2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: My Affordable Picks!

Here's what I put in my cart for the first day of early access! You saw me try on a lot of this in my in store try-on post HERE but there are also some things that I added to my cart that I missed when I went into the store yesterday! All of these are affordable picks, most under $100 and a few even under $50. Everything is going so fast, a pair of jeans I was going to buy is already sold out so don't wait if you see something that catches your eye! 

Click on each item in the picture to shop!

1. Caslon Boyfriend Cardi, 2. Adidas, 3. Gorjana Necklace, 4. Rag and Bone Hat, 5. BP Jumpsuit,   6. Chunky Cardigan, 7. Leith Windowpane Top, 8. Madewell Scarf, 9. Raw Hem Tee, 10. Tote Bag, 11. BP Mule

I'll be posting my picks from different categories throughout the next few days so make sure you're subscribed to the blog for daily updates! Don't hesitate to message me if there is something specific you need or have questions about. Happy shopping! 

xo

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 Style By Julianne

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Shopping Tips & Tricks + Catalog First Look!

 
 

The most anticipated sale of the year is almost here! This year I'll be doing extensive coverage of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale with in store try-ons, shopping guides, tips and tricks, and anything else you may need to know about this epic sale that only comes once a year! 

A lot of you are so confused as to why I am so excited for a retail sale. Let me break it down for you! 

Click here to check out Jenna’s Anniversary sale tips and tricks! She is a former Nordstrom employee and is full of amazing knowledge!

What is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

The Anniversary Sale is the only time during the year where brand new items (including designer pieces) are marked down to amazing deals for a limited time! 

Important Dates 

July 12-19 Nordstrom card holders get to shop early access to all of the great deals! 

July 20-August 5 the sale opens to the public and everyone can shop! 

August 6 items go back up to full price

Click here to become a card member to gain early access to the Anniversary Sale amongst many other great benefits! You can only shop the sale if you have the card. 

The 2018 Anniversary Sale Catalog

The 2018 catalog is here with a preview of a handful of the items that will be in the sale. I'm already making my list so I can grab what I want before it's gone! Check out the first glimpse of the catalog here and keep note of what you're going to buy.

Are you as excited as I am to shop the sale? I look forward to this almost as much as Christmas! It's definitely one you won't want to miss! Make sure you subscribe to my blog below so you don't miss any updates that I put out going forward, the sale is so fast paced and the good stuff flies so fast, I don't want you all to miss out on ANYTHING. 

 

Amazon Fashion Favorites: Summer 2018

This has been such a long anticipated post! I have found so many amazing pieces this summer from Amazon and if you follow me on Instagram I've been sharing each item as I get them, but how much easier to just be able to shop ALL of my amazing finds in one place. I've rounded up all of the items I'm loving from Amazon in this blog post for your convenience! Yay!

Check out my friend Jenna’s post for take on Amazon shopping and her affordable fashion finds!

Ok, let's get started. 

You all know my obsession with woven bags this year so of course I had to take advantage of the amazing affordable options I found on Amazon. Here are the bags you've seen me carrying over the past couple months: 

Another trend I've been all over is the hats! They hide the "mom-hair" nicely and step up an outfit of basics instantly to the next level! Fedoras and panama hats have been the two styles I'm loving, but anything woven has my heart (as you've noticed) so if you have any other great hat suggestions, send them my way! Here are the ones I've been wearing non-stop. 

So fun sunnies have been super on trend this summer and I am loving all of the different affordable styles that are available, no need to shell out for the designer ones when there are identical dupes on Amazon! Here are the sun glasses I've found and have been on repeat this summer. 

Ok some last random things here, I wear this Gucci inspired belt at least once a week, and I recently found out that my favorite felt hangers are available on Amazon for cheaper than I've been able to find anywhere else and they include pant clips too! Woop woop! Check those out below

Hope you all enjoyed this first edition of Amazon fashion finds! I'm sure I will be doing a post similar to this every few months as I find more and more amazing pieces to order.  Let me know in the comments your best Amazon fashion find! I'd love to add more to my collection! 

Thanks for stopping by!

xo

Huge May Instagram Recap

 

Ok so I must admit, I've been on a role with the outfit posts lately so I figured I'd do a round-up for those of you that don't use Instagram (I know there are more than a few of you)! I got a ton of good sale and non-sale stuff from Nordstrom hence all the outfits recently! I've linked it all for you in this post if it's still available. Also, if you have Instagram but don't follow me yet, click HERE and give me some support! Comment on my most recent post that you came from the blog and I'll give you some love on your page! Happy June, y'all! 

 

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"Gucci" Tee

 

This top got so much attention when I originally posted it, yes it is fake but who want's to spend hundreds of dollars on a cotton t-shirt? Not me! Grab one while they're in stock! They tend to sell out pretty fast each time they're re-stocked.

Top: ETSY //  Denim Jacket: SIMILAR // Sunnies: SIMILAR on SALE!

