Priorities First

Let me start off by saying I'm so sorry for being MIA! Being a single parent and moving is not an easy task, my spare time is consumed with moving boxes and putting Ikea furniture together! Plus I still don't have internet connection yet so I have momentarily abandoned my blog for a handyman apprenticeship.  Ok so maybe I'm not that talented with a screwdriver and hammer but it's amazing what assembling a swedish bookcase will do to your ego. In regards to my outfit if you could call it that - what do you think? Too plain? Don't even try to diss the Birkenstocks! They are a saving grace of comfort whilst moving in warm California weather. Let me know what you think and I'll check back in with you in a week! 

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OUTFIT: Phillip Lim for Target top, Ann Taylor Loft shorts, silver Birkenstocks

Hot/Cold

Come on SoCal, all these bloody weather changes have my wardrobe set up in limbo. By now the winter clothes are usually packed tightly away in storage boxes but this week I find myself digging into the archives to grab a few warmer items. This faux vest is proving to be a major player in my wardrobe. Similar versions can be found here and here.

OUTFIT DETAILS: H&M blouse, Ann Taylor Loft vest, Levi's jeans, Steve Madden boots and Longchamp bag

1 Vest, 3 Ways

The Holidays are a time for traveling, so when you're packing it's always good to use versatile pieces. I scored this Ann Taylor vest in their winter sale and can't stop wearing it! Here's just three ways out of the many that I have been styling it.

OUTFIT 1: H&M top, Ann Taylor vest, Topshop skirt, TJMaxx heels OUTFIT 2: H&M coat, Ann Taylor vest OUTFIT 3: H&M top, Ann Taylor vest, Levi's jeans, Target heels, Longchamp Bag

Kickin it with the boys

University of La Verne baseball cap, H&M top, Ann Taylor shorts and Target wedges

The idea of wearing shorts anywhere but the tennis courts scares me, so you can imagine my surprise when I spotted these denim boyfriend style shorts. Teamed up with a flirty tank from H&M, simple wedges and the summer essential baseball cap repping none other than my Alma mater - Go Leo's!

Who says you can't hang with the boys and look cute at the same time?!