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Top Nordstrom Sale Picks
Hey Fashion Fam!

It’s that time of year again for the #NSale!! I know there are a lot of influencers sending emails, posting graphics and sooo many Reels lol. I tend to keep it low key and look for basics. I found some cute shoes and even some jewelry. I find it hard to look at flannel in July when its 115F outside. So let’s shop the NSale!!

I’ll share what I ordered and what I have on my wishlist still. Maybe I’ll go crazy and send in a second order right after this haha. First of all, I usually order shoes in really basic neutral color, like white black or beige. This time I ordered these Dolce Vita sandals in Sage. It is a gorgeous blue gray color. I’m thinking of styling them with black pants or maybe a neutral beige dress.
- https://rstyle.me/cz-n/gqxzzhccbh7
This gorgeous block heels come in 7 colors perfect for fall transition outfits. The heel is a 3 1/4 inch high heel. And right now they are $79.99 . After the sale they will be $125.00 that’s a huge savings!

Next, I also grabbed these cute black strappy heels for only $49.99! These are a Sam Edelman pair so you know you will be getting a great quality shoe. They come in 6 colors too.
- https://rstyle.me/+pJlf2X7C2kNT-Cu5Sda_uQ
And finally I ordered one more pair of sandals. Lol I could not bring myself to order any boots yet. I try to check out all the cute fall things, but I JUST CANNOT.

https://rstyle.me/+TtYiViRrGv4pqE9gdrwfww

Last thing that I ordered was another ring to add to my collection. It’s a dupe for a David Yurman one that I’ve been eyeing. It’s a fraction of the cost of course. This ring is just $38 and it is a fun addition to my ring stacks.
- https://rstyle.me/+ACjbCqCk6sTkfZl1KRQOAg
So many cute pieces left on my wishlist to consider. Im so torn. Why cant you just have unlimited funds for shopping the NSale! Click on the photos below and it takes you directly to my wishlist picks!

So tag me if you end up getting any cute pieces from Nordstrom. It was so much fun to shop this sale. And cannot wait to style these items. Check out my Instagram feed soon for outfit looks!
July 27, 2022
5 Amazon Winter Finds
Hello Lovelies! I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Years! This past weekend I spent time relaxing at home and of of course online shopping! Well, I decided to find me some cute and affordable items on Amazon. I love the versatility at a great price point and the fact that Amazon can bring you everything straight to your door. So, I have come up with my top 5 items for winter from Amazon.

First was a shaket. Yes I am way late to the shaket obsession lol. I was not loving the look (kind of lumberjack), but I figured why not try one and see how I liked it on. I have to say I was surprised how I liked the overall fit. The fabric was super soft and really warm.
Price at $32.99 (with online coupon) it is such a good deal. It comes in 15 color combinations. The shaket link is here https://rstyle.me/+rxlzpUSGiZe5DfTMhRnVrA

Next is this pretty long sleeve dress. I love how flowy the skirt part is and it also comes with a removable belt. It comes in 26 different prints and colors. You can pair it with boots or with open sandals when summer arrives. Add a tan blazer and you are all set.

This long midi dress is priced at $27.99 (with online coupon right now) and it is linked here: https://rstyle.me/+KL1HlVBpUntfdd7hnCqzZQ

Ohhh, I found my new favorite, a long cardigan with fun color stripes. I love how warm this ended up being especially with the colder temps this week. It is perfect for layering with a long sleeve tee. This cardigan comes in 12 color combinations some with strips like mine and others more of larger color blocks.

This cardigan is on sale for $36.98 and is linked here: https://rstyle.me/+0LXR-ZwTurCkMetd9Bhwtw My boots were also an Amazon find and are $50.99 and are linked here: https://rstyle.me/+Dv7oQUJ9uw-aThdV52IoHQ By the way my boots come is different heel heights and lots of colors too.

