My Week in Style: SHEIN x Coachella

So I admittedly have always had a hankering to make it to Coachella, and yet in the 7 years we lived in LA I never made the trek. To add even more salt to my wound, this year my awesome Fashion Mamas tribe is hosting their first “Mama Mirage” Coachella event, sponsored by Havaianas (cue sad face). Because I never like to wallow in my own sorrow, I figured what better way than to pay it forward to all my lovely followers. I’ve partnered with SheIn to send 2 lucky persons to Coachella – including airfare and hotel! The winners will also receive makeovers by some of hottest influencers for the entire weekend – seriously how cool is that??

Click here for more details & check out my “If I were going to Coachella” SheIn look below – because mama’s too old for a crochet crop-top and cut-offs 😉

Here are some important rules:

1) Download the SheIn App & create an account

2) Follow on Instagram & Facebook @sheinofficial

3) Like one of the posts below and leave your “SheIn user name” in the comments

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSAQyqOjGTU/

Or https://www.facebook.com/SheInside/photos/a.383950494978094.93127.380039845369159/1581342001905598/?type=3&theater

4) Repost our “Ultimate Coachella” post with #sheincoachella, tag both @sheinofficial and one friend you will take to Coachella.

The Winner will be randomly selected from everyone who has completed all 4 steps. The prize package includes 2 Coachella General Admissions wristbands, airfare for 2 and 2 nights accommodations. The Winner will be announced during SHEIN LIVE on 3/30 at 6PM PDT. So make sure you download the SHEIN APP and tune in. Good luck! *Must be at least 18 years of age to enter.

photo cred: Marlo Carroll Photography

Shop the Look:

SheIn, Blue Vertical Striped Flower Embroidery Dip Hem Blouse

Liz Lange for Target, Maternity Over the Belly White Jean Shorts

Toms, Red Strappy Wedge Espadrille Sandal (old, no longer available – similar here and here)

Stila Cosmetics, Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Amalfi

Links à la Mode, March 30th

• Aesthetic Distance: 5 Myths About Style Blogging And The Fashion Industry
• April Was Here: Transition to Spring: Shirt Dress
• Cammeo Head to Toe: My Week in Style: SHEIN x COACHELLA
• Fashionista Momma: Joggers
• Hampton Roads: Casual Classic | Batwing Sweater
• Lil Miss JB Style: 10 Tips for Buying Clothes Online
• Middle of Somewhere: Spring Florals & The Weekly Style Edit Linkup
• Tales of Two: The Tea Dress Guide for the Quirky
• The Curvy Edit: Stripes + Lemons
• The Modalista: Burgundy & New Blogger Friends

SPONSOR: Shopbop Ella Moss, Sol Angeles, Ganni Dresses, Courreges, Steven Alan, JAGGAR, Pretty in Pink, Modern Americana, SoCal Cool, Men’s Kenzo

Adventures in Shopping: Old Town Tomball

Let’s just set the record straight. I’m a sucker for anything old. Vintage cameos, antique decor, old towns – you name it, I covet it. It started with weekends spent strolling the quaint streets of Old Town Spring with my parents growing up, where the shops and restaurants make you feel like you’re living in an old west town rather than in the middle of the booming city of Houston. We’d spend hours at our favorite lunch spot, the British Trading Post & Tea Room, where my father bonded with a fellow Brit, Maureen, who ran the place with her daughters and quickly became like family. After moving away, I would plea for Grant to take me back any time we visited home, just to get a glimpse of my childhood memories.

Now as we work to set down roots in Houston, I found myself yearning to explore the city once again for a little character and nostalgia. After hearing my sister-in-law, who’s lived and worked in Tomball for nearly 20 years, talk so much about all the antique stores and charming tea room – I finally talked the hubs into spending the day exploring Old Town Tomball. We started on Main Street where the sidewalks are lined with boutiques, restaurants, and the coolest custom boot shop where you can literally watch boots being made by the original shop owner’s grandson.

We also stumbled upon Kid’s Anthem, the cutest children’s clothing and toy store, while waiting out Garrett’s first day of preschool (aka, longest day of my life). The shop owner Sharon is a doll and chatted with us for quite a while, which was a welcome and pleasant distraction. Now if you’re looking for true, authentic antiques – you’ll have to wander one block over to Market Street, a little enclave of vintage goodness. My favorite shop was The Whispering Willow & Co., with its variety of antique home decor that had me daydreaming about shopping alongside my unknowing BFF Joanna Gaines. Not to mention, the lovely ladies working there reminded me how much I’d been missing that sweet southern hospitality. Speaking of, if you do find yourself in the area – don’t forget to stop by O’Suzannas and tell Linda (my best friend’s mom) “Hi” for me!

Since I had become so smitten with its charm, I knew it would be the perfect backdrop to share my favorite new bomber that you can score now on sale! Crazy story about this dress though – can you believe I paid a whopping $0 for it?? Gotta love the buy-one, get-one free clearance section at Forever 21. I just love how lightweight it is considering the warmer fall climates we all seem to be experiencing, and the sheer paneling at the bottom just adds a cool touch of design. Now if only I could save all my pennies to buy that vintage Dumas coat I found…

Shop the Look:

Target, Floral Bomber Jacket (love this Who What Wear one at Target too, and these are all super cute – Urban Outfitters, Bloomingdale’s, and Aqua)

Forever 21, Asymmetrical Hem Shift Dress (similar here and here)

All Saints, Ankle Boots no longer available (similar here, here and here)

Links à la Mode, October 13th

• Al-Balsam Life: Balsam Style Pics: The Ultimate Guide on What to Wear this Season
• Attire Club: Fashion and Technology: Making it in the Mainstream?
• Cammeo Head to Toe: Adventures in Shopping: Old Town Tomball
• Distinguished Diva: Favourite Fall Lipsticks with Mac Cosmetics, Kiko Milano and Seventeen
• Everyday Starlet: The Best Lip Plumpers for Fuller Lips
• Fancier’s World: Transitional Layering for Fall with Colorblock Asymmetrical Dress
• Finite1: A Fall Fashion Look on a Budget
• Five Foot Nothing Shopping: 6 Rainy Fall Day Outfit Tips
• Joyfully Styled: How to Wear a Sweater Dress with Boots
• Layer of Chic: The Ultimate Velvet Boots Shopping Guide at Every Price Point
• Life in the Fash Lane: Minimal Fall Wardrobe Ideas
• Love. Laugh. Explore.: What We Can Learn from Kim Kardashian’s Robbery
• Modavracha: African Luxury Fashion: Handmade Accessories
• Mon-Chic Style: How to Style a Summer Romper for Fall
• Pudding Monster: Enjoy Your Flight
• Sweet Tea Salvage: TokyoMilk/Dark Eau de Parfum Review
• The Curious Portafoglio: Faces at Afropunk
• The Fashion Panache: Semi Formal Look – Alexa Chung Victorian Blouse
• The Wanderbliss: Transition
• We Are Ready Made: Rene Gurskov

Top 5 Pins of the Week: Bombs Away

This past week I found myself turning to Pinterest more often than usual grasping for a little style inspiration. You might recall from our recent moving debacle, that somewhere in West LA a woman (or man for that matter) is walking around wearing half my wardrobe. Hence, I’m having to come up with more creative ways to make what clothes I have left work overtime. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Pinterest is your friend. I personally find it to be the best place to get a quick dose of fashion inspo, and the best part is that I can do it at night after I put the little guy down and have all my new outfit ideas ready to reference the next morning. Bazinga. Warning though – I’d be lying if I said it didn’t make me slightly more shopping obsessed than I already am. However, after working for years to clean my closet down to the bare essentials (with a little help from some thieves), I don’t just shop mindlessly like I used to in my twenties. My method is simple – I see an outfit like one of the ones below, and I imagine what from my own wardrobe can I use to recreate it. Then, I allow myself to purchase that one last article of clothing that’s needed to complete the outfit and make it on trend. This week, it was the bomber jacket. I mean, you can’t be on Instagram for more than five seconds before you see every blogger and her mom sporting some variation of it. And truth be told, I’m diggin’ it. I’ve included links to some of my faves below, as well as a shameless sneak peek plug for my next post, where I sport the bomber I scored at Target for under $30! You’re welcome (in my best “Stewie” voice)…

 

 

Links à la Mode, September 29th

• Al-Balsam Life: Milan Fashion Week: Bottega Veneta’s Leather & Absolute Wearability
• Anti.Muse: Anti.Musings: My Alternative Fashion Story
• Cammeo Head to Toe: Top 5 Pins of the Week: Bombs Away
• Cat Eyes & Skinny Jeans: August 2016 Empties!
• Cover Mum: Reveal Your Inner Wild Cat
• Distinguished Diva: Luxury Wood Watch Editorial plus Jord Watch Giveaway
• Elements of Ellis: White Jeans for Fall
• Everyday Starlet: How to Get Rid of Dark Circles with Eye Creams & Color Correcting
• Finite1: How To Wear A Dress From Day To Night
• Happy. Pretty. Sweet.: Updating My Wardrobe for Fall With Stitch Fix
• Have Clothes, Will Travel: In the Land Down Under
• Lady Diana’s Pearls: Mod Henley Shirtdress
• Layers of Chic: Fall Staples: Cool Watch & Effortless Wool Dress
• Life in the Fash Lane: Fall Must-Have: Army Jacket + Style Tips
• Live Eco Chic: BonJOY a Subscription Box with Social Impact
• Middle of Somewhere: The Weekly Style Edit Link Up: Denim
• Modavracha: What Your Fall Outfits Are Missing: Velvet Shoes
• Mox and Socks: How to Scout the Perfect Spot for a Photo Shoot
• The Curious Portafoglio: Fashion Designer to Know: Ronald Van Der Kemp
• The House Blend: Fall Must-Have: Army Jacket + Style Tips

SPONSOR: Shopbop, Saylor, Salvatore Ferragamo Clothing, Petersyn Tops, Rime Arodaky, Army By Yves Salomon, Spencer Vladimir, Sleepwear, Thigh High Boots, Leather Jackets, Men’s Tomorrowland

Mural Support: Adam Lippes x Target

On Sunday, I coerced the hubs into a City Target run so that I could check out the new Adam Lippes for Target collection. Naturally I’d done my research and already had my eye out for a few key pieces. I halfway expected the store to be ransacked (see Lilly Pulitzer debacle), but apparently plaid doesn’t give off the same drug-induced psychosis as floral-prints-on-crack do. Lucky for me, there was still a healthy selection and I managed to snag the last size mediums in the two garments I wanted most. Lucky for you, there’s also quite a bit still available online – unless of course you’re feeling up to a dumpster dive (as my loving husband so calls it). See my favorite look styled below for some shopping inspo – understanding husband and two year old not included…