 

 

 

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Leopard Print

 

Clearly I love Target! This is such a signature outfit for me, t-shirt, jeans and a fun top. Unfortunately this top is sold out and I couldn't find a good enough similar one for you all, but J-crew sells the best fun tees and graphics click HERE to check them out. I'm always stocking up.

Neck scarf: Target  // Denim: TARGET // Shoes: TARGET 

 

 

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Cool and Casual

Kale Shirt: HERE, plus size version HERE, Jeans: NORDSTROM, Shoes: DSW on major sale right now!

 

 

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Blush Stars

Sweater: EXPRESS marked WAY down now! // Jeans: SIMILAR // Shoes: TARGET and SIMILAR

 

 

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Weekend Tee

Bag: AMAZON (under $20) // Top: SIMILAR // Denim: NORDSTROM // Shoes: NORDSTROM and SIMILAR (exact dupe at a fraction of the price)

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Cargo Vest

Top: GAP // Vest: SIMILAR (on sale) // Jeans: H&M (only $10!!!) // Sandals: TARGET // Bag: NORDSTROM // Sunglasses: RAYBAN or similar $14 dupe HERE

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Free People

Top: FREE PEOPLE // Jeans: EXPRESS // Shoes: TARGET 

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Black and White 

Blazer: H&M // Denim: MADEWELL // Booties: NORDSTROM

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Cozy Henley

Hat: AMAZON // Top: URBAN OUTFITTERS (I have three colors, best top EVER!)// Jeans: OLD NAVY

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Pop O' Leopard

Sweater: SIMILAR // Denim: SIMILAR // Top: GAP // Shoes: NIKE you'll see me wear THESE similar ones all the time too // Sunglasses: AMAZON 

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Seeing Stars

Top: H&M (on sale) // Cardigan: OLD NAVY // Jeans: H&M // Sandals: TARGET

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Nordstrom Girl

Hat: RAG AND BONE // Top: SIMILAR // Shorts: NORDSTROM (obsessed) // Booties: NORDSTROM // Necklace: GORJANA // Belt: AMAZON 

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Ruffle Jumpsuit

Jumpsuit: NORDSTROM (SOOOO comfy) // Jacket: NORDSTROM // Shoes: SOLUDOS // Necklace: GORJANA // Belt: AMAZON 

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Summer Florals

Top: TEN SIXTY SHERMAN (from the half yearly sale) // Jeans: H&M // Shoes: SAM EDELMAN // Bag: AMAZON // Hat: AMAZON 

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LBD

Dress: NORDSTROM (best, most flattering, comfiest dress you'll ever own) // Duster: OLD NAVY // Bag: AMAZON // Shoes: TORY BURCH // Necklace: Gorjana

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Cozy Culottes

Top: SUB URBAN RIOT (similar) // Pants: NORDSTROM // Shoes: NIKE // Hat: AMAZON // Sunglasses: BP

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Ice Cream Date

Shoes are from last summer, I couldn't find anything similar enough to link, sorry! 

Top: NORDSTROM // Duster: OLD NAVY // Jeans: ARTICLES OF SOCIETY // Necklace: GORJANA 

I don't know why I'm always so surprised by how long these Instagram round-up posts take me to create. The time and effort are always worth it though because these posts are always some of the most popular ones, so I hope you all enjoyed this one! I had a lot of fun with Instagram this month since I taught myself how to edit with Lightroom and have been working on being more consistent. 

As always, please comment below if there is something I forgot to tag or if you have any questions. Also let me know what you think of my new Instagram vibes. Do you love the new editing? Hate it? Love all the outfits? Miss all the flatlays? Please, please, please let me know. This kind of feedback helps me continue to create content you all love to see. 

Thanks for reading!

xo

 

*Some of the links used in this post are affiliate links, all opinions are my own. I may receive a small commission when you purchase an item with these links but they are completely free for you to use. All sales that I make help me to fund and up-keep my blog. Thanks for all the support!* 

A Smocked Jumpsuit for Memorial Weekend!

Happy long weekend, friends! Despite all of the sales going on right now, I ended up finding a lot of new goodies when I was out shopping the other day that were not part of the sale, but are SO worth mentioning.

This post will be featuring the most comfortable piece that I found which is this cute smocked top jumpsuit. I normally don't find pieces like this to be flattering on me but lately I've been loving anything that has smocking on it so I gravitated toward this piece and was pleasantly surprised when I tried it on. Not only is it super flattering on, but it feels like actual PAJAMAS. It fits true to size, I got a medium and it is perfect. I plan to wear this beauty with some fun platform sandals or even dress it up with heels and blazer! I think it could be a fun alternative to a dress for summer occasions like weddings, wine tasting, parties, brunch, etc! I have a good gauge (from working at Nordstrom for forever) at how quickly things will see out, and I can tell this piece will be one that flies off the rack.

Make sure to also pick up this cute, super soft and stretchy denim jacket while you're at it! I told myself no more denim jackets this summer, but this one was soooooo comfy I could not say no. Plus it is the updated version of their classic denim jacket and it's even better than before! Definitely a great addition to your summer wardrobe. 