Then I found this awesome waffle tee which is the perfect winter basic for layering under my new shaket or my new long cardigan. This waffle tee is also super soft and comes in 26 colors with long sleeves or even some with short sleeves too.

This waffle tee is such a good deal at $25.79 and it comes in all those colors and also a short sleeve version too. Find the link here: https://rstyle.me/+40uzliFIlnOhcBUZgKZ9rw

Finally, I found the cutest plaid dress. I love the flirty skirt and the overall fit on this dress. It comes in this fun red plaid print and comes in 7 different plaid color combinations. I’m loving the pink plaid one next!

This cute dress is priced at $31.99 and it is linked for you here: https://rstyle.me/+b54aSc723URPG8R0UkOv4A

So many fun things on Amazon right now. I am trying to buy pieces that I will wear over and over lately. I hope that this gives you some fun winter wardrobe ideas! Happy shopping friends and don’t forget to seek out All The Prettys!
January 5, 2022
NYE 2022 Dress Ideas

Hello Loves!

I’m back to share with you all New Year’s Eve dress ideas. I know it’s been waaay too long. I got started blogging because I wanted a creative outlet and I actually loved to write. Somehow life got in the way and content creation changed to more of quick IG Posts and IG Reels and instant interactions and engagement measured in that way. Something that most people don’t realize is that platform posting, ie. Tik Tok and Instagram belongs to them. My blog belongs to me. I can choose to post or write about what I want and share things that I like here. SO I am going to start 2022 with the goal of a new post every month to share some fun things that I find, outfit ideas, a recipe or anything else I can think of lol.

I am excited to share with you all today 6 NYE dresses and they are all $50 and under! After all that Christmas shopping I know that NYE budgets are tight. Ohhh and I found a long sleeve one also for those in cold weather areas and some pretty one shoulder ones too.

The perfect long sleeve glam dress search is over with this sophisticated number. It comes in seven gorgeous deep hues and it is listed at $42.99. https://rstyle.me/+vhnChlbnvOfAoeaGyg2M3Q

This short multi-colored flirty dress is so cute. It can be worn with strappy heels or dressed down with a black bomber jacket and short booties. Price listed is at $38.99 https://rstyle.me/+EBzolRR_yocUGuISsftuqw

Have a dance NYE party and want to twirl your way into the New Year? Well I found this short full skirt dress that comes in 57 different colors and fabrics! This sequins fabric makes it more of a night out perfect and this dress also comes in pretty florals for daytime too. Priced at $42.99 for the sequins and as low as $32.99 for the day dresses. https://rstyle.me/+i2dj7vNi_zYOq1iYFaNIoA

This beautiful long gown with a slit is so classic for any NYE event that you may have planned. This dress comes in black and this beige nude color. Priced at $29.99 it is a complete steal. https://rstyle.me/+ridIcAWNPI4plaSBgv55fQ

My dress that I ordered as this one shoulder ruched asymmetrical number. I love the deep green color and it comes in ten other shades. Priced at $38.66 https://rstyle .me/+lMEuCgbqPxFCzIsZdSDIwg

The final dress is my favorite LBD. It is currently in my cart and I love the simple silhouette. It is a one shoulder look that has a sequins fabric. It comes in 6 colors and it also comes in a shorter version with thick straps and more colors. Priced at $50 with an online coupon. https://rstyle.me/+NONTl2alhjJhzSbsbs97EA

Whatever your NYE plans put a little sparkle in it with a new dress! I linked my new shoes for you too. Only a few pair left in size 8 so hurry! Priced at $42.95 for VIP members and $62.95 regular price. Search for the Nikita Bow Mule on this link https://rstyle.me/+eB47xG9dTge-_Mmj5md8OQ

Let me know if you get one of these beauties. I would love to see your photos. Happy shopping and don’t forget to seek out All The Prettys!

December 26, 2021
Hofsas House & Carmel By The Sea

Hey Babes!!

