I know I’m not alone with this thought, but towards the end of every winter (and summer, honestly) I start to get anxious for the next season. Our winter hasn’t been bad – we haven’t had too much rain or really cold weather but I’m definitely ready for spring + summer and everything that comes with warm weather. I’m also starting to shop or look at new arrivals and get excited about dressing for sunny days again. Of course that includes swimwear, so today I wanted to share some of my favorite ways to dress my swimsuits up a little…

mesh tank, similar suit, sunglasses chain, sunglasses

I love a layered look with a one piece. This mesh tank is really fun and would also be cute over a bikini. I also think it’s cute when it’s a little colder and you layer a sweater on top and knot it. This one would work perfectly!

sunglasses, bikini top, sarong, bottoms

One of my favorite bikinis from last summer and it’s back in stock! I love anything crocheted and this sarong is a great price and looks good with every bathing suit!

similar hat, sunglasses, sunglasses chain, similar cover up, bikini top, bottoms

A romper/playsuit is always an easy and cute coverup. I got this playsuit at the end of last summer and wore it quite a bit. It’s sadly sold out (fingers crossed it gets re-stocked). I found this one that’s pretty similar.

similar hat, bikini, coverup

I got this beautiful coverup several years ago and it’s still one of my favorites. It makes everything instantly feel more chic and looks good with both bikinis and one piece suits.

hat (in other colors), sunglasses, bikini, pants, similar bag, sandals

Another favorite from last summer are these Madewell beach pants. They’re gauzy, light weight and comfortable to wear or lounge in. They come in a few other cute colors too!

Last week I styled my off white Free People pullover from my monthly staples five different ways. I’ve had this sweater for over a month now and have worn it tons of different ways already. I’m a sucker for a neutral and this one really goes with everything. I’ve worn it with black, white and blue jeans, leggings and joggers and even my favorite cut off shorts in our January heatwave. It’s super comfortable for everything. If you’re not into the cream, it’s available in several other colors as well. Take a look at five ways I wore it last week.

*note: it’s on sale currently at Nordstrom but is selling out quickly, it’s fully stocked but not on sale at Free People.

shacket, pullover, jeans, slides

similar jacket, pullover, jeans, sneakers

necklace, pullover, shorts 

pullover, jeans, sneakers 

pullover, leggings, sneakers 

This week I’m highlighting the tan shacket in my staple series and I’m styling it five ways. Well, technically six if you count the pic above from when I first tried it on. This is such a versatile piece that I know I will continue to wear so many different ways. It’s not super heavy duty and more of a layer than an actual jacket, but it works for Southern California winter and could be made warmer with a thicker sweater worn under. Sizing note, it has a comfy oversized fit. If you want it to be more fitted I would suggest sizing down. I went with my normal size and it is definitely on the bigger side, but it’s super comfy to layer.

pictured above:

shacket, cropped tshirt, leggings, slides

shacket, pullover, jeans, similar mules

shacket, sweatshirt, joggers, sneakers

shacket, tee, sweatpants, slippers 

shacket, tank, jeans, slides

hat, shacket, tank, jeans, sneakers 

Happy February! We made it through January, which arguably always feels like the longest month of the year. I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for warmer weather. I know I live in Southern California and can’t really complain too much about a frigid winter, but spring sounds really nice right now. Keeping two toddlers inside when it’s rainy/cold/windy is not an easy job. My hat goes off to everyone who has to do it in colder climates. Anyway, today I’m sharing February’s wardrobe staples.

shacket, pullover, jeans, slides 

I picked out 4 pieces this month that make the perfect neutral outfit. Can you tell I’m really into beige right now? I’ve had these jeans for several months now and continue to wear them regularly. I love that they come in regular and ankle lengths. I have went with the ankle and still cut them to be a little shorter. Plus I love a raw hemline.

I purchased this pullover on sale several weeks ago and could not love it more. I have it in cream, but it comes in tons of other colors too. It’s on sale here and the cream color is fully stocked in all sizes. If you’re after more colors, it’s available on the Free People site as well – it’s just not on sale. I went with my normal size – it’s a little roomy and loose but not long if that makes sense.

You know I’m all about shackets right now… ie shirt + jacket. When I spotted this beige one I added it to my cart so fast. It will literally go with everything. It has a comfy oversized fit (I stuck to my normal size) and it’s not a thick or bulky jacket – perfect to transition to spring.

These slides are another new addition in my current favorite color. I wear my slippers so much inside I was looking for a similar pair I could wear out and about, once it gets warmer of course. These are a great price but run a little small. They’re only available in whole sizes so I went up half a size and they fit perfectly.

My clothing purchases over the last 10+ months have heavily leaned toward comfort and practicality. I’ve bought a lot less fancy things like dresses, heels and accessories and a lot more wardrobe basics and loungewear. I’m also embracing wearing my loungewear out in public… or as public as I go these days (the grocery store) and don’t see that changing any time soon. Today I want to share the 10 lounge wear and pajama sets I’ve been loving.

from above:

camo hoodie, joggers, slippers, leopard hoodie, joggers, cardigan, tie dyed pullover and joggers

pajama set, slippers 

leopard pajamas, striped pajamas 

pullover, pants

my pajamas and slippers, Crosby’s pajamas

lounge set, slippers 

polka dot pullover, pants, striped pajamas 

TGIF! It’s back to winter here which made it the perfect week to style my favorite teddy coat 5 different ways. In case you missed it I started a new series this month where I choose a few wardrobe staples and style them each 5 different ways. I got this sherpa jacket a couple years ago after seeing it on a friend. I could not believe it was an amazon find – and it’s only $34! It quickly became one of my favorite jackets and I’ve worn it so much in the past two years… through my pregnancy with Wilder, casually on walks around the neighborhood and to the park, but it’s also chic with leggings and boots for a slightly more elevated look.

It has a slightly oversized fit, but I stuck to my normal size and it comes in 34 different colors!! I have it in khaki.

jacket, sweatshirt, sweat pants, similar shoes

jacket, pullover, jeans

jacket, t-shirt, jeans, similar slides 

jacket, t-shirt, leggings (in maternity), similar shoes 

(this is a throw back from two years ago to show how I styled it pregnant)

similar beanie, jacket, sweatshirt, leggings, sneakers

Hope you have a great weekend – thank you so much for reading and following!