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Pendleton Shirt

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It’s been a minute but I was finally able to get around to updating the blog in the new locale in Colorado! Moving from California basically involved me staring at the butt of a budget van for 1,200 miles, but Colorado has been worth every minute of the stress of moving and general craziness. The weather here is a lot more finicky and finding time to shoot has been limited, but I’m really excited to get going on some new stuff! I recently popped into a Pendleton store in town and this button down shirt caught my attention.  Usually their stuff has a lot of bright colors (which I do love!) but I really like their current offering of pretty pastels for Spring. The material is really soft and flowy too so I can tell this shirt is going to come in handy when Summer rolls around.

Overall Colorado has been fantastic but, something that hasn’t been so great is how my skin has handled the high desert climate. Hoooly smokes, talk about dry, tight and dehydrated skin. My face felt like I had a tight mask over it all the time and was flaking like crazy! I was desperate so I started to experiment with products. My experiments wound up giving me a horrible allergic reaction to a night cream which was basically a disaster on top of a dumpster fire. The good news is I was finally able to perfect a routine that works great for me (combination skin with dehydration issues). So if you have a similar skin type and live in a high elevation, low humidity and/or desertish environment, I recommend trying out the below products. And as a PSA, all skin types need love in a climate like this , especially during the winter months!

This new routine has vastly improved my skin situation; I am actually kind of astonished at the improvement. As a nightly routine I start with the makeup remover/cleanser, followed by Paula’s Choice toner, then the Toleriane Fluide and finish with either the La Roche-Posay Baume moisturizer or Jojoba Oil. Then every week or so I will add in Sephora’s Night Mask to the routine. During the day I wear EltaMd’s tinted physical sunscreen that works great as a sunscreen and as a makeup base! For product information and where to buy, see below:


Product Details: La Roche-Posay Cicablast Baume b5, Neutrogena Naturals Cleanser, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Fluide, Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Pore Reducing Toner, Cliganic Jojoba Oil, Sephora Creamy Night Mask, EltaMD Tinted Physical Sunscreen

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Outfit Details: Shirt: Pendleton, Jeans: Joe’s, Shoes: Lucky Brand, Hat: Brixton

Cozy Neutrals

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As you can probably tell I have been into clean and simple neutral looks lately. Neutral tans, beiges and charcoal greys look so good when paired with complementary textures like leather and velvet. This outfit has been one of my favorite travel outfits in the recent months. I’ve been kind of obsessed with menswear inspired looks and this windowpane button down has become a bit of a staple in my closet.

My favorite travel outfits usually involve layers. Layers are a smart idea, especially when flying, because temperatures in the airport can vary so widely. It’s always handy to have some wiggle room when you’re stuck somewhere. It can get a little complicated traveling from a cold area to a warmer one too. I wore this outfit when I traveled from Chicago to Los Angeles and it worked out nicely. To buffer from the cold while I traveled from Chicago, I added this cozy scarf as well as my new favorite leather jacket from Zara. I’ve only had it a month or two but it’s quickly become a prominent accessory in my closet! It’s surprisingly good for cold weather too. Then when I arrived in warm and sunny California, removing the layers was a cinch!

Outfit Details: Shirt: Banana Republic, Jacket: Zara, Jeans: Joe’s Jeans, Shoes: Asos, Scarf: H&M (Old) and Bracelet: Civion

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Leather & Leaf

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Sometimes black Friday can really come through with amazing steals! I had been on the hunt for a quality leather jacket for months and I was having pretty bad luck finding the right one at the right price. Real leather jackets can be super expensive but I didn’t want to give up on the search. On black Friday, I just happened to be poking around on Zara’s site and saw this fab leather jacket marked down for only one day. This jacket is a moto-style and made from sheepskin leather. I couldn’t pass it up! I was hoping this jacket would be as soft and flexible as it looked and I wasn’t disappointed. It turned out to exceed all expectations! I was really pleased with the softness and quality of the leather.

Zara also had this lovely 70’s inspired shift dress on sale and I instantly fell in love with the pattern. The colors of the falling leaf design is just too pretty. It reminded me of a late fall day in October. I pictured this being worn to a festival or concert, especially with the 70’s vibe of the dress. My favorite pair of Chelsea boots came in handy for this look again; they seem to always be popping up in my looks lately!  