I got back from my long weekend in Northern California last month and I’m still dreaming about it. It was just beautiful! I am so excited to finally be sharing all of my fun adventures with you all, BUT, I’m not sure where to start haha. I guess I’ll start at the beginning which started with planing this trip. I reached out to my fellow blogger and friend Melissa from The Melissa Lifestyle and invited her along when the Hofsas Hotel reached out and invited us for a stay. Well she immediately said “yes let’s go”! Then we went about booking our flights and Melissa arranged for our car rental and then the hardest part of all–planning how many outfits to take lol!!

I could not believe how cute the hotel looked in person. It is a charming Bavarian inspired architecture, which transports you to a European village, but conveniently located in California!

The hotel has the sweetest retro details including the vacancy sign which is just adorable, And yes there is a heated pool for real!

The prettiest painted mural wall leads you down the hill to the parking area in the back. It looks like a typical German village painting.

My luggage is from Delsey. I love the durability and no the white does not stain. Use Magic Eraser to get out any scuffs! My set is a bit older but here is the link for the new version.

Our room was located off the lanai area but next to the gardens full of hydrangeas and wildflowers.

True story…I was obsessed with these tree lined winding roads and thought it would be so cool to take photos in the middle of the road, but Melissa didn’t go for it LOL!!

This simple sundress is a perfect summer staple, very lightweight and the best thing it comes in tons of prints and its only $12!

Our room had this fun Dutch door, which let a cool breeze into the room and through the other side which let out to our private balcony. When Melissa I arrived to check-in the first day, we were met by the owner, Carrie Theis. She spent time telling us about her Grandmother, Donna, who started the Hofsas House back in the 1940s. Carrie knows the seaside town so well and even lives next door to the hotel! It was such a help to have Carrie point all the must see stops on the map of Carmel, such as the wine tasting rooms, restaurants, and shops to visit. Hofsas House is also dog friendly which I love! I was going to take one of my pups but at the last minute decided to keep them together (they get upset when they are separated, awww). Carrie had sweetly set a welcome bed for Whiskey and I was SO sorry that I had left him at home.

Our room had a beautiful view towards the ocean and overlooking the pool area. When we heard that the pool was heated we decided to check it out of course.

The cute swimsuit is from my go to summer retailer and all of their swim is always free shipping and returns. Well because you know that swimwear can be hard to figure out sometimes lol.

We decided to get dressed up and go explore Carmel finally after some relaxing time. I could not believe what a cute and charming town it was. The pictures do not do it justice! Every turn it a new Instagram worthy spot. The streets are lined with beautiful trees, shops and so many art galleries. I loved exploring the secret passageways!

Loved all the pretty seating areas and all the greenery!! Living in Phoenix I miss how green other places can be.

I was in heaven surrounded by all the flowers and pretty spots. I added all my IG Stories to my Highlights real over on my IG profile All The Prettys so you can see more of Carmel By The Sea.

Next we made a stop at Sheid Vineyards where we really had a lot of fun!! We met the nicest gal, Marlee who was super helpful giving us wine tastings according to our likes. She even made suggestions about must visit places in the area, including the Refuge Spa and Folktale Winery.

We were there for a really long time haha, but I left with a new favorite wine, their 2012 Reserve Claret–it was amazing! A big thank to Marlee who spent time with us explaining the different wines and letting us taste a few extras haha. The Hofsas House gifted us a bottle of the Scheid Chardonnay so we were set for the weekend! Jumpsuit and all details have been linked for you! This jumpsuit is now on major sale too.

The next day we ventured about 15 minutes down the road to visit Folktale Winery We decided to have lunch (lots of gluten free choices!) and wine of course. It was such a pretty spot with gardens and even live music.

I’ve linked this sweet wrap dress along with several other items in this exact print for you! I might be planning on ordering more items in this exact print right now lol

The great thing about Carmel is that there are several little towns very close by within a short driving distance, such as Pebble Beach, Big Sur and Monterey. Melissa and chose to check out Monterrey and their wharf area. It is the cutest village like town lined with little shops that felt like I was transported to New England instead. We had seafood at a restaurant near the water and I had chai tea latte on the wharf (FYI it gets kinda of cold at night in California–Phoenix peeps beware)!