Another item you need is this designer inspired belt for under $20. I plan on ordering it in brown too. I've been wearing it a ton this Spring! 

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^ How beautiful is my parent's backyard?! ^

I hope you all have an amazing, long holiday weekend! We'll be enjoying the farmers market tomorrow and then enjoying the company of family and laying low for the rest of the weekend! 

Thanks for reading!

xo

A Spring Outfit and Cotton Candy Trees

I was so desperate to get cherry blossom pictures this year.

Last year I was very pregnant and hoped to snag some maternity shots with the amazing blooming trees, but I never got the opportunity. There is a very small window of time, I'm talking 7ish days that these trees bloom before the petals fall off, and with all of the rain this month I knew it would be an even smaller window. Of course there wasn't one nice day in the forecast in the foreseeable future, but the trees were already blooming to their full potential and even dropping petals already so I knew I had to trek out into the cold and rain to get my pictures if I wanted them at all, and hope for a break in the rain (spoiler: it only rained harder).

Although it was cold and wet, Stella and I had an amazing time with our good friend (and volunteer photographer) Krysta. We drove all the way down to the State Capitol building, almost an hour away from Portland! We even got to stop by and visit the Salem, Oregon Nordstrom store to say goodbye, one day before they shuttered it's doors for good! Here are some of the shots we got. You can tell by my soggy hair that the rain was relentless... I really had to brighten up the exposure to make these pictures look like Spring and not mid-Winter. All of my outfit details are linked below! Enjoy! 

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Necklace: Gorjana, Top: J Crew, Blazer: H&M, Denim: Universal Thread, Shoes: A New Day 

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Trendy Woven Bags for Spring (and Affordable Dupes)!

Hi gals and guys! Happy first day of Spring! What's the weather like where you live? We are on a two day streak of 60 degree weather here in Portland and it feels and looks like summer outside, I'm loving all of the sunshine! I'm attempting to soak up all of the vitamin D that I can before the rain starts tomorrow... we even have one day of snow on our forecast later on this week which is so insane. I'll enjoy this beautiful, short-lived weather while we have it! 

I figured I'd start of this season with a fun post on one of my favorite trends that appears year after year around this time, and that would be woven bags! These babies come back consistently every year during the Spring, and this year is no exception! Although where I live I'm still trending toward denim and booties with a cozy jacket, I'm already stocking up on my favorite straw bags to wear when the warm weather comes back for the Summer!

In this blog post, I've rounded up some of my favorites from Clare V., to Amazon, and every price point in between for any budget! I've heavily curated this post to only include my absolute favorite styles. There are a handful in each category and it was SO hard to narrow it down, but just know I took hours scouring all of my favorite shopping sites so you don't have to. This is one of those posts you bookmark and save for later, I plan on updating it throughout the next few months as new styles come out and prices drop, I'll send out reminders here and there but just a heads up so you know to keep checking back as well! 

The Cult Gaia Arc Bag

We'll start with an iconic silhouette from Cult Gaia. This bag comes back with a vengeance every year, and each time sells out before I can get my hands on it so this year I made sure to snag one during the off season so I can use it all summer long and not be waiting and waiting for it to be re-stocked (it didn't last year)! Click here to get the iconic Arc Bag. Click HERE for a SUPER affordable dupe! More Cult Gaia favorites and dupes are included in the following carousel:

The Clare V. Alice Bag

Another iconic bag that comes back each year is this circular shaped, versatile sisal bag. I love this style because it is beautiful like the Arc bag but it is a tad more casual, which is more my vibe. I couldn't shell out for the full price one HERE, unfortunately they never go on sale, but I found an affordable dupe that I couldn't pass up right HERE.  Also, this one by Loeffler Randall is also a fun option at a similar price if you don't want to stand out from the other fashionistas! I also tagged additional affordable options below:

The Half Moon Straw Tote

I wish I could tell you exactly who made THIS half moon design first, but this one is another classic shape that seems to have been on the scene longer than I have, and now everyone makes their own version of it. I'll tag a bunch from different retailers below so you can shop from your favorite, but honestly they all look identical and are around the same price point. This was the most affordable one I found right HERE. 

The Fun Straw Tote

This is one of my favorite categories! I got an amazing pom pom straw bag from Asos last year and I wore it a ton last year, you may remember it from THIS post back when I was pregnant. There are so many new fun bags this year I could hardly narrow it down and I'm sure I'll be updating this post as the summer goes on, but here are my current favorites: 

The Woven Basket Bag

THIS little cutie is in my cart right now, I'm just waiting to get paid so I can buy it! I've loved this thing since I saw it last summer. I think this style is essential if you want to be a part of this trend for Spring/Summer, and is a great dupe for the ICONIC (how many times can I use that word in this post, thesaurus, anyone?!) Jane Birkin basket bag. How fun would this be to wear to Easter brunch?! In fact, I most likely will be styling this with my Easter dress this year! Check my favs out here:

The Straw Clutch

I love these bags because they're often reminiscent of a fun beach bag but in a compact and more formal style. Usually they pack a punch with fun colors and details and most of the time are a less expensive alternative to a larger straw bag. One can never have to many fun clutches! Here are some of my favorites for this season:

I really hope you all found this post helpful in your search for the perfect woven bag to fit your needs and budget this year! I wish there had been a post like this last year that I could have referenced for my straw bag shopping needs, but alas I never found one that I could shop that included affordable options and great dupes. Not sure why it took me a whole year to realize that I could just do the research myself and combine it into a resourceful post for you and I find the best, cutest spring bags! 

