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Spring Strolls in Notting Hill

One of my favorite areas in London is the neighborhood we stayed in, Notting Hill. It’s an adorable, contemporary neighborhood where the streets are lined with beautiful Victorian homes, trendy restaurants, great shopping and of course the infamous Portobello Road Market!

We were lucky enough to stay in one of these magical Victorian homes in the heart of Notting Hill. It was relaxing to be able to leave the craziness of tourism in the city and come home to this charming community. It even curbed our homesickness and reminded us a bit of the painted ladies in San Francisco. I mean just look how cute these painted doors and tiled steps are, I couldn’t get enough!

One of our favorite things to do in London was exploring the city and finding new food markets. Little did we know, we were staying blocks away from one of London’s most infamous markets, Portobello Road Market. We taste-tested donuts, fudge and other deliciousness from every market we came across. Our favorite market of all ended up being the Borough Market near the London Bridge. Everything we tasted there was primo, we had to go twice because we couldn’t stop thinking about the donuts! I’m already planning my trip back to London, just for the donuts!

shop my notting hill look:

Leopard Mini Skirt- similar here ($50) and here ($20) / Chambray Shirt- similar here ($23) and here ($30) / Leather Jacket- similar here ($40) and here ($24) / Topshop Skater Shoes ($32) / ASOS Slanted Bar Clutch Bag ($27) / Nordstrom BP Heart Sunglasses ($12)

Pink at the Palace of Versailles

Paris might be the most magical place in the world. With the Eiffel Tower sparkling in the moonlight, champagne and macarons served with every meal and of course the pink marbled walls of the Palace of Versailles, what’s not to love? We’ve seen quite a few castles in our travels around Europe and the Palace of Versailles is by far the grandest we’ve laid eyes on!

The grounds were absolutely massive! We spent the whole day wandering around taking pictures and admiring the views. We even got lost at one point! The landscaping was done impeccably, with every swirl and shape perfectly trimmed and ready for a photo op! I love picturing French royalty walking out on their terrace and taking in this view every morning. It was completely breathtaking!

We were not only shocked by the sheer size of the palace, but also by the whole “campus” of Versailles. There were restaurants and cafes (with wifi!), bicycles and boats to rent out and even tourists driving around in golf carts! If you have good eyes you might even be able to spot a couple in my pictures. We spent the whole day exploring, but you could easily spend a week or more at the palace without getting bored! Check out my pictures and share your favorite traveling memories in the comments below!

shop my Palace of Versailles look:

Pink Textured Sweater ($20) / Tan Leather Jacket- similar here ($197) / Black Fringe Trim Mini Skirt (on sale for $20!) / Black Floppy Hat ($28) / Suede Booties- similar here ($98) / Coach Crossbody ($175) / Statement Necklace ($26) / Heart Sunglasses ($12)

Pink Floppy Hat on the Pier

Lately, my outfits have been centered around my accessories. Whether it’s a hat, a bag, shoes or jewelry, these accessories seem to be dictating the rest of my outfit and I kinda love it! It’s great when a statement piece can hold it’s own in an outfit. This weekend it’s all about my pink floppy hat!

I got this Pink Floppy Felt Hat from Nordstrom for only $28 this past week. I think it creates the perfect spring look paired with black and denim basics. It seriously saved my hair this weekend! As we were walking on the pier, the wind was blowing my hair everywhere! It was perfect to tame my mane and to hide my less than perfect hair day, but still not give me hat hair!

I chose to style this hat with my Old Navy Denim Jacket and Liquid Leggings, but I think it would look just as great with a flowy maxi or jeans and a tee. Floppy hats are going to be everywhere this spring and Nordstrom has an amazing selection at really affordable prices! Shop them here before they are all gone!

shop the pink floppy hat look:

Pink Floppy Felt Hat ($28) / Old Navy Light Denim Jacket ($20) / Nordstrom Rack Black Button-Up Blouse ($35) / Old Navy Liquid Leggings ($13) / Steve Madden Sequin Heels- similar Aldo ($80) and heels.com ($50) /ASOS Slanted Bar Clutch Bag ($27) / Nordstrom BP Cat Eye Sunglasses ($12) / Jewelry via Rocksbox

Lilly Pultizer for Target Look Book

Hey Target lovers! Get ready to book a beach vacay ASAP, Lilly Pultizer for Target is almost here! If this collaboration doesn’t justify hopping on a plane to the nearest beach, I don’t know what does.

Photos courtesy of Target

In the words of Lilly Pulitzer, “Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.”

