Thank you so much for the feedback in last week’s summer staples splurge vs. save post! I definitely heard your thoughts loud and clear so we’re going to keep it up.
Mother’s Day is approaching on May 14th, so the time to start perusing for mom and grandma is now. I think some of the above options would be great for that special lady in your life. I have a portable record player and it’s just the best. I recently went through my grandmother’s vinyls and picked at least 20 to add to our collection, and it’s going to be so special knowing they were hers.
I love this little mother/daughter sets like these necklaces or these champagne glasses – how fun! This would be a great gift for the mama #girlboss, and I’ve had these roses since January 1st and they still look brand new. Unbelievable!
My mom asks for the same thing every year – a letter or story. When I have something good to share I always write one, but sometimes I just have zero ideas. This year I have one though, so I’ll be typing up a letter pretty soon! Another gift that I always love receiving is fresh flowers in a pretty vase (love this one). The vase can be reused and who doesn’t love roses?!
If you have something in mind for mom, I’d love to hear! Thanks so much for reading – XO –
I love the lines of this maxi dress because it changes it up with the two side slits and is perfect with flats or better yet, barefoot. I had intended to only share it on Instagram (hence why I’m facing away for basically every photo), but the photos made me so happy that I thought I would share them on the blog!
The front is so cute with two long slits that make this maxi dress (under $50!) perfect for a tropical vacation. I am admittedly fully onboard with the pom pom and tassel trend, but I don’t like dropping too much on a piece that I want to be able to wear on the sand without worries of staining or ruining.
I’ve found the spot to get all your pom pom goodness for less and am sharing some of my favorite dress picks below!
Thanks so much for reading! You can check out other posts from Mexico here, here, here and here and stay tuned… because I might be heading back this month! XO –
I never met a midi dress I didn’t like, and this one is no exception. I love the flirty hem at the bottom and the tasteful peekaboo of skin that makes this dress perfect for a spring or summer wedding. It comes with straps, but I think you could even tuck them in and make this number strapless!
But today I’m going to dive a little deeper than fashion. I’m honored to have the opportunity to combine this blog, my love of fashion and a cause that is so near to my heart. If you’ve been following my blog for some time, you’ve heard me talk about my niece Edie who passed away last summer at only four years old due to a rare genetic disease. When she was born we knew her life would be short, but our hearts were still broken to see her in pain.
Mila is a 6-year-old girl in Boulder, Colorado, suffering from Batten disease—a rare, neurodegenerative condition causing seizures, vision loss, cognitive impairment, and early death. There is no cure… yet. Her parents are forced to make excruciatingly painful decisions as the disease takes its course.
Eventually, families with children suffering from Batten disease are left to face life without their child. But Mila’s mother has decided to make a difference and raise $4M to fund research and start a gene therapy trial to halt degeneration in children facing Mila’s type of Batten. The foundation aims to help find a cure to Batten disease and to fund scientific advances, which can be used to combat additional genetic diseases affecting hundreds of millions of people all over the world.
SO how can you help!? This weekend, 4/28 – 4/30, 10% of all sales on Tuckernuck.com go to Batten research. By doing what some of us do best (myself included), you can help support this cause to help children like Mila.
My fab photog Vincent and I were laughing going through these photos that I looked like an American Airlines flight attendant – if you follow me on Instagram you may have seen the Insta-story!
A flowy dress with a cinched dress is one of my favorite silhouettes (it’s why I always go bananas for wrap dresses), so when I saw this dress from Express came in so many colors and patterns I knew I’d hit the jackpot.
I saw the adorable selection of neck scarves, aka “neckerchief,” and I maybe have gotten one in every color. I always love seeing the different ways other fashionistas style neck scarves (love the gif tutorials here), and I thought this one would be so cute with anything – a white tee and boyfriend jeans or chambray dress.
Are you into the neckerchief trend? I think they can be dressed up or down and I love that they work for almost any dress code. It’s a really fun touch to a spring or summer look – I linked some of my favorite ones from Express above!
Usually I create “Wednesday Wish Lists” each week based on pieces I’ve been coveting or perusing online, but this week I thought I would try something different to see how you guys liked it! I actually used to use this format years ago but stopped for some reason or another… maybe because I got caught up in all the cute things I was eyeing online. Same story, different day.