Thanks for taking the time to read, hope you all are having a lovely first day of Spring!

xo

Building Your Wardrobe | 10 Basics You Need In Your Closet!

Hi friends! 

**DISCLAIMER: The into to this post is long. If you'd like to skip to the actual "10 basics you need in your closet" part of this post, just scroll on down to the first large heading and begin there. OR skip all of the reading and scroll all the way down to watch my VIDEO!**

This series is something I've been wanting to create for some time now and I'm so excited to bring you the first post today! This type of post is a change from my usual content, but will be a useful tool you can return to time and time again, so make sure to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss any part of the series, or bookmark this page so you can check back for the next posts if you'd like! 

As this is the first post I'm publishing in the "building your wardrobe" series I wanted to give a little bit of info on what the entire thing is going going to be about. Obviously I love fashion, and the whole idea behind me creating this blog initially was to give you all some insight into the thoughtful decision making behind my personal style and the reasons why I choose to wear what I wear, as well as how I generally put together an outfit based around a specific item (or items). 

Sooo... this series. I've been doing a lot of thinking about the amount of STUFF that I have in my closet. A lot of it I don't wear, let alone even think about and it is just filling up space that I could be using for much more important things, or even just space to BREATHE. I wanted to simplify my life this year and that means getting rid of the extra junk, and having a clean slate, a fresh start to the year and to my life! This series is going to basically chronicle me starting my wardrobe from the ground up... and no, this does not mean I'm throwing everything away and starting from scratch, but I will be more intentional with my purchases and I'm going to be better about buying things that I actually want vs. things that I think others would enjoy seeing on my Instagram. No one wants to see the same sweater on me as they've already seen on 9 trillion other bloggers.

I am going to re-build my wardrobe, starting with items I own, and getting rid of items that don't work, while categorizing things into guides for you all to easily follow along and do the same thing if you wish! Does that make sense? I'm basically pretending I have nothing and then shopping my own closet to decide what I need and don't need, being intentional with what I'm keeping and buying new, and really focusing on items that I love and need vs. items that I'm buying just because I think someone might like to see it in an Instagram post.

JEEEEZ this sounds RAMBLE-Y. If you have Q's leave 'em in the comments. I'm sure this is going to end up confusing AF.

This first article is going to be about the 10 basics you need to make sure you have in your closed that will build the foundation to any wardrobe. These pieces are fundamentals that you can mix and match with anything and create a million outfits with. They are basic items that will never go out of style and pieces that you feel and look amazing wearing. The specific garments I'm showing you are the items that work well for ME. This list is a general guideline to follow, I am by no means an expert, this is just my opinion, not the gospel! So take from it what you will, but I hope you do gain at least a nugget of good information from this whole thing! All right, here we go!

[PS. This is in no particular order, every item is just as important as the others in the list.]

[PPS. Remember, this is a bare bones list of basics, you can add or subtract from your own basics as you wish!]

10 WARDROBE BASICS 

1. T SHIRT

Everyone needs a good T-shirt in black and white, and in whatever shape and size fits them best. I prefer an oversized v-neck, since I find it to be the most versatile shape and it flatters my broad shoulders and tall frame nicely, but really as long as you have an amazing tee that fits you, any shape will do! If you have any old tees in your closet that you never reach for, donate them, get rid of them, you don't need that negativity in your life (or closet).

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2. BLACK SKINNY DENIM

Ok, this is a DUH. And I'm sure I don't even need to tell you how a super skinny, stretchy, high-waisted, super dark, black skinny jean will be the most flattering and versatile pair of pants you own, but then, I just did! this is the pair you need, but I'll tag some affordable options too for you thrifty gals. But I promise you won't regret splurging on premium denim. You'll end up buying ten pairs of cheap jeans anyway so overall you'll spend more if you don't buy premium denim in the long run, ya feel me?!

3. MEDIUM WASH JEANS 

Get these in any fit and any wash that you prefer. I only say medium wash because I feel as though it goes with everything and also is sliiiiightly less casual than a lightwash jean. Of course dark wash will always be the most slimming, but medium will always be the most versatile!

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4. LEATHER MOTO JACKET

This jacket is my ride or die. I've had it for ever and I wear it often. Try, like 3-4 days a week... In my opinion real leather is superior to faux as it only gets more squishy and buttery as the years go by, and it will last forEVER. But I understand some of y'all are vegan, and if you prefer a synthetic material, I'm okay with it! I also have a few faux leather options in my collection. I'll tag a few of each down below.

