In the Trenches

Dress: H and M; similar here

Trench Coat: H and M; similar here and here
Purse: Forever 21; similar here
Shoes: TJ Maxx; similar here
Hat: Coco Rose Boutique; similar here

Good morning, and happy Thursday! I'm sitting in bed with coffee so I'm pretty sure it's gonna be a good day. In the words of teenagers nationwide, I will say about this outfit, "I literally can't even..." :P. I was wanting a trench coat for a while but was still unsure of them until I ended up snagging this one at a sale at H and M. I'm. In. Love. I told my hubby when I was getting ready that I felt like a character Mad Men, and he looked at me like I was a weirdo and said, "You mean like the guys in Mad Men?" (BTW we don't even watch that show; I'm just guessing :P). Yes, duh the guys. Whatever. Anyways, I love this whole combination, and it's perfect for us here in Southern California who have quite a bit longer to wait for cooler temperatures. I will say though, I can't wait to pair it with some distressed denim! Oh, is anyone else loving burgundy for the coming fall season! I know I am!

Sooooo I'm super duper duper duper excited because in a week my hubby and I are going to Salt Lake to see my brother, sister-in-law and their three little girls. I have a four-month-old baby niece that I haven't met yet either! I can't wait! The girls will be so much fun, and we always eat the best food and hang out and my brother and his wife show us all around their favorite places. I'm also hoping to bump into Cara Loren, duh. And why couldn't Amber wait a week to move? Um hellllloooo. :P Those are my two favorite bloggers and the original inspiration behind my starting mine! 

Boho Babe

Good morning, and happy Friday! Everyone always celebrates Fridays but I work a lot of Saturdays so when I see all these TGIF posts, I'm like hold up what about me? I need some TGIS love in this news feed. Tomorrow. :P Ha, but actually I don't reallllly care that much because I love my job!

Anywaysss. I got these pants and crop at Marshall's, and I love them both so much! I can't tell you how many compliments I got on these pants when I wore them out! Such a fun color and pattern! Also, if you don't already have one of these necklaces, you should. I literally wear it three times a week! It instantly glams up the most basic outfit. I'm probably going to have to expand my collection of such necklaces because I should probably stop wearing it so much. Hope you all have the best weekend, and I'll see you back next week!

xoxoxo,

Christine

Crop Top: Marshall's; similar here

Pants: Marshall's; similar here

Necklace: Charlotte Russe; similar here

Purse: Forever 21; similar here

California: Home Sweet Home

So today I'm featuring this cutest tank from Royal Bowtique! I've grown up in California my WHOLE life. I've actually only lived two places, my parents and the apartment I'm in now. I love where I live! There's the beach and mountains, and the weather is nearly always perfect. I love that California is the place I call "home". I paired my tank with these cute floral shorts and a kimono. I love a loose graphic tee paired with fun bottoms!

How's everyone's week? Mine has been busy so far! I actually thought yesterday was Thursday. Whoops. I went from not being super busy to everything happening at once! Aka errrrbody wants their hair did. :P Yesterday I met up with Aly of Living In Style OC (@livinginstyleoc; if you live in the area, make sure to follow her! She posts about food, fashion and fun in Orange County!) and another friend, and we will be having a fun girly event coming for you soon so stay tuned for details on that! 

Hope you all have a blessed day! 

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. Psalm 119:1-2

xoxoxo,

Christine

Tank: Royal Bowtique here

Shorts: Charlotte Russe here

Kimono: Ross; similar here

Sandals: Target; similar here

Floral Romper and a Statement Stone

Hello, ladies! How was that Fourth of July weekend for ya?! Let me just say, I wish I could go back. Three days of no work, my hubby, friends and family and fireworks, and of course, ice cream and coffee. Basically perfect. Oh, and we went to the beach too. And I got to see my cutie pie nephew and babysit while everyone else was unpacking after moving. So I definitely got the better end of the deal. 

Now on to this outfit! I am LOVING this floral romper. Its light and airy and has a Free People vibe to it but its price point was better suited to my budget needs. (Thanks, TJ Maxx for always delivering!). I paired it with my Forever 21 denim vest and this new gem from Shop Pretty Pants! It's the cutest little bright pink stone, and all the stone shapes and sizes vary which I think is pretty cool because yours and mine won't be exactly the same! Make sure you check them out! I pinned this hairstyle the other day on Pinterest, and I had to try it! To see what kind of things I'm pinning, you can follow me here! Hope you all have a great Tuesday!!! xoxox, Christine

Romper: TJ Maxx; similar here and here

Denim Vest: Forever 21; similar here and here

Necklace: c/o: Shop Pretty Pants here

Shoes: American Eagle (old); similar here

Purse: Forever 21; similar here

Peace, Love and AMERICA

Happy Fourth of July!!!! Yay America! Yay barbecues! Yay fireworks! It's the best day ever. I love being in the sunshine and summertime celebrating. I scored this outfit at Marshall's the other day for less than $30 for the top AND shorts! Can you say score?! I love places like Marshall's because they always have fun trendy things for a great deal, and they're sometimes different than what everyone else has. I had been wanting one of these off the shoulder tops so I was so excited when I found this one, and I obviously had to pair it with these shorts for a fun patriotic outfit!

I hope you all have the BEST day with your family and friends! We are going to workout at CrossFit this AM, then home to get ready (I'll obvi be putting on this outfit!), and then off to a fun day with friends! Can't wait!

xoxo,

Christine

     

                                                                

          

Top: Marshall's; similar style here and here

Shorts: Marshall's; similar here

Wedges: Target; similar here

Sunnies: Vince Camuto; similar here

Purse: Forever 21; similar here (on sale!)