Carry On Essentials

Packing has always been a challenge for me. Ask anyone I know and they can tell you I dread packing and always leave it to the last minute. My husband is from a different country and traveling has always been a big part of his life - therefore I had to get with it! After you have all of your outfits packed and ready for your adventure you're good to go... Right!? Not just yet, here are a few essentials... just throw it in your bag:  

Wardrobe Essentials:  

1. Downy Wrinkle Releaser!!!

This little bottle is a life saver, especially if you are on a trip. Kiss all of you wrinkles away with just one spray, seriously! If you do not have it already I would order immediately!

2. Mini Lint Roller 

3. Static Guard Spray.... because who likes when clothes cling to you!

Flight Essentials:

1. Passport, Check

2. iPad, Check ...try downloading a great book, one of my personal favorites, Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

3. Light Summer Jacket

Throw your favorite Chambray Shirt in your bag! This versatile piece works with anything in the summer! This Rails Denim is perfect and works all year long.

4. Peppermint Oil

This Peppermint Oil is AMAZING for traveling!! It reduces stress, freshens breath, and helps with sore muscles... what more could you ask for.

These essentials are about 1% of your total luggage... but will 100% change your life! 

Have a safe trip and oh, oh... Now you're #SLapproved!

Look On The Pink Side

Left: dRA Shanna Dress, $105  Center: Cushnie Et Ochs Mock Neck, $895  Right: RahiCali Mini Dress, $98  SHOPBOP.COM

If you want to get over that hump, you must gain some speed first. I know it's not hump day yet, but making sure my Monday is fun and bright helps get my weekly momentum going. Life is not always full of rainbows and butterflies, but these dresses are! Bright colors will never fail you. Make sure your closet is full of great items that make you happy. 

Left: dRA Shanna Dress, $105  Center: Cushnie Et Ochs Mock Neck Backless Dress, $895 Right: RahiCali Embroidered Mini Dress, $98

Above: Maje Dress, $215, Similar Dress Here

Whiteout Wednesday The Brides Guide

Dress by NOMIA

The Little White Dress is a must have this season for any event, especially if you are getting married soon. So now that you got your wedding dress, you are probably trying to figure out what to wear to your bridal shower or rehearsal dinner!?  So many decisions and the clock just keeps ticking!  I know this was a hard task for me - I couldn't decide if I wanted to go the traditional route and wear white OR if I wanted to get creative with a color, print or pattern (which I love!).  Eventually I decided to go with a white asymmetric dress because my wedding dress was already making a statement, a black and white vera gown. 

So if you choose to throw on a LWD as well, check out our top picks. 

The Jumpsuits

Left: Alexis Jumpsuit, $685 Right: Finders Keepers Jumpsuit, $120

LWD

Left: Endless Rose Dress, $122 Center: Missguided Dress, $31 Right: Self Portrait Dress, $311     asos.com 

White HOT!

Left: Alexis Dress, $580 Right: Michelle Mason Dress, $460

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1. Ways to Spice It Up, Jumpsuits! Jumpsuits are a great for rehearsal dinners! Left:  Alexis Lace Jumpsuit  Right: Finders Keepers Jumpsuit   Also, check out this steal!

2.  Little White Dress - Chic & Affordable! Left: Endless Rose Lace Dress Center: Missguided White Plunge Neck Lace Dress Right: Self Portrait Lace Trimmed Dress Also, check out this steal!

3. White Hot!  These two dresses are show stoppers and hey, it's your special day! Left: Alexis Gem Dress Right: Michelle Mason Off Shoulder Dress

Denim Days

The perfect pair of DENIM JEANS are a MUST in every closet, but knowing when to save and when to splurge on a pair is key. We have rounded up the latest denim trends, and will give you the low down on what to buy and when to save! 

ON TREND: Cropped, High Rise, Mom Jean, Fringed, Distressed Boyfriend, etc.  

HIGH RISE: The return of the high rise or 'Mom Jean' is here (or if you're like us,  it never really left) but knowing which brand to purchase is hard. As with any high rise pant  you want to make sure the fit works in your favor and flatters your figure. This denim piece will be in your wardrobe for a while so it's a good idea to go ahead and splurge .....RE/DONE is the way to go (http://shopredone.com/). 

CROPPED FRINGE: The cropped fringed look brings a fun twist to your basic denim jean and we are SO excited about it. We've searched high and low for the best options without spending $$$ ( left: $46 ASOS.COM  right: $285 3X1.us)!? It's good to know when you should invest in a trend or not, and we found that you can find the same stylish look for less at ASOS OR STORETS. 

Style Roundup: 4th of July

Gigi, Cara, & TSwift @ TSwift's Extravaganza

It was all about the red, white, and blue at Taylor Swift's 4th of July Extravaganza. With many outfit changes the ultimate girl gang (also including Blake Lively, Karlie Kloss, Martha Hunt, & More) showed off their patriotic spirit.  

Chrissy Teigen @ The Revolve Party

Sophia Richie @ The Nobu Malibu Party

The beautiful new mom Chrissy Teigen and Sohpia Richie rocked casual cut off shorts! You can never go wrong with dressing up a great pair of jean cut offs with a sleek heel and great blouse. 

Hailey Clauson @ The Revolve Party

AH... and the slip dress! We can't forget our new best friend, the slip dress, paired w red bandana and star booties - perfect for the 4th by Hailey Clauson. 

Hope everyone enjoyed their 4th! 

Peace, Love, & Style - STYLELAB