style, stories & everything in between
as we inch our way toward summer, i find myself gravitating toward effortless shoe styles that i can simply slide onto my foot and go! while my relationship with mules can be at times a bit fickle, i'm currently back in on the backless design. i recently picked up this adorable woven pair from target ...
i've never been much of a camisole gal (other than using them to layer under sheer tops and sweaters) but as soon as i saw this adorable button-up style on a recent visit to the abercrombie store (and subsequently on natalie), i decided to reconsider. i immediately ordered the linen tank in the white and ...
it's another rendition of what to wear when you're craving fall but still experiencing summer temperatures. while the mornings have definitely been a bit chillier around these parts, the afternoons still feel very much like summer. so when i was putting together my outfit for this weekend's casual date night, though i considered pairing my ...
you may remember this dress from my recent fitting room fables post. i saw it like a beacon of light shining on the sale rack, realized it was the only one available and in my size, tried it on and fell in love with the style and fit, and ultimately determined it was my fate ...
i don't know about you, but i've noticed i'm spending less and less on clothing these days. i mean, look, have i treated myself to a few things lately? yes, yes i have, but overall i would say i've done a pretty good job at curbing my spending habits at some of my favorite stores ...
what's summer without a quintessential outdoor bbq? this past weekend a few of my barre besties and our families got together at our friend's house to enjoy the balmy weather, eat some delicious food, and take a dip in their pool. while i may not have partaken in the latter, i definitely enjoyed my fair ...
it happened this weekend. after a little over a month of living in the new house, we succumbed to turning on the air conditioning for the first time. but with temperatures flirting with the triple digits, it was crucial for our well-being. summer has officially landed in san diego (for the time being at least) ...
i'm a firm believer that everyone should own a frivolous and/or seemingly impractical piece of clothing in their closet just because it makes them happy. i have a tulle skirt (which i lovingly refer to as my "adult tutu"), a gold shimmery maxi, and this polka dot gem that i wore in our engagement photos ...
fun fact: i wore a uniform from sixth through twelfth grade. while it made getting dressed pretty easy in the morning (i probably evaded quite a few meltdowns over "having nothing to wear"), it didn't allow for too much personal style expression. however, one way i was able to have a little fashion freedom was with my choice ...
now that sunny days are a more consistent occurrence around these parts, i'm excited to delve more into summer style. i was actually driving to work the other day thinking about outfits i could put together using some of my summer pieces -particularly my tanks and sleeveless blouses and shorts! including these high-waisted pink striped ...
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.