5. DENIM JACKET

I really love my Topshop denim jacket, unfortunately it is no longer available, but I do see it come back in stock seasonally on the Nordstrom website time and again! but there are so many other cute distressed styles out there these days, basically every retailer has their own version! Denim jackets will never go out of style and you can even wear them with jeans, you can literally wear them with anything. The darker the denim the more you can get away with. Lighter washes give off a more casual vibe!

6. WHITE BUTTON UP TOP

I'm not going to lie, I have a whole section of these in my closet [I know, I know, this is one of the areas I'm working on]. I've tagged my staples though, these are my favs that never go out of stock and tend to be the ones I reach for the most. You'll find yourself wearing a white button up layered over a graphic tee with your leather moto jacket on top, or to your office job interview with a pair of slacks. There's no limit to how far you can take this piece!

7. LBD [Little Black Dress]

The little black dress. This dress in particular is without a doubt, hands down, my favorite item I own. It is the only thing I can throw on when I literally have NO CLUE what to wear out of the 34,987,349 items in my closet. This dress is magic, and I've work it to everything from a job interview, to a wedding, to the grocery store, to date night. It's seen the world I tell ya! So click on over to Nordy's and buy this dress ASAP. I promise it is worth every penny. If you hate this particular dress, just find another that you feel as passionate about. I won't judge you [too much] for not choosing my favorite. 

8. STACKED HEEL BOOTIE

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A comfortable heeled bootie is KEY. Hands down the most versatile shoe you'll own. If you don't have any, These are my die hards fa sho. They are shoes that look and act like a heel, but feel like a dream in comparison. I can wear my booties all day at work on my feet and not have to change into flats half-way through, which is saying something [low pain tolerance, hah!]. Make sure you own a pair that do you right, girl!

9. BLACK FLATS

These are for when the heels fail you half way through the day. They feel great and look stylish, and they come in a million different styles so you can get whichever look suits you the best! Unfortunately the ones I showed in my video are no longer available but I linked some of the others I've tried and loved as well!

10. BLACK BLAZER

My favorite way to wear a black blazer is with an oversized graphic tee, faux leather leggings, my Nike's and a beanie. Sooooo... NO they aren't just for job interviews anymore. You can wear a blazer with anything, it will totally UP the cool factor of your casual looks! This one is my tried and true! I love that its oversized and a little more casual, yet you can throw it over a dress for a night out too! Obsessed!

We'll that just about sums up our time here today, and just in time too because this post is now VERY long. I had a lot of fun coming up with this series so I hope you enjoy following along! Make sure you subscribe at the bottom of the page so you don't miss any of the articles to come.

If you'd like to watch my video further explaining my picks, here it is: 

Next up.... shoes!

xo

Perfect Plaid Dress For Fall

Happy November!

I love this month, it's Scorpio season, I'm a November baby and I am so in my element this season. Can you believe this year is almost over?! It's been quite eventful to say the least. Had a baby, bought my first ever new car, quit my job to become a stay at home/work from home mom, started blogging full time, the list could go on fo eva! 

My sister and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful day and shoot some fall looks. It was the first Halloween in 10 years that it didn't rain here in Portland, and it could not have been more perfect outside for photos. We had a lot of fun with this shoot so get excited for some goofy pics mixed in.

This plaid dress has been on repeat lately, and it's super affordable, but almost sold out so hurry! It was a great transitional piece for when it was still warm out and now I can pair it with tights through the fall! I'm also featuring this AMAZING scarf. For some reason it's not available online yet (I'll let you know on Instagram when it is!) so here's a similar one in the meantime! It is actually the softest thing I own, and Stella loves to snuggle into it when I'm holding her, it's too cute! 

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THESE. If you are looking for the perfect bootie, you need these ASAP! I searched for ever for a brown bootie for fall and these fit the bill perfectly! They're also under $90, and extremely comfortable. I just ordered a second pair in black!

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Thanks for reading! Get excited for lots on new fall content com ing your way very soon! 

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Where Have I Been? + Huge Instagram Round-Up!

Soooooo...

I've been gone for a minute, and I'm sure if you follow me on any of my social media outlets you know that I had a baby! I'm sure even if you just follow me through my blog you most likely gathered that was what had happened based on the timeline of my pregnancy updates. Well, I'm back now and I plan to get back on track with a good routine of posting. Now that baby girl is two months old (HOW?!), and Dustin is back at work after his bonding leave, I'm really working hard on getting myself back into a good daily routine with my little one!

I recently went through a little internal conflict with myself and posting pictures of the baby bean on social media. I really want my family to be able to see pictures of her if they aren't able to see her often in person, but I was feeling a slight unease posting her to a public profile with thousands of followers. I've spent the good part of a year growing my social media account and it was a little sad to start over, but it was also nice to begin with a clean slate and have an Instagram account devoted solely to style and my blog. And who knows, maybe some day I'll be more comfortable posting pictures of Stella on my public accounts, but for now you can catch snippets of her in my Instagram stories if you aren't a close friend or family. I've been spending my hiatus working on the beginning growth of this account and if you aren't following me over there, click HERE to head on over and check it out for daily outfit pictures! 

