Can I Get An Amen?

My friend and I roamed around San Francisco and decided to be tourists in our own town. How amazing is this wall?
This outfit was simply perfect for a San Francisco summer. It's not too warm, so boots and a hat are completely appropriate.

Outfit details:Janessa Leone hat- here; Club Monaco top- here; Mother Demin Jeans- similar here; Vince Camuto Boots- similar here

Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale: My top picks

Are you headed to the mall this weekend to hit up the Nordstrom's sale? Well be ready for a crazy Black Friday-esque kind of trip. There are piles of things to sort through, but tons of steals ready for you to purchase! I have sorted through and wanted to share some of my favorites with you.

Vince- Scuba Jacket
Hallelujah! This jacket very very rarely goes on sale & it's my absolute favorite style. It looks good on just about everyone, and my favorite part is the inside paneling which allows you to actually move while wearing it (have you ever had a leather jacket where you feel stuck?). A huge bonus is this tan suede is going to be super in this season!

Stuart Weitzman booties: Perfection' Bootie(Nordstrom Exclusive)

These guys are so cute on! They are on the pricier side, but if you've been dreaming of getting your hands on a pair of Stuart Weitzman boots- these are for you!

Rag and bone jeans: The Skinny Jean

These jeans are amazing! I love super skinnies so you can wear booties without extra fabric awkwardly hanging over the boot. I have these in a few colors and love them, and SCORE they're on sale!

Via Spiga: Beckett boot

I own these boots in a different color from last season, and I promise you that these are an amazing boot. I highly recommend these! They're super comfy, look amazing with so many outfits & are affordable.

Elizabeth and James: Off the shoulder eyelet dress

How cute is this white eyelet dress? I love that this sort of dress you can wear casually with sandals and a jean jacket OR dress up with some cute pumps.

Rag and bone: Hat

I am obsessed with amazing hats. When they are on sale, I'm even more obsessed. Check out this super cute rag and bone wool hat! Perfect for all seasons!

Chantelle: Bra

For all you ladies who have big knockers- it is super challenging to find an awesome fitting bra that it supportive. This bra has been a godsend to me. My mom gave it to me after laughing at how I needed new bras, because mine were too small. I thought, "NO, NOT A MOM BRA". However, I've accepted my big tata's and I found that once you get a bra that fits your chest may look even smaller (if that's what you're going for)! They rarely go on sale, so be sure to check this one out.

SPANX

Kim K. let the cat out of the bag with these. No matter how tight and toned you are, you may need to grab some Spanx. I wear them with my sheer dresses and skirts, just so no one can see my bright pink underwear. Get them now, while they're on sale!

Nars: Cheek Palette

This cheek palette gives you quite the big bang for your buck. These colors alone are about $35 each, so this palette is a seal and will go with you just about everywhere. My good friend has this and I used it when we were on vacation and became hooked. My favorites of course are the most popular Blush-Orgasm & Bronzer-Laguna, but I also became completely obsessed with the color Deep Throat ( these names LOL). Try this one out, promise you will feel like your cheek game is on point!

Clarasonic: Brush and Brush head set

If you don't have a clarasonic, now is the time to get one! If you have a Clarasonic, the time to stock up on brushes is NOW! These will be super useful over the next year! The clarasonic is great to use to exfoliate, cleanse, and brighten your skin tone. I've had mine for years, and love it.

Dr. Dennis Gross- Radiance "Peel" Ritual

If you read my post on my new Affordable Beauty Routine then you know I recently got hooked on Dr. Dennis Gross' peels. I am so stoked that they are on sale as they are already worth every penny, but now REALLY worth it.

GHD: Hair straightener

My co-worker has tons of curly hair. She bought the GHD straightener for $250 and swears by it. It's now on super sale, so if you're looking for one you're in luck!

Duvet and Pillow:

These duvets and pillows are amazing, and at a place like West Elm can cost you an arm and a leg. If you need to spruce up your bed or a day bed, check out Nordstrom's cute duvets and/or pillows.

Be Beachy

All I pretty much wore on my trip to Turks & Caicos was swimwear. It was so warm, and pretty much impossible to not sweat through anything but a bikini. If you don't own a L*Space bikini you're missing out! My favorite look right for the beach is unbuttoned shorts, a bikini, a big hat, and stunnas.

My Summer Beach Essentials: 

Bikini- l*space Swimwear Chloe Wrap Top in Pebble

Shorts- One Teaspoon Trashwhore Shorts

Hat- Brixton Gia Hat

Sunnies- Oliver Peoples Ria in Tortoise

Summertime Favorites: Vacation Essentials

I'm leaving tonight for Turks & Caicos! I am so excited, but couldn't even think about packing until today! I will be blogging about my favorite essentials throughout my trip. My first few are some items I take to the beach.

A floppy hat, big sunglasses, short shorts, and a cute bikini! 

 

Bikini Season: The best part about vaca is lounging in a cute bikini. My favorite bikini right now is the Bliss bikini in Olive made by Kaohs here.

Summer Sunnies: I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't purchase expensive sunglasses until I didn't break my cheap ones for a year! It worked, and after saving up I splurged on these Oliver People sunnies!

Daisy Duke Denim: If Beyonce wears them, I want them. I am obsessed with One Teaspoon Demin, and these shorts are everything. They have the perfect balance of "worn in" yet not too trashy.

Floppy Hat: There is nothing more essential than a hat when lounging in the sun. My favorite hat this season is this hat "Gia" by Brixton.

Now start planning yourself a vacation...you totally deserve one!

Hats On Hats On Hats

So many of my friends say, " I wish I could wear that". Well, to be honest, when I look at most clothes and accessories I think the same thing. The difference is, I actually try it and go for it. 

Not many people take fashion risks, because it's so much easier to go with what we know looks good. Trying a new accessory like a hat, can spruce up an outfit in seconds! There are so many styles, colors, and brands. Here are some of my faves! 

Wide brim felt hat: good for blocking the sun &/or rain, wear with sweaters, long sleeve maxi dresses, shorts & graphic tees, also great for travel. 

Sports team hats: good for hiking, running, dressing down a fancy outfit, wearing around town while running errands, gym sessions, and road trips.

Panama hat: This summery hat is perfect for days at the park, brunch, beach days, tea, horse races, pool parties, wedding showers, and walking around town.

This black fedora is a definite fashion statement. This can be worn year round with dresses, shorts, jackets, boots, sandals...anything! I highly recommend a hat like this.

Every girl needs a good floppy hat. They are perfect for spring and summer. Awesome for strolls, brunch attire, weddings, baby showers, beach days, vacationing, daytime outings, and outdoor events.

Last but not least, a knit beanie. When it's windy out, I have to throw a beanie on before leaving my house. In order to keep my hair from flying all over the place a beanie is a must. Colorful beanies are great because you can wear them day and night. This one was $6 at Forever 21!