We are headed to Hotel Del Coronado for the Fourth of July! We love it there and they know how to do the Fourth right!! Coronado Island has a annual Fourth of July parade honoring veterans and those in active duty. Back at the resort they host outdoor movie, smores, crafts and the biggest fireworks show we have ever seen all to music! I rounded up my favorite eats at The Del the last 4th of July we visited for the foodie! I love dressing for the Fourth! So festive! I've rounded up all the pieces I plan to sport on our trip!
Fashion
4 ways to style collared button ups
FashionCommentI love the classic look of a clean button up! The sillouette is so flattering and feels so timeless. Here are 4 ways I love to style a collared button up look.
Shirtdress
This sweet shirtdress is one of my faves!! I've been finding so many fun similar options this spring! How cute is this dress and this simple white midi option? I also love the ruffles on this one, the sweet bow on this option and the super on trend tie on this striped number
Tied up
Tying up a structured blouse nips in the waist immediately and look so cute with skirts and jeans for both spring and summer! Just so effortless! The bow on this chambray top is so cute and I adore the little cactus on this.
Layered
This trench doubled as a vest here but I love it alone too. I collared vest is an uber chic topping to make any outfit more interesting. The tan utility dress is so cute, love this luxe white vest and this flowy olive green trench is perfect on top of any sundress.
Blousy
This easy breezy striped blouse is just so perfect! I love that it's classic yet still feels casual. I love the little anchors on this blouse , the buffalo check on this one, and the pink stripes on this one are just perfection!
Spring break must haves
FashionCommentWe are headed to Palm Springs again this year for spring break! I'm so excited to blob it out by the pool under the desert sun! We typically stay at the Omni Las Palmas but due to not knowing my hubbies schedule we got in on that gig a little late. So we are changing it up this year and trying out La Quinta Resort and Spa.
With all the lovely weather ahead of us this spring it was the perfect excuse to pump up my spring essentials. Enter sundresses, sandals, sunnies and swimsuits. I mean check out that alliteration!
Pretty pink must haves
Fashion, HomeCommentI feel like spring is upon us and I'm obsessing over the sweet blush pink tones floating in! From home decor, swim, sundresses and athleisure you can find me in this cotton candy pink for the next handful of months! Here are a couple of the prettiest pink must haves I have found for Spring!
Power of girl's weekend
FashionCommentI had the most amazing weekend! If you follow my Insta stories you know how bougie and gorgeous my weekend has been! I would hate me!! After the holiday's I felt so in need of a break. Not to say we didn't have a really great Christmas and New Years, I think we can all agree the holiday's are a lot of hustle bustle. I was ready to get organized and back on track with goals and plans for an exciting 2017 but needed a little kickstart.
My grandma lives in Washington on Bainbridge Island and every January and February she comes to So Cal to beat the winter. We typically spend the couple months on Balboa Island at our favorite beach house that we have rented for years but this year we decided to mix it up. This time of the year is always so special for our family. I have a really close family whom I adore and it's so beyond reviving to be together! We sit around and talk for hours, take little excursions, see movies we're all wanting to see etc. Nothing really major ever is on the agenda but our time together is all we need. We love it! In leu of Balboa Island this year, we decided to move grammy into Pelican Hill. It was beyond heaven! She moved into a three bedroom villa bigger than my house! It is magical! The views are incredible and we had the best time!
I dropped off the girls with my mother in law on Friday night and high tailed it to meet my mom and grammy that night. We had an awesome dinner then tucked in by the fire and talked until 1:00 am. Nothing like hours of girl talk to clean the brain! The next morning, my mom and I woke up and did some yoga and headed to Lido Village for some shopping! I had been wanting to visit there for a while now and particularly wanted to play at Serena and Lily! Both my mom and I are obsessed with home decor and projects right now. I am starting on the girls rooms in a couple weeks along with kitchen reno right after and mom has a bunch of rooms she is working on at her house. We could have left Serena and Lily with every piece! I think mom may just might!
That night, I picked up the girls and we had another great dinner in and snuggled in for a cozy night. We hit the pool the next day and my 86 year old grammy played with the girls in the pool for about an hour! She was the cutest!
Back to reality this morning as I dropped the girls off at school after our long winter break. I am looking forward to getting back to our routine. I have the house to put back together, projects to coordinate and dinners to plan! I feel so lucky to have had such a great weekend to get me back in gear! Until next weekend Pelican Hill!
