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i don't know about you, but sometimes i get in a little bit of a fashion rut. especially this time of year when all i want to do is bust out my summer clothes and let these pale gams see the light of day. but since mother nature recently made us southern california residents well-aware ...
similar sweatshirt || madewell skirt || charles david shoes i realize "fall" is relative in san diego but there has definitely been a shift in temperatures lately and you best believe i've taken advantage of it. i've unearthed a few of my favorite fall staples (aka my beloved sweaters) and paired them with some of my ...
one of the best tips of style advice i've really come to embrace in my 30's is the concept of emphasizing the parts of your body you love best (and forgetting about the parts you don't love as much). for me, that means showing off my waistline. therefore, i tend to choose pieces that nip in ...
while we were at our wedding venue last weekend, we decided to snap a few photos for the blog (of course). despite the may grey, i threw together a very summer-inspired look with a palette of blue, white, and camel. i have a feeling this classic combination will be on heavy rotation this season, it's just ...
well hello! my sincerest apologies for the radio silence while S and i were away. after five fabulous days in the windy city we are home again and grateful to be back in sunny and warm weather. midwest cold is a whole different kind of cold, let me tell you. if you were following along ...
as evidenced last week (here & here), i've fallen hard for gingham this season -especially in classic black and white. despite being a print, it's demure enough to almost act as a neutral, making it crazy versatile for a number of occasions. since pairing it with my cashmere sweater and pumps last friday, i've also ...
now just what is this post all aboot? (get it?!) it's aboot my love for boots (and a good canadian accent, clearly). after experiencing el nino's impending reign a couple weeks ago, it's clear winter weather is here to stay. to me, that translates to cozying up in oversized sweaters, covering up unwashed hair with knit beanies, and ...
as promised, here are the details behind some of my favorite fall looks from my madewell insider event. happy shopping! look one || all tied up outfit details: tie-waist sweatshirt | madewell high riser skinny skinny jeans in dusty wash | madewell felt hat | h&m (similar) d'orsay flats | j.crew factory (similar) look two || a foreign a-flare outfit details: block-stitch cable sweater in antique ...
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.