Showing posts with label j. crew. Show all posts
Showing posts with label j. crew. Show all posts

23 May 2012

lake side


dress: j. crew. jacket: abercrombie(and)fitch. bag: michael kors. shoes: alfani. hat: rei. bracelets: anthropologie, gift (turquoise). 

i've enjoyed running around this lake by myself, with friends, my husband, and recently, walking with my daughter in a stroller with our dog, gwenevere, in tow. i'll miss this lake when we move, but excited for the new adventures ahead! 

 happy wednesday everyone! have a great day! xx

09 May 2012

perception

                                       
top and bag: banana republic. skirt: j. crew. accessories: bulova watch, banana republic, single strand pearls gift, multi-strand pearls borrowed from friend.
photos by: ed
much of what we wear or want to wear are based on feelings and how they make us feel. when we look at ourselves in the mirror while trying on dresses or what not, buying that piece is based on how we feel in it. if we feel good in it, then we look good in it. if we don't feel good in it, then we think that we don't look good in it. it's our perception. and that's ok because we have to feel good in what we wear. and then there's the perception of others about what we're wearing, which could be very different from ours...but that's another topic for later, because what really matters is our own perception. right? or is it?

for me, color is a huge factor in determining whether i like something or not. for example, i love the color red so our front door is red. for me, it's such an attractive color that it enlivens me to go inside. it's an inviting first impression of our house...but i digress. as for my outfit. mint is still my favorite color this season and love the soft ruffly texture of this top! it's simple, refreshing, calming... AND it looks good on my skin tone! a big plus! it's like white, but in color. what's your go-to color this season?

have a wonderful wednesday! thanks for reading! xxx


p.s. i had to include the outtakes because let's face it. sometimes they're just more fun! ;) 


03 May 2012

love: swimwear

pictures from j. crew and bras-galore.com



the weather's been a bit cool and cloudy here in mostly sunny san diego, but summer will be here before we know it! i wanted to share a few of the swimwear i've been looking at and the covers i'd wear with them! i love the garden floral prints from j. crew and mixing it with navy blue. i love that the the combo from bras-galore.com is simple and chic...the bandeau bikini top design is my favorite! xxx

02 May 2012

coldplay



jacket: collection b. blouse: anthropologie. pants: anthropologie. bag: cole haan. shoes: j. crew. accessories: bracelet (gift from sis), pearl bracelet (gift from husband), bulova watch (gift from mom). 


photos by: hrc

happy wednesday! this is what i wore last night when my husband and i went to the hollywood bowl to watch COLDPLAY in concert! i have to say, we enjoyed this a bit more than the first time we saw them. not only because we were celebrating our anniversary, but because the hollywood bowl is just the.best.venue.ever!!! it's a gorgeous amphitheater tucked in hollywood with huge trees all around. being inside is an escape from the hustle and bustle of los angeles. one of the great parts of the night was when coldplay played one of their songs immediately behind us!!!! they are so good live! 

hope everyone's having a great day! what concerts have you enjoyed? xxx

16 April 2012

pink and easy

top: forever 21. necklace and pants: anthropologie. shoes: j. crew. wallet: kate spade. 
accessories: bulova watch, banana republic, world market. 


photos by: hrc


happy monday! i hope everyone had a great weekend! my mom and brother were in town, and it was nice to spend time, watch a home movie, and have sunday brunch with them at our favorite local cafe. on saturday, my husband and i even had a chance to get a facial (husband was surprised with the facial) and spend time together while my mom and brother watched the baby. grandparents are the best!!!

this is just an easy and simple outfit i wore this weekend with my favorite pink top. how was your weekend? i'd love to hear about it.

12 April 2012

love: #armcandy #armparty



first of all, don't you just love these terms - arm party and arm candy? they just make you feel like there is something fabulous waiting to happen and be seen! sometimes, if you're like me, we don't think of what to wear on our arms (or wrists, for that matter), but your arm deserves some attention when you're putting your outfit together. it can be very simple from wearing your favorite pearl bracelet to wearing a series of your favorites together. either way, it's a great way to dress up your arm and add a statement. 

i wanna share with you a few of my favorite arm candies and their sources. here are a few of my ultimate favorites right now... the pave bracelet by j. crew is just classic - brilliant bracelet design! bfrend's take on the friendship bracelet is just amazing with the swarovski crystals and elsa flower- genius! and what's my favorite from lauren élan collections? well, i can't decide between the capri cuff and briah. either way, she designs gorgeous jewelry that will make a statement!

the bottom picture is one of my takes on arm parties. i'm wearing a bulova watch, bracelets from h&m, and pearl bracelet gift from my husband. 

what's your favorite arm candies (because we can't just have one!) his season? thanks for visiting! xx

