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While I am no plant lady, it was fun to play plant lady at Habitat Plants & Coffee in Downtown McKinney! I crashed my older brother's work day to take some blog pictures in the cute downtown area where he works, and he insisted we had to get coffee from Habitat. And the ambiance, and the coffee was such a treat! Now why you're here, the outfit. I have expressed my love for the Hill House nap dresses before, and this one was the latest addition to my little collection. This is the Elizabeth dress in Lilac Sky Poplin, which is the shorter take on their classic Ellie nap dress. This shorter style and pretty color is so sweet for spring! So as a surprise to no one, I am in love with this one as well. If there is one thing about me, I love a nap dress. I styled it with this super fun raffia & floral headband, Lisi Lerch bracelets, and my blush espadrille wedges. I would like it to be known I got home from this, took off the headband, and did actually take a nap in this dress. Emily
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I escaped the everlasting winter in MN and flew home to spend some time with my mom & horse in Texas this week, and enjoying every moment of sunshine I can! I don't know if I should be embarrassed, or proud of how many dresses I was able to pack into my carry-on bag. This French cotton puff dress from Selkie took up by far the most space in my little carry on. It is just as voluminous as it looks, and took up about 1/4 of my suitcase. However it was 100% worth it to twirl around in the sunshine! I have been in love with these Selkie dresses for a while. I mean, they have all of the makings of a very me dress. However the tulle puff style isn't the most wearable thing. However when I saw this voluminous cotton midi dress in this Laura Ashley bed sheet style print from the 90's? I was like yeah, this is much more wearable. I know, not really. And not everyone's cup of tea, but it is absolutely mine! I will be wearing this while working from home! Life is too short to not dress up like a princess, right? The Selkie size chart is sort of intimidating, but I went ahead and grabbed mine in a small for a more relaxed fit. It was a little too relaxed, but I added some ammeter darts in the back. Clearly easier than an exchange, right? But I was just too excited to wear it. I styled it here with some blush espadrille wedges, a blue velvet hair bow, and a bouquet of flowers I fashioned together from Kroger. Shoutout to my floral design class from high school! The dress is linked above & the rest of the look is linked in the LTK app. Emily    shop the outfit here! Hello there!
Since it is still below freezing in MN & everything is covered in a layer of ice, I had to share this look with some mirror pictures. Antonio Melani paired up with Emily Hertz of the blog Born on Fifth to create a collection of what 'grandmillenial' dreams are made of for spring! These collections always sell fast, so I wanted to get this post up so you would have the chance to shop it. The lovely dress is the 'Lottie' in pink floral, and I paired it with the nude slingback heel & mini basket bag also from the collection. Th whole collection is adorned with florals, lace, gingham, and bows which are all clearly up my street. I love the smocked style of this dress that makes it easy for every day wear, and all of the detailing just makes it feel so special! When spring rolls around I can see myself dressing it down with a denim jacket, Keds, and a crossbody for running errands. And of course you could dress it up as a wedding guest dress, for any number of showers, or Easter if that's your thing! All of this is linked on my LTK, along with my other picks from the collaboration! Emily    Hello there!
Yes, I braved the MN cold to get some blog pictures. I don't know if this is a universal sentiment, but after the holidays I am over the snow. It stops being whimsical and magical, and just becomes a nuisance. I had the basically ice skate to this spot in these heels, and almost snapped my ankle. Perhaps these white heeled booties weren't my best choice. Luckily I lived to tell the tale so I can tell you about this outfit. A worthy cause, right? LoveShackFancy is one of my very favorite designers, which is a shame because there stuff is not for people in my tax bracket! But I just adore their sort of unabashedly feminine designs, and I am always on the hunt for comparable pieces. So when I saw this sweet sweater from Poppywells, I couldn't pass it up! I'm craving my springtime florals and ruffles, and this sweater is perfect since it is still clearly freezing in Minnesota. Florals, ruffles, puff sleeves- all of the elements of a very me piece. I paired it with this pair of straight fit jeans from Express, which have been an unexpected favorite! I picked them up in a New Year's sale for $18, and they have quickly become my new go-to's. I'm liking the lighter wash heading into spring, and the rose gold buttons are a nice touch! They're linked with everything else on my LTK. Send me your warmest thoughts, Emily    shop the look here! Hello there!