Over the knee boots
FashionCommentI have been on the hunt for over the knee boots for a while now. With my shorter frame, I find that it is hard to find flattering styles that don't make me look like a pirate. I love that the tops of these are laced up in the back for a snug fit. I also opted for a flat version so I could wear them more. I plan to rock these with sundresses and leather jacket, over jeans and here I paired them with a tunic sweater and leather leggings and coat.
Plaid wrap skirt
FashionCommentWe have been having so much fun decorating the house, planning school parties and holiday dance shows this last week! I have fully embraced my inner "dance mom" at this point! She has been waiting patiently to come out and it's go time! Both of the girls are in jazz right now while Capri still does ballet at a separate studio. The jazz girls are performing at the Mission Inn's Festival of Lights this year and I'm dying! I live for this stuff! Us moms have gotten together for full sequin domination on the girl's performance shirts. We have gloves, leg warmers and bows that rival the size of a bowling ball in the works! Going to be the cutest thing I've ever seen!
I also need to brag for a second and say I have crushed my shopping list this year! Granted, I only have like 5 gifts to buy but still worth noting! We don't go overboard at all on the girl's gifts. Growing up we got about 4-5 gifts and it was just perfect.
My Black Friday and Cyber Monday picks are rolling in and I am so giddy! We have plaid top, velvet top, this adorable wrap skirt, super chic booties and some over the knee boots! Winning!!!! Do you girls get anything fabulous for yourself? Share! Share!
Holiday Cocktail dresses
HOLIDAY, FashionCommentIt's "fancy" dress season! (insert happy dance) With all the festivities coming, there is nothing more fun than taking it up a notch! I've rounded up my favorite holiday worthy dresses for you today!! Cheers to looking fabulous!
Photos: Corey Morgan
Fall plaid skirt
HOLIDAY, FashionCommentWe just got home last night from our cruise and are adjusting to land legs again. We had the best time!!! It's our annual Disney cruise that we make into a "girls trip" with my mom, myself and the kidlets. We got to fly first class this year which was a real treat! Hello, ice-cream sundae and champagne!!! Not to mention, I sat across from Henry Cavill for the 5 hour flight! Not sad at all! I'm sure he is seeking a restraining order at the moment! We typically stay in Miami the night before embarking the ship so so we have plenty of time. We boarded Wednesday and partied our booties off until Sunday! I will do a full recap post on it next week!
We are back to rainy, cozy weather today at home which this mama is soaking up! I plan on lighting every candle in the house, firing up the fire place for the first time since in the new house and padding around in my robe all day! I may even destroy a couple online sales popping up before Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Speaking of sales, this jacket is on major sale right now! I'm so glad I snatched it up in early fall because I've been wearing it on repeat. I styled it here with a cozy camel colored sweater, skinny jeans and my favorite leather booties. I also used it to top off a clean navy blue blouse and white culottes here. It's so versatile and the heavy collar gives it such a chic look.
I paired the coat today with a winter look over a wine colored v-neck sweater and festive plaid skirt. Both the sweater and skirt are on sale now too!! This look would be perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or brunch this Christmas season!
Stay tuned for lots of goodies being added to the SHOP tab at the top of my site as well as the rest of my specially curated gift guides rolling out this week! Never miss a beat and get updates early by subscribing to Life with Lipstick On too!
Photos: Corey Morgan
Floral Wrap dress
FashionCommentI'm on this major "clean up my life" kick right now and really trying to tighten up our routine with the kids to help them be less messy! The messes are on another level!! We are tackling the deep cleaning and the projects that have been shuffled to the side. I decided to break our chores down so I didn't lose my mind cleaning and the girls can tackle each day's task quickly. We are three days in and it's going well! No my house isn't all clutter free but we are making some major breakthroughs with my little piggies! Any clean up tricks you mama's have had success with?
In other news, this bomber jacket is getting so much play with fall! I paired it here with a purple shift dress and today with a floral wrap dress. I also wore it over the weekend with distressed jeans, flats and a tee. Favorite peice in my closet right now! Why wear black when you can mix it up with olive green?
