Zara Blazer ( similar here) , J.Crew blouse , Zara Skort ( also love this) , La Bel jewelry, Chanel watch ,Cathy Jean Heels ( similar here ) , Cotton On romper on Capri
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We just returned from the most fun little mini vacay to San Diego's Hotel Del Coronado on Corona Island. We spent five days over the holiday weekend swimming, beaching and eating our body weight in delicious treats. Not only is Hotel Del so uber romantic it's a fabulous family resort full of fun extras for the kiddos. For all our fun check out my Instagram feed for all the goods. As we arrived, the kids were greeted with fun backpacks full of goodies and sent on a great scavenger hunt around the resort. Among all the fun activities and the gorgeous amenities, we had some of the yummies dinners, cocktails and treats. Below is a round up of some of my faves...
1. Waffle cone from Mootime Creamery
Fresh off the press is the best waffle cone ever at Mootime Creamery. With endless customizable flavors you can build your own decadence. The girls loved Silly Vanilly which is bubble gum blue and I went crazy for the Chocolate Mint.
2. Marilyn Martini
The resort is known for it's celeb guests one being the one and only Marilyn Monroe. One of my all time faves Some Like it Hot was filmed at Hotel Del and so the drink was coined the Marilyn. I am a sweeter martini drinker but Erik really liked this one. The Marilyn is made with Nolet's Gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, lemon twist. Cheers!
3. Chilean Sea Bass at SheerWater restaurant
I am a big seafood fan and one of my all time faves is Chilean Sea Bass. At Sheerwater they pan roast the bass in a Lobster sauce and served with butternut squash risotto and oyster mushrooms. OMG!!! So decadent! The rich sauce and risotto are the yummiest compliment to the gorgeous fish. A must try for fish lovers.
4. Hibiscus Lemonade Adult Shaved Ice
The temps were starting to rise on the beach and after a morning of boogie boarding and shell collecting it was time for some shaved ice. Capri opted for a Berrylicious with Monin Wildberry syrup and fresh lemonade. Erik and I opted for the adult ice. I got the Hibiscus Lemonade which was made with Bacardi Limon, Lemonade and Monin Hibiscus. Yum!! The perfect treat for a hot afternoon of beaching.
5. Chocolate Pecan Crumble
It's gooey and chocolatey and basically what dreams are made of. Baked in a caste iron boat, the decadent chocolate sauce oozes all over the pecans and creates a rich creamy cake like texture. The crispy crumble on top ads the perfect amount of texture to balance out the yumminess.
Big news… Bare Minerals has just debuted their gorgeous and first ever liquid foundation. I've been in the beauty industry as a makeup artist for almost 7 years and am always on the hunt the gorgeous coverage that still feels light. I love a glowing , youthful complexion. Enter the new queen of amazing skin…Bare Skin from Bare Minerals.
Staying true to their "less is more" philosophy, Bare Skin is just dreamy! Applied with a super soft Perfecting Face Brush or with finger tips, buff this lovely solution to whole face. I am smitten with the brush and even applied the foundation to brow bones and under eyes as a concealer.
They recommend 2 drops for sheer coverage, 4 drops for medium coverage and 6 drops for full coverage. I found 2 was perfect for me. Some of the key ingredients that sold me were skin brightening Vitamin C and the 20 SPF sun protection. WINNING!
I'm wearing Bare Natural 07, find your perfect match here.
Photos are not retouched. Product gifted. All opinions are my own.
Vince Camuto Vest , LUX bag ( also coveting this) , Vince Camuto Midi Dress , Ivanka Trump Sandals ( similar here) , Marc Jacobs Sunglasses
Happy Monday! This midi dress is so light and airy that you will want to wear it on repeat. I paired with a black silk vest, my favorite strappy sandals and my favorite "go with everything" tan bag. [show_shopthepost_widget id="142915"]
I love the 4th of July! It's the highlight of summer for me! My hubby and I got engaged on the 4th and watched the fireworks blast as we dreamt of our future. 7 years later we have two sweet little ladies and are still dreaming of the future as we watch the fireworks boom.