I figured I'd kick off my return with a good ol' Instagram round up! There will be more items linked here versus my ShopStyle account since they don't work with some of the brands I like to wear but I still want you all to be able to buy them even though I won't be gaining any commission out of it. On that note, make sure if you love something that you've seen me wear, click the links I post to purchase it! I only get a small portion of the sale, but now that I'm not working this is my sole income so if you want it and I don't have it link, just ask! I'll send it your way :)

Thank you all for being loyal followers and sticking around, I hope to continue to remain consistent for you all, and feel free to comment on this post and let me know what else you'd like to see in the near future! 

Keep scrolling for the Instagram round up->

Graphic tee and leggings

Topshop TOP, Zella LEGGINGS, Nike Roshe SHOES

gingham tee shirt and yellow mules

Shein Gingham SHIRT, AG JEANS, Sam Edelman SHOES

striped top and distressed jeggings

Asos striped TOP, Express distressed JEANS, Converse SHOES

lace top distressed black jeans and leather jacket

Shein lace TOP, Blank NYC leather JACKET, Express distressed JEANS, Shoes similar HERE

blue off the shoulder top, white jeans and marc fisher espadrilles

Shein off-shoulder TOP, Topshop white JEANS, Marc Fisher ESPADRILLES

gingham top, jeans, and jimmy choos

Shein gingham TOP, Articles of Society JEANS, Jimmy Choo HEELS

asos button up shirt dress
topshop lattice back sweater

Topshop bell sleeve SWEATER, Zella LEGGINGS, Marc Fisher ESPADRILLES

star sweater

Chic Wish star SWEATER, Zella LEGGINGS, Target SHOES

stripes and ruffles off the shoulder top

Shein off shoulder ruffle TOP, Articles of Society JEANS, Shoes [sold out] another emboridered pair I love HERE

pink tiered maxi dress

Topshop denim JACKET, Loft MAXI DRESS, Romwe HANDBAG, shoes [sold out] another pair I love HERE

white button up and platform creepers

Top [sold out] another favorite HERE, Zella LEGGINGS, Chloe HANDBAG, super affordable handbag dupe HERE, Romwe creeper platform SHOES 

striped ruffle sleeve top and booties

Gentle Monster SUNGLASSES, Jcrew top [sold out] similar HERE

star joggers

Karen Walker SUNGLASSES, Blank NYC leather JACKET, Topshop TOP, BooHoo PANTS, Nike SHOES

 

As always, thanks for reading!

xo

Julianne

Summer Whites

My belly button is starting to show haha and yes, I made the rookie mistake of hairband on the wrist. Oops!

I'm totally obsessed with this cute white dress! I'm all about wearing crisp whites in the summer, and this year I'm loving white paired with denim. I ordered this Pink Blush dress in hopes to get it in time to wear to my baby shower, sadly it arrived two days after. That's okay, I still have plenty of time to wear it this summer! The great thing about the maternity dresses from Pink Blush is that they can also be worn after pregnancy and not look like a maternity piece! I know I already talked about this in my last post with this brand, but it excites me that I won't have to store away any of these beautiful dresses that I've gotten from their boutique when the baby is born. I'm totally going to continue wearing them all for as long as I can get away with! All of you non-pregnant babes can get away with wearing these Pink Blush pieces, but I also made sure to link this dress down below, it's one of my favorite white dresses that I own that I wore all the time pre-pregnancy. It's currently on sale for under $50 too!. I've featured this denim jacket before, it's my favorite denim jacket that I've had for going on four years now, and I still pull it out at least once a week. I'm also repeating these espadrilles (ultimate shoes of spring/summer 2017), can't get enough of these babies! Price per wear, totally worth it. Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend! It finally stopped raining here in Portland, and I'm excited to finally be able to go outside and enjoy the sunshine! 

xo

Pink Blush Florals

This week has been anything but eventful. It's Friday and I feel like I've gotten so much done, but I can't really remember DOING anything. Do any of you ever feel that way? Since I left my full time retail job about two weeks ago, I've been keeping busy with blogging full time, but I've also been planning for the baby and the baby shower, grocery shopping and making dinners every night, and keeping up on cleaning which is actually so much more time consuming that I imagined (haha). I really am enjoying not having to go into work anymore, and I can tell my pregnant body is thanking me for not being on my feet for 9 hours in heels anymore as well. 