In January, Target announced their upcoming partnership with the high-end, preppy designer, Lilly Pulitzer and they just released the full look book! This limited edition collection launches April 19th and includes 250 pieces, ranging from clothing, accessories and shoes for both women (including plus size!) and girls, as well as home decor, outdoor accessories and beauty products! What more could a girl want? The 15 exclusive collaboration prints are bright, playful and true to the Lilly Pulitzer brand esthetic.

As I scrolled through the look book, it was impossible for me to find a favorite look. I was pinning nearly every item! The collection has a bright, carefree feel to it that (in typical Lilly fashion) screams Palm Beach! I pulled together some of my favorite items in the collage below. These are serious summer must haves! The white eyelet coverup is so easy and how cute does it look paired with that straw tote on the model above? And what about that fringe kimono? It is perfect paired with a swimsuit for a day spent poolside! Lastly, those accessories! I cannot stop thinking about these pineapple sandals! They are so fun and unexpected! Really, I could go on for days, so I’ll let you just check out the look book yourself!

Photos courtesy of Target

Share your favorites in the comments below, I would love to hear what you guys think of this collaboration!

Hot Pink Pumps at the Palace

I grabbed these hot pink suede pumps off the clearance rack at Old Navy about a month ago and have been dying to wear them. Not only did I get a great deal, but also the heel height isn’t too high so they are easy to wear anywhere and they have a girly element to them that I just couldn’t resist.

This weekend I paired these hot pink suede pumps with my favorite Forever 21 skirt and moto jacket. There is nothing that makes me feel more like a princess than this airy organza midi skirt and pink heel combo! I had so much fun twirling around while we were shooting… unfortunately none of those action shots turned out, but I think the tourists at the Palace of Fine Arts got a good laugh!

I accessorized this feminine look with this edgy Perry Street necklace I got from Rocksbox. This bib necklace makes a statement and I think it looks great layered on top of this Hi-Neck Tank from Old Navy. This tank is a must-have for any girl with a collection of statement necklaces. It’s only $12 and is super soft, I’m headed back to Old Navy for additional colors!

shop pink pumps at the palace:

Forever 21 Moto Jacket- similar here ($40) and here ($38) / Old Navy Drapey Hi-Neck Tank ($12) / Forever 21 Embroidered Organza Skirt ($25) /Perry Street Amelie Crystal Necklace ($72) via Rocksbox / Pink Pumps- similar H&M ($60) and Chinese Laundry ($48) / Cleopatra Brooke Clutch- similar Shopbop ($100) and Rebecca Minkoff ($95) / kate spade Ursula Sunnies ($165)

Garden Party Ready | Spring Dressy

Well, it’s finally here. Happy first day of spring!

Lately I’ve been inspired by super feminine “spring dressy” looks. I’ve been dying to get dolled up for really any reason ever since Lauren Conrad’s launch of her Cinderella Collection. Adding to my obsession, I recently came across this J. Crew Laser-cut Midi Skirt and cannot stop thinking about it! At $128, it’s more expensive than I normally spend on such an impractical purchase, but I couldn’t resist including it in today’s Garden Party collection. It doesn’t hurt to look right?

With Easter right around the corner, retailers are starting to shift their assortment to spring apparel, so it’s about time our closets start following suite! This spring is all about pretty pastels, texture and florals, and my favorite items seem to be all about texture. Check out the embellished clutches, textured skirts and even cut-out shoes below! There are tons of tiny details built into these pieces that make them feel perfectly delicate, ultra feminine and spring forward. How could you possibly resist them?

Whether you are headed to a garden party, celebrating Easter with your family or just dressing up in front of your mirror at home, the collection below is too good to pass up. Spring forward with spring dressy!

shop spring dressy:

Forever 21 Crochet Trim Dress ($25) / LC by Lauren Conrad Tulle Skirt ($48) / Old Navy Floral Dress ($25) / Accessorize White Embellished Clutch ($44) / H&M Crepe Jacket ($25) / ASOS Blue Slanted Clutch ($27) / Forever 21 White Mesh Paneled Skirt ($20) / H&M Pink Suede Pumps ($60) / J. Crew Laser-cut Midi Skirt ($128) / Guess Babbitta Floral Pumps ($99) / ModCloth Rosette Clutch ($40) / ASOS 3D Floral Clutch ($63) / LC by Lauren Conrad Floral Cut-Out Heels ($55)

Shine & Wine

This past weekend my husband and I drove up north into wine country. We were itching to get out of the city and take advantage of the nice weather, so what better place to go to than Healdsburg, CA? Don’t get me wrong, we love Napa and Sonoma, but our favorite spot of all is Healdsburg! This small town is packed full of cute shops, delicious restaurants and most importantly, amazing wineries! What more could a girl ask for?