I actually snagged this top and neckerchief recently and looooove them both. I also bought this cute clutch a year or two ago and always get compliments on it! I also added these to my Amazon cart – love that they are such an amazing look for less.
Let me know if you guys like this layout and I’ll keep it up! It definitely takes more time but hey – you guys are worth it. Love you long time! Thanks so much for reading – XO –
I think I speak for most girls when I say that as soon as I can start rockin’ palm print anything and everything – I’m onboard. Nordstrom has so many cute palm print pieces, and I love that this sweet little wrap dress is under $60!
I think this dress is super cute dressed up with heels but would look equally fab with wrap-up sandals for a more casual look. That’s one of the many things I love about midi dresses – their ability to look good either way. For a deep dive into midi dress heaven, check out the spring selections at Nordstrom here!
We are heading to San Diego this weekend for a little staycation and I can already picture myself in this dress having rooftop happy hour with Christian. Counting down the days!
I’ve shared this dress twice on Instagram already because…. I love it. The yellow maxi of my dreams! This silhouette comes in several different colors and patterns, and I’m 5’7″ and can say it works perfectly with heels and runs true to size.
This dress springs spring and summer and I think it would be perfect with a pashmina for a wedding (it has a snap so you can make it more conservative, I promise!) or a date night with someone special. Christian knows that when I put on a maxi dress I step into my best self – I’m so lucky he likes them because otherwise he would be disappointed time after time.
Michelle the great (I adore this gal) snapped these photos in La Paz, Mexico – if you want to see my full post on Playa de la Paz you can check that out here!
It’s that time of year when I pull out my swimsuits and go through them to see what I can retire and what I might need to invest in for the summer months ahead. I dove deep into the one-piece trend last summer (which I still love), but this year I realized I needed something more appropriate for a day in the sun without unusual tan lines. I snagged this suit in March and there was already such an amazing selection at Nordstrom, it took me so long to narrow down just one!
I’ve seen these Vix swimsuits in magazines for years, so when I saw an olive green version, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. It’s extremely lightweight and comfortable, and I love how clean and simple it is. I also can’t get enough of green everything right now. I think it’s such a great neutral that looks great on everyone. It’s like… the new navy!
I’ve been loving these block heeled lace up sandals so much that I recently bought the flat version. They are so comfortable and add so much to a simple outfit – I can’t recommend them enough!
I think everyone has the one emoji they use most often and for me, it’s always been the salsa girl in the red dress. So this dress felt like a natural fit to better help my journey to get on her level!
But seriously, I love wearing red, a maxi dress or a wrap dress. Combining all three felt like the ultimate trifecta, and I was saving this pretty dress for Mexico because it felt so appropriate! I paired this dress with some earrings that my sister bought for me from a South African jewelry designer when we were in Paris. Statement earrings that are lightweight!? The best.
I’ve always been a sucker for a designer gem, and when I can score a discount on a coveted item the score is even sweeter. SO, I’m excited to share first dibs on a seriously fabulous in-store and online designer handbag and shoe SALE starting this Wednesday, April 19th at Neiman Marcus Last Call!
When I lived in a smaller city that didn’t have a Last Call, I would always make sure to pop in when I visited my girlfriend in Dallas because there are always so many amazing deals on designer pieces. I think I was nearly levitating when I had the opportunity to hop in the stock room of my local store at The Outlets of Orange to pick through all the shoes and bags that will be hitting the floor on Wednesday. First dibs meant I may have snagged three bags – a YSL wallet on a chain, this gorgeous Givenchy Antigona and a Balenciaga Velo. You guys were helping me pick which one on Insta-story (final verdict: Givenchy in first place, Balenciaga in second), and today you can tell which bag I decided to keep!
Because I had the luxury to see the entire selection firsthand, I can tell you that it is absolutely worth getting to your local store first thing Wednesday morning. I’m talking $1,000 markdowns on bags and shoes from designers like Prada, Christian Louboutin, Loeffler Randall and Miu Miu. Seriously!
Givenchy Antigona bag and Loeffler Randall heels – Last Call | similar top here, here, here and here | similar denim here and love these
Thanks so much for reading and if you plan to shop the in-store and online sale that starts this Wednesday 4/19, I want to hear what you’re on the hunt for! XO –
If you follow CBL on Instagram you’re probably like, “we get it Kat… you’re obsessed with La Paz.” I don’t even know how to begin to describe our week in paradise at the residences of Playa de la Paz. I shared a sneak peek into the beginning of the week here, but I keep calling it my second honeymoon… except with girlfriends.