Our final morning we decided to have a leisurely breakfast on the private balcony and enjoy the complementary Continental Breakfast that Hofsas House provides each morning.

This cute jammie comes with short sleeves (like Melissa’s) or with spaghetti straps like mine. Melissa’s set was $14 and mine runs about $8!

The view from the balcony was beautiful (again check out my IG stories for the view without fog haha). This day is was foggy, but so cool too!

Finally, we got ready to check out and we loaded our big suitcases in the trunk of our cute rental car. Toyota was good enough to sponsor our car rental for the weekend. We got to drive a fun blue Toyota Camry XSE V6 that was perfect for our big suitcases full of waaaayyy too many outfits lol.

We got to check out the beach thanks to our friends at Toyota in style! #LetsGoPlaces #Camry

So while at the beach, what’s a fashion blogger to do you might ask?! Well a fancy dress photoshoot of course! Sorry (#notsorry) in advance for the photo posting overkill of these next photos. A HUGE thank you to my Friend/Photographer, The Melissa Lifestyle for making this shoot come to liiiifffe.

The sand is the softest white sand I’ve ever seen…not all rough and grainy. It was such a fun time shooting this pretty dress. I know I just posted like a hundred shot but c’mon how do I choose?!

This gorgeous floral print dress was a splurge but so worth it! I’m trying to come up with more reasons to wear it haha.

After our beach time we stopped at the 5th Ave Deli (thank you so much–it was just delicious)and got a picnic lunch to eat on our drive back to the airport. We did make a stop at the cutest little Cherry Hut which sold strawberries, watermelon and of course fresh picked cherries.

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I cannot fully describe how much fun I had during this trip. I even got to relax at a local spa, Refuge (no photos allowed and NO TALKING lol), we listened to great Jazz music at the Cypress Inn courtesy of the talented Debbie Davis, we saw lots of cute doggies everywhere (sorry Whiskey and Cleo next time for sure), and just spent good girlfriend time. Well that is it lovelies, don’t forget to check out Melissa’s post about our trip over on The Melissa Lifestyle . And I am saving up for my next trip to Carmel ASAP.

Hotel: Hofsas Hotel

Car: Toyota Camry or HERE

Outfit links: LIKE TO KNOW.IT All The Prettys

Photography: The Melissa Lifestyle

This post by far the longest one I have ever done. Please leave me a comment on your thoughts below. Much love and thanks!

**** This post was a sponsored influencer trip–all thoughts and opinions are solely mine and mine alone. All content created is my original work.

July 22, 2019
Budget Friendly Summer Dresses

Hello Lovelies!

I wanted to bring you a roundup of all my latest summer finds. And here it is!! So I was asked to join in a fun collaboration with Click Collaborative at The Hotel Valley Ho here in Scottsdale, Arizona. Let me tell you all about it!

So, a few weeks ago I spent some time with six local photographers and some fellow blogger babes shooting some new summer looks. I was super excited because I would have several cute looks all ready to post about and get to work with different photographers and styles. This photo above and the series below were taken by Erica Fuchs Photography

I styled this in my head before getting to the hotel. I found my little pink parasol, but did NOT count on the annoying blazing sun lol. I think Erica did an amazing job in spite of both us dodging cars and the sun haha. Here is a few more shots of this dress down below. I wanted a solid color to not compete with the hotel’s already bright and vibrant decor and palate.

It was so much fun working with Erica she was open to my crazy ideas and was super sweet about everything. I think we created some fun images together!

I was able to shoot this outfit with the nicest gals, Joanne and Allison, from Wanderback Photography . I have to admit I’ve never shot with a team before and it was really nice having both ladies there helping and making recommendations. They were honestly super nice. Here are some of the images that I shot with them:

So fun seeing the different styles featuring this sweet blue sundress. I’m glad I had my oversized straw hat to give the photos more options in styling. Here are the links for the outfit above:

Dress: H&M sold out; Similar:

My oversized straw hat and more:

The pink umbrella is so cute and under $13!

