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December 24, 2019

How to Make the Cutest Bridesmaid “Ask Box” for Christmas

We’re officially less than a year away! From venue searching, to tasting Butternut Squash Ravioli with our caterer, to dress shopping, we’ve had so much fun planning our dream wedding. The most recent item on my to-do list was to ask my Bridesmaids to stand by my side on our big day! My bridal party consists of five of my closest friends, three friends from high school and two from college!

My Bridesmaids live all across the country, so I shipped 3 of the boxes to Nashville, Arizona and Southern California and got to give two of my Bridesmaids their boxes in person in Colorado when I was home for Christmas!

What’s in the “Ask Box” ?!

Personalized Box – Thought they were so cute with their names printed in gold!

Personalized Starbucks Cups – Who doesn’t love Starbucks?

Custom Illustration Cards – So I could write them each a thoughtful note, but it’s also pretty enough to go on the shelf!

Brut from Napa – Since our wedding is in Napa Valley!

Pink + Gold Foil Macarons – Because they’re delicious, beautiful and can be customized!

MVMT Knot Bracelet – Since my girls are helping me tie-the-knot!

Prosecco Candle – Since this party is about to be lit

Gold Sheet Masks – Because my girls deserve to be pampered.

YSL Lipstick – Because, YSL.

Next up on the list? Pick out the perfect wedding dress! xx

October 11, 2019

David’s Bridal: Styling for Fall Occasions

It has been the year of Weddings and it has been so much fun getting to celebrate with our friends in so many beautiful locations. From Southern California, to Colorado, to the South of France, it has been a whirl wind of a year with so many celebrations and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

We were just in beautiful Montana for Patrick’s Best Friends wedding last week and I found the perfect dress for the rehearsal dinner from David’s Bridal. I am a huge fan of velvet and this deep wine shade for a Fall wedding.

Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Dress

This dress has such a beautiful, subtle glow when the sun hits it and I feel it is a perfect dress for any type of wedding event. It can be dressed up or down depending on the accessories and it is incredibly flattering with the ruching details on the waist.

I am wearing head-to-toe David’s Bridal and paired the velvet dress with silver accessories to dress is up a bit. I love how the entire look came together. I picked out these Pearl and Crystal Floral Teardrop Earrings and I cannot believe how affordable they are! How gorgeous are they?!

Pearl and Crystal Floral Teardrop Earrings

I also picked up the perfect clutch that pairs well with both silver and gold accessories! You can hold it as a clutch or over your shoulder with the dainty chain strap that comes with it.

Allover Glitter Metallic Clutch

One of my biggest tips for weddings is finding comfortable shoes!! The last thing you want to worry about is being in pain. I always wear a block heal and look for straps that secure the feet in place. These ones from David’s Bridal were such a good find!

Crisscross Strap Block Heel Sandals

I used to think David’s Bridal only sold wedding and bridesmaid gowns. Ever since I worked with them last Fall to feature one of their beautiful Rehearsal Dinner Dresses (remember this post?!), i’ve learned that they also offer options for wedding guests for all events surrounding a wedding.

Let’s be honest, it is HARD to decide what to wear to a wedding. Da vid’s Bridal makes it easy to find the perfect outfit by carrying appropriate options for every type of location and event this Fall.

Do you guys have any more weddings to attend this year?! I’m so excited to head to Montana next week! There is something about Fall weddings that just make me swoon.

Dress: here | Clutch: here | Heels: here | Earrings: here

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Thank you David’s Bridal for sponsoring this post.

September 4, 2019

Skylar: Why It Is My New Favorite Perfume

Who else thinks perfume is the most empowering part of their beauty routine? That’s why I have been loving Skylar. Skylar uses clean, conscious ingredients to craft beautiful, innovative and hypoallergenic scents that I can feel confident wearing since it doesn’t have any of the harmful ingredients found in traditional perfumes.

July 2, 2019

The Best Cocktail for 4th of July Using Chloe Wine Pinot Grigio

This post is sponsored by Chloe Wine.

The days are longer, the weather is warmer and the days are better – it is finally Summer! It is the season of entertaining and I always get excited to celebrate the 4th of July with friends and an ice cold glass of Chloe Wine Pinot Grigio. In recent years, we have watched the fireworks from our rooftop, sipped cocktails at a friend’s chic patio gathering and spent the afternoon celebrating at the beach! This year we got together with our friends for an early celebration and took their boat out during the San Francisco heat wave!

May 12, 2019

Happy Mother’s Day

As we get older, I find myself becoming closer and closer to my mom. Sometimes too close (I am VERY clingy and call her multiple times a day). Anyone that is a daughter or has a daughter would understand that a Mother-Daughter bond is truly unlike any other.