We were the first group to stay in the private three-bedroom residence at Playa de la Paz, and this property is unique because there are both units for sale and rent. We had the luxury of peeking into a penthouse unit and one-bedroom unit and they both mirrored ours with incredible kitchens (complete with a wine fridge of my dreams), gorgeous marble bathrooms and tubs, multiple views of the Sea of Cortez and the options of furnished or unfurnished. I can’t imagine a more fabulous second home!
We spent the week snorkeling, swimming with sea lions and whale sharks, getting massages on the terrace, having sunset dinners on the beach (along with a mariachi band!), exploring the downtown area of La Paz, doing yoga by the beach… Carla the incredible concierge for Playa de la Paz helped organize our entire stay and provides these services to any renter or owner of the units. A dream!
La Paz is a charming and private town about two hours from the Cabo International Airport. I loved that we didn’t see a single person on the beach – it’s completely serene and private. I think this would be such a fabulous vacation spot for a family or a couple seeking some relaxing time away. There are several high profile and influential people who favor La Paz for this reason – they can get away with complete anonymity.
Some of my recommendations for anyone looking to visit this beautiful area are at the bottom of this post!
Now onto the good stuff – my recommendations, aka food and activities (!!!).
Food – we ate at our rental unit for several meals but did make it out and these were definitely my favorites:
Cafe Santa Fe – maybe the most delicious caprese salad freshest ahi tuna I’ve ever had. I even loved the steak tartar and I never eat steak tartar! Not to mention their lobster pasta left this carb-lover speechless. Yes – we had all of these dishes in one meal and it was beyond!
Restaurant Playa Pichilingue – this may have been my overall favorite. It’s no secret I could eat Mexican food everyday and the guacamole, shrimp and salsa at this open-air restaurant hit the spot. It’s right on the turquoise water of the Sea of Cortez, so we just pulled up by boat after snorkeling all morning. Heavenly!
Nim – this was our last dinner in La Paz, and the atmosphere was adorable and the food (and margaritas) were fantastic. The menu varies from traditional dishes to oysters, ceviche and daily fish catches. The menu was also in both Spanish and English which was amazing!
Activities:
The Cortez Club – I can’t begin to share how much I enjoyed Fisher and Lorenzo. These two guys were our captains, and they took us on an all-day adventure at sea that I’ll never forget.
If you look into activities in this area of Mexico, you’ll see that snorkeling and diving are probably two of the biggest “must see and do” things to conquer during your visit. They were extremely knowledgeable with all of our questions (and spoke excellent English), and they managed to guide us to areas full of swimming dolphins and manta rays. I’ve never had an experience like this in my life and if you read this post you know that I literally had tears in my eyes being surrounded by so many dolphins! Pretty sure that will never happen again in my life.
Museo de La Ballena – this is a whale museum that is new to the downtown area and quite impressive!
Pichilingue Beach – this is where we had lunch, but it’s also a gorgeous beach that I think is definitely worth visiting. The color of the water is like a painting – doesn’t seem real!
So all in all, I think it’s safe to say that visiting Playa de la Paz was one of the best vacations I’ve had in quite a while, and now I’m peer pressuring my dad to look into properties. I mean, a girl can dream, right?!
Have any of you been to Cabo or La Paz recently? I’d love to hear some of your favorite things you did during your stay! Thanks so much for reading! XO –
I love a great sale, and Shopbop is one of the queens of amazing designer sales! Per usual, the more you buy the more you save, so it’s a great time to get a nice discount on that spring lust piece.
I can’t get enough of all of their fun earrings, this swimsuit is maybe the cutest suit I’ve ever seen and these espadrilles would go with everything!
There are a few high-end designers that are excluded, so be sure to check to make sure your picks are included. Use code EVENT17 to get 20% off on orders under $500 and 25% off orders over $500. And of course, if you have your eye on something, you know I want to hear about it!
Lastly – so random, but I think my commenting for yesterday’s post was somehow turned off? I couldn’t figure it out all day… but today it appears to be normal. SO if you had anything to say about my wearing a spring outfit with snow on the ground, I’d still love to hear!! Thanks so much for reading – XO –
