One Stylish Day at a Time

Happy Friday // Links Loved

2013-05-17T07:30:00.000-07:00

{image} I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again... just kidding, I know when I'll be back (Memorial Day) but I really am leaving on a jet plane tomorrow. We are flying to San Juan Puerto Rico and then taking a cruise through the South Caribbean for a week. In addition to San Juan, which I'm really excited to see, we are going to St. Thomas, St. John, Barbados, St.

Thursday Thrills

2013-05-16T07:27:00.001-07:00

{Bop Basics Raffia Backpack / Parker Printed Silk Dress / By Malene Birger Pencil Skirt / Club Monaco Jumpsuit / Topshop Scallop Bikini Top and Bottoms / Gap Thong Sandals / Target Straw Tote} Can you tell I have vacation on the brain? We leave on Saturday and all I can think about is color and fun prints. I'm seriously thinking about running to Target and the Gap for that beach bag and

Rug Decisions // Cast Your Vote

2013-05-15T07:42:00.001-07:00

{1/2/3/4} I've been on the hunt for the perfect runner for our hallway since we moved in last summer. I'm not a huge fan on the Cherry floors (little too red for my taste) and we can't throw Frank's toys for him without him sliding down the hallway like a baseball player sliding into home. With West Elm putting all their rugs on a 20 percent off sale this week, there seems to be no time

The Perfect Dress (On Sale!)

2013-05-14T07:23:00.001-07:00

{BaubleBar Tan Geo Studded Bracelet / Alexander Wang Antonia Sandals / Tibi Amelie Shift Dress / Essie White Blanc Nail Polish / Clare Vivier Stripe Clutch} I was browsing the Tibi Friends and Family sale yesterday morning when I stumbled upon this shift dress. I was instantly enamored with its white and taupe color palette, with its flattering vertical stripe, with its impeccable tailoring.

Happy Weekend! // Links Loved

2013-05-10T06:53:00.000-07:00

{image} Happy Friday everyone! The weekend is finally here. We leave on vacation next Saturday so naturally, this week and the next will drag. Fortunately, we are in for a really fun weekend, so hopefully the time will pass quickly. My parents are coming to stay with us this weekend to celebrate Mother's Day. We have a picnic planned, a trip to Pike Place to scoop up my mom some flowers,

Thursday Thrills

2013-05-09T07:37:00.001-07:00

{Asos Shift Dress / Wildfox "Shopping Is My Cardio" Tee / Tibi Striped Cami / One by Thela Bag / Essie Corals Boat House Polish / Rosebud Perfume Co. Strawberry Balm / Mara Hoffman One Piece / L*Space Caftan / Tibi Pleated Maxi Skirt} Ever spend months buying clothes for a vacation, only to realize the week before that there is all this good stuff you missed? Yeah, that's what this post is

More Great Style Inspo

2013-05-08T06:57:00.000-07:00

{image} {image} {image} {image} {image} As the temperatures rise (think 80 degrees plus), I have to push myself more and more to make an effort to look put together. Instead of putting thought into my outfit, I'd rather put thought into how I can score a slushie and a fan, stat. So I put this style inspiration post together to remind myself that looking cute in

Ankle Straps for All

2013-05-07T06:40:00.001-07:00

{Zara Leather Sandals / KORS Michael Kors Mikaela Sandals / Manolo Blahnik Chaos Heels} {Steve Madden Realove Heels / Elizabeth and James Toni Heels / Givenchy Guerra Heels} I'm going to come right out and say it, before the revival of the ankle strap pump and the pointed toe pump, I was not a shoe fan. I've always been a bag and jacket girl, but shoes seemed like an expensive after

Happy Weekend // Links Loved

2013-05-03T06:42:00.001-07:00

{image} Happy weekend! It's here! I run my first race tomorrow, a 5 mile trail run, and then am meeting a friend for a much needed afternoon of pampering. Though that means I'll miss the derby festivities, I fully plan on enjoying Cinco de Mayo on Sunday - margaritas and churros, here I come! Do you not just love how this weekend has two reasons to have parties? Oh yeah, it's supposed to be

Thursday Thrills

2013-05-02T07:44:00.000-07:00

{Steven by Steve Madden Heels / J.Crew Striped PJ Set (25% off!) / Madewell Baseball Hat / Club Monaco Shirtdress / Joie Layana Shorts / 3.1 Philip Lim Tee / J.Crew Boucle Jacket (25% off!) / Juicy Couture Lucite Clutch / Gap Perforated Sandals} If you can't tell, I'm craving more pattern and color for my closet right now. I want casual, colorful pieces to rock on the weekends in the sun. I

Transitional Style Inspo

2013-05-01T07:04:00.000-07:00

{image} {image} {image} {image} {image} {image} In my opinion, there is nothing more challenging than transitioning from winter to summer fashion. The transition from layers of wool and leather, all in black, to a bohemian sun goddess is not a smooth one. Thankfully we have the Spring season to figure it out through trial and error. In order to keep the mistakes to

What I Wish I Was Wearing

2013-04-30T07:32:00.001-07:00

{J.Crew Panama Hat / Madewell Denim Boyshirt / Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Sunglasses / Gap Two Tone Leather Tote / Rag & Bone Perforated Newbury Booties / J Brand Cutoff Shorts} It's finally spring here in Seattle. The weather is supposed to be in the seventies all week, and most importantly sunny. When the weather is nice here, everyone rushes to be outside. We start walking to

