Tag: blogger travel

  • Stand Out Florals

    Stand Out Florals

    Hello Lovelies!

    I am loving bold dark florals this fall. I saw this dress and knew I wanted to make this shoot a bit special. When I was in Kansas City last month, the architecture is so different than Phoenix, and I wanted to showcase some unique locations. I grew up and lived in KC until 2005 ,when I moved to Phoenix, but its funny how I see places so differently now since I became a blogger. I look at things, buildings, bridges, even walls differently. So many choices to shoot an #ootd!

    This dress was shot at two locations, the first being the under bridge on 12th Street going to the historic warehouse district, The West Bottoms. The second location was at the Liberty memorial, the only memorial for Veterans of Word War I.

    This dress was very flamenco inspired. I loved the movement and the way it fits, but lets talk about those sleeves!

    The West Bottoms was mostly abandoned when I lived in KC, except for Haunted Houses and one random steakhouse, that has since closed. Now it is thriving with warehouse inspired vintage shops, new restaurants, and even a wine tasting room!

     

    The shoes are amazing! The clear heel is so versatile, but actually comfortable too.

     

     

    Dress: Vici Dolls

    Shoes: on sale under $33

  • Bold Steps

    Bold Steps

    Hey Babes!

    I am loving the fun loose fitting pants for this season. Stripes look good wide or more narrow. Now, this time I really went BOLD for my choice. Usually these colors and stripes would not be my first choice, but I just went for it!

    The pant is more of a lightweight fabric, but they are fully lined which will keep me warm as the temperature finally drops here. I plan on pairing these with a solid black turtleneck for cooler days. Think a la Audrey Hepburn!

    This bright and sunny day was perfect for exploring the Country Club Plaza Shopping district in Kansas City.

    The fun part about visiting KC is getting to borrow my Mom’s vintage bags!

    I really kept my jewelry super simple with making the pants the focal point (as if you could miss them?!? Haha!). The gorgeous threaders are on sale now and from a local KC jewelry designer. I may have picked up a few more pieces during this trip, so stay tuned!

    Crop Top: Tobi

    Pants: sold out; Similar

    Shoes: Dillards

    Earrings: Jennifer Janesko (50% off!!)

    Bag: Vintage; Similar

    Sunnies: Raen

    Bracelet: Rachel Zoe

  • Kansas City Obsessed

    Kansas City Obsessed

    Hi Loves,

    So its no secret that I’m a fan of my hometown, Kansas City. Funny thing is when I was living there, I couldn’t wait to move to a bigger city with a cooler vibe. Well, the joke is on me! KC grew up and became a hip town.

    Come on and follow me for a tour lol! No not really, I need a tour guide anymore. I feel like a tourist and want to check out all the cool spots. These Spanish Steps are located on the Country Club Plaza and have led to the McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant at the top for years now. At least this hasn’t changed…yet!

    I love how the blue and white stripes on my jumpsuit matched the stairs perfectly! Thanks Plaza for the help with my photoshoot haha! This whole look was fun yet comfortable. I love wandering in and out of the stores on the Plaza in these heels which are so cozy.

    Here I go again claiming my stairs!

     

    I love this simple cross body bag. Aren’t the tassel details just the cutest?! An amazing surprise from the Rachel Zoe Box of Style.

    I always try to not over-accessorize. Sometimes I still might go a little too far haha!

    These earrings are by far my favorite and are by a Kansas City local jewelry designer. I’ll link her info down below!

     

    Sandals: Steve Madden –on SALE!

    Jumpsuit: sold out H&M; Similar–less than $20; Similar

    Cross Body Bag: L.A. Shaffer

    Sunglasses: Warby Parker

    Earrings: Jennifer Janesko (KC Local!!)

    Necklace: Shane Co.

    Bracelet: Rachel Zoe

    Cocktail Ring: sold out-Alexis Bittar; Similar-Alexis Bittar; Similar-Alexis Bittar

    Heart Ring: MerMade Jewelry (Phoenix Local!!)

    Lip Color: Strawberry Shortcake HERE

  • Country Vineyard Chic

    Country Vineyard Chic

    Hey There!

    I am so excited to tell you about my time in Page Springs, AZ. This small town boasts several wineries and yet has a cosmopolitan vibe to offer with wine! I spent my time at Page Springs Cellars, which is my favorite by far. Their wine is indeed excellent. The have a white blend and a red blend called La Familia which you can sample during your wine flight.