I pre-shot these pictures while we were still in Texas over the holidays, and looking at them again is making me miss that sunshine! We are under a thick layer of snow in MN, and I am definitely ready for it to start warming up. I've been missing my sundresses, and itching to wear them. While I'm probably months away from that right now, it got me thinking about how I can dress in a springy way, while staying warm. One of my favorite trends this season has been all these fun cardigans, like this one I picked up from River Island! I loved the ruffled collar, embroidered florals, and pearl embellished buttons. While it is still super cold in MN I have been pairing it with a blush pink turtleneck bodysuit I picked up from Hill House Home, and booties. As it starts to warm up I'll style it like I did here on its own with some jeans, and Mary Jane heels. Another trend I've been loving! Topped off the outfit with a bow barrette, and my silly little pearl bag. As spring arrives, I'll try this cardigan open over some of my dresses! I'm thinking over some of my Hill House nap dresses, and paired with some Keds. Keep your fingers crossed for me that it starts to warm up in MN! Emily    Hello there!
If you've been around, you know I love a fruit print. Usually in my closet, they're in dresses. I love a kitsch printed piece! But this sweater is the first time I'd seen such a print in a knit, and I was instantly smitten. Even better, it is on sale for less than $50! I had mentioned I want to brighten up my winter wardrobe for when we head back to MN, and I think this sweater will do the trick. This will be perfect for when I want something fun on those chilly winter days. I plan on layering a blush pink turtleneck under it for a cozy layered look. Since we are still in Texas, I wore it on its own for these pictures! I front-tucked into these cropped flare jeans from Just Black, which is one of my favorite denim styles I am seeing for this spring. I know they don't look cropped on me, but I'm 5'3"! So if you're a little taller, they'll be more of that cropped style. I paired them with these white retro-inspired booties to dress things up! This little outfit would be so cute with some blush pink sneakers, too. Finished the 'fit with this blush pink velvet hair bow by Grace & Grandeur from Etsy! xo, Emily    Hello there!
After the holidays, I always struggle to get back into regular life. Like the transition from two weeks on the couch in my pj's into the New Year & back to work is hard. I try to get up and ready every day even though I work from home, but I have been struggling to reach for anything besides pullovers and my comfiest jeans. But this day, I decided to try to make it into a cute outfit! I've gushed about Hill House Home on here for their Nap Dresses, but I hadn't tried anything else from them until their Black Friday sale. I picked up some layering bodysuits and this 'Teddy' pullover. First off, this is the softest pullover I own. I grabbed it for its prettiest petal pink shade and puff sleeve details, but I keep reaching for it for how cozy it is! Truly feels like wearing a blanket. I paired it with these straight legged jeans I picked up from Target, and my pink New Balance sneakers for a sort of. go-to look. What I think makes this outfit is the Amazon find- this pearl detailed faux shirt collar situation. The Amazon listing called it a 'Dickey', but I'm sticking with faux-collar! You just tuck it under the neckline of your sweater, and suddenly you have the cutest little layered look! I can't stand the feeling of layering button downs under knits, so this is very exciting for me to get the look while staying comfy. Topped off the look with these cutest bow earrings from Kendra Scott, and a blue velvet hair bow. Almost as comfy as my Christmas pjs, but a whole lot cuter! Emily    Hello there!
We are spending the holidays in Texas with out families, and the sunshine has been absolutely lovely. Being able to go outside without looking like the Michelin Man has been an absolute treat! But it might have me thinking about spring style a little, or a lot, bit too early. But it got me thinking about how I can brighten up my winter wardrobe! I think the obvious answer is white jeans. I have always been intimidated by white denim, mostly because of my affinity to spilling on myself. But perhaps this is the year I tackle my fears? This pair of raw hem, boyfriend fit white jeans give a more relaxed look than your classic white skinnies. This powder blue shade is going to be so on trend this spring, so I thought this textured knit was a great pick. I can layer a long sleeve underneath when it is really cold, and wear it on its own once it starts to warm up a little! Another greta little swap I like to make to take my looks from winter to spring is opting for sneakers over my booties. These pink New Balance sneakers give a touch of the chunky sneaker trend, while staying feminine and fun. I tie in the pink with this cute bush pink embellished headband, which I can't seem to stop earring recently! Finish my little look with this precious little present purse, which my mom got me for Christmas. It isn't a seasonal bag if you're ridiculous all year round! Emily    Hello there!
I am all for all things glittery and glimmery over the holidays. I mean, who isn't? But I don't know about you, but I don't necessarily have anywhere to wear a sequin party dress. I mean sure at home, but it just isn't the most comfortable on the couch, you know? When I found this pretty little satin mini dress from River Island. I thought it would the perfect touch of shimmer to get in the holiday spirit! The ruffled neckline and cuffs on the sleeves add the perfect amount of detailing to this chic dress, and the elastic waistline keeps it nice and comfortable. It is such a pretty true rose gold color, which you know I adore. This would make for a precious wedding guest dress, too! I paired it here with these fun bow platform heels by Nicola Bathie, which have to be the least practical things I own. But arguably, the most fun too! I'm planning on wearing the dress a bit more casually for a New Year's Eve at home paired with some polka dotted tights, and slingback heels (or slippers). xo, Emily |
