daintiness strikes the perfect balance of ...
while i love my skirts and dresses, once the temperatures heat up, i am a sucker for a good pair of shorts to keep me cool in the warmer months. most weekends you can find me in either my blue or white denim shorts, but with so many unique (and affordable!) styles available right now, ...
y'all know i'm a separates girl, so when i see a cute (and appropriately lengthed!) skirt, it's hard not to make it mine. when i spotted this particular navy beauty on loft's website a few weeks ago, i instantly fell in love. i mean, can we talk about the ruffled hem for a minute? after spotting the ...
for a girl whose wardrobe hails almost exclusively from two stores (cough, j.crew and madewell, cough), i have had a blast getting to know a few new-to-me designers over the last few weeks. i have loved mixing jenni kayne's minimalist pieces with items i already own and this janessa leone hat has quickly become 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.