That being said, I've definitely been putting less effort into my appearance. I've only been putting makeup on if/when I leave the house or when I'm taking pictures. Leggings and a t-shirt have been my go-to uniform unless I'm doing a photoshoot as well. Don't get me wrong, I love saving the extra time in the morning when I'm getting ready, but there's something to say for putting on a little makeup and a cute outfit (at least cuter than leggings) even if you're just staying home. Sometimes I feel this makes me MORE productive, as if I were getting ready to go into work. Also it saves me time later if I do end up having to leave the house for anything. Either way, I'm loving the reduced stress of not working retail and focusing solely on MY passions and what I want to do on a daily basis. I am so fortunate to be able to take this time for me before the baby arrives to reset, and plan. Trust me, I don't take it for granted one bit! 

I took some pictures the other day when it was in the 90's here in Portland. 90's. In MAY. Way too hot, but we found some shade and my sister was so kind to take the time to photograph this blog and the last blog for me. Thanks, Miranda! This cute dress is from Pink Blush, just like the previous post. I can't seem to get enough of their cute maternity dresses, and they definitely are helping me get out of my t-shirt and leggings rut when I just need to wear SOMETHING to feel cute. I've been choosing styles from their site that I know I can wear after pregnancy too, which is part of the reason this dress was so perfect. The tie around the waist will allow me to wear it at my post-pregnancy size, but also through the last few weeks (can you believe it?!) that I'm pregnant. Their clothes aren't just for pregnant mamas either, like I said they can be worn by any size, they just have those added details that make it easier to transition (stretchy material, ties around the waist, etc.) for those like me who will be fluctuating in size quite drastically in the coming months. You can access their website here to see the rest of their cute styles! Also, they're having a 25% off sale for the holiday weekend, site wide! Perfect time to check them out if you've been curious. I also wore these shoes that everyone is always asking about, well they are finally on sale, and under $100! Here is a link to my bag too, I featured this bag in this blog post not long ago, definitely a great affordable designer bag if you don't want to spend thousands!

Hope you all have an amazing weekend! We're gearing up for some birthday fun, and a third day off for Memorial Day! Plus it's supposed to be in the 90's again, woohoo! 

xo

Casual T-Shirt and Camel Cardi

Necklace: BAUBLEBAR, T-shirt: TARGET, Leggings (maternity): TARGET, here are my favorite leggings when I'm not pregnant: NORDSTROM, Cardigan (similar): HERE, Booties: SAM EDELMAN, Bag (a new favorite!): MADEWELL

Today was a full day of baby shower planning and errands! I feel super accomplished, and much less anxious about my baby shower which is only a couple weeks away now. I can't believe how quickly it came up on us... it feels like only a second ago that is was still two months away. Everything about this pregnancy is going by SO fast!

It was so nice outside again today! I wanted to be comfy, but still put together, I threw on a t-shirt and leggings and decided to dress is up with this new layered gold necklace that I just got in the mail, and of course my favorite booties that you've seen a million times already! No shame. This cardigan is old, but I found a similar one for anyone interested, it's linked below! 

Thanks for reading, have a great week!

xo

Yellow Shoes and an Ice Cream Date

Jeans: EXPRESS, Shoes: SAM EDELMAN, bag (under $50!): GLAMOROUS, Top: similar HERE and HERE,

Today I wasn't feeling the greatest, between being almost 32 weeks pregnant and starting my day off with a bad headache, I spent most of the day laying on the couch registering for the hospital and signing up for pregnancy classes. I also got a nice long nap in before Dustin got home from work. He convinced me to get up and go for a walk and ice cream to see if it made me feel any better. DUH ice cream makes everything better! We walked by the river while we ate our ice cream cones, it was so perfect outside! 

I've been looking all over for the perfect yellow shoes that are compatible with my third trimester baby belly getting in the way of buckling or tying anything onto my feet, and these fit the bill. They aren't only easy to put on, they're super comfortable and reasonably affordable! In case you haven't noticed I've been on a shoe buying spree for the past few months since my feet are one of the only parts of my body that haven't expanded to the point that I don't know what to put on them, so shoes, shoes, and more shoes it is!

I'm wearing one of my favorite t-shirt dresses since it is long enough to cover the fact that my pants don't button or zip up (they aren't maternity, obv). I just scrunched it up to make it look like a shirt! Unfortunately it's no longer available, but I'll link some similar options at similar price points. I am so obsessed with these jeans, I got them to wear after the baby was born but I couldn't wait. They are super comfy and stretchy and under $100! 

Can we just talk about this woven bag?! I linked it in my last post as well, but I just can't get enough of it. I love all the color it adds to the most basic outfit and of course the poms are too cute!

I'm going to start dinner now, and then go to bed early. I hope you all are having a great week, thanks for reading!

xo

Orange Off The Shoulder Dress

orange summer off the shoulder dress
orange off shoulder dress laughing
sister picture floral dress and orange dress
sister picture orange summer off the shoulder dress and floral summer dres

I just got home from an exhausting, but really fun weekend spent with family for my cousin's wedding! If you know me personally you've heard all about my struggle to find cute things that fit me that I'll be able to wear through my pregnancy as well as after the baby is born. I'm not totally against maternity clothes, but I do feel like working in fashion and retail that I am lucky enough to have access to many different options and maternity is not the most practical, and usually unreasonably expensive! 