My wedges are Carolina Hererra (old) but I’ve found much less expensive ones for you!

My circle bag can be found here and some more cute picks too!

My next outfit is a new favorite sundress. It comes in NINETEEN different prints and colors. I mean that is crazy! Check out the photos that I got to create with Maria from Theo and Belle Photography . This lovely lady and I had the opportunity to shoot together before which was nice because I feel she gets me lol. Thanks Maria I loved these!!

I absolutely LOVED the way these turned out on this chaise. I have to admit the location was Maria’s idea to go upstairs to the suite that the Hotel Valley Ho let us play around in. Next time I’m shooting in that bathtub in there!!

Now the scarf around my wrist is actually the belt to the dress. I usually can’t use/wear belts on dresses because I have a ridiculously long torso. So the waist to the dress is up higher on me lol. It worked tho!!

The next photographer was Kylee from To B Inspired Photography. I mean this lady is so talented. Here are some photos of our time together:

The floral crown was done by Copper +Bloom Floral –funny story I have never shot with a flower crown before and have been dying to!

This dress was perfect for the Hotel Valley Ho colors with its bright yellows and oranges! So shooting with Katie from Katie Torres Photography was right on it for a more earthy vibe.

Exact Dress link (under $22!) and some more Sunflower Yellow picks:

The most comfortable block sandals come in two colors & buy one get one 50% off:

Exact bag is: HERE

Exact hat is on Clearance for $10.50 so hurry! HERE

Sunglass (old) but check out these new styles: Warby Parker

Last was the most casual shoot that involved, palm leaf prints, swim suits and cocktails! Yes keeping scrolling! I have to admit shooting in a swimsuit is not my first choice, but this ended up super fun! First I met up with Kendra from Kendra Lee Imagery.

She captured this bright palm tree leaf print dress perfectly! I absolutely loved these shots! Oh and some news for you, this dress is less than $23 with free shipping and returns, and comes in 3 different palm leaf prints! I will link all outfit deets down below. Kendra shot some more cute pics by the Valley Ho pool. See below!!

My friend Mandy joined me for some pool time. You can follow her and her adventures over at Real Housewife of Scottsdale for ALL things Scottsdale and Arizona!

This swimsuit was such a surprise find. Right now all their suits are 40-60% off with free shipping and returns. They send you a label ready to return because they get finding a suit can be hard sometimes lol. My top comes in this pink, a gorgeous turquoise blue, white, black and a yellow and white striped one. It is under $20 right now too. These hipster bottoms are my favorite style. I look for more coverage if you know what I mean haha! They have several prints and solids that are on sale too. I will link both of my suits I bought down below for you.

I also had the chance to shoot with Amanda from Glow Bug Photography. I love how these photos turned out with a flirty vibe to them.

Oh and Erica joined us over by the pool also to get a few more shots with Mandy and to wrap up our day at the Valley Ho! Here are a few more shots by Erica Fuchs Photograhy

Cheers that’s a wrap for this summer’s Click Collaborative Event at the Hotel Valley Ho! I will link the cute palm leaf dress, swim suit and more down below!

Dress under $23!

My tote bag is still available BUT only 3 left!

Swimsuits all on sale at this retailer right now!

My mules are from last summer but I found these basket weave ones which I like more! ($25 and come in black too)

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A huge thank you to both Elizabeth from Cactus Fox Photography and Andi from Andi Fisher for arranging another amazing event. If you want to join us next time (yes there is a next one) follow Click Collaborative for all the news! Until then, Happy Shopping and don’t forget to seek out All The Prettys!

— this was not a sponsored post, yet it was hosted kindly by the Hotel Valley Ho–much thanks!!

