Back to School Bag

Remember when school was getting ready to start and you got to go Back to School shopping?  

That was the absolute best.  

New clothes, new school supplies, and a brand new backpack.

Why does this stop when you are adult? 

I decided to bring back that tradition and treat myself to a brand new bag since that was my favorite part.  I ventured out to the Brea Mall to find my Back to School bag.

My first stop though had to be Orange Julius!  Why doesn't every mall still have these?  It started off my shopping trip on the right note.

I headed right into the where I knew my Back to School bag fantasies would become realities...Coach.

After a helpful sales associate asked me what was missing from my bag collection, we narrowed it down to a small daytime neutral bag that would be helpful in travel.

And guess what came home with me?

Hello cognac mini crossbody.

Top - J. Crew

Pants - J. Brand

Wedges - Pour La Victoire

Sunnies - Chloe

Watch - Michael Kors

Bag - Coach

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What I Wore - Ikat on my Pants

A little ikat always makes any day better.

Especially if it is hot pink!

Top - J. Crew

Pants - Joe's Jeans

Shoes - Sam Edelman

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Tai and Nadri

iPhone Case - Kate Spade 

Dorothy Mantooth snuggles in the morning also make me feel better.

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What I Wore - Jean Shorts as Work Wear

Running around at the slab yards in the sun all day makes jean shorts appropriate work wear.

Especially if paired with some cute espadrilles!

Top - Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Shorts - Seven for All Mankind

Espadrilles - Christian Louboutin

Necklace - Max and Chloe

Bracelets from Left to Right:

Kenneth Jay Lane, Juicy Couture

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From Left to Right:

Gift from Mother, Tai, Michael Kors, Tai

What I Wore - Crystal Collar and Chloe

Collars are making a huge splash this season and I am loving it!

How excited was I when I realized that I already owned a few...like this baby:

I actually remembered that I had this after spotting this Kate Spade top.

Top - Zara

Jacket and Jeans - J. Crew

Flats and Bag - Chloe

Collar Necklace - BCBG

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - Hermes

Pictures via Rebecca June

I am also obsessed with my new Chloe bag.

Navy Suede. Luggage Leather. Raspberry Interior. YUM!

What I Wore - Weekend Warrior

Sometimes you have to work on the weekends.

Here is the outfit that I made work double duty.

Off to work and then to dinner and drinks with friends.

Top - James Pearse

Jacket/Jeans/Booties - J. Crew

Belt - Streets Ahead

Bag - Mulberry

Watch/Gold Cuff - Michael Kors

Turquoise Bracelet - my mothers / Kenneth Jay Lane

Necklace - my mothers / Madewell

Hello Sunshine.

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What I Wore - 70's Secretary

You know how some days you wake up and no matter how late you are running, your outfit, hair and jewelry all seem to fall into place?

That was my Thursday last week.

I could not help but feel a little nod to the 70's with my bell bottoms and tie neck blouse, and frankly I was loving every minute of it.

Top - DKNY

Jeans - J Brand Martini Flare

Wedges - Ralph by Ralph Lauren

Belt - J. Crew

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Nadri and J. Crew

Ring - Bebe

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What I Wore - Seeing Spots

Just like the rest of you, I have seen the numerous amounts of leopard designer denim that has been popping up all over the place. As a leopard print loving girl, I was intrigued, but it was hard for me to imagine wrapping my thighs in leopard and actually liking what I saw. Not to mention, was it really worth the $200 investment?

Behold...

Tee - J. Crew

Jeans - Target

Flip Flops - Tory Burch

Scarf - J. Crew

Sunnies - Chloe

Bracelet - Michael Kors

Watch - Nixon

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So, while I could never spend $200 on jeans that I thought would surely be out of trend by summer time, when I walked into my favorite store - Target - and saw what I thought was a wonderful knock-off, I felt the need to try them on. At that point it came down to the actual fit of the jean.

Guess what?

Phenomenal.

These are so good for $23 I feel like I will be heading back to get the gray version too.

I mean can you see the $180 price difference between mine above, and the Current/Elliott below?

What I Wore - Feeling Blue

I was thrilled when I actually found a few things in Zara during the crazy sale this past weekend. The first new item that made it out was this beautiful blue top with gold buttons down the back.

Top - Zara

Leggings - J. Crew

Boots - Dolce Vita

Necklace - Flea Market

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Banana Republic, Tai and Nadri

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What I Wore - Catting Around

While running around this weekend I was thrilled to break out the newest Streets Ahead belt that arrived in our office...nude patent with a gold buckle.

Shirt - Target

Jeans - Paige Denim

Flats - Tory Burch

Bag - Mulberry

Sunnies - Chloe

Watch - Michael Kors

Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings - Tai

Belt - Streets Ahead

Ring - Spring Street

The top two necklaces are Tai and the bottom Love necklace is a lovely present from my parents this Christmas.

Don't even make the comment about my Tai horseshoe earring being upside-down and letting all my luck run out. ACK!

Say hello to my newest friend!

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Until I can afford the real deal Cartier one, this baby will do!

What I Wore - Denim Done Right

I know some of you will hate me when I say this...

I am done with my Christmas shopping and wrapping. I finished on Tuesday.

Once I finished it changed my life.

I had been running around in workout wear for days and now that I was going to venture into the world for civilized things like lunch with my husband and drinks with a girlfriend, I felt as though I could dress a little better too.

Shirt - J. Crew

Jeans - Jimi by Elizabeth and James

Flats - Missoni for Target

Belt - J. Crew

Necklace - J. Crew

Bracelets - J. Crew, Nadri, Hermes

Watch - Michael Kors

If you can believe it, this was the first outing for my Missoni flats. I do not know why it took me so long to wear them, but since it was back up to 70 degrees here in SoCal, it was the perfect time.

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Jewelry Round-up

A few of my favorite pieces that have had their time in the spotlight.

Gold Tassel - Ann Taylor

L to R - Random, Kate Spade, J. Crew, Random, Michael Kors, Hermes

Quartz Necklace - Blydesign

Bracelet - House of Harlow

Chain Necklace - J. Crew

Bracelet - Juicy Couture

Aquamarine Ring - My Mothers Design

What I Wore - My Lovely Mulberry

Let me be honest right up front.

This is not about what I wore, this is about what I am carrying.

Say hello to my new favorite thing...My Oversized Mulberry Alexa bag in Oak.

Top - Lauren Conrad for Kohl's

Pants - J. Crew

Boots - J. Crew

Scarf - H&M

Bag - Mulberry

Bracelets (left arm) - Hermes, Nadri and J. Crew

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet (right arm) - Novica c/o

Hello pretty.

All Pictures via Rebecca June