Lifestyle · June 25, 2018

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Such a mom outfit, right? I love these RUFFLE SNEAKERS. They look cutest with summer dresses. Unfortunately, this dress sold out, but I have included similar ones below.

I love our Sunday tradition of going to Church as a family, and then to coffee and croissants at the local town coffee shop. Madrid used to love to be with us in the sanctuary, but now she loves what she calls, “Preschool Church” {the daycare/ child classes}. Leo hates the daycare so we tell him that if he is quiet, he can stay with us in the sanctuary. He is a bit wiggly, especially compared to Madrid, but he tends to be quite quiet.

You know that I live for a great navy top, and I love the contrast with the endless navy tops in my closet with these ultra flattering light wash jeans.

Are you OK with me sharing these images from Asha on a weekly basis? I love them and what a puppy Jackson was. I was honored to be featured on SD Voyager and love love love that this was the cover image for the feature!

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Lifestyle · October 8, 2017

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These skinny cargo pants are beyond amazing and extremely flattering. I know that every blogger says that about every product that they want you to click on, but I’m telling the truth! They come in autumunal colors that will looks amazing with all your sweaters. I love my thunder gray color with chambray.

I liked the utilitarian look with the classic feminine Ferragamo Varina flat, the different sides to my mommy life!

These fall ready jewel tones and gorgeous fall shoes have me checking the weather daily to see if fall is coming to San Diego. {plus, those booties are each under $100!}

I can’t believe that our little one is One! I know that all moms say this, but time really needs to slow down! The second one grows exponentially faster than the first born. I came up with the analogy that a second born is kind of like driving. When you don’t know where you are going, it seems like it takes a long time versus driving somewhere you know, the second drive goes noticeably faster.

As I mentioned in the post from his birthday, he is the most amazing little man. He constantly is smiling, laughing and easy going. My husband calls him our little house plant because when he was smaller and we recently moved into our new home, we would put him in the Bumbo seat on the kitchen island and he would happily sit there.

Birthdays were always a big deal in our home growing up and I love creating new traditions mixed with my favorite things from my childhood. I mentioned in my Insta story, I love this Etsy shop and they did an amazing job with the birthday decorations and I couldn’t recommend them enough! She created a custom package and worked with me to provide what we wanted.

I did the extremely ambitious thing recently, and took my two little cuties shopping with me. We finished our errands quicker than I had planned {high five mommy moment!} and I asked Madrid where she wanted to go. She already loves looking at clothes, wonder where she gets that from…, so I took her into Anthropologie thinking she would like to look at all the colorful items. I forgot that at our local store, there is a BHLDN store within the store. She made a beeline for the bridal boutique and promptly started to pick her favorite dresses and accessories. {this was her favorite dress, whereas this was mine.} Again, I wonder where she gets that from…

Even little man got in the action as Madrid began to ‘”style” him, putting beaded bridal belts on him “like a princess” and pointy out her favorite dresses to him. The sales girls was so nice, amazing with kids and extremely patient as I tried to keep the kids from breaking anything. After I rounded them up, I spotted this white lace sleeve shirt and immediately had to have it. They didn’t have my size in white, but then I noticed it also came in pink and I couldn’t pay for it quickly enough. I didn’t even try it on until the above mirror selfie, but I love it and have already worn it a couple of times. {and it is under $90!}

This top is the perfect top for me: navy, fall ready plaid, peplum and a grosgrain ribbon on the back. Unfortunately, since this Instagram post, the top has sold out, but I found this one that is even cuter with a buffalo check and large bow. AND it is $13!

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Lifestyle · July 2, 2017

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Even my husband asked, “You only wear white now?” I blame the summer or attempting to live on the edge with two little ones and my recent affinity for head to toe white outfits. The purse is navy, the tank is from under $15.

Original post here.

This dress has since sold out {well done, navy & orange readers!}, but below are some similar polka dot off the shoulder options for under $100.

A new mom friend told me I was brave to wear all white to a BBQ, but as you have seen, I have recently been wearing little else!

