Travel Day

Top: Old Navy  Sweater: LOFT similar here  Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (on sale!)  Shoes: Chinese Laundry  Scarf: Forever 21  Bag: Ralph Lauren similar here  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelet: J.Crew similar here

After a crazy, fun weekend, I am heading back to the skies today and flying home. I could not have asked for a better week in Houston but am so excited to sleep in my own bed tonight... as always happens after a long week of travel. Because I feel like I am in the air so much these days, I have come up with my go-to travel outfit: comfy jeans, flats, a baggy sweater, a scarf and a huge purse. All of these play a small role in spending the day in comfort while cooped up for hours on a plane. 

I am a huge HUGE fan of flying with a scarf because I am always freezing on the airplane. I actually wore this outfit last week on my trip down to Houston and found myself using this scarf as a blanket. It is great for versatility and it's super lightweight. I am telling you, scarves are quickly becoming my favorite article of clothing. 

Also, the other key piece in this outfit is a huge purse. I like to check my bag (thanks, Southwest! Love the free bags!) and carry just my purse through TSA and around the airport. The problem I have is I travel with my planner, my iPad and my computer. Plus I like to bring an (empty) water bottle and some snacks because airport food is just never appealing to me. Well, except overpriced Jamba Juice.

Taking the Plunge

Top: Old Navy  Scarf: Forever 21  Jeans: Citizens of Humanity  Purse: Kate Spade  Shoes: Shoemint  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: gifted and Stella and Dot  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

On Friday, I mentioned how I've started looking for different ways to incorporate red into my wardrobe. Well, I took the plunge since then and bought my first red piece: this scarf. While it's not 100% red, I kind of love it. It makes me want to pull out my puffy vests and boots and wear it all winter long. But the great news is that it's also really lightweight so it was easy to wear last weekend while it was still uber-hot. I mean, is this summer over yet? I realllllly want to wear layers. 

Now that I have bought my first red piece, I guess I am on a roll. I ordered a dress and bought a shirt earlier this week. It turns out, the dress doesn't fit like I expected so I'll have to send it back, but the red shirt is super cute and this may be my new color obsession. Who knew red was so much fun to wear... yet also so hard to find? Hopefully stores stock up for the holidays soon so I can keep adding to my new collection.

Casual Date Night

Top: LOFT  Jeans: Citizens of Humanity  Shoes: BCBG Paris  Bracelets: vintage and Stella and Dot  Rings: gifted and Tiffany and Co.  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Bag: Urban Expressions

After trying this shirt one with about 100 pairs of pants last week, I finally pulled out my freshly-hemmed (by yours truly) Citizens and opted for a laid-back date look. I originally envisioned this shirt with white shorts or my leather skirt, but decided that it's just as cute when dressed down with a comfy pair of jeans and sandals. 

I originally spotted this top on the LOFT Instagram feed and thought it was just about the cutest shirt I had seen in years. Insta-marketing totally works. I found myself in the store later that day and walking out with this beauty in my bag. 

Have you ever fallen in love with something on Instagram and bought it asap? Please say yes. I hope I'm not alone on this.

Cold Front

Top: Old Navy  Jeans: Citizens of Humanity  Shoes: Target (old) similar here  Bag: Old Navy  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Rings: gifted and Kate Spade

The past few days have been cool and rain-filled... a perfect excuse to pull out some of my new favorites from Old Navy, like this lightweight sweatshirt. I fell in love with the color while wandering through the store and knew it was the perfect piece to start transitioning to fall. I know that temps will be back in the 90s today (yay summer!) but the couple of cool days we recently had really has me excited for fall. I forgot how great my favorite season truly is.  Oh, and if you're looking for a great new (and quite inexpensive) bag, I think you should check out the current selection at ON. This bag is full price online but I snagged it in the store for only $12. How great is that?

Cool Casual

Top: Banana Republic similar here  Jeans: Citizens of Humanity  Shoes: BCBG Paris  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: Stella and Dot and gifted  Toenail Polish: OPI Suzi's Hungary Again

The past few days have been full of rain, bringing in cool temps that could not be more welcomed in this crazy heat we've been having. I decided that I would embrace this cool weather and pull out my favorite jeans for a comfy workday outfit. I have been all about shorts and skirts these days but I always forget how much I love my jeans until I put them on and spend a day working in them. These are seriously the best jeans I have ever owned... no wonder I own at least three pairs of the same kind. Whoops. 

Home Sweet Home

Top: Nordstrom similar here  Sweater: J.Crew love this one  Jeans: Zara similar here  Shoes: Steve Madden very similar here  Bag:  Necklace:  Stella and Dot (old)  Watch: Michael Kors   Bracelets: Stella and Dot and Alex and Ani here and here  Rings: Kate Spade and gifted   Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Last week a cold front moved through and I spent the day working on the couch, freezing under a blanket. I pulled out my favorite go-to J.Crew sweater for an extra layer but still found myself reaching for the blanket while back in the house. 

Today marks one full week of travel so far. I've been on the road to Vegas and Washington, DC and these trips have been nothing short of amazing. I am anxiously awaiting sleeping in my own bed tonight even though I will be arriving very late. It's going to be great to sleep there for a few nights before hitting the road again.

Don't forget, tomorrow is my event at Veritas and I would love to see your faces there!

 

Thankful

Top: The Limited similar here  Sweater: Old Navy  Scarf: South Moon Under similar here  Boots: Target identical here  Jeans: Citizens of Humanity  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelet: J.Crew

How often can you look back at a weekend and think how great every minute of it was? Well, I had one of those weekends. After work on Friday, I met up with a good friend for a few beers before heading back to the airport to catch my (delayed) flight. I got home around midnight and went straight to bed. I woke up on Saturday and spent the day running errands with one of my besties and getting everything ready for Mother's Day. I finished up the (snow-filled) day with dinner with my family, including my brother and his baby, and then making cookies at home with mom. 

On Sunday, I woke up early to join my mom for the 5k down the street. After the run and seeing one of my favorite people from Vegas, I went home and showered and had brunch with my dad and stepmom. After we hung out for a bit, I went to the grocery store and got everything for Mother's Day dinner. Mom and I then went and got our nails done and then came back to the house while I cooked (and she napped). My stepdad joined us and we had a fabulous BBQ dinner. 

Looking back over the past 48 hours or so it makes me truly thankful that I made the choice to move back to Nevada and be much closer to my friends and family. Thanks to everyone who made this weekend one of the best yet!

Linking up with Elena today!

Stop the Snow

Top: J.Crew  Vest: The North Face  Headwrap: Nepali by TDM Designs   Jeans: Citizens of Humanity  Boots: Target  Bracelet: Kate Spade

So, yesterday it snowed allllll day. When are we finally going to get spring-like weather? I am so sick of cold weather at this point. Luckily, I'll be out of this humidity in just over a week. I can't wait to spend this summer back on the west coast.

Today I am spending the day traveling up to New Jersey to take care of a few things for my new job before I leave. I am pretty excited to spend the day on the train catching up on emails and getting ready for a crazy week next week. 

One last thing, have you entered my giveaway yet? You only have one more day to enter!