| FALL FASHION IN THE VALLEY EVENT: |

last thursday i was invited out to fall fashion in the valley at fashion valley mall here in san diego.  the event showcased fall trends from great brands that are located in mall including some of my favorites like scotch and soda, all saints and cwonder.  we got a cute swag bag and those who made a donation to rady children san diego received a weekend shop pass for selected stores in the mall.  I brought jeff along as my +1 and he enjoyed the men's pieces too.  it was a great event to attend and thanks to the event i'm totally eyeing this jacket ;)

Special thanks Noelle Ibrahim from Curator PR for the invite and Pam Wilson Productions for putting on a great show.

| one red eye down |

holy tuesday! one red eye down with a dog, one more red eye to go without a dog.  ok, first of all: charlie did so well traveling {which made me a proud mama, because he's pretty bat-shit crazy. like. always} people were impressed with how mellow he was.  our vet ended up not giving us anything to knock him out so charlie flew cross country clean and sober.  but holy moly i'm tired.  we're getting ready to drive 5 hours to maine and i'm so excited.  nap, dunkin and some tunes.  xo

{ a few essentials: herschel backpack // beats by dre // c wonder oversized clutch (similar) to hold ipad + kindle // reading material }

{ airport prep: j.brand denim jacket // jcrew plaid woven (similar) // nikes / herschel backpack }

{ charlie loves his bag, our luggage is by eagle creak}

{ traveling always makes me break out: before we left for the airport i put on this masque and went all natural for the red eye. wearing: oversized tank // lululemon yoga pants 

{we made it, first stop DD! hubs wearing jcrew shirt (similar) and shorts // watch }

| get a head start: mother's day may 11 |

ahhh mother's day is just around the corner.  i love celebrating mother's day; my mom is my very nearest and dearest friend and although i tell her daily how much i love and adore her it's fun to have a designated day with a thoughtful gift and a yummy brunch.  jeff and i already know what we're getting our mom's but if you need a little help below is a quick gift guide and want to know the best part?  All gifts are under $200.

1. this michael kors watch is very trend right yet still playful; it's also on sale! $144

2. The Mia 2 Clarisonic cleansing brush changed my life, why not change moms? $150

3. jewelry dish by C.Wonder; this style is sold out but Jeff got me a monogrammed E dish and it's such a cute addition on my dresser. $18

4. the cutest metallic mini wallet by marc jacobs is great for mom to throw a few cards in for her yoga session or to run quick errands around town. $88

5. the most adorable kate spade candle with the sweetest little message and cutest gold accents. $40

6. j.crew does the best feminine statement necklace that I would love to borrow. $110

| spring trend: denim + denim // casual |

happy thursday! i started my spring trend installment with denim on denim; this is definitely the safest spring trend and no matter how you wear it there is something so crisp and put together about it. the weather on the coast has been so weird the past few days with a little sunshine sneaking out here and there but throwing this look together was so easy for a few quick errands.  I paired the look with a pair of rachel zoe sandals i bought recently; they are the perfect pop of color and i've been wearing them with absolutely everything.

get the look | chambray, caslon nordstrom (old), similar 1, 2 | denim shorts, madewell | sandals, rachel zoe | clutch, louis vuitton | accessories, bangles 1, 2 // watch | sunglasses, super | belt (old) similar