just another maxi monday.

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I know maxi dresses have been popular for quite awhile now, but I'm a little late to the game. Being on the shorter side (I"m 5'2"), I always thought a maxi dress wouldn't quite look right on me, or make me look even shorter. It's only after seeing several other petite bloggers rocking the maxi dress that made me give them a second thought (thanks Jen!).

I spent some time browsing the interwebs and found so many fun, colorful options...from the sleek red J. Crew number above (perfect for a black tie wedding or cotillion maybe), to the embroidered green beauty from Anthropologie (perfect for a baby shower or a beach side wedding), the options are endless. No matter what your body type (or your budget!), there's a maxi dress out there waiting for you ladies!

I"ll be attending a wedding in Cabo this fall and I'll be wearing #9 above in teal...can't wait! Where did you find your favorite maxi dress?

xoxo,

fit + flare.

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As you've probably noticed, fit and flare dresses are everywhere this season. Not only are they my favorite style of dress, but they're also ultra flattering and look good on just about every body type. Fitted on top, they highlight the smallest part of your body (your waist) while camouflaging the widest (your hips).

Check out some of my favorite fit and flare dresses of the season, from the wallet friendly options under $35 to some higher end styles priced at $100+.

Have you added a fit and flare dress to your closet this season? Which is your favorite?

xoxo,

suit up!

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I don't know about you, but I'm already dreaming of sand in my toes and drinks by the pool...I think it's time to plan some summer get aways!

As you can see above, I've been leaning towards a lot of one-pieces and boy shorts this season. As an added bonus, the retro look is flattering on nearly every body type! I'm also loving this striped one-piece, classic black retro suit, belted coral suit, and my absolute favorite...this b+w striped one-piece!

What type of swim suits have caught your eye this season?

xoxo,

this vs. that: fresh florals

1. kate spade bracelet // kate spade earrings // J. Crew clutch // kate spade dress // J. Crew Factory heels
2. Forever 21 earrings // Forever 21 bracelet // DSW clutch // Forever 21 dress // Payless heels

It's been a long time (as in over nine months) since I've featured a "this vs. that" post! For those of you who may not remember, this is a regular feature where I put together two very similar outfits...one at a higher end price point, the other at a much more affordable price point. Just my little way of showing you ladies that it doesn't take a lot of money to look great!

Since florals are everywhere this season, I wanted to feature a popular kate spade dress alongside a much more affordable version! Which outfit do you prefer?

xoxo,

spring stripes!

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I don't know about you but spring has officially arrived in California! The past couple of weeks have brought us some amazing weather...last weekend it reached 80 degrees! No complaints from me! :)

This spring I've been drawn to a lot of black and white bold prints, red, and cobalt blue. Here are some of my favorite items I've been coveting...and I may just have to do some shopping this weekend!

BTW, take a look at the cobalt skirt from F21 (#7) in comparison to the red skirt from J. Crew Factory (#9)...nearly identical, right?!?! Sometimes it pays to shop around!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

xoxo,

spring is here.

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Thanks to yesterday's time change, spring is finally here..even though it's not official for another couple of weeks. Minor details!

Naturally, warmer weather calls for spring dresses. Yay for no more tights and boots! ModCloth has always been one of my favorites for spring dresses. I love their retro pieces, especially the fit and flare dresses which have been so popular the past few seasons. The Shoreline Memories Dress is featured above...I'm really loving the grey and yellow color combo! I threw in some turquoise accessories for fun, and of course, cat eyes to complete the retro vibe.

Some of my other favorite dresses include another great yellow pick...the Air of Affordable Dress, the Strawberry Sweetie Dress (so cute!), the Stitch in Clementine Dress, and my absolute fave...the Port Story Dress (love!).

How are you styling your spring dresses?

xoxo,

nautical looks for spring.

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Nautical fashion has always been one of my go-to looks. From anchors, to stripes, to red and navy...I have multiples of each in my closet. Here are some of my favorite picks for this season. I'm especially loving the red espadrille wedges from Target, the sailor shorts from J. Crew factory, and the red anchor one piece from Old Navy. Time to stock up for spring!

xoxo,

valentine's day looks

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Here's a few of my favorite pieces for Valentine's Day. Whether you're headed out for a night on the town with your significant other, having a fabulous girls night, or making it a Netflix night at home these pieces can be mixed and matched with items you already own.

Happy Valentine's Day! 

xoxo,

weekend shopping finds.

Over the weekend I headed over to the mall where I intended to shop for Mother's Day...and I ended up buying more for myself! However, I don't feel too guilty...almost everything I purchased was heavily discounted. Here are my favorite pieces from my shopping trip...

I found this neon pink Crepe Shift Dress at Old Navy for $7.49 on clearance...with the 20% off it was only  $5.99. Yes, that's right...less than $6 for a dress! I was a little skeptical of this dress at first, but once I tried it on and added a belt it was perfect...definitely a new work staple!

Next, I found this Polka Dot Sheath Dress from Forever 21. Not only does it fit great, it actually comes in an XS (rare for F21), it's fully lined, and the polka dots are embroidered onto the fabric (not just screen printed). Pretty great deal for only $32.50!

