BOWW LOVES DENIM SKIRTS & HATS

Skirt // Top // Hat // Booties- Similar  & similar here // Purse - Coach

I'm predicting this summer that denim skirts will be the new overall. Yup. Remember when overalls were everywhere and I just NEEDED to get my hands on the perfect pair? Well...my guess is that denim skirts will make a quick come back this summer. I found this denim skirt from Forever21 and the reviews were great so I decided to give it a try. The fabric is super soft and the shape is flattering. I am also loving this A-Line skirt from Asos but decided to go with the one from Forever21 solely on price. Forever21 didn't disappoint and I know this skirt will be on my summer wardrobe rotation.

All photos by the lovely Meredith Amadee

BELLY BOTTOMS

Jeans- similar // Top // Purse-Coach // Flats- Similar // Sunnies - Dita

I purchased these wide leg pants a couple of years ago in an attempt to make my legs look longer and skinnier. Yet, after a couple of washes they became too short to wear heels with them. So there they sat, at the back of the jean drawer just sad, lonely, and no body to wear them. However lately, I've been reaching for them to mix things up from the normal skinny. Despite the length issue, these Gap jeans are super comfy and perfect for casual Fridays at the office. 

Hope everyone had a wild and safe Halloween weekend, I'm pooped on this Monday but at least it's a short week for me! We are headed to Portland on Friday! Yahoo. Any Portland suggestions?! 

THIS IS HOW WE DO FALL

 Romper- Similar here // Shoes-Similar  // Purse - Coach // Sunnies

I love fall as much as the next girl, however here in Arizona it really doesn't feel like fall until Halloween. Therefore, I am taking advantage of end summer sales and snatching up some last minute items to sneak in while it's still hot. I picked up this romper while we were in San Diego at the Urban Outfitters downtown. We stopped in the store not long after Brandon proposed so I thought this feminine and flirty piece was perfect for the occasion. Also, the best part it was only $30. Urban has a great selection of dresses and rompers on sale to slowly ease you into fall. 

SNAKE BOOT & TOOT

Blouse (Zara-old) // Trousers // Booties- (Sam Edelman-last year) Similar booties here & here // Purse - (Coach-old) 

Short booties are going to be my jam this fall. I love that they are comfortable and not bulky for travel. I got these Sam Edelman snakeskin booties at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale last year but I know I will get use out of them this year. It's always risky picking out statement booties like these, but you'll be surprised with how much they go with. I am looking forward to slowly incorporating my ankle booties back into my wardrobe. Arizona still has over a month until it actually 'cools' down so ankle booties are a perfect happy medium. 

What are you doing to transfer into fall? Spill the beans, please! Ha!

xoxo

FRESH LOVE

Jeans // Top- H&M // Sandals // Purse

I recently purchased this tee from H&M but I can't seem to find it online. I love basic graphic tees because they are simple. Throw them on with a pair of shorts, jeans, or even a midi skirt. Graphic tees are also necessary for brunch/breakfast mornings. When I wake up on a Saturday or Sunday the last thing I want to do is really 'think' about what I'm going to wear. When I was in college, my sorority tee's were my GO TO when I wasn't feeling inspired. Since I'm "grown up" I have transitioned into graphic tees. Some of the best places to purchase graphic tees are, Forever21, Nasty Gal, and Etsy.

These photos were taken over the weekend in Tucson where we spent time with Brandon's family. Downtwon Tucson has come a long way since the last time I've been there. We ate dinner at the Hub Downtown and it was delicious. On a Saturday night our wait was 45 minutes but we sat next door for a drink while we waited. We left the Hub stuffed with mac n' cheese and ice cream - a perfect American summer meal if you ask me! 

VACATION BLUES

Top // Shorts // Sandals // Purse 

I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend for the holiday. I over ate, over drank, and over indulged so I will be detoxing for the rest of the week. It is never easy getting back into your weekly routine once you get back from vacation. I've gathered a few tricks to get over those vacation blues. 

Beat those vacation blues
1 // Plan a happy hour with a friend you haven't seen in awhile
2 // Get your meals organized for the week 
3 // Try a new dinner recipe 
4 // Download new beats to get motivated to get back into the gym
5 // Plan another trip to look forward to :) 

What are your tips/tricks to beat that after vacation feeling?

xoxo

SPORTY SPICE

Top // Shorts-Similar // Shoes // Sunnies 

I ran straight into a pole Tuesday night. Like oh hii here I am walking and looking the wrong way and then BAM! I slam right into a pole. Of course besides my boyfriend there was another spectator laughing and yelling, "WOW that looked like it hurt!" Luckily the money maker (my face) didn't get hurt just my knee. Running into things such as a pole or a glass door always cracks me up! I find the unexpected surprise hilarious. 

As I recover I've been watching the World Cup! Have you been watching? I played soccer for about 18 years so it is one of my favorite sports!

I wore this outfit to a Diamondbacks game this week. I love the feminine twist on this baseball tee from Asos. Looking sporty can make me feel masculine therefore I try to find/wear items that make me feel feminine and pretty! 

Flynn Skye

Dress --- Flynn Skye // Purse-Coach (old)  // Heels -- Vince Camuto (old) but I <3 these Zara platforms 

I love unexpected color combinations... they grab your attention slightly to make you look at the world a little differently. This is how I felt when I decided to wear these pale purple heels with this Flynn Skye number. I could have gone a couple different ways when choosing shoes with this dress...my white birks for a festival or casual look, black pumps for the office, or even a pair of New Balances for running errands. I chose these Vince Camuto heels because the gray/pale tones work well together and the purple snake skin on the heels is just a subtle surprise. 

Also, I'm obsessed with this Flynn Skye dress-- My girlfriend Kels works for Flynn Skye and she was nice enough to pass this baby along to me. Lately, I have been gravitating to dresses for the office since it is just too damn hot for pants. Like--I look at a pair of pants and start sweating... Bahaha! 

This Indio Nights Mini Dress is one of my favs from their previous collections.  I can't wait for the new collection from Flynn Skye to come out--They are really a brand to keep your eyeballs on.