go ahead, turn your back (you’ll want to show off this dress)

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If you caught last week’s post, you know I’m back on a dress kick!  (And since this burgundy ruffle dress with open back was part of the sale it had to come home with me from our trip to CA.) This week we enter the…

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striped ruffle cold shoulder tank top

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Happy Monday!!  (And how cute is this striped ruffle cold shoulder tank top?) I’m currently in Carmel-by-the-Sea enjoying the BEST weather ever.  I knew it was going to be cooler here… but I didn’t know how absolutely perfect the weather would be.  Since it’s our last…

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red ruffle shoulder tie dress

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Don’t mind me, I’m just wanting to dance through the week in this darling red ruffle shoulder tie dress!   We’re halfway through and I feel like the holiday weekend is almost within my grasp.  I’ve been trying to wrap up a bunch of projects over…

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Starting off the week with a surprise…

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I’m a bit of a bag lady.  I’ve always felt that bags and shoes can completely make or break your outfit.  On the new and improved AiW there will be a whole section dedicated to bags and shoes!  Don’t worry, it will be here soon…

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the shoulder cut out dress

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After such a beautiful weekend, we’re back to dreary weather here in Wonderland.  While I love this weather because it fuels my creativity, it’s not so great for outfit pictures.  But I’m going with the flow in this neutral shoulder cut out dress with TWO…

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New York skyline + cold shoulder grey sweater

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Sweater – Rebecca Minkoff Page Cold Shoulder Sweater (also available in a large here) /// Denim J Brand 620 Photoready Skinny Jeans /// Booties – Klub Nico ‘Belina II’ Bootie /// Hat – David & Young Wool Floppy Hat (under $30) /// Ring – Kendra Scott Odette Gold Ring /// Bag – GiGi New York Carly Convertible Clutch ‘Slate’ Embossed Python (other colors available) /// Sunglasses – Dita Sunspot Sunglasses in Light Brown (also available in black)

On our recent trip to NYC, I had the opportunity of going on my first cruise.  When I mentioned this over on my Instagram you all gave me some great advice which helped out this nervous Nellie.  I tend to be motion sick so I thank you all!  Before I give…

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Amazon Prime Day Fashion Finds

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Let’s get honest… before this year I wasn’t a huge Amazon shopper. I used it occasionally for things like toothbrushes or electronics… but this year that completely changed. Being pregnant during the virus meant that I really relied on Amazon to deliver anything I needed….

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My picks + Nordstrom Sale Bestsellers

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The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is officially LIVE… to those of you who are Icon card members. Personally, I’m an Ambassador card member so I can’t shop until the 7th but I’m been researching the sale so I can bring you all my personal favorites today…

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pleated dresses + being stranded in Times Square…

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If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed that pleats are my thing. Especially pleated dresses. I would say for going into the holiday season, just plan on adding a pleated party dress to your shopping list. I mean… just look at them!…

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Six pre-fall looks to recreate

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Happy Monday, friends! I’m back and recovering from another fun Vegas trip with Mom and Gran. And the outcome is… Mom won, Gran lost, and my husband won because I didn’t come home with a new bag. (I’m drooling over this Bottega Veneta bag!) We…

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