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Lifestyle · June 11, 2017

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Can you believe this adorable lemon print off the shoulder bikini is under $60? Me neither. And you can get this lemon print romper to match.

This was one of my most liked photos recently. Maybe it was my #MomTruth caption on Instagram that at the end of the night, it was covered in food. But I gave myself a mommy high-five for at least attempting a head-to-toe white look with two little ones!

As you have seen in multiple Instagrams, I am in love with this swimsuit and any one piece for that matter!

Fresh squeezed lime juice margaritas and sundresses all day? Take me pack to vacation, please! {Spoiled Alert: we have two other vacations coming up quickly, so I truly can’t complain!}

This smocked off the shoulder dress comes in multiple colors and is under $40!

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Lifestyle · May 7, 2017

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This was my most liked image of late and it is no wonder why: How can you not be in love with blush bow loafers???? I have included below some of my other blush bow favorites at all price points!

Lately, I’ve noticed that I only want to wear white or navy. So a recent date night with my family to celebrate my dad’s birthday was no exception!

Original post here.

You know me: I can’t resist a J.Crew tweed jacket and I just picked up this one while out in Palm Springs. {there One Paseo boutique is my all time favorite location!}

I don’t know what took me so long to find these loafers, but I am truly in love and can’t wait to buy my next pair from this exclusive retailer that makes limited quantities of these chic Italian shoes.

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Lifestyle · April 18, 2017

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A mom outfit when I have had the chance to shower.

Love these shoes! So cute for spring and summer weddings, under $60 and navy suede floral. Love.

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You know that in the all the photos that don’t make the feed, I’m in leggings. You also know that I love a good deal, so basically, these faux leather leggings were made for me {and are beyond comfy! Seriously. they will give your Lulus a run for their money.}

This day, after getting ready, I looked in the mirror and totally reminded myself of my mother {it doesn’t hurt that she has these shoes in gray}.

I cannot get enough white lately! It is the only color of clothes that I want to buy {besides navy, duh!}, teeny tiny, perpetually dirty little hands, notwithstanding!

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Lifestyle · February 12, 2017

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Southern California {finally!} got some much needed rain so my navy Hunter Boots were working over time, though I am not complaining! Here, I paired them with my uniform of stripes and my excursion vest and added this navy pom hat {$15}.

Of course, right after I said I wasn’t buying anymore shoes, Net-A-Porter had an amazing sale where I couldn’t resist these velvet satin trimmed ballet flats. I ended up keeping the navy {duh!} but was very tempted with this ballet pink. These flats come with a grosgrain ribbon or a satin trimmed ankle strap. I haven’t worn them with a ribbon yet, {this takes a bit more time and I never have two hands free!}, but I think that it will look super adorable with summer dresses or with my mom uniform of denim rolled at the ankle to show off this adorable detail.

While the shoes are no longer on amazing markdown, there are many shoes available, at all price points, with a similar look. Shop these exact shoes here, or similar options below.

Some might call wearing the same version of a different outfit, or having a uniform boring.

But I call it classic and knowing what works. Are you bored of seeing stripes, blazers and ballet flats on me yet???

I obviously love theses shoes and this bag. But I really love them paired together. Anchoring an oufit with feminine pastels {surprisingly} works year around.

I don’t know if it was brave or bold to wear white jeans while dealing with two kiddos in the rain! Getting everyone into music class dry this day was a challenge to say the least, but it was done and I was comfy.

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Lifestyle · January 8, 2017

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This was one of my most liked photos of 2016. And, if you were to see me around town, chances are that I would be wearing this striped deck shirt. I have it in every color and these ballet flats are among the most comfortable shoes in my closet.

This cashmere blend peplum sweater is the perfect feminine, yet cozy layer.

These navy spanx windowpane pants are a fun pant alternative to the obvious winter legging. {and currently on sale for $32!}

Is there anything more timeless than a monochromatic navy look?

Original post here.

I joked on Instagram that I was an innovative blogger pairing stripes and a plaid blanket scarf for church. {The 9 am serve is contemportary and thus casual.} But it was cold and this striped deck tee is super easy to nurse in. Plus the scarf and blazer added a little more privacy for nursing, even though church has a soundproof room for new moms to watch and listen to the sermon.