11 April 2012

mint and stripes

pants: pilcro from anthropologie. tank: f21. cover: h and m. shoes: j. crew. bag: louis vuitton. sunnies: ray ban. accessories: bulova watch, banana republic, f21. 
photos by: bbecker

i wore this while we were in san diego during the weekend. i'm enjoying the pastel colors this season, hence all the mint colors! and mixing prints with stripes. my latest favorite shoes- are these d 'orsay shoes with the leopard print.

what are your favorite colors this season? thanks for stopping by. xx



09 April 2012

minty easter

dress: j. crew collection. belt: j. crew. blazer: banana republic. shoes: tory burch. clutch: louis vuitton. accessories: banana republic, forever21, gucci watch. 
photos by: bbecker & myself

i hope everyone had a wonderful easter sunday and had your fair share of chocolates, cupcakes, and candies! we went to brunch at our favorite local bakery and cafe (petite madeline) and picked up a few goodies...though we didn't get a lot as my husband isn't a sweet tooth and i am! i visited petite madeline a lot while i was pregnant and happily enjoyed one of their delicious deserts and a cup of chai latte each time! 

the teal, mint, and blues are a few of my favorite color this season...hence, my minty-colored accessories, which you will most likely see in later posts! neon hasn't invaded my wardrobe just yet, but i've had this orange belt for a couple of years and thought it was a perfect pop to this dress. what are your favorite colors this season? 

ps. our scottie couldn't resist making a small cameo in the top picture! 

05 April 2012

love: boots and booties

photos from brantano, j. crew, and mine


it's spring and you're probably asking: why in the world is she still talking about boots? one word- okinawa. in a few months, we'll be moving to okinawa, and if you're familiar with the small friendly island, they get their fair share of not just rain, but typhoons! not that you'll see me walking around outside in the middle of a typhoon, but this woman will need some rain boots! j. crew has a really cute one, appropriately named "weatherby" that comes in red, but i'll probably opt for their navy blue or black...though i may surprise myself and go with a red one! i just like the pop of red in the middle of the dark colors above.

my favorite boots of all time are my fryes "melissa button" boots- the ones i'm wearing in the picture. i wore them practically every day while we were in ireland a year ago- here, here, and here! my other go-to booties were black, which remind me of the black ones above. i wore them here and here. i'm not very tall so i like to wear black booties with black tights/leggings or dark jeans so my legs aren't as defined. ha! the brown boots above can look great with jeans or shorts! if you like the brown and black boots, you can buy them from brantano. they have a great selection and some are even on sale so check out their website!

what's your favorite boots or booties? thanks for visiting!

03 April 2012

gold and stripes



top: forever 21. shorts: j. crew. sandals: tory burch. bag: louis vuitton (gift). 
bracelets: pearl (qatar, gift), world market. watch: bulova. necklace: silpada.

happy tuesday! as a new mom, i've been trying to put easy outfits together that work with my style, but are also functional for my "mommy duties". i've been wearing this lace striped top a lot recently (with tank top underneath), and i'm enjoying my new favorite tory burch sandal! i love that they feel like they're not even there! what's your favorite footwear or footwears (let's face it, it's easy to "love a lot" of shoes at one time!) for the spring/summer season?

thanks for visiting! hope to hear from you!

21 March 2012

miracle update

Left column (top to bottom) dress: helmut lang. // dress:  // dress & belt: j. crew // sweater: banana republic. top: leggings: j crew. // Right column (top to bottom) top: vintage. jacket: abercrombie & fitch. hat: rei. bag: barney's. // brown top & belt: j. crew. top underneath:  leggings: target. // dress: belt: target. // cover: h&m. belt: anthropologie. tank top: costco. leggings: target.



dress:  belt: j. crew. necklace: silpada. 

dress: h&m. belt: j. crew. tights: target. boots: fryes

i've been away for almost a year. what's happened you ask? well, i was pregnant and i'm now a full-time mom to a beautiful daughter and wife to a loving supportive husband. what else could a woman ask for? being a full time mom is the hardest thing i have ever done, but it's also the most amazing and "so worth it" experience! there is nothing that can compare or words that can fully express how much i enjoy seeing my daughter smile, laugh, or just being able to spend time with her. it can be overwhelming, but her smiles/laughs make the worries go away. but i've also realized that i need to get back into blogging as a way to do something fun and therapeutic. the pictures above were during my pregnancy...

of course, i have to talk about the middle pictures in the collage above. the bouquet of "flowers" were made by one of my best friends, the diaper cake by my sister, and the last two pictures are "feet" pictures of my daughter. the yummy cupcakes above were made by one of my wonderful old friends for our baby shower. we are so blessed/lucky to have family and friends who put our baby shower together and are so supportive.

what exciting things have you all been up to? xx

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