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Spring Shoes: The Sock Bootie

Part Three, the final installment of our spring shoe-stravaganza is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited about today’s featured shoe from Bird of Flight – the most gorgeous sock ankle booties with a totally wearable and unfussy low heel.

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Spring Shoes: Ankle Strap Flats

For Part Two of our three-part series all about a shoe brand I love & that casual-cool girls everywhere need to know about, Bird of Flight,  I’m styling the most versatile leather ankle strap flats for spring that can take you straight from work wear to weekend wandering with ease! 

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Spring Fun Meets Winter Function

Can’t wait for spring and spring outfits to come, but stuck in winter weather for the foreseeable future? We know, it’s a bummer! But you can turn that frown upside down because today’s post is all about how to have fun with color and inject that spring pep in your step (and outfit) while you’re still battling those freezing temps!

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A “Scary” Spring Date Night

The perfect cotton candy sunset stroll on the water, a slightly scary movie date night, my new favorite Levi’s style, a short-sleeved and striped sweater pullover and my mini bun, all in today’s post!

Spring, Style

Nude Oxfords

Are the perfect pair of oxfords in your closet yet? If the answer is no, let me convince you why snagging a classic, neutral, oh-so-sophisticated pair of leather oxfords should be on your to-do list and offer a little outfit inspiration while I’m at it!

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Skorts for Spring

I’m offering some Easter outfit inspiration by way of the skort, and explaining why this long lost trend is way more versatile (and awesome) than you might think!

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Stripes and Sneakers

Talking about polished, weekend-ready pieces that can easily transition to comfy weekday attire and rounding up a ton of my favorite striped pieces and fun sneakers to shop right now!

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Spring Color Trend: Marigold

I’m talking about my fun-filled week with my family enjoying the beautiful spring weather in Phoenix and about dabbling in a funky color trend that’s popping up everywhere this season – marigold!

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The Cold Shoulder

I’m talking about the love-it-or-hate-it asymmetrical trend, telling some funny stories about sleevelessness and rounding up a ton of my favorite one-shoulder tops to shop around the web right now!

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Spring Dresses

I’m talking about the almighty dress and why it’s a staple in my wardrobe during the spring and summer, and rounding up a ton of my favorite spring dresses in all colors, cuts and at every price point.

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A Date Night Outfit

Celebrating six months as husband and wife with an impromptu date night at one of our favorite date destinations in Phoenix in the perfect denim and leather getup!

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Ruffles + Sunshine

With Valentine’s Day behind us spring has officially arrived in the Valley of the Sun, and I’m rounding up a huge group of ladylike style finds for one of my favorite spring trends, ruffles!

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Happy holidays from our crazy little fam to yours! The joy and excitement radiating off our two (not so) little tornadoes this month has been nothing short of amazing. I could have never in my wildest dreams imagined just how fun and hilarious this season of life would be. 🥰
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Charm for days! The Arcadia Cottage is officially ready for her next lucky family. Come take a look inside the house that feels like magic!✨#arcadiaaz #phoenixrealestate
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I'm just collecting Valentines left and right these days 💘🥰 Love these cuties of mine today and every day. Here's to the silliest, but arguably the most frivolously fun holiday there is!
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On the blog today, step inside Tilly’s magical nursery that includes two very special pieces we absolutely love from @davincibabyusa. 

One thing that’s surprised me about motherhood is how attached I’d grow to my babies’ nurseries. I underestimated not only how much time I’d spend in these spaces, but how many special memories they’d hold. When Emmet grew into his big boy room & we started to reimagine his nursery for Tilly, I thought there was no way I could ever replicate the magic. Now that it’s complete, I love Tilly’s space even more than I could have ever dreamed!

Tilly’s nursery is a blend of high & low, old & new. Cherished family treasures from my childhood & fresh additions like the charming DaVinci “Beau” crib & “Charlie” dresser, that will set the stage for countless special memories we make for years to come. DaVinci’s commitment to quality and affordability ensures that their products not only last, but also offer maximum style and function without breaking the bank, which made choosing them for Tilly’s two nursery essentials - the crib & dresser - a no-brainer. In a tiny nursery, form meets function is where the real magic happens. ✨ #davincibaby #davincibabystyle #babygirl #babyroom #babyroomdecor
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Step inside Tilly’s magical nursery that includes two very special pieces we absolutely love from @davincibabyusa. ✨

Tilly’s nursery is a blend of high & low, old & new. Cherished family treasures from my childhood & fresh additions like the charming DaVinci “Beau” crib & “Charlie” dresser, that will set the stage for the countless special memories for years to come. In a tiny nursery I’ve realized that form meets function is my sweet spot, so this time I knew I was looking for a mix of pieces that were cheerful, safe, stylish, timeless & durable enough to grow alongside Tilly. 

After having a DaVinci crib for Emmet that’s as beautiful and versatile today as it was the day he was born 2.5 years ago, I knew exactly where to look for the two most important essentials for Tilly’s nursery. DaVinci’s commitment to quality and affordability ensures that their products not only last, but also offer maximum style and function without breaking the bank.

You can find all the decor sources and design details for everything you see in Tilly’s nursery (including those magical art pieces) at the link in my bio! #davincibaby #davincibabystyle #nursery #babyroom #babygirl #babyroomdecor
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I still can’t believe she’s here and she’s all ours @olcartier ! Theophilia “Tilly” James, may you have your mom’s spunk & your dad’s level head. That should keep you sticking to only the good kinda trouble 😉 Let this be your sign that the baby-in-a-bucket photos are absolutely equal parts ridiculous & adorable & 100% worth the effort it takes to drag everyone out of the house 1 week postpartum 🥰 @taq.photography.llc I love you to the moon for always filling these first months with so much joy! #newbornphotography #babygirl #babyphotography #momlife #cottagestyle

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