I think I tried on a million dresses trying to find something that fit me and I felt comfortable in for this wedding. I've been gravitating toward form fitting styles as I've been growing in size because it's fun to show off the baby bump, but sometimes it's nice to wear something that is a little more forgiving and more fun than a basic fitted dress!

I saw this orange dress on Instagram a couple weeks ago, and as soon as I found out the price it was a a done deal. I ordered my normal size as it is obviously oversized by nature and it fit perfectly! I wore it off the shoulder all evening long, but somehow I didn't end up with any pictures of me wearing it that way. I liked having the option of wearing it up on my shoulders as well, and it is super cute either way! Nothing better than a versatile piece, right? The color is so perfect for spring/summer and I know I'll probably wear it a ton more as I continue to grow. I loved wearing it so much I think I might even pick it up in another color!

My shoes are these perforated cream block heels that I've been loving and wearing a lot lately. They're SUPER comfortable and I wore them all night long with no problem at all! If you follow me on Instagram you've seen them a million times, but honestly they deserve all the face time, because they are AMAZING. Highly suggest them if you work on your feet a lot but want to wear cute shoes, they fit all the criteria for me! All outfit details are linked below if you're interested.

I hope you all had a great weekend as well!

Thanks for reading

xo

Spring Fashion Trends

Hope everyone is having an amazing week! I was inspired to write this post due to my pull towards these particular trends this year, I thought it would be fun to round up my top 5 favorite spring trends and share them with you all. I'd also love to hear about your favorite trends! Leave me a comment below with trends that you love that I didn't include. Enjoy!

2017 spring trends

 

Showing Some Shoulder

This is my first trend because it is my favorite one! I'm loving the peek of shoulder for spring, especially since we've spend months covered up in knits and jackets. Off the shoulder items are not hard to pull off, as long as you buy the items in your correct size. Pair tops like this with distressed denim or a clean-cut skinny jean. Add a dainty, short necklace like this one or a pair of statement earrings (these are my fav's this year) to create the perfect look. We'll be seeing this trend look more tailored this year vs. last years casual boho vibe. I'm loving the one shoulder look that's showing up this year also! Expect 2017's interpretation of the trend to be more elevated and sophisticated with stripes and shirting details. Here are some purchases I've made for spring, as well as some items that I have in my shopping cart: 

 

The Not So Basic Loafer Slide

This one has been around since last spring, and it is back with a vengeance for 2017! It all started with the Gucci loafer, and this beauty was seen on every blogger and celebrity in 2016. Luckily for us frugal fashionistas, there are a million options this year at a much affordable price, as you've seen on my instagram, I got these Sam Edelman loafers for around $100 (a far cry from the $1,000 price tag of their designer counterparts) and they are just as chic as any other high end brand! I love that this shoe can elevate a basic outfit so quickly without sacrificing comfort (great for prego's like me!) I've included options below that I have, or have my eye on.

 

The Statement Sleeve

Sleeve details are HUGE this spring! Expect to see embellishments such as ruffles, lace, an eyelets. The more dramatic, the better! I myself have indulged in a few pieces with different sleeve details, but my favorite by far has to be this Zara shirt with the tiered, bubble sleeves. Such a unique twist on a basic piece, and it's only $49.90! There are affordable options all over, I've linked more of my favorites below.

 

The Espadrille

We all saw the return of these Chloe inspired espadrilles... the shoe from last spring that sold out so quickly, but is back with a vengeance, and more availability this spring. Of course this trend is expected this time of year, but there looks to be more sophistication in this years options. The once "beach shoe" can now be worn to work in 2017 with the cute styles that have appeared this time around. I've invested in a few pairs already, and I have my eye on a couple more to add to my wardrobe! I've linked them all below... comfort wise you can't beat these flat espadrilles, they are AMAZING, and by far my favorite shoe that I've worn since I've been pregnant! check them out! 

"Athleisure"

The hoodie made it's comeback in 2016 and it is definitely not going anywhere for spring 2017. The "athleisure" trend can be tricky... there's only about one degree of difference in looking like you're headed to spin class vs. headed to Sunday brunch. Put simply, just make sure when you're taking part in this trend that you choose a couple pieces of athletic wear and add some regular classic pieces to normalize the outfit and overall make you look more put together. A great example of this (and an outfit I like to wear often) would be my favorite leggings, a neutral t-shirt, a pair of Nike's, add on a statement bag and a leather jacket or blazer to complete the look. So easy and SO comfortable. But really, this trend is the hardest to mess up. As long as you stick to a mix of both athletic wear and regular clothing in a neutral palette, you'll look effortlessly fashionable! 

 

These are just few of my favorite trends this season! I know there are many popular trends that I didn't include, but I wanted to give you all a snapshot of what I've been wearing and will continue to wear going in to spring! What is your favorite trend? I'd love to hear about the pieces you've been loving for spring! Let me know in the comments below!

 

Thanks for reading!

xo