Date Night Outfit

Whenever Valentine's Day comes around, I never know what to wear for our traditional "date night" where we go to our favorite local restaurant and indulge on homemade pasta and glasses of wine. I recently picked up the sweetest red dress from Anthropologie for a friend's 30th birthday and was thinking of wearing that, but I was looking in my closet and re-discovered a dress I wore as a bridesmaid to a dear friend's wedding two years ago. I picked it up at Nordstrom, and the back detail is what made me choose the dress for that occasion. It's so sweet and edgy at the same time with the low cut. There's also a really sweet laser cut detail and pleats in the skirt that I adore. I paired this dress with a bold pair of scalloped heels that I also wore to the wedding (for a pop of color), and curled my hair a little. Sadly this dress is long gone from Nordstrom stores, but there are similar styles - here, here and here.

  

 

Ahh this bow detail in the back just kills me! And the laser cuts are actually tiny hearts!

 

Shoe pictures are always awkward, but I loved that there were flowers all over the ground, so I had to take advantage.

I'm Going To Graceland (Pt 2)

Lately I've been really into wearing black + neutrals, which is unusual for me considering my wardrobe is filled with so many bright hues. There's something so simple and chic about black, and a little rock & roll, which is what I'm hoping to pull off while visiting Memphis. Some of these items I own and will be bringing (like the bow dress and leggings), some that I've ordered in the mail (rock&roll top), and a couple that are majorly on my wish list (Kate Spade purse, denim jacket). I particularly love that Elvis tote and hope I'll be able to pick one up at one of the souvenir shops around town, and I'll definitely be wearing flats, leggings and one of my slouchy thin pullover sweaters (not pictured here) on the plane ride over. Tomorrow's the day that I embark on my long awaited journey to Memphis! Lots of photos to follow when I return <3

01. Diner Food Denim Jacket / 02. Elvis Tote / 03. Striped Dress / 04. Flats

05. Leggings / 06. Music Notes Top / 07. Bow Dress / 08. Rock&Roll Top

09. Dashboard Clutch / 10. Blush Sandals

* Also, just on a super awesome side note, the lovely Aileen of At Home In Love is featuring our apartment tour on her blog today, so be sure to check it out! Thanks again, Aileen! :)

Mother's Day Festivities + Outfit Post

Today was a great but tiring day. We began with a Mother's Day Brunch with Chris' family that was at a quaint hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Glendale called Bashan. I didn't know what to expect when walking in but oh my goodness the food was amazing! We had our choice for appetizer, main course and dessert. These were some of our selections:

 

Pork Belly “Teriyaki”  

Crispy Rice Cake, Togarashi, Braised Scallions, Pickled Apples

 

 Chilled Sweet Pea Soup

Crunchy Wasabi Peas, Crème Fraiche, Chives, Smoked Paprika Oil

 

 Chocolate Bread Pudding

chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, cocoa nibs

 

 Crème Fraiche Cheesecake

Graham Cracker Walnut Streusel, Dulce de Leche, mocha almond fudge Ice Cream

One of my all time favorite stores is Anthropologie. Their latest looks for spring are nothing short of gorgeous, from their brightly-hued dresses to their whimsical printed tops such as this one, I'm in love. I went a little crazy the other day during their one-day only 15% off sale and picked up a pair of the most comfortable pants on earth. AG's are the best brand ever. They fit like a glove and never stretch. I couldn't help but also grab this silk blouse, as well. Naturally I paired this cheery outfit with my yellow flats, and my new floppy hat. Today was a good day, indeed!

I was trying to collect some of the purple flowers to throw in the air, and ended up looking funny in the process!

Outfit Details:

Blouse: Anthropologie   |   Jeans: Anthropologie

Flats: Halogen/Nordstrom   |   Floppy Hat: Forever21

Quite the Ladybug

Most days, I throw on whatever's in my closet that I haven't worn in a while. I'm all about effortless outfits. This one in particular was thrown together in a matter of seconds. I love the sweet striped detail of the dress, paired with the scalloped red/orange cardigan. I just found this Beatles pin floating around in my jewelry box, and decided to throw it on as well. The wedges I wore to The Great & Powerful Oz premiere back in February, and I love them to pieces! Teal is pretty much one of my favorite colors and I always try to wear it no matter what. The ladybug purse I just purchased from Modcloth, and I am in love! I can't wait to wear it all spring and summer long.

 

Dress: Anthropologie [no longer available]

Cardigan: Anthropologie [purchase here]

Ladybug bag: Modcloth [purchase here]

"Hetty" Pump/Franco Sarto via Nordstrom [purchase here]

One thing I should also mention is that I styled my hair using all DryBar products (except for Moroccan Oil volumizing mousse which you can buy at DryBar, and 12 Benefits which is sold at some salons). Their hair products are a miracle! I now have their 1" curling iron, 100 heat proof oil (my all time favorite product hands-down), hairspray, both hairbrushes and dry shampoo and so far, they have done wonders to my hair. Curling is a cinch because the iron has a barrel that moves as you curl, which means it basically does all the work for you. It costs $125 and you can find it at any DryBar location or at any Sephora.