Coral Peasant Top

I think I've developed an obsession for OTS (over the shoulder) tops!  When I find one I really like, I usually snag it in a few other colors if available!  This Style & Co OTS peasant top is no exception.  I initially grabbed this color which is called dusty rose, although it really looks like coral to me.  It's the perfect bright color for summer and literally goes with anything - shorts, jeans, leggings, etc.  It also comes in black, white, and olive green which is the second color I purchased.  I figured the olive color would be perfect for fall paired with my distressed jeans and OTK (over the knee) boots!

I opted for a casual weekend look wearing:

1.  Distressed rolled up denim jeans - similar options here and here

2. My fringe bucket bag - similar options here and here

3. Tory Burch gold Miller sandals found here, and

4. My favorite summer straw hat that I cannot live without found here

I don't know about you, but I am amazed at how quickly summer is passing by!  I can't believe we are almost to August and my kids go back to school next month!  One thing I sure will miss about this season are the beautiful blooming flowers, shrubs, and trees!  I am absolutely in love with this purple flowering tree and want to plant a few at my house!  Does anyone know what this is called?  It's absolutely breathtaking!  

    

I hope you all are enjoying your summer so far!  My husband and I are looking forward to this weekend and taking the kids to the San Francisco Giants game!  It should be a lot of fun and of course were making the most of the last few weeks we have left before the kids go back to school!

Happy Shopping!

xoxoxo,

Hayley

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Handbags & Accessories

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale recently opened up to the public and if you haven't checked since the pre-sale for card members, you may be missing out on new added items and more great deals!  Today I am sharing my favorite sale picks from handbags and accessories!  What autumn trends am I seeing?  Here are my observations:








Top Autumn Trends: Handbags & Accessories

1. Hobo Bags: The hobo bag is a style of handbag or purse that is typically large and characterized by a crescent shape, a slouchy posture and a long strap designed to wear over the shoulder. Hobo bags are made out of soft, flexible materials such as suede or soft leather.  This slouchy and sophisticated style is very popular for fall!  I love hobo bags because I can pretty much fit the kitchen sink in them!  Here are a few sale favorites here, here, or here. 

2. Ponchos & Capes:  Ponchos and capes are the perfect extra layer of warmth when the weather gets a little cooler in the fall.  I love to wear them with my jeans and over the knee boots.  Patterns such as stripes, plaid, or buffalo checks are very popular this year.  Here are a few of my favorites on sale here, here, or here.    

3.  Wool Hats:  Hats are a great way to accessorize any outfit!  I own a few wool hats that I picked up at previous Nordstrom sales (pictured above) but I can never have enough colors!  Check out the cute fedora, floppy, and/or round crown wool hat styles I found on sale here, here, and here.   

4. Natural Stone Jewelry: just type this phrase on Pinterest or Google and you will literally get a million results and images.  Natural stones continue to be very popular in fashion jewelry appearing in necklaces, bracelets, and rings. I picked up the Kendra Scott necklace (pictured above) and matching bracelet (which hasn't arrived in the mail yet!)  I linked them both below.  Here are a few of my top choices from the sale here, here, and here.

5.  Scarves - I love to wear scarves with my tunic sweaters and puffy vests in the fall.  Here are the cutest styles I found on sale ranging from plaid, fringe, and intricate rich fall color prints here, here, and here.   

Shop some of my favorite handbags and accessories from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale below.  Don't forget, prices go up on August 8th!  Get your favorite items before they are gone! 

Happy Shopping & Saving!

xoxoxo,
Hayley 

Old Town San Diego

I'm finally getting around to posting more of our summer vacation memories - this time... from Old Town San Diego State Park,  We recently took a vacation to San Diego in early July and I knew this was one place I didn't want to miss! We arrived a little earlier in the day to avoid the crowds and the heat!



Featured Piece: this Old Navy linen striped shift dress found here

There are a ton of cute shops that sell handmade items such as clothing, pottery, garden decor, jewelry, blankets, etc.  You can also find a ton of touristy shops if your looking for postcards, tee shirts, key chains, and San Diego swag!  I especially loved all the colorful handmade pottery and tiles made in Mexico!

I knew it was going to be a hot day and I needed something that would keep me cool as we strolled through town.  I packed this red, white, and blue linen striped shift dress in my luggage.  It was a perfect choice for this particularly hot summer day!  It's made of 55% linen and 45% rayon, so it's a very soft medium weight blend that kept me cool for most of the day!  I love the cinched tied waist which gives this dress more of a fitted look.  It comes in two other color options that are perfect for summer!

My Family!  My boys are getting so big!  They will be 10 years old this fall!

I brought along this Old Navy red, white and blue striped bag which is currently sold out.  I used it as a carry on tote for our plane trip but it also came in handy to hold miscellaneous purchases we made during our visit.  I stashed our sunscreen, water, and snacks for the family when we went out exploring.  It was super convenient!  You can also see how I styled it in this recent post here!  Here are a few other similar options here and here that create the same look!

I love cactuses and succulents and Old Town has many of them!  This is one of my favorite photos from the trip which I took with my iPhone! 

Did you know that Old Town is the birthplace of California?  It's where the first European's settled back in 1825.  There are over 17 historic points of interest and the finest in professional theatre,  museums, artisans, galleries and shops all within easy walking distance.  During our visit, we also enjoyed free live entertainment including mariachis, dancers, and period attire docents providing tours of the historic sites.

I brought along my denim jacket because I wasn't sure how late we would stay and it always cools off in the evenings at the coast.  This denim jacket goes with just about any summer dress.  It's one of my go to pieces, especially when I need to think about layers!  I also brought along these cute white sunnies and have worn them non-stop since!  Here are a few other cute sunnies I have had my eyes on here and here!  

We ended our visit to Old Town with some much deserved ice cream!  It was the perfect way to chill out, relax, and decide what to do next!

I would highly recommend if you plan to visit Old Town in the summer that you plan accordingly for the weather and type of activities you want to do.  I have heard that the Mexican food and margaritas are the best at the local restaurants!  If you are looking for more night life entertainment, food, and drinks, then plan to go later in the afternoon when the weather cools down a bit so you can still get some shopping done and then enjoy a great meal and cocktails!  I think we will go back for that during our next visit!

I hope you all are having a great summer so far!

Travel Colorfully!

Hayley