East vs West Swim + Cover Up

Happy Thursday Babes! 

June has seriously flown by y'all, here we are at the last Thursday of the month again which means it's time for East vs. West Coast Style with Pamela from Sequins & Seabreezes! Things have been so hot lately in LA and Florida so we decided to showcase swim and cover ups this time around! 

I'm obsessing over Pamela in navy blue, I truly think this is her color! I also love the sleeves on her cover up ... perfect to take her from the pool to the club house for a mai tai without looking inappropriate!

I love her fringe top with stripe bottoms! 

Once again, Pamela and I are just alike in our peek-a-boo cover ups!

 Get her full outfit details here

Naturally when we were talking about what to feature this month I suggested swimwear because I've been DYING to do a beach photo shoot and low and behold, it didn't happen. I had my house warming last Saturday night and Sunday was spent cheering on good 'ol USA in the World Cup. Long story short, I went to my trusty rooftop for photos!

I bought this cover up the Summer before last when Dr. D and I went to Palm Springs because I was tired of throwing on sundresses. I was tried of shopping around at the Grove and gave in as I walked into Nordstrom. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about Nordstrom but whenever I go in there I know I'm about to drop some serious moola. 

As I rode the escalator up to the swim section, I told myself I wouldn't buy anything unless it was timeless and I'd continuously wear it over the years. After my mental pep talk, I saw it hanging on the back wall in an array of colors with a big SALE sign above it - this was too good to be true! I grabbed it in hot pink, white and black and went to the fitting room because sometimes you just need to try the color on against your skin to know what you're getting yourself into. 

Cover Up: Becca by Rebecca Virtue // Fedora: H&M // Bathing Suit: Victoria Secret // Sunnies: Ray Ban

Turns out black looked the best and was the only color NOT on sale. Go figure. I was so in love with it at that point I dropped the $120 ... yes it still makes me cringe ... grabbed my shiny gray bag and booked it the hell out of there. Looking back I'm SO glad I bought it because I wear it every single time I go to the pool, spa, or beach. Sometimes it's worth it to spend the extra money for a quality piece!

Do y'all have any pieces in your closet you're thankful you spent the money on?

Memorial Day Weekend + Stylish Tuesday

Happy Tuesday Dolls! 

I hope everyone had a phenomenal Memorial Day Weekend and enjoyed some quality time doing what they love! I celebrated one of my best friend's birthdays at the beach, bought some furniture for the house and spent some quality R & R time with Dr. D - which was more than needed! 

In addition to a weekend full of fun, I also am participating in a $235 Asos gift card giveaway with 19 other fabulous bloggers! Be sure to enter via the Rafflecopter below and show the other ladies some love! 

I'm Perfectly Human || Twenties Girl Style || Haircut and General Attitude || My Inner Fabulous

 The Style Record || The Style Optimist || Create That Outfit || True Soul & Spirit

 Sprinkles & Sequins || I Do DeClaire || A Faithful Passion || Love, The Skinnys

 Life is a Party, Dress Like It || Laugh Anyway || Rachel's Lookbook || The Red Closet Diary

Sheer Neon Blog || Look by Liz || Parlor Girl || Thirty Seven Four

Good Luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

After a weekend at the beach playing volleyball and going out to the bars for a birthday celebration, I really wanted to be cozy for the latter end of the weekend. Rather than throw on a v neck tee and shorts (my go to look,) I figured I'd stay stylish and comfortable with printed shorts and chambray - one can never go wrong with chambray! 

 Obsessed with this stack!

I love taking photos on my patio, but I got a little adventurous and wanted to take some on the roof. Dr. D was totally for it and I love how they turned out! 

Hello Neighbors! 

Blouse: Nordstrom Rack // Shorts: H&M // Shoes: Jack Rogers // Earrings: Sassy Shortcake Boutique // Blue Bangle: Forever 21 // Infinity Bracelet: Zinnia // Spike Bracelet: Sage K and Co // Watch: Juicy Couture // Rings: Handpicked & Steinmart // Sunnglasses: Gifted

Hosted by Life's A Party, Dress Like It & Lisa A La Mode!

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If you'd like to co-host Stylish Tuesday, please send an email to lifesapartydli@gmail.com!

This week's featured blogger is Angela from Pretty In Her Pearls!

Can we just talk about the perfect use of a "pop of color?!" Black and hot pink are always the perfect color combo in my book, but adding the green blazer is sheer genius! The polka dot lining pairs so well with the coloring of her Louis Vuitton bag and let's be real, I love all of her over-sized statement pieces! 

If you'd like to be featured on next week's Stylish Tuesday, then simply follow the rules below: 

1. Please follow me via Bloglovin' or GFC and this week's co-host Lisa from Lisa A La Mode on Bloglovin'
2. Link up your favorite recent style post

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Linking up with Shanna, Vodka Infused Lemonade, Perfectly Coutured,

Shopping Is My Cardio + Stylish Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday Dolls! 

I guess all of my bragging about the warm weather was bound to nip me in the butt because it's fuh-ree-zing in LA right now. By freezing I mean in the low 60's (I feel your eye rolls through my screen) and believe me my Michigan/Indiana self would slap me in the face for saying such a comment. 

Even though I thought it was le freezing, I couldn't wait to wear one of my new graphic tees!

I'm offering one in a giveaway at the end of this post

It's sad to say but the most exercise action I get is when I'm playing kickball. No jokes here folks, I actually play in multiple co-ed kickball leagues; but this faux leather skirt was simply made for twirling!

So needless to say Shopping is definitely my Cardio

Tee: Made By Yours Truly // Skirt: H&M // Shoes: Target // Earrings: Francescas // Necklace: Cornucopia // Bangle: Rustic Cuff 

 Two ladies are being featured this week: Sofia from Stylishly in Love and Elise from Hunters of Happiness

Sofia's look is edgy yet feminine with her gold accessories. She has a great story behind these amazing jumpsuit photos so make sure to check out her blog!

Elise's style reminds me a lot of my own. I absolutely love the way her red vest and pink gingham top bring out the red and pink in her super cute and fun confetti shoes!

If you'd like to be featured on next week's Stylish Tuesday, then simply follow the rules below: 

1. Please follow me via Bloglovin' or GFC

2. Link up your favorite recent style post
3. Please link this post back to your blog or post my button below on your blog (this way other bloggers can link up too)
4. Have fun meeting/interacting with new bloggers, you may just make some new friends!

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It's not too late to enter to win one of my graphic tee's!
Simply click here to enter! 

Linking up with: Lauren, Niki/Kim,  Fashion Canvas/Walking In Memphis, The Mummy Chronicles, Transatlantic Blonde,