Tulle & Rosettes

Top: Thrifted, Skirt: Thrifted, Heels: Rebecca Minkoff

I realized over the weekend that on my last shopping trip I bought two pairs of jeans...I couldn't believe it myself. What's happening to me? I remember when jeans didn't even exist in my closet and knew that I wanted to wear something ultra girly just to even the balance out a bit. 

 I found this top hidden at the bottom of a drawer. It was one of those pieces from the last time I cleaned out my closet that I decided to hold on...so glad I did.

Hope you all have a Happy Monday!

xoxo erica

Rule Breaker

Tee: Target, Shorts: Plato's Closet, Wedges: Shoedazzle 

When I found these shorts I knew I had to buy them for our mini vacation. Stripes have a way of making me happy and when put on short shorts they feel perfect for time by the beach. I suck at packing ahead of time and packed for our trip an hour before I headed out the door. I ended up only bringing one pair of sandals that I didn't feel like wearing that day and ended up going with my more casual dressy shoes to wear out for lunch on the pier. Maybe I'm breaking all kinds of rules with mixing leopard and stripes, but hey I was on vacation, so I can do what I want!

 xoxo erica

Life Lately//Anniversary Edition

Over the weekend Chris and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary!!  I know, I can't even believe how time flies and that we made it here. I feel so lucky and blessed. We decided to celebrate by taking a weekend getaway to the beach, it was perfect.

1. First day at the beach...testing the water before changing into swimsuits

2. Enjoying the sun once it finally came out

3. Sunrise view from our balcony

4. Our shadows being all romantic

5. A page from our scrapbook

6. A little beach love

7. Dressed up for a candlelit dinner in our room

8. A drink to celebrate

9. Showing off my excitement to be at the beach

10. My love 

xoxo erica

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DIY//Statement Headband

Hey, I'm back with another hair accessory.  I wanted to make something really spring-y and fun for the Easter holiday. Oh and I especially love that it's such a statement piece...plus this mix of colors just makes me happy. This project was really easy, you just have to be patient between each coat of polish. Much like the enamel bobby pins, the possibilities of color combinations are just endless. My heart is already racing just thinking of a pretty one in mint! 

 Supplies

Rhinestones, Headband, Nail Polish, & Glue Gun

1. Paint each rhinestone with color of choice.

 2. Let dry completely if wanting to add another coat

3. Start by adding glue to the center of the headband and attach rhinestone.

4. Repeat until you have your desired pattern

(add a thin strip of felt or cut into circles and add to back of 

rhinestone for extra support and a cleaner look)

vvv ready to wear vvv

I tried this on when I only had the pink and orange added to the headband and really liked it with just the two colors but decided to add the yellow in the end. So if you don't want to add as many rhinestones as I did, don't worry, it will still look great. Just have fun with it.

xoxo erica

Fashion Chemistry//Denim Button Up

Button Up: Target, Floral Dress: Target, Tutu Skirt: Thrifted, Jeans: J Crew, Wedges: F21

I had been searching for a denim button up for the longest time and once I added one to my closet it was really hard not to wear it multiple times within one week. I love that it's one of those pieces in your closet that is so versatile...it just works with everything and it makes it easy to pull off whatever look you are going for. Here's how I've been wearing mine lately.

Look 1

Denim on denim. Just add a statement necklace for a pulled together casual outfit.

Look 2

Wear your denim with a fun party skirt for a night out. Of course we all know a tutu skirt is my top choice.

Look 3

Tie your denim over a favorite summer dress. Colorful florals are perfect and pretty for the season.

How do you wear your denim tops?

xoxo erica

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