I've been a Dressember participant since 2014. This means some of my experience with Dressember was in the warm and mild winter weather of Central California. A few years ago, I made a huge effort to wear a dress every day even when I was working from home or didn't particularly want to get dressed. [...]
Category: Travel
Moab Utah 2021
In late May, we finally made it to Moab. As a Coloradian, Moab is like our neighbor's cool playground that everyone goes too. We spent 3 full days in Moab enjoying the National Parks and playing downtown. We barely scratched the surface of things to do in Moab, so be sure to research exactly what [...]
Wear it Wednesday | How to pack a Capsule Wardrobe for a Trip
Traveling in 2020 feels like the most unnatural thing, but to make it less stressful and easier I am creating a versatile capsule wardrobe perfect for hanging out with family or taking holiday photos! So, here are my tips for packing a capsule wardrobe for a one week trip! I found this one on Pinterest [...]
Brand Highlight | Balthazar & Rose
A few years ago for Christmas my husband bought me, my first Fauta from Balthazar & Rose. Proceeds benefited (RED) an organization my husband is passionate about. It has become one of my favorite, most versatile, and unique accessories! I have 2 fautas and you'll often see me snuggling up on the couch with it [...]
Wear it Wednesday | How to look stylish & be functional in the mountains
I live in Colorado, the pervasiveness of functional clothing is everywhere, and when you plan to spend any amount fo time outdoors, functional is necessary. But you can look cute too. We recently went up to the mountains for our church’s annual retreat, while we didn’t end up staying overnight (dog mom problems) we did [...]
Wear it Wednesday | Dressember 2019 Accessories for Cold Climates
I've been a Dressember participant since 2014. Which means most of my experience with Dressember was in warm and mild winter weather of Central California. Last year, I made a huge effort to wear a dress EVERYDAY even when I was working from home or didn't particularly want to get dressed. Since moving back to [...]
Wear It Wednesday | Coordinating Outfits for Photo Sessions
I find coordinating outfits for photo sessions to be fairly easy actually. It can seem daunting what if their shade of green isn't the same as the green in my my husband's plaid shirt? Honestly, probably no one will notice, in general a little effort makes it easy for everyone to look like they belong [...]
Painted Mines 2019
On a recent visit with a friend, we ventured out to Calhan, Colorado to hike Painted Mines Park. This interpretive park is in the opposite direction of most things in Colorado Springs, you will need to leave town and go east to Calhan. I’m really great at getting lost and with the help of my [...]
Wear It Wednesday | How to dress for Spring in Colorado
I intentionally waited to write or conceptualize this post until the snow stopped. So, let’s just say this if for dressing in spring in Colorado, between May and June, because that is actually what I’m writing about. If you’re looking for advice on what to wear between March-May, I recommend clothing from every season plus [...]
Estes Park 2019
Moving and living out of state from your family means the time you have together is always a little sweeter. Yes, I love my family but I also really love not living in Texas where the heat and bugs are bigger. Since moving back to Colorado in 2017, we've made a mindful attempt for me [...]
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