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spring fashion

Mustard Dress & Circle Bag

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 Spring has officially Sprung here in Colorado! One moment the trees have tiny buds and the next they are in full bloom almost overnight. It’s nice being in a spot with real established seasons compared to California. In Cali, every tree, flowering plant or whatever had their own rhythm of blooming and dying off, with little regard to seasons. Here, the plants seem to all be operating along a similar pattern even though the weather here is all over the place all the time. I’ll take it though, I actually enjoy seasons and weather.  A good thunderstorm is one of my favorite things and that almost never happened in California.

Now back to some of my latest Spring finds–how about this dress from Forever 21? I love how much the color and style reminds me of Spring time. I can see this becoming a perfect dress for a Sunday brunch or just hanging out on a warm afternoon. Looking forward to the weather warming up a bit more so I can wear it more regularly!  Lately I’ve been getting more into wrap “fit and flare” style dresses, they seem like a perfect Spring addition to the closet.

I’ve also decided to share with you guys a review of some of my favorite hair products. My hair is a bit weird where it can straighten out really easily but can become fairly wavy if it air drys without heat. I’ve been trying to find a “holy grail” product that accentuates waves without using heat and I recently discovered Ouai Wave Spray. This product is a great way to get beachy, natural waves with minimal effort. All I really do is spray on dampened hair and run through with my fingers and voila–defined, natural waves. I am completely obsessed with this stuff and it smells so good too! A few other products, as shown below, are a couple of my tried and true favorites: on the left is my favorite anti-frizz product–one tiny little dab helps smooth out frizzies. On the right is Lush’s No Drought which is my favorite dry shampoo product. I’ve tried a bunch of other brands but I prefer the powder instead of aerosol sprays for one big reason–it lasts so much longer! You get way more for your money with this stuff. I apply just a few puffs to my roots and brush out with a boar’s hair brush and it soaks up access oil super well! I’m not really a hair product nut so these are pretty much the only three I use regularly over the years. Definitely recommend checking these three out!

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Outfit Details: Dress: Forever 21, Bag: Alba Baskets and Shoes: Lucky Brand

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

Camel Jacket & Striped Midi

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Can you tell I’ve been kind of obsessed with midi skirts lately? I gotta say I am a big fan of them! Here’s why: maxi skirts are a bit too bulky while some above the knee skirts can be a little too short–but midis are just right. You can wear them comfortably in warmer Spring weather without leggings or tights.

Another thing I’ve been into lately is mixing splurge items with more affordable ones. For example, this Forever 21 skirt and tank top were very affordable but the shoes and jacket were slightly pricier. It’s really all about deciding what you want to splurge on and knowing when things are worth it. These shoes, for example, are 100% worth the splurge (though I did find them marked down a bit–score!). I had been eyeing them for a little over a year, waiting for them to go on sale, and when they finally did I pounced. These shoes, called the “Royale Flat,” are manufactured in Spain and the leather and overall workmanship is quality. I was pleasantly surprised since it’s hard to find shoes that are well made these days. I can tell I will be living in these this Spring and Summer–they have a lovely shape and look great paired with skirts! Included in this look are a few very inexpensive accessories–these Civion sunglasses and a lovely vintage Cameo necklace found at a thrift store. Gotta love those thrift store finds!

Outfit Details: Jacket: Lulu’s, Top: Forever 21, Skirt: Forever 21, Shoes: Free People, Sunglasses: Civion, Necklace: Vintage

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Dusty Rose Midi

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Just when I think I have enough tank tops, a new one pops up that inspires brand new ideas and outfit inspiration and I have to snap it up. Dang it, they just keep pulling me back in with these pretty patterns! I am definitely a sucker for pretty dark florals–it’s a bit of an obsession. Thank goodness tanks can be easily stored and don’t pose too much of a storage problem (unlike shoes, but that’s another story). This is actually one of my favorite floral patterns and is the perfect length to pair with a cardigan, pants or a skirt. It’s just short enough to be tucked into a skirt without a lot of extra fabric floating around underneath (for some reason this really annoys me when this happens–I could be the only one).

Now that it’s mid-March, I have been craving a lot of warmer weather outfits that also won’t cause you to freeze your butt off if the weather goes south (or North might be more accurate). Midi skirts paired with layered tops like cardigans, tanks and jackets make for a good compromise for the the early Spring months. I have been into rose and tan color combos for Spring and darker florals that usually pop up in the Fall for a surprise Spring appearance as well. But really, when isn’t it a good time to wear pretty florals? All year sounds perfectly good to me!  To complete the look I added these great minimalist sunnies from Civion and an incredibly comfy pair of Steve Madden loafers that really can’t be beat.

Outfit Details: Cardigan: Bajee Collection, Skirt: Forever 21, Tank Top: American Eagle, Shoes: Steve Madden, Bag: Hustle & Hide, Sunglasses: Civion

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Chiffon & Smoking Slippers

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It’s late February and I’m starting to feel the itch for Spring! I’ve also been anticipating more Spring outfits and brainstorming Winter to Spring transition looks. It can be kind of a wacky time in terms of how to dress. Early Spring can still be pretty cold so sweaters and knits are definitely still a thing. However, as the days slowly get warmer and longer the anticipation to wear flowy skirts and lighter layers grows! I paired this Springy midi skirt with a cozy, cable knit sweater–the perfect closet addition for cooler days. I never got super into crop tops but cropped sweaters do look nice when paired with a natural waisted skirt. The shorter length prevents the look from getting too bulky and oversized.

I was recently gifted this gorgeous perfume from Sonoma Scent Studio called “Forest Walk.” It’s quickly become one of my favorite Winter to Spring fragrances. The scent has strong cedar and sandalwood notes paired with lighter, powdery floral notes. I sometimes find flowery scents in perfume to be a bit overpowering but I loved it in this one. It is perfectly balanced with the deeper notes from the Cedarwood. I am absolutely obsessed with this fragrance and have taken to spraying it on my pillow at night as well as using it as an everyday fragrance. The best part is that it is very long lasting so a little goes a long way!

Outfit Details: Sweater: Forever 21, Skirt/belt: eBay, Shoes: Joie and Bag: etsy

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