    I, of course, had to find the perfect outfit. I seriously have over 150 photos of this outfit. I am loving the two piece look. AND yes another crop top lol. This outfit is from ZAFUL

    Ok I love gingham, but have never worn anything yellow. Well, not true, I have never worn yellow since my Mom picked out my clothes lol. I always think yellow and peach are not my colors. Until, I saw this outfit on another blogger and then hunted for it. I will wear this forever haha!

    I wanted to style a wedge with this look for a more Euro feel. I grabbed little straw bag (thank you Target!) and off we went to sip some wine.

    The winery has a terrace that overlooks the Oak Creek, which was full on this day. Sedona which is very nearby boasts red soil. It was so pretty to see red running water!

    Sometimes as a blogger you keep shooting for the perfect grammable photo, but I think the outtakes are super funny. You should have seen the shot of me running a a creepy bug flew by me!

    So if you happen to find a fallen clump of grapes what do you do?? Well, you use them as a a prop of course haha!

    Gingham Outfit: Zaful (less than $22 on sale!)

    Necklace: Rocksbox

    Straw Bag: sold out Target; Similar

    Wedges: Carolina Herrera

    Sunglasses: Raen

    Bangle: Kate Spade

     

  • Fun accessories with Charming Charlie

    Fun accessories with Charming Charlie

    Hey Babes!

    I recently had a fun escape to Cottonwood, AZ. Its a great town with a retro main street filled with cute shops and great restaurants, but best of all wine tasting rooms!

    I wanted to be comfortable but cute. So I chose my new demin shorts with this pretty eyelet top!

    The jewlery was sent to me by Charming Charlie and I loved all the picks. The mint green stud earrings and the silver and gold bangels are so versatile. I love the oversize pink agate stone! This is a necklace I would not have chosen myself , but I LOVE the style now.

    The dainty bangles are so darling, and they have printed sayings on him ” live what you love”.

    The mint green stone post earrings are so pretty and can be styled with several outfits.

    The straw festival hat is perfect for a daytrip or a country concert!

    Cottonwood’s main street is lined with vintage shops. I found the sweetest gold clutch purse–very retro. Cottonwood has the best small town feel.

    The back detail on this eyelet top is my favorite part. ( I may have accidentally washed it with my new jeans and it is currently ruined (insert crying)).

    Top: Shein (under $20!)

    Necklace: Charming Charlie

    Shoes: Steve Madden

    Denim Shorts: Rue 21

    Hat: Scala Hat

    Bag: sold out; Similar

     

     

     

    —sponsored post–all opinions and experiences are expressly mine

  • Euro Chic Polka Dots

    Euro Chic Polka Dots

    Hi Loves,

    I recently connected with the lovely Harpreet Maan . She is a fellow fashion blogger who has been busily creating her first collection. I first saw her designs in person a few months ago and I fell in LOVE!

    This stunning two piece outfit is my favorite thing that I have featured in a long time! I like a wide leg pant so much because they make you look taller and leaner! This palazzo pant leg really stands out with the fabric being so lightweight.

    The details on the top are so pretty with the satin trim, the front bow and the cut-out!

    I wanted to keep the jewelry equally as chic and elegant, so I chose a simple thin bangle, a small pendent necklace along with my favorite modern edge circle earrings.

    I had so much fun shooting this outfit. It made me wish I was on a yacht in the Mediterranean!

    We were welcomed this day at L’Auberege in Sedona. It was a beautiful overcast day, which was a nice change from too much sun here in Phoenix.

    I ordered up some Rosé and promptly started planning how to move into the resort forever haha!

    The restaurant is located on the banks of the creek itself and it was so peaceful and beautiful.

    Lunch was delicious and so perfect. They even had Gluten Free bread so I was in heaven!!

    Cheers babes! I loved strutting around L’Auberge in this beautiful creation. Go on over and check out Harpreet’s designs, as she is now making custom apparel. Her fabrics are being imported from India and you never have to worry about showing up to an event and living the dreaded “someone else is wearing your dress” (yes it happened to me at the Red Dress event…sigh).

    Designer: Harpreet Maan

    Necklace: Norstrom (now on sale!)

     Earrings: Adornmonde–Ivo earrings

    Hat: Shein

    Photography: Jacqueline Trevino Photography

     

     

  • Sedona Day Trip

    Sedona Day Trip

    Hi Lovelies!

    I had so much fun a couple of weeks ago when I went to Sedona. It is about an hour and half drive from Phoenix and usually 20 degrees cooler too!

    We started by exploring the shopping district known as Tlaquepaque, which was built like an old Spanish mission. I love the architecture and the pathways here.

    It really has an old world feel, but it is filled with lots of little shops and restaurants and even art galleries!

    I knew I wanted to pick a comfortable outfit to be able to go exploring this day. I was so excited when I found these pants online and 50% off sale! Like seriously what is best, but all the cute things on SALE!