Dream Home Must-Have // Black Window Frames

2013-04-29T07:01:00.000-07:00

{image} {image} {image} {image} {image} {image} {image} If you asked me five years ago what I thought about black framed windows, I would have looked at you like you were crazy and/or gothic but as I've seen countless homes done with dark framed windows, and done well, my mind has been changed. They look best against light colored walls and dark floors, which

Happy Weekend! // Links Loved

2013-04-26T07:37:00.000-07:00

{image} Is it really already Friday?! This week seemed to fly by. After spending last weekend out of town, this weekend will be all about playing catch up, cleaning, laundry, etc. But we'll balance out the work with a baseball game tonight, maybe a weekend brunch, and a visit from some of our college friends. Any fun plans? Enjoy! A few links to check out during your weekend: - Another

Summer Workwear Inspo

2013-04-25T07:29:00.000-07:00

{image} {image} {image} {image} {image} Today is supposed to be Seattle's second day over 70 degrees this year (don't judge if you live in a warmer climate) and I can't wait to break out my summer work wear. Open toed heels, dresses, easy silk blouses... I can't wait. The only way I could be more excited to get dressed? If it were the weekend, and then I'd be in easy

J.Crew Sale Picks

2013-04-24T07:13:00.002-07:00

{Metallic Heels / Beach Tote / Tuxedo Trousers / Chambray Shorts / Baseball Sweater / Striped Loafers / Striped Circle Scarf / Panama Hat / Statement Necklace / Linen Tunic} Is it just me or is every store having a sale right now? Fresh off the Shopbop and Kate Spade sitewide sales, J.Crew announced yesterday that the whole site was 25 percent off, and today, announced free shipping to

Lulu Frost for J.Crew // Summer 2013

2013-04-23T07:48:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the radio silence yesterday. I ended up going south for the weekend and staying longer than expected, and of course, forgot my computer! Anyways, I want to talk about Lulu Frost for J.Crew today, surely a collaboration we are all familiar with. Taking bold costume jewelry to a whole new level, Lulu Frost pieces are an investment, yes, but a worthy one. And thanks to the brand's

Happy Friday // Links Loved

2013-04-19T02:30:00.000-07:00

{image} Happy Friday! What a week it has been. I just want to start this post by saying that the events of my own life seemed trivial compared to what else was going on in the country so I'd rather focus on a bigger message this week. Two terrible tragedies hit the U.S. this week, resulting in the death and injury of many innocent men, women, and children. Families lost loved ones and

Hold The Scissors

2013-04-18T07:50:00.002-07:00

{1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6} There are days I hate my hair. Okay, most days. It's extremely thick, is a strange mixture of both coarse and fine, is full of split ends, and takes forever to style. On the average day when I blow out my hair and straighten it, it takes me about half an hour to do my hair, which means a half hour of having my blow dryer and straightener on, resulting in a bathroom

Shopbop Sale // How to Priortize

2013-04-17T06:55:00.001-07:00

It's that time again! Shopbop is having their Friends & Family sale, meaning 20 percent off sitewide. Before you instantly dash to the side and start spending, let me impart a little sale strategy on you: focus on buying classic pieces that don't ever go on sale before anything else. For example, over the last couple Shopbop sales, I've scored two pairs of Rag & Bone Newbury boots (in black

Living Room Sources

2013-04-16T07:24:00.000-07:00

After getting lots of requests for the sources of vary pieces in our living room yesterday, I decided to follow-up with a sources post. All sources are below but please let me know if I missed anything! Sofa: Custom designed by Perch Furniture in Portland, OR Coffee Table: Vintage Side Table: World's Away Bar Cart: World's Away via Zinc Door Settee: Nate Berkus for HSN Rug: Rugs USA Lamp:

Our Living Room

2013-04-15T07:11:00.001-07:00

{Obviously Frank needed to make an appearance} {D wanted to make sure his new tv made the cut. Who knew 55 inches of plastic and glass could make one man so happy} {Or two appearances...} {Our lucite dining chairs are one of my favorite pieces} After almost ten months in Seattle, I'm finally sharing a few pictures of our living room! This room came

Happy Friday // Links Loved

2013-04-12T07:34:00.003-07:00

{image by Diego Zuko for Harper's Bazaar} Happy Friday! This week seemed to fly. Between work and Crossfit every night (yes, I'm crazy), Friday seemed to show up in a blink. High point of my week? Signing up for my frist race! I signed up for a 5 mile trail run the first weekend in May. To be honest, I've never done a trail run so I'm curious to see how it goes. We'll be climbing 750 feet

Four Fab Beach Tote Options Under $250

2013-04-11T07:52:00.000-07:00

{Mara Hoffman Printed Vinyl Tote / Marc by Marc Jacobs Checkmate Tote / Michael Michael Kors Jet Set Tote / J.Crew Straw Tote} It's no secret that I prefer dressing for cold weather. I love the heavy fabrics, the dark moody colors, all the leather... I could go on. But the fact is that you just can't dress that way year round. Well you could, but you'd look like a goth and probably be

Shopping Damage: LuluLemon

2013-04-10T03:30:00.000-07:00

{1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6} As I wrote about last here, I joined a Crossfit gym last week and have been getting my butt kicked ever since. I've done hill sprints, ran around the block with a 14 pound medicine ball, burpees, snatches, cleans, you name it. And as miserable as that all sounds, especially timed, I've really enjoyed it. What they say about the camaraderie found in Crossfit gyms is