Summer Wish List

Shirt - American Vintage Store (similar here), White Lace Skirt - Lipsy London ($22 version here!), Strappy Nude Heels, Beige Clutch - Bottica (similar style here), Cat Eye Sunglasses  (these by Guess are a steal!)

This outfit embodies all of my favorite aspects of summer.  Crisp white skirt, strappy nude heels that look amazing against a glowing tan, a flowy blouse in a vibrant green hue and minimal accessories to top the look. With a limited budget,  I am very particular about the kinds of clothes I buy. I ask myself, do they fit right? Can I wear it with other pieces in my closet? Will it still look good in a couple years?  If the answer is yes and the price fits--then I go for it!  There is no need to spend a fortune to look your best--you just gotta keep your eye out for the good stuff. Do you have any shopping tips? I'd love to know :)

xoxo, Grace

California Casual

 Shirt - Target,  Skirt- Zara (similar here), Shoes - Lulu's (similar here)

I'm baaack! Like for real though-- and I thought I would get things started again with an easy going, fuss free outfit that is perfect for any occasion.  Picnic date? check. Family barbecue? Check.  Shopping day with the girls followed by a dinner at one of those LA hipster cafes that are way overpriced? Check and check.  Told ya, I got you covered.  Oh and even though you can't tell from the pictures, I'm SO excited about my Roots School Bag that I finally ordered! Isn't she a beauty? The softest, butteriest (is that a word?) leather I've ever felt and it works with a ton of different outfits. I talked about this bag and its level of perfectness here and now I finally have it! Anything you guys have been lusting over this summer?

xoxo, Grace

Blueberry Almond Smoothie

This blueberry almond smoothie is one of my favorites and it is very filling so it's a great option for a quick breakfast.  It's full of antioxidants from the blueberries, fiber and potassium from the banna and the flaxseed gives it a nice dose of sweetness. Hope you enjoy! 

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of frozen organic blueberries

1 banana 

-1 cup of almond milk

- 1/4 cup of oatmeal

-1 teaspoon of flaxseed

Throw in all your ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy! 

Doesn't look too pretty before you blend but trust me it tastes great! 

Purple goodness!

                 Have a beautiful day! 

                             Xoxo,

                            Grace 

Black Ensemble

Shirt - Forever21, Jeans - Gap, Belt - Gossip Boutique, Heels - Mango 

Its been too long since my last post! Life has been pretty crazy around here, along with long hours at work and my husband just graduated from an intense, month long military course which took up a lot of his spare time, and since he's my photographer, I couldn't bug him for pics in the midst of papers, speeches and all that jazz.  And on top of it all, we've been planning our vacation to Portugal, Spain and Morocco for this spring so we've had a lot on our plate.  But today I bring you one of my favorite combinations: all black.  Now I love color, but sometimes you just crave simplicity.  And no one does simple and chic better than black.  Easy, comfortable, effortless--sounds like my cup of tea.  Hope you enjoy and I will be back to posting multiple times a week from now on! Stay tuned for some healthy meal recipes, smoothies and beauty posts! Thank you for all the comments and to all the new followers!

xoxo,

Grace