In the world of fashion, bold prints like leopard, snake and jaguar have taken over in the past few months, making them a clear front runner for prints of choice this Summer & Fall. We see leopard print in skirts, dresses, shirts, bags, and lots of different styles of shoes. I love that these bold prints can be worn as neutrals too!

I love to try new things & get outside of my comfort zone, and find ways to take style inspiration and make it my own. I love that fashion can sometimes get us to try (and fall in love with) new styles as we learn how to make them our own. Victoria Emerson bracelets and wraps are so fun because you can really find any style or color that best describes & represents YOU, and incorporate that into your daily style.

Okay I am having a major throwback moment as all of the retro sneakers have been coming back in to style this summer! Any time I wear my chunky “dad” shoes or these “grandpa” shoes my parents laugh and say, YUP we wore those too haha! Isn’t it pretty funny that every style comes back around at some point?

OKAY you guys here it goes, a big bold statement I am going to make haha.. these Spanx leather leggings are my ULTIMATE holy grail Fall item on my closet! If you have been around my Instagram or blog for any time now you have probably seen me style these a few different ways throughout the seasons.

For summer, I think a fun bold skirt is a perfect staple. Pairing this skirt & denim jacket with white details keeps it fresh and bright for this warm weather. I haven’t really owned anything super bright & vibrant neon like this yet haha and I will say, it is BOLD and I love it!

Over the years my love for dressing casual & comfortable has grown; there is nothing better to me than feeling really good in what you’re wearing and being able to move around. Having function play a role in my outfit makes sense as someone who is constantly on the go. 

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is an exclusive sale that showcases new releases for Fall fashion,
as well as best selling items at a discounted price. For cardholders the sale runs from July 10th-18th, and opens to the public on July 19th. The sale then runs for almost two more weeks; prices go up August 4th.

As a self proclaimed queen of shoes haha I always am looking for the cutest new shoes each season to style in fun ways. I really think a good shoe can totally make or break an outfit, and I find it so fun to get creative with how I style them! These Cole Haan Zerogrand sneakers are the definition of mixing comfort and style, and that’s really what this brand is known for. 

I find that the right pair of shoes can add so much to any outfit; and even the most simple outfits can really be brought to life with the right pair of shoes. So here is to fuzzy shoes & platform sandals all Summer long!

Matt and I made the trip up to the gorgeous tulip fields on Easter Sunday and spent the day together in the sun.

I asked YOU what your thoughts were on the Billie razor, and oh my goodness you ladies showed up with the responses!! Whenever you try a new brand I feel like there is always some hesitation in wanting to be like, “this is my FAVE product” because you usually don’t try something once and fall in love haha. BUT this razor is the exception!

When you wear makeup all day long, every day, your skin can get clogged and pores get filled with makeup that won’t come out with just a makeup wipe. I didn’t realize the importance of cleaning your skin, and most importantly, cleaning it with ingredients that were working for better skin.

In the Summer I always want something that is lightweight, low coverage, & that has SPF. I love the idea of applying a little makeup after leaving the lake, or going on the boat, or even applying it beforehand & not worrying about it looking like I’ve got a face full of makeup on!

Being intentional about setting aside time to recharge will help you feel more in control of your day. A lot of stuff comes up every day, but when you can learn to create some margin and space where you can relax and recharge, you are going to feel much stronger when you are going in to your day!

This Summer, Matt and I are making it a goal of ours to spend more time exploring the area around us; where we call home! It is pretty funny to think that we spend so much money, time and stress (to be honest sometimes it can be mostly stress haha) on traveling & exploring other cities, but we rarely think to explore our own!

I just got back from Malibu, a Young Life camp on the Princess Louisa Inlet in Canada, late last night! This is my 5th time going to this camp, and I thought since some of you have followed along with me for some time now, I would go into more details on my journey with Young Life & what camp looks like too!

If you are like me & live in an apartment, or even just want an easy hack for hanging curtains without damaging your walls, this is the perfect DIY project for you!

As Matt and I are coming up on our third wedding anniversary, I thought it would be fun to share a little bit more about our wedding & the details I get asked the most often about. I have to say, the biggest question I get is, “Where is your dress from?”

I love any gift that is meaningful, fun and unique. Here are some ideas that Matt and I have done for each other over the last 8 years that would be perfect for any holiday or celebration.

Around this time each year, we start to gather gifts for the people in our lives we love most! I love the tradition of giving gifts because it is a simple way that we can show love & generosity and thankfulness to the people in our lives who we are closest too.

Every Black Friday, Macy’s puts on a Holiday Parade right in downtown Seattle. I have always loved the hustle & bustle of it all because it really feels like that is what kicks off the holidays!

Sharing some Christmas and holiday inspiration! Tis the Season!

It is so important to get away and spend time together to really relax. A Friday-Sunday stay is just enough to get to experience Leavenworth, relax together, and explore Washington’s Playground.

Fashion Week in NYC has always been a dream for me! Taking you along the behind the scenes, and sometimes not so glamorous daily life during NYFW 2018!

Every September we have a tradition of going to the fair together! Sharing memories & photos from the years past.

Summer is here which means fresh fruit galore! I made a watermelon smoothie a few nights ago on a whim & it literally tasted like a pink starburst; sharing the simple recipe here!