June 18, 2019
Spring Into Style

Hello Lovelies

I wanted to put this post together a bit sooner, but life has been craazzzy! So here it goes! A few months ago, I was asked to be a judge at this year’s Phoenix Fashion Week’s yearly Spring Into Style Show. I was so excited and knew this was going to be a fun experience, BUT it was so much better than I ever imagined.

I, of course, saw this as a challenge to find the perfect outfit for this event. I was looking for a longer floral that had a bit of a sleeve, because it was still cool at night.

It was so fun getting to walk the red carpet right before the show. The six talented stylists who created each look based on their assigned topic. The six categories were: white on white, utility, monochrome, 80s fashion, men’s box suits and all doll’d up. Here are some fun videos of the actual show!

This years’ winner was actually chosen by unanimous decision by all three of us judges. And no it did not have anything to do with the pony (which was super cute but a bit too scared for the wild crowd).

A huge congratulations to Jazmine Nash this year’s #stylistoftheyear! Her styled-looks had so many different layers to them that I fell in love from the first to the last! Such an amazing night.

The other unexpected thing that happened right before this weekend was that I received a message from Brian Hill, Executive Director of Phoenix Fashion Week. Well, talk about a surprise, he let me know that the Andaz Scottsdale Resort would be hosting my stay that weekend! To say I was excited does not even cover it. So I called up my friend and invited her as my guest for the event and weekend. Some other girlfriends stopped by too lol.

I also quickly made arrangements with my photographer, Jacqueline Trevino Photography who helped me shoot some looks at the resort and my fun videos and pics of the weekend. Let me take you on a quick tour of my bungalow!

We all tried a few of these ready made in room cocktails. YES you read right! A cocktail bar in the room. I saw on another blogger that she featured these cocktails too and the company sent me my very own set for home! Amazing! Check out On The Rocks Cocktails to find some for you.

Oh my gosh the bathroom was just gorgeous! I need a skylight in my bathroom now haha!

I unpacked and got ready for some pool time super quick. They were having a DJ by the pool and it was happy hour!

I was so excited to be able to shoot some looks during my stay at the Andaz. Here are some of my styled looks for Spring. The first was inspired by one of the stylist’s categories, white on white!

During my stay we were able to Brunch So Hard lol. The Andaz has a great restaurant on the property and is near a bunch of other great Scottsdale restaurants too.

The property is so perfect for photos that we hard a hard time just picking a few spots to shoot looks in!

I will link all outfit details for you! I want to thank Phoenix Fashion Week for the incredible opportunity, the Andaz Scottsdale for hosting me and spoiling during my stay.

Dress worn to Spring Into Style: HERE-My favorite dress of ALL TIME

Shoes worn to Spring Into Style: HERE

White Blazer & Pants: HERE and HERE

White tank (old Zara): similar

Pink Floral Maxi, white block heeled sandals and white clutch: HERE and SANDALS HERE -ON SALE!

Wide leg denim: HERE -under $40! Obsessed!!

Tan bucket bag: HERE -softest VEGAN leather

One shoulder top (old Zara): SIMILAR ; OR HERE

—my stay was sponsored but all images and ideas are soley mine and mine alone

May 17, 2019
Valentine’s Day Dresses

Hello Loves

Wanted to share with you some pretty dresses for your Valentine’s day or night celebration. Order soon because these will go fast. I found mine while I was home in Kansas City and the funny thing is my goddaughter bought the exact dress and I had no idea!

As you know I love me a good ball gown. I wish it was acceptable to wear these all over town lol. Here are some of the gorgeous ones that I have my eye on now. I love floral dresses for sure because I feel you can take them into Spring. My favorite kind of dress if always a good red dress. This one wasn’t my usual sleeveless or strapless. Actually, I fell in love with the lace sleeves.

I also found some really pretty pink shorter dresses which I might have to get for our Galentine’s party this week. I’m still deciding which one though lol

BUT don’t worry I found some really flirty red shorter dresses too for you to chose from; similar to my cute number!