A lot of the wineries in Healdsburg have a rustic, casual feel to them. They are much more laid back than the mansions you see sprinkled about Napa. The experience is all about the wine and relaxing. In my opinion there is no better way to spend a Sunday than lounging on a patio sipping wines made from the grapes just a few feet away.

As we were exploring the grounds we came across this old blue truck. Although it’s a chevy, it reminded me of my dad’s old blue ford truck we had growing up so I couldn’t resist taking a few pictures with it. It was a ton of fun and brought back some great memories! Hope you enjoy them too! And as always, to shop the look scroll to the bottom of the post.

Express Portofino Shirt ($50) / Levi’s Destructed 501’s ($64) / Sam Edelman Leopard Adora Sandals ($62) / ASOS Clutch ($28) / J.Crew Gold Necklace- similar J.Crew ($30) / kate spade Ursula Sunnies ($165) / Rocksbox Shine– earrings and “shine” necklace

Valentine’s Day Wardrobe | 2015

Hey gals! With only two weeks left until Valentine’s Day, do you have your outfit picked out? My guess is you don’t! But I’m here to help you with that!

Valentine’s Day is a day of mixed emotions. Girls dating love it while single girls hate it, but there’s no reason everyone can’t go out and have a fun Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re on a date or just with friends, an adorable outfit is a must have. You can go red hot in this sleek dress or more casual in this heart cardi. Either way, it’s important to feel fabulous in whatever you choose to wear and have fun! My favorite below is the floral print dress and that amazing pink moto jacket! How can you have bad night in an outfit like that? Check out my favorite Valentine’s Day looks below and share your favorites in the comments! <3

Forever 21 Lace Dress ($21) / Nasty Gal Cut-Out Dress ($48) / Forever 21 Heart Cardigan ($23) / Forever 21 Cut-Out Dress ($23) / Pink Moto Jacket ($128) / kate spade heart watch ($175) / LC Lauren Conrad Earrings ($12) / Forever 21 Heart Sunglasses ($6) / Forever 21 Be Mine Card ($8) / Forever 21 Lips Clutch ($5) / kate spade heart earrings ($48) / LC Lauren Conrad Scallop Flats ($40) / H&M Cut-Out Jumpsuit ($60) / Revolve Floral Print Dress ($70) / Express Red Halter Dress ($60) / Charlotte Russe Heart Cut-Out Dress ($30)

Valentine’s Day Home Must Haves

Valentine’s Day is one of the cheeriest holidays. When I was younger, Valentine’s Day was all about sending “warm fuzzies” to your classmates. What’s a warm fuzzy? It’s just that, a note that makes you feel warm and fuzzy when you read it! What’s better than that?

Valentine’s Day is a day all about love and letting people know how much they mean to you. I mean… candy, hearts, cupid, what’s not to love? Want to make this Valentine’s Day special? I have an amazing collection of Valentine’s Day home must haves below! My dream? Making Valentine’s Day treats in my heart apron using my heart measuring spoons and spatulas! Check them out below!

Valentine’s Day Heart Garland ($10) / Sur la Table Heart Measuring Spoons ($5) / Sur la Table Spatulas ($11) / Kohl’s Heart Chalkboard ($12) / Sur la Table Valentine’s Crackers ($15) / Pier 1 Ombre Heart Pillow ($30) / Kohl’s ‘to the moon and back’ Pillow ($18) / Pier 1 Cupid Owl ($13) / Sur la Table ‘Love Bugs’ Baking Liners ($5) / Kohl’s Hearts Apron ($16) / boldLoft His & Hers Mugs ($27) / Kohl’s Nesting Baskets ($12) / Kohl’s ‘I woof you’ Kitchen Towels ($7) / Heart Pancake Rings ($7) / Valentine’s Day Vase ($11)

Fall Layering Piece: The Quilted Vest

I’ve been looking for a budget friendly vest for awhile now and finally stumbled upon this quilted one from Old Navy. Although it’s thin, this vest is the perfect fall layering piece. I love the olive color, but you have to be careful how you style it so you don’t start looking like a lumberjack!

That’s why I chose to pair this vest with some über-feminine pieces. By styling olive with soft blush, it immediately softens the look up. I also layered it with a delicate sweater, my scallop clutch and some gold accessories which immediately brings up the sophistication level. What’s your favorite fall layering piece? Share in the comments below!