This day I was proud that my skinny jeans zipped, that we got dressed and out of the house before noon and that McKinley {the dog} was minding her manners.

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Lifestyle · December 4, 2016

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If you have a new mom on your Gift List, this diaper bag is my favorite! I was gifted the one for my daughter and gladly got one for myself for my son. Plus, this herringbone puffer vest paired with stripes has been my mom uniform of late.

And I know that you are sick of seeing these black distressed skinny jeans and these ballet flats. If you see me around town, chances are I am wearing 3 out of 4 of these items!

This was one of our first times out of the house all four of us…even if it was just to my parents’!

I know that you are sick of seeing pregnancy photos, but I loved these ones in this comfy white dress. You know that I love the thrill of looking for just the perfect outfit and I think I miss the added challenge of dressing for a bump!

This bag now comes in navy. I’ve already let Santa know I’ve been a good girl this year {but I think I might need this one!}

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Lifestyle · October 17, 2016

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Little did I know, that this would be one of my last days with that belly!

I am very excited about black skinny distressed denim for fall. And those navy and black cap toe shoes!

Never gets old!

{and I want my little man’s pjs in my size!}

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Lifestyle · September 13, 2016

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This dress was my outfit for the Coldplay concert. I wore it here for date night and recently to church with a jean jacket. Dressing the bump is getting tricky!

Our Little Cutie decided to wear pearls to her recent Doctor’s appointment. Moms of Little Girls : these shoes are beyond recommended. She loves them, requests them to be put on with her pjs and are adorable!

My favorite fall layer and the only one you need all winter long in San Diego. Paired with stripes and pearls, it is my uniform.

This dress isn’t maternity but is currently on sale!

Love this striped maternity swimsuit.

This maternity dress is so comfy, under $50 and will be on the blog this week!

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Lifestyle · August 15, 2016

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Fall is my favorite season and I don’t feel ready until I have a new pair of boots or booties. These cut out booties come in fourteen {yes! 14!!!} colors. Kinda obsessed with the navy suede and gray suede.

maternity striped dress and athletic shoes

I originally purchased this dress when running errands at Target {sold out}. It isn’t maternity but I was glad to have an easy striped dress to reach for. Shop very similar options below, both maternity and non-maternity alike.

How adorable is my daughter {in this Bella Bliss dress} meeting my bestie’s baby girl?

I have been so nervous to have two kiddos under two. But after watching her with this baby, I was totally confident in how sweet she will be as a big sister. She was so gentle, observatnt and helpful with the baby so I am more excited than ever for our fall!

No, this buffalo check top doesn’t currently fit. And yes, it is also too hot to wear this now.

But at this price point, I couldn’t resist it for the fall.

Gang is all here for a recent date night.

A recent roundup of the best workout gear.

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Lifestyle · July 11, 2016

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Y’all know that I love a great stripe {and this tee is my ultimate favorite}. And I simply couldn’t resist this iridescent statement necklace.

This navy gingham ruffle top is beyond!

While I love to dress up and showcase when I have showered and had a chance to do my hair on the blog, mom life tends to look like this on a chill weekend. I recently bought this {non-maternity} perfect tee in every color.

My mom recently got these gingham heels and I have been drooling over them.

My 3rd of July outfit for my backyard with my family. This dress is so comfy and budget friendly.

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Lifestyle · June 29, 2016

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The shoes I brought with us on our recent anniversary celebration. #shoeproblem

I am having so much fun finding non-maternity items that are totally bump friendly, this white gathered top included!

Obsessed with white. Budget and bump friendly finds are my jam.

These black ankle strap flats go with everything.

Scenes from our pool day on our vacation. This hat is super cute for everyday and pool days.

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Lifestyle · May 16, 2016

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Love this stacked heel {and price point!}.

Beyond Obsessed with this jacket!

I spoiled myself recently. I was debating between pink and blue and went with blue to celebrate news that we would be have a son!

There is a before and after post coming with our amazing new bedding. When our shams arrived, I couldn’t help but immediately share!