Oh and I can’t forget about the shoes! I will link these exact leopard booties for you. I’ve also linked some pretty neutral pumps and sandals for the gowns and pink dresses.

I hope whatever you wear you have a fun and Happy Valentine’s Day! Any one else like those little heart candies with the sayings on them haha. I still have no idea what they are really called!

Dress: Altar’d State

Coat: Sanctuary Clothing

Leopard Booties: Charlotte Russe

February 4, 2019
Friendsgiving with Winc

Hello Loves

I am so excited to tell you all about my latest partnership with Winc . In case you have never heard of Winc it is a monthly wine subscription that gets delivered right to your front door. I mean seriously its wine!

I was so happy to get my first box that I immediately decided to share with my girlfriends at our Friendsgiving party!

Winc designed a fun questionnaire to help you figure out which wines you might like to try. You can pick your own selections too, but this was fun to try and see which wines would fit my taste palate.

First question was how do you like your coffee, well I actually don’t haha. Check it out and find your own wine.

This bottle of wine we tried was a bottle of Tempraniilo is called Forma De Vida. It was a really nice full bodied wine with hints of cherry, cedar and coffee.

Siara liked the light delicious Winc staple called Summer Water. This Rosé is a light wine with hints of strawberries, white peach and grapefruit.

I love hosting dinner parties. I chose my menu around my first box of winc, including this apple cinnamon cake. The roasted walnuts went well with the Rosa Obscura California blend. I ended up really liking this wine, which was the most full bodied of all the wines from my order. This wine has hints of cherry cocoa and strawberries.

The best part of hosting Friendsgiving is your friends and all the laughter!

The last wine we sampled from my Winc box was this Sauvignon Blanc. This is my favorite white wine varietal. I love the light crisp tasting flavor of a Sauvignon and the Diviner did not disappoint. This wine has hints of guava and white flowers.

I love picking out my own wine but this was so fun trying new kinds suggested by Winc. I have linked an offer for you to try some Winc wines of your own. And a huge thank you to my lovely friends who came to drink wine with me!

To get $22 of free wine click : HERE

Blogger Friends:

Avi –Always Avi

Siara-Siara Rochell

Neyda-Truly Ney

Oh and the best news is that I have three boxes to give to three lucky people. You do need to cover the tax and shipping but this is three free bottles is for three people! Leave me a comment below or follow along on Instagram for more entry options!

November 20, 2018
Fall Cozy Updates

*** sponsored by Bealls Outlet**

Hey Babes!

Its officially Fall! So crazy how summer flew right by haha. Well here in Phoenix its still 104F, but the rest of the U.S. is cooling off and celebrating with pumpkin everything and cozy sweaters. I recently made a trip to Bealls Outlet so I could pick out some new fall items for my San Diego vacay. Now I know it is probably warm in SD for some people, but anything below 80 degrees and I NEED layers. So here are my outfits that I found. Oh and the best part is that I spent less than $75 total for five new pieces!

The first piece I found was this oversized soft pink sweater. I sized up to a medium for a looser fit from my usual small. I love that the back is just slight longer than the front too!

I had my own skinny leg jeans that I already had sitting in my suitcase for the trip and found the gray stone chain cross body bag at Bealls too!

These black suede like booties are also a Bealls find! I have been looking for new low heel boots to do a lot of walking. You know when you are on vacation ya will walk!!

I love exploring Ocean Beach and popping in and out of the local shops. Hey even stopping at every Sushi place known to man lol (sorry this Kansas girl is not into it) was so much fun. We later walked down to the boardwalk and got to hear some guys play some blues while we sipped on our Pink Drinks!

It was just a little windy! Oh and by the way my hair was curled every day and looked like beach waves in ten minutes no matter what!

The black booties have these really pretty laser cut-outs and are so comfortable.

I found the most perfect rose gold drop earrings also during my Bealls run!

