All Things Gold

Today I’m sharing my recent rainy day look. Even though rainy days seem to happen at the worst times, I do love that they are a great excuse to bust out my Hunter boots. I’m also sporting an adorable Topshop sweatshirt dress, which is like wearing your favorite cozy sweatshirt all day long, but still looks super cute. And of course, no rainy day is complete without a classic trench. I don’t know about you, but this rainy weather has me counting down the days until I’m on the beach! What are your Spring Break plans? Comment below!

The Trench Coat: A closet staple

March 2, 2016

For as long as I can remember, I have loved trench coats. As for the exact reason why…I couldn’t tell you, but the variety of colors, style variations and versatility of this key wardrobe piece just make me fall in love over and over again. Last year, I finally broke down and invested in the classic J.Crew trench and have had no regrets. This was my most worn jacket last fall, and I have a feeling it will get plenty of use this spring too. What is your favorite trench that you’ll be sporting this spring? Comment below and share!

Transition into Spring

February 24, 2016

In traditional midwest form, the beautiful weather that warranted sandals last weekend, has called for more traditional February attire today. The little bit of chill in the air, instantly put me in a cozy sweater mood. I especially love the neutral tones of this chunky knit sweater, because it pairs with just about anything and especially with a chic cargo jacket. With the sun still shining, a peep toe mule made this outfit a perfect look for the transition into spring. How are you handling all these weather mood swings?

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Sweater: Victoria’s Secret

Jeans: Nordstrom

Jacket: J.Crew Factory (Last season)

Bag: Michael Kors

Winter Beauty Essentials

February 22, 2016

Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog I’m sharing my winter beauty essentials. Despite the unseasonably warm weather we had this past weekend, these four items are an absolute MUST for surviving the dry winter season.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream- This cream is so awesome for anyone with dry skin.It’s heavy enough to provide all day moisture, but not so heavy that it makes your skin feel greasy. Plus you can use it on your face and body (one less bottle to lug around)!
Lush Lip Scrub- I don’t know about any of you, but unfortunately winter often brings about chapped lips from all of the dry and cold winter air. This lip scrub is perfect battling any dry or flaky skin before putting on any lipstick to ensure a smooth, beautiful application.
Davines Oi/Oil- I know there are a lot of hair oils to choose from, but after trying many of them, this one is my absolute favorite. First off, the smell is incredible! This oil is also super light, so you can apply it to your ends daily to keep them protected from the dry winter air. After I apply this to my ends, I run my palms over the rest of my hair to help contain fly-aways for the day, another great use! The bottle also seems to last forever, even when you do use it daily.
Vaseline- If you aren’t a Vaseline user yet, you need to hurry out and get some. This stuff has so many different uses I can’t even begin to list them all, but I use this as a makeup remover, overnight moisturizer on dry spots, and as a lip balm. Since Vaseline is just petroleum jelly, you don’t have to worry about fragrance or dyes that can irritate sensitive skin.

What are some of your favorite winter beauty essentials? Comment below to share!

Sandals in February

February 20, 2016

Hi everyone! Kansas has had absolutely beautiful weather the past couple of days, and for me, that meant breaking out some open-toed shoes and some lighter layers. While I think it’s still a little soon for shorts, a lightweight olive linen pant and chambray tunic were a perfect combination for a day spent downtown.

I also need to rave about these new olive pants. I recently purchased them from Target’s new Who What Wear collection, and could not be more in love. They’re super lightweight (perfect for the transition between seasons), comfortable and the fabric looks great! They also come in black. Keep an eye out for my other pieces I’ve purchased from the Who What Wear line this week on the blog.