    Just an FYI, these pants are a linen like fabric and do wrinkle, but again aren’t they are so cute!?!?!

    I paired silver jewelry this time, which is so hard for me to leave gold metals lol.

    The Spanish tiles everywhere just make for the prettiest backgrounds and make me so happy!

    I love beautiful fountains. My parents back home have a few in their garden and the sound is so relaxing.

    If you plan a trip to Sedona, go earlier, the shops open at 10 am and its pretty full after that haha. It is such a pretty location and feels as if you needed your passport to get there. I’ve linked my outfit details down below!

    Pants: Banana Republic (on sale)!

    Crop Top: Vida Moulin (just 2 left–hurry)!

    Earrings: Adornmonde ( they come in gold too)

    Bag: my sister gifted me from an island somewhere lol

    Wedges: sold out Tory Burch: Similar

    Boater Hat: Romwe ( its $14)!!

    Photography: Jacqueline Trevino Photography

     

     

  • Summer Garden Party

    Summer Garden Party

    Hi Babes!

    So when I was in Kansas City, I attended a garden party which gave me the idea for this shoot. I love the the old homes that KC has preserved. Simpson House is one such place. The home is available for events and weddings and has pretty green gardens a long with a gorgeous stone facade.

     

     

    This entryway reminds me of the grand homes of the South lol. I should have been born when Scarlett O’Hara times were around haha. This long bright blue maxi is super flowy and very feminine. I love the high low hemline and the rounded edges.

    2017 May - Plaza - 52 copyKansas City is always so lush in the summer after the Spring rains (it rained more than half the week when I was home)!

     

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    This dress has pretty lace-up details at the bodice and so I kept my accessories super minimal. The print is also enough to stand on its own.

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    Long maxi dresses are perfect for this setting and just twirling lol. This pretty blue print is my new favorite one!

     

     

     

     

     

     

    I’m crazy about this store. If I had unlimited funds I’d order like twenty dresses right now! Check out Vicic Dolls for gorgeous feminine boho inspired looks.

    Dress: Vici Dolls

  • Country Club Plaza

    Country Club Plaza

    Hey Babes!

    I was in Kansas City for a week visiting my family and knew I wanted to shoot my pretty new OTS dress on The Plaza. The Country Club Plaza is a shopping district that was designed, and built in the 1920s to mimic Kansas City’s Sister City, Seville, Spain. These stairs are beautiful and represent the Spanish vibe.

     

    This simple orange/red off the shoulder style is perfect for a day brunching at the Classic Cup or sitting around at happy hour at the Hotel Sorella’s rooftop pool area.

     

    I love bright summer colors and I have going a bit crazy lately picking all my new dresses like this lol.

    Dress: Target (on sale less than $30)

    Clutch: sold out, but–check your local store too!; Similar–Francescas

    Earrings: sold out,–check your local store too!; Similar-Francescas

    Wedges: old BR; Similar

    Necklace: Kendra Scott

    Photography: Art N Soul Creative Services

  • Off The Shoulder Still Going Strong

    Off The Shoulder Still Going Strong

    Hi Babes!

    So I am still craaaazy about anything off the shoulder. It is so cute, yet sexy at the same time. The Off The Shoulder (OTS) trend has been around for a few summers now. I still love the variety of ideas you can style with this look.

    This dress has the cutest print that can be perfect for Spring, but the colors can take you way into fall. I love the way it fits loosely, which is something I never choose actually. This is my first more baby doll like style dress ever. I got tons of compliments walking around the vineyards this day. This was so fun to shoot at this vineyard, the trellis was getting covered with grapes just coming in!

    This dress has the cutest slevee details with the cut-outs and the little ties that make it super special.

    Paige Spring Cellars Is located in Cornville, AZ just outside of Cottonwood and very near Sedona. Its an easy 1 hour and 15 minute drive from North Phoenix. The property is so pretty and has lots of nice areas to take photos.

    The vineyard photos are still one of my favorite photoshoots ever. Of course drinking wine during the shoot was fun LOL!

    Sorry for the photo overload, this is seriously one of my most favorite dresses ever! It was the dress that I modeled in a fashion show about a month ago for my friend Kim. She is the owner of the online boutique called Clothes Minded Boutique . This dress is still available in all sizes. I will link it below and all my accessories too!

    Dress: Clothes Minded Boutique

    Booties (old); Similar

    Cross Body Bag: LA Shaffer (real leather bag that comes in many colors!)

    Sunnies: Warby Parker

    Earrings: Pure Life Jewelry (local Phoenix maker)

    Watch:Cluse Watch (ON SALE!)