Life update and what I shopped this weekend

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We’re currently in the process of moving my Gran so I’ve been driving back and forth to Texas quite a bit.  Along with two trips to Houston in the past few weeks (one of them for a secret project!) it means I’ve been a little…

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styling your underwear to your outfit

  This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I was paid for this post and received the included underwear as compensation. Do you match your underwear to your outfit or to your mood? I suppose I do a little of both. Sometimes I feel more casual and go…

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Dreaming of Dorado Beach

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Before arriving at Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve for our anniversary getaway, I knew it was going to be unlike any other resort we had ever stayed at. As our driver pulled up to the property, it felt like we were entering another world. With…

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Missing jeans + styling navy this summer

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Top — J.Crew linen tank top with fringe /// Shoes — Rebecca Minkoff Riley lace up sandal /// Bracelets — herehere, and here /// Sunglasses — Karen Walker Super Duper Sunglasses /// 

The funny thing about summer is I actually start to miss pants.  Just look at my last couple posts and all you’ll see are dresses, dresses, and more dresses.  With the hot temperatures it’s easy to throw on a dress and be done with it….

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birthday celebrations + Nordstrom Sale tips

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Dress — Wayf lace up shirtdress c/o /// Bag — Chloe small Marcie bag /// Heels — Steve Madden’Slithur’ Sandal ///

As I mentioned yesterday, the biggest sale of the year is LIVE!  You can find all my picks here (I’ll be updating them through the weekend) and I offer details on how to shop the sale WITHOUT needing a Nordstrom credit card.  Trust me, most…

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it’s all in black and white

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Dress — Theory wrap dress /// Shoes — Rebecca Minkoff Riley lace up sandal /// Bracelets — here, here, and large silver cuff from Tiffany & Co /// Bag — Saint Laurent Cabas bag, similar for less here ///

  When it comes to luxe workwear or pieces with minimalist design there’s always one brand that comes to mind… Theory has long been the standard for modern design and premium fabrics.  For me, they’ve always been a go-to when I’m looking for the perfect…

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a pit stop + the most comfortable LBD

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This weekend while we were driving to Houston, we made a quick stop at my Mom’s in Fort Worth.  I must say that the city has so many cool areas.  We normally make a stop to the legendary Joe T. Garcia’s but instead we spent…

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going off the shoulder + getting real about what’s been happening

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What a week.  What a year. I try to keep AiW a happy fashionable place but after yesterday’s news it’s hard to do that.  I wish this could just be an I’m driving-to-Texas-to-see-my-family post.  But actually I’m going to my grandma’s funeral.  That, combined with the…

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July 4th weekend

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Dress — Ella Moss Zaneen Fringe Dress c/o  /// Hat — J.Crew Panama Hat /// Sandals — Steve Madden Werkit sandals (under $60)/// Sunglasses – Quay Australia ‘Cherry Bomb’ 60mm Sunglasses 

It was kind of a weird 4th of July for us.  The weather was stormy and we didn’t even get to see any fireworks!  The good news is, it was a great lazy weekend of catching up on sleep and getting to spend time with…

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Instagram Round Up + Weekend Ready

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It’s Friday and this day is even better because it’s a holiday weekend!  I hope you’ll be spending it relaxing and watching fireworks with family and friends.  We’ll be heading to the lake with my best friend and I’ll be snapping all the fun over…

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