Outfit Details: Jacket: Zara, Dress: Zara, Tights: ebay, Boots: Marc Fisher

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Window Pane & Suede

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It’s New Year’s Eve and this year has absolutely flown by–especially the last few weeks! Lots of traveling, planning and decision making. It has been a seriously crazy last few weeks. Traveling can be super tiring as well so it’s important to wear the most comfortable outfit possible. I also read recently that it’s good to wear reasonably comfy closed-toe shoes on a flight in case there’s a problem which admittedly I hadn’t even considered. This outfit is one of my favorite travel looks because everything about it is comfy and low maintenance.

Lately I’ve been into more menswear inspired looks and this slightly oversized button down has been a perfect addition to my closet. I tied it in front to help keep the slightly long ends more tidy. One of my favorite recent purchases have been these desert style boots from Lucky Brand. I’m pretty much obsessed with them! They keep popping up in my daily outfits because they go with so many different looks. To complete the look I added my favorite travel friendly suede backpack and these extra comfy Joe’s skinny jeans.

Outfit Details: Shirt: Banana Republic Factory, Jeans: Joe’s Jeans, Backpack: Gap (old), shoes: Lucky Brand

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Midnight Rainshower

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As I’m typing this it is lightly raining outside. After moving to California I still miss rain and of course a good thunderstorm. While this is just barely a shower, it is lovely to listen to the rain and smell the wet pavement and grass coming in through the window. Since this is a rare treat I decided to look into something that reminded me of a rain storm. I started looking for a perfume that could help recreate it. It seemed like a difficult thing to recreate–how to get that smell of clean water, pavement and grass in a bottle? I then found the perfume company, Demeter and found exactly what I was looking for. I had heard of them for a long time but only recently tried out the scent, “thunderstorm.” They have several different options for watery scents but I wanted something more like an actual summer storm. The brand is super affordable but the perfume is not very long lasting. The scent is a perfect recreation of a rain storm. There was the rain, wet grass and soil all in a bottle. I was amazed! It was the answer to my “rain cravings” as it were.

The latest addition to my ever growing cardigan collection has been this one from American Eagle. I’m kind of obsessed with the in-between brownish purple tones. It’s one of those cardigans that you can wrap yourself up in it’s so soft. The cami is also by American Eagle and I love the darker daisy/floral pattern on this one. To complete the look I went with my tried and true chelsea boots. They go with so many things it’s hard not to reach for them for every look!

Outfit Details: Cardigan: American Eagle, Cami: American Eagle, Jeans: American Eagle, Hat: Brixton, Shoes: Marc Fisher

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Under the Roses

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I’ll be flying in a few weeks and wanted to showcase an outfit I plan to wear while I’m traveling. Flights are never a fun time and finding the right thing to wear can reduce the hassle of flying in general. I like to wear comfy layers and pretty neutral colors. It still looks nice without looking too overdressed for the airport. For whatever reason, airports are almost always freezing so taking a  cardigan with you is a great idea even if it’s hot outside. I selected some comfy legging jeans in a neutral charcoal color and some ankle boots that I have broken in already. Shoe selection for the airport is pretty important: they should be well worn (do NOT wear brand new shoes to the airport, you will get blisters!) and easy to slip on and off to get through security fast. These boots from Lucky meet all of that criteria and they go great with almost anything.

Next up is your bag. I recently picked up this gorgeous tote from Live Fashionable. I chose the chocolate color and I’m really impressed with the quality and design. The leather has some natural looking imperfections but that doesn’t detract at all. The leather is a rich dark brown and has a sizable interior–perfect for your stuff as you travel. There’s a smaller pouch inside for a phone or wallet and it can fit a small laptop/iPad which is a great feature. It’s an all round perfect travel tote! Having the right stuff to wear will definitely make your travel day a better one.

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Cactus Print

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Spring has sprung here in California, hence this new look! It has been perfect sweater + skirt weather.  The plants and flowers are going nuts after all the rain (a follow up post on this will be coming) and we did a little bit of edible plant hunting. I love the loose sweater and midi skirt look and I thought pairing cream and rust would be a nice color scheme. I’m most excited about this super cute bag I got from an Etsy store recently! How adorable is that print? It works with so many different looks and livens up the whole outfit. The size is great too–fits a phone, makeup, wallet and a few other things just fine. This big sunhat has saved me from many a sunburn and I highly recommend getting one for us pale folks. It’s still a bit chilly to wear sandals so I went with some comfy leather ankle boots instead.
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