The next day we explored some of the local streets in OB by checking out the graffiti art and the Farmer’s Market later that afternoon!

This long marbled cardigan was the perfect fall addition. In the direct sun it can get warm still, but if you walk in the shaded areas….well Brrr haha!

The booties were perfect with this outfit too and even a fall colored swing dress that I already have in my closet would look cute. Oh and these booties also come in open toed, but with a bit taller block heel if that is your preference.

The OB farmers market is loaded with flower vendors which is my favorite! San Diego is a huge growing area for fresh flowers in the Southwest. I loved seeing all the fall colors.

Remember the cute cross body?! Well I styled it with today’s outfit too!

I may have picked up some gluten free goodies while I was there lol. Did you catch that cream filled chocolate eclair!? I am still so excited with all of my Bealls finds. Like I said earlier, I found all the new items for less than $75. I gladly accepted the challenge as you can see!

Bealls Outlet

Pink Chunky Sweater

Black Booties

Rose Gold Earrings

Gray Cross Body Bag

Black & White Marbled Long Cardi

Store Locator: HERE

Photography: The Custom Bag Company

*** This post was sponsored/gifted by Bealls Outlet–all opinions and ideas are mine and mine alone**

September 25, 2018
Picnicing with Portillo Wines

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Hello Lovelies,

I am so excited to share with you Portillo Wines ! So what’s a girl to do when she discovers new wine and she wants to share the news?!? Host a picnic in the park of course!

Now, no lie its still over 100F here in Phoenix, but if I wait until the weather “cools off” to be outside it will be end of November at least haha. So, I gathered some fresh fruit, mortadella, and some of my favorite cheese and packed my little basket in search of some shade.

First, let me tell you a bit about these wines. Portillo Wines is grown in Argentina, specifically the Mendoza region. This area called the Uco Valley is found at the base of the Andes Mountains. The Uco Valley is located at a high altitude of approximately 3,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level.

Now, I’m familiar with higher altitude wines from Bolivia, where my parents are from, but the Argentinean wines are known and internationally recognized for their amazing quality.

What I found so interesting was that to grow grapes in this environment you benefit by being higher “up” by being closer to the sun and the cooler temps at night. This temperature swings result in longer “hang times” for the grapes which increases the balance of sweetness and acidity.

Let me tell you what I love about the labels. It is that they tell you the name of the grape varietal, food paring suggestions, and even the plot number from where the grapes were harvested from. So cool right?!

This Rosé is so delicious. It has a nice rosy color, not overtly pink haha. The subtle berry notes make it light and airy. I love that the wine is not artificially sweet just a hint from the grapes themselves with layers of berry.

The Vineyard produces several other wines. I was also sent the Sauvignon Blanc, which actually my favorite white wine. I love the light green clear color and the crispness of a delicious cirtusy flavor of a Sauvignon Blanc.

I also got to try their Malbec. Now this is the grape that everybody immediately recognizes as uniquely Argentinean. This Malbec has a nice deep ruby red color with hints of plums and blackberries. I love a good Malbec! The pricing on most of their wines is so good and about $9 to $11. Now if you have ever bought a Malbec you know they are usually more expensive so I’m excited that a great wine can be found for less.

No don’t worry I didn’t picnic all alone, my friend and fellow blogger, Siara Rochell joined me as my photographer/picnic friend lol.

Food and wine is always better with friends! I loved learning all about these wines so much. Definitely on my list when I get to Argentina someday (along with month long tango lessons of course!).

Oh and for those of you who are concerned with the environment, Portillo Wines is the first winery in Argentina to receive certification given by The Carbon Trust, an international leader in carbon reduction. Yay!!

This post was so fun to shoot and drink lol. I love getting to try new brands and give you all my thoughts on them. If you are interested in trying the wines you can order them online www.wine.com or locally at the AJ’s on Central Ave or the Bashas on North 32nd Street. Leave me a comment below which of these three you would try first!?

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August 20, 2018