We're taking family photos next week and I'm so excited. We haven't taken photos of the four of us with a photographer in over a year and it's crazy how much bigger the kids are now. Wilder looks like a completely different baby. It might be the former stylist in me, but I enjoy picking out our family outfits for the photos. I wanted to share some tips if you're taking family photos soon.
A few weeks ago I mentioned things I was excited to wear in the fall. One of them was this collarless sweater blazer from J. Crew. As soon as I saw it I knew it would be a great staple piece, not just for fall, but to wear all year. It's incredibly flattering and so versatile. It comes in this pretty khaki and 4 other colors too. It's definitely not sweater weather here yet, but in the coming weeks we'll start to have slightly cooler mornings and nights and I know I'll reach for this over and over. I got a jumpstart on wearing it and styled it three different ways.
This time of year is always a little tricky for me to dress for. It's definitely still summer here (it will be warm until at least November), on one hand I'd love to live in swimwear and cutoffs all year, but part of me wants a little bit of fall. I'm starting to shop and incorporate a few fall-ish items into my wardrobe.
We just got back from a quick staycation at Monarch Beach Resort. It was my first time being away from both kids overnight in SO LONG. Jeff and I went with friends and had a blast. We packed a lot into just over 24 hours and I packed several outfits as well. I wanted to share a breakdown of everything I wore.
It's no secret I love accessories. Bracelets, necklaces, handbags, hats, etc. I'm a fan of them all. One accessory I wear every day in the summer is a pair of sunglasses. I keep a few in my car and the rest in this amazing case I found on Amazon. It's perfect for storing up to 5 pairs at a time... it rolls up pretty small and would be great for travel (whenever that happens). Today I want to share 4 of my favorite pairs of inexpensive glasses I found on Amazon.
Calendar wise the end of August is typically the end of summer, but in southern California (and several other places), summer is just heating up. We will have really hot days until at least Halloween and this year I really want to soak them up at the beach as much as possible. Usually by September the crowds are a lot smaller and the beach is easier to do. Fingers crossed that's still true for this wacky year.
I'm Ashley, a professional stylist, wife, and new mom, sharing my love of fashion, beauty, home decor, travel, and life in sunny Southern California!