Photos: Corey Morgan
Plaid cape
FashionCommentWe had a fun and pretty relaxing weekend! On Saturday night we met up with some good friends to try the Eskape Room. Have any of your tried one? Here's how it goes, you are given clues and puzzles to try and escape your room. You are trying to smart your way out of a room basically. Once you have figured out all the clues and decoding you can unlock the door with one of the codes. So to give you the whole picture, I was going with an attorney and two police officers. I was obviously going to be completely worthless in my "decoding knowledge" . It was so much fun though! We ended being in an expert room which was definitely expert! Even our guys couldn't figure some of it out! I can't wait to go again and try a beginner level to redeem myself and my smarts! Overall a great double date!
Photos: Corey Morgan
Plaid Wrap Dress
FashionCommentThis weekend was a good one!!! I kicked it off with a facial on Friday, which was such a luxury. I was excited to try Facial Works in Newport since I'd only heard rave reviews of it's adorable atmosphere and awesome treatments. I opted for the Anti-Aging treatment because I feel like the second I turned 30 the skin game was on. Hello crow's feet!!! More on that whole decadent experience tomorrow!
Sunday we celebrated my cousin and her bun in the oven at her baby shower. Check out all the sweetness on Snapchat today @LifewithLipstick I love a good party! We decked out my parent's home with gorgeous long family style tables donned with gorgeous driftwood and succulent centerpieces. We nibbled on fresh sweet and savory crepes and sipped champagne. I can't wait to get my hands on her new little guy this November! #givemeallthebabies
This week I get to play with Peyton at her Kindergarten field trip to the LA Zoo. I live for field trips and class parties. I can't wait to see the monkey's and spend the day with my little peanut.
Photos: Corey Morgan
Fall earthtones
FashionCommentThis week has been the most "Fall like" weather we have had yet! So I seized the under 80 degree day and threw on this gorgeous brown sweater and my favorite loafers for a day of errand running.
Photos: Lorely Meza
White Culottes
FashionCommentI live for a nautical and classic look and these culottes rock my world. I love that I can pair them with fabulous heels or comfy flats. I also love that they are high waisted for a and the color cream is just my fave! I topped this look with a silk blouse and chic double breasted coat ( which happens to be on SALE)!!!
Video: Night at the Emmy's
FashionCommentThis past Sunday I had the most fun ever at the Emmy's!! I was invited to join Dooney and Bourke for a night of red carpet, live show, endless celebs and Govenor's Ball. To say it was amazing was an understatement! Here is a little video recap of it all!
music: premiere beat- new summit
beauty: heidi garrett
dress; h&m
shoes: badgely mischka
earrings: nadir
image credits: usmagazine.com, vanityfair.com, mercurynews.com and glamour.com
Back to School Kids Fashion
Fashion, KidsCommentThe girls go back to school next week and it's all bitter sweet! We have had a great summer but I can't say I'm ready for a routine again. We are stocking up on our "Back to School" outfit staples and have our closets almost ready for the new year.
When planning outfits for back to school, I always aim for a capsule approach. A "capsule" wardrobe is one that each piece is timeless and can be interchanged with the others to create different looks for each season. We aim for comfy dresses and tops that can be layered with cool denim jackets or leggings when the weather chills. I also like to shop for the comfiest of shoes. I a only buy shoes that last and can be worn with a million different outfit combos. We typically opt for one pair of "running" shoes, one pair of boots that can double as rain boots, and one pair of fashionable shoes like booties.
Nordstrom SALE: BAGS
SALE, FashionCommentDon't miss out on some gorgeous steals on swoon worthy bags! The Kate Spade blush tote is over $140 off and the Sole Society backpack has made this busy mama hands free countless times. Sale prices change on August 8th!
Work Wednesday
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Christmas Eve Festive
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Plaid Frolicking
HOLIDAY, FashionCommentThere is nothing I love more than my two littles! I have the best little built in buddies and man are they fun! We have been working our way through our Christmas bucket list. Our favorite past time is picking out the saddest little Charlie Brown Christmas tree. We like the most pathetic one. This year we found our keeper and man is she mini. We got her home and fluffed her up with a string of tinsel, gold beads and loads of our favorite ornaments. Peyton is the notorious ornament crusher in our family ( 7 last year) and tried her best to not be a klutz and destroy some on day one. Poor thing can't help herself! Thank goodness for our Elf Sugar who I enlist to help keep her little fingers off the tree. We feel like she is happy now with all her holiday fluff!