Banana Republic was having taking an additional 40% off all their clearance items, and I was able to find this yellow Striped Long Cardigan for $25.99...$15.59 after the discount.

Finally, my absolute favorite find of the weekend was this turquoise Sloan Pencil Skirt from Banana Republic. I generally have a hard time finding pencil skirts that fit...even J. Crew's run big! However, this one in 00P fits perfectly with no alterations necessary! To top it off, it was only $29.99, and with the 40% off came out to $17.99.

All in all, it was a great weekend for discount shopping! Did anyone else find any great deals over the weekend?

xoxo,

old navy dresses.

[image courtesy of Old Navy]

My regular photographer (who doubles as my boyfriend, Nick) recently started a new job and doesn't get home from work until it's already dark. While this is great news, it also means that my "what i wore" photos will be a little more sporatic until I figure out a new photographer...I may have to resort to selfies! :)

However, I wanted to share what I'm wearing today, which is the Split-Neck Sleeveless Dress from Old Navy in black. This is truly one of the most flattering dresses I've ever purchased, sooo comfortable...and it can be dressed up for work (with cap toe flats, a cardigan, and delicate gold jewelry like I'm wearing today), or dressed down for a day in the sun with a pair of sandals as shown above.

Old Navy has a ton of other great dresses this season (here, here, here, here, and here), and they're having an online only 20% off sale until May 6th with coupon code ONSAVE20. Don't miss out!

Has anyone else found any great finds at Old Navy this season?

xoxo,

spring finds: handbags

1. Charlotte Russe  |  2. ModCloth  | 3. Forever 21  |  4. Target  |  5. ModCloth  |  6. Forever 21  |  7. Target  |  8. H&M  |  9. H&M  |  10. J. Crew Factory

Now that spring is in full force, it's time to update your handbag(s) for the season! I'm often guilty of using the same clutch for months on end, simply because I'm too lazy to make the switch. However, after finding these colorful (and more importantly  affordable) bags, I'll be investing in a few new pieces this weekend...starting with #2 and #7 above!

Has anyone else found any great spring handbags lately?

xoxo,

spring finds: shoes

1. Forever 21  |  2. Forever 21  |  3. Forever 21  |  4. Forever 21  |  5. ModCloth  |  6. Target  |  7. Payless  |  8. Target  |  9.  Target  |  10. Target  |  11. Target  |  12. Target  |  13. Payless  |  14. Payless  |  15. H&M  |  16. Forever 21

I had so much fun researching this post, I could have included another 10 examples! With the cold weather (mostly, hopefully!) behind us, here are 16 great shoe options for spring. I'm a HUGE fan of ballet flats, as you can probably see...but I've also included a few wedge options for the days when you need a little extra height!

Enjoy!

xoxo,

spring finds: blouses

1. Forever 21 Sheer Colorblocked Top |  2. Target Mossimo Tunic Blouse  |  3. Forever 21 Basic 3/4 Sleeve Blouse  |  4. Target Xhilaration Peplum Top (also seen here)  |  5. Target Xhilaration Peplum Lace Top  6. Forever 21 Neon Polka Dot Button Up  |  7. Old Navy Striped Tab-Sleeved Top  |  8. Forever 21 Colorblocked Blouse  |  Necklace: J. Crew Factory

Lately I've been noticing blouses everywhere...and I want one in every color!

The finds above are perfect for spring...colorful, affordable, and best of all...versatile! All of these can definitely be worn to work with a pencil skirt or cropped pants, on the weekends with a a cute pair of shorts, or for an evening out with your favorite pair of skinny jeans and heels. All you need is a great statement necklace (I'm loving the turquoise one above), and you're good to go!

xoxo,

spring finds: dresses

1. Forever 21 Polka Dot Dress  |  2. ModCloth Family Portrait Dress  |  3. Forever 21 Pleated A-line Dress  |  4. Forever 21 Polka Dot Georgette Dress  |  5. ModCloth Minimalist is More Dress  |  6. Forever 21 Polka Dot Sheath Dress  |  7. Prabal Gurung for Target Full Skirt Dress  |  8. ModCloth Spin Time Alone Dress  |  9. ModCloth Ojai There Dress

Now that February is coming to an end, spring is practically upon us! With the warmer weather comes dress season...and I don't know about you, but I think I'm ready to put away the boots and scarves and start looking for spring wardrobe options. Here are nine of my favorite spring dresses from around the web. While some are a bit pricier than I'd normally post, I've also included some wallet friendly options.

I hope you enjoy, and I'd love to see some of your spring finds in the comments!

xoxo,

spring finds: jewelry

1. emerald island earrings  |  2. teardrop earrings  |  3. wintergreen earrings  |  4. beaded necklace  |  5. cast necklace   |  6. crackled teardrop earrings  7. beaded necklace  |  8. bicycle necklace

Spring is almost here...or it was last week anyways! Unfortunately today is cloudy and cold. To brighten up your Monday here are eight of my favorite spring jewelry picks from around the web. If you haven't checked out Target's in-store jewelry display, I encourage you to do so. It's very colorful, and "Kate Spadeish."

Happy President's Day!

xoxo,