IN-VESTED

 J.Crew Vest // American Eagle Shorts // Franco Sarto Wedges via Marshall's// J.Crew Bag // Ray-Ban Sunnies

I actually bought this denim vest from J.Crew about 3 years ago.  It's one of those pieces that I thought I couldn't live without (I know, I know, you've heard me say that before) and while I haven't worn it too much J.Crew still carries it online.  It's definitely a classic.  I bet you never would have thought someone would call a denim vest a classic piece.  All this to say I've had a rough time making outfits out of this guy in the past so I thought I would try it on its own, without anything underneath and I must say I like how it looks.  So.... get a denim vest, or be practical and just do the same thing with your denim jacket, you will get a similar effect.

TRANSFORMATION

Madewell Top // J.Crew Skirt // J.Crew Bag // Selima Sunglasses // J.Crew & Madewell Rings // J.Crew, Old Navy, F21 Bracelets // via TJMaxx

It's fun to think back sometimes about how my style has evolved over the years... When I was younger, I didn't care about clothes or style.  A lot of people who are into fashion knew they loved it from the time they could pick out their clothes, but that was definitely not me.  I was a dancer growing up but a tomboy at heart so I loved wearing anything that was loose and touched me as little as possible. 

 In high school the theme somewhat continued but it was all about the sweatshirt.  I then started to work for J.Crew and that's where I began caring about clothes and thinking about what I wanted my style to be and wanted to wear.  When I started, I wanted anything and everything colorful and patterned.  After my first year I realized that colors changed so much from season to season and that owning only patterns wasn't practical because I often times didn't care for it much after its first season.  So, I then took the opposite route and tended to wear mainly jeans and a t-shirt (which was most often white).  I added pops of color through my love for shoes and jewelry.

As I've continued on my fashion journey I have circled back to bright colors and bold patterns, realizing that every outfit can't consist of a white top.  It's fun for me to incorporate colors and patterns (trying not overdo it) while keeping my look somewhat classic and easy.  I'm excited for a year or two from now to be able to look back at this post and many others and see how my style has transformed once again.  

How has your style transformed?

VINTAGE

Vintage Dress // BCBG heels via Marshalls // Michael Kors bag // J.Crew Bracelets

I found this dress (uhh I mean cover-up) while spending the afternoon in San Clemente on Saturday and with a price tag of $16 I obviously could not pass it up!  Usually when I buy second hand clothes they just sit in my closet because they don't always seem very cohesive with the rest of my wardrobe but I could help but wear this bad boy to our mother's day brunch.  Below are a couple pics of my cute family from said brunch.

My sister rockin the bangles with her hubs

Grams and Poppystein

My Mama Jama!

Two of my nephew because he is just the cutest!  Look at that face!

My cute husband!

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend as much as I did!

ESPADRILLE

H&M top // American Eagle Shorts // J.Crew Bag // Gaimo Espadrilles via TJMaxx //  Ray-Ban Sunnies

Saturday afternoon was filled with an impromptu visit to San Clemente where Ryan and I enjoyed an ocean breeze, second hand shops (where I found an awesome dress) and just walking around the cute town.  Whoever said walking around in wedges was comfortable was just silly.  I mean, yes more comfortable than sky high heels but you just can't beat a pair of sandals.  Nevertheless these new espadrilles are in fact very comfortable (on the scale of wedge to wooden heel)  plus they give a summer feel without forcing me to touch-up my toenails!  Win win!