SIMPLY LUXE

Hey guys! First and foremost, thank you so much for the well wishes on Twitter and Instagram! ❤ You guys are too sweet. Getting some blogging done from the hospital because time waits for no one, sick or not! :P Granted, this is a teeny bit behind schedule this week, but hopefully it's coming better late than never! :)

[ :: Luxe dress c/o Simply Be :: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target bag (thanks for the hookup, Jeniese!) :: ]
[ :: ASOS necklace :: Evans boots (similar) :: H&M belt :: ]

Rounding out my looks from Simply Be USA with this adorable collared dress from their Luxe collection! The sparkly threading and the contrast collar are so very chic. Love this dress!

I'm so excited for boot weather to be approaching, and this pair from Evans is the perfect basic black boot--heeled but comfortable, slouchy enough to tuck jeans into, and structured enough to stay up on their own. Very excited to wear these this season!








Thank you guys again for all the well wishes! :) I seriously have the most awesome readers ever! ❤!
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CALIFORNIA DREAMIN

Happy Independence Day! :) As much as I'm loving this trip through Europe, I'm missing home quite a bit, especially as I would normally be barbecuing, eating watermelon, and hanging out by the pool today. Ah well, I'll settle for exploring castles and pretty towns in Germany! ;)

[ :: embellished dress c/o Scarlett & Jo (available here!) :: Majid straw tote via ideeli (similar here) :: ]
[ :: Merona sandals (available here) :: filigree cuff via street vendor :: ]


Cover anything with sparkles and I will love it. This dress is no exception! I love the bright cobalt blue, but the real statement maker is the super embellished neckline! It instantly dresses up an otherwise simply cut dress, and I've gotten to wear this for a variety of occasions, from picnicking outside to a concert in Vienna. The best part? It also comes in my favorite color--purple!!








What are those of you celebrating up to today? Hopefully something that involves lots of sunshine, friends, family, and good food! :) xoxo!

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[ :: Gap striped knit moto jacket (here) :: Gap sequined tshirt (here) :: Torrid jeggings (here) :: ]
[ :: Evans boots (similar) :: scarf c/o fraas (here) :: Monika Chiang Raja clutch (here) :: ]
[ :: Forever 21/Prabal Gurung x Target/BR bracelets :: Gogo Phillip earrings :: ]




[ :: Gap striped knit moto jacket (here) :: Gap sequined tshirt (here) :: Torrid jeggings (here) :: ]
[ :: Evans boots (similar) :: scarf c/o fraas (here) :: Monika Chiang Raja clutch (here) :: ]
[ :: Forever 21/Prabal Gurung x Target/BR bracelets :: Gogo Phillip earrings :: ]

I'm sure my love of stripes is pretty well documented on this blog (and instagram, while we're at it--sorry guys), but this striped jacket has to be one of my all-time favorite pieces. Paired with a bright pink scarf and the best jeggings ever, I'm hoping this is one of those outfits I can look back on, 3 years from now and have zero regrets. I definitely can't say the same for some of my older looks, but you know, live and learn. :P

I'm also totally in love with these new-to-the-blog wide calf boots from Evans. I saw them on sale and had to get them! I know boot season is coming to an end, but these boots are so classic I know I'll get years and years of wear out of them. Totally justifies an off-season purchase, right? :P

P.S. LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH for all the sweet comments on last week's post!! Thank you! Best readers ever. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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Printed Pants! Duro Olowu for JCPenney

[ :: H&M+ oversized button down (similar) :: Duro Olowu for JCP pants (here) :: ]
 [ :: Jason Wu x Target clutch (similar) :: Jeffrey Campbell heels (similar) :: ]
[ :: Evans rings (similar) :: Nordstrom and Asos bracelets (similar) :: LOFT necklace :: ]





[ :: H&M+ oversized button down (similar) :: Duro Olowu for JCP pants (here) :: ]
 [ :: Jason Wu x Target clutch (similar) :: Jeffrey Campbell heels (similar) :: ]
[ :: Evans rings (similar) :: Nordstrom and Asos bracelets (similar) :: LOFT necklace :: ]

I'm not particularly ballsy. Actually, I'm kind of a wimp. When it comes to fashion experimentation, yes, I'll dabble in certain trends, but most of the time, I stick to my tried and true fashion favorites (skinny jeans and a blazer, anyone?). Every once in a while, though, I become fixated on a so-not-me outfit idea that drives me to absolute obsession.

For the past few months, that obsession has been finding the perfect drapey printed pants. So not part of my usual M.O., but I just KNEW I needed a pair, and I knew exactly how I needed to style them. Now, pants like these are available all over the place, but none of them were just right until I found this pair on Sunday from JCPenney of all places! The pants are from their collaboration with Duro Olowu, a Nigerian-born, London based designer. I'm in love with the print and fit, and the material is perfect for long days at the office. I could wax poetic about the perfection of these pants but honestly, all I want to do is lounge on the couch in these pants while watching a Castle marathon.

Do you guys ever obsess about an outfit or look until you get it? I can't believe how long it took me to locate the perfect pants but I'm so happy I did! :D

currently coveting: plus size & wide calf boots

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In the past week, Southern California weather has done a complete 180 and it's now super cold and rainy. I can feel a cold coming on (ugh!), and in this chilly weather, all I want to do is layer on sweaters, scarves, and jeans! What better to pair with those than some new boots, right?! :D

I invest in a new pair each year, and I know how difficult it can be to find cute wide calf boots, so I've rounded up 5 of my favorites this season! They're all gorgeous and are true plus-size/wide calf boots with over 17" circumferences. I'm particularly in love with number two's gorgeous rich purple-ish hue. How amazing would those look with black skinny jeans or leggings and a slouchy, oversized sweater?? Adding to my cart now.

Are boots one of your Fall wardrobe staples? What are some of your faves? ♥