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Phtos: Alice Hu
Blazer: Zara also here, Top: Zara also love this, Shorts: J.Crew, Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs, Necklace and Ring: La Bel, Watch: Chanel, Heels: Christian Loubitan
I came across this adorable image on Pinterest while searching for fun decor for the 4th. What a simple way to ring in the 4th of July festivities by simple decorating your cruiser for the day! I just adore it! Liz from Say Yes breaks down all the essentials to jazz up your own bike for the patriotic fun !
No bike decode is complete without a sweet bow and clanking cans to announce your arrival?! I mean…..STOP IT with the cuteness!!!
Say Yes is one of my favorite blogs! Liz always has the cutest and super simple ideas for making life a little more snazzy! Check out these adorable 4th of July Icecream Sandwiches and Parade Pouches. ADORABLE!
All images and concept from Say Yes
I love Fourth of July and love red, white and blue even more!!! I can't wait for fireworks, bbq and beach fun! Here are some of my favorite Americana themed looks!!
So it's time for a bi girl bed for Peyton. I loved changing Capri's room over and yet I am having a sad mommy moment over changing over Peyton's . It's so final. Tears wiped aside, I am working up some great decor to make the little princess super excited about the transition. I am swooning over tufted headboards, patterned walls and bold color. I feel like her room should be whimsy, fun and all girly. Stay tuned for our transformation. 
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Photos: Corey Morgan
Top: J.Crew , Pants: H&M, Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs, Necklace: J.Crew similar here, Clutch: J.Crew, Heels: older but similar here
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To pixie or not to pixie is always the question!!! I adore this fresh and sexy trend happening right now in young hollywood and have always rustled with the idea of chopping my locks into a sassy pixie. I had this idea that you had to have super high cheekbones and a gorgeous long neck to get away with a short look like that. The more I see the cut pop up the more I see how versatile it is and really anyone can rock it. Here are some I've been obsessing over! I have a hair appointment this week and follow along on my Instagram to see if I chicken out or not.
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Photos: Corey Morgan
Top: Nordstrom, Shorts: C.Wonder , Necklace: J.Crew similar here , Bag: Kate Spade but also adore this, Heels: similar here
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Photos:Corey Morgan
Top:J.Crew, Pants: Nordrstrom ,Heels: older but also love these, Bag: older but love this
Spring has come and gone but and I have been craving fresh herbs in my cooking! Spring is my favorite time of the year to try my hand at my black thumb and attempt some form of fresh produce. I decided a while back to get together some of my closest girlfriends to share the love of fresh herbs. I wanted to add fun and sweet little touches to make the afternoon even more personal. I started with my hunt for the perfect mini clay jar label that would be water resistant and adorable. Enter Kidecals!! Their labels are not only super cute and versatile but totally water-resistant! My kind of deal! 
I froze fresh blueberries and added them to lemonade for a fun pop of color and added chill.
How sweet is the "PARTY" tray? It's just the perfect portion size for little nibbles. 
Each of my girlfriends were given mini water cans as a thank you for joining me in the fun of the afternoon. The cans were adorned with my favorite and super simple recipe Caprese salad using their newly planted fresh basil. I adore the simple ease of these precious "From the Pantry of" labels to give them an extra personal touch.
I grabbed mini planting pots that are just the right size for a window sill and slipped on these great chalkboard labels so we could label our herbs in the most adorable way! 
Photos: Dana Grant
Labels: Kidecals, Mini Pots: Micheals, Table cloth: World Market, Party tray: Wayfair
We are so hot on summer vacations at the moment and are trying to narrow down our game plan. We are rustling around with a road trip up the coast, a Disney vacay or a beach camping trip. I am notorious for coming up with fantastic family vacay ideas and then not researching enough to make for a perfectly seamless trip. One year, we were going to drive up the coast and make a ton of great planned stops. Capri was about one and half at that point and I figureded it would be totally fine since we had rented an obnoxiously large RV. We ended up driving for 10 hours straight because I hadn't made camp site reservations and we slept in an empty parking lot. It wasn't my best work. Since then, I've gotten more efficient! I am in for a beach camping trip and am working feverishly on finding the perfect place to meet our criteria. I jumped on Bing to help me on my hunt. My must have list is major…camp on the sand, bonfire option and beautiful surroundings. We are circling around Monterey, Santa Barbara or Orange County. 
Using Bing new Rewards program, I am able to search all the options of our trip and earn spending points to all of my favorite places. I plan on buying all the snacks, entertainment and gear for the trip with my Bing Rewards points. Literally you get rewarded for searching! #winning!!! 
To get on the awesome bandwagon,check into your iPhone IOS settings and switch your search engine to Bing. Then, create a Bing rewards account and you can get points (good for gift cards) for doing internet searches on your iphone too. Pop on Bing rewards for details, but if you do a lot on surfing on your phone, it’s worth signing up.
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Photos : Corey Morgan
Hat: Micheal Stars, Dress: Express, Bag: Kate Spade similar here and here, Flats: Nordstrom Rack almost exactly same here similar here and here
How to organize my ever insane workspace in the most lovely way! I'm making progress! Needing #4 in my life asap!
For all you parents out there, this is so funny! Still laughing!
Summer grilling is on the brain! I am obsessed with grilling everything right now and these veggie burritos look incredible!
I'm super excited about summer nights and concerts! I am doing a girl's night to see Rascal Flatts but also have the Move Tour and One Republic on my agenda as well.
We went to my daughter's ballet show this past weekend. I literally live for these events. Dance shows and school parties make my world go round. Seeing the gorgeous performances, made me miss my dance days. How amazing is this piece from a recent So You Think You Can Dance?! I'm pretty sure I stop breathing every time I watch it.
I'm off to a magical 4 days of Mexican getaway amazingness! Can't wait to hear what sort of summer agendas you have in mind.
With our sexy Mexico getaway on the horizon this weekend, I'm on the hunt for fabulous suits and the cutest coverups. In the past, I've needed to be pretty practical with my suit options. With the little ones being little, they pull and yank all over me when we are swimming. This trip is different being just my hubby and I! I get to reclaim what once was, the sexy swimsuit! Oh it's on!
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Photos: Corey Morgan
Blazer: Parker, Blouse: Splendid, Jeans: Paige, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Necklace: older but love this also, Bag: Kate Spade older but also adore this, Heel: older similar here
Photos: Alice Hu
So our baby girl turned 3 last week! Yep, not sure I like any part of it! People used to tell me all the time how time flies and to cherish the moments. Man, they were so right. Its such a hard lesson to embrace when we were raising Capri our eldest. Each day was closer to the next step and next phase which was so exciting. We rushed her not knowing it. I wish now,that I would have sat still and just enjoyed without trying to peek around the corner at what was next. With Peyton we are trying to do just that. I am trying to enjoy the present and just take in all that she is in the now. She is so different than her older sis and we are so obsessed with them both. Capri is fearless with a super soft underbelly that she rarely shows. She likes routine and cherishes the calm we find. I can read her really easily. Peyton is a different sort. She is harder for me to grasp. She gives everything away and then gives nothing. I can't predict her and envision what she will be like. I just know she will be incredible. She wears her love on her shoulder where Capri tucks hers away. Peyton freely gives hugs and kisses followed by love words and compliments. At any moment she will look over from her coloring and say she loves me or tell me that I look beautiful. She is heartwarming and special in every way. We decorated her room in the middle of the night on the eve of her birthday just like we have done for Capri over the years. We were so excited at what we thought was going to be the outcome of birthday excitement. I woke up early and waited to hear her rustling. Soon we couldn't take it any longer we had to get into her room to see how excited she was. She rustled up and took a look at the streamers and balloons and seemed bothered. Like she didn't want the attention or the fuss. She asked for me to take the balloons out. Something wasn't right to her. It was the funniest reaction to us. We are so used to Capri getting all giddy about the pomp and circumstance where Peyton just didn't like it all. She is simple and doesn't need anything beyond us to feel loved and happy. She doesn't need to big gesture. She is something special and we cherish her simple and calm spirit every day. I have no doubt she is going to be dynamic. I see it now already in her little ways. I can't baby girl to be still with you through the years and see you change and evolve into the woman you are meant to be. I promise not to rush you. 