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for someone who often finds herself cold, i'm not a huge fan of outerwear. living in san diego, i can kind of get away with it, but there are certain times of the year when a light sweater just doesn't cut it. so over the years, i've collected a few closet staples -a faux leather ...
happy sunday! i hope you're having a good weekend. i'm back with another round-up of weekday looks for your perusal and inspiration. after growing tired of the options i have near the club as far as backdrops are concerned, this week i ventured out into the surrounding neighborhoods and hit gold. can we talk about ...
what a crazy week it has been in terms of outfit planning. with a span of nearly 30 degrees in temperatures from monday to friday, it has been interesting getting dressed every morning. all i can say is thank GOODNESS for our amazing new air conditioning unit. while i've pretty much subscribed to a more neutral ...
i recently read a post by caroline of the blog, un-fancy (one of my favorites!) explaining the struggle of dressing for real fall versus what she coined as "fantasy fall." "fantasy fall" is the season you see depicted on instagram and inside a commercial for pumpkin spiced lattes. it's crispy 60-degree weather, amber colored leaves, sweaters, booties, and your ...
when i was in school, making the transition from summer to fall was always bittersweet. while i loved school (i really did, i used to cry when i had to take a sick day!), saying goodbye to summer vacation was never easy. now that i'm an adult, i relish in fall's triumphant return. mostly because ...
now that summer is officially in full swing, i felt like this weekend was the perfect opportunity to finally bust out my off-the-shoulder pom pom top and matching skirt set. besides being super cute and comfy, this outfit is extra special because it's from my friend and sorority sister, cara's ethical fashion line, vetta. after years ...
denim shorts are a staple in any spring/summer wardrobe, but white denim shorts are perhaps another story. i, myself was skeptical that my closet needed a second pair of denim cut-offs, that is until i saw how cute they were on one of my girlfriends who had paired them with a simple grey tee. there's something just ...
welcome back! if you've just stopped by -first of all, welcome! secondly, this valentine's day-themed post had so many photos in it, i made the executive decision to split it into two parts. part one featured ensembles for a low key celebration. so conversely, today's outfits are all about stepping up your fashion game to make ...
while basics are the foundation for any good working wardrobe, i can't deny my love for pattern. polka dots, plaid, gingham, and florals -i can't get enough. the thing i love most about them is how they instantly add a little personality to any look. when it comes to styling, patterns always look chic when paired with one ...
we've made it to the final look in the "don't get mad, get plaid" series (insert celebratory emoji here). these final two looks are for those of you who may be newly warming up to the idea of wearing plaid (pun intended). it can be intimidating to embrace such a bold pattern, but with a little ...
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.