This is a typical everyday outfit for me. Casual basics that are wearable, comfortable and practical. Just swap the shorts for jeans when it gets a little cooler and you have a look I wear year round.

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I have to mention that these photos were taken in Jeff’s old neighborhood… where we used to take so many of my early blog photos. The alley ways were always a favorite to shoot in because of the lighting. Just wish it wasn’t trash day when we shot these. 😉

As I’ve gotten older my style has evolved… or maybe it’s a combo of that plus trends changing over time. Whatever the case, I’ve gone from wearing super trendy pieces to a lot more casual basics. My life has changed a lot too, I’m no longer going to an office everyday, instead I work for myself from home and chase a busy toddler around. Comfort and practical style is key for me right now.

I’m really loving basic t-shirts right now. I got this Madewell tee at Nordstrom Rack a few weeks ago and went back for it in white too, it’s under $20. I sized up two sizes to a medium so I could front knot it and have a more relaxed fit without stretching it out. It’s super soft and comfortable and a great everyday tee.

I’m wearing this thermal open as a cardigan like I mentioned in this post. Another Nordstrom Rack find for under $20. I’m wearing a small and it definitely has a more relaxed fit… which I love and think is perfect for cooler weather. It will also look cute worn as a top, buttoned up and tied at the bottom. Definitely a look I’ll be wearing a lot this fall and winter.

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Hope you’re having a great week, thanks for reading and following along!

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We just got back from a long weekend in Napa Valley. It was our first weekend away since Crosby was born… crazy, right?! We went up for a friend’s wedding and made a long weekend out of it. We arrived Thursday morning and I changed out of my travel clothes into this cute white tassel romper.

I love an easy outfit like this and it was really perfect for our day. We started out with lunch and then went to a few wineries before we checked into our hotel and got ready for the first weekend wedding festivity. It was really hot and humid up there, but I was perfectly comfortable in this light-weight romper.

Now that it’s practically August it’s getting towards the end of summer. Although it will still be hot here until November, I know it’s not necessarily like that in other parts of the country. Sometimes dressing for the end of the season is hard. You really don’t want to buy anything new, but you’re sick of all your clothes. Or is that just me? Regardless, I still try to switch it up and do so by buying a few things late in the season. The trick is to find things that you can wear again next year.

Although this romper is a bit trendy with the tassels and cutouts, I know I’ll wear it again because it’s a good summer staple. I feel that way about a lot of rompers in my closet, as I reach for them year after year once it gets warm.

As I get older I realize how much I thrive on a schedule and I’m really looking forward to getting back on track this week. Hope you have a great one!

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Happy Monday! I just wanted to share a quick post with a few of my favorite sunglasses for summer. Who am I kidding – they’re year round wear but I think these five pairs are especially fun for summer. 🙂

1. Ray-Ban Aviators – These are a great everyday pair. I went with black for this frame, but they come in all the classic Ray-Ban shades as well.
2. White heart shaped sunnies – I bought these for a shoot a few months back and can’t stop wearing them. I’d been loving the white sunglasses trend but knew I didn’t want to invest. These are only $10!
3. Ray-Ban Hexagonal Flat Lens– My mother’s day gift that I can’t stop wearing. I love the classic shape and color of these, they seriously go with everything!
4. Rose gold aviators – these are from last summer and are no longer available but I found a few similar pairs (for a steal). These are only $14 and come in 5 other colors too and these are another great option for the same steal.
5. Karen Walker Super Dupers – I splurged on this pair several years ago and they’ve been worth it. The frame is a bit heavy, so I don’t wear them for too long, but they’ve held up so well through the years.

Hope you have a great week! I’m looking forward to getting Crosby and I back on schedule after two back-to-back trips and a mid-week holiday. We’re off to baby gym class!

I’m really obsessed with bougainvillea right now. Like, I want to take a photo of it everywhere I see it. We have this big white fence on our side yard that you can see from our dining room and kitchen and I’ve wanted to grow bougainvillea on it for a while now. About a month ago Crosby and I went to Home Depot to buy some small vines to put in pots in hopes that one day they’d take over the fence.

Still going with this henley and I still have it in blush to share too – oops! It’s really practical for everyday wear, especially now that it’s winter. If you live somewhere colder and need to wear a coat or more layers it’s really great for layering. Since our weather is pretty mild I can usually get away with wearing a light sweater over it, but I shared here it with a heavier jacket last week.

Monograms are a huge weakness for me. It really doesn’t matter what the item is, if it’s monogrammed, I want it! However, since getting married a few years ago I’m always a little lost on which letters I should use. Middle name? Maiden name? Or just AJ? I’ve actually done it all three ways which is probably super confusing, but I like to have options. With this bag I went with my middle name, which is Constance (